Chinese smartphone brand realme recently announced realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12. However, the company is yet to roll out the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 update to some of the eligible devices. One such phone called realme narzo 20A has finally started receiving the last-gen Android update.

The realme narzo 20A joined the realme UI 2.0 Early Access program in June. So it took the company four months to seed the stable update.

According to the official announcement post on the realme community, the Android 11 update for realme narzo 20A arrives with firmware version RMX2050EX_11.A.05. 

In order to receive the latest software build, users should be running either of the two firmware builds – RMX2050EX_11.A.31_0310 and RMX2050EX_11.A.33_0330.

Since the update is being pushed to the public via OTA, it is being rolled out in batches. Hene, some users might receive it early, while others will have to wait. Anyway, everyone should get the update in the coming days.

The realme narzo 20A launched in September 2020 with realme UI based on Android 10. Hence, the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 is its firs-ever maor software update.

Unfortunately, Android 11 is also the handset’s last big update as it is not eligible for realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12. But it should receive security patches for a while.

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Although realme has unveiled realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12, the brand is yet to roll out the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 to eligible devices. The latest smartphone to receive the last year’s Android update is the then-popular realme 3 Pro.

The realme 3 Pro was one of the hottest phones of its time. Unlike its biggest competitor (Redmi Note 7 Pro), it is eligible for two Android updates and has now finally started receiving the second one in the form of realme UI 2.0 (Android 11).

According to the official announcement post on realme Community, the new system update for realme 3 Pro arrives with firmware version RMX1851EX_11.F.05, In order to get this build, users should be on firmware version RMX1851EX_11.F.04.

The smartphone got access to realme UI 2.0 Early Access (beta) in July. So that means it took the brand three months to deliver the stable update.

As mentioned in the beginning, Android 11 is the second and the last major software update for realme 3 Pro. The device debuted with ColorOS 6.x based on Android 9.0 Pie and was updated to Android 10-based realme UI prior to the fresh update.

Having said that, the handset should continue receiving security updates for a while.

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Smartphone maker realme is yet to finish the rollout of the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 update for eligible devices. The latest phones to receive this update are realme 5 Pro and realme XT. Both these handsets were released in 2019 with Android 9.0 Pie, and therefore, Android 11 is their second major software update.

According to the official announcement posts on realme Community, the realme UI 2.0 update based on Android 11 for the realme 5 Pro and the realme XT is being rolled out in batches. 

This means the update is only available for a select few users. Anyway, like any other OTA system update, it should gradually reach every user in the coming days.

Having said that, the latest software update for these smartphones arrives with the following firmware versions.

• realme 5 Pro – RMX1971EX_11.F.03
• realme XT – RMX1921EX_11.F.03

Going by realme’s update track record, realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) should be the last major system update for these two phones. But they will continue to receive security patches and maintenance updates for a while.

The realme 5 Pro was introduced along with the realme 5 as the first two quad-camera smartphones from the brand. On the other hand, the realme XT launched as the first 64MP smartphone from realme in India.

The realme number series still exists, however, the realme X series has been now replaced by the realme GT series. The realme 9 series, which has been delayed to 2022, will be the next lineup in the number series.

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OPPO has started teasing ColorOS 12 based on Android 12. On the other hand, the company’s sister brand is yet to finish the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 stable update rollout for eligible devices. In the past few days, the brand had begun to seed last year’s Android release to four of its handsets.

The world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand is currently rolling out realme UI 2.0 stable update based on Android 11 for some of its devices. These phones are realme X, realme 6, realme 6i, and realme narzo 10A. All of them were part of the beta program a few months back.

The latest system update for these handsets arrives with the following firmware versions.

• realme X – RMX1901EX_11.F.03
• realme 6 – RMX2001_11.C.12
• realme 6i – RMX2001_11.C.12
• realme narzo 10A – RMX2020_11_C.06

Like any other OTA software update, the Android 11 stable update for the above-listed smartphones is being seeded out in batched manner. Hence, some users might receive it earlier, while others will have to wait a bit longer. At the end of the day, all users should get the new build in the coming days.

That being said, OPPO will be soon announcing the Android 12-based ColorOS 12. Hence, we also expect realme to drop its new version of mobile software, which will be most likely called realme UI 3.0 at around the same time.

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The realme C21 debuted in March. Despite launching in 2021, the handset was introduced with realme UI based on Android 10. Now, over five months after its release, the phone has started receiving the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 update.

The realme C21 made its way to India in April. The Android 11 update is currently live for this version of the handset. The latest software build for the device arrives with firmware version RMX3201_11_C.02.

The brand is yet to make an official announcement on realme Community. However, as per RMUpdate, the new update weighs around 500MB for users who were already running the beta build.

The realme UI 2.0 stable update for realme C21 is said to be pushed in batches. In simpler words, it is only available for a select few users at the moment. But like any other OTA update, it should reach all the users in the coming days.

The realme C series phones are knowwn for receiving only one major Android (realme UI) update. Hence, we don’t think the realme C21 will be eligible for the Android 12 update.

On the other hand, the newly launched realme C21Y might get the Android 12 update in the future. Because this smartphone debuted with Android 11, unlike the vanilla realme C21.

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In the beginning of March, realme rolled out the Android 11 (realme UI 2.0) beta update for the realme narzo 10. Five months later, this smartphone has finally started receiving the stable update.

Chinese tech brand realme has been rolling out realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 since September. Almost one year later, the company is yet to deliver the update to certain eligible devices.

According to an official announcement post on realme Community, the said software update is being now seeded out to realme narzo 10. The latest system update for this handset arrives with firmware version RMX2040_11_C.07. In order to receive this update via OTA, users should be on firmware version RMX2040_11_A.47. 

Anyway, it is worth noting that like any other OTA software update, this one is also being rolled out in batches. As a result, some users may get the update earlier than others. But every user should get the update in the coming days.

Having said that, if any user is not happy with the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0, they can roll back to the older realme UI based on Android 10 by manually installing the rollback package. But unfortunately, unlike the update process, the rollback process will wipe the phone’s internal storage.

