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Realme UI 5.0 Early Access Roadmap: List of Devices Receiving the Android 14 Update

Simranpal Singh — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:00:04 +0000

Android 14 is officially here with new features and polished security and privacy features. Following the announcement, Realme published the Realme UI 5.0 Early Access Roadmap carrying the full list of compatible devices. The Chinese smartphone maker listed all the phones that will receive the Android 14-based Realme UI 5.0 update over the next few months.

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Following the Pixel devices, the Android 14 will soon arrive on smartphones from third-party OEMs like OnePlus, Samsung, Realme, Xiaomi, etc. After Samsung’s OneUI 6.0 Program, and OnePlus OOS 14 CBT, Realme is here with Realme UI 5.0 Early Access program.

The program is live for users in India and Russia, and the participants must know the terms before getting into the Early Access program.

List of Realme devices getting Realme UI 5.0 Early Access

Realme GT 2 Pro received RealmeUI 5.0 early access last month and now will be joined by Realme GT Neo 3/Neo 3 150W. Next Month, the Realme 11 Pro series will get the access to new UI Skin. Here’s the full list:

September 2023

Realme GT 2 Pro

October 2023

Realme GT Neo 3
Realme GT Neo 3 150W

November 2023

Realme 11 Pro 5G
Realme 11 Pro+ 5G
Realme Narzo 60 5G
Realme Narzo 60 Pro 5G
Realme GT Neo 3T

December 2023

Realme C56
Realme 10 Pro 5G
Realme 10 Pro+ 5G
Realme Narzo N55

Q1 2024

Realme 11 5G
Realme 11x 5G
Realme 9 5G
Realme 9i 5G
Realme 9 Pro 5G
Realme 9 Pro+ 5G
Realme GT 2
Realme GT 5G
Realme Narzo 60x 5G
Realme Narzo 50 5G
Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G

Q2 2024

Realme 10
Realme 9
Realme C53
Realme C51
Realme Narzo N53

Realme UI 5.0 Features

The new iteration of Realme’s own skin comes preloaded with several new changes. As per the official changelog, these are newly added features and improvements.

Security and privacy:

• Improves photo and video-related permission management for safer access by apps.

Performance optimization:

• Improves system stability, the launch speed of apps, and the smoothness of animations.

System Improvement:

• Adding more apps that support APP Cloner, while expanding the list of APP Cloner.

• Media Output is set in Control Center for a long term.

Updated Design:

• Brings a natural, gentle, and clearer color style for a more comfortable color experience.

• Adds certain ringtones and revamps the system notification sounds.

• Improves system animations by making them even smoother.

Apart from the new feature additions, there are certain issues present on the Realme UI 5.0 Early Access Build. So, before updating the users must know that these features will not work on compatible smartphones:

1. When using floating windows, you may not be able to slide the desktop; you can pull down the status bar to fix it.

2. Glance Lock-screen is not available in Realme UI 5.0 Early Access; this function will be available in the following versions.

Realme 10 4G Android 13 Open Beta Testing Program Kicks off

Sudhanshu — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 08:49:07 +0000

Realme launched a 4G smartphone in its latest number series called the Realme 10 4G. The device made its global debut in November and came to Indian markets in January. The specs and features made sense for the price range, however, the operating system out of the box is Android 12. The brand will soon be updating it to Android 13 as the Open Beta testing of Realme UI 4.0 for the device has commenced.

The update comes with many changes including the Aquamorphic UI design inspired by Oppo and other new features. Users of the Realme 10 4G interested in trying out the Android 13 build before its released to the public can apply by navigating to Settings → Software Update → Tap on the settings icon in the top right corner → Trial Version → Apply Now → Submit your details and finish the quiz.

You’ll need to make sure that your device is on the required UI version RMX3630_11.A.23 / RMX3630_11.A.27. If selected, you will get the new Realme UI update soon. Before installing the update, make sure that your device has at least 60% update. It’s crucial to acknowledge that the recently released beta update may contain bugs and underlying problems. Thus, it’s recommended to refrain from installing it on your primary mobile phone. However, if you still decide to proceed with the update, it’s highly advisable to back up your device’s data before initiating the installation of the new software.

The company has already started accepting applications in batches from February 21. You can expect the update to bring along changes in four key areas – design, interaction, fluidity, and security. functionality and customizability will also be improving thanks to new features and tools. You can find out more about the update via the official community post.

Realme 9 Pro and 9i 5G Receiving Stable Realme UI 4.0 Update

Anurag — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 19:00:03 +0000

After seeding the stable Realme UI 4.0 update with Android 13 to the higher-end Realme 9 Pro+ earlier this month, the Chinese company is now bringing the latest version of its custom skin to two more devices. The Realme 9 Pro and Realme 9i 5G are the latest devices to receive the latest Android 13-based software. Currently, the update is rolling out to a limited number of users, and a broader rollout will begin by the end of this month.

The Realme UI 4.0 update for the Realme 9 Pro is rolling out with the firmware version RMX3471_11.C.08. Oddly, the Realme 9i 5G is also receiving the update with the same firmware version. It’s possible the company made a typo while publishing the announcement.

The brand says in order to maintain the stability of the update, it will be rolled out in a staged manner. Initially, the software will be randomly pushed out to a total of 15% of users and the broader release will commence by end of December if no critical bugs are found.

To receive the update, Realme 9i 5G users need to make sure their smartphone is running the firmware with version RMX3612_11.C.04. The 9 Pro should be running RMX3471_11.A.47, RMX3471_11.A.45, RMX3471_11.A.43 or RMX3471_11.A.41.

Realme says the device may take longer to boot for the first time after updating, especially if it has many third-party applications installed.

After the update, the device may hang and consume more power for some time. This is because the system will occupy more CPU, memory, and other resources to improve the overall operational efficiency and eliminate potential safety risks. Readers may check out the changelog of the update by heading to the source links below.

