Android 12 Update Release Date, Phones List


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The Android 12 source code has been pushed to the AOSP branch from Google on 4th October 2021 and we have also seen some AOSP based Android 12 builds as well for various devices (see the below list).

After this update, many OEMs will push the Android 12 update to the eligible devices, but exactly when?

As a user must know what is the release date, which all phones will get the Android 12 update, and of course when will your phone get the update!

In this article we have listed all such minute details. In case we have missed something, you can always let us know in a comment and we will try to include that information as soon as possible.

Android 12 Release Date and Timeline

The developer preview program which started back in Feb 2021 and was available only for some of the Google Pixel phones.

As of now the final version of Android 12 is already released on 4th October 2021 and we have started seeing some of the AOSP based custom ROM builds as well.

See the below timeline available from Google:

Supported Android 12 BETA Devices

This time as many as 11 OEMs (including Google, obviously) joined hands to bring the latest Android beta to their new devices.

Look at the phones list below to know which phones are eligible to get the Android 12 update and which have already been got it.

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ASUS Phones List

UPDATE 1 – May 19, 2021:
The Android beta 1 is now available for Zenfone 8 (ZS590KS).

Supported DevicesAvailable on?Where to Download?
Zenfone 8 (ZS590KS)May 2021Beta 1 Download

Google Phones List

UPDATE 1 – May 19, 2021:
The Android beta 1 is now available for the below list of devices:

Pixel 3 and 3 XL
Pixel 3a and 3a XL
Pixel 4 and 4 XL
Pixel 4a and 4a (5G)
Pixel 5

If you have a eligible Google Pixel phone in hand and want to install Android 12, then you need to first visit this beta program link and you need to opt for it.

After that visit this page to download an image for your device and installation instructions.

To make it easy for you, I have also listed all the download links in the below table.

Supported DevicesAvailable on?Where to Download?
Nexus 5x (bullhead)October 2021Nexus 5x Android 12 Download
Pixel 3 (blueline)May 2021Beta 1 Download
Pixel 3 XL (crosshatch)Beta 1 Download
Pixel 3a (sargo)Beta 1 Download
Pixel 3a XL (bonito)Beta 1 Download
Pixel 4 (flame)Beta 1 Download
Pixel 4 XL (coral)Beta 1 Download
Pixel 4a (sunfish)Beta 1 Download
Pixel 4a (5G) (bramble)Beta 1 Download
Pixel 5 (redfin)Beta 1 Download

OnePlus Phones List

UPDATE 1 – May 19, 2021:
The Android beta 1 is now available for OnePlus 9 / 9 Pro. Visit this link to get more information about OnePlus’ developers preview (Android beta) program.

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Supported DevicesAvailable on?Where to Download?
OnePlus 9 / 9 ProMay 2021Beta 1 Download

Oppo Phones List

UPDATE 1 – May 19, 2021:

The developers preview is now available for the below list of devices:

Oppo Find X3 Pro (Taiwan, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Switzerland)

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Visit this link to get more information about Oppo developers preview (Android beta) program and installation instructions.

Supported DevicesAvailable on?Where to Download?
Find X3 Pro (Taiwan)May 2021Beta 1 Download
Find X3 Pro (Australia)May 2021Beta 1 Download
Find X3 Pro (Singapore)May 2021Beta 1 Download
Find X3 Pro (New Zealand)May 2021Beta 1 Download
Find X3 Pro (Switzerland)May 2021Beta 1 Download

Realme Phones List

UPDATE 1 – May 19, 2021:
The Android beta 1 is now available for Realme GT 5G (model: RMX2202), the Chinese variant only. No other variants are supported yet.

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Supported DevicesAvailable on?Where to Download?
GT 5G (model: RMX2202) (CHINA)May 2021Beta 1 Download

SHARP Phones List

UPDATE 1 – May 19, 2021:
The Android beta 1 is now available for AQUOS Sense5G, as of now.

Visit this link to know more about the beta program by the OEM and the installation instruction.

The below table contains a direct link to download the update zip file.

Supported DevicesAvailable on?Where to Download?
AQUOS sense 5GMay 2021Beta 1 Download

Tecno Phones List

UPDATE 1 – May 19, 2021:
The Android beta 1 is now available for Tecno Camon 17 variants, as of now.

Visit this link to know more about the beta program and the installation instruction.

Supported DevicesAvailable on?Where to Download?
Camon 17May 2021Beta 1 Download for 4GB variant
Beta 1 Download for 6GB variant

TCL Phones List

UPDATE 1 – May 19, 2021:
The Android beta 1 is now available for TCL 20 Pro 5G only. Support for other devices may come soon!

Visit this link to know more about the beta program by the OEM and the installation instruction.

Below table contains the direct download link to the update.

Supported DevicesAvailable on?Where to Download?
TCL 20 Pro 5GMay 2021Beta 1 Download

Vivo Phones List

UPDATE 1 – May 19, 2021:
The Android beta 1 for iQOO 7 Legend 5G is now available. Support for other devices may come soon!

Visit this link to know more about the developer preview program by the OEM and the installation instruction.

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Below table contains the direct download link to the update.

Supported DevicesAvailable on?Where to Download?
iQOO 7 Legend 5GMay 2021Beta 1 Download

Xiaomi Phones List

UPDATE 1 – May 19, 2021:
The Android beta 1 is now available for below devices:

Mi 11
Mi 11 Ultra
Mi 11i / Mi 11X Pro

Visit this link to know more about the beta program.

Below table contains the direct download link to the update. To install these files, follow this fastboot flashing guide.

Supported DevicesAvailable on?Where to Download?
Mi 9T ProOct 2021Mi 9T Pro Android 12
Mi 11May 2021Beta 1 Download
Mi 11 UltraMay 2021Beta 1 Download
Mi 11i / Mi 11X ProMay 2021Beta 1 Download
Poco X2Oct 2021Poco X2 Android 12
Poco X3 ProOct 2021Poco X3 Pro Android 12
Redmi K20 ProOct 2021Redmi K20 Pro Android 12
Redmi Note 10 ProOct 2021Redmi Note 10 Pro Android 12

ZTE Phones List

UPDATE 1 – May 19, 2021:
The Android beta 1 is now available for ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G only. Support for other devices may come soon!

Visit this link to know more about the beta program by the OEM and this link to get the installation instruction.

Below table contains the direct download link to the Android 12 update available for eligible devices.

Supported DevicesAvailable on?Where to Download?
Axon 30 Ultra 5GMay 2021Beta 1 Download

As of now only these are the OEMs and devices eligible to get the latest ANdroid 12 update. And of course the actual release is 3 months down the line.

It is possible that some older devices may get this update through some GSI images from various developers.

Based on these official and unofficial way of updates available, we will make sure to keep this post updated as early as possible.