Realme is a Chinese OEM that is known to produce good-specs-to-price ratio devices. As you might know, in a big market like India, which is currently dominated by Chinese OEMs like Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, and South Korean Samsung, Realme has done a good job in creating its own place. Moreover, the push of regular updates and constant release of a new smartphone has kept Realme as a brand very popular. In this post, we will give you a complete software update tracker for the Realme XT smartphone.

Note that the device came out back in 2019 and is still considered a good value-for-money device. Here in this post, we will give you all the updates of the device since its inception along with the download link. All the latest updates will be added to this post so, we would advise our readers to check this post very often. Moreover, we will also give you all the information about the update, along with the changelog as well. So, with that being said, let us get straight into the article itself:

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Realme XT – Device Specifications

As already mentioned the Realme XT was launched back in 2019. It comes powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 chipset which is coupled with 4-8 GB of RAM. The phone comes with an inbuilt storage of 64/128GB of memory. There is a provision of expandable storage as well. The phone runs on Android 9 Pie out of the box and is now currently sitting at Android 10 OS with Realme UI.

Talking about the cameras, the phone is equipped with a quad-camera setup. There is a 64MP primary camera, 8 MP ultrawide lens, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth sensor. The primary camera is capable of recording videos at 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, and supports HDR and panorama. In the front, Realme XT comes with a 16MP camera.

The display of the phone is a 6.4-inches Super AMOLED screen and comes with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, at an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 ratio with 403 PPI density. There is Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection as well. Under the hood, Realme XT is powered by a 4000 mAh battery and supports Fast charging 20W, and VOOC 3.0.

Software Update Tracker

Here we will give you the links to download all the updates for the Realme XT. Notably, we will add the latest updates on the phone at the end of the table. So, make sure that you keep checking this post very often.

 

  • Personalizations

  • Android 11 Update with Realme UI 2.0

  • Personalize the user interface to make it your own

  • You can now create your own wallpaper by picking colors 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

  • Optimized the editing page of Smart Sidebar: Two tabs are displayed and the order of items can be customized.

  • 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.

  • Optimized vibration effects for text input and gameplay.

  • Optimized “Auto brightness”.

  • Android 11 Update with Realme UI 2.0

  • Personalize the user interface to make it your own

  • You can now create your own wallpaper by picking colors 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.

  • Optimized the editing page of Smart Sidebar: Two tabs are displayed and the order of items can be customized.

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

  • 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.

  • Optimized vibration effects for text input and gameplay.

  • Optimized “Auto brightness”.

  • Download Link

  • Security

  • Integrates the June and July 2021 Android security patches.

  • System

  • Improves system performance and stability.

  • Integrates the June and July 2021 Android security patches.

  • Improves system performance and stability.

