[Update: October 2020 Security Patch] Realme 1 Update Tracker

The Chinese smartphone brand – Realme has officially launched the Realme 1 smartphone in the Q2 of 2018, and the devices are still receiving the Security updates regularly. Talking about the specifications, it comes with a 6.0-inch display and is powered by Mediatek Helio P60 (12 nm) Chipset. In terms of camera, it features an 8-MP single rear camera and an 8-MP front-facing camera.

Related: Realme Narzo 20 Pro Update Tracker.

Note: This is an updates tracker and will be updated regularly with the Realme 1 smartphone updates.

Realme 1 Updates Tracker

• [October 29, 2020]: The BBK-owned Realme has started pushing out the October 2020 Security patch to the Realme 1 users. As per the release note, the update bears the CPH1861EX_11.C.50 Firmware version and comes only with the latest Security patch, optimizations and improvements. So, this update is only meant to increase the Security patch level and enhance system stability.


• [April 1, 2020]: The March 2020 Security patch update has finally started hitting the Realme 1 devices. According to the changelog, apart from these fixes, the Realme 1 received a fix for VoWiFi not registring on 3G/2G networks. The update bears the CPH1861EX_11_C.48 Firmware version. Click here to know more details about this update.


• [December 12, 2019]: Realme has started rolling out the Security patch update for December 2019 for Realme 1 smartphones. The update is spinning out with the latest Security patch and new add-ons. Interested users can check our dedicated article to know more details about this update.


• [October 23, 2019]: Starting from this day, the Realme 1 devices have started experiencing the October 2019 Security patch update. The update adds the latest Security patch, new add-ons, and a few optimizations—the new add-ons Dark Mode, realme laboratory, data switch, Google Digital Wellbeing, etc. More details of this update can be found in our dedicated article.

Similar to all the other updates, it is also rolling out in phases and is expected to reach all the units within a week. Meanwhile, you can also navigate to Settings>Software updates>Check for updates to check the update status manually.

Related: Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Updates Tracker.

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[Update: September 2020 Security Patch] Redmi Note 8 Updates Tracker

In the Q2 of 2019, Xiaomi has officially introduced the Redmi Note 8 smartphone. Talking about the specifications of the device, it features a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. In terms of camera, there’s a quad rear camera and a 13-MP single front-facing camera. Moreover, the device is powered by an Octa-core processor based Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Chipset.

Related: Realme 5 Updates Tracker.

Note: This is an updates tracker and will be updated regularly with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 smartphone updates.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Updates Tracker

• [October 27, 2020]: The September 2020 Security patch update has finally started hitting the Redmi Note 8 devices. Talking about the changelog, besides the latest Security patch and the improvements, the company has not included any new features. As a result, this update is only meant to increase the Security patch level and enhance the stability of the smartphone.


• [December 9, 2019]: Starting from this day, the Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphones have started experiencing the MIUI 11 update in various regions. The update bears the V11.0.1.0.PCOINXN Firmware version and weighs 226MB in size. As per the changelog, the update features the MIUI 11 goodness, features, bug fixes, optimizations and much more. However, you will be undergoing all the new changes while using the smartphone. More details about this update can be found on our dedicated article.

Similar to all the other updates, the company is sending the updates in phases and it usually takes a couple of days to reach all the units. In the meanwhile you can navigate to Settings>Software updates and check for updates to manually check the update status. We also suggest you to switch over to a WiFi network to avoid carrier data charges.

Related: Xiaomi Mi A2 Update Tracker.

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[Update: October 2020 Security Patch] Realme 5 Updates Tracker

In 2019, Realme 5 has landed officially by sporting a 6.5-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. Moreover, it is powered by an Octa-core processor based Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Chipset. Paired with Adreno 610 GPU. The device is available in 3/4GB of RAM and 32/64/128GB of internal storage. In terms of camera, there’s a 12-MP + 8-MP + 2-MP + 2-MP quad rear camera and a 13-MP single front-facing camera.

Related: Xiaomi Mi A2 Update Tracker.

Note: This is an updates tracker and will be updated regularly with the Realme 5 smartphone updates.

Realme 5 Updates Tracker

• [October 26, 2020]: The Realme 5 users have started experiencing the October 2020 Security patch update on the RMX1911EX_11_C.59 Firmware version. Apart from the latest Security patch and optimizations, the company has not added any new features. So, this update is only meant to increase the Security patch level and enhance the smartphone’s stability.


• July 31, 2020]: The July 2020 Security patch update for the Realme 5 smartphones is rolling on the RMX1911EX_11_C.53 Firmware version. According to the changelog, the update features the latest Security patch, new add-ons, optimizations, and fixes for known/reported issues. You can find more details about this update on our dedicated article.


• [June 29, 2020]: The BBK-owned Realme started pushing out a new update for the Realme 5 users. The update weighs 2.83GB in size and appears on the RMX1911EX_11.C.49 Firmware version. As per the changelog, the update adds the latest Security patch and fixes for many issues. More details of this update can be found by checking our article.


