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Realme 2 Pro, Realme 2, Realme C1 Start Receiving Software Update With March Android Security Patch

Realme 2 Pro, Realme 2, Realme C1 Start Receiving Software Update With March Android Security Patch

By Gadgets 360 Staff | Updated: 29 March 2019 12:33 IST

Realme 2 update carries the build number RMX1805EX_11.A.25_0250_201903192122

Highlights

Realme 2 update also brings expert mode, fingerprint shooting in camera
Realme 2 Pro is expected to get ColorOS 6.0 soon
The software update will gradually roll out over the next few days

Realme has started rolling out new ColorOS updates for Realme 2 Pro, Realme 2, and Realme C1 smartphones. The software updates are now live over-the-air (OTA) and will reach all Realme 2 Pro, Realme 2, and Realme C1 devices over the next few days. According to the company, the new ColorOS update primarily brings the March Android security patch to the smartphones. All three software updates are live in India and Indonesia markets. Realme has also published the update files on the company website for manual installation.

Realme announced the arrival of the new software updates on its website. According to the company, the Realme 2 Pro update carries the software build number RMX1801EX_11.A.17_0170_201903151409 and just includes the March Android security patch for the smartphone. The company also hinted that the ColorOS 6 update will soon be bringing a number of new features to the phone. One of our team members' units has received the update, and you can see screenshots below.

Realme 2 Pro software update is now live over-the-air (OTA)

The Realme 2 update carries the build number RMX1805EX_11.A.25_0250_201903192122 and includes not only the March Android security patch, but also the Expert mode and fingerprint shooting for the camera app. The fingerprint shooting allows the users to tap the fingerprint sensor to click a picture when in the camera app. Lastly, the Realme C1 update's build number is same as the Realme 2 update and the phone will be getting the same changes except the fingerprint shooting mode.

Among other Realme phones, Realme U1 has already received the March security update. The Realme 1 and Realme 3 are the only phones left to get this month's security update.

To recall, Realme, a spin-off of Oppo, had launched the Realme 2 Pro and Realme C1 smartphones in India in September last year, whereas the Realme 2 arrived in the country in August 2018.

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Realme 2 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Solid build quality
Minuscule notch
Plenty of storage and RAM
Bright and lively display
Face recognition is quick

Bad
Laminated back scuffs easily
Average low-light camera performance

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Display 6.30-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 660

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 3500mAh

OS Android 8.1

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Realme 2

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Stellar battery life
Unique, snazzy design

Bad
Average cameras
Dim, reflective display
Iffy fingerprint sensor

Read detailed Realme 2 review

Display 6.20-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 450

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 3GB

Storage 32GB

Battery Capacity 4230mAh

OS Android 8.1

Resolution 720x1520 pixels

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Realme C1

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Dual 4G VoLTE
Excellent battery life
Large and bright display
Dedicated microSD slot

Bad
Average cameras
Usage can feel sluggish
Laminated back prone to scratches

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Display 6.20-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 450

Front Camera 5-megapixel

Rear Camera 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 2GB

Storage 16GB

Battery Capacity 4230mAh

OS Android 8.1

Resolution 720x1520 pixels

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