Some users prefer to stay on a stable version. Here’s how to block OTA notifications:
Better alternative: Just ignore the notification and decline the install prompt. rmx1971 ota update
RMX1971 does not use Seamless (A/B) updates. It uses a single system partition with a dedicated recovery partition.
During OTA: Some users prefer to stay on a stable version
If you are still holding onto a Realme 5 Pro, here are your three options regarding software: Better alternative: Just ignore the notification and decline
Option A: Stay on the Latest Stable Build If you prefer stability, ensure your device is running the latest available stable version of Realme UI. Go to Settings > Software Update and check manually. This ensures you have the latest security patches and bug fixes available for the stock software.
Option B: The Custom ROM Route Because the RMX1971 has an unlockable bootloader and a dedicated developer community, this is one of the best budget phones for modding. Since official support has ended, installing a Custom ROM is the only way to get Android 13 or Android 14.
Option C: Upgrade If you are facing hardware degradation (battery drain, micro-USB port issues) or find the Snapdragon 712 lagging in modern games, no OTA update will fix that. The natural successor to the RMX1971 is the Realme 10 Pro or the Realme 11 Pro series, which offer 5G connectivity and modern OLED screens.