Realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) update released for Realme XT

The Realme XT has started receiving the realme UI 2.0 update based on Android 11. The update comes with UI version RMX1921EX_11.F.03 and brings along several new features including three dark modes, an enhanced camera, optimized Permission Manager and auto-brightness, among others.

To receive this update, Realme XT users must update their device to the required version RMX1921EX_11.C.14. As always, the update is rolling out in a staged manner and will have a broader rollout in a few days after the company ensures that there are no critical bugs.

Here's the complete changelog for the update:

Personalisations

Personalise the user interface to make it your own

• You can now create your own wallpaper by picking colours from your photos.
• Third-party icons for apps on the home screen are now supported.
• Three Dark mode styles are available: Enhanced, medium and gentle; wallpapers and icons can be adjusted to Dark mode, and the display contrast can be adjusted automatically to ambient light.

High Efficiency

• You can now drag text, images or files out of a floating window or from one app to another app in Split-screen mode.
• Optimised the editing page of Smart Sidebar: Two tabs are displayed and the order of items can be customised.

Improved Performance

• Added "Optimized night charging": An AI algorithm is used to control charging speed at night to extend battery life.

System

• Added "Tone tunes": Consecutive notification tones will be linked to form a single melody.
• You can now determine a time period when Do Not Disturb is on.
• Added weather animations to provide you with a more interesting experience.
• Optimised vibration effects for text input and gameplay.
• Optimised "Auto brightness".

Launcher

• You can now remove a folder or combine it with another one.
• Added filters for "Drawer mode": You can now filter apps by name, install time or usage frequency to find an app more quickly.

Security and Privacy

• You can now turn "App lock" on or off in Quick Settings.
• Added "Low battery message": When your phone battery is lower than 15%, you can quickly send a message to share your location with specified contacts.
• More powerful SOS functions Emergency info: You can quickly display your personal emergency info to first responders. The information can be shown even when your screen is locked.
• Optimised "Permission manager": You can now choose "Allow only once" for sensitive permissions to better protect your privacy.

Games

• Added Immersive mode which reduces disturbances while gaming so you can stay focused.
• You can change the Game Assistant call-up method.

Communications

• You can share your personal hotspot with others via a QR code.

Photos

• Added the Cloud Sync for Private Safe feature which allows you to sync the photos in your Private Safe to the cloud.
• Optimised the photo editing feature with upgraded algorithms and more markup effects and filters.

HeyTap Cloud

• You can back up your photos, documents, system settings, WeChat data and more, and easily migrate to a new phone.
• You can select the types of data to be backed up or restored.

Camera

• Added the inertial zoom feature which makes zooming smoother during video shooting.
• Added the level and grid feature to help you compose videos.

realme Lab

• Added Sleep Capsule for you to restrict your phone use for better rest and sleep.

Accessibility

• Added "Sound amplifier": You can amplify faint sounds and soften loud sounds when wearing earphones.