• [June 10, 2020]: Realme has started spinning out the Realme UI stable update for the Realme 5 smartphones. The update bears the RMX1911EX_11.C.47 Firmware version and comes with a couple of changelog. Click here to know more details about this update.


• [May 20, 2020]: The May 2020 Security patch update has finally started hitting the Realme 5 smartphones. The update appears on the RMX1911EX_11_A.29 Firmware version. Besides the May 2020 Security patch and bug fixes, the company has not added any new features to the device. Interested users can also check our dedicated article to know more details about this update.


• [April 1, 2020]: Another update has started rolling out for the Realme 5 devices with the March 2020 Security patch. The update is bumping on the RMX1911EX_11_A.27 Firmware version, and apart from the fixes and optimizations, there’s nothing new in this update. So, this update is only meant to increase the Security patch level of the smartphone. Click here to know more details about this update.


• [January 2, 2020]: After the successful rollout of the October Security patch, Realme has started seeding out the Security patch update for the month of December 2020 to the Realme 5 users. The update comes with the ColorOS 6.0.1 based RMX1911EX_11_A.23 Firmware version and weighs nearly 2.55GB in size. You can find more details about this update by checking our article.


• [November 12, 2019]: The October 2019 Security patch update has finally started rolling out for the Realme 5 smartphones. The update bears the RMX1911EX_11_A.18 build number and comes with a bunch of changelog. As per the release note, the update features the latest Security patch, new add-ons, improvements, optimizations, and fixes for known issues. More details of this update can be found in our dedicated article.

In availability, as the update is rolling out in a phased manner, it usually takes a couple of days to reach all the units. However, you can also check the update status manually by navigating to Settings>Software updates and check for updates. We also suggest you switch over to a WiFi network to avoid carrier data charges.

Related: Redmi K20 Update Tracker.

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[Update: October 2020 Security Patch] Redmi K20 Update Tracker

In 2019, Redmi K20 landed officially with a 6.39-inch display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) Chipset. It is available in 6/8GB of RAM and 64/128/256GB of internal storage. In terms of camera, there’s a 48-MP + 8-MP + 13-MP dual rear camera and a 20-MP single front-facing camera.

Related: Realme X50 Pro Update Tracker.

Note: We will keep this post updated with the latest updated information regarding Redmi K20.

 Xiaomi Redmi K20 Updates Tracker

• [October 21, 2020]: The October 2020 Security patch for the Redmi K20 users in spinning out on the V12.0.5.0.QFJINXM Firmware version. Talking about the changelog, the update features the latest Security patch, optimizations, and improvements. Reportedly, Xiaomi has not added any new features to the device. So, this update is only meant to increase the Security patch level and enhance the smartphone’s performance.

The company is rolling out the update in a staged manner, which means that a set of random users will start getting the update now. After the successful verification of the update, all the users will start receiving it. However, everyone will be experiencing it within a week.

Related: Xiaomi Redmi 7A Update Tracker.

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[Update: September 2020 Security Patch] Xiaomi Redmi 7A Update Tracker

In 2019, Xiaomi officially launched Redmi 7A smartphone with a 5.45-inch display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 (12 nm) Chipset. The device comes with 2/3GB of RAM and 16/32GB internal storage. In-camera, there’s a 13-MP or 12-MP single rear camera and a 5-MP front camera.

Related: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Update Tracker.

Note: We will keep this post updated with the latest updated information regarding Xiaomi Redmi 7A.

 Xiaomi Redmi 7A Updates Tracker

• [October 16, 2020]: Redmi 7A devices have finally started receiving the Security patch update for the month of September 2020. The update comes on the V11.0.4.0.QCMMIXM for Global models and the V11.0.3.0.QCMRUXM Firmware version update is rolling out in Russian markets. Apart from the latest Security patch, there’s nothing new in this update. So, this update is only meant to increase the Security patch level of the smartphone.


• [June 30, 2020]: The May 2020 Security patch update has started hitting out the Redmi 7A devices with the Android 10 based MIUI 11 version. The update comes on the MIUI 11.0.1.0.QCMINXM Firmware version and weighs 1.6GB. It brings out the Android 10 goodness & features and many more. Interested users can check our dedicated article to know more details about this update.


• [January 2, 2020]: Redmi has started seeding out the December 2019 Security patch update for the Redmi 7A smartphones. The update is appearing on the V11.0.2.0.PCMINXM Firmware version and weighs around 1.5GB in size. As the update is rolling out with MIUI 12, it brings new UI & features, bug fixes for known/ reported issues. More details about this update can be found in our dedicated article.

As the updates are rolling in a stagged manner, it usually takes a couple of days to reach all the units. Meanwhile, head to Settings>Software updates>Check for update to check the update status manually.

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[Update: October 2020 Security Patch] Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Update Tracker

A Couple of days back, Samsung has officially launched the brand new Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE) with a 6.5-inch display and Exynos 990 Chipset. In-camera, it features a 12-MP + 8-MP + 12-MP Triple rear camera and a 32-MP single front-facing camera. The device comes in 6/8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of internal storage capacity.

