Android 12 Beta is now available for download on these phones

2 min readUpdated May 30, 2025May 21, 20215:26 PM

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Android 12 was officially announced during Google’s I/O 2021 event, offering a colorful Material New design and more fun changes. To those curious to try it out – you already can!

Granted, you’ll need an eligible smartphone and it’s worth noting that running a developer Android beta version is not a good idea unless you’re actually an Android developer yourself. Beta software can be quite unstable, and your phone’s functionality will become limited, so proceed at your own risk or simply wait for the public Android 12 release later this year. In any case…

Google

During the I/O event, Google announced that the first smartphones to be getting access to the Android 12 beta will unsurprisingly include Pixel phones. You will need to be using the Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G) or Pixel 5. Google has provided Android 12 beta downloads for each of those phones here.

Asus

If you have an Asus Zenfone 8, you can download the Android 12 beta for that phone from Asus’ website. That website also has step-by-step instructions on how to install it, and which features don’t work yet, such as the fingerprint sensor and face unlock.

OnePlus

Those using the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro can get the Android 12 developer preview from OnePlus’ website here. The site also explains the installation process for those particular phones.

Warning: We’ve had reports that the Android 12 beta gets OnePlus devices stuck in a bootloop.

Xiaomi

Xiaomi users who own the Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11, Mi 11i and Mi 11X Pro can download the Android 12 beta for those phones from this Xiaomi page. There Xiaomi has also listed what to expect in terms of bugs.

Vivo

Right now only the Vivo iQOO 7 can get the Android 12 beta. If you own that phone, please refer to Vivo’s Android 12 beta download page.

Oppo

Currently the OPPO Find X3 Pro can get the Android 12 beta from OPPO’s website.

Others

If you’re using a recent Android phone made by Realme, Sharp, Tecno, TCL or ZTE, you can refer to Google’s “Partners and eligible devices” page for relevant Android 12 beta downloads and instructions.

“Warning: We’ve had reports that the Android 12 beta gets OnePlus devices stuck in a bootloop.”

If your smartphone or brand isn’t included there, then the Android 12 beta isn’t available to you right now, but it could be in the future. You can inquire with your phone’s manufacturer on when and if you can expect an Android 12 beta to become available.

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Questions & Answers

What are the main risks associated with installing the Android 12 beta software?

Running a developer Android beta version is not recommended unless you are an Android developer. The software can be unstable, potentially limiting your phone's functionality and causing issues like devices getting stuck in a bootloop.

Which specific Google Pixel models are eligible to download the Android 12 beta?

The Android 12 beta is available for Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 devices. Google provides the downloads for these phones.

Are there any known non-functional features or bugs mentioned for specific phone models with the beta?

For the Asus Zenfone 8, the fingerprint sensor and face unlock are mentioned as features that do not work yet. Also, the Android 12 beta has reportedly caused OnePlus devices to get stuck in a bootloop.

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