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Realme UI update reportedly brings support for Jio 5G connectivity on compatible smartphones

Viraj Gawde — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 14:29:13 +0000

Yesterday, the fifth generation cellular 5G connectivity was launched in India. While Airtel has rolled out 5G services across eight cities in India, its competitor Reliance Jio will roll out the services by Diwali this month. Many smartphone OEMs have already released 5G compatible devices in India, however, users were unable to experience the latest generation network till now. With 5G services now rolling out, some Realme smartphones are reportedly getting support for the network.

Realme 5G devices getting software update for #Jio 5G support, with September security patch

If the update is not yet received for your Realme 5G device, it will be available soon. pic.twitter.com/lZaIKakOTh

— Techy Preacher ᵗᵖ   (@TechyPreacher) September 27, 2022

Several Realme users took to Twitter to report that they are getting a new Realme UI update that gives them access to Jio’s True 5G network. The update changelog also shows support for the 5G network. It is a minor update that also brings September 2022 Android security patch along with other system and stability improvements. The update means that Jio users can start using 5G services on their compatible Realme smartphones. However, it’s worth noting that the telecom operator will roll out services in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai this Diwali which begins October 24th. The plans are also said to be available at an affordable cost in the country.

The Realme UI update seems to be rolling out to all 5G compatible smartphones although the brand has not officially announced it yet. In case, you haven’t received it, you can check the software update section by going to the phone’s Settings menu.

Realme VP Madhav Sheth said in a statement “We have partnered with the leading telcos in India and have curated a host of bundle offers for our users. 85 per cent of our devices already support SA and 100 per cent of our devices will have full SA support by October. We are also rolling out OTA updates for our devices to ensure that all our users can make the most of 5G”

Realme reveals roadmap for Realme UI 4.0 rollout to first batch of smartphones

Jeet — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 05:07:28 +0000

Realme is all set to officially announce the latest version of its custom user interface for smartphones, dubbed Realme UI 4.0. While the exact launch date is not yet known, it is expected to be announced in the coming days.

Now, the company has officially revealed the roadmap for the first batch of smartphones from the brand that are set to get the latest Realme UI 4.0 update based on the latest Android 13 operating system.

The Realme UI 4 Early Access is already available for the Realme GT 2 Pro flagship smartphone, and several more smartphones from the brand are to receive the update starting this month. Here’s the roadmap shared by the company:

August 2022: Realme GT 2 Pro
September 2022: Realme GT Neo 3 150W, GT Neo 3, GT Neo 3 Naruto Limited Edition, and Realme GT 2
October 2022: Realme GT 2 Master Discovery Edition, Q5 Carnival Edition, Q5 Pro, Q5, GT Master Explorer Edition
November 2022: Realme GT
December 2022: Realme GT Neo 2, GT Neo 2 Dragon Ball Custom Edition, GT Neo Flash Edition, and GT Neo

The update roadmap for the Realme UI 4.0 Early Access is for the first batch of smartphones, and the company said that it will soon release a new list of devices that will receive the update in the first quarter of 2023.

The timeline is currently for the smartphones in the Chinese market and after the Early Access version is available for some time, the company will roll out a more stable version of the new operating system, but there’s no exact timeframe revealed yet.

The Realme UI 4.0 is based on the Android 13 operating system and will come with more fingerprint styles, optimizations for the live wallpapers with new and richer animation effects, an updated notification bar control center, and much more.

Realme Announces Realme UI 4.0 Launch Next Week, To Reveal Update Roadmap and Eligible Devices

Leo Wong De Quan — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 04:50:55 +0000

With the launch of Android 13 by Google last month, it is no surprise that other competing Android smartphone manufacturers have to update their smartphones to Android 13 to obtain the latest customization and privacy feature updates from Google as well.

After Oppo launched its latest ColorOS 13 based on Android 13 in China, its sister brand Realme has also announced today that Realme will be launching its Realme UI 4.0 operating system based on the latest Android 13 update next week.

Source: Realme China

According to Realme China Chief Software Engineer, Rain Chen on Weibo, the company is planning to launch Realme UI 4.0 next week in mid-September. The launch will be revealing what Realme devices will be eligible for the Realme UI 4.0 major OS update, as well as the brand’s Realme UI 4.0 update roadmap for 2022 and 2023 for its current existing devices running on Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12.

In the announcement post today, Chen also shared with Realme users that the Realme UI 4.0 Open Beta will be rolled out to Realme GT 2 Pro users this month by the end of September and that Realme UI 4.0 Early Access will be available to Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition and Realme GT Neo 3 smartphone users starting as soon as next month.

Realme GT 2 Master Explorer

Currently, Realme’s most premium smartphone for 2022 is its H2 2022 flagship, the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition. Soon to receive the Realme UI 4.0 based on the Android 13 update next month, the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer was launched with the fast and smooth Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 out of the box.

Besides sporting speedy software, the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer also features Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. The new SoC is built on TSMC’s industry-leading 4nm process that promises 30% better power efficiency and battery endurance over its previous generation whilst promising 30% better GPU performance as well.

The device is also equipped with an enormous 5,000 mAh battery equipped with 100W fast wired charging support that can fill the battery of the phone to 100 percent from scratch in just 25 minutes. And the best part is that Realme has managed to keep the smartphone in a slim and lightweight profile at only 8.2mm in thickness and 195 grams.

The Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition is available on Giztop for as low as $649 and is available in Gold, White, and Black.

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Android 13 for Realme GT 2 Pro is here via Early Access program

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:19:00 +0000

Yesterday, Oppo started recruiting Open Beta testers for ColorOS 13 based on Android 13. Now, a day later, the company’s sister brand Realme has also opened registrations for a similar beta program for one of its devices.

In official announcement posts on Relame Community, Realme says that it has begun to recruit Android 13 Early Access testers for the Realme GT 2 Pro in China and India.

