Android 12L beta 2 is here for select Pixel phones
Another month, another step closer toAndroid 12Lbecoming a reality. Google’s next version of Android might focus on big screens, butit’s also available in beta for some of its most recent Pixel phones. If you’re enrolled in Google’s testing program and have the right device in hand, you can try out Android 12L’s second beta starting today.
As with most beta software, this patch primarily focuses on providing bug fixes for problems spotted in the December release.Google’s notes for this updatedon’t include any new features, though that doesn’t necessarily mean there aren’t changes to be found in this latest edition of 12L. We’ll have to experiment with this software to find out for ourselves.
Fixed an issue where the clock on the lock screen was not centered on the screen. (Issue #209866500)
Fixed an issue where all the recent apps in the recent apps view showed as a black image with an “App isn’t available” toast message. (Issue #210442689)
Fixed an issue where using gestures to switch between apps sometimes left an image of the previous app’s state showing over part of the current app. (Issue #211095552)
Fixed an issue where some icons on the lock screen were too small when viewed on larger screens.
Fixed an issue where sometimes the lock screen was not dismissed after unlocking a device.
Fixed an issue that caused bitmap images to disappear or otherwise render incorrectly in widgets.
Speaking of which, today’s update is available for the following phones:
As you’ll undoubtedly notice, the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are missing from the list. Although Google says those phones will join the program soon, they also skipped December’s first beta release.Judging by the Android 12L timeline, only one beta release remains before an official release, currently scheduled for “Q1 2022” (likely March). That doesn’t leave much time for the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro to join in on the beta fun, but you never know when Google might surprise users with an upgrade.
Meanwhile, theLenovo Tab P12 Pro— thebest way to experience all of the changescoming to Android tablets with this update — is also missing from today’s release. Google says it’sset to receive beta 2 “in the days ahead.”
If you aren’t already enrolled in the Android 12L beta program, you can head over toGoogle’s site to sign upwith a compatible device to receive an OTA update. Alternatively, you can alsograb the respective factory imagefor your Pixel to install manually.
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