Learn How to Install ColorOS 5.2 on Realme C1

by Mike Blass · February 18, 2019

Do you own Oppo’s Realme C1? The phone comes with a 6.2-inch curved glass display, supporting HD+ resolution and it packs a relatively powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC. You also get 13MP+2MP rear dual sensors with LED flash for occasional photography and I bet that you already got used to the interface showing Color OS 5.1 icons on the stock Android 8.1 firmware.

Don’t you think that it’s time for a change? You cannot do a thing regarding the handset’s specs, but remember that Android 8.1 Oreo comes topped with ColorOS. And since you can now install ColorOS 5.2 on Realme C1, I don’t know what you are still waiting for. The update is a staged rollout and cannot arrive on all devices immediately.

However, if you are unwilling to wait for the OTA, Realme has provided links to download it manually, so that’s your chance. You could get Smart Bar for faster multitasking, improved frequency for touch screen along with changes in the Security department. And you will also use the long press Power button for 0.5s to launch Google Assistant.

The software update carries the build number RMX1805EX_11.A.21 and that’s what you will soon have on your Oppod device too. But, don’t rush into anything, not until you are ready!

Getting ready:

Make sure that your Oppo Realme C1 smartphone has at least 60% charge left, if not even more.
You should better take a backup of your handset’s valuable data.
The installation instructions are here presented, but you remain the only one responsible for your device. Don’t say that you haven’t been warned about that.

How to Install ColorOS 5.2 on Realme C1:

First of all download the ColorOS 5.2 OTA;
Up next, you have to move the zip file to the root directory on your folder;
You now need to boot your device into Recovery mode;
In recovery mode, select Language;
After that, you must choose the package from internal storage;
Select the ColorOS OTA zip file and tap OK to install the update on your Realme C1;
Wait for the installation process to complete. Then, just reboot your device and enjoy the update.

And don’t forget that Realme will soon focus on bringing Android Pie-based ColorOS update to its portfolio. This includes Realme 2 Pro and your Realme C1, so keep an eye on us!