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Realme opens up Android 11 betas for Realme X2 Pro, Realme 7, Realme Narzo 20 Pro, and Realme 6 Pro
Realme has announced the Android 11 beta program for the Realme 6 Pro, Realme 7, Realme X2 Pro, and Realme Narzo 20 Pro. Check it out!
The Android 11 rollout is in full swing, with the likes of Samsung, Oppo, and Xiaomi rolling out the latest version of Android to their mid-range and budget smartphones. Now just as we say goodbye to 2020, Realme is joining the Android 11 party with Realme UI 2.0 betas for four smartphones. The company has announced the Android 11 beta program for the Realme 6 Pro, Realme 7, Realme X2 Pro, and Realme Narzo 20 Pro.
Google Camera 8.0 mod brings the Pixel 5's camera app to OnePlus, Xiaomi, ASUS, and other phones
Arnova's first Google Camera 8.0 mod brings Pixel 5's camera app to OnePlus, Xiaomi, ASUS, OPPO, Google, Samsung and Realme devices.
The Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G were launched with a new version of the Google Camera app (v8.0) that featured a revamped UI and some exciting new features. While the app was initially reserved for Google's latest phones, the company recently released Google Camera 8.1 which brought the new UI, Cinematic pan mode, and the Storage Saver feature to older Pixel devices. Now, thanks to the efforts of XDA Senior Member Arnova8G2, you can enjoy the new Google Camera 8.0 UI and features on a bunch of non-Pixel devices.
Realme X2 Pro and X3/X3 SuperZoom get new Realme UI updates with August 2020 patches, Super Power Saving Mode, and more
New Realme UI updates for the Realme X2 Pro and the Realme X3/X3 SuperZoom bring in Super Power Saving Mode, Multi-user support and more!
Realme jumped into the league of affordable high-end phones by launching the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus-powered Realme X2 Pro (our review) back in 2019. The Chinese OEM reused the same SoC while designing this year's Realme X3 series, which turned out to be an effective decision to keep the price low without sacrificing the raw horsepower. The Realme X2 Pro was launched with ColorOS 6.1 based on Android 9 Pie, while it received its Android 10/Realme UI update a few months ago and is scheduled to get an "Early Access" build of Android 11 in the coming days. The Realme X3/X3 SuperZoom, on the other hand, run on Android 10-based Realme UI out of the box. All of these three smartphones have recently received new Realme UI updates with tons of new software features and optimizations.
Realme devices are getting a new "Smooth Scrolling" feature
Realme has introduced a new "Smooth Scrolling" feature in Realme UI, which is now available via Realme Lab on select Realme smartphones.
Since its release, Realme's custom Android software, Realme UI, has managed to create its own loyal fanbase. The initial version of Realme UI is based on Android 10, while the upcoming second generation of the skin should be integrated on top of Android 11. Android purists might not like Realme's take on the operating system, but the OEM does offer a plethora of additional features and behavior changes through their custom user interface that you won’t find in stock Android. One such feature is "Smooth Scrolling", which is now being gradually rolled out to a number of Realme smartphones.
How to force 90Hz mode in every app on the Realme X2 Pro [Root]
The Realme X2 Pro features a 90Hz capable AMOLED display, but 90Hz mode doesn't work in all apps. Here's how to get around that.
The Realme X2 Pro is unquestionably one of the best-priced flagship-tier smartphones you can get, even in 2020. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC, the phone offers an impressive quad-camera setup, insanely fast 50W charging, and a high refresh rate 90Hz display. Users have the freedom to choose between the 60Hz and 90Hz refresh rates, but the 90Hz mode is actually limited to only a handful of third-party apps. Our own Tushar Mehta tried out the famous ADB command trick from the OnePlus 7 Pro/7T/7T Pro to unlock the 90Hz mode at all times in all apps, only to find out that it did not work on the Realme X2 Pro. That was obviously going to be the case since the X2 Pro doesn't run OxygenOS but rather ColorOS/Realme UI.
Realme announces long term beta and Android 11 Early Access for the Realme X2 Pro
Realme X2 Pro users can now participate in a long term beta of Realme UI, that will also give them early access to Android 11 in the future. Read on!
According to Google, the first beta of Android 11 should be available on June 3rd, 2020. The Mountain View giant had to delay the release due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and consequently published yet another Developer Preview version to fill the void. While the Developer Preview builds are meant for the Pixel lineup, Realme has now announced that the owners of the Realme X2 Pro will soon get "Early Access" to Android 11.
Realme X50 Pro 5G, Realme X2, and Realme X2 Pro Android 10 kernel source code now available
Realme has released kernel source and bootloader unlock utility for the Realme X50 Pro 5G. Realme X2/X2 Pro Android 10 kernel sources are available as well.