  • Camera

  • Improved quality of photos

  • Improved the performance when the camera previews

  • Security

  • Android security patch level: September 5, 2019

  • Improved quality of photos

  • Improved the performance when the camera previews

  • Android security patch level: September 5, 2019

  • System

  • Added Dark Mode

  • Optimized part of the system interface

  • Camera

  • Added wide-angle video shooting feature

  • Improved camera quality of Zoom

  • Optimized camera quality in a low light environment

  • Optimized white balance effect

  • Optimized camera noise in some scenes

  • Sensor

  • Improved compass accuracy

  • Known Issue Fixed

  • Fixed the flash color abnormality in a few scenes

  • Fixed the white balance instability in some scenarios

  • Added Dark Mode

  • Optimized part of the system interface

  • Added wide-angle video shooting feature

  • Improved camera quality of Zoom

  • Optimized camera quality in a low light environment

  • Optimized white balance effect

  • Optimized camera noise in some scenes

  • Improved compass accuracy

  • Fixed the flash color abnormality in a few scenes

  • Fixed the white balance instability in some scenarios

  • Security

  • Android security patch: November 2019

  • Camera

  • Added nightscape of the front camera

  • Optimized photo clarity while using WhatsApp

  • Optimized wide-angle video quality of the rear camera

  • Optimized the noise in dark environments

  • Optimized the clarity of the ULTRA 64 MP mode

  • Fixed the crash issue while switching to ULTRA 64 MP mode

  • Optimized camera quality reddish issue

  • Fingerprint

  • Improved fingerprints recognition probability

  • Known issue Fixed

  • Fixed the issue that could not be registered VoWiFi to partial carrier

  • Fixed partial display issue

  • Android security patch: November 2019

  • Added nightscape of the front camera

  • Optimized photo clarity while using WhatsApp

  • Optimized wide-angle video quality of the rear camera

  • Optimized the noise in dark environments

  • Optimized the clarity of the ULTRA 64 MP mode

  • Fixed the crash issue while switching to ULTRA 64 MP mode

  • Optimized camera quality reddish issue

  • Improved fingerprints recognition probability

  • Fixed the issue that could not be registered VoWiFi to partial carrier

  • Fixed partial display issue

  • Security

  • Android security patch: November, 2019

  • Camera

  • Added Nightscape to front camera

  • Optimized photo clarity when using WhatsApp

  • Optimized wide-angle video quality for rear camera

  • Optimized the noise reduction in dark environments

  • Optimized the clarity of the ULTRA 64 MP mode

  • Fixed app crashing when switching to ULTRA 64 MP mode

  • Optimized camera quality for reddish color issue

  • Fingerprint

  • Improved fingerprints recognition

  • Fixed Issues

  • Fixed the issue that could not register VoWiFi to partial carrier

  • Fixed text display issue in some interfaces

  • Fixed crash issue for some applications (such as Google Suite)

  • Android security patch: November, 2019

  • Added Nightscape to front camera

  • Optimized photo clarity when using WhatsApp

  • Optimized wide-angle video quality for rear camera

  • Optimized the noise reduction in dark environments

  • Optimized the clarity of the ULTRA 64 MP mode

  • Fixed app crashing when switching to ULTRA 64 MP mode

  • Optimized camera quality for reddish color issue

  • Improved fingerprints recognition

  • Fixed the issue that could not register VoWiFi to partial carrier

  • Fixed text display issue in some interfaces

  • Fixed crash issue for some applications (such as Google Suite)

  • Security

  • Android security patch: December 2019

  • Notification Center and Status Bar

  • Added fast switch toggles of dark mode in the notification center

  • Camera

  • Updated nightscape algorithm of font camera, fixed the probabilistic blackspot issue

  • Theme Store

  • Updated font change supporting in Theme Store

  • Known issue fixed

  • Fixed the issue of app startup animation splash screen when white wallpaper

  • Android security patch: December 2019

  • Added fast switch toggles of dark mode in the notification center

  • Updated nightscape algorithm of font camera, fixed the probabilistic blackspot issue

  • Updated font change supporting in Theme Store

  • Fixed the issue of app startup animation splash screen when white wallpaper

  • Visuals

  • Updated UI to Realme UI

  • Brand new Real Design makes visuals more attractive and operation more efficient.

  • Smart Sidebar

  • Optimized user interface and improved one-handed operation.

  • Optimized Smart Sidebar: Replaced File Console with File Manager; removed OSIE Visual Effect and No Notification Alerts.

  • Drag an app out of Smart Sidebar to open it in Split-screen Mode.

  • Added two new features: “Assistive Ball Opacity” and “Hide Assistive Ball on Fullscreen App”.

  • Optimized the Floating Window feature for more apps.

  • Added Bubbles: A bubble is displayed when you open an app in a floating window from the Smart Sidebar. Tap the bubble to collapse or open the app.

  • Screenshot

  • Optimized 3-Finger Screenshot Gesture: Use 3 fingers to touch and hold the screen, and swipe to take a screenshot of the selected part of the screen (partial screen capture). Use 3 fingers to touch and hold the screen, and swipe your fingers outwards to capture a long screenshot.

