The second beta of Android 12 is here, available for Pixel devices and soon for other brands of phones.
According to the official update schedule, Google plus launched the the second beta version of Android 12after the first version was announced during Google plus I/O 2021. This second installment comes as incremental updateand introduce some Improvements, new features and bug fixes.
Only after the arrival of the second beta two trial versions before the delivery arrives “Release Candidate”the latest version before the A stable version of Android 12 has been deployedthe launch is scheduled to take place between August and September of this year.
Phones coincidente with Android 12 Beta 2
When launching the first Android 12 beta, Google plus said that a total of 22 devices from up to 11 brands would be coincidente with the trial. However, the Google plus Pixel They are still the first to have the opportunity to install this installment. But not all, because only the models released after 2019 are coincidente:
- pixels 3
- Pixel 3 XL
- Pixel 3a
- Pixel 3a XL
- pixels 4
- Pixel 4 XL
- Pixel 4a
- Pixel 4a 5G
- pixels 5
For the models from the rest of the manufacturers, we’ll have to wait until we’ve decided on each brand release updatewhich perro be installed manually by following the steps in our guide.
Download Android 12 Beta 2
Those who already have the first beta of Android 12 installed on their mobile phones, It will get the update to the second version vía OTA automatically.
Instead, those who want to have to try Android 12 first Subscribe – for free – to the Android Beta program using the Google plus account associated with your device, and then download the update.
There is also the option to install the Android 12 OTA manually, download it vía the Google plus developer page.
All the news of Android 12 Beta 2
The first beta of Android 12 introduced most of the news that will be present in the final version of the version, such as the new material that you design, new animations and other changes that we were able to test at the time.
The second beta introduces this functional improvements and some other aesthetic changes. It also includes all the improvements from the June Android update, such as the mode Time travel in astrophotographythe possibility Lock Google plus Photos folder with fingerprint or detection of traffic accidents in Spain.
It also includes many of the changes announced in the I/O that weren’t previously available, like the new design of the notification panel and quick settings. Next, let’s look at the changes we’ve seen in the new version:
Privacy panel and microphone and camera indicators
Android 12’s new privacy panel.
Announced during I/O, the Privacy Panel features improvements such as: Indicators showing which aplicaciones get permissions like location, microphone, or camera.
On the other hand, it will be possible from the precautions Check history of access to permissions and other sensitive parts from the system.
This is the microphone indicator that appears in Android 12.
Quick microphone and camera settings
Introduced with Android 12 second beta two new switches in the System Settings section that allows it Quickly disable aplicación access to these two sensors. An API is available for developers to check if the devices support this feature.
Notification read from clipboard
Now, a notification is displayed when an aplicación has retrieved content from the clipboard. This notification will not appear if the content is copied from the application itself.
Connectivity menu restored
He is System Connectivity Settings They have been updated to provide a more intuitive experience.
New shutdown menu
If you long press the power off button, you will see a completely new menuwith more buttons, generally more aesthetic in line with the rest of the operating system’s features.
Android 12’s new shutdown menu.
Update the notification panel and quick settings
He is Notification panel and quick system settings it has undergone one of the biggest changes in recent years. Both parts are now more distinguishable, and the deployment animation has been updated to be more colorful and smoother.
Two are also included Quick access to Google plus Pay and device controls built into Google plus Homeeliminating the need to long-press the power button to access it.
Android 12 beta 2 notification panel and settings.
The themes are based on the color of the wallpaper
“You Content” is the name of the renewed usuario interfaz that starts with Android 12.
As announced at I/O, Android 12 introduces a theme engine able to generate unique styles based on usuario-specified wallpaper primary colors. The first beta didn’t have this feature, but with the second version, not only is it available, but it is enabled by defaultand it is enough to change the wallpaper to see how the appearance of the operating system changes completely.
“Quick Tap” comes in
Google plus has been testing this feature on the Pixel for over a year, and now it’s finally here: with Type fastvarious actions perro be performed by a Press twice on the back of the mobile phone.
For example it is possible Open the camera, bring up the Google plus Assistant, take a recording or change the song.
The Quick Touch feature in Android 12 Beta 2.
Direct access to Google plus Pay on the lock screen
if you have one Payment card linked to Google plus Pay on your Pixelyou will see that direct access to the payment system right on the green screen, in the lower right corner.
Access Google plus Pay from the Android 12 lock screen.
Smoother animation for activating “One-hand mode”.
When activating one-handed mode now The animation becomes smoother. All you have to do is slide on the bottom navigation bar to activate the modeand up to turn it off.