[Update, May 11]: realme has now announced realme UI 2.0 Early access program for realme X7 5G users in India. Users running firmware version [RMX3092PU_11.A.14/ RMX3092PU_11.A.16/ RMX3092PU_11.A.17 are eligible to apply for the Early Access program.
Settings ⇾ Software Update ⇾ Tap on the settings icon in the top right corner ⇾ Trial Version ⇾ Apply Now ⇾ Submit your details and finish the quiz. Soon after submitting the form, users will receive the realme UI 2.0 Early Access version update on their device.
[Update, Apr 30]: realme has now announced realme UI 2.0 Early access program for realme C15 Qualcomm Edition in India. Users running firmware version RMX2195PU_11_A.29/RMX2195PU_11_A.31 are eligible to apply for the Early Access program.
[Earlier, Jan30]: realme announced the realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 a couple of months back. The company has already updated its flagship offering realme X50 Pro to realme UI 2.0. While, several devices such as realme 7 Pro, realme 7, realme Narzo 20 Pro, realme 6 Pro, and realme X2 Pro have got taste of Android 11 with realme UI 2.0 Early Access. Now, the company has announced realme UI 2.0 Early Access program for several other devices including realme X3, realme X3 SuperZoom, realme 6, realme X2, realme C12, and realme C15.
How do I apply for realme UI 2.0 Early Access program?
- realme X3 users must be running RMX2081_11_A.47 version to apply for the program.
- realme X3 SuperZoom users must be running RMX2081_11_A.47 version on their devices to apply for the program.
- realme X2 users must be running RMX1992EX_11_C.16 software version on their device to apply for the program.
- realme 6 users must be running RMX2001_11_B.55 version on their devices to apply for the program.
- realme C15 users must be running RMX2180_11_A.83 version on their devices to apply for the program.
- realme C12 users must be running RMX2189_11_A.83 version on their devices to apply for the program.
Users can head over to the Settings ⇾ Software Update ⇾ Tap on the settings icon in the top right corner ⇾ Trial Version ⇾ Apply Now ⇾ Submit your details and finish the quiz. Soon after submitting the form, users will receive the realme UI 2.0 Early Access version update on their device.
Things to keep in mind before updating to realme UI 2.0 Early Access version!
There must be at least 5 GB free storage on the device and the device must not be rooted. realme advises to backup personal data before proceeding with the process and says that there may be unpredictable effects on your phone which might affect day to day performance, but that’s something obvious considering these are Early Access builds. realme also warns that some functions may not operate properly because of third-party firmware incompatibility. Check out the details below,
realme X3 series device users will not be able to use Starry Mode, Pro Night Mode, and they might also face Camera lag when record and playback the 960FPS slow-motion video.
Pro Night Mode, 960fps slow-motion function, DC dimming function will not be available for realme X2 users in realme UI 2.0 for now. The company says that these features will be back in future updates. Users will also face issues with Portrait modes such as Portrait mode freezes and portrait filter selected in portrait mode freezes and crashes.
realme 6 users are likely to encounter Swipe-up gestures lag and screen stuck under some scenarios. Also, the company says that there is a low probability that the virtual button window will be transparent when calling out in the game. So, keep that in mind before you update your device.
realme recommends that realme C12 and realme C15 users must use virtual buttons navigation after updating to realme UI 2.0 for now as Android 11 update will temporarily disable the Swipe-up gestures. Realme will bring back the functionality with future updates. realme C series users will also face lag in some scenes including lags when users switch to the desktop using the Swipe gesture from both sides.
Can I roll back my device to Android 10?
Yes, realme provides an option to rollback to Android 10. Though, the company warns users that their personal data will be erased if they want to roll back to Android 10 based realme UI 1.0. Also, users will not receive Early Access version update after they roll-back to Android 10.
Android 11 based realme UI 2.0 Features!
Android 11 based realme UI 2.0 comes with new features such as System Cloner, Quick Return Bubble, Enhanced Dark Mode, New App Drawer, Third-party Icon Support, Redesigned Notification Panel, Revamped Always-On display, Improved Game Space, and more. Head over to this post to check out all the Android 11 based realme UI 2.0 features in detail.
Various users on realme Community have reported that they have received the update on their devices post submitting the application. So, incase you have any of the above-mentioned device, head over to Settings → Software Update ⇾ Tap on the settings icon in the top right corner → Trial Version → Apply Now, to receive realme UI 2.0 on your device!