Last but not least, going by realme’s software update track record, the realme narzo 10 will most likely not receive Android 12. Hence, Android 11 could be its first and last major system update.

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Chinese handset maker started rolling out Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 beta update for the realme C3 in early April. Four months later, the smartphone has finally begun to receive Android 11 stable update.

The realme C3 launched in early 2020 with realme UI based on Android 10. More than a year after its release, the phone has now started receiving the realme UI 2.0 stable update with Android 11.

According to the official announcement post on realme Community, the latest system update for the realme C3 arrives with firmware version RMX2020_11.C.04. In order to receive this update, users need to be on firmware version  RMX2020_11_A.63.

Like any other OTA (Over-the-Air) software update, this one is also being rolled out in batches. In simpler words, the new build is not available for everyone at the moment, however, it should be in the coming days.

Having said that, if a user is not satisfied with the new update, they can roll back to the previous version of the software by manually installing the rollback file. But unfortunately, unlike the update process, the rollback process will wipe the internal storage of the device.

Last but not least, since realme C series phones have always received only one major update, the realme C3 will most likely not get the Android 12 update.

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The realme X7 sold in India is a rebranded realme V15 5G. This handset was launched in early February. Despite releasing in 2021, it debuted with realme UI based on Android 10. Six months later, the smartphone has finally started receiving Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 stable update in the country.

The realme X7 got the Android 11 beta update in May. Hence, it took the brand three months to deliver the stable update.

The realme UI 2.0 stable update for the realme X7 in India is being rolled out with firmware version RMX3092_11.C.05. It is only available for users who are on the firmware version RMX2176PU_11.A.14, RMX2176PU_11.A.16, RMX2176PU_11.A.17, RMX2176PU_11.A.18, or RMX2176PU_11.A.20.

Above all, the latest system update for the phone is being seeded out in batches like any other OTA software update. Therefore, some users may receive it earlier than others, while some may have to wait a bit longer.

Having said that, users not satisfied with the latest version of realme UI can roll back to the previous version by installing the rollback package. However, unlike the update process, the rollback process will wipe the device’s internal storage.

Lastly, since realme X7 is a new smartphone and has only received one major software update so far, it should be also eligible for Android 12.

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Smartphone brand realme launched the realme narzo 30 Pro 5G in India at the end of February. Despite releasing in 2021, the handset debuted with Android 10-based realme UI. Anyway, the company delivered realme UI 2.0 beta based on Android 11 as scheduled. One and a half months from that, the device has finally started receiving the stable update.

The Android 11 (realme UI 2.0) stable update for the realme narzo 30 Pro 5G  is being rolled out in a staged manner like any other OTA system update. Therefore, some users might receive the update later than others. Anyway, all users should get the update in the coming days.

That said, the latest system update for the phone arrives with firmware version  RMX2117_11.C.03. Users need to be on either firmware version RMX2111PU_11.A.35, RMX2111PU_11.A.37, or RMX2111PU_11.A.39 to received the new software build.

Users who are not satisfied with Android 11–based realme UI 2.0 have an option to roll back to the previous version of the software. However, unlike the update, the rollback will wipe the device’s internal storage. Hence, they will have to go through the tedious job of backing up the data before proceeding with the rollback.

Having said that, realme narzo 30A, which was released alongside the realme narzo 30 Pro 5G is yet to receive realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) though it got the beta update together.

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Smartphone brand realme unveiled realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 in September 2020. Since then, the company has been trying to update eligible devices to the newer version of its mobile software. The latest phones to receive this update are realme X2, realme C12, and realme C15.

The three devices that have now started getting the realme UI 2.0 stable update got their first beta build between late January to early February. This means it took the brand nearly six months to deliver stable builds.

That being said, the Android 11 stable update for these handsets arrives with the following build numbers.

• realme X2 – RMX1992EX_11.F.20/ RMX1992AEX_11.F.20
• realme C12 – RMX2189_11.C.05
• realme C15 – RMX2180_11.C.05

The latest system update brings new features of realme UI 2.0, which is basically ColorOS 11, in addition to Android 11. However, it is worth noting that not all features are available on all smartphones.

Further, like any other OTA software build, the above-listed builds are being rolled out in batches. As a result, they might take some time to reach every unit out there in the market.

Finally, if a user is not satisfied wit the new software, they can roll back to Android 10 (realme UI). But this rollback process will wipe the phone’s internal storage.

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Handset maker realme has been working on releasing the realme UI 2.0 update for its devices since September 2020. Ten months later, the brand is yet to update its portfolio to the latest version of its software based on Android 11. The next model to receive this update is the realme narzo 20 Pro.

Smartphone brand realme kicked off realme UI 2.0 Early Access program for the realme narzo 20 Pro at the end of December 2020. This means the company took almost 7 months to deliver stable Android 11 update for this handset. 

According to a tweet by @thegadgetshub (via PiunikaWeb), the realme UI 2.0 stable update for the realme narzo 20 pro arrives with firmware version RMX2161_11_C.09 and weighs a whopping 3.04GB in size.

Like any other OTA system update, this one is likely being rolled out in batches. As a result, it may take some time to reach every unit. At the end of the day, the update should be available for all users in the coming days.

At the moment, it’s not known whether the realme narzo 20 Pro will be updated to Android 12. Going by realme’s slower update rollout, the smartphone may not be eligible for the next version of realme UI.

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Smartphone brand realme launched the realme X7 Pro in India in early February. Despite releasing in 2021, the handset debuted with Android 10-based realme UI. Above all, the brand confirmed to release Android 11 (realme UI 2.0) beta update only in Q2 and it did as well. Now, a quarter later, the phone finally bags Android 11 stable update.

According to a realme Community post, the brand has started rolling out realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 (stable) for the realme X7 Pro. The update is currently being seeded out in batches. As a result, it is only available for a select few users.

The latest system update for the handset arrives with build number RMX2121_11.C.03. Since the realme X7 Pro is an upper mid-range smartphone, the device gets all the new features of realme UI 2.0 as well as Android 11.

