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Realme U1, Realme 1 Start Receiving ColorOS 6 Beta Update With Android 9 Pie, May Android Security Patch

Realme U1, Realme 1 Start Receiving ColorOS 6 Beta Update With Android 9 Pie, May Android Security Patch

The ColorOS 6 beta is now rolling out as an over-the-air (OTA) update to registered users.

By Gadgets 360 Staff | Updated: 6 June 2019 12:20 IST

Realme U1, Realme 1 Start Receiving ColorOS 6 Beta Update With Android 9 Pie, May Android Security Patch

Realme U1 ColorOS 6 beta update is said to be 2GB in size, whereas Realme 1 update is 2.11GB

Highlights

Realme U1, Realme 1 final ColorOS 6 updates are expected in three weeks
Realme U1 was originally launched in India in November last year
Realme 1 debuted with ColorOS 5.0, based on Android 8.1 Oreo

Realme has opened the registrations for the ColorOS 6 beta programme for Realme 1 and Realme U1 smartphones. ColorOS 6 is based on Android 9 Pie and the new beta programme will give a chance to Realme U1 and Realme 1 users to try out the new update before it is officially released to the public. The Chinese smartphone maker is expecting to start rolling out the ColorOS 6 stable update for the two phones in around three weeks.

According to a post on official Realme forum, the Realme team is looking for volunteers to test the ColorOS 6 beta for Realme U1 and Realme 1. The interested device owners can head over to the forum to sign up for the beta programme. The company seeks the device users to try out the ColorOS 6 beta update and given feedback if they come across any bugs in the software. Given it will be a beta software, it is not ideal to install on a smartphone that you use as your daily driver unless you are feeling adventurous.

Realme notes that installing the beta software will not wipe the phone's data, but it is ideal to keep a backup. As per the user reports on Realme forum, the consumers who have registered for the beta programme are already receiving the ColorOS 6 beta as an over-the-air (OTA) update.

In terms of changes, the ColorOS 6 beta for Realme 1 will bring new notification icons in status bar, a new navigation gesture, an app drawer to the ColorOS launcher, Riding Mode, and May Android Security patch. Additionally, the beta update includes new UI for notification panel, update UI for AI Board, and tweaked default theme. Further, the ColorOS 6 beta adds Nightscape mode, HAL3 support, Realme Game Center, and Realme Community app.

ColorOS 6 beta for Realme U1 will bring all the features present in Realme 1 ColorOS 6 beta as well as Realme Theme Store. Realme U1 update is said to be 2GB in size, whereas Realme 1 update is 2.11GB.

To recall, Realme 1 was originally launched in India in May last year with ColorOS 5.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo, whereas Realme U1 debuted in November last year with ColorOS 5.2 based on Android 8.1 Oreo.

Realme 1

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Unique design
Great performance
Value for money
Good battery life

Bad
Average cameras
No fingerprint sensor
Cluttered OS

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Display 6.00-inch

Processor MediaTek Helio P60 (MT6771)

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 13-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 3410mAh

OS Android 8.1

Resolution 1080x2160 pixels

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Realme U1

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Smooth app and gaming performance
Looks good
Bright and crisp display
Cameras do well in good light
Fast face unlock

Bad
No 4K recording and video stabilisation
Cameras struggle in low light
Body attracts smudges easily

Read detailed Realme U1 review

Display 6.30-inch

Processor MediaTek Helio P70

Front Camera 25-megapixel

Rear Camera 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 4GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 3500mAh

OS Android 8.1 Oreo

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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