Realme 1 & Realme U1 October security update brings dark mode & Digital Wellbeing (Download links inside)
Realme has a decent list of smartphones under its belt. And it is one of the fastest-growing smartphone brands not only in India but globally as well.
The fact that the company never shies away from bringing in new design elements and innovation in its devices, has been one of the major factors in achieving such a feat for the brand.
Not only in the hardware’s perspective but Realme is also going all out for updating its devices, be it security updates or even the firmware updates. Besides, it was one of the first few brands that came up with an Android 10 update roadmap.
Keeping up with this, Realme has pushed new updates for its Realme 1 and U1 smartphones. Moreover, the latest updates bring in the latest October 2019 security patch along with some goodies like Digital Wellbeing, system-wide dark mode and more.
Let us take a look at the updates one by one in more detail.
Realme 1
Realme launched Realme 1 in 2018 and since then the device has gotten numerous updates. For a refresher, it is powered by the Helio P60 chipset paired with 3/4/6 GB of RAM.
The device offers a single 13 MP main camera and an 8 MP selfie camera. Under the hood, it houses a 3,410 mAh battery and sports a 6-inch IPS display.
Talking about the update, it carries version number CPH1861EX_11_C.45. Below is the official changelog along with the screenshot of the update:
Changelog:
Security
● Android security patch: October, 2019
System
● Added Dark Mode
● Added realme Laboratory
● Added data switch in notification panel
● Clone Apps supports more third-party applications
● Enable lockdown mode by long pressing the power button
● Added Google Digital Wellbeing
User Interface
● Optimized system interface
● Redesigned the notification center style
Note that the update brings in a lot of new features and enhancements like realme Laboratory, new UI changes, and other optimizations.
Realme U1
Another 2018 Realme phone that has received the major update is the Realme U1. Realme U1 got the August update in September but it also brought in system performance enhancements and optimizations.
Cut to now, the latest update carries a version number RMX1831EX_11_C.15 and bring in quite a handful of new features.
Below is the official changelog and the screenshot of the announcement:
Changelog
Security
● Android security patch: October, 2019
System
● Added Dark Mode
● Added realme Laboratory
● Added data switch in notification panel
● Clone Apps supports more third-party applications
● Enable lockdown mode by long pressing the power button
● Added Google Digital Wellbeing
User Interface
● Optimized system interface
● Redesigned the notification center style
Camera
● Scene effect optimization
This new update adds Google Digital Wellbeing and also optimizes the camera as well. Other notable changes include UI optimization and dark Mode – similar to Realme 1.
Note that the update is being pushed via OTA and will take some time in hitting all the devices. However, you can manually check for the update by heading to Settings>>Software Updates>>Check for new updates.
However, if you wish to manually download the update on your respective device then, you can download the update package file from below:
Download Links
Happy installing!
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