That said, if a user is not satisfied with the new software experience, they can switch back to the previous version. To do so, they will have to download and install the rollback package from the update announcement linked above.

Last but not least, it is worth noting that this process will wipe the phone’s internal storage. Therefore, make sure to back up the data if you are willing to revert back to Android 10.

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The realme C15 Qualcomm Edition made its debut at the end of October 2020. As the name suggests, it comes with a Qualcomm SoC, Snapdragon 460 to be precise. The original model is powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 chip. On the software front, the phone launched with realme UI based on Android 10. Now, it has finally started receiving the Android 11 (realme UI 2.0) stable update.

Chinese handset maker realme opened realme UI 2.0 Early Access registrations for realme C15 Qualcomm Edition by late April 2021. A little over two months later, the smartphone has now begun to receive the stable update.

According to the official announcement post on realme Community, the latest system update for the device arrives with firmware version RMX2195PU_11.A.05. Right now, it is being rolled out in batches. Hence, it could take some time to reach every unit.

Anyway, the update should be available for all users in the coming days. Also, users not satisfied with the software build can revert back to Android 10. However, that process will wipe the device’s internal storage.

Unfortunately, it’s not known whether this phone will get the Android 12 update in the future. We don’t think it will be eligible either. But we believe is that it should get maintenance security patches for a while.

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The realme 7 launched in the second half of 2020 as the direct successor of the realme 6 from earlier that year. Just like its predecessor, it also debuted with realme UI based on Android 10. The brand opened Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 Early Access registrations for this handset at the end of December. Six months later, the phone has finally started receiving the stable Android 11 update.

According to multiple user posts (via GSMArena) on the realme Community, the Chinese smartphone maker has started rolling out realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) stable update for realme 7. The latest system update for the handset arrives with firmware version RMX2151_11_C.08.

The handset maker is yet to announce the update rollout officially. Hence, we are not sure which firmware version is required to receive the Android 11 stable update on realme 7.

We believe the update is being rolled out in batches like any other OTA system update. Therefore, the build may take some time to hit all the units. Anyway, all realme 7 users should be able to experience realme UI 2.0 in the coming days.

For those unaware, realme UI 2.0 is based on ColorOS 11 with some tweaks here and there. Hence, the core features of the two Android skins are exactly the same. Having said that, since realme 7 is a budget smartphone, it may not support all the new features.

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The realme X2 Pro was the brand’s first-ever flagship smartphone. It was released in the last quarter of 2019 with ColorOS 6.x based on Android Pie. The device was later updated to realme UI based on Android 10. Now, it has finally started receiving the much-awaited Android 11 (realme UI 2.0) update.

The realme UI 2.0 is based on ColorOS 11. It was unveiled a few days after the announcement of OPPO’s Android 11-based mobile operating system in September. However, realme X2 Pro is receiving the stable update of this software over nine months later.

Handset maker realme opened realme UI 2.0 Early Acess registrations for the realme X2 Pro at the end of December. Therefore, it took the brand six months to deliver the Android 11 stable update. The duration between the initial beta release and the final stable release is way too long for any brand.

Anyway, the latest system update for the realme X2 Pro arrives with firmware version RMX1931_11_F.11. Users need to be on firmware version RMX1931EX_11.C.37 or RMX1931EX_11.C.38 to receive this update.

The software build is being rolled out in batches. Hence, it may take some time to reach every unit. Lastly, unsatisfied users can roll back to Android 10 (realme UI). But this process will wipe their phone’s internal storage.

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Handset maker realme is still updating its devices to Android 11 when Android 12 is about to release. The brand has been rolling out beta builds since September 2020. However, only a few devices have received the realme UI 2.0 stable update so far. That said, the latest phone to enter the ‘Early Access’ (beta) program is realme 3 Pro.

Chinese smartphone maker realme launched the realme 3 Pro in the first half of 2019. The handset debuted with ColorOS 6 based on Android 9.0 Pie.

The phone was updated to Android 10-based realme UI last year. Now, the brand has opened realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) beta registrations.

In order to enroll in the program, users should be on firmware version RMX1851EX_11_C.17. If they are, then they can head over to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now and follow the on-screen instructions.

Selected applicants will the Android 11 beta build via OTA. Unsatisfied users can roll back to Android 10.  But it is worth noting that this process will wipe the phone’s internal storage and the unit cannot be enrolled in the ‘Early Access’ initiative again.

Android 11 (realme UI 2.0) will be the last major update for the realme 3 Pro. The smartphone may only get necessary security updates thereafter.

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Just a couple of years back, realme smartphones used to run ColorOS. After becoming an independent brand, the company started using realme UI, which is nothing but a fork of ColorOS. The second iteration of this mobile software called realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 was announced in September 2020. Since then, the firm has been rolling out beta as well as stable builds to eligible devices. The latest handsets to get beta builds are realme 5 Pro, realme narzo 30 Pro 5G, and realme 30A.

At the end of March, realme shared an updated realme UI 2.0 update rollout plan. According to it, the realme narzo 30 Pro 5G and the realme 30A are scheduled to receive beta builds in Q3. However, the brand has started recruiting beta testers beforehand. Whereas, the beta registrations for the realme 5 Pro goes live on time.

In order to enroll in the realme UI 2.0 Early Access program, users should be on the following firmware versions.

• realme 5 Pro – RMX1971EX_11_C.14
• realme narzo 30 Pro 5G – RMX2111PU_11.A.35 / RMX2111PU_11.A.37
• realme narzo 30A – RMX3171_11.A.17

To register, users will have to navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now and follow on-screen instructions. Applicants who get selected will get The Android 11 (realme UI 2.0) beta build via OTA.

The stable update should arrive in the future. But we can’t tell how soon. Because realme has managed to deliver stable builds only for a few devices.

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Smartphone maker realme announced realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 in September 2020. Since then, the company has been trying to update eligible devices to the latest software. However, it has managed to deliver the stable update to only a few phones. Anyway, most of the supported devices at least have beta builds. The latest handset to join the beta initiative (Early Access) is realme narzo 20A.