  • Added screenshot settings: You can adjust the position of the screenshot preview floating window and set the screenshot sound.

  • Optimized screenshot preview floating window: After taking a screenshot, drag it up and release it to share it, or drag it down and release to take a long screenshot.

  • Navigation Gestures 3.0

  • Optimized: New Android 10 navigation gestures

  • Optimized gestures: All gestures are supported in landscape mode.

  • System

  • Added Focus Mode: Minimizes outside distractions when you are learning or working.

  • Added whole new charging animation.

  • Optimized the Quick Settings user interface for easier one-handed operation.

  • Added pause feature for screen recording.

  • Added a floating window and settings for screen recording.

  • New sounds added for file deletion, calculator key touches, and compass pointer.

  • Optimized system built-in ringtones.

  • Added TalkBack floating prompts for Accessibility.

  • New management feature for recent tasks: You can view memory of recent tasks and locked apps.

  • Games

  • Optimized visual interaction for Game Space.

  • Optimized loading animation for Game Space.

  • Homescreen

  • Added new live wallpapers.

  • Added artistic wallpapers.

  • Added option to open Global Search or the notification panel when swiping down on homescreen.

  • Added option to customize the size, shape, and style of app icons on homescreen.

  • Optimized the graphic design of password unlock to facilitate one-handed operation.

  • Support for animated wallpapers on the lockscreen.

  • Added a Simple Mode for homescreen, featuring larger fonts, icons and a clearer layout.

  • Security

  • Random MAC address Generator: When your phone is connected to Wi-Fi network system generates a random MAC address to avoid targeted ads and protect your privacy.

  • Tools

  • In Quick Settings or Smart Sidebar, you can open Calculator in a floating window.

  • Added the trim feature in Recordings.

  • Added the Weather (dynamic) ringtone, which automatically adapts to the current weather.

  • Added weather-adaptive animations in Weather.

  • Added audio source selection for screen recording.

  • Camera

  • Optimized the Camera UI for better user experience.

  • Optimized the Timer UI and sound.

  • Photos

  • Optimized the Album UI for a clearer structure and photo thumbnails.

  • Added Album Recommendations that recognize more than 80 different scenes.

  • Communications

  • Realme Share now supports sharing files with OPPO, Vivo and Xiaomi devices.

  • Optimized the Contacts UI for a more efficient experience.

  • Settings

  • Search Settings now supports fuzzy match and contains a search history.

  • Music

  • Added Dual Mode Music Share in Realme Lab.

  • Updated UI to Realme UI

  • Brand new Real Design makes visuals more attractive and operation more efficient.

  • Optimized user interface and improved one-handed operation.

  • Optimized Smart Sidebar: Replaced File Console with File Manager; removed OSIE Visual Effect and No Notification Alerts.

  • Drag an app out of Smart Sidebar to open it in Split-screen Mode.

  • Added two new features: “Assistive Ball Opacity” and “Hide Assistive Ball on Fullscreen App”.

  • Optimized the Floating Window feature for more apps.

  • Added Bubbles: A bubble is displayed when you open an app in a floating window from the Smart Sidebar. Tap the bubble to collapse or open the app.

  • Optimized 3-Finger Screenshot Gesture: Use 3 fingers to touch and hold the screen, and swipe to take a screenshot of the selected part of the screen (partial screen capture). Use 3 fingers to touch and hold the screen, and swipe your fingers outwards to capture a long screenshot.

  • Added screenshot settings: You can adjust the position of the screenshot preview floating window and set the screenshot sound.

  • Optimized screenshot preview floating window: After taking a screenshot, drag it up and release it to share it, or drag it down and release to take a long screenshot.

  • Optimized: New Android 10 navigation gestures

  • Optimized gestures: All gestures are supported in landscape mode.

  • Added Focus Mode: Minimizes outside distractions when you are learning or working.

  • Added whole new charging animation.

