Android 12 is one of the biggest updates with huge UI changes that will make the user experience better. If you are using Android 10 or Android 11, then also you will see a major change in the user interface. Not only UI but there are many other changes and features that make the Android OS better than ever. Android 12 first appeared in February 2021 as a developer preview and since then it received three major developer previews. But as you know developer preview is limited to developers only and so public beta testers didn’t get to try it. But now Google has released the Android 12 public beta, which means anyone can try the Android 12 on their Android phones.
Here is the list of Android Phones eligible for Android 12 Beta:
Asus Zenfone 8Pixel 3Pixel 3 XLPixel 3aPixel 3a XLPixel 4Pixel 4 XLPixel 4aPixel 4a (5G)Pixel 5OnePlus 9OnePlus 9 ProOppo Find X3 ProRealme GT 5GSharp AQUOS sense5GTecno Camon 17TCL 20 Pro 5GVivo iQOO 7 LegendXiaomi Mi 11Xiaomi Mi 11 UltraXiaomi Mi 11iXiaomi Mi 11X ProZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G
So these are the eligible devices for Android 12. But there is something called GSI “Generic System Image” which allows users to experience new Android updates even if it is not officially available for the device. Yes, if you have a treble support phone with unlocked bootloader you can install Android 12 on any Android phone. But if you have a phone from the list above, then you don’t need to install GSI as you can easily apply the process officially shared by your OEM. Here we have combined all the Android 12 beta installation guide so that you can find the steps here relevant for your device model. Let’s start with the GSI method which allows you to install Android 12 on any Android phone even if it is not in the given list.
How to Install Android 12 Beta on Android Phones (GSI)
GSI is the Generic System Image which is an image file that contains the latest Android OS. Google introduced the GSI a while ago. It is available for different types of hardware based phones like ARM64 and x86 architecture. To use GSI you don’t need a phone which is officially eligible for the update. All you need to make sure is your phone is treble support and the bootloader is unlocked. If both requirements meet then you can enjoy the Android 12 on that phone. Google releases GSI with every update and so during the second beta you will also get the new GSI. To install the Android 12 GSI on Android phones, you can follow steps given here. With this guide, you can install Android 12 on Realme Narzo phones, OnePlus 8/8 Pro, OnePlus Nord and more.
How to Install Android 12 Beta on Asus Phones
Asus also partnered with Google to release Android 12 beta for Asus phones. Currently, only the Asus Zenfone 8 is eligible for Android 12 beta but in the future, we can see more Asus phones joining the party. The Zenfone 8 is not available in many regions for now, so only a few users get to try the Android 12. But soon we may see the Zenfone 8 releasing in other markets too. If you have an Asus phone which is eligible for Android 12 beta, you can easily join the developer preview program. In the early phase, you may find some bugs so it is recommended only if you are ok with bugs. Installing Android 12 Beta on Asus phones is fairly easy. And you don’t need to unlock the bootloader of your phone. So if you want to try Android 12 on your Asus phone then check out this guide.
How to Install Android 12 Beta on Google Pixel Phones
Google Pixel phones are the first to receive any Android update. And there is no doubt about it as both are Google products. If we talk about Android 12 then it is available for Pixel 3, Pixel 3XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, and Pixel 5. These Pixel phones were also eligible for Developer Preview at starting. The best thing about the Android 12 Beta on Pixel is that upgrading your Pixel will not remove or wipe your data. And it is very simple to join for the Android 12 Beta. Once you join the Beta program, you will get OTA updates. If you want to install Android 12 Beta on your Pixel phone, then check out this guide.
How to Install Android 12 Beta on OnePlus phones
The latest OnePlus 9 series is also eligible for Android 12 Beta. And OnePlus 8 series may also join the party soon. Last year also OnePlus partnered with Google to bring Android 11 beta for OnePlus devices. And the same we are seeing in the Android 12 Beta program. Other than Pixel, every OEM is calling the update as a developer preview. It is because this is the first build for non-Pixel phones. The OnePlus 9 Series launched this year not a long time ago. And as usual, the latest phones get the update first. Although there aren’t all the features from stock Android 12, you will like some new features. If you have a OnePlus phone which is eligible for the Android 12 Developer preview program, you can follow our guide. It is easy to get the latest update on OnePlus devices.
How to Install Android 12 Beta on Oppo Phones
Oppo and OnePlus phones don’t have much difference in the marketing strategy. And so most of the updates are common for Oppo and OnePlus. Just like OnePlus, Oppo also partnered with Google to provide Android 12 Beta for Oppo Find X3 Pro. You can follow the mentioned steps to install Android 12 Beta on your Oppo Phone. You can also downgrade your Oppo phone to Android 11. Download the roll back files with the same link and follow the same method.
