How to download Android 12 Beta 2
You can get the Android 12 Beta 2 on more than 20 phones. Here’s how. CHRIS MARTIN reports
As we’ve seen, Google has announced a new version of its mobile operating system – Android 12. Although we’ll have to wait until the autumn for it to be formally released, you can get the Android 12 Beta 2 on a range of phones right now.
Google sometimes limits the Android beta to its own Pixel phones, but this year you can get Android 12 Beta 2 on various other devices from the likes of OnePlus, Asus, Xiaomi, and more. The method is a little different, but we’ll explain how to get it on any compatible
phone – and which phones support the new beta.
Warning: As is always the case with beta software, it’s not advisable to load it onto your main phone as the software could be buggy or even brick your device. Early reports appear to suggest that it runs well on Pixel phones, but some OnePlus and Xiaomi users are having issues.
COMPATIBLE PHONES
Here’s the full list of phones which can get the Android 12 Beta 2:
Google phones
• Pixel 3 • Pixel 3 XL • Pixel 3a • Pixel 3a XL • Pixel 4 • Pixel 4 XL • Pixel 4a • Pixel 4a (5G) • Pixel 5
Other phones
• Asus ZenFone 8
• OnePlus 9/9 Pro
• Oppo Find X3 Pro
• Realme GT
• Sharp (coming soon)
• Tecno Camon 17
• TCL 20 Pro 5G
• Vivo iQOO 7 Legend
• Xiaomi Mi 11, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11i and Mi 11X Pro
• ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G
GET ANDROID 12 BETA 2 ON PIXEL PHONES
As you might expect, Pixel phones are at the front of the queue to get Android 12 and getting the beta is easy. Follow these steps and you’ll have it downloaded and installed in no time.
1. Head to the Android Beta Program site (fave.co/38JsOpF), making sure
you’re logged into your Google account.
Scroll down to ‘Your eligible devices’ (see screenshot opposite).
Select ‘opt in’ on the device you want to install Android 12 on.
Read the T&Cs, tick the relevant boxes and then click ‘Confirm and enrol’. On your phone head to Settings > System > Advanced > System Update > Check for update.
If you ever want to opt-out simply go to the Android Beta Program site and select ‘opt out’ under Your eligible devices.
GET ANDROID 12 BETA 2 ON NON-PIXEL PHONES
As mentioned earlier, the method is a bit different for phones made by Google’s partners. In general, you’ll need to head to the manufacturer’s website to get the beta.
Head to this Android Beta page (on your phone to download, another device for instructions).
Scroll down and select the make for your phone.
Follow the specific instructions on the page.