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Realme 3, Realme 3i Update Brings Dark Mode, November Security Patch, More

Realme 3, Realme 3i Update Brings Dark Mode, November Security Patch, More

The Realme 3 and Realme 3i November update also brings Clone Apps support for more third-party applications.

By Tasneem Akolawala | Updated: 13 November 2019 16:39 IST

Realme 3, Realme 3i Update Brings Dark Mode, November Security Patch, More

Realme 3 and Realme 3i get a new update

Highlights

The update brings optimized lock screen clock widget design
The version number for the update is RMX1821EX_11.A.24
The update brings customizable data consumption reminder

Realme 3 and Realme 3i are the latest phones to get system-wide dark mode with their November update. The update also brings along the November Android security patch, and much more. Both the phones are receiving the update in a staged manner, and full rollout will be completed in a few days, after no critical bugs are found. The changelog suggests addition of Realme Laboratory, Google Digital Wellbeing, and updated battery interface display among other things. Realme 5 also got the dark mode support recently, alongside the October security patch.

Realme took to its forums to announce the rollout of the November Android security update for the Realme 3 and Realme 3i. The version number for the update is RMX1821EX_11.A.24, and we recommend downloading it as soon as it arrives. The size of the update for Realme 3i and Realme 3 users is 2.04GB. Check for the update manually in Settings, and install it under a strong Wi-Fi connection and while the phone is on charge. The company has also made available a manual download link on its support page. Users can download it using the Simple Mode or Recovery Mode. You can download the latest update manually, using the link below:

Realme 3 November Update Link

Realme 3i November Update Link

The changlog suggests system-wide dark mode, addition of Google Digital Wellbeing, and Realme Laboratory. The update adds the ability to activate ‘Lockdown Mode' by long pressing the power button, and it also can now display the data consumed by connected devices as well as offer customisable data consumption reminder. As mentioned, the Realme 3 and Realme 3i November update brings an updated charging animation, an updated battery interface display, a new option for notification dots for updates, and clone apps support for more third party apps like Paytm, PhonePe, Amazon, and Flipkart.

The Realme 3 and Realme 3i November update also optimises lock screen clock widget design, a new date and weather widget, and optimised smart assistant interface. The update brings a redesigned notification centre style, the ability to swipe left or right to dismiss message notifications, and a new fast switch toggle between SIMs in notification centre. The latest update removes the reminder after hotspot has been enabled, adds a new option to swipe down on home screen for global search or notification centre, and removes the prompt when device is rooted.

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Realme 3

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Sturdy body
Powerful processor
Quick face recognition
ColorOS 6.0 looks slick

Bad
Front and rear get smudged easily
Average cameras
Videos aren’t stabilised
HD resolution display

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Display 6.20-inch

Processor MediaTek Helio P70

Front Camera 13-megapixel

Rear Camera 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 3GB

Storage 32GB

Battery Capacity 4230mAh

OS Android Pie

Resolution 720x1520 pixels

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Realme 3i

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Sturdy body
Quick face recognition
Decent selfie camera
Smooth UI and app performance

Bad
Slow charging
Weak low-light camera performance
No stabilisation for video recording

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Display 6.20-inch

Processor MediaTek Helio P60 (MT6771)

Front Camera 13-megapixel

Rear Camera 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 4GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 4230mAh

OS Android Pie

Resolution 720x1520 pixels

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