Google began pushing Android security patches for January 2020 to all the pixel models earlier this month. OEMs were soon to follow, including Chinese tech giant Realme. Realme had earlier released the update for the Realme 2 Pro and that was soon followed by updates for the Realme 2, 3, 3i and C1. The Realme X2 has now joined the party.

The Realme 2 and C1 updates usher in the version RMX1805EX_11_A.63, Apart from bringing Android security patches for January 2020, the update equally brings some minor bug fixes and system stability improvements. Here’s the official changelog of the ColorOS 6.0 update for the Realme 2 and C1:

Security:
Android security patch: January, 2020
System
Fixed some known bugs and improved system stability
The ColorOS 6.0 update for the Realme 3 (v.RMX1821EX_11.A.25) is a bit more comprehensive when compared to the one released for the Realme 2 and Realme C1. It not only includes the Android security patches for January 2020, but also brings a new flash on call feature, a new fast toggle for dark mode, and more.

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The Realme 3i has also received a similar update (v.RMX1821EX_11.A.25) with the same features. Here’s the official changelog for the ColorOS 6.0 update for the Realme 3 and 3i:

• Security:
  • Android security patch: January 2020
• System:
  • Added flash on call feature
  • Added click the blank area to back to the launcher on recent task interface
  • Notification Center and Status Bar:
  • Added fast switch toggle of dark mode in the notification center

The update for the Realme X2 comes with version number RMX1992EX_11.A.18 and apart from the Android Security patch for January 2020, there are also a few system optimisations and bug fixes.

• Security:
• • Android Security patch: January 2020

• Lock Screen:
  • Modified the charging animation display where the decimal point will not be shown after charging for twenty seconds
• Fixed:
  • Fixed error prompt issue while video call using WhatsApp
  • Fixed the issue that album cache data can not be deleted
  • Optimized navigation menu display in settings

The latest ColorOS update has reportedly started rolling out to users in India. However, you can as well download the OTA package from the link below and flash the update manually on your device.

Download: ColorOS 6.0 (v. RMX1992EX_11_A.18) for the Realme X2

ColorOS 6.0 (v. RMX1805EX_11_A.63) for the Realme 2

ColorOS 6.0 (v. RMX1805EX_11_A.63) for the Realm C1

ColorOS 6.0 (v. RMX1821EX_11.A.25) for the Realme 3

ColorOS 6.0 (v. RMX1821EX_11.A.25) for the Realme 3i

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Chinese smartphone maker, Realme which came into existence over a year ago as an offshoot of Oppo has launched a wide variety of smartphones until now. The Realme lineup which started with chronology 1 has already reached 5, excluding the number 4 which is considered unlucky in China.

Having said that, the company has not abandoned software support on some of its earliest handsets. Realme 1 and Realme U1, in this context, are receiving a the latest version of ColorOS 6 which upgrades their security patch to October 2019. Besides, the update also introduces the Dark Mode which is rapidly gaining popularity with each passing day.

The full changelog except for latest security patch and dark mode is as follows:

New Additions

● Added realme laboratory
● Added data switch in the notification panel
● App cloner support more third-party applications
● Added manual lock function by long-press the power button
● Added Google Digital Wellbeing

User Interface
● Optimized system interface
● Redesigned the notification centre style

Android version

• Android 9.0

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While the changelog on both the Realme 1 and Realme U1 is identical, the latter gets one photography centric change that is “Partial scene camera effect optimization“.

Noteworthy, the update package for both the handsets weighs over 2 GB, so consider skipping the update until not on an unmetered connection. Specifically, the Realme 1 package weighs 2.14 GB and Realme U1 package weighs 2.05 GB.

According to a senior Realme official, the OTA update is being rolled out in batches which have already reached about 5% users and all the remaining users shall receive it within a week.

Besides, the users who are eager to update their device immediately can do so by installing the update packages manually whose download links are listed below.

