Realme 9 Pro 5G: May 2022 Security Patch with A.38 Build
Realme 9 Pro 5G Software Update:
Realme has started rolling out the incremental update of the May 2022 Security patch via OTA for the Realme 9 Pro 5G model. The latest security patch comes with the build number RMX3471_11.A.38 which has made some security and system improvements this time to enhance the user experience. This is a hotfix to the prior update of the device.
Realme 9 Pro 5G was released on 16th February 2022, with Realme UI 3.0-based Android 12 out-of-the-box.
This update integrated the May 2022 Android security patch. There haven’t been any major improvements in the system in this hotfix. System performance has been enhanced for a smoother experience for the user. Some previously known issues have also been fixed to improve the stability of the device for a better experience.
Note that this is a staged rollout by Realme to ensure there are no critical bugs. It will be available to a few users and during the broader rollout, it will reach the rest of the users. If no critical bugs are found, the full rollout will be completed within a few days.
Previously, the device had received the April 2022 Security patch – Realme 9 Pro 5G: April 2022 Security Patch with A.35 Build which brought some system and camera fixes. For further details, you can refer to the link above.
Update Details
- Device: Realme 9 Pro 5G
- Android: Android 12 [out-of-the-box]
- Custom UI: Realme UI 3.0
- UI Version: RMX3471_11.A.38
- Update type: System & Security
- Security patch: May 2022
- Release Date: May 28th 2022


Source: Realme Community
Official Changelog
- Security
- Integrated the May 2022 Android security patch.
- System
- Improved system performance.
- Fixed some known issues to improve system stability.
How long did Realme take for major OS updates?
Android OS | Update | Release Date/Status | Estimated Months |
Android 12 | Out-of-the-box | February 2022 | Nil |
Android 13 | First OS update | Eligible | Nil |
Android 14 | Second/Last OS update | Eligible | – |
How long will it get updates?
The Realme 9 Pro 5G was released with Android 12 Realme UI 3.0 out-of-the-box. It can be concluded that the new Realme 9 Pro 5G is eligible for at least 2-3 years of OS updates and 3-4 years of security updates.
- Out-of-the-box: Android 12
- First Update: Android 13 [Eligible]
- Second Update: Android 14 [Eligible] [Last update]
How to update your Realme device with the latest Software Update?
The Realme 9 Pro 5G software update with May 2022 Android Security Patch is rolling out in phases reportedly. And, it is expected to be rolled out to all the users soon.
Once the update is available on your device, you can head over to Settings >> About Phone >> Software Update section to update your Realme device with the latest update.
How To Check Software Update On Any Realme Smartphone?
- Open Settings.
- Scroll Down and Find Software Update; Tap On It.
- And If There Would any Update available it will appear there.
- Then Hit Download and this is how you can check Software Update on any Realme Smartphone.
Note
This is, once again, a staggered rollout that will soon be available to all customers. Please wait for the update to arrive on your device.
On the website https://www.realme.com/in/support/software-update, a manual update link will be available.
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