As per the official schedule, the realme narzo 20A is supposed to get realme UI 2.0 Early Access update in Q2 2020.  As promised, the brand has opened registrations for interested users.

In order to enroll, users must be running either of these two firmwares – RMX2050EX_11.A.29 and RMX2050EX_11.A.31. If they are, then they can register themselves for the program. Interestingly, realme has not set any deadline for registrations but the company does mention limited seats. It also confirms that there will be multiple batches.

To enroll themselves for the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 Early Access initiative, realme narzo 20A users will have to head over to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now and follow the on-screen instructions.

Selected applicants should get the Android 11 beta build via OTA. Similarly, all users should receive the stable update in the coming weeks.

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Just like OPPO, realme has also been rolling out Android 11 builds (mostly beta) in the form of realme UI 2.0 to its eligible smartphones since September 2020. However, unlike the former, the latter has delivered stable update for only a few handsets. That said, the latest devices to join the beta program are realme X and realme XT.

The realme X and the realme XT were launched in the second half of 2019. Both smartphones debuted with ColorOS 6.x based on Android 9.0 Pie. They were later updated to the first edition of realme UI (Android 10).

Now, as per the schedule shared by the brand, realme UI 2.0 Early Access registrations are live for these two handsets. Interested users can head over to these links (1, 2) enroll themselves in the program.

According to the official announcement, the registrations will kick off on June 11. However, the brand has not mentioned the last date. Instead, it does say that testers will be recruited in batches.

That said, in order to qualify, the primary pre-requisite is to be on the following firmware versions.

• realme X – RMX1901EX_11.C.11
• realme XT – RMX1921EX_11_C.13

Last but not least, users who are not satisfied with the realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) beta builds can roll back to realme UI (Android 10). But it is worth noting that this process will not only wipe the phone’s internal storage but also backlists the device from enrolling in the program again.

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Earlier this month, an official survey by realme revealed the brand’s plans for laptops. Now, the company is back again with another survey, which suggests that it could switch back to ColorOS for its smartphones.

For those who don’t know, realme started as a sub-brand of OPPO. Hence, the company’s initial smartphones ran ColorOS based on Android. Due to the brand’s huge success, it was soon spun off into an independent brand under Oujia Holdings (OPLUS), which includes OPPO and OnePlus.

Since then, realme phones have been running realme UI, a fork of ColorOS. The first version of this Android skin was released in 2019. Then, in September 2020, the company unveiled Android 11-based realme UI 2.0.

Unfortunately, despite being months, the brand is yet to roll out the latest update to most of its devices. Amidst this, ahead of ColorOS 12 (Android 12) announcement, the company has sent out a survey asking people about their OS preference.

Out of the six questions, four of them are about ColorOS. In fact, the company even asks what should they call the software if they adopt ColorOS once again. One of the two answers is obvious – ‘ColorOS for realme’, just like ‘ColorOS for OnePlus’ in China.

Last year, OPPO completely revamped its Android skin ColorOS. Currently, it’s one of the best Android skins in the market. Hence, it makes sense for the sister brands to adopt the same software as all three are now expanding into more markets than ever before.

This move helps to maintain software builds for a plethora of devices these three brands releases in a year. Xiaomi has been doing the same for a long time. Redmi and POCO, despite being an independent brand under the Xiaomi Corporation, their phones run the same MIUI as the Mi-branded handsets.

What are your thoughts on realme switching back to ColorOS? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Chinese smartphone brand realme started recruiting realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) beta testers for the realme X3 and the realme X3 SuperZoom at the end of January. Now, four months later, these smartphones have finally started receiving stable Android 11 update.

The Android 11 update for realme smartphones comes as realme UI 2.0, which is based on OPPO ColorOS 11. Despite releasing Android 11 builds for eligible devices since late September 2020, realme has managed to deliver a stable update only for a select few handsets.

The realme X3 and the realme X3 SuperZoom are the latest phones to join the elite list of realme devices running Android 11 (realme UI 2.0).

According to the official announcement post on realme Community, the realme X3 / X3 SuperZoom Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 update arrives with build number RMX2081PU_11.C.06. Users need to be on build number RMX2081PU_11.A.53 to receive this update.

The update is being rolled out in batches, and therefore, it may take some time to reach every unit. Anyway, users can head over to Settings > Software Update to check whether their phone has received the OTA update.

Users not satisfied with the realme UI 2.0 update can roll back to Android 10-based realme UI. However, this process will wipe the handset’s internal storage.

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The realme 7i is a cheaper version of the vanilla realme 7. The smartphone debuted with realme UI based on Android 10. The company released the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 Early Access update for this handset in February. Now, three months later, the phone has started receiving the stable update.

OEMs have been rolling out Android 11 update to their eligible devices since late last year. But some companies have been struggling to deliver the update though they have a huge customer base and brand presence in multiple markets. Oujia brands OnePlus and realme are two such companies.

For those unaware, realme has been running the Android 11 (realme UI 2.0) beta program since September. But the brand has managed to provide the stable update to only a handful of devices.

The latest handset to join this elite list is the realme 7i. According to the official announcement post on realme Community, the Android 11 stable update for this smartphone arrives with firmware version RMX2103_C.05.

As per the brand, users should be on either of these three firmware builds to receive the realme UI 2 .0 update via OTA.

• RMX2103_A.41
• RMX2103_A.43
• RMX2103_A.47

If users are not satisfied with the realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) update on their realme 7i, then they can roll back to realme UI (Android 10) using the rollback package. However, this process will wipe the phone’s internal storage,

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Chinese handset maker realme launched the realme X7 in India in early February alongside the realme X7 Pro. Unlike the original model sold in China, the one that’s available in India is a rebranded realme V15 5G. Despite releasing in 2021, this device debuted with realme UI based on Android 10. Now, three months after its release, limited users of this smartphone can finally taste Android 11.

In March, realme revealed that both realme X7 and realme X7 Pro will receive realme UI 2.0 Early Access update in Q2 2021. As promised, the brand delivered the update to the latter handset last month and now the company has opened registrations for the former phone as well.

According to the official announcement post on realme Community, realme X7 users should be running either of these software builds to enroll themselves for the Early Acess Program.

