Realme 9: New Update with A.16 Build
Realme 9 Software Update:
Realme has begun the phased rollout of the June 2022 Security Patch for the Realme 9 model. The latest software update comes with the build number RMX3521_11_A.16, which is probably 2nd update carrying the same changelog as the previous update along with internal patch fixes
Realme 9 was released in April 2022, with Android 12 out-of-the-box.
As mentioned this software update is a follow-up to the old A.15 build June 2022 Security Patch, and it is reported as the 2nd update by Realme Support. We think the contents of this update are the same as before with better stability or broken links in the update.
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Previous Update:
Previously, the device had received the software update for the June 2022 Security Patch along with a bunch of improvements in the system, camera and performance of the device. Full details of the changelog: Realme 9: June 2022 Security Patch with A.15 Build
Previously, the device had received the 2nd OTA update just after it had received the May 2022 Security Patch along with a bunch of improvements in the system, camera and performance of the device. Full details of the changelog: Realme 9: June 2022 OTA Update with A.14 Build
Note that this is a staged rollout to ensure the stability of this update. The update will be randomly pushed to a limited number of users to rule out any critical bugs. If no critical bugs are found, the full rollout will be completed within a few days.
Update Details
- Device: Realme 9
- Android: Android 12 [out-of-the-box]
- Custom UI: Realme UI 3.0
- Firmware Version: RMX3521_11_A.16
- Update type: Software Update – Security, System & Camera
- Security patch: June 2022
- Release Date: 14th July 2022


Source: Realme Community
Official Changelog:
- Security
- Integrates the June 2022 Android security patch.
- System
- Optimized system stability, and improved user experience.
- Fixed some known issues to improve system stability.
- Camera
- Optimized the facial skin colour effect of the rear camera.
- Improved the fast focus experience of the rear camera.
- Power Consumption
- Optimized power consumption in some scenarios.
How long did Realme take for the update?
Android OS | Update | Release Date/Status | Estimated Months |
Android 12 | Out-of-the-box | April 2022 | Nil |
Android 13 | First OS update | Eligible | Soon |
Android 14 | Second OS Update | Eligible | – |
How long will it get updates?
The Realme 9 came with an Android 12 out-of-the-box. Therefore, it is eligible for the upcoming Android 13 and 14 update. Hence, the Android 14 will most probably be the last major OS update on this device, if Realme sticks to its commitment to providing 2 major upgrades.
- Out-of-the-box: Android 12
- First Update: Android 13 [Eligible]
- Second Update: Android 14 [Eligible]
How to update your Realme device with the latest update?
Realme 9 2nd update – July 2022, Software Update with June 2022 Security Patch update has been rolled out and has reached a limited number of devices, and may soon arrive to all 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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