Today Realme started rolling Color OS 6 based on Android 9.0 Pie update to Realme 1 and Realme U1 devices globally. The updates are live in Indian region with software version CPH1859EX_11_A.37 for Realme 1 and for Realme U1: RMX1831EX_11_A.09 and RMX1831EX_11_A.10.
Realme has now started to roll out the beta version of their Color OS for the Realme 1 and U1. The users can now enroll and use the beta to test the new Android 9 Pie based Color OS on their respective devices. Supposedly, it was expected that these devices will receive the Android 9 Pie based Color OS much earlier but, due to several delays, the company has finally rolled out the beta download. Moreover, anyone with a Realme 1 and U1 can enroll themselves as there are very limited seats available for enrollment.
The Color OS was released along with the company’s Realme 3 and 3 Pro. Besides, the company also promised to bring this Color OS and other updates to its older smartphones as well. There is a number of new and good features now available with this update and the users can their hands on them. According to the company’s update schedule, the final version or the stable version of the Color OS will be available three weeks from now.
According to the CEO of the company, Madhav Seth, while answering some questions he tweeted the following;
Time for some updates on
Andriod pie +color os 6 -(beta version)
（1）2 Pro : 15th May with Hal3 Support
（2）Realme 1/U1 : 5th June
（3）Realme 2/C1 : 15th June
beta to final version will be in a phased manner i.e within 15-20 days .
RT to let all the users know.— Madhav X (@MadhavSheth1) April 29, 2019
However, before installing the beta version of the Color OS, it is advised to create a backup of the device memory and all the other files in your smartphone.
The changes that the new beta version of the Color OS which is based on the Android Pie are as follows;
Table of Contents
New Features in Realme 1
System
- Added notification icons in the status bar
- A new navigation gesture
- App drawer to ColorOS launcher
- Riding Mode
- Live Wallpaper
- Android Security Patch Level: May 5th, 2019
UI
- UI of the notification panel
- Updated UI of AI Board
- Updated default theme
Camera
- Nightscape Mode
- Added HAL3 support
Applications
- Added realme Game Center (certain regions)
- Realme community app (certain regions)
New Features in Realme U1
System
- Notification icons in the status bar
- Added lock screen magazine
- A new navigation gesture
- App drawer to ColorOS launcher
- Added Riding Mode
- Live Wallpaper
- Android Security Patch Level: May 5th, 2019
User Interface
- UI of the notification panel
- Updated UI of AI Board
- Updated default theme
Camera
- Nightscape Mode
- Added HAL3 support
Applications
- Added Realme Theme Store
- Added Realme App Market (certain regions)
- Realme Game Center (certain regions)
- Note – Lockscreen Magazine will be added later with a future OTA.
Enrollment Forms
Please find below the enrollment Google Doc forms to be able to enroll yourself for this Color OS Android 9 based beta update;
Moreover, it is advised that not to lose heart if you failed to enroll for the Color OS for Realme 1 and Realme U1. The company will anyhow release the stable version of the Android 9 based Color OS in three weeks.
Download Firmware Here
CPH1859EX_11_A.37 for Realme 1: Download Link
Realme U1: RMX1831EX_11_A.09 and RMX1831EX_11_A.10: Download Link
Quick Specifications Review
Realme U1
The Realme U1 is powered by the MediaTek Helio P70 Octa Core processor alongside 3GB of RAM. The display is 6.3-inch IPS LCD with a pixel density of 409 PPI. On the camera department, the Realme U1 houses dual camera set up with 13 MP + 2 MP with LED Flash. The smartphone has a 25 MP shooter for the front camera. Under the hood, the battery capacity is 3500 mAH.
Realme 1
The Realme 1 packs a 3410 mAh battery. The display of the screen is 6 inch IPS LCD with 402 PPI. The primary camera is a 13 MP shooter and the front camera is the 8 MP shooter. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio P60 processor with 6GB RAM.