• RMX3092PU_11.A.14
• RMX3092PU_11.A.16
• RMX3092PU_11.A.17

If interested users are on any of the above firmware, they can head over to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now and submit details to register themselves for the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 Early Access initiative.

Once get selected, the company will be rolling out the beta software build via OTA. If users are not satisfied with the experience, they can roll back to Android 10 but that process will wipe their device’s internal storage.

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The realme C15 Qualcomm Edition was launched in India in late October 2020. This smartphone is also known as realme C15 Holliday Edition in Indonesia. It debuted with realme UI based on Android 10. Now, months after its release, users of this handset can finally taste Android 11 (realme UI 2.0).

Chinese handset maker realme announced realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 in September. Since then, the company has been running beta programs for eligible devices. However, only a few have received the stable update so far.

The latest phone to join the realme UI 2.0 Early Access program is the realme C15 Qualcomm Edition. Interested users of this smartphone need to be on either of these two firmware versions to enroll themselves – RMX2195PU_11.A.29 and RMX2195PU_11.A.31.

If they are running any of the above-mentioned builds, then they can head over to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now and submit the required details.

Unfortunately, the brand has not revealed the number of seats for the first batch of testers. Hence, interested users are advised to register as soon as possible to get selected. On approval of their application, they will receive the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 beta update via OTA.

If users are facing major issues or do not like the experience, they can roll back to Android 10 (realme UI) by installing the rollback package offered by the brand. But this process will wipe the phone’s internal storage and the unit cannot be registered again for the Early Access program.

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Chinese handset maker realme has been releasing Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 builds for eligible devices since September 2020. However, the brand has only updated a handful of phones to the stable version worldwide. Now, months later, the company’s popular realme 6 Pro and realme 7 Pro have started receiving the Android 11 stable update.

Both the realme 6 Pro and the realme 7 Pro debuted with realme UI based on Android 10. Though they were launched months apart from each other, they are getting the stable Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 update at the same time.

The latest system update for these phones arrives with the following firmware versions.

• realme 6 Pro – RMX2061_11.C.15
• realme 7 Pro – RMX2170_11.C.20

In order to receive the new update, users need to be on firmware version RMX2061_11.A.49 (realme 6 Pro) and RMX2170PU_11.A.37 (realme 7 Pro).

Anyway, like any other major system update, this one is also being rolled out in stages. Therefore, it may take some time to reach every unit.  Also, it is worth noting that this update has been also released for users running the Open Beta build.

That said, users who don’t like the realme UI 2.0 update or facing any issues can roll back to Android 10 (realme UI). But that process will wipe the internal storage.

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The realme X7 Pro launched in India in early February. Just like the original that was released in China last year, the Indian variant also debuted with an outdated Android 10-based realme UI operating system. Now, a little over two months after its release, the brand has started recruiting beta testers for Android 11.

In early March, realme revealed that the realme X7 Pro will be part of the realme UI 2.0 Early Access program in Q2 2021. As promised, the company has opened registrations for testers.

According to the official announcement post on realme Community, interested users should be running the latest firmware with build number RMX2121PU_11.A.14. To enroll in the program, users will have to navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now and submit details.

Not all users will be eligible to try Android 11 on the realme X7 Pro. That’s because the brand has only allocated limited seats and it does not say how much. Hence, the availability of seats will be based on FCFS (First Come First Serve).

Anyway, we would advise you not to register yourself if this is your only smartphone. Because beta builds are always buggy and realme also warns the same. But it is worth noting that you can roll back to the stable channel if you don’t like the realme UI 2.0 Early Access build. However, this process will wipe the internal storage of the device.

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realme has launched the realme Q3 series in China today. All three devices are 5G and out of the bunch, the realme Q3i 5G is the cheapest and starts as low as $169. Let’s look at the specs, features, and price of the Q3i 5G.

realme Q3i 5G Price, Availability

realme has launched two storage variants of the realme Q3i 5G. The device comes with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage. You can take a look at the official pricing below:

• realme Q3i
  • 4GB + 128GB- 1,099 yuan($169)
  • 6GB + 128GB- 1,199 yuan($185)

Although the above is official pricing, realme says that for the first sale, the device will be available for 100 yuan cheaper. That makes the realme Q3i base variant start as low as 999 yuan($153) in China.

As a result, the 6GB RAM variant will retail for 1,099 yuan in the first sale. Speaking of which, the realme Q3i 5G official launched today, i.e, April 22 at 21:30 Beijing Time in China.

The device will be available on major e-commerce platforms like JD.com, Suning, and the official realme website. The realme website has got many gifts for the early birds on and you can check them here.

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realme Q3i 5G Specifications and Features

The realme Q3i 5G succeeds the realme Q2i 5G from last year. However, it brings a lot of upgrades at a similar price. The device comes in two colors- Light Blue and Particle Ash (Grey) options.

realme Q3i 5G gets what realme claims to be a trendy design. The back has curved edges to improve the ergonomics. The device measures 8.5mm in thickness and weighs 185 grams.

It has a power button(with a fingerprint sensor embedded) is to the right, volume buttons and SIM tray to the left, Type-C port, 3.5mm jack, speaker, and primary microphone at the bottom.

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Upfront, there is a 6.5-inch FHD+ LCD display with a punch-hole at the top-left. This display has a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels, 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, 90.5% screen-body ratio, and 600 nits maximum brightness.

Under the hood, the realme Q3i 5G features MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G chipset. To compare, the predecessor had the Dimensity 720 on the inside. The chipset is also paired with 4/6GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB UFS 2.1 storage and the device also gets the DRE(Dynamic RAM Expansion) that virtually makes a 6GB RAM function smoothly like an 8GB variant.

For cameras, the device has a triple-camera on the back with a 48MP f/1.8 main 6P lens, a 2MP B&W f/2.4 portrait lens, and a 2MP 4cm f/2.4 Macro lens. Upfront, there is a 16MP selfie camera.

Other features include a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging, SA/NSA 5G support, dedicated microSD slot up to 1TB, and realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 OS.