Download ColorOS 6.0 version CPH1861EX_11_C.45 for Realme 1

Download ColorOS 6.0 version RMX1831EX_11_C.15 for Realme U1

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Today, OPPO has announced that the company has started recruiting users for the beta testing of the new ColorOS 6 update which is based on the latest Android 10 operating system. The company has also revealed that it will start rolling out the new update to internal users from 25th October.

The official changelog for the ColorOS 6 beta version based on Android 10 operating system mentions the following:

• Dark mode: The new system-wide dark color scheme not only gives you a more focused and comfortable screen experience at night but also saves battery.
• Control Center: The drop-down notification page can display more switches to optimize the one-handed interactive experience, and the quick switch is more convenient to use.
• Camera optimization: The company has completely updated the camera experience, making operations more intuitive, and the common function settings are now more convenient to use.
• File Management: File Management adds a “Recent” view, displays the last 30 days of files in the order of timeline, has a new memory storage rights management system, and more complete privacy protection.
• Cloud disk: The cloud adds support for storing documents, videos, audio, compressed files, and other files, and important data to be carried around via cloud storage.

Along with these features, the company has also mentioned a few more features, including Focus Mode, Random Mac Address, among others.

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To get this update, make sure that your device has model number PCCM00 and the phone version is PCCM00_11_A.42. To register for this beta program, go to “Settings” > “Software Update” > Click on the upper Right Corner Settings Icon and then click “Upgrade Early Adoption” and you are done. The company is reportedly taking 800 users for the beta testing of Android 10.

Last month, Shen Yiren, Vice President of OPPO had confirmed through a Weibo post that the Reno 10X Zoom smartphone will be getting the upcoming ColorOS 7 update. This was also the first confirmation from the company about the existence of ColorOS 7.

The smartphone features a 6.6-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. On the front side, the smartphone has a “shark fin” shaped pop-up camera module that houses a 16-megapixel selfie snapper with an LED flash.

There’s a triple camera setup on the back where the sensors are placed vertically. It features a 48-megapixel primary lens with optical image stabilization, a 13-megapixel periscope-type telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom and OIS and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens.

The phone is powered by a 4,065mAh battery and comes with support for 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge fast charging technology. The smartphone comes running Android Pie-based ColorOS 6.0 out-of-the-box.

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If you’ve got an Oppo Find X, we’ve got some good news for you. Oppo have now opened up testing for ColorOS 6 early for all of you Oppo Find X users. ColorOS 6 is the latest version of Oppo’s long-running ColorOS Android skin, like Flyme and MIUI. It’s never really been seen on the same level as MIUI, but they’ve been improving.

The new version of ColorOS features a brand new design philosophy, that being borderless design. We’re not exactly sure what that entails, but Oppo claims there will be a big focus on lighter and eye-catching colours. Over 3500 new have been redone to fit this new design philosophy, and every app has been redesigned to work with it.

We’ve also got a few new features to go with everything we’ve already seen. There’s TouchBoost, which is essentially a performance mode like on gaming phones. We’ve got FrameBoost, a feature that intelligently improves “frame rate stability” on devices. On top of that, there’s a new Breeno voice assistant and a monitoring mode that helps parents keep track of their children.

If you have an Oppo Find X, all you need to do is go to your phone’s update page to register. Opening the menu on the top right should give you the option to participate in the update. If you’ve signed up, tell us how things are going down in the comments below! Until then, stay tuned on Gizmochina.com for more updates on ColorOS 6.

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During a major developer conference held in Beijing, China by Oppo, the company revealed some details about the user base of its own custom Android user interface — ColorOS. The conference was aimed at helping developers with commercialization, advertising alliance, among others.

Oppo claims that the company has more than 300 million active monthly users for its ColorOS, which is the company’s custom interface for Android. It also revealed that there are over 200 million users of Oppo Browser, with a daily average usage of 35 minutes.

The company further says that its market has 310 million users in more than 40 countries and regions around the world, with 680 million software distributed daily. It also announced “Oppo Application Intermodal” and will go through the Oppo platform screening and recommendation.

It will enable Oppo users to find high-quality content, for developers to locate the core users, in what the company calls a win-win situation. The smart algorithm used for user portraits is called “Sky Spectrum”, which uses 38 labels and other differentiation methods to pinpoint core users.