Realme unveiled three 5G devices so far, and the journey was started off with the mid-range Realme X50 back in January. The flagship-grade Snapdragon 865 powered Realme X50 Pro joined the club a few days later, while the newly released Realme X50m is the latest addition to the roster. The company has already published the kernel source code for the Realme X50, which might be suitable for the Realme X50m as well due to the vast number of similarities between these two phones. And now, Realme has released the kernel source for the Realme X50 Pro.
Realme X2 Pro Custom Developments: LineageOS 17.1, Official TWRP, AOSiP, and more
Looking to try out an AOSP based ROM on your Realme X2 Pro? Here are some Android 10-based custom ROMs that you can download right away.
Realme's first true flagship, the Realme X2 Pro (our review) packs in a Snapdragon 855+ chipset, a high refresh rate 90Hz display, and an impressive quad-camera array. While redefining the benchmark of affordable flagships, the company didn't forget to publish the kernel source code and the official bootloader unlock utility for the device in an effort to boost the aftermarket development scene. The stable version of Android 10-based Realme UI also landed on various regional variants of the phone across the globe at the beginning of this month. In case you are not satisfied with Realme's custom skin and want to give vanilla Android a try, here are some custom ROMs that you can flash right now.
[Update: Download Links] Realme X2, X2 Pro are getting the Android 10 stable update with Realme UI
The Realme X2 and the Realme X2 Pro, two mid-range/high-end phones from Realme, are now getting the latest Android 10 stable update based on Realme UI.
The Realme X2 and Realme X2 Pro were launched globally some time ago. The Realme X2 (review) had fiery midrange specs with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, a 64MP quad-camera and up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The X2 Pro (review), on the other hand, served the flagship space by bumping up the specs with a Snapdragon 855+ and up to 12 GB of RAM. Both phones served as Realme's hottest devices for the last quarter of 2019, and now we have some good news for owners of both of these phones: an Android 10 update is coming your way after the conclusion of the opt-in beta.
[Update 4: Realme UI beta recruitment for Realme X2 Pro] Realme announces its Android 10 update roadmap for the Realme X series
After rolling out Realme UI for Realme 3 Pro and Realme XT, the company is now recruiting beta testers for the Android 10 update on Realme X2.
Realme is treading with a fast pace, especially when it comes to launching new devices. Earlier this month, they launched their first true flagship, the Realme X2 Pro, with Snapdragon 855+, 50W SuperVOOC charging, 64MP quad cameras, and so many other exciting features. At the same event in Madrid, Spain, the company also launched the Realme X2, which is the Realme XT but with faster 30W charging and a Snapdragon 730G for better performance, and the Realme Q (Realme 5 Pro in India). But one aspect of Realme phones that has left user expectations sore is the software and the company is now working to bring the experience closer to stock Android with ColorOS 7.
OPPO Find X2, Realme X50 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S20, and iQOO 3 support dual-frequency GNSS for better location tracking
OPPO Find X2, Realme X50 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S20, and iQOO 3 are among the latest phones which support dual-frequency GNSS for better location tracking.
Location services are among of the most useful applications on your phone, not only helping navigate your way but also allowing several apps to tailor features and services based on your location. A lot of these applications and other features like the AR-based Live View in Google Maps require high accuracy in your position. While the traditional Global Satellite Navigation Systems (GNSS) use radio waves of a single frequency to communicate with artificial positioning satellites and may not be very accurate, dual-frequency GNSS are gaining attention for their higher accuracy. A slew of recently launched Android phones which support dual-frequency GNSS includes the Realme X50 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S20 series, iQOO 3, OPPO Find X.
Realme X2 Pro and Realme C2 get updates with January 2020 security patches, and more
Realme X2 Pro gets VoWiFi along with Jan 2020 security patches while the Realme C2 gets Jan 2020 security patches with latest updates.
India's smartphone market booming and that's because of the high demand for new features at affordable prices. Brands of Chinese origin, such as Xiaomi, Realme, Vivo, OPPO, etc. occupy four out of the top five positions. Among these brands, Realme has launched the highest number of noteworthy devices in 2019 and a large number of launches were followed by a staggering growth in shipments globally during the first half of 2019. Although Realme's market share declined in the last quarter of 2019 after a busy festive season, its shipments are still growing positively. Besides launching so many devices, Realme has also paid attention to regular security updates and the company has now rolled out January security patches for the flagship Realme X2 Pro and the entry-level Realme C2 along with VoWi-Fi support for the former.
Realme X2 and X2 Pro receive updates with December 2019 security patches, fix for fingerprint scanner on bootloader unlock
Realme has started rolling out ColorOS 6.1 updates for the Realme X2 and X2 Pro featuring the Android security patches for December 2019 and more.
Realme has been doing a great job of releasing timely security updates for its devices over the last couple of months. Following the rollout of the Android security patches for December 2019 early last month, the company rolled out updates for several of its devices, including the Realme 1, U1, 3 Pro, XT, C2, 5 Pro and Realme X, with the December 2019 patches and some minor changes to the OS. Last week, Realme released a similar update for the budget-centric Realme 5 and Realme 5s with the December security patches and a few bug fixes. And now, the company is rolling out updates for the mid-range Realme X2 and its flagship Realme X2 Pro.
