Realme UI 5.0 Early Access: Upgrades, Compatible Devices, How To Download

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme is experimenting with Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14 on certain smartphones. Earlier, the models with access to the latest operating system were limited to Realme GT 2 Pro, GT Neo 5, and the GT Neo 3. Now, the brand has extended the rollout of Realme UI 5.0 to a couple of other handsets, including those in the Narzo 60 series and the GT Neo 3T. Here’s everything you need to know about the new features in the latest custom UI skin by the company.

Realme UI 5.0 Improvements

First, the Realme UI 5.0 brings several aesthetic improvements to provide a cleaner, more mature look to the user interface. The system animations and movements also feel more smoother. Realme has also worked on app loading times and improving the system’s overall stability. Other aspects of the update include improvements to the control center, lock screen, and widgets.

For instance, the control center of Realme UI 5.0 is slightly different from its predecessor’s. It contains a music toggle, like the one we’ve seen on iOS devices, and a bokeh effect that distinguishes between the app in the background and the elements of the control center.

Similarly, the lock screen has received an option to access Google Assistant, flashlight, or other device controls from the bottom left corner in the Realme UI 5.0. Regarding the app drawer, the latest UI version seems to have added an alphabetic slider at the right, which helps users locate apps based on their names. Further, more apps will support App Cloner in the coming software update.

Realme UI 5.0 Early Access Timeline

The early access began with Realme GT 2 Pro in September 2023. The next month, GT Neo 3 and GT Neo 3 150W received the beta version of the latest update. In November, the company added a total of five smartphones to the early access list, including the Realme 11 Pro 5G and 11 Pro+ 5G, Along with Narzo 60 5G, Narzo 60 Pro 5G, and the GT Neo 3T.

In December 2023, Realme will provide four devices with the Realme UI 5.0 beta version. These include C55, Realme 10 Pro 5G, 10 Pro+ 5G, and Narzo N55. In the first quarter of 2024, the brand will extend the update to 11 devices, which include the Realme 11 series, 9 series, and Narzo 50 series. Older devices like Realme 10, Realme 9, C53, and C51 will get the update in the second quarter.

How To Download The Latest Realme UI 5.0 Update

To get the Realme UI 5.0 beta update, users can head to Settings > About Device > Version > Version Number and tap it seven times to enable Develop Mode. Then they should apply the early access update via Settings > About Device and hit the Realme UI 4.0 banner at the top. They should then select the three dots in the top right corner, tap on Beta program, hit Early Access, and apply for the update.

Per the official community post, users will get the software update soon after submitting all needed information in the application channel via the abovementioned steps. However, before upgrading to the beta version, users must create a device backup to protect their data.

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