As per the roadmap, promise Realme slowly pushing Realme UI updates to its mobiles. In this list, Realme 3 and 3i, both got Realme UI Android 10 based OS. Both mobiles are the same in specs. They called by different names in some regions. Other than that, both can work with the same model OS. You can always update your mobile using the OTA option in settings. When you can’t do the auto method, you can try one of the below manual methods. First, work with the Online process. When you can’t succeed in that method, you can try an Internal or SD card update way. When you have rooted mobile, you should follow the TWRP based process. Or Else, you will lose root access.
Realme 3 and 3i Android 10 Realme UI Firmware Flash
Official OTA Method
If you’re going to update a security patch to the current month, don’t go for the manual method. Try this Automatic method.
The process is straightforward and straightforward;
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Go to your device setting menu and scroll down to the bottom
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Tap on “Software Update”
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You may have to refresh the page to start the OTA upgrade process.
Downloads
- RMX1821EX_11_C.10 (Realme 3 and 3i)
Manual Method (RMX1821)
Note
- Check Your Device Mobile No. If you flash Different model number, you will lose some features based on your region.
- Battery Percentage Above 50.
- Backup Your Device.
Simple Method
- Download Realme 3/3i Android 10 firmware and Copy it in your mobile Root Internal storage.
- Don’t put the file in the folder.
- Go to File Manager, Select downloaded firmware. It will ask for the update process, Select “Update Now.”
Stock Recovery Method
- Download firmware from the above link and copy it on your mobile.
- Switch off your device. Then, enter into Recovery mode. To do this, press and hold down the Volume Down+ Power buttons at the same time for some time.
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Press the Volume Down button to continue when you see the warning message.
- Select “Install from the storage device.” select the storage where you downloaded your firmware file.
- Wait for the process to complete. Don’t interrupt your mobile during the process.
Online Update Method
This method will not wipe user data. But, You need a Stable Wi-Fi Connection for this. The Network should not be interrupted during the process.
- Connect your mobile with W-Fi and test the Data Network is working correctly.
- Switch off your device. Then, enter into Recovery mode. To do this, press and hold down the Volume Down+ Power buttons at the same time for some time.
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Press the Volume Down button to continue when you see the warning message.
- Select “Online update.”
- Wait for the process to complete. Don’t interrupt your mobile during the process.
TWRP Recovery Method
This method is for those who want to return to Stock firmware If you are using Custom ROM. Full TWRP Backup on External storage is necessary. You will lose All Data.
- Download firmware from the above link and Copy it in your External mobile storage. Don’t copy it in your Internal Storage. We are going to Wipe the entire Internal memory.
- Extract the firmware file in your PC and copy the Vbmeta.img file to your mobile external storage.
- Download the Magisk Manager zip file and copy it in your mobile external memory.
- Switch off your device. Then, enter into TWRP Recovery mode. To do this, press and hold down the Volume Down+ Power buttons at the same time for some time.
- Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select System, Dalvik Cache Data. (Will Wipe all Data Including user Data)
- Return to Home of TWRP select Install.
- Select firmware.ozip.
- Return to Home of TWRP select Install.
- Select vbmeta.img file.
- The same way, install the Magisk file.
- After the Installation Reboot Your Mobile.
- You can Check the Firmware Details->Settings->About->Version.
Oppo Realme UI Android 10 Features
General Android 10 features
Custom Skin OS mobile manufacturers always add some extra features on the Stock Android features. So, I split this section into General and exclusive features. This General section will cover the usual things available in the Android 10. For In-depth features, you can refer- Android 10 features.
Live Caption
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You know this already, If you turn on Subtitles in the Youtube, It will auto-generate the captions. The Same functionality can be work on all over your device videos. It Doesn’t require Wi-Fi/ Data. This feature not yet available. But, It will be rolling out soon.
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The language limit depends on Google Data.
Smart Reply
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It is already available in the Pie version. But it is limited. Now you can explore more actions when you get the messages. You can Open Links, Open Apps based on the messages.