How to Install Android 12 Beta on Realme Phones
Realme also joins the list of OEMs with the Android 12 developer preview program. Yes, Realme chose the Realme GT 5G phone for the Android 12 Beta. The phone is only available in limited regions. So only some of you get to experience Android 12 on Realme GT 5G. Soon Realme may add some other phones to the list, but till then you can use the GSI method. In case you have the Realme GT 5G and want to try Android 12 right now, then you can follow the steps given below. That’s all you have to do for updating your Realme phone to Android 12. In case you want to downgrade your Oppo phone for some reason, you can do that too. Download the Android 11 file from the same link and install it using the same steps.
How to Install Android 12 Beta on Sharp Phones
Some of you may not know about this OEM because it’s available to limited regions. And surprisingly it also joined Google to deliver Android 12 early access to its top phones. As of now, the Android 12 developer preview is only available for AQUOS sense5G. So if you have this phone from Sharp and want to try the new Android 12 then you can follow this guide. In case if the device is not usable because of many bugs, you can roll back to Android 11. You can follow the downgrade process from the same download link given in the steps.
How to Install Android 12 Beta on Tecno Phones
Tecno is another new entry in the Android developer program. As for now, only one Tecno phone is eligible for this update just like other OEMs. We are talking about the Tecno Camon 7. The phone is available in limited regions. Tecno phones are popular in the budget category. And this opportunity will allow more users to try the Android 12 before others. Tecno has a different process of updating which requires some drivers and tools. If you want to experience Android 12 on tecno phones, then you can check the official download link and guide here. Also in that guide, you will find how to downgrade your Tecno phones to Android 11 if you don’t like the Android 12.
How to Install Android 12 Beta on TCL Phones
There aren’t many TCL smartphones in the market, but in recent years it gained popularity since its innovative concept for future smartphones. And to keep their status TCL also joined the Android 12 Beta program. For now, only TCL 20 Pro 5G is eligible for the Android 12 Beta program. Android 12 Beta brings many features that are available on the Android 12 developer preview. There are some features still missing as compared to the stock Android 12 Beta. But you still get to experience many important features. Don’t worry it is just an early update and in upcoming beta updates, it will be fixed. The Android 12 Beta installation process on TCL phones is different and a bit complex. It requires drivers and tools. And in case you have TCL 20 Pro 5G phone and want to try the Android 12 Beta, then you can check this official guide with the download link.
How to Install Android 12 Beta on Vivo Phones
Vivo is a big OEM and they have been actively participating in the Android beta program for the past many years. And now in the Android 12 Beta, Vivo is participating with the iQOO 7 Legend. But as you know Vivo phones run on Funtouch OS you may not find all the features in the first Android 12 Beta. So if you are interested to try Android 12 Beta on Vivo phones, you can check out the steps below. Remember only Vivo iQOO 7 Legend is eligible for Android 12 Beta for now. In case if you find any bugs or want to downgrade for any reason, then you can also downgrade your phone. To do that you can follow the same process, but use the Android 11 file that you can download from the same link. Remember it will also wipe all the data so take a backup before the downgrade process.
How to Install Android 12 Beta on Xiaomi Phones
There is no doubt that Xiaomi is also part of the early Android 12 beta program. We are seeing Xiaomi partnering with Google from the last few Android updates. And if I talk about the eligible devices, Mi 11, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11i, Mi 11X Pro are currently eligible. Xiaomi may add a few more devices in the second beta. Xiaomi phones are the best in terms of custom development. It means even if your device is not eligible you can try different custom ROMs based on the latest Android OS. And if your Xiaomi phone is eligible, you can easily flash the Android 12 file with their Xiaomi Flash tool. If you have Mi 11 series phones which are eligible for Android 12 you can download its file from the official site. And to flash the file make sure to follow these instructions.
How to Install Android 12 Beta on ZTE Phones
ZTE is also a part of the Android 12 Beta program and currently, it is currently available for ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G. It is the latest flagship phone from ZTE. ZTE is an emerging smartphone brand that is trying to impress users with their budget phones. And this Android 12 beta program will help users to trust ZTE. If you have Axon 30 Ultra 5G or any other eligible device and want to experience Android 12 Beta then follow the steps below. So, this is a detailed guide on how to get the Android 12 beta on any Android phone. For Android phones which are not eligible, you can use GSI to get Android 12 Beta. And for eligible phones use the official file mentioned in the guide. More Android 12 Guides:
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