Realme, following its stable ColorOS 17 rollout announcement for November, has now opened Early Access applications for several of its smartphones. The eligible devices include models from the brand’s numbered and P series lineups, as well as the C85 5G and NARZO 90 series smartphones.
Check out more about this latest update below.
Realme ColorOS 17 Early Access – Applications Open for Nine Smartphones
As per what has been announced, applications for the ColorOS 17 Early Access programme opened on the 12th of November 2026 for all nine devices listed below, and only a limited number of users will be accepted. However, the exact number of available slots has not been mentioned on the announcement pages.
Speaking more, the eligible smartphones are the Realme NARZO 90x 5G, C85 5G, 15x 5G, P4 5G, P4 Pro 5G, 16 5G, NARZO 90 5G, 15T 5G, and 15 5G. The required software versions before applying, along with the respective Early Access builds, have also been revealed.
| Device | Required software version — any one listed | Early Access version |
|---|---|---|
| Realme NARZO 90x 5G | RMX5264_16.0.5.702(EX01) RMX5264_16.0.5.1002(EX01) RMX5264_16.0.5.1220(EX01) | RMX5264_17.0.0.101(EX01) |
| Realme C85 5G | RMX5253_16.0.5.705(EX01) RMX5253_16.0.5.1002(EX01) RMX5253_16.0.5.1220(EX01) | RMX5253_17.0.0.101(EX01) |
| Realme 15x 5G | RMX5250_16.0.5.702(EX01) RMX5250_16.0.5.1002(EX01) RMX5250_16.0.5.1220(EX01) | RMX5250_17.0.0.101(EX01) |
| Realme P4 5G | RMX5110_16.0.5.1300(EX01) | RMX5110_17.0.0.100(EX01) |
| Realme P4 Pro 5G | RMX5116_16.0.5.1300(EX01) RMX5116_16.0.5.1200(EX01) RMX5116_16.0.5.1010(EX01) RMX5116_16.0.5.1000(EX01) | RMX5116_17.0.0.100(EX01) |
| Realme 16 5G | RMX5171_16.0.5.1101(EX01) RMX5171_16.0.5.1202(EX01) | RMX5171_17.0.0.100(EX01) |
| Realme NARZO 90 5G | RMX5111_16.0.5.1301(EX01) | RMX5111_17.0.0.100(EX01) |
| Realme 15T 5G | RMX5111_16.0.5.1301(EX01) | RMX5111_17.0.0.100(EX01) |
| Realme 15 5G | RMX5106_16.0.5.1300(EX01) | RMX5106_17.0.0.100(EX01) |
About the application process, users should make sure that their devices have at least 60% battery and are running one of the required software versions mentioned for their respective models. They will also need to fill in the questionnaire provided on the announcement page, making sure that details such as IMEI 1 are entered correctly.
Following this, users can apply through Settings → About phone → Software update → Software update settings → Trial version → Early Access → Apply Now → Submit → Done.
To note, these applications are for the ColorOS 17 Early Access programme, and the announcements do not mark the stable rollout for these nine smartphones. With limited slots available, submitting an application does not necessarily guarantee admission to the programme.
Stay tuned for more updates.