For the unaware, Relame’s ‘Early Access’ program is merely a fancy name for the ‘Closed Beta’ initiative carried out by Oppo and OnePlus. Hence, software builds released for these testers are buggy in nature and may not be suitable to use on a daily driver smartphone.

Hence, enroll in the program only if you are used to unstable software. The brand has only allocated limited seats for both regions. Unfortunately, it does not mention the exact number.

Selected applicants will get the Android 13 beta update via OTA. Testers who are not satisfied with the experience of the beta software can roll back to the stable channel. However, this process will wipe the device’s internal storage and the unit cannot be enrolled again in the beta channel.

Realme is yet to officially announce its Android 13 software, which will be likely called Realme UI 4.0 and will be based on Oppo’s ColorOS 13. Whereas, another clone of Oppo’s software dubbed OxygenOS 13 was unveiled yesterday by OnePlus along with supported smartphones.

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Android 12 Stable Update Now Available for Realme 8 Pro, 7 Pro and Realme C25s users

Leo Wong De Quan — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 05:44:23 +0000

The wait is over! After several months running on the Open Beta programme announced back in February this year, Realme has finally announced on its community forum that the brand has finally officially rolled out the stable Realme UI 3.0 OS update based on Android 12, to its Realme 8 Pro, Realme 7 Pro, and Realme C25s users!

The Realme UI 3.0 stable update rollout will be released to users in batches, and to be eligible for the update, users will have to make sure that they are on the latest firmware version of Realme UI 2.0. For Realme 8 Pro users, that will be RMX3081_11.A.47 / RMX3081_11.A.48 ; for Realme 7 Pro users, that will be RMX2170_11.C.30 / RMX2170_11.C.32 ; and for Realme C25s users, that will be RMX3197_11.A.19 / RMX3197_11.A.20.

As for what new features the update brings, Realme says that Realme UI 3.0 is now revamped with a new design, which aims to deliver a more comfortable, natural and simpler user experience. The Realme UI 3.0 update changelog for the Realme 8 Pro, Realme 7 Pro and Realme C25s are identical, and if you want to read further through all the new features and highlights, you can do so with the changelog we have attached below.

Realme UI 3.0 Update Changelog

If you do decide to upgrade to Android 12, Realme notes several common issues it received from users after the Android 12 upgrade:

It may take a longer time to boot for the first time, especially if there are many third-party applications on your phone.
In order to improve the system operation efficiency and eliminate potential safety risks, the system will perform a series of actions such as application adaptation, background optimization and security scanning which may cause slight hanging and faster power consumption.

However, these software issues will normally go away once a week has passed and your phone has adapted to the new system.

The Realme 7 Pro is the oldest device here among the three with it launching back on September 14, 2020, almost 2 years ago. It launched with Realme UI 1.0 based on Android 10 out of the box. And the Android 12 update is expected to be the last major Android OS upgrade for the smartphone, as it had received 2 Android OS upgrades in its life cycle. The phone came with the first AMOLED display on a Realme number series device, a mid-range Snapdragon 720G processor, as well as support for 65W SuperDart fast wired charging to boot, making it a very competitive mid-range device in the market at that time.

Meanwhile, both the Realme 8 Pro and Realme C25s were launched in 2021 with Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11. The Realme 8 Pro came with a Snapdragon 720G chipset, 108MP main camera, and 50W fast wired charging whilst the Realme C25s launched with an Helio G85 SoC and 6000mAh battery.

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Realme Narzo 50i Prime may feature C30-like design, features Realme UI V R Edition OS

Sean — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:56:17 +0000

Recently, it was revealed that Realme is working on a new a smartphone under its Narzo series called the Narzo 50i Prime. Now, a new report has revealed that the device will feature Realme’s UI V R edition OS and could feature a design similar to another model from the brand.

Narzo 50A Prime

According to a MySmartPrice report, the upcoming Narzo 50i Prime has recently been spotted on multiple certification websites like NBTC, EEC, FCC, and more. It carries the RMX3506 model number and is confirmed to be a 4G enabled handset. The device is expected to launch in two color options as well as two different storage configurations. One of the certification listing also revealed that the device will run on Realme UI V R Edition, which has never been heard of before.

As per the FCC listing, this device will be powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack and a BIS listing has suggested that the launch in the Indian market is just around the corner. The TÜV Rheinland website has listed the smartphone with support for the standard 10W charging. Other known aspects regarding the device includes a 3GB + 32GB and 4GB + 64GB storage configurations. The two color options include Mint Green and Dark Blue.

Notably, the Narzo 50i Prime will officially be the seventh installment within the Narzo 50 family of the Chinese smartphone maker. Apart from the aforementioned information, the certification databases have also revealed finer details like the 8.48mm in thickness, 181 grams in weight, and dual SIM support. Another notable detail revealed in the FCC listing was a document that stated that the Narzo 50i Prime will be based on the existing Realme C30 (RMX3581) but with a few changes in the camera module on the rear.

Realme releases Realme UI 3.0 update rollout schedule for Q2 2022

Jed John Ikoba — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:38:30 +0000

Realme has released the lineup of devices that will be getting the Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 updates this quarter. The upgrade has already landed in some of the Realme devices from December 2021. The latest rollout is connected to a few devices that will join the expanding ecosystem of the new OS.

Realme has scheduled a sequential rollout for devices to enjoy the early feel of the updates and it begins with the Realme 8 5G this month. Other devices to have access to the software this month are the Realme 8s 5G and Narzo 30 5G. In May 2022, the Realme 9i and Realme X7 will join the train. The last leg of the rollout will take place in June and the devices lined up are the X3, X3 SuperZoom, Narzo 30 Pro 5G, and the Realme 9 5G.

The lineup of devices to receive this early access for the Android 12-based firmware contain some of the flagship offerings by Realme. Selected users in batches will be granted access to the firmware and this precedes the release of the stable version. By the time the stable version of the Realme UI 3.0 arrives, we expect all bugs to have been fixed.

