Google officially released the first Android 12 beta to its pixel phones, with Xiaomi also releasing the update for its flagship lineups. The latest Android 12 beta 1 revamped the entire system and is based on “a new way to think about design.” It’s called Material You. The design is about personalization with dynamic themes based on your wallpaper.
There has been a reduction in CPU time needed for core system operation by 22% and a 15% reduction in usage of big cores by the system. In turn, animation has improved, and interaction with the system gives a sense of fluidity.
Google has redesigned the notification shade, which now looks like that of MIUI. It has been designed to be more intuitive and playful to give a clear view of your notification. The number of quick settings is now reduced to four for the first swipe, and it now has texts next to them.
Another MIUI feature – long-press on the power button to trigger voice assistant. The Android 12 beta 1 brings improved security with a new privacy dashboard in settings that allow you to manage individual apps. Interestingly, you can change your app’s permission from the dashboard.
All these features and more is available for Xiaomi phones with the Android 12 beta 1 update. Unfortunately, only Xiaomi flagship phones can install the build. However, it won’t be easy, and it requires an unlocked bootloader because you’ll flash the ROM via Fastboot.
How to install Android 12 beta 1 on Xiaomi phones
- First, you need to backup your data before upgrading you device to Android 12.
- Download the correct Fastboot ROM for your device
- Eligible devices: Mi 11, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11i / Mi 11X Pro
- Flash the ROM via Fastboot
Bugs for each eligible devices
Of course, as a beta build, there are few bugs you might encounter. Luckily, Xiaomi has outlined some of them. Hence, before upgrading to Android 12 beta 1 on Xiaomi phones, take time to study the bugs and see if they’re what you can live with them.
1.Users have to swipe all the way to the top to unlock the device.
2.There might be instances where the system restarts automatically.
3.Unable to use Emergency calls when the screen is locked.
4.Information (such as time and battery) displays bugs in the Status bar.
1.Users have to swipe all the way to the top to unlock the devices.
2.The touch point in the bottom navigation bar is a bit lower than the finger position.
3.Small window may pop up when making screen-off calls.
4.Information (such as time and battery) display bugs in Status bar.
5.Gallery may stop running when editing videos.
Mi 11i/Mi 11X Pro:
1.”The “Earphone” icon doesn’t show in the status bar when the earphone is inserted.
2.Unable to find a TV device in Cast.
3.There may be crashes after making an emergency call and checking the call records.
If you would like to opt-out or revert back to factory settings, you can do so through the Fastboot mode:
1- Turn off the device.
2- Press the Volume-down button and the Power button at the same time for 4-5 seconds to enter Fastboot mode.
If you have any feedback, do let us know via Android Beta Feedback app that’s included in the Developer Preview.
To learn more about Android 12 Developer Preview Program, please visit the Google Developers page.
