Realme 1, Realme 2, U1, C1 Will Not Receive ColorOS 7 Update

Of late, Realme has been hitting the headlines regarding the tweaked version of ColorOS 7 based on Android 10. While its smartphones are said to get the software that is on par to the stock version of Android, fresh information has some bad news for the users of select Realme smartphones.

As per a recent tweet from the Realme India Support Twitter handle, select smartphones such as the Realme 1, Realme 2, Realme U1 and Realme C1 will not get the ColorOS 7 update based on Android 10. Furthermore, the company also announced the update roadmap of the customized UI based on ColorOS 7 for Android 10. Going by the same, the update will start rolling out from January 2020.

Realme Smartphones ColorOS 7 Update

Previous reports have pointed out that Realme could be working on a different software experience for its users. It is said that the company will bring a near-stock experience with a tweaked version of ColorOS 7 that is based on Android 10. However, the possibility of rolling out a separate custom skin as rumored earlier is also not ruled out.

Already, the Realme XT has started getting the update and users of the smartphone who have taken part in the ColorOS 6.7 program have started getting the ColorOS 7 update. When it comes to the newly launched Realme X2 Pro, the ColorOS 7 Beta update is slated to be rolled out to the device from December 18. And, the company is likely to share the final list of beta testers for the smartphone on December 9.

ColorOS 7 Features

The ColorOS 7 launched late last month features a new interface with useful features. There are some India-centric features such as DocVault for users. The company touts that the ColorOS 7 features a lightweight design with redefined sound effects and Universal theme. Also, there is a system-wide dark mode, square-shaped icons, and more.

Our Take

On the whole, the ColorOS 7 comes with improved imaging capabilities, improved privacy, an in-house short video editor, gaming-centric optimizations, and more. Having said that the Realme 1, Realme 2, Realme C1 and Realme U1 are entry-level and dated offerings, it is obvious for users to not get the latest update as the more advanced devices.