Sound Amplifier
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We always do this using Third-party apps. Now we can adjust the Volume and Tune, Equalize using the in-built feature. You can do a lot of things like Reduce noise, Enhance the Tune like that.
Enhanced Gesture Navigation
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The True Gesture Navigation has finally arrived. It may not be best compare with OnePlus devices, But It is way better than the Pie 9.0 version. If you swipe From Left to Right, It goes forward. Right to Left goes Backward. Home button work as usual. You can access recently used apps By Swiping Quarter Screen to the Top. Simple Navigation to avoid confusion.
Dark Mode
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It is not like Night Mode. It didn’t add a filter in the Display. If you have OLED Display, It will surely save your battery power from 5-30% based on your usage.
Privacy
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Google always added enhanced Privacy features in every Android version. In the 10th version, You can handle your Privacy lot better. It will always tell you when your installed apps access your location in the background so that you can manage whether you need that permission on Always or During the app usage.
Direct System Updates
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Unlike regular OTA updates from your Manufacturers, the frequent patch updates will be handled by Google After you updated to Android 10 version. The update will utilize the Google Play App. If you have Custom Skin OS from your Manufacturer, Google will not change the UI. They will handle only Patch updates. The direct Security patch update is one of the most critical steps taken from their side. It will help all the users who are tired of their Manufacturer Late updates.
Focus Mode
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It can be an additional function of Digital Wellbeing. Now you can Pause some apps to avoid the Notifications For a short time or a Long time. Some mobiles are made based on this scenario. To avoid distractions and get focused on what you are doing. Think you are Studying, and Single Whatsapp message can redirect you. With the help of this feature, you can use only Study apps during your Study time.
Family Link
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It is like Parental Control. You can control the App Timings within your Added Google Accounts.
Other improvements and changes
- HEIF Image, Monochrome Camera Support.
- New Set of Emoji.
- Enhanced Adaptive Battery Improvements compare with the Pie version.
- Contaminant Detection- If any moistures are in your USB Ports, your mobile will alert you.
Realme UI Exclusive Features
The following features are only exclusive to Realme UI additional to the general Android 10 features.
UI
- Enhanced Real UI design considering both Animation and Performance.
Smart Sidebar
- Realme, Optimized One hand operation like Samsung One hand mode.
- They replaced the already available file console with the File manager.
- If you drag the app from Smartbar, you can open that app in the Split window. This feature will be handy when you want to copy the contents from different places and paste it in the Document and make arrangements.
- Now you can customize the opacity of the Smart sidebar, and in full screen, you can hide the sidebar.
Screenshot
- Like OnePlus, you can take a screenshot with your three-finger gesture on the screen.
- Extended Screenshot Support- You can take a full screenshot of web pages Instead of only visible items.
Gestures
- New Android 10 Gestures added.
System
- New Charging animation added.
- Pause feature added in Screen recording.
- Now you can view the RAM use of individual apps in Task Manager.
Game Space
- Optimized Visual interaction added.
Security
- Now you can generate a random MAC address for your Wi-Fi connection. It allows staying protected when you use public Wi-Fi networks.
Camera and Photos
- Optimized Camera Interface to better access the settings.
- They updated Album UI for a better thumbnails view.
- Eighty different Album recommendation scenes added.
Communication
- Realme Now supports Vivo and Oppo devices.
Music
- Dual-mode music share added in the Realme lab.
Wrap Up
If you are in Stock firmware, Use the Internal Memory method. It is comfortable and safe; You can update like a Regular OTA Update. If you moved to a different region other than your purchased area, you could try with a VPN to get the update. Don’t download any third-party apps; sometimes, it may trigger the updates process. In my opinion, Realme UI is better to compare with some other Custom Skin OS like MIUI. So try to use this OS instead of a Custom OS. But the decision is your choice…:). Realme slowly rolling out the Android 10 updates as per the road map. We can expect the updates on other devices soon.
Selva Ganesh is the Chief Editor of this Blog. He is a Computer Science Engineer, An experienced Android Developer, Professional Blogger with 8+ years in the field. He completed courses about Google News Initiative. He runs Android Infotech which offers Problem Solving Articles around the globe.
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