Note: We will keep this post updated with the latest updated information regarding Samsung Galaxy Fan Edition (FE).

Samsung Galaxy Fan Edition (FE) Updates Tracker

• [October 13, 2020]: The Galaxy S20 FE devices have started receiving its first update with the October 2020 Security patch update. The update appears on the G781BXXU1ATJ1 Firmware version, and it is rolling limitedly in various countries. As of now, there’s no official Changelog from the company. So, the update might also include bug fixes for known issues, optimizations, and improvements.

Like all other updates, it is also spinning out in a phased manner and is expected to reach all the smartphones within a week. You can also check the update manually by navigating to Settings>Software updates>Check for updates. Also, make sure to switch over to a WiFi network to avoid carrier data charges.

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Vivo V20 launched in India at starting price of Rs. 24,990

Vivo has officially unveiled a new smartphone named V20 in its V series. The brand new Vivo V20 becomes the first device in India to pack with Android 11 out of the box. In the Vivo V20 launch event, the company has also announced that Vivo V20 SE will be launched soon in the country.

Vivo V20 features a 6.44-inch FHD+ display with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by an Octa-core processor based Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC Chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB/ 256GB onboard storage. Nevertheless, it can be expandable up to 1TB with a microSD card.

Coming to the central part – the camera, it sports a triple rear camera that compromises of 64-MP primary sensor + 8-MP secondary sensor and a 2-MP monochrome sensor. On the front, there’s a 44-MP camera for selfies and video calling. Some of the camera features include 4K Selfie Video, Super Night Selfie 2.0, Slo-Mo Selfie Video, Multi-Style Portrait, etc.

The device runs Android 11 based Funtouch OS 11 (Skin) out of the box and houses a 4,000 mAh battery with 33W FlashCharge support. In connectivity options, there’s Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C port, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi etc. Moreover, there’s an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Availability and Price

• The device comes in Midnight Jazz, Sunset Melody and Moonlight Sonata color options. In-price, it costs Rs. 24,990 for 8GB + 128GB storage variant and Rs. 27,990 for 8GB + 256GB storage variant.


• Vivo V20 will go on sale from October 20 via Flipkart, Vivo’s official online store, and other major offline stores. Interested users can also Pre-book the smartphone by following here.

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[Update: September 2020 Security Patch] Xiaomi Mi A2 Update Tracker

In the Q2 of 2018, Xiaomi has officially launched Mi A2 smartphone with a 5.99-inch display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) Chipset. In terms of camera, the device packs a 12-MP + 20-MP dual rear camera and a 20-MP single front-facing camera. The device is available in 4/6GB of RAM and 32/64/128GB of internal storage.

Related: Realme Narzo 20A Update Tracker.

Note: This is an updates tracker and will be updated regularly with the Xiaomi Mi A2 smartphone updates.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Updates Tracker

• [October 12, 2020]: The September 2020 Security patch update has finally started hitting the Mi A2 devices. The update bears the 11.0.14.0.QDIMIXM Firmware version (Build number). Apart from the fixes and optimizations, there’s nothing new in this update. The update brings fixes for the voice echo bug while making calls and split-screen mode missing option.


• [June 19, 2020]: Xiaomi Mi A2 smartphones have started receiving a new update with the June 2020 Security patch update. The update is rolling on the 11.0.11.0.QDIMIXM Firmware version. According to the changelog provided by the company, no new features are added. As a result, this update is only meant to increase the Security patch level and enhance the performance of the smartphone. More details of this update can be found in our article.

The updates are rolling out in a staged way, and you may need to sit tight for quite a while to get the update. You can also head to Settings>Software updates>Check for updates to check the update status manually. We also suggest you to switch over to a WiFi network to avoid carrier data charges.

Related: Realme Narzo 20 Pro Update Tracker.

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[Update: September 2020 Security Patch] Realme Narzo 20A Update Tracker

A couple of days back, the BBK-owned Realme has successfully launched Realme Narzo 20A smartphone with a 6.5-inch display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (11 nm) Chipset. There’s a 12-MP + 2-MP + 2-MP triple rear camera and an 8-MP single front-facing camera. The device comes in 3/4GB of RAM and 32/64GB internal storage.

Also, check out: OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro Start Receiving Android 11-Based OxygenOS 11 Update.

• [October 11, 2020]: Realme Narzo 20A smartphones have started picking the September 2020 Security patch update. The update is hitting all the devices on the RMX2050EX_11_A.15 Firmware version. According to the changelog, the update adds the latest Security patch and fixes the maximum exposure time can only be set to 0 in Professional mode of the rear camera issue. Reportedly, the company not included any new features to the device.

Realme is pushing the updates in a phased manner, and you may need to wait for some time to receive the update. You can also navigate to Settings>Software updates>Check for updates to check the update status manually.

Related: Realme Narzo 20 Pro Update Tracker.

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