[Updated] Realme X2 Pro August update for global units adds DC dimming, smooth scrolling & more; Realme X50 Pro/Player Edition gets it too

This story is being continuously updated…. New updates are being added at the bottom…..

Original story (from Aug 25) follows:

The Realme X2 Pro launched with Android 9 Pie and has since then picked up the update to Android 10 alongside Realme UI. The company’s custom skin resembles Stock Android more than the previous ColorOS skin. Although, it retains most of the features offered by ColorOS.

Moreover, the Realme has released the Android 9 Pie rollback package for the Realme X2 Pro as well. Thus, if users preferred the ColorOS experience, they can opt to downgrade to Android 9 Pie. That being said, the global units of the device are getting a new update.

Previously, we had reported that the Chinese variants of the Realme X2 Pro were picking up the August security update with new features and bug fixes as version RMX1931_11_C.28. Now it appears that the global units are also receiving the same update, albeit with some changes to the release notes.

This new software update is rolling out as version RMX1931EX_11_C.31 for the Realme X2 Pro and it brings the August 2020 security patch to the device. But that’s not all since there are a bunch of new features, optimizations, and fixes that are also part of the update. We’ve added the changelog below:

Security
– Android Security Patch: August, 2020

realme Lab
– Added Smooth scrolling feature
– Added Super nighttime standby feature
– Added DC dimming feature

Camera
– Added Camera Text scanner feature

Screenshot
– Added auto scroll feature in scrolling screenshot

Settings
– Added Super Power Saving Mode
– Added default sound recording device option
– Added Deep cleanup feature in Process Manager
– Added return button in the screenshot preview interface
– Added Multi-user feature
– Added Quick guide feature in the battery setting interface
– Added Quick guide feature in the security support interface
– Added Quick guide feature in the other settings interface
– Added long press to copy IMEI in the status information interface
– Added automatic downloads option for app updates in the Wi-Fi interface
– Optimized automatically hide option for floating ball in the full screen interface
– Optimized status bar viewing, added second display option

Status Bar
– Added OTG Switch toggle to notification panel
– Optimized viewing for system update prompt pop-up window
– Optimized “Mute-Bell-Vibrate” icon state

Flashlight
– Added short press power button to turn off the flashlight while screen-off

System
– Added long press to uninstall apps directly in the app drawer
– Fixed font display issue for charging animation
– Fixed crashing issue when opening hidden apps with access codes
– Fixed the probabilistic connection issue when using Wi-Fi

As you can see, the update does bring some new features such as the Smooth Scrolling option and Camera Text Scanner. Further, users now also have the option to use the Super Power Saving mode which sips on the battery for times where you don’t want to switch off the phone to save battery.

Further, the Low Brightness Flicker-Free mode has been shifted to the realme Lab section and is now aptly named DC dimming. Thus, do not fret in case you do not find the option within the display settings after installing the update.

Nonetheless, the Realme X2 Pro isn’t the only device that’s getting the August update from the company. Realme has also released it for the Realme X50 Pro and the X50 Pro Player Edition in China. This new update is rolling out as version A.22.

Here’s the changelog for the A.22 update for the two devices. It has been translated to English from Chinese:

realme laboratory

– Added smooth speed sliding screen function

– Added DC dimming function (original low-brightness without flicker eye protection)

Screenshot

– Newly added automatic scrolling function for screenshots, making the operation more worry-free

Contact person

– Added geometric style function of avatar

Set up

– Added personalized customization function

– Added the QR code scanning function on the WLAN interface, making the network more convenient

– In the new status information, long press to copy the IMEI number function

– Added the ultimate cleanup function in the process management

– Added a button to return to the screenshot preview interface

– Optimize the status bar display, increase the second display option

Status Bar

– Added OTG switch shortcut button

– Added independent shortcuts for focus mode

– Optimize the “Mute-Bell-Vibrate” icon status display logic

System

– In the new drawer mode, long press the desktop icon to uninstall the APP function

– Added desktop icons of newly installed APP to support sweeping effect

– Added support for three-party desktop split screen function

– Fix font display problem of charging animation

Safety

– Update Android security patch (2020/#8)

Realme is also testing the beta update for Android 11 on the X50 Pro and X50 Pro Player Edition. Further, the Realme X2 Pro is also eligible for the upcoming Android 11 update. Thus, keep an eye out on our Android 11 update tracker for Realme phones to know more about the rollout.

The Realme X50 pro devices in India are also getting the August patch now with a slightly different changelog. Coming as version RMX2076PU_11.A.35, the update brings Super nighttime standby feature and more. Here’s the complete changelog:

Security

● Android security patch: August, 2020

realme Lab

● Added Smooth scrolling feature

● Added Super nighttime standby feature

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

Screenshot

● Added auto scroll feature in scrolling screenshot

Contact

● Added new style profile photo of contacts

Settings

● Added Deep cleanup feature in Process Manager

● Added return button in the screenshot preview interface

● Optimized status bar viewing, added second display option

Status Bar

● Added OTG Switch toggle to notification panel

● Added independent Switch toggles of focus mode

● Optimized “Mute-Bell-Vibrate” icon state

System

● Added long press to uninstall apps directly in the app drawer

● Supported split screen of third-party launcher

● Fixed font display issue of charging animation

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