Google has confirmed that a range of devices from Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Tecno, Vivo and Xiaomi will be receiving the Android 12 update this year. This includes the Material You feature, which brings dynamic color themes to Android smartphones. With this, users can choose the colors of their wallpaper and the entire phone will be transformed accordingly for a better visual experience. Samsung has improved its game in terms of software updates and security.
The South Korean conglomerate has announced that they will offer up to four years of software updates for many of their recent smartphones. This means a large number of devices will receive Android 12 when it is available. Oppo, a company currently making a name for itself in Europe, is also offering two major Android updates as the industry standard. The Chinese manufacturer also has a good number of devices compatible with Android 12. ASUS has also released a list of devices that will receive the Android 12 update, including models from its flagship line and ROG Phone.
The ZTE Axon 30 5G (not the Ultra) will also receive an update to Android 12. Google has also confirmed that it will prepare Android 12 to better adapt to third-party app stores and installers, such as Amazon App Store, APKUpdater and Samsung Galaxy Apps. Android 12 offers even more personal, secure and effortless experiences on your device. It includes a completely redesigned user interface just for you, new privacy features designed for your security and that allow you to have control, and smoother ways to start playing directly or even switch to a new device. The new privacy features of Android 12 will be present, including changes to camera, microphone and location permissions. The Realme GT 5G will be the first phone to receive it, and the Realme X7 Max, the Realme GT Neo 2 5G, the Realme GT Master Edition and the Realme 8 Pro are due to pick it up in December. Shortly after the release of the Google Pixel 6 on October 19, Android 12 became available for older Pixel phones. Asus has announced plans for Android 12 on the Asus ZenFone 8, the ZenFone 8 Flip, the ROG Phone 5, the ROG Phone 5S, the Zenfone 7 and the ROG Phone 3.According to information shared by Fido's operating system update schedule, Google plans to bring the next update based on Android 12 to its Pixel 6 series on December 13.