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realme 7, narzo 20 Pro, and narzo 30 users can now try Android 12 via realme UI 3.0 Early Access program

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:18:09 +0000

Android OEMs have been updating their devices to Android 12 since it hit the stable channel in October. Almost all companies run a beta program before rolling out the software to the general public. Chinese brand realme calls its initial beta program ‘Early Access’. Three more devices, namely realme 7, realme narzo 20 Pro, and realme narzo 30 have now joined this initiative.

realme narzo 20 Pro

According to official announc ement posts on the realme community, users of realme 7, realme narzo 20 Pro, and realme narzo 30 can now try Android 12-based realme UI 3.0 on their smartphones. All they have to do is enroll themselves in the realme UI 3.0 Early Access program.

The only requirement is that the users should be on the following firmware versions.

realme 7 – RMX2151_11.C.16
realme narzo 20 Pro – RMX2161_11.C.15
realme narzo 30 – RMX2156_11.C.17

If they are, then they can head over to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now and submit the details. Applicants who get selected will receive the realme UI 3.0 beta update via OTA.

Participants who are dissatisfied with the Android 12 release can revert back to Android 11 (realme UI 2.0). However, unlike the update process, the downgrade process will wipe the device’s internal storage. Also, users can no longer get back to the realme UI 3.0 Early Access program.

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Android 12 stable update released for realme 8 Pro, GT Master Edition, X7 Max 5G

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:11:55 +0000

Smartphone brands have been trying their best to update their update your portfolio to Android 12 for months. However, none of them are yet to finish the rollout, including Samsung. On the other hand, realme was slow to begin but yesterday, the brand started rolling out the latest version of Android to 3 devices at once.

realme GT Master Edition

Chinese tech brand realme has begun to roll out the realme UI 3.0 stable update based on Android 12 for three of its phones, namely realme 8 Pro, realme GT Master Edition, and the realme X7 Max 5G.

All of them are popular models. The first one is a budget model, while the remaining two are mid-rangers. The trio debuted with Android 11-based realme UI 2.0. Hence, this is their first major software update.

According to the official announcement posts on realme Community, the Android 12 stable update for the realme GT Master Edition and realme X7 Max 5G arrives with firmware versions RMX3360_11.C.05 and RMX3031_11.A.22 respectively.

The brand is yet to officially announce the rollout for realme 8 Pro. Anyway, RMLeaks reports that the fresh software update for the handset comes with firmware version RMX3081_11_C.13.

The stable realme UI 3.0 update for the aforementioned smartphones is being pushed in batches. Therefore, it will take a few days to reach every unit.

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realme GT Master Explorer Edition gets Android 12-based realme UI 3.0 stable update

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:59:57 +0000

Last year, realme launched two models in the realme GT Master series. These smartphones are called realme GT Master Edition and realme GT Master Explorer Edition. The latter has now started receiving realme UI 3.0 stable update based on Android 12.

realme GT Master Explorer Edition

The realme GT Master Explorer Edition got access to the realme UI 3.0 Early Access update in November. This means it took the brand almost 4 months to deliver the stable release.

Unsurprisingly, the update is being rolled out in batches. In simpler words, it is only available for a select few users. But it should reach every user in the coming days.

Further, since this is an OTA software update intended for the general public, it will not erase the device’s internal storage. However, it is recommended to back up important data to avoid loss in case of any issue.

Having said that, the realme GT Master Explorer Edtion is a China-exclusive smartphone. Hence, there will not be a global rollout for its latest software update.

Anyway, if you have imported one, the unit will get the OTA update when it is made available for everyone in the coming days. In fact, going by realme’s track record, the handset may receive one more Android update in the future.

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Realme 8 Pro bags Realme UI 3.0 Open Beta update based on Android 12

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:25:10 +0000

Ahead of Christmas, Realme kickstarted Realme UI 3.0 Early Access program for the Realme 8 Pro. Two months later, the device has been now promoted to the Open Beta program. Let’s check out how users can enroll in this initiative.

According to the official announcement post on Realme Community, anyone with the Realme 8 Pro can register for the Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 Open Beta program. The only requirement is that the device should be on firmware version RMX3081_11.A.45.

All they have to do is go to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Submit Details > Apply Now. Applicants who get selected will receive the beta software via OTA.

Realme says that only limited seats are allocated. Therefore, interested users are advised to apply as soon as possible. As far as Early Access members are concerned, they don’t need to register as they will receive the Open Beta update directly via OTA.

The Realme 8 Pro is not the only smartphone from the brand to get Realme UI 3.0 Open Beta update recently. Last week, the company started releasing the same update for Realme GT Neo2, Realme GT Master Edition, and Realme X7 Max.

Hence, these four handsets will be likely promoted to Realme UI 3.0 Stable based on Android 12 at around the same time. Hopefully, that happens sooner than later.

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Realme C25 gets Android 12 via Realme UI 3.0 Early Access program

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:25:18 +0000

Since October, Realme has rolled out the Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 Early Access update for multiple eligible smartphones. However, only one of them has received the stable release so far. Joining this long list of phones running the beta version of the latest realme software is the affordable Realme C25.

According to an official announcement post on Realme Community, the brand had started recruiting testers for Realme C25’s Realme UI 3.0 Early Access program on February 15.

Interested users of the handset can enroll in the initiative to try Android 12. In order to register, all they have to do is navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now and submit details.

Any user with the unit running on firmware version RMX3193_11.A.25 or RMX3193_11.A.26 is eligible to participate. Selected applicants will receive the update via OTA. Participants who don’t get selected can try their luck in the next batch of registrations whenever that happens.

As far as stable release is concerned, unlike Oppo, Realme is not known for providing a timeline. Hence, we cannot say for sure when the Realme C25 will be updated to Realme UI 3.0 stable update based on Android 12.

