This is Techtober and we can’t ask for more! Apple set the tone for this October with their iOS 15, and Microsoft lead the way with their latest operating system after almost half a decade, Windows 11 and now it’s time for Google to unveil their mobile operating system, Android 12. Though Android comes a bit late compared to Apple and Microsoft, the mobile first Android runs on around 3 billion devices across the globe and certainly is to evoke a lot of curiosity than the iOS 15 and Windows 11.
When is it available?
Android 12 is not available to all yet. Currently, it is readily available for Google’s home-built android devices, Pixel 3 and later models. Rest of the models, including the newest ones from Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Tecno, Xiaomi, Vivo, etc will receive their updates later this year after building their spin on top of Google’s OOB Android version.
How to Download Android 12?
Note: Before you try upgrading the Android 12, Techmye suggests you to do a proper back up of your data as a safety precaution. To do so, navigate to Settings > System > Backup > Back up now.
To download Android 12 on Pixel phones:
- Go to Settings.
- Tap System.
- Tap Advanced.
- Tap System Update.
The update should automatically be available for you. If not, don’t panic, the Android 12 is rolled out to Pixel models globally on different time as per the local time zones and will be available after a while.
To download Android 12 on other phones:
As clarified earlier, Android 12 is not available for non-Pixel phones yet. It is expected to be rolled out to leading models from other manufacturers later this year.
Note: Though the list of Android 12 supported devices are not officially out yet, almost all the high-end Android phones released in the later half of 2019 or later are expected to support the new Android 12.
