Android 12

What is Android 12?

Android 12 is an Android operating system update released in October 2021. The version before was Android 11

Which phones feature Android 12?

To check which Android version your device is running, simply open your phone's settings app, then tap 'about phone', and then select 'Android version'.

The following phones were released with Android 12:

When can I get Android 12?

If you have an eligible Android device you should be able to upgrade to Android 12, as many devices that were released with Android 11 can now be updated to the latest operating system. Check your phone's settings to find out if your phone is eligible for a software update to Android 12.

What are the features of Android 12?

Easier to use:

Enjoy the most personalised Android operating system yet with customisable widgets, settings, notifications, and colour palettes
Smooth motion and animations let you swipe, tap, and scroll faster than on Android 11
New visibility features such as area magnification, bold text, and an extra dim display setting, make it the most accessible Android operating system to date
Snap all the content on a page in one single image with scrolling screenshots
Access all of your favourite apps on the move with one-handed mode

More time-saving:

Play games as they download so you can spend less time waiting and more time climbing the leaderboard
Easily transfer your old phone’s data to your new Android device with a cable or shared WiFi connection

Better privacy:

See when an app is using your camera or microphone and disable permissions using two new toggles in quick settings
Clearly see the data that apps are accessing with the new privacy dashboard