All the Android 12 beta programs from OEMs

Now that the Google I / O 2021 keynote event is over, we’re all excited about the launch of the first beta for Android 12. As you’d expect, Google’s line of Pixel smartphones will be the first to access this beta receives software.

Connected: Android 12 Release Date: When Can You Expect It To Launch?

However, other OEMs have announced their own beta programs for Android 12. Obviously, they won’t get as far as Google’s phones, and device choices will be very limited. However, if you see your phone on this list, chances are you’ll be one of the first to get your Android 12 right when it finally boots up.

Make sure to bookmark this page as we will update it whenever we hear a new company announcement!

Google phones that work with the Android 12 beta

One of the top reasons to buy a Google Pixel smartphone is to be one of the first to access the latest versions of Android. However, some Pixel phones are out of date and cannot access the Android 12 beta. You won’t see the stable launch of Android 12 either, although custom ROM developers are likely to release an Android 12 version in an unofficial form.

To access Android 12, you need Pixel 3 / 3XL, Pixel 3a / 3a XL, Pixel 4/4 XL, Pixel 4a / 4a 5G or Pixel 5. Google no longer supports the original Google Pixel or Pixel 2 and 2 XL.

If you’re looking to install the first Android 12 beta on your supported Pixel, check out our guide here.

Asus’ Zen UI is very close to the standard Android UI as well as Google’s own Pixel UI. So it makes sense that an Asus phone should be eligible for the beta version of Android 12.

Unfortunately, Asus is only offering one of its phones for the beta program: the Asus Zenfone 8. Given that this phone has just come out and is still unavailable in most parts of the world, this is likely not helpful news for Asus Fans.

To be clear, the Asus Zenfone 8 is Flip Not eligible for this program. It’s just the vanilla model.

iQOO / Vivo

The iQOO brand was previously a subsidiary of Vivo, but has recently split up into its own brand. However, Google must not have received the memo because it continues to list iQOO under Vivo in its listings. Well

Regardless, the iQOO 7 Legend is the only iQOO (or Vivo) phone that has access to the Android 12 beta. This India-exclusive phone came out in late April so it’s still a little difficult to get hold of. However, if you have one, you can try Android 12.

Nokia / HMD Global

Given that most Nokia phones released by HMD Global run on a near-production version of Android, it’s not surprising that a beta program for Android 12 is being released. As with Oppo and Realme, however, HMD Global limits the program to just one phone – one that hasn’t even hit stores yet.

The phone in question is the Nokia X20, which launched in April. According to HMD Global, the phone will land in Europe sometime this month. A US rollout is planned for later.

Even if you get your hands on the Nokia X20, it may take a while before you can install the Android 12 beta. So far, HMD has only committed to the “second half of 2021” for the rollout. We assume that the stable rollout of Android 12 will take place in this window. As a result, it is possible that Pixel phones may already have a stable version by the time the Nokia X20 is in its beta version.

OnePlus

OnePlus is no stranger to getting access to the latest versions of Android early on. The latest OnePlus phones have been running Android early beta for a few years now, and this year there is no exception.

See also: OnePlus Phones: A History of the Company’s Full Range of Products

Of course, this means that your OnePlus 9 or OnePlus 9 Pro will work with the Android 12 beta. Unfortunately, this also means that last year’s OnePlus 9R and OnePlus 8 series won’t work.

Oppo

Oppo is one of the first companies to release its own beta program for Android 12. However, the first launch is technically not a beta, but a developer preview. This means that Oppo is starting a few months behind Google, which has already released five of its own developer previews.

In addition, Oppo’s program is only available on one of its phones: the Oppo Find X3 Pro. Unfortunately, all other Oppo phones, including last year’s flagship Find X2 Pro, are banned for the time being, at least.

See also: Oppo Find X3 Pro review: form and function, but not entirely flawless

The first preview for Android 12 developers is now available on Oppo’s Open Platform. Oppo has also confirmed that this version of the software is Color OS 12, which continues its new numbering scheme from last year.

Realme

Oppo and Realme are sister brands, with the latter using the former’s Color OS platform until last year. So it makes sense that Realme also has its own beta program for Android 12 at the same time as Oppo. However, Realme outperforms Oppo by jumping straight to a beta program and skipping the developer preview period.

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Unfortunately, like Oppo, Realme’s program only works on one of its phones: the Realme GT. To make matters worse, the Realme GT is currently exclusively available in China. If you are in China and have a GT, check out the Android 12 Beta right now.

The good news is that Realme has confirmed that the GT will roll out globally this month. Once you get it, you can install the beta right away. Not bad!

Sharp

With the announcement of the Sharp Aquos R6 – the first Android smartphone with a 1-inch camera sensor – Sharp has just drawn a lot of attention. Now it’s going to turn heads by providing access to the Android 12 beta.

However, Sharp is unsure when and on which device you will be able to access the beta. The page dedicated to this information only says “Coming Soon”. However, Google calls it one of its partners for the beta program. We hope to have some information on this soon.

TCL

TCL has just added a slew of devices to its TCL 20 line, just the second line of smartphones under its own branding. However, like most of the companies on this list, TCL only offers Android 12 beta support for one of its phones, specifically the TCL 20 Pro.

That, of course, means that all of the other TCL 20 phones – not to mention the TCL 10 phones from last year – won’t work with Android 12 yet. Hopefully that doesn’t mean Android 12 isn’t available on any of these other devices!

Tecno is not a globally known brand, but it is very popular in the selected countries in which it is represented. These people will be happy to know that there will be at least one Tecno phone in the beta program for Android 12.

That phone is the Tecno Camon 17, which was launched earlier this month. It may be difficult to get your hands on one now that it’s so new, but once you do, you can beat Android 12 on that bad boy. Unfortunately, no other Tecno telephones are compatible.

Xiaomi

Unlike many of the companies on this list, Xiaomi doesn’t limit access to the beta version of Android 12 to just one of its phones. Instead, it offers authorization for four of its phones! However, they are all on the same line.

See also: Xiaomi Mi 11 Series Buying Guide: Everything You Need To Know

The beta will work on the Xiaomi Mi 11, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11i and Mi 11X. These are all pretty new and some of them haven’t made their way around the world yet. But at least Xiaomi covers numerous price points there, so that people who cannot afford a Mi 11 Ultra can also join in the fun.

ZTE

After all, ZTE will not be excluded from the Android 12 beta party. However, according to the trend, only the recently launched Axon 30 Ultra is eligible. This brand’s newest flagship is still unavailable in many locations, so it’s unlikely that too many people will be able to take advantage of today’s beta launch.

Once you receive the phone and it lands near you, the moment you take it out of the box, you can install the beta.

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That’s all we have so far! As mentioned above, be sure to get back to this page soon as we will no doubt be adding more OEMs to the list soon.