That said, this will be the device’s first and last major software update. Because Realme is known for providing a single Android update for Realme C series smartphones.

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Realme 7 Pro gets Android 12 via Realme UI 3.0 Early Access

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 09:24:18 +0000

Realme 7 Pro is the latest smartphone from the brand to join the Realme UI 3.0 Early Access program. Interested users of the handset can enroll themselves to experience Android 12 before the general public. Here’s how to do it.

According to the official announcement post on Realme Community, applicants should be on firmware version RMX2170_11.F.10 to register for Realme 7 Pro Realme UI 3.0 Early Access initiative.

To sign up, participants need to go to Settings > Software Update > Trial Version > Apply Now > and submit details to finish the quiz. The candidates who get selected will receive the Android 12 beta release via OTA. Those who don’t get selected can try their luck during the next round of recruitment.

As far as the lucky applicants are concerned, they can roll back to the Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 stable channel if they don’t find the Early Access program interesting. However, by doing so, they can no longer re-join the initiative.

It’s not clear when the device will get access to the stable release. Because Realme is not known for disclosing the timeline for stable update rollout, unlike OPPO.

Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 is the last major software update for Realme 7 Pro. The phone debuted with Realme UI (Android 10) and was updated to Realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) last year.

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Realme Pad to get Android 12 update in Q3 2022: Official

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:27:50 +0000

A few days back, Realme disclosed that it will be not providing Android 12 for its first and only tablet – Realme Pad. But now, the company has backtracked on this decision. It now says that the device will be updated to the next generation of Android later this year.

The Realme Pad is one of the best Android tablets in its price segment. Mostly because it offers better hardware than its competitors.

However, earlier this month, the brand shocked everyone when it revealed that its tablet will not receive an update for Android 12. Due to criticism from the media and public, the company has now made changes to the device’s software update policy.

The Chinese tech giant has confirmed to Android Authority that it will be releasing the Android 12 update for Realme Pad in Q3 2022, in addition to 3 years of security updates. At present, it is not known whether the tablet will get the regular Android 12 or the large screen-optimized Android 12L.

Realme Pad’s competitors still offer better software support. HMD Global has promised 2 Android updates and 3 years of security updates for the Nokia T20. Whereas, Samsung is known for delivering two Android updates for its budget tablets, in addition to four years of security patches.

The only brand that matches Realme is Lenovo. The latter is known for providing only a single Android update for its inexpensive tablets.

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Android 12 available for Realme X50 Pro via Realme UI 3.0 Early Access

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:15:03 +0000

Last week, Relame kickstarted Realme UI 3.0 Early Access program for Realme 8. The very same initiative is now live for the premium Realme X50 Pro 5G as well. Let’s check out how to enroll to try out the latest version of the company’s mobile operating system.

For the uninitiated, Realme UI 3.0 Early Access initiative allows select users to taste Android 12 before the software is made available for everyone. The brand has been running this program for multiple devices. One of them has also received the stable release.

Now, following the schedule, the company has started recruiting users for Realme X50 Pro. According to the official announcement post on Realme Community, applicants should be on firmware version RMX2076PUNV1B_11.C.23.

In order to registers, users need to go to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now and submit details to finish the quiz. Candidates who get selected will receive the Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 beta build via OTA. Whereas, others can try their luck in the next batch of recruitment.

The Realme X50 Pro 5G debuted with Realme UI based on Android 10. It was updated to Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 at the end of 2020. Realme UI 3.0 (Android 12) will be its last major software update as the brand only promises up to two Android updates.

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Realme 8 is the latest phone to get Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 Early Access Update

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 06:33:56 +0000

The realme 8 has become the latest smartphone from the brand to join the realme UI 3.0 Early Access program. In simpler words, users of the handsets can enroll themselves to try Android 12 beta. The company vaguely mentioned that the device will get access to beta software in Q1 2022. We never thought it would receive in January itself.

According to the official announcement post on realme Community, the Realme UI 3.0 Early Access registrations for Realme 8 kicked off on January 19. The brand says that it will be accepting applications in batches and it has only allocated limited seats.

Hence, we urge the interested users to apply for the initiative as soon as possible. In order to do it, the smartphone should be on firmware RMX3085_11.A.24. If yes, then navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now, submit details, and finish the quiz.

Applicants who get selected will receive the Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 beta build via OTA. Those who don’t can try their luck again whenever the registrations re-open

As far as the stable release is concerned, we have no idea about it since Realme does not provide a timeline like its sister brand OPPO.

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No Android 12 update for Realme Pad: Official

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 14:14:05 +0000

Realme entered the tablet category last year with the launch of Realme Pad. The device debuted with Android 11. Hence, users have been requesting the availability of Android 12 since the company announced Realme UI 3.0. Months later, we finally have the answer and it’s not good.

Realme Pad (Review)

According to a recent Realme Community FAQ post (via FoneArena), Realme’s first and the only tablet, Realme Pad, will not receive an update for Android 12. Instead, the brand will continue to release only security and performance updates throughout its software lifecycle.

On top of this, the firm does not clearly detail the so-called ‘software lifecycle’. It’s not known whether the device will be treated with maintenance updates for at least 2 years.

If we talk about the competition, all Samsung budget tablets are eligible for 2 Android updates and up to 4 years of security updates. In fact, even HMD Global promises 2 Android updates and 3 years of security updates for its Nokia T20 tablet. Finally, Lenovo is also known for delivering at least a single Android update for most of its tablets.

The Realme Pad is arguably one of the best budget Android tablets in its price segment though it is the brand’s first attempt. It would have been nice to see at least one Android update. But then again, what can we expect from the company that’s still stuck with 2 Android updates even for flagship smartphones.

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Realme’s software policy is still limited to two Android updates

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 11:27:50 +0000

Chinese tech company Realme is currently the fastest-growing smartphone brand to date. It is also the fastest-growing Android 5G smartphone brand. With so many units in sales, you expect the firm to provide longer software support. Unfortunately, it’s not the case.