  • Optimized the Quick Settings user interface for easier one-handed operation.

  • Added pause feature for screen recording.

  • Added a floating window and settings for screen recording.

  • New sounds added for file deletion, calculator key touches, and compass pointer.

  • Optimized system built-in ringtones.

  • Added TalkBack floating prompts for Accessibility.

  • New management feature for recent tasks: You can view memory of recent tasks and locked apps.

  • Optimized visual interaction for Game Space.

  • Optimized loading animation for Game Space.

  • Added new live wallpapers.

  • Added artistic wallpapers.

  • Added option to open Global Search or the notification panel when swiping down on homescreen.

  • Added option to customize the size, shape, and style of app icons on homescreen.

  • Optimized the graphic design of password unlock to facilitate one-handed operation.

  • Support for animated wallpapers on the lockscreen.

  • Added a Simple Mode for homescreen, featuring larger fonts, icons and a clearer layout.

  • Random MAC address Generator: When your phone is connected to Wi-Fi network system generates a random MAC address to avoid targeted ads and protect your privacy.

  • In Quick Settings or Smart Sidebar, you can open Calculator in a floating window.

  • Added the trim feature in Recordings.

  • Added the Weather (dynamic) ringtone, which automatically adapts to the current weather.

  • Added weather-adaptive animations in Weather.

  • Added audio source selection for screen recording.

  • Optimized the Camera UI for better user experience.

  • Optimized the Timer UI and sound.

  • Optimized the Album UI for a clearer structure and photo thumbnails.

  • Added Album Recommendations that recognize more than 80 different scenes.

  • Realme Share now supports sharing files with OPPO, Vivo and Xiaomi devices.

  • Optimized the Contacts UI for a more efficient experience.

  • Search Settings now supports fuzzy match and contains a search history.

  • Added Dual Mode Music Share in Realme Lab.

  • Security

  • Android security patch: February, 2020

  • Network

  • Added Airtel and Jio VoWiFi feature(India)

  • Fixed

  • Fixed the issue that the task lock up limitation prompt in the recent interface

  • Fixed the issue that the countdown pop-up window was still dark while switching off the dark mode during the power off countdown.

  • Android security patch: February, 2020

  • Added Airtel and Jio VoWiFi feature(India)

  • Fixed the issue that the task lock up limitation prompt in the recent interface

  • Fixed the issue that the countdown pop-up window was still dark while switching off the dark mode during the power off countdown.

  • Security

  • Android security patch: March, 2020

  • Fixed

  • Optimized the effect of game audio

  • Fixed the probability error of boot animation display

  • Fixed the low probabilistic stuck issue while using third-party applications

  • Fixed low probability stuck issue due to the memory leak of system

  • Fixed the probability issue that photos or screenshots are not displayed after upgrading

  • Android security patch: March, 2020

  • Optimized the effect of game audio

  • Fixed the probability error of boot animation display

  • Fixed the low probabilistic stuck issue while using third-party applications

  • Fixed low probability stuck issue due to the memory leak of system

  • Fixed the probability issue that photos or screenshots are not displayed after upgrading

  • Security

  • Android security patch. April 2020

  • Known issue fixed

  • Optimized audio effects for third-party apps

  • Added arrow to the right of the list of recent location information requests in dark mode

  • Fixed the issue that the prompt tone appears every time when the client plays music

  • Fixed the issue that the alarm is automatically turned off after being cleared by the background task

  • Android security patch. April 2020

  • Optimized audio effects for third-party apps

  • Added arrow to the right of the list of recent location information requests in dark mode

  • Fixed the issue that the prompt tone appears every time when the client plays music

  • Fixed the issue that the alarm is automatically turned off after being cleared by the background task

  • Security

  • Updated Andriod security patch(June,2020)

  • Applications

  • Added Realme PaySa

  • Added Realme Link

  • Battery

  • Added charging animation on the lock screen

  • Added charging decimal display on the lock screen while charging

  • Settings

  • Modified default state of power-saving mode auto-off switch

  • Modified default state of screen brightness reduction switch in power-saving mode