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Chinese smartphone maker realme has been rolling out the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 beta builds to a number of eligible devices since September 2020. However, only two handsets have received the stable update in India so far. But the brand is continuously adding new phones to the Early Access program. The realme C3 and the realme narzo 10A are the latest handsets to join the initiative.

According to the realme UI 2.0 update plan shared by realme, the brand is supposed to start recruiting Early Access testers for realme C3 and realme narzo 10A in March. Following the schedule, the company has opened registrations before the end of this month.

For those unaware, the realme UI Early Access program lets a select few users experience the latest version of realme UI available. Based on the feedback received from these early adopters, the brand fixes the issues if any. Only then, the update is made available to the general public.

In order to enroll in this program, users of these two phones should be on the following builds.

• realme C3 – RMX2027_11.A.59
• realme narzo 10A – RMX2020_11.A.59

If interested users on the above-mentioned builds, then they can navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial > Submit Details > Apply Now to register.

Users who get selected will be receiving the realme UI 2.0 (Android 11 ) beta build via OTA. For some reason, if these users want to roll back to Android 10 (realme UI 10), then they can. But that process will not only wipe the phone’s internal storage but those users won’t be able to rejoin the Early Access initiative.

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realme announced the realme UI 2.0 and the realme X50 Pro flagship was the first to get the early access back in September 2020. Today, the company has revealed the early access roadmap for Q2 2021.

Back in September, when the early access roadmap was announced, realme showed a holistic list of devices and the timeline of the updates. Well, today, the update is specifically for the list of devices that are getting the update in respective months during Q2 2021. Let’s take a look at it below:

realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) Early Access Roadmap – Q2 2021

• April 2021

  • realme X7 Pro
• May 2021
  • realme X7
  • realme C15 Qualcomm edition
• June 2021
  • realme X
  • realme XT
  • realme 3 Pro
  • realme 5 Pro
  • realme Narzo 20A

To clear you up, this particular first wave of roadmap is exclusive only for India meaning the timeline will differ from other regions like SEA, Europe.

Apart from Q2, as confirmed earlier, realme has briefly teased that from Q3 2021, i.e from July, realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G and Narzo 30A will start getting the realme UI 2.0 Beta builds.

Speaking of which, the realme Early Access programs typically means the Beta build of the UI. That is, users of the above smartphones will get the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 Beta before the end of the said months.

The stable version will then be pushed at a later date which is currently unknown. Over the course of realme made the early access program live for narzo 20, realme 7, realme 6 Pro, narzo 20 Pro, and X2 Pro, realme 6i, realme narzo 10, and realme 7i.

The company has so far released a stable update of the realme UI 2.0 for only two devices- realme X50 Pro and realme Narzo 20.

Stay tuned to our channels as we update on this list of devices whenever the corresponding updates roll out.

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In late February, realme launched the realme narzo 30 Pro in India as the cheapest 5G smartphone in the country. This handset was accompanied by another device called realme narzo 30A. Despite being newer phones, the duo debuted with Android 10 (realme UI). A few weeks after their announcement, the brand has now revealed when these products will be updated to Android 11 beta (realme UI 2.0).

Chinese smartphone maker realme has been running the Android 11 (realme UI 2.0) beta program for the eligible devices since September 2020. However, only two phones, namely realme X50 Pro and realme narzo 20 have received the Android 11 stable update in India.

What’s worse is that the company has released its newer mid-range 5G smartphones with outdated realme UI (Android 10) out of the box in India. Last week, the brand revealed that the realme X7 and realme X7 Pro will be getting the Android 11 beta update in Q2 2021.

Now, this week, the company confirms that India’s most-affordable 5G smartphone (realme narzo 30 Pro) will be receiving the Android 11 beta update only in Q3 2021. The even cheaper 4G-only realme narzo 30A will be also getting this update at the same time.

Since this schedule is only meant for the beta, which realme calls ‘Early Access’, the open (public) beta release and final stable release may take even more time. In other words, the new narzo handsets will be probably getting Android 11 stable when Google would have already released Android 12.

The brand quietly updated its ‘realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 Schedule’ post on realme Community to include these two devices. The changes were first spotted by PiunikaWeb.

Interestingly, the brand has removed realme 7i from the timeline. For those unaware, this handset had already started receiving beta builds. Perhaps, it was a mistake, and therefore, the phone may get listed again.

That said, what are your thoughts on realme’s software support? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Earlier last month, realme launched the realme X7 series in India consisting of two smartphones, namely realme X7 and realme X7 Pro. Despite getting released in February 2021, these phones debuted with realme UI based on Android 10. Now, a month after their announcement, the brand has finally revealed when these handsets will be updated to Android 11 (realme UI 2.0).

Both the realme X7 and realme X7 Pro sold in India are 5G smartphones powered by MediaTek SoCs. The former is a rebranded realme V15 5G, whereas the latter is the original device that was released in China last year.

These phones start at ₹19,999 and go up to ₹29,999. In other words, they are expensive than the Indian smartphone market’s average ASP. But that’s fine as these devices not only offer 5G but also other goodies.

However, India does not have 5G networks. Even if the latest mobile networks go live by the end of 2021, it may take years to reach most parts of the country. Hence, buyers of the realme X7 series will need to hold on to their handset for a long time.

But the problem is that realme X7 and realme X7 Pro may not get software support for that long. According to the updated realme UI 2.0 update timeline, these devices will start receiving Android 11 beta builds only in Q2 2021. 

So that could be anytime from April to June. This means the stable update will be rolling out even later. Considering these factors, we can expect realme to provide one more major update in the form of Android 12 (or realme UI 3.0).

Hence, basically, users only get to experience a single new Android release. Hopefully, realme or any other brands for that matter stop launching new smartphones with older software.

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Chinese smartphone maker realme unveiled realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 in September 2020. Just like the previous iteration, the new version of the band’s mobile software is basically a tweaked variant of the latest ColorOS 11. The company’s realme narzo 20 is one of the many eligible devices for this update. It has now finally begun to get the stable release.

