Realme 1, Realme U1 get Android Pie via ColorOS 6 Beta

While Android Q is just around the corner, Realme prepares some of its budget-oriented smartphones for the Android 9 Pie update. The much popular Realme 1 and Realme U1 have started receiving last year's Android via the company's ColorOS 6 Beta program. The update brings all the goodness of Pie with a couple of other customisations.

Realme 1 and Realme U1 users can register for the Beta program and install the update right away. This way, users will be able to report any issues or bugs before the update reaches the masses. The final version is expected to come out in approximately three weeks.

In case you are willing to try out the latest version of Android along with the company's new custom UI skin, you can enrol for the beta program via the links given below.

• Realme 1
• Realme U1

We highly recommend not trying this on your primary device as Beta versions often have issues. Also, do take a complete backup of your data to avoid any chances of data loss.

Also Read: Google starts rolling out Android Q Beta 4 but don’t install it: Here’s why

As for the changelog, the ColorOS 6 beta update brings a ton of changes to the whole user interface. It finally gets an app drawer with a few new live wallpapers for better personalization. They have even updated the notification icons in the status bar to match the whole overhaul. Additionally, it also brings Nightscape Mode for improved low light shots as well as HAL3 support for better third-party camera support.