  • Optimization

  • Optimized transparency of the slide back gesture style

  • Optimized screen recording icon size

  • Updated Andriod security patch(June,2020)

  • Added Realme PaySa

  • Added Realme Link

  • Added charging animation on the lock screen

  • Added charging decimal display on the lock screen while charging

  • Modified default state of power-saving mode auto-off switch

  • Modified default state of screen brightness reduction switch in power-saving mode

  • Optimized transparency of the slide back gesture style

  • Optimized screen recording icon size

  • Security

  • Android security patch: July 2020

  • Realme Lab

  • Added the smooth scrolling feature

  • Settings

  • Added multi-user feature

  • Screen recording

  • Optimized screen recording feature

  • System

  • Optimized the transparency of swipe back gesture style

  • Optimized Bluetooth being turned off when flight mode is turned on mechanism

  • Fixed some known issues and improved system stability

  • Android security patch: July 2020

  • Added the smooth scrolling feature

  • Added multi-user feature

  • Optimized screen recording feature

  • Optimized the transparency of swipe back gesture style

  • Optimized Bluetooth being turned off when flight mode is turned on mechanism

  • Fixed some known issues and improved system stability

  • Security

  • Android Security Patch: September, 2020

  • realme Lab

  • Added Super nighttime standby feature and improved standby performance

  • Added DC dimming feature: Formerly known as Low-brightness flicker-free eye comfort

  • Applications

  • Added soloop

  • Settings

  • Added default audio recording device options

  • Added Deep Cleanup feature and improved background cleaning ability

  • Added a return button in screenshot preview

  • Added long press to copy IMEI in the status information interface

  • Added automatic download option for app updates when connected to Wi-Fi

  • Added time display options for the status bar

  • Added shortcuts at the bottom of security settings

  • Added shortcuts at the bottom of other settings

  • Optimized the experience in Wi-Fi settings

  • Status bar

  • Added the OTG switch

  • Optimized the pop-up window for system updates notification

  • Optimized “”Mute-Bell-Vibrate”” icon state

  • Screenshot

  • Added auto scrolling feature in scrolling screenshot

  • Fixed the probabilistic issue in scrolling screenshot

  • System

  • Added the feature of long press the icon to uninstall the app in the drawer mode

  • Fixed the font size issue of charging animation

  • Fixed the probabilistic stalling issue while using front camera in SLO-MO mode

  • Fixed the issue that the fingerprint names are set to default when restarting the system in Multi-User mode

  • Fixed the crashing issue of the search field in app list

  • Android Security Patch: September, 2020

  • Added Super nighttime standby feature and improved standby performance

  • Added DC dimming feature: Formerly known as Low-brightness flicker-free eye comfort

  • Added soloop

  • Added default audio recording device options

  • Added Deep Cleanup feature and improved background cleaning ability

  • Added a return button in screenshot preview

  • Added long press to copy IMEI in the status information interface

  • Added automatic download option for app updates when connected to Wi-Fi

  • Added time display options for the status bar

  • Added shortcuts at the bottom of security settings

  • Added shortcuts at the bottom of other settings

  • Optimized the experience in Wi-Fi settings

  • Added the OTG switch

  • Optimized the pop-up window for system updates notification

  • Optimized “”Mute-Bell-Vibrate”” icon state

  • Added auto scrolling feature in scrolling screenshot

  • Fixed the probabilistic issue in scrolling screenshot

  • Added the feature of long press the icon to uninstall the app in the drawer mode

  • Fixed the font size issue of charging animation

  • Fixed the probabilistic stalling issue while using front camera in SLO-MO mode

  • Fixed the issue that the fingerprint names are set to default when restarting the system in Multi-User mode

