Realme has started to roll out a new software update to the Realme X/XT, Realme 5/5i/5s, and Realme U1 smartphone users. These software updates for the Realme smartphone mainly bring security improvements and a number of fixes.
As per the info, Realme X/XT, Realme 5/5i/5s. and Realme U1 are getting the latest Android security update along with January 2021 security patches via OTA. This security patch brings fixes for different types of exploits and CVEs in order to increase the device performance.
The new update for Realme X/XT users installs the January 2021 security patches along with a bunch of bug fixes in the functions such as Settings, Apps, Bluetooth, Photos, Alarm, and network.
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Coming to the Realme 5/5i/5s devices, these smartphones are also getting the same security improvements and fixes for Cameras and Tools. And lastly, for the Realme U1, the new firmware comes with the latest January 2021 security patch with performance optimizations and improved system stability.
Below you can check the software versions of the update along with their changelogs and steps for how to update:
Software version:
- Realme X: RMX1901EX_11.C.09
- Realme XT: RMX1921EX_11.C.10
- Realme 5/5i/5s: RMX1925EX_11_C.63
- Realme U1: RMX1831EX_11_C.23
How to update
- Go to Settings
- Click on Software Updates
- Download and Install the latest update, if available
Changelogs:
Realme X/XT
Security
- Updated Android security patch: December, 2020&January, 2021
Settings
- Added short-press the power button to turn off flashlight feature while screen-off
Apps
- Fixed the issue that two cancel buttons appear when the input box is clicked multiple times in the weather
- Fixed the issue of abnormal system permission acquisition when the radio is turned on
Bluetooth
- Fixed the probabilistic issue of failure to open Bluetooth scanning
Photos
- Fixed the probabilistic issue that Photos cannot play HDR videos
Alarm
- Fixed the probabilistic issue of crashing when entering the alarm details
Networks
- Fixed the probabilistic issue that VOLTE be registered
Realme 5/5i/5s
Security
- Updated Android security patch: Dec, 2020/Jan, 2021
Camera
- Fixed the probabilistic issue that when taking a photo, then enters the album to check the content, and the content disappears after a flash
Tools
- Fixed the probabilistic issue that after renaming the recording file in the recording list, the list may appear a splash screen
Realme U1
Security
- Updated Android security patch: January 2021
System
- Optimized system performance
- Improved system stability
