Realme has started the Realme UI 3.0 Open Beta application for Realme 9i. The application channel opened on 1st July 2022. Through the Open Beta program, Realme fans and users can now experience the new Realme UI 3.0 features in advance. It will also benefit Realme in receiving feedback for their UI and improvising it for the final release.
Realme 9i was released on 10th January, 2022 with Android 11 out-of-the-box.
Previously the device received the June 2022 security patch update which brought some system improvements and security upgrades. For full details, you can refer to this post here - Realme 9i: June 2022 Security Patch with A.17 Build
Last month, the device got the Realme UI 3.0 Android 12 Early Access update for the beta program. Seems like Realme is pacing off the updates for its devices. Anyways, here's the post - Realme 9i: Realme UI 3.0 with Android 12 – Early Access
To prevent data loss, please backup your personal data before proceeding.
The latest Open Beta version will be chosen as the stable version and rolled out to all users, there is no difference if you have already joined the Open Beta program.
Some third-party application versions might not be compatible with Android 12 yet, after updating these applications might not be available or crash down on your device. Therefore, it is recommended to update all your applications to the latest version available in the Play Store before your update.
The Open Beta versions may have an unpredictable impact on your phone and affect daily use.
Please ensure that the available phone storage is more than 5GB. Otherwise, there will be a risk of update failure (To check the phone storage head to Settings > Additional Settings > Storage).
Due to unpredictable factors such as network communication and strategy adjustment, it is not possible to guarantee that every applicant will receive the update. In case the update is not received, we suggest you patiently wait for the official release.
Preparation: Your Realme 9i device should have a 60%+ battery.
Common Known Issues
After the upgrade, it may take a longer time to boot for the first time, especially if there are many third-party applications on your phone.
After the upgrade, in order to improve the system operation efficiency and eliminate potential safety risks, the system will perform a series of actions such as application adaptation, background optimization and security scanning which may cause slight hanging and faster power consumption.
Guidelines for the Open Beta Program
Make sure to update to the required version: RMX3491_11.A.15 / RMX3491_11.A.17