Realme 1 and U1 get Android Pie  ColorOS 6 update

As promised, Realme has started rolling out the Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 update for the Realme 1 and the Realme U1.

The new firmware for the Realme 1 carries version number CPH1859EX_11_A.37 while the firmware for Realme U1 comes bearing version number RMX1831EX_11_A.10.

 Realme U1

The ColorOS 6 update brings in new UI, an app drawer, a theme store, as well as a Riding Mode. It also comes with a Nightscape Mode and bumps up the Android security patch level on the Realme 1 and U1 to May 5, 2019. You can check out the full changelog below:

• System
  • Added notification icons in status bar
  • Added a new navigation gesture
  • Added app drawer to ColorOS launcher
  • Added Riding Mode
  • Added Live Wallpaper
  • Android Security Patch Level: May 5th, 2019
• UI
  • Updated UI of the notification panel
  • Updated UI of AI Board
  • Updated default theme
• Camera
  • Added Nightscape Mode
• Applications
  • Added realme Theme Store
  • Added realme Game Center (certain regions)
  • Added realme Community (certain regions)

Realme is rolling out this ColorOS 6 update for both the smartphones in a staged manner, so it will be a few weeks before all the units get the new build.

The Realm 2 and C1 were also promised the Android Pie update in June, so owners of these phones should expect an announcement soon.