Recently, Realme’s Madhav Sheth was interviewed by Android Authority. Upon questioning about updates, the company executive revealed that the brand will stick with its old software policy.

In other words, Realme smartphones will continue to receive only up to two Android updates and three years of security updates. The exec backs this policy by claiming that the average lifecycle of today’s phones ranges from 24 to 26 months.

Do note that not all devices will be blessed with two Android updates. The maximum count will be only offered for flagships and select mid-rangers. Whereas, most of the portfolio will be either limited to a single Android update or none.

Just ahead of the Realme UI 3.0 announcement, the company disclosed that its handsets in China will only receive two years of maintenance updates. Back then, we expected the brand to announce a better software policy for international markets. Sadly, Realme didn’t make changes to its existing policy.

It is weird for Realme to stick with an outdated policy. That’s because its sister brands Oppo and Oneplus now provide up to three Android updates and four years of security updates like Samsung and Vivo. All three companies basically use the same software – ColorOS, and even share hardware.

We don’t understand why Realme doesn’t want to jump on the bandwagon when its biggest competitor Xiaomi also happens to have the same software policy as others.

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realme GT Master Edition joins realme UI 3.0 Early Access program

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 11:34:35 +0000

A total of four smartphones were supposed to join the realme UI 3.0 Early Access program in December 2021. Users of three of these devices can already taste Android 12. At last, on the final day of the year, realme kickstarted the initiative for the fourth and the last device in the list – realme GT Master Edition.

Chinese tech brand realme has opened registrations for realme GT Master Edition realme UI 3.0 Early Access program. The company made an official announcement on realme Community.

In order to enroll in the initiative, users should be on firmware version RMX3360_11_A.08. If they are, then they can head over to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now > Submit Detail and finish the quiz.

Applicants who get selected will receive the Android 12-based realme UI 3.0 beta update via OTA. Those who don’t get selected can try their luck during the next batch of registrations whenever that begins.

Having said that, if a user is not satisfied with the new software, then they have an option to roll back to the older realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) stable channel. However, by doing so, they not only lose access to the ‘Early Access’ channel but also have to face factory reset.

Lastly, it’s not known when the realme GT Master Edition will receive the realme 3.0 (Android 12) stable update.

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realme GT bags realme UI 3.0 (Android 12) stable update in India

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 07:13:59 +0000

Ahead of Christmas, realme started rolling out Android 12-based realme UI 3.0 stable update for the realme GT in China. A few days from that, this update is now being seeded out in India as well. Thus, the device becomes the first realme phone to get Android 12 in the country.

realme GT 5G

According to an official announcement post (via XDA Developers) on realme Community, the realme UI 3.0 stable update for realme GT in India arrives with firmware version RMX2202_11.C.05.

Just like any other OTA software update, this one is also being rolled out in batches. Hence, the brand requests users to be patient as the update will take some to reach every unit across the region.

The official changelog for the latest system update for realme GT in India does not mention the security patches. But we think it should be bundled with December 2021 security patches.

As far as new features are concerned, realme UI 3.0 brings everything that’s included in ColorOS 12. That’s because realme’s Android skin is a fork of OPPO’s mobile software, which is now being also used by OnePlus.

Having said that, as realme has already begun the Android 12 beta program for multiple other devices, they could also start receiving stable releases in the coming days.

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realme GT gets Android 12-based realme UI 3.0 stable update in China

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:30:09 +0000

Chinese tech brand realme released the first-ever public beta build of Android 12-based realme UI 3.0 for the original realme GT in early October. Over two months later, this smartphone has now finally started receiving the stable update.

realme GT 5G

According to an official announcement post (via XDA Developers) on realme Community China, the company has started rolling out realme UI 3.0 stable update for the realme GT in its home country. The device has become the first realme phone to bag Android 12 stable update.

The firm says that the latest system update with firmware version RMX2202_11_C.10 is currently being pushed out in batches. The fresh software build is said to reach all users of the Chinese variant within 15 days from December 22.

After updating to the new software, users may face certain optimization and battery consumption issues. However, realme assures that they will get fixed by themselves in 2-3 days of usage.

Unfortunately, we don’t have any timeline for the international availability of this update. Hopefully, the brand starts rolling it out sooner than later.

Just like previous iterations, realme UI 3.0 is based on ColorOS, ColorOS 12 to be exact. It sports all the new features and changes that OPPO’s latest mobile software brings along with Android 12 features from Google.

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realme 8 Pro users can now taste Android 12 via realme UI 3.0 Early Access program

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 04:09:06 +0000

According to the Android 12-based realme UI 3.0 update timeline shared by realme, a total of four devices are supposed to receive ‘Early Access’ builds in December 2021. As three of them have got the update in the past few days, the fourth and the last one, realme 8 Pro, also gets it now.

The realme 8 Pro is the first budget smartphone from realme to join the realme UI 3.0 Early Access program. According to the official announcement post on realme Community, the registrations for the initiative kickstarted on December 17.

In order to enroll in the program, users should be on firmware version RMX3081_11.C.09. If they are, then they need to go through Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now > Submit Details.

Selected applicants will receive the realme UI 3.0 (Android 12) Early Access build via OTA. If participants don’t get selected, then they can try their luck in the next round of recruitment.

Users have an option to roll back to the realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) stable channel if they are not satisfied with the new software. However, this process will erase the phone’s internal storage.

At present, it’s not known when realme 8 Pro will get access to the realme 3.0 stable update based on Android 12.

