Android 12 was officially uploaded to AOSP without being released for eligible Google Pixel devices, in an odd move yesterday. This defied Google’s tradition of uploading the source code after stable builds go live for their Pixels. Because of this, Xiaomi has almost beaten Google at their own game and has already released ‘stable’ Android 12 builds for the global variants of the Mi 11i and Mi 11, albeit for select pilot testers.
The company also announced (via: IT Home) that the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 11, Redmi K40 Pro, and Redmi K40 Pro+ will be getting Android 12 as part of the first batch, and that the internal testing for the same has commenced.
However, Wang Hua, General Manager of Xiaomi Public Relations posted on Weibo today reminding users that Android 12 has only been freshly adapted and will hence be plagued by bugs. Both Google and Xiaomi “still have a lot to do” and it’s advisable for testers to back up their data prior to performing the upgrade process.
This is in conjunction with the official Android 12 update release notes from the Xiaomi Mi 11i and Mi 11 that warn users about overheating and other performance issues. The notes also emphasize that “it might take some time for your device to adapt to the new version.”
Lastly, some third-party apps may not be compatible with Android 12 just yet.
If you are a Global Xiaomi Mi 11i or Mi 11 owner and think you have what it takes, then feel free to download the builds via the links given below.
Do note that since the builds are aimed at those that are part of the pilot testing program, they may not be installable directly through the Updater.
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