Realme 6i Update Tracker: Android 12, realme UI 3.0, more

Realme’s smartphone lineup consists of many smartphones, with the Realme X series, the Realme number series, and whatnot. However, smartphones under the ‘i’ series like Realme 7i are often sidelined by a number of people. The Realme 6i packing in an Helio G80 chipset, 48-megapixel quad cameras, gigantic 5,000mAh battery, and support for 18W fast charging has a lot going on for the price. Realme tends to rollout numerous updates, and keeping track of them could become a hassle potentially. Here’s a list of all the updates rolled out or the Realme 6i.

Note: We will keep updating the article to keep you updated with all the latest updates rolled out for the smartphone. Also, check the Realme 6 update tracker and Realme 6 Pro update tracker.

Realme 6i Update Tracker

[March 28, 2022]: Realme 6i has received a new update bearing firmware version RMX2002_11_C.18 that brings the March 2022 security patch and bug fixes.

Security
Integrates the February and March 2022 Android security patches.

System
Optimized the system performance
Optimized the system stability
Fixes a screen flickering issue that would occasionally occur when you open the Camera app from the Lock screen.

[January 21, 2022]: realme 6i is receiving a new software update as RMX2002_11_C.17 that brings the January 2022 Android Security patch to the device.

[November 16, 2021]: realme is rolling out a new update to the realme 6i with firmware version RMX2002_11.C.15 that brings the November 2021 security patch and optimizes the system performance.

Security
Android security patch: November 2021

System
Optimized the system performance
Optimized the system stability

[October 19, 2021]: Realme 6i is now receiving a new update with build number RMX2002_11_C.13 that brings the September 2021 security patch and fixes issues with realme Link and Theme Store.

Security
Android security patch: September 2021

Theme Store
Fixes a compatibility issue with certain live wallpapers

Apps
Fixes an issue where realme Link would occasionally crash

System
Optimized the system performance
Optimized the system stability

[September 1, 2021]: The Realme UI 2.0 stable update has now reached the Realme 6i. [Download Now]

[September 1, 2021]: Realme is rolling out the RMX2001_11.B.65 update to the Realme 6i with the August 2021 security patch in India.

Security
Android security patch: August 2021

System
Optimized the system performance
Optimized the system stability

[July 9, 2021]: Realme UI 2.0 Open Beta for the Realme 6i is now out [Apply Here].

[June 28, 2021]: Realme 6i is receiving a new update with firmware version RMX2001_11.B.63 that brings the June 2021 security patch.

Security
Android security patch: June, 2021

System
Optimized the system performance
Optimized the system stability

[May 04, 2021]: Realme is now rolling out the April Security Patch for the Realme 6i with firmware version RMX2040EU_11_A.42 in Europe. [Read more here]

Security
Android security patch: April 2021

System

Optimized the system performance
Optimized the system stability

[March 22, 2021]: The company is now rolling out a new OTA to the device. The new OTA update carries the firmware version RMX2002_11_B.59 and is based on Realme UI 1.0 with Android 10. The update carries optimization for overall system performance and stability. [Read More]

System
Optimized system performance
Optimized system stability

[February 25, 2020]: Realme has started rolling out a new update for the Realme 6i carrying the firmware version RMX2002_11_B.57.

The update brings the latest February 2021 security patch, fixes the probabilistic crash bugs when tapping More on the alarm editing page, optimizes the settings of mobile data limit, optimizes the probabilistic fail to adjust the volume after using earphones for a long time and more.

Security
Android security patch: February 2021

Alarm
Fixed the probabilistic crash when tapping More on the alarm editing page

Settings
Optimized the settings of mobile data limit
Optimized the probabilistic fail to adjust the volume after using earphones for a long time
Optimized the probabilistic issue when searching in Settings
Fixed the extra splitting line between Display size and Screen display in Display & brightness settings

System
Optimized the system performance
Optimized the system stability

[22 February 2021]: The Realme 6i has started receiving a new update with firmware version RMX2040_11_A.39 which brings the January 2021 security patch along with optimization of the logic of mobile data limit, optimization of the image quality in some scenarios, and fixes for the noise issue during gaming. [Download Here]

[21 December 2020]: Realme has started rolling out a new RMX2001_11.B.53 update for Indian, Indonesian and Russian users. For Indian users, the update brings the December 2020 security patch, adds a shortcut for short-press the power button to turn off the flashlight feature while screen-off, fixes issues while playing videos, and optimizes the system interface. For users in other countries, the update brings the updated security patch along with the fix for the screen flickering issues.

RMX2001_11.B.53 Changelog for Indian Users

Security
Updated Android security patch: Dec 2020

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

Camera
Fixed the probabilistic display error issue when playing videos

System
Optimized system performance and improved system stability
Fixed the probabilistic flicker issue

 RMX2001_11.B.53 Changelog for Indonesia and Russia Users

Security
Android security patch: December 2020

System
Fixed some known bugs and improved system stability

November 11, 2020: Realme 6i users have reported that the device has started to receive a new update carrying the build number RMX2001_11.B.49, carrying the upgraded October 2020 Security patch for the device. The other changes include the new October Security Patch, which brings optimizations, and new add-ons for Sunset to Sunrise toggles for eye comfort, a toggle for displaying the keyboard when entering the app drawer, and a Bluetooth earphone icon in phone call UI.

Security
Updated Android security patch: October, 2020

System
Optimized the probabilistic freezing issue and improved the system stability

Settings
Added From Sunset to Sunrise toggle for eye comfort
Added a toggle for displaying keyboard when entering app drawer

Bluetooth
Added Bluetooth earphone icon in phone call interface

realme Lab
Optimized the interface of realme Lab

September 30, 2020: The company has reportedly started rolling out a new update for the Realme 6i users; the latest update carries the build number RMX2001_11_B.47 and brings the September Android security patch. Additionally, The update weighs at 385MBs in size and brings system optimizations along with bug fixes. There are no new features added with the update.

Security
● Updated Android security patch: September, 2020

System
● Optimized the system performance and improved system stability

Wi-Fi
● Fixed the display issue of scan icon in Wi-Fi menu

Will realme 6i get the Android 12 Realme UI 3.0 Update?

No, realme has not added realme 6i to the realme UI 3.0 update rollout timeline, indicating that it would be one among the devices to not receive the realme UI 3.0 update.

Will the Realme 6i get Android 11 based RealmeUI 2.O Update?

The Realme UI 2.0 stable update has now reached the Realme XT. [Download Now]

Also Check: Realme 7 Update Timeline

Specifications

• Display: 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD; 720 x 1600 pixels screen resolution
• CPU: MediaTek Helio G80 octa-core chipset
• GPU: Mali G52 GPU
• Storage: eMMC 5.1; 128 GB internal; expandable via microSD
• OS: Android 10 with Realme UI 1.0
• Rear Camera Sensors: 48-megapixel primary + 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angled lens + 2-megapixel portrait camera + 2-megapixel 4cm macro sensor
• Front Camera Sensor: 16-megapixel primary
• Others: Dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C
• Color Options: White Milk, Green Tea, Blue Soda
• Battery: 5000mAh; 18W fast charge

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