With the arrival of the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, Google has released the update to Android 12 for the rest of the family phones. This means that previous Pixels that are compatible they can already receive the update to the most recent version of the operating system developed in Mountain View.
This confirms something with what was speculated, after the delay generated with the launch of Android 12 to Android Open Source Project. Remember that in previous years, the Pixels were updated on the same date that the source code of the OS was sent to the AOSP.
Remember that Android 12 arrives with a very important aesthetic change compared to previous versions. This is due to the incorporation of Material You, its new design language that also reaches apps and widgets. But the news is not only in appearances, since the software also incorporates a new privacy panel, among other options related to gaming.
Pixel models compatible with Android 12
The update to Android 12 is available for the following mobiles developed by Google:
- Pixel 5 and 5a 5G;
- Pixel 4, 4 XL, 4a and 4a 5G;
- Pixel 3, 3 XL, 3a and 3a XL.
In what corresponds to other brands, the delay in the update compared to the Pixels promises to close considerably. Before the end of the year, Android 12 will also be available for compatible smartphones from Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo, Realme, Tecno, Oppo and OnePlus; more brands are also expected to join with their corresponding updates.
How to update the compatible Pixels to the new operating system?
To access the update to Android 12 on the compatible Pixels, it is necessary to enter the section System, and then touch on the option Upgrade system.
Although from this year a smaller temporary gap is expected between the Pixel update and the rest of the brands, it is logical that certain features continue to arrive first on Google mobiles. Either at the operating system level, as well as in what corresponds to specific functions of applications.