Realme UI 5.0 Early Access: Upgrades, Compatible Devices, How To Download،
Chinese smartphone maker Realme is experimenting with Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14 on select smartphones. Previously, models with access to the latest OS were limited to the Realme GT 2 Pro, GT Neo 5, and GT Neo 3. Now, the brand has extended the Realme UI 5.0 rollout to a few more handsets, including those in the Narzo 60 series and the GT Neo 3T. Here's everything you need to know about the new features in the company's latest custom UI skin.
Realme UI 5.0 Improvements
Firstly, the Realme UI 5.0 brings several aesthetic improvements to give a cleaner and more mature look to the UI. System animations and movements also appear smoother. Realme has also worked on app loading times and improving overall system stability. Other aspects of the update include improvements to the Control Center, lock screen, and widgets.
For example, Realme UI 5.0's Control Center is slightly different from its predecessor. It contains a music toggle, like the one we've seen on iOS devices, and a bokeh effect that distinguishes between the background app and Control Center items.
Similarly, the lock screen received an option to access Google Assistant, flashlight or other device controls from the bottom left corner of Realme UI 5.0. Regarding the app drawer, the latest version of the UI seems to have added an alphabetical slider on the right, which helps users locate apps based on their name. Additionally, more apps will support App Cloner in the next software update.
Realme UI 5.0 Early Access Timeline
Early access began with Realme GT 2 Pro in September 2023. The following month, GT Neo 3 and GT Neo 3 150W received the beta version of the latest update. In November, the company added a total of five smartphones to the early access list, including the Realme 11 Pro 5G and 11 Pro+ 5G, as well as the Narzo 60 5G, Narzo 60 Pro 5G, and GT Neo 3T.
In December 2023, Realme will provide four devices with Realme UI 5.0 beta. These include the C55, Realme 10 Pro 5G, 10 Pro+ 5G, and Narzo N55. In Q1 2024, the brand will expand the update to 11 devices, including Realme 11, 9, and Narzo 50 series. Older devices like Realme 10, Realme 9, C53, and C51 will receive the update in Q2.
How to download the latest Realme UI 5.0 update
To get the Realme UI 5.0 beta update, users can go to Settings > About device > Version > Build number and tap it seven times to enable development mode. Next, they need to apply the early access update via Settings > About device and click on the Realme UI 4.0 banner at the top. They then need to select the three dots in the upper right corner, tap on the beta program, click on Early Access and request the update.
According to the official community post, users will receive the software update soon after submitting all the necessary information in the application channel via the steps mentioned above. However, before upgrading to the beta version, users must create a device backup to protect their data.
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