[Update 3: 6GB/64GB now available in India] Realme X2 Pro with insane 50W fast charging and flagship specs gets a jaw-dropping price in India
Realme X2 Pro with Snapdragon 855+, 50W fast charging, 64MP quad cameras with 2X telephoto, gets a new 6GB/64GB variant in India for ₹27,999.
Realme has grown at an astonishing rate over the last year and this controverts the globally declining demand for smartphones. Starting its journey with entry-level smartphones, Realme has rapidly evolved to grab a major chunk of the mid-range segment and is now vying for a share in the segment of flagships – or rather, flagship killers. Last month, Realme launched the Realme X2 Pro, their first true flagship smartphone, in China and Europe and today they're launching the smartphone in India for an insane price of ₹29,999 ($417).
XDA's Top Smartphones of 2019
Some of the XDA Staff have put together their picks for the Top Smartphones (and more) of 2019! Read our picks and tell us yours!
It's truly crazy to think about all of the new technology that is launched in one year. 2019 was no different, of course. Hundreds of phones, hardware advancements, new software features, and even new form factors made headlines this year. So what was the best of the best? Some of the XDA Staff have put together their picks for the Top Smartphones (and more) of 2019! Here's a quick breakdown of our picks. Check out the full explanations below the chart.
Realme X2 Pro Review: The new benchmark for affordable flagships
The Realme X2 Pro runs smooth and charges faster than any other globally available phone. Read our review to learn more about what makes it a steal deal.
No conversation about the smartphone brand Realme is complete without citing their phenomenal growth. Ever since it launched last year, Realme has skyrocketed and evolved from an underdog catering to the sub-$150 segment into a major threat to other brands. The company has recently announced a mesmerizing new smartphone – the Realme X2 Pro, which happens to be their first true flagship phone. After anchoring its position in lower price segments, Realme is hoping to solidify its name in the affordable flagship category by promising unchallenged performance for a highly competitive price.
TWRP now supports the Redmi Note 8/8T, Xiaomi Mi 9, and Realme X2 Pro
Developers behind the popular TWRP custom recovery have now added official support for the Redmi Note 8/8T, Xiaomi Mi 9, and Realme X2 Pro.
The TWRP custom recovery is undoubtedly one of the best options for the Android community to install any kind of third-party software on their devices. However, the recovery doesn't offer official support for all devices due to the sheer number of phones launched each month. Thankfully, the team behind the open-source recovery is quite active and keeps adding new phones to the list of supported devices ever so often. Most recently, the developers added support for the Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro, Nokia 7.2, and Nokia 6.2. Now, the team has extended support for a few more devices.
Realme X2 Pro update brings camera and 90Hz refresh rate improvements
Realme has now started rolling out another ColorOS 6.1 update for the Realme X2 Pro featuring optimizations for nightscape and the 90Hz display.
Earlier this month, Realme launched its first true flagship — the Realme X2 Pro — in India. The device packs in top-of-the-line specifications, including a Snapdragon 855+ chip, up to 12GB of RAM, 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage, and a high refresh rate 90Hz AMOLED display. Since its launch, Realme has rolled out an update for the device, featuring the Android security patch for November 2019, and it has also released a bootloader unlock tool and its kernel sources. Now, the company is rolling out yet another update for the Realme X2 Pro in India, with optimizations to the camera and 90Hz display.
Realme X2 Pro bootloader unlock tool and kernel source code are now available
Realme has now released a bootloader unlock tool and kernel sources for its flagship Realme X2 Pro, kicking off third-party development for the device.
Realme has seen tremendous growth over the last year, thanks to the company's compelling lineup of budget and mid-range devices. With the launch of the Realme X2 Pro last month, the company forayed into the affordable flagship space, offering top-of-the-line specifications at a relatively affordable price. The company's first true flagship packs in a Snapdragon 855+ chipset, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Much like other flagships in the market today, it also features a high refresh rate 90Hz display and an impressive quad-camera array. Now, in a bid to promote third-party development for the device, Realme is allowing bootloader unlocking and has released kernel sources for the Realme X2 Pro.
Google's ARCore now supports the Realme X2/Pro, OPPO Reno 2, LG G8X, and more
Google's ARCore has now extended support for the Realme X2, Realme X2 Pro, Oppo Reno 2, LG G8X, LG Q70, Oppo F11 Pro, and more.
Google's ARCore (now Google Play Services for AR) is an SDK that allows developers to add augmented reality features to apps. While it doesn't require any specialized hardware, Google still has to work with OEMs to create custom calibration profiles for each device. Since each device has a different camera and sensor setup, getting the calibration correct is crucial for the AR features to work properly. Over the last few months, Google has whitelisted a number of new devices to support ARCore and now the company has added the Realme X2/X2 Pro, OPPO Reno 2, LG G8X, and more to the list.