Google releases final test version Android 12 Beta 5

Yesterday, Google released the Android 12 Beta 5 version today.

It is reported that this will be the final test version of Android 12, which means that the version officially released in the future will be similar to this version. It is possible that Android 12 Beta 5 may already be a candidate version of the final official release version. If all goes well, the official version will be released within a few weeks.

For Pixel 5a devices that did not join the test plan in the first time earlier, users can also apply to join the Beta trial.

Prior to this, the previous Beta versions of Android 12 have been constantly improving various functions. Google said that this time Android 12 has reached the milestone of "platform stability". Developers can check with the release of this Android 12 Beta 5. Test whether their application matches the new Android 12 system.

The following is the Android 12 factory image/OTA file for Google Pixel series devices compiled by WCCFTech:

● Pixel 5a：Factory Image — OTA
● Pixel 5：Factory Image — OTA
● Pixel 4a（5G）：Factory Image — OTA
● Pixel 4a：Factory Image — OTA
● Pixel 4 XL：Factory Image — OTA
● Pixel 4：Factory Image — OTA
● Pixel 3a XL：Factory Image — OTA
● Pixel 3a：Factory Image — OTA
● Pixel 3 XL：Factory Image — OTA
● Pixel 3：Factory Image — OTA

Android 12 Beta 5 update content:

Nearby Share can now be set to be visible to "Everyone"

Pixel phones will notify users when charging is restricted due to overheating
Google Calculator redesigned Material You

The power menu displays the lock button by default (cannot be removed in the settings)

The Android 12 system easter egg adds a desktop widget that can display the Material You dynamic palette

The day of the week/date on the lock screen will be higher instead of being displayed next to the clock

When a notification is displayed on the lock screen, the notification will be closer to the center of the screen

"Device Control" (for smart home) shortcuts on the lock screen

Device search: must be accessed from the top of the App drawer

Google Clock 7.0 gets Material You redesign and widgets

September Security Patch

It is understood that users of the Pixel series of mobile phones can click the link below to download the update, or find the update in the system update.

Full mirror download address:
https://developer.android.com/about/versions/12/download