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realme X7 Max 5G gets Android 12 via Early Access program

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 04:22:38 +0000

Smartphones sold by realme run realme UI based on Android. This software is nothing but a tweaked version of ColorOS. Hence, as soon as OPPO unveiled the Android 12-based ClolorOS 12, realme too announced its own version of the software dubbed as realme UI 3.0. The aforementioned latest iteration of realme UI is now available for the realme X7 Max 5G.

realme X7 Max 5G (aka realme GT Neo 5G)

According to an official announcement post on realme Community (via XDA Developers), anyone with the realme X7 Max 5G can try out the new realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12.

In order to do so, interested users will have to enroll in the ‘Eary Access’ (beta) program started by the brand on December 10 (yesterday). The only requirement is that the phone should be on firmware version RMX3031_11.A.21.

Users with the required software build need to go through Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now and follow the on-screen instructions. Applicants who get selected will receive the beta version of realme UI 3.0 via OTA.

The brand clearly states that there are only limited seats, however, it will be recruiting multiple batches of testers. Nonetheless, it is recommended to register early if the user is really interested in using the new software, albeit with bugs and compatibility issues.

Since realme does not provide a timeline for stable releases, the availability of Android 12-based realme UI 3.0 for the general users of realme X7 Max 5G is a mystery.

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realme GT Master Explorer Edition gets realme UI 3.0 Early Access update

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 03:50:21 +0000

Smartphone brand realme announced realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 in mid-October. It is a tweaked version of ColorOS 12, which went official a month earlier. So far, users could experience the software on a single device called realme GT. But not anymore, as the brand has now begun to recruit testers for realme GT Master Explorer Edition.

The realme GT Master Explorer Edition is a China-exclusive smartphone. It has become the second device to be part of the realme UI 3.0 Early Access program after realme GT.

According to the official announcement post on realme Community, the company had opened registrations for recruitment yesterday at 11:30 AM (local time). It will continue to recruit testers until its selects 700 applicants.

In other words, there’s no deadline to participate. However, since it is FCFS-based (first come, first serve), it is better to register sooner than later if you happen to own this handset and want to desperately try out realme’s take on Android 12.

As usual, realme asks applicants to back up data before installing the update, which is pushed within a day from the selection. It also recommends having at least 10GB of free space. Finally, the phone should not be rooted and battery capacity should be above 60%.

At present, it is not known when this handset will get access to the stable update.

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realme GT series confirmed to get realme UI 3.0 Early Access update in October

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:20:14 +0000

Earlier today at the realme GT NEO 2T launch event, the Chinese handset maker also unveiled realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 in its home country. At the end of the presentation of the software, the brand revealed that the entire realme GT series will get the ‘Early Access’ update in October.

A few days back, realme kickstarted the Android 12 Early Access program for realme GT 5G in China. Now, as realme UI 3.0 is official in the country, the company has confirmed that the realme GT family will receive the latest version of its mobile operating system this month itself.

The world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand says that the following devices will get the realme UI 3.0 Early Access update in China in October.

realme GT
realme GT Neo
realme GT Neo Flash Edition
realme GT Master Edition
realme GT Master Explorer Edition
realme GT NEO2
realme GT NEO2T

Since October is about to end soon, we expect realme to make announcements regarding the recruitment of testers in the coming days. If it all goes well, the stable update rollout may begin as early as December.

Unfortunately, the brand did not reveal when other models will be getting the latest system update in China. But it has released a detailed update plan for global markets.

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realme 3 Pro bags Android 11 (realme UI 2.0) stable update

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:18:13 +0000

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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realme UI 3.0 update timeline officially revealed

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:17:19 +0000

Yesterday, at the realme GT Neo2 global launch event, the brand also unveiled realme UI 3.0. The latest version of the company’s mobile operating system is based on Android 12 and it succeeds the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 from last year. Apart from revealing features, the firm also confirmed the list of eligible devices and when they will receive the update.

Just like the previous two iterations of realme UI, the latest realme UI 3.0 is also based on ColorOS. To be precise, the new version of realme’s mobile software is a clone of recently released ColorOS based on Android 12.

However, as usual, neither realme nor OPPO accepts the fact publicly. But from the features announced by realme, it is evident that realme UI 3.0 is nothing but ColorOS 12 in disguise.

Having said that, below-listed are the realme smartphones that will be updated to Android 12 in the coming weeks.

realme UI 3.0 Early Access Timeline

October 2021

realme GT

December 2021

realme GT Master Edition
realme GT Neo2
realme X7 Max
realme 8 Pro

Q1 2022

realme X7 Pro
realme X50 Pro 5G
realme 8
realme 8i
realme 7 Pro
realme narzo 50A
realme narzo 30
realme C25
realme C25s

Q2 2022

realme X7
realme X3
realme X3 SuperZoom
realme 8 5G
realme 8s
realme 7 5G
realme narzo 30 Pro 5G
realme narzo 30 5G

As you can see from the heading, the above-mentioned schedule is only meant for ‘Early Access’, which is a fancy name used by realme for beta program. In other words, regular users will be getting the update later than the roadmap above.

Most importantly, unlike OPPO and OnePlus, realme is not providing three Android updates for its premium devices. Hence, the brand’s first flagship smartphone (realme X2 Pro) is missing from the list.

Additionally, multiple other budget models are also not listed. We are not sure if these inexpensive handsets will be treated with realme UI 3.0.

What are your thoughts on the realme UI 3.0 update plan? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Screenshots confirm realme UI 3.0 will be based on ColorOS 12

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 07:47:08 +0000

Chinese smartphone brand realme has confirmed to unveil realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 on October 13. Ahead of that, the company is running the Android 12 Early Access program for realme GT 5G in China. A participant in the initiative appears to have leaked screenshots of the new software.

1 of 3

Earlier today, Digital Chat Station shared a total of six screenshots showcasing realme UI 3.0. Going by the images, the latest version of the brand’s mobile software will be based on ColorOS 12.

We are not surprised as the previous two iterations of realme UI were also based on ColorOS 11 and ColorOS 7 respectively. Hence, we can expect all the features of OPPO’s new software with some minor changes here and there.