Although realme has been seeding realme UI 2.0 beta builds to select eligible handsets since last September, only a single phone called realme X50 Pro 5G is on the stable build. But not anymore.

Because the brand has finally started rolling out realme UI 2.0 stable build for the realme narzo 20. Hence, this device has now become only the second realme smartphone to get the Android 11 stable update in India. For those unaware, this phone has been receiving beta builds since late November 2020.

It’s sad that though realme offers some good hardware for affordable price tags, the company’s software support is subpar. One of the firm’s old handset known as realme C2 got its Android 10 (realme UI) update only recently.

But credit where credit’s due, realme is good at proving security patches, unlike Xiaomi. The latter, however, is much better at supporting its devices for over a long time with multiple MIUI and Android updates even for budget models.

That said, the realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) stable update for realme narzo 20 comes with build number RMX2193_11.C.06. The update is currently rolling out in batches for users on the latest beta release as well as select stable channel users who are on build version RMX2193_11.A.25.

The update may take time to reach your unit. But you can head over to Settings > Software Update to check whether your phone has received it yet.

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Chinese smartphone maker realme announced realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 as the latest version of its mobile software in September 2020. The company has been delivering beta builds for the eligible devices since then. So far, only one handset has received the stable update globally and that is none other than the realme X50 Pro. That said, the brand has now started recruiting beta testers for realme 6i and realme narzo 10.

The realme 6i and the realme narzo 10 were supposed to get the realme UI 2.0 Early Access update in February. According to the schedule, the company opened registrations for these handsets on February 27, as per PiunikaWeb.

Interested users of these phones are required to be on firmware version B.55 or B.57 on realme 6i and A.39 on realme narzo 10. To enroll in the program, users will need to navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now and submit details.

If they get selected, then they will be receiving the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 Early Acces update via OTA. If users don’t like the release, they can downgrade to the stable channel. But that action will not only factory reset their phone but they will not be able to join the initiative again.

That said, we cannot tell for sure when these devices will be getting the stable update. That’s because almost all the smartphones before these models are also yet to get it.

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Chinese handset maker realme has been seeding out Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 builds to its smartphones for quite a while now. However, only one device (realme X50 Pro) has received the stable update so far. Whereas, others are still in beta and now, the company has started recruiting testers for one more model.

The latest device to join the realme UI 2.0 Early Access program is realme 7i. For those unaware, this handset is a toned-down version of the standard realme 7 powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 instead of MediaTek Helio G95.

Interested users of this phone can enroll in the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 Early Access program by heading over to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now and submit details.  However, the device should be on build number RMX2103PU_11.A.37 to detect the registration form.

Further, selected users will be getting the beta update via OTA in the coming days. They can roll back to the stable version if they want to but the process will wipe the phone’s internal storage. Also, once reverted, this unit cannot join the Early Acess program again.

That said, apart from realme 7i, realme 6i and realme narzo 10 should also receive Android 11 beta update this month, as per the schedule.

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Chinese smartphone maker realme unveiled realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 in late September 2020. Just like the previous iteration, the latest version of the brand’s mobile operating system is based on OPPO ColorOS, version 11 to be exact. So far, the company has only released stable update for a single device – realme X50 Pro. However, multiple phones have received beta builds. Now, six more handsets have been added to the beta program.

Every OEM has a different name for their beta program. Hence, realme calls its initiative ‘Early Access’. When the brand officially announced realme UI 2.0 in the second half of last year, it also revealed an update timeline for all the eligible smartphones.

The company has been recruiting beta teasers for its devices, as per the schedule. Therefore, following the timeline, it has now opened beta registrations for the below-listed phones as part of the January 2021 quota.

• realme X3
• realme X3 SuperZoom
• realme X2
• realme 6
• realme C12
• realme C15

Interested users of the above-mentioned handsets can head over to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now and submit details to enroll in the initiative. If they get selected, they will be receiving the beta update via OTA.

That said, for some reason, any user wants to downgrade to the stable channel, they can do it by downloading and installing the appropriate rollback file. However, it is worth noting that this process will format their smartphone’s internal storage and they won’t be able to rejoin the Early Access program.

With all that being said, we do not know when realme will begin to seed stable builds for these phones. Because even the previous batch is yet to receive the stable update.

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Chinese smartphone maker realme unveiled realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 in September. The announcement for the same came soon after the ColorOS 11 launch event. Because despite separating from OPPO, realme’s software is still based on ColorOS. So far, the brand has delivered the stable update to a single handset – realme X50 Pro, whereas builds for two devices are in the beta testing phase. Now, the company has started recruiting testers for four new phones.

A few days after announcing realme UI 2.0, the brand also revealed the ‘Early Access’ roadmap for all the eligible devices. Following the same, the company has been releasing builds.

Hence, as December 2020 is about to end, the firm has started recruiting realme UI 2.0 Early Acess testers for the following smartphones.

• realme 7
• realme 6 Pro
• realme narzo 20 Pro
• realme X2 Pro

Just like with the previous three handsets, the seats for the next four devices are also limited. Therefore, if you are interested in trying out the latest software, then head over to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Submit Details > Apply Now. 

If you get selected, you will be receiving the realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) beta build via OTA. That said, for some reason, you want to rollback to realme UI (Android 10), make sure to backup your data first as this process will wipe your internal storage.

Anyway, even if you don’t join this program now, you will be receiving the stable update in the coming weeks when it is ready.

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The world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand realme launched realme X50 Pro earlier this year as its as well as India’s first 5G smartphones. It is the brand’s flagship handset for the year 2020. And therefore, it was the first to realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) beta builds in September. Now, months later, the company has finally started rolling out the stable update.

Smartphones from realme used to run ColorOS but that changed with the release of realme UI alongside ColorOS 7. The brand’s own Android skin is nothing but a slightly modified version of ColorOS. In other words, it is similar to HONOR’s Magic UI and HUAWEI’s EMUI.

Hence, the latest realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 has the same features as OPPO ColorOS 11 with some minor changes here and there. So far, realme has rolled out beta builds to three of its devices namely realme X50 Pro, realme 7 Pro, and realme narzo 20.

