Realme 8 gets dynamic RAM expansion with new update, 8 Pro will get it too

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The Realme 8 receives a new software update with the Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE) function. As the name suggests, DRE lets you expand your smartphone's RAM - albeit virtually - using the phone's internal storage.

DRE was first introduced by Realme on the Narzo 30 5G, but the 8 5G, on which the Narzo 30 5G is based, did not have it out of the box. However, the feature was rolled out later for the 8 5G, and the more expensive X7 Max 5G also got it last month via an OTA.

Going back to the Realme 8 5G, once you have received and installed the update, you can increase its virtual RAM by heading to its Settings > About the phone > RAM menu. On the X7 Max 5G you can add up to 3GB, 5GB or 7GB of RAM, but on the Realme 8 the 7GB option will likely be replaced by 2GB which is the case with the 8 5G. and the Narzo 30 5G.

With Realme 8 also getting DRE support, the 8 Pro is now the only 8-series smartphone that does not yet have this feature. A Realme official told us that the company will roll out DRE support for the Realme 8 Pro, but they couldn't provide a time frame for the same.

That said, apart from adding DRE support, the new firmware, which comes with version RMX3085_11.A.19, fixes a few bugs, optimizes system performance, and increases the level of Android security patch on the Realme. 8 until July 2021. You can check the full changelog for the update below.

  • System
    • Adds RAM expansion functionality.
    • Optimizes system performance and improves system stability.
    • Fixes an issue where the scroll bar would sometimes disappear in File Manager.
  • Photos
    • Fixes an issue that caused the screen to flicker when you rotate the screen to view photos taken with the screen locked.
    • Fixes an issue where images received in some third-party applications could not be edited.
  • Safety
    • Incorporates the July 2021 Android security patch.

The new version is currently being seeded in India for a limited number of users, and a larger rollout will begin in a few days if no bugs are found.

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