Also, Liang Xiaoyun, head of operations for Oppo Advertising Alliance, said that the company’s ability to analyze the users with big data can help provide users with high-quality advertising experience. For developers, they’ve added a feature of native ads to provide developers with a wealth of commercial solutions.

Earlier this year, in March, Oppo officially announced a new version of its operating system — ColorOS 6.0. The company said that it opted for a border-less symmetry based on invisible lines and grids. The stock applications also offer proper full-screen experience with cleaner borders and other UI elements.

The company has also shifted towards a lighter color-tone which resembles the Google Material Design language with plenty of white. It also brings several operational changes as well. The navigation panel now includes shortcuts and the app drawer has also been added, which can be accessed through the swipe-up gesture from the home screen.

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Realme, the smartphone brand backed by Oppo, has now started rolling out Android 9 Pie Beta version to its two smartphones — Realme 1 and Realme U1. With this Beta update, the company is aiming to gather user opinions and fix all bugs before the final version comes out in approximately three weeks.

The new ColorOS 6 Beta version, which now comes with Android Pie, will bring an overhauled visual experience with new UI elements and gesture navigation support. Users will also get updated notification icons in the status bar as well as an app drawer and new live wallpapers for better personalization.

Further, the camera will also receive the Nightscape Mode for improved low light shots as well as HAL3 support for better third-party camera support. Apart from these, the company will also be including a new Game Center and Community apps and the May security patch.

Coming to the specifications, the Realme 1 comes with a  6-inch Full-HD+ display and 84.75 percent screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 processor and comes in three variants based on memory configuration — 3GB, 4GB, and 6GB RAM.

As of the storage, the 3GB RAM model comes with 32GB of internal storage while the 4GB RAM model packs 64GB of onboard storage. The top-end variant having 6GB RAM packs 128GB of internal storage. All three models come with a dedicated microSD card slot, enabling users to further expand the storage capacity.

The phone sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash while there’s an 8-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. The device is fueled by a 3,410mAh battery and is optimized by AI Battery Management feature.

On the other hand, the Realme U1 features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ dewdrop display and is the world’s first smartphone to be powered by MediaTek’s Helio P70 chipset. The highlight of the smartphone is the camera module.

It features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. It comes with AI Photography and AI Beautigy+ features for enhancing the photography experience. On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 25-megapixel Sony IMX576 sensor with f/2.0 aperture.

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Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac dual-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS. The phone is running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with ColorOS 5.2 on top and is powered by a 3,500mAh battery.

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Oppo has now announced its updated custom user interface — ColorOS 6. The newly announced Android skin is now available on the Oppo F11 Pro. It comes with several improvements compared to its predecessor.

In terms of design, the company says that it has opted for a border-less symmetry which is based on invisible lines and grids. With this, the stock applications now offer proper full-screen experience with cleaner borders and other UI elements.

The company has also shifted towards a lighter color-tone which resembles the Google Material Design language with plenty of white. However, the company is offering users the ability to replace the white color with their own color choice through theme engine.

Apart from the design related changes, the new custom skin also brings in several operational changes as well. The navigation panel now includes shortcuts and the app drawer has also been added, which can be accessed through the swipe-up gesture from the home screen.

In order to reduce power consumption, the company has introduced a feature called “AI Cold Storage” which uses artificial intelligence to freeze background apps. It also comes with a “Remote Guard” feature that lets parents monitor their children’s phone usage.

With a feature called “Touch Boost”, the company promises up to 22 percent faster touch response while the “Frame Boost” feature offers up to 40 percent improvement in frame rate stability. Both of these features are the part of Game Boost 2.0 mode on the ColorOS 6.

It also comes with System Boost and App Boost mode, which as the name itself suggests, improves the general performance of the system and app launches. The new ColorOS 6 also comes with improvements for app notifications, night mode for photography, among others.

As for the availability, the ColorOS 6 is available for the Oppo F11 Pro users out-of-the-box. It will also be present in the upcoming Opp Reno smartphone, that is scheduled to launch on 10th April. Next month, the update for this new interface will be rolled out to Oppo R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition.

