Android 12 Released : All New Features, List of Eligible Devices

On October 4, 2021 Android 12 finally made it but with a catch! It had been long awaited and it is in fact still awaited. It is mind-boggling to think how Android 12 is considered “released” when it is actually not. This might be the first time it has happened but the new features of Android 12 are very refreshing by its looks. Here are some amazing additions and eligible devices for Android 12:

So, What is new ? 

• Material You : Auto Theming , Will adapt to your likes and dislikes. This is an exclusive feature since we are waiting for Pixel to release it first and then it will eventually be updated on other phones.

 PERSONAL = MATERIAL YOU

• Scrolling Screenshots & Screen Recording: This feature allows you to take screenshots longer than the screen. Screen recording is one of the wanted features that Android 12 has updated on.

• Updated Widgets

• Privacy Dashboard: If anyone uses your phone , then it is going to notify you on who used which application , which is going to give you “after privacy” i guess , this feature also includes Camera & Microphone Privacy.

• Gaming Dashboard: The biggest one is here. In this new feature it gives you FPS along with streaming options on YouTube allowing you to easily take screenshots during mid game.

• One-handed mode: Vey simple and easy to use. This is one of the useful one where it basically, just brings the bits which are little difficult to reach closer, which makes them easier to reach to.

• Fluid animations: If you use the on animation by pressing button , it allows the screen to expand outward and fill the screen while your background contents fade in.

• Say Goodbye to the Power Menu: Personally , I am not a fan of this feature since the device control seems to have been removed with no particular reason. Rather power menu shortcut has been added to quick settings.

• Google Assistant: Updated

• Adjust Your Lights From the Quick Settings: Quick setting makes it easier for you to adjust the lights according to you accommodation.

• Don’t Forget Google Pay

Besides ,Google Pixel phones on Android 12 beta are not updating to the released full version.Releasing it for the entire world putting source code files available for even Third-Party developers to create custom ROMs , which is crazy.

Google is targeting to release Google Pixel 6 around the end of October , so this might be the CATCH ? Roll-outs & Updates first on Google Pixel 6 ?

Whereas, Samsung has not confirmed which phones will get the Android Updates yet, but has curated an expected list. 

List of 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

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

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

Samsung

As mentioned, there is no surety on the list , more devices could be eligible to get Android 12 and some maybe removed too.