Yesterday, Android 12 finally hit the stable milestone, which should mean it’s good to go. Or is it? Unfortunately, for Google Pixel owners, the OS version is still not available and will continue to stay that way at least for several more days. Android Developer blog has given an ETA of “within the next few weeks” for Pixel devices along with a “later this year” date for Samsung Galaxy, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Tecno, Vivo, and Xiaomi devices.

Of course, those that are part of the beta programs offered by participating OEMs can still try out the Android 12 update before it rolls out widely, but bugs are to be expected.

Android 12 New UI

Regardless, this is still a really odd way for Google to announce a new Android version. New Android upgrades typically roll out to Pixels as soon as it hits AOSP. Thus, leaving aside developers, there is little for regular users to get excited about with this year’s announcement.

The delay in the Android 12 release can be attributed to the fact that it is one of the most significant upgrades in years, adding a fresh breath of life to the OS. This has been made possible through Material You – a brand new design language that favors large rounded elements for improved intuitivity and aesthetics. It is joined by a dynamic theme system that absorbs colors from the current wallpaper and splashes them across supported apps.

Also new is the inclusion of sophisticated animations across the system, as well as Google apps. This is joined by the implementation of new widgets that look better and are more interactive than ever before. They have the ability to make even the blandest of home screens look like a piece of art in seconds.

Android 12 location data

Not everything is a UI refresh with Android 12 though. There are also multiple enhancements to privacy, with the status bar, gaining new indicators for when the microphone and camera are being accessed.

The Android 12 update has also been claimed to bring along significant performance boosts, with a reduction in CPU time used by core system services by 22% and a decrease in the usage of big cores by 15%. This is paired with an increase in app launch speeds.

Can’t wait to get your hands on the update? We have listed the devices that have been confirmed to get Android 12 below.

Android 12 Eligible Devices

Google

  • Pixel 3
  • Pixel 3 XL
  • Pixel 3a
  • Pixel 3a XL
  • Pixel 4
  • Pixel 4 XL
  • Pixel 4a
  • Pixel 4a 5G
  • Pixel 5

Xiaomi

The following devices are undergoing internal beta testing and the list will be expanded.

  • Xiaomi MIX 4
  • Xiaomi 11T Pro
  • Xiaomi Pad 5 / Pad 5 Pro / Pad 5 Pro 5G
  • Mi 11 Lite 4G / 5G
  • Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
  • Mi 10 / 10 Pro / 10 Ultra / 10 Lite 5G
  • Mi 10T / 10T Pro / Redmi K30S Ultra
  • Mi 10i / 10T Lite / Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
  • Redmi K30 Pro / Zoom / Poco F2 Pro
  • Redmi K30 5G / 5G Racing / K30i 5G
  • Redmi Note 10
  • Redmi Note 10 Pro / Pro Max /
  • Redmi 10 5G
  • Redmi 10T
  • Redmi Note 8 (2021)
  • POCO X3 Pro
  • POCO F3 GT / Redmi K40 Gaming
  • POCO M3 Pro 5G

OnePlus

  • OnePlus 9
  • OnePlus 9 Pro
  • OnePlus 9R
  • OnePlus 8
  • OnePlus 8 Pro
  • OnePlus 8T
  • OnePlus 7
  • OnePlus 7 Pro
  • OnePlus 7T
  • OnePlus 7T Pro
  • OnePlus Nord 2
  • OnePlus Nord
  • OnePlus Nord CE

Oppo

  • Oppo Find X3 Pro
  • Oppo Find X3 Pro Mors Exploration Edition
  • Oppo Find X3 OnePlus 9 Pro 5G
  • Oppo Find X2 Pro
  • Oppo Find X2 Pro Lamborghini Edition
  • Oppo Find X2 Find X2 League of Legends S10 Limited Edition
  • Oppo Reno6 Pro+ 5G
  • Oppo Reno6 Pro+ 5G Detective Conon
  • Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G
  • Oppo Reno6 5G Limited Edition
  • Oppo Ace2
  • Oppo Ace2 EVA Limited Edition
  • Oppo RenoS Pro+ 5G
  • Oppo RenoS Pro+ Artist Limited Edition 5G
  • Oppo RenoS Pro 5G
  • Oppo RenoS 5G
  • Oppo Reno5
  • Oppo K 5G
  • Oppo K9 5G
  • Oppo A95 5G
  • Oppo A93 5G
  • Oppo Reno Ace
  • Oppo Reno Ace Gundam Edition
  • Oppo Reno 10x zoom version
  • Oppo Reno Barcelona Custom Edition
  • Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G
  • Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G 2020 Summer Custom
  • Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G Artist Limited Edition
  • Oppo Reno4 5G Edition
  • Oppo Reno4 SE 5G
  • Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G
  • Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G Classic Blue Custom
  • Oppo Reno3 5G Edition
  • Oppo Reno3 vitality version
  • Oppo K9 Pro 5G
  • Oppo K7
  • Oppo K7x
  • Oppo A93s 5G
  • Oppo A92s 5G
  • Oppo A72 5G
  • Oppo A55 5G
  • Oppo A53 5G

Tecno

  • Tecno Camon 17

 

Samsung

Samsung hasn’t confirmed which phones will get the Android 12 update. But SamMobile has curated an expected list, which you can check here.

Note that the list below isn’t final and more devices may be added or removed in the coming weeks.  

Galaxy S series

  • Galaxy S21 series
  • Galaxy S20 series
  • Galaxy S20 FE (LTE/5G)
  • Galaxy S10 series

Galaxy Note series

  • Galaxy Note 20 series
  • Galaxy Note 10 series

Galaxy Z series

  • Galaxy Fold
  • Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G
  • Galaxy Z Fold 3
  • Galaxy Z Flip series
  • Galaxy Z Flip 3

Galaxy A series

  • Galaxy A71/5G
  • Galaxy A51/5G
  • Galaxy A52/5G
  • Galaxy A52s
  • Galaxy A72
  • Galaxy A90 5G
  • Galaxy A01
  • Galaxy A11
  • Galaxy A22 5G

Galaxy M series

  • Galaxy M42 5G
  • Galaxy M21
  • Galaxy M32
  • Galaxy M51

Galaxy F series

  • Galaxy F41
  • Galaxy F62
  • Galaxy F22

Galaxy Tab series

  • Galaxy Tab S7 series
  • Galaxy Tab S6 series
  • Galaxy Tab A 8.4
  • Galaxy Tab A7 series
  • Galaxy Tab Active 3

 

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