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The company has also planned to update the Oppo Find X, Oppo R17, R17 Pro by August and Oppo R11, R11 Plus, R11s, R11s Plus, A7z, and A3 in September. Oppo’s sub-brand Realme will also update all its smartphones to ColorOS 6 by June this year.

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It has been months since OPPO announced the latest version of its custom Android OS called ColorOS 6. At the moment, ColorOS 6 is only available in beta for the OPPO R15 and OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition. A lot of OPPO users are wondering why there isn’t a wider rollout yet. Yesterday, the vice president of OPPO, Brian Shen addressed their concerns in a Weibo post.

According to the company executive, the announcement last year was just a presentation showing what is to come. He added that the upgrade plan will be announced later this month.

The official ColorOS Weibo account joined the conversation and said optimizations and changes are being made at the moment. These will take some time but users will have to be patient.

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ColorOS 6 will come with a revamped design that adopts a borderless UI. Pictures shared by OPPO show the new UI will adopt a mainly white background with gradients that also shift to white. It will also have performance features and optimizations including OPPO’s Hyper Boost technology.

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About two weeks ago, OPPO released the ColorOS 6 public beta update for the OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition. The update is now available for the regular OPPO R15.

ColorOS 6 brings a brand new interface along with Android 9 Pie to the OPPO R15. The new UI uses a lot of white and also tries to reduce the use of text to create a non-clustered interface. OPPO says the new OS has been designed for full-screen (18:9 and up displays) phones.

The update also brings a new Chinese font called OPPO Sans, and an AI-based application freeze feature that learns which apps are frequently used and which to suspend to free up system resources. Once an app has not been used for more than 20 minutes, the system will already know based on studied usage pattern if it is an app that is frequently used to know if it should freeze it or not.

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To install the update, head to the software update menu under phone settings.

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ColorOS 6 is the latest version of OPPO’s Android-based operating system. Announced last month, ColorOS 6 brings a redesigned user interface and new features. Today, OPPO has released its very first beta version and it is available for the OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition.

The announcement was made by the official ColorOS Weibo account. According to the post, ColorOS brings a new UI designed for bezel-less phones (read full-screen displays).

Owners of the OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition can now install the public beta by going to Settings > Software update. The update is being pushed out in batches so you may have to check multiple times.

The OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition is still yet to get the update to ColorOS 5.2, the latest stable version, so it is a big surprise that a more recent update albeit beta is already available.

There is no changelog yet, so we can’t list the features that are bundled with the update. We also cannot confirm if it is based on Android 9 Pie. If you own the OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition and have received the update, you can send the changelog to us.

The OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition was launched back in April of this year. It has a 6.28-inch FHD+ display with a 19:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top. It has a Snapdragon 660 processor, 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage.

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Dual 16MP + 20MP cameras sit on the rear of the phone and a 20MP sensor is housed inside the notch of the display. It also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 3430mAh battery with support for VOOC Flash Charge.

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OPPO will mark the 5th anniversary of its ColorOS Android-based operating system on November 22. The official ColorOS Weibo account has been sharing countdown posters ahead of the event but today it shared a more interesting post related to the next version of the OS called ColorOS6.

The post was actually reshared from the account of Chris Chen Xi, who used to work for Meizu‘s Flyme OS but now works for OPPO. In the original post, Mr. Chen revealed he will share details about ColorOS 6.0 at 12 noon on November 22, the same date as the 5th anniversary of ColorOS.

So far, the only thing we have heard about the new OS is its revamped design and that it will bring improvements in the performance of both flagship and low-end phones. It is also expected to bring Android 9 Pie to eligible devices.

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At the moment, OPPO is working on rolling out ColorOS 5.2.1 to its devices. ColorOS 5.2.1 has been reported to bring OPPO’s Hyper Boost technology to up to 17 OPPO phones including the OPPO R17, R17 Pro, R15, R15 Dream Mirror Edition, A5, R11 series etc.

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