As per the screenshots, although realme UI 3.0 will retain the design language of ColorOS 12, it will have different icons. Further, we also get to see features like new widgets, which OPPO calls ‘Quick View Cards’, improved floating windows, and redesigned quick settings.

Having said that, one of the pictures clearly mentions this software build as realme UI 2.1Beta. Hence, the final realme UI 3.0 could be different than this. However, we don’t expect any drastic changes.

What are expectations for Android 12-based realme UI 3.0? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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realme GT 5G Android 12 Early Access program goes live in China

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:13:06 +0000

Chinese tech brand realme has confirmed to unveil realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 on October 13. Ahead of that, the company has kicked off the ‘Android 12 Eary Access’ program for realme GT 5G in its home country

The realme GT 5G is the brand’s first and the only Snapdragon 888-powered smartphone released to date. Hence, it positions this device as its flagship phone. Hence, it is the first model to receive Android 12.

According to an official announcement post on realme Community China, only 700 users will be able to experience Android 12 on the realme GT 5G in China initially. The registrations for the initiative have been opened and they will be closed when the required number of users get selected.

The company says that user data will not be erased when upgrading from realme UI 2.0 to Android 12 Early Access. However, it still recommends users to back up the date and store it somewhere else to restore it if required.

The only requirement to join the program is that the phone should not be rooted. Whereas, the selection criteria will be based on a questionnaire.

Interestingly, realme does not call this software realme UI 3.0. But we believe it should be an early release of 3rd-gen realme UI with some missing features.

Having said that, we expect realme to shed more details on its latest software next week.

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realme promises only two years of maintenance updates in China

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 07:34:51 +0000

China-based realme is the fastest-growing smartphone brand to date. The company is also known for releasing multiple phones every now and then. This has clearly put a dent in the firm’s software update policy.

According to an official announcement by realme, the brand will be providing only two years of maintenance updates for its smartphones in China. The devices that are six months old will get monthly updates, while the phones that are more than six months old will be receiving bi-monthly updates.

The software updates for the six-month-old handsets will be focused on optimizations. On the other hand, the firmware builds for more than six-month-old phones will bring security patches and fixes if any.

Lastly, the realme UI (Android ) updates will differ from device to device. The brand will notify the users about eligibility whenever it announces the latest version of its Android skin.

That said, going by the number of years for maintenance updates, realme will most likely provide a maximum of two Android updates for its handsets in its home market.

It is worth noting that Xiaomi, which is the biggest competitor of realme in markets like India, has now started promising three Android updates and four years of security updates for mid-range smartphones like Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G. Hopefully, realme also announces a similar software policy for international markets at the upcoming realme UI 3.0 launch event later this month.

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realme 5 Pro, realme XT receive Android 11 (realme UI 2.0) update

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 02:10:25 +0000

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.

realme 5 Pro

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 ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 confirmed to launch in September

Jeet — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 04:59:39 +0000

Google has already announced the Android 12 operating system and the tech giant is expected to roll out the stable version of the same sometime this month. Smartphone manufacturers are expected to launch their custom mobile OS based on the latest version of the Android OS.

In line with that, OPPO is also gearing up to launch ColorOS 12, and today, the China-based company has confirmed that the latest version of the ColorOS will be officially unveiled in China somewhere between mid to late September.

OPPO is yet to officially reveal the exact launch date for the ColorOS 12 but given that it’s already the second week of the month and there are several major launches scheduled to take place in mid-September, the company is likely to unveil the latest version of its custom Android overlay towards the end of September.

Before OPPO announces ColorOS 12, the stable version of the latest Android mobile operating system, Android 12, will be rolled out by Google. OPPO had launched the ColorOS 11 soon after the Android 11 stable built was announced and we expect the same to continue this year also.

The new OPPO software is said to come with a new feature called ‘Cross-Screen Interconnection’, which is similar to the Huawei Multi-Screen Collaboration. The company is also tipped to adopt several new features from Chinese Android skins, including the likes of MIUI from Xiaomi, Flyme from Meizu, Smartisan OS, and HydrogenOS.

Given that OnePlus and Realme are virtually sub-brands of OPPO, the ColorOS 12 will also make its way to their phones as well. The OnePlus phones in China will run ColorOS while the global models will continue to run OxygenOS. As for the Reame UI, it is just a tweaked version of ColorOS.

To know more about what new features OPPO has added to its own custom user interface for the Android operating system and when the ColorOS 12 will start rolling out to compatible devices, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event later this month.

realme X, 6, 6i, narzo 10A receive Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 stable update

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:04:16 +0000

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.

(Source 1, 2, 3, 4)

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realme C21 bags Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 update

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:23:52 +0000

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.

realme C21

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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realme narzo 30A starts receiving Android 11 (realme UI 2.0) stable update

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:34:04 +0000

Smartphone brand realme has started rolling out realme UI 2.0 stable update based on Android 11 for realme narzo 30A. The stable update of the company’s 2020 mobile software for the said handset arrives almost two months after the release of the first beta build.

In June, realme started recruiting beta testers for the realme narzo 30A realme UI 2.0 update. A couple of months later, the phone has now begun to receive the stable update.

According to the official announcement post on realme Community, the Android 11 stable update for the realme narzo 30A comes with firmware version RMX3171_11.C.03. The latest system update for the smartphone is being rolled out to users who are on firmware version RMX3171_11.A.19 or RMX3171_A.17.

Like any other OTA software update, this one is also being rolled out in batches. This means some users may get it earlier than others, while others will have to wait a bit longer. At the end of the day, every user should get the new update.

Having said that, if a user is not satisfied with the software experience, they can roll back to the previous version of realme UI based on Android 10 by manually installing the rollback package. However, it is worth noting that this process will wipe the device’s internal storage.

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realme narzo 10 receives realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) stable update

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:49:38 +0000

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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realme C3 bags Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 stable update

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:45:06 +0000

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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