Realme is one of the brands which continues to use a skin on top of Google’s Android Operating system. Its Realme UI uses the base structure and file format of Oppo’s Color OS albeit being an independent brand. Consequently, it has become a nightmare for users to flash any ROM through traditional fast boot mode. This has faced a lot of discontent from the fans who are enthusiastic to try newer ROMs, Mods as the device becomes completely unusable if they get their devices bricked in the process. You can download Realme Flash tool by heading below.
However, Realme seems to have finally heeded to the user’s request as it has launched a new Realme flash tool which might no longer require a store visit for fixing a soft brick. The tool also aims to help users to update their bootloader unlocked devices to update to the latest Realme UI as the devices will no longer receive OTA updates. However, it still doesn’t support Qualcomm’s EDL mode meaning you have to unlock the bootloader on your device before trying to flash the update through this tool.
Realme flash tool is a recovery tool developed by Realme to help users recover their bricked devices. Though the tool needs the device to be bootloader-unlocked, it saves time for the users barring them to visit a service center to fix their device in case of a bricked device. A soft brick basically means your device shows signs of life by opening fast boot mode but gets stuck in a boot loop, or a software error where the phone becomes unusable. A Realme Flash tool will look like the image below:
[October 20, 10, 2022]: Realme flash Tool is receiving a new update, with a fix for flash directory error and even optimizes UI experience. The version V1.0.0.4 is now available to download, and you can do so by heading to the button below.
[Old Version] Disclaimer: The tool is compatible with only a few Realme devices as of now, but we can expect the tool to support various devices in the future. Realme also said that the warranty still applies after using the Official flash tool.
In short, the above steps will help you to update your device to the latest Realme UI or recover your device from a soft brick. Realme has said that the current flash tool only supports the device running on Android 10 but has promised to provide an alternative way to downgrade to Android 9. As per Realme, the new Realme Flash tool will support Indian devices only but XDA developers claim you can flash any snapdragon/Mediatek powered Realme devices with the flash tool.
We hope you have fun flashing the latest UI on your device. Let us know if you have any doubts in the comments below.