Being a flagship smartphone, the realme X50 Pro has become the first to get the realme UI 2.0 stable update with build number RMX2076PU_11.C.16. According to the official announcement post on realme Community, the update is currently being rolled out in batches. 

Therefore, it may take time to reach every unit. Nevertheless, the brand has confirmed to provide a manual update download link soon. Hence, if the OTA does not reach your phone for some unknown reason, you can install the update manually.

Similarly, users who have updated to realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) can also downgrade to older realme UI based on Android 10 if they want to by downloading and installing the ROM file from realme’s ‘Software Update’ page.

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A select number of Realme 7 Pro owners in India have begun receiving the new realme UI 2.0 update which is based on Android 11. The Early Access update is available to just 300 users but a wider roll-out is definitely in the works.

The update is 3.57GB in size and packs several new features that include customizations and optimizations. Below is the full changelog for the update from the realme community website:

Personalizations

• You can now create your own wallpaper by picking colors from your photos.
• Third-party icons for apps on the homescreen are now supported
• Three Dark mode styles are now available: Enhances, Medium, and Gentle. Wallpapers and icons can be adjusted to Dark mode. Display contrast can be automatically adjusted to ambient light.

High Efficiency

• You can now drag text, images, or files out of a floating window or from one app to another app in Split-screen mode.
• Optimized the editing page of SMart Sidebar: Two tabs are displayed and the order of items can be customized.

Improved Performance

• Added “Optimized night charging”: An AI algorithm is used to control the charging speed at night to extend battery life.

System

• Added Tone Tunes: Consecutive notification tones will be linked to form a single melody.
• You can now determine a time period when Do Not Disturb is on.
• Optimized the user interfaces of Notes: New visuals are provided on the list and editing pages.
• Added weather animations to provide you with a more interesting experience
• Optimized vibration effects for text input and gameplay
• Optimized “Auto brightness”

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Launcher

• You can now remove a folder or combine it with another one.
• Added filters for “Drawer mode”: You can now filter apps by letters, install time, or usage frequency to quickly find an app.

Security and Privacy

• Added System Cloner: You can create a system clone from your main system and use different fingerprints to enter different systems.
• You can now turn “App lock” on or off in Quick Settings
• Added “Low Battery message”: When your battery level is lower than 15%, you can quickly send a message to share your location with specified people
• Emergency info: You can quickly display your personal emergency info to first responders. The information can be displayed even when your screen is locked.
• Optimized “Permission manager”: You can now choose “Allow only once” for sensitive permissions to better protect your privacy.

Communications

• You can share your personal hotspot with others via a QR code.

Photos

• Added the cloud sync for Private Safe feature which allows you to sync the photos in your Private Safe to the cloud.
• Optimized the photo editing feature with upgraded algorithms and more markup effects and filters

HeyTap Cloud

• You can back up your photos, documents, system settings, WeChat data, and more, and easily migrate to a new phone.
• You can select the types of data to be backed up or restored.

Camera

• Added shortcuts to instantly share and edit photos or videos you just took.
• Added the inertial zoom feature which makes zooming smoother during video shooting
• Added the lens stain detection feature
• Added the level and grid feature to help you compose videos

Realme Lab

• Added Sleep Capsule to help you schedule downtime and secure your sleep time.
• Added “Sound Amplifier”: You can amplify faint sounds in the environment and soften loud sounds when wearing headphones.

UP NEXT: Realme Narzo 20 ‘realme UI 2.0 Early Access’ program goes live

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In September, realme announced realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 as the latest version of its mobile operating system. It is nothing but a slightly modified version of ColorOS 11 by OPPO. So far, the company has only rolled out beta builds for realme X50 Pro. Yesterday, it opened registrations for realme 7 Pro ‘Alpha Squad’, and today, the brand has announced ‘Early Access’ program for realme narzo 20.

According to the ‘realme UI 2.0 Early Access‘ roadmap shared by the brand, the realme 7 Pro and the realme narzo 20 should start receiving beta builds from November. And therefore, as per the schedule, the company has begun to recruit testers.

That said, unlike the realme 7 Pro Alpha Squad program, the realme narzo 20 Early Access program does not have many caveats. What we mean is testers can easily rollback to stable build themselves if needed without visiting a realme service center. 

The only issue is that users will encounter data loss when switching between beta and stable channels. However, this can be mitigated by backing up the data beforehand.

Having said that, realme has 500 seats for this program and users need to be on RMX2193_11_A.17 build. To enroll, interested users have to navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial version > realme UI 2.0 Early Access and enter details on their realme narzo 20 smartphone.

Last but not least, since it is already late November, we expect the brand to release the final stable build in January or later for the general public.

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Chinese smartphone brand realme unveiled realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 in September. The company’s 2020 flagship smartphone, the realme X50 Pro is the only device to get this update (in the form of beta builds) so far. But soon realme 7 Pro users will also get to experience the latest software as the brand has opened registrations for alpha recruitment.

Normally, brands have beta programs for their new software but realme, on the other hand, is running an alpha program called ‘Alpha Squad’ for its popular realme 7 Pro smartphone. That means we can expect two more such programs in the form of ‘Closed Beta’ and ‘Open Beta’ aka ‘Public Beta’ before the final release.

Therefore, we can expect the stable update to roll out from January 2021. The update may even arrive later as the realme X50 Pro whose first beta recruitment began in early September is yet to receive a single stable build.

Having said that, if you are a realme 7 Pro user, you can apply for the realme UI 2.0 ‘Alpha Squad’ in a link provided in the official announcement post on realme Community (via Tushar Mehta of XDA).

Unsurprisingly, realme is only recruiting 50 users for this program. Above all, the requirements for selection are bizarre as well. Because you must have a realme service center nearby as these alpha builds do not support rollback. Hence, users will have to take their phone to a nearby service center to install the latest stable build in case of any problem.

Also, only users who are regularly active in the realme community are eligible for the program just like on the basis of how Xiaomi recruits MIUI beta and pilot testers. In a nutshell, this program is not meant for everyone and most users should stay away from risking their smartphone during the pandemic.

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