Realme 8 is a mid-range smartphone from the company packing in the MediaTek Helio G95 SoC, a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED panel, a 64-megapixel quad-camera array, a giant 5,000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging, and lots more.
They launched the smartphone running on Android 11 based Realme UI 2.0. Realme has a pretty unusual update rollout pattern where the company rolls out multiple updates in a month or doesn’t for months; keeping a track of the updates might become difficult for a consumer. This post will list out all the updates rolled out for the Realme 8 (RMX3085) along with its changelog and specifications.
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Realme 8 Update Tracker [Full List]:
[March 28, 2022]: Official realme UI 3.0 stable update is now out for the Realme 8. [Download Now]
[March 24, 2022]: RMX3085_11_A.26 is rolling out for the Realme 8 with the February 2022 security patch and bug fixes.
Security Integrates the February 2022 Android security patches. Home screen Fixes an issue where an “Android” icon might appear on the Home screen after you install an app from Google Play. System Improves system performance and stability.
[February 27, 2022]: realme UI 3.0 Open Beta is now available for Realme 8. [Apply Now]
[January 21, 2022]: realme 8 is receiving a new software update as RMX3085_11_A.24 that brings the January 2022 Android Security patch to the device.
Security Integrates the January 2022 Android security patches. System Improves system performance and stability. Apps Fixes an issue where images could not be loaded occasionally in WhatsApp.
[January 19, 2022]: realme 8’s realme UI 3.0 Early Access Applications are now open [Apply Now].
[November 30, 2021]: realme is now rolling out a new update for realme 8 in India with firmware version number RMX3085_11.A.22. The update adds the November 2021 security patch, adds a glance for realme, and fixes some known bugs.
Security Integrates the November 2021 Android security patch. Glance for realme Adds Glance for realme: Glance for realme adds exquisite and informative content across subscribed categories like news, entertainment, sports, games and shopping on the Lock screen The content is updated over Wi-Fi and mobile data. You can turn off the function of using mobile data to update contents automatically. Operation path: Settings > Home screen, Lock screen & Always-On Display > Glance for realme > Update content using mobile data By updating, you are agreeing to the Glance User Agreement and Glance Privacy Policy System Fixes some known issues Optimizes system stability
[October 24, 2021]: The realme 8 is getting the RMX3085_11_A.21 update with the October 2021 security patch. The update fixes issues with the touchscreen, fingerprint sensor and more.
Security Integrates the October 2021 Android security patch. System Optimizes system performance and improves system stability. Fixes a touchscreen issue. Fixes an issue where the screen might not light up when you unlock your phone with your fingerprint. Fixes a display issue with opp came in the Home screen that would occur occasionally in Simple mode. Fixes a display issue with the task cards when you swine ve to view recent tasks.
[September 26, 2021]: Realme 8 4G is now receiving the September 2021 security patch, the update also brings fixes for NFC, contacts, super power-saving mode; and Google Chrome. The update could be found as RMX3085_11_A.20.
Security Integrates the August and September 2021 Android security patches. Camera Fixes an issue where NFC cards might fail to be identified using the front camera. System Optimizes system performance and improves system stability. Fixes an issue where the screen would get stuck when you scroll through contacts. Fixes an issue where the screen would occasionally turn red when you exit Super power saving mode. Settings Fixes an issue where the background might occasionally display improperly after you swipe down for quick settings. Fixes an issue where Google Chrome pages cannot be saved as a PDF file from print preview.
[August 24, 2021]: Realme is rolling out a new update for the Realme 8 carrying the version number RMX3085_11_A.19 that brings the RAM Expansion feature, July 2021 security patch and multiple bug fixes.
System Adds the RAM expansion feature. Optimizes system performance and improves system stability. Fixes an issue where the scroll bar would sometimes disappear in File Manager. Photos Fixes an issue where the screen would flicker when you rotate the screen to view photos shot with the screen locked. Fixes an issue where images received in some third-party apps could not be edited. Security Integrates the July 2021 Android security patch.
[July 16, 2021]: The Realme 8 is now receiving a new update with firmware version RMX3085_11.A.18 that brings the June 2021 Security Patch.
Security Update Android security patch June System Fixed some known issues and improve system stability
[May 27, 2021]: Realme is rolling out RMX3085_11_A.13 update to the Realme 8 with the May 2021 security patch.
Security Updated Android Security Patch: May 2021 System Optimized the system performance Improved the system stability
[April 4, 2021]: Realme has rolled out the first update for the Realme 8 with the firmware number RMX3085_11_A.05 which brings multiple camera and touch optimizations. [Read more here]
Camera Optimized the portrait image quality of the rear camera Optimized the video definition of ultra-wide camera Optimized the image quality of Ultra Night mode Optimized the colour saturation of the front camera Touch Optimized the touching algorithm and improved the touching experience
Will the Realme 8 get Android 12 based Realme UI 3.0 Update?
Official realme UI 3.0 stable update is now out for the Realme 8. [Download Now]
Specifications
- Display: 6.4-inch FHD + (1080 x 2400 pixels) Super AMOLED
- CPU: MediaTek Helio G95
- RAM: 4 GB or 6 GB or 8 GB
- Storage: 128 GB internal -UFS 2.1
- Operating System: Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11
- Rear Camera: 64-megapixel primary sensor + 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor + 2-megapixel macro sensor + 2-megapixel B/W sensor
- Front Camera: 16-megapixel
- Connectivity: Dual SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack
- Other: In-display Fingerprint Scanner
- Colours: Cyber Silver, Cyber Black
- Battery: 5000mAh + 30W fast charging
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