How to Change Realme GT5 RMX3820/RMX3823 to Global Version

December 12, 2023

Making the switch from the regional to the global variant of the Realme GT5 RMX3820/RMX3823 can be a tricky process that calls for technical know-how. To make your Android device work with any network band in the world, you’ll need to make some changes to the device’s firmware. One way to turn your Realme GT5 RMX3820 or RMX3823 from China into a global device is to use the existing global firmware.

Realme GT5 has been officially announced on Aug. 28, 2023. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Octa-core processor while the GPU is Adreno 740. The operating system runs on Android 13. The smartphone provides 1240 x 2772 pixels resolution and the display size of the device is 6.74 inches AMOLED. It consists of a triple-camera 50 MP (wide) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) while on the front there is a single camera, 16 MP (wide).

The sensors include under display, optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass. The smartphone is available in colors like Black; other colors. The smartphone is fueled with a non-removable Li-Po 5240 mAh + 150W wired, PD, 1-50% in 7 min (advertised). Realme GT5 features Bluetooth 5.3, GPS (L1+L2+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NFC and USB Type-C 2.0.

The smartphone is integrated with 256 GB, 512 GB internal storage and 12 GB, 16 GB RAM. The dimension of the device is 163.1 x 75.4 x 8.9 mm and it weighs 205 grams. The device is built with a glass front, metal frame, and glass back.

Here are the Steps to Change Realme GT5 RMX3820/RMX3823 to Global Version:

Make a backup of your device: Before you start the process, it’s essential to back up your data, so you don’t lose any important files or settings. once backup done move it PC or laptop
Download the Global ROM: You can download latest Global ROM for your device (paid File DM)
Unlock the bootloader: To flash the global ROM, you need to unlock the bootloader of your device. follow official method & unlock it

Flash the Global ROM: Once bootloader is unlocked you can flash global ROM on your device using the fastboot commands

Plug phone in bootloader Mod
Open CMD in platform tool folder and navigate firmware dir
Now Flash all Partition one by one in Following Format

fastboot flash 'partition name" "filename"

Note: Missing any partition cause brick, so make sure you flashed all partition before reboot.

Method2 (tested) :

open qlmflasherpro
connect phone in fastbootd
in qlmflasher go to fastboot tab
click flash rawprogram, in popup select rawprogram.xml from firmware
repeat the process and flash all rawprogram.xml’s 12345, after success format data & reboot
Wipe data and cache: After flashing the global ROM, it’s a good idea to wipe the data and cache partitions to ensure that your device runs smoothly.
Reboot your device: Finally, reboot your device and set it up with your Google account.

Note that converting your ROM from a regional variant to a global variant can void your warranty and may cause issues with your device if not done correctly. Therefore, it’s essential to follow the instructions carefully and proceed at your own risk.

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