  • Fixed the crashing issue of the search field in app list

Download Link

  • Security

  • Android Security Patch: November, 2020

  • Bluetooth

  • Added a new icon for phone calls with Bluetooth earphone

  • Screenshot

  • Added Scrolling screenshot feature in horizontal mode

  • Added a toggle for physical button screenshot in screenshot settings

  • Settings

  • Added Super power saving mode

  • Added a toggle for displaying keyboard when entering app drawer

  • Added Icon pull-down gesture

  • Added From Sunset to Sunrise option of eye comfort

  • Added shortcuts at the bottom of Battery settings

  • Added shortcuts at the bottom of Security settings

  • Fixed the probabilistic issue of unable to adjust the color temperature after turning off eye comfort

  • Album

  • Fixed the probabilistic screen flicker when entering the album

  • Fixed the probabilistic crash issue when browsing in the album

  • System

  • Fixed the probabilistic freezing issue of Clone Phone

  • Android Security Patch: November, 2020

  • Added a new icon for phone calls with Bluetooth earphone

  • Added Scrolling screenshot feature in horizontal mode

  • Added a toggle for physical button screenshot in screenshot settings

  • Added Super power saving mode

  • Added a toggle for displaying keyboard when entering app drawer

  • Added Icon pull-down gesture

  • Added From Sunset to Sunrise option of eye comfort

  • Added shortcuts at the bottom of Battery settings

  • Added shortcuts at the bottom of Security settings

  • Fixed the probabilistic issue of unable to adjust the color temperature after turning off eye comfort

  • Fixed the probabilistic screen flicker when entering the album

  • Fixed the probabilistic crash issue when browsing in the album

  • Fixed the probabilistic freezing issue of Clone Phone

  • Security

  • ● Updated Android security patch: December, 2020, January, 2021

  • Settings

  • ● Added short-press the power button to turn off flashlight feature while screen-off

  • Apps

  • ● Fixed the issue that two cancel buttons appear when the input box is clicked multiple times in the weather

  • ● Fixed the issue of abnormal system permission acquisition when the radio is turned on

  • Bluetooth

  • ● Fixed the probabilistic issue of failure to open Bluetooth scanning

  • Photos

  • ● Fixed the probabilistic issue that Photos cannot play HDR videos

  • Alarm

  • ● Fixed the probabilistic issue of crashing when entering the alarm details

  • Networks

  • ● Fixed the probabilistic issue that VOLTE be registered

How To Check For Software Updates On Realme Devices?

For your context, the updates are pushed via OTA in batches. So, it might take some time in hitting all the units. So, you should always keep an eye on the Settings menu. Follow the steps below to check for the new update notification by following the below-mentioned steps:

  • Go to Settings
  • Tap on System Updates.
  • This will start checking for new updates.
  • If there is a new update available then, you can tap on the update to download it.

How To Manually Flash Firmware On Your Realme Device?

Make sure that you have taken a backup of the data stored in your device to avoid data loss if things go south. Also, keep the battery of your phone charged to about 50% or more. More importantly, download the latest firmware compatible with your device to avoid any issues.

Via Simple Mode

  • Grab the update file from the link provided in the above software update tracker section.
  • Paste the firmware file into the internal storage.
  • Then tap the firmware file and hit the Update Now button.
  • This will start the installation of the firmware file on your smartphone.

Via Recovery Mode

  • Firstly download the firmware file from the link provided in the above software update tracker.
  • Put the update package file in the root directory of your internal storage.
  • Turn your Realme device off.
  • Now, press and hold the Power + Volume Down buttons to boot into Recovery Mode.
  • Once in the Recovery Mode, select the language.
  • Under ColorOS recovery, select Install from Storage Device option.
  • Now, locate the update file either on your internal storage and select it.
  • Tap on the firmware to start the installation of the new update.
  • That’s it!

Wrap Up!

So, there you have it from my side in this post. I hope you were able to update your Realme XT smartphone with the latest update. Note that all the latest updates and information will be put up at the bottom of the table. So, we would advise you to keep a check of this post regularly.

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