To round off the year, Realme has released the ColorOS 5.2 update for the rest of its phones. The update was already released for the Realme 1 over a month ago. Now it has started rolling out to the Realme 2, Realme 2 Pro and the Realme C1.

The update is a staged rollout and will not arrive on all devices immediately. However, if you are unwilling to wait for the OTA, Realme has provided links to download it manually.

The update brings new features and also December’s security patch among others. Below is the changelog for the Realme 2 and Realme C1:

System

• Single swipe notification dismiss – Now you can swipe from left to right to dismiss the notification.
• Headset icon in the status bar – A headset icon in the status bar will be shown when you plug in the headset.
• Smart Bar for faster multitasking – You can add apps you use often into “Smart Bar” for faster app launching and multitasking.
• Added reboot function – You can swipe up to reboot in the shutdown interface.
• Optimized reminders when Developer Options, Accessibility Mode and Device Manager on – Flashing bar, on-going notification and text at the upper right corner for “Developer Options”, “Accessibility” and “Device & Privacy” have been deleted.
• Improved frequency for touch screen.

Google Assistant

• Long press power button for 0.5s to launch Google Assistant.

Security

• Android Security Patch Level: December 5, 2018.

You can download the update here and read about how to install it here.

The update is also rolling out to the Realme 2 Pro. Owners of this phone will get a redesigned set of icons, a screen battery optimization mode, and support for slow-motion video recording.

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If you want to manually download the update, you can do so here. The installation instructions are the same as that of the Realme 2 and Realme C1.

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Realme announced a few weeks ago that it will begin pushing out a new update to its phones. Today it announced it is now the turn of its first smartphone, the Realme 1. The update arrives as ColorOS 5.2 which is also rolling out to some OPPO phones.

ColorOS 5.2 brings lots of new features and fixes to the phone. It also includes October’s security patch. Below are some of the new features:

1. One swipe dismiss for notifications.
2. Headset icon in the status bar.
3. Status bar does not flash with developer options and accessibility activated.
4. New desktop icons.
5. Smart bar for seamless multitasking
6. October security patch.
7. Added “Game Space”. This is Realme’s version of the game modes we have seen on other phones which optimizes performance and activates DND mode.
8. Support for audio playback mode in the video player.
9. New boot animation.
10. New lock screen interface.
11. Long press power button for 0.5s to launch Google Assistant.
12. Added “Smart Scan” to translate text by photo.

Realme says this is a staged rollout that will only hit a limited number of devices today. The wider rollout will begin on December 3 if no critical bug is found.

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However, if you don’t want to wait, Realme says you can register here and the update will be pushed to you in about 24 hours. The page asks if you own a Realme 1 and proceeds to ask for your IMEI1 number.

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Recently, Realme announced that it’ll be releasing ColorOS 5.2 update for its Realme 1, 2, 2 Pro and C1 smartphones. Now the company has shed more light on its update rollout plans and has confirmed that the Realme 2 will get ColorOS 5.2 update by December-end.

Further, the company has also confirmed that the Realme 2 will be also be updated to Android 9 Pie. In a tweet, the company has confirmed that it would be releasing Android Pie for both the Realme 1 and Realme 2 smartphones ‘soon’.

However, the company has not yet revealed specific timeframe but it seems that the update will be released early next year. Since the ColorOS 5.2 for Realme 2 will be rolled out in December-end, we expect the Android Pie for the same to be available by the end of the first quarter next year.

Previously, the company had confirmed that the Realme 1 will be receiving the Android Pie update and it appears that the Android 9 Pie for the Realme 1 will be released a little sooner than the Realme 2. We expect the company to release more details regarding this in the coming weeks.

The company has still not revealed anything related to the Android Pie update for the Realme 2 Pro but given that the Realme 2 is confirmed to get Android 9 Pie, the 2 Pro should also be updated to the newer version of Android.

What is to be seen is if the company plans to roll out Android Pie update for the Realme C1, which is the most affordable smartphone from the company so far. The phone was priced at Rs. 6,999 (approx. $97) in India when launched, however, it received a price hike recently and is now retailing for Rs. 7,999, roughly $111.

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Apart from Realme C1, the Realme 2 has also received a price hike. As for the 2 Pro, the company has confirmed that the phone will not get a price hike. Realme was created by Oppo as an online-only brand but the Realme phones are now available for purchase through offline channels in India, thanks to the company’s partnership with Reliance.

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Realme, the sub-brand of Oppo, is having an impressive run in the Indian market since its debut, thanks to its aggressive pricing. Post its success with hardware, the company now seems to be focusing on crucial factors for the smartphones — software and regular updates. The company has announced a new ColorOS 5.2 update for all its smartphones — Realme 1, 2, 2 Pro, and C1.

Realme 1, the company’s first smartphone, received an OTA update that enables the device to get ColorOS 5.2 update. The device will receive the actual ColorOS 5.2 Beta update from November 16 with fixes for developer options’ flashing, single-swipe notification dismisses, and a headset icon. The public update will start rolling out shortly after 25th November.

The new software update for Realme 2 and Realme C1 will also include the November security patch, along with hotfixes to the Android operating system and Realme’s own security fixes. While both the devices will receive ColorOS 5.2 update in due course, the company has revealed a specific timeline.

The Realme 2 Pro is slated to receive an OTA update on 20th November which will make the device ready for the upcoming ColorOS 5.2 Beta. However, a statement from the company regarding the ColorOS 5.2 update suggests that the update won’t be released immediately and that there could be a delay.

The ColorOS 5.2 features a new user interface which aims to give users a more smart and efficient experience. It also has a smart assistant that helps with a lot of things from object recognition to code scanning, app prediction, and even payment and smart driving mode.

Read More: Realme increases pricing for its Realme 2 and Realme C1 smartphones in India

Oppo has also introduced a ‘Smart Bar’ in the newer version of the OS, which enables users to switch between apps, transfer files, reply message, or take screenshots when playing a game or watching a video, without interruption. To know more about the ColorOS, head on to its official landing page.

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OPPO unveiled its latest smartphone, the OPPO R17 yesterday in China and the model will be opened for reservation on August 18. In addition to the smartphone, OPPO also announced a new Color OS version. The new Color OS 5.2 version brings a couple of new features to the custom Android ROM. The R17 was only listed as running Color OS 5.2 without any details of the features of the new version.

Color OS 5.0 was announced in March this year during the launch of the R11 and R11 Plus. The company only rolled out a new Color OS 5.1 version last month. The new Color OS 5.2 details have now been revealed by a Weibo user. According to the leak, the new version which is still based on Android 8.1 Oreo comes with a new feature which is tagged “Inspirational Shorthand”. This feature is a voice recorder which allows users to record their plans and perhaps inspirational ideas at any time while the software converts the voice recording to text format.

Read More: Oppo F9 with VOOC fast charging to officially launch on August 15

The Color OS 5.2 also comes with most of the key features of Color OS 5.1, some of which are listed below;

• Smart Assistant – The smart assistant helps with a lot of things from object recognition to code scanning, app prediction, and even payment and a smart driving mode.
• Security – OPPO retained most of the new security features on ColorOS 5.1 aimed at keeping our phone more secure. App installations and app purchases now scan for face recognition. There is also a safer and more convenient way to retrieve passwords.
• Split Screen Multitasking – Users can now enter/exit split screen mode by using a three-finger gesture.
• Game Mode – new game optimization features with the ability to customize as you wish.

We believe the new ColorOS 5.2 will begin rolling out on other OPPO models in no distant time. For now, it is only available on the R17.

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