Google’s new Android 12 OS is amazing, in fact, the biggest Android redesign in years. The software giant has been revealed in Google I / O, and it has previewed the new design, features, and It released the first public beta of Android 12 Anyone with a compatible device can install and test it.
For those brave enough to try this first release, it will include the Android 12 beta Features like improved privacy controls and an adaptive interface that change the color of the phone’s appearance to match the background. Android devices will now communicate better with other devices, such as Chromebooks and Android TVs.
If you are ready to help Google test the new Android OS, here’s everything you need to know about how to get it.
Will my phone work well with Android 12 beta?
Google is launching the first public beta of Android 12 for its Pixel phone line, as well as select models from OnePlus, ZTE, TCL, Oppo, RealMe, Sharp, Tecno, Vivi, Xiaomi and Asus. The Google developer website has published a webpage that includes direct links to the instructions of each partner machine participating in the beta program.
In the past, the setup process for each brand was different. Most of them asked to install the update using a wired connection to the computer and most of the time, the phone had to be reset to factory settings during the update process.
Here are the specific Google Pixel samples that can take the quiz right now:
- Pixel 5
- Pixel 4 a
- Pixel 4a (5G)
- Pixel 4
- Pixel 3a phone
- Pixel 3a XL
- Pixel 3
- Pixel 3 XL
How do I start using the Android 12 beta on my phone?
Here are the steps for pixels. If you are using one of the other supported devices, there might be some difference. Visit the program website Android beta. Log in to the site using the same Google account that you use on your phone. Google will give you some warnings about using an experimental operating system. Read the information carefully and accept it when done.
At the bottom of the page, you will see a list of phones linked to your account that are eligible to participate in the trial. Click the Opt-In button of the phone that you want to register to the program. Accept the terms and conditions and click confirm.
Take your phone and go to Settings -> System -> Advanced options -> System update -> Check for updates. Your phone may take a few minutes to show the update so if you don’t see a pending update, give it a few minutes and try again. Once your phone offers the update install it as you would any other update. This time, when you restart your phone, this first Android 12 beta will work.
Can I leave the Android 12 beta?
If you decide that the Android 12 beta has major bugs or the battery life has decreased significantly, you can leave the beta software. But (that’s big but) You will have to reset the phone to factory settings to be able to roll back to Android 11. You might be able to use an old backup to restore your phone to the Android 11 format, however It is quite possible for you to lose some data during the transfer process.
To leave the trial version, visit the website linked above again, but this time click on the Deactivate button at the bottom of your device. Wait a minute or two, then check for software update on your phone in Settings -> System -> Advanced options -> System update -> Check for updates. Install the update, which will restore your phone to factory settings, and when done, you will need to backup your phone, starting with logging into your Google account.
The best advice? Wait until Android 12 approaches the final release before installing the beta. As Google keeps working and improving the update, it will become more stable and battery life will improve.
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