Question Android 12L Beta Opt-in now available

[Doug8796]

As topic states, Pixel 6/Pro can opt in to beta. The build should release at 1pm EST.

https://www.google.com/android/beta#devices

 

[iliya8801]

I wonder if the modem is any better.

 

[LLStarks]

That's going to be the first thing I check. If it's the same January modem, I'm not going to be happy.

 

[Doug8796]

I wonder if the modem is any better.

Not sure, I will let you know.

 

[stroke55]

Ah, from beta to alpha release... Have fun!

 

[Gordietm]

I think I might pass on 12L, there isn't significant difference between 12L and 12. I'm going to wait for Android 13 later this month.

 

[Doug8796]

I think I might pass on 12L, there isn't significant difference between 12L and 12. I'm going to wait for Android 13 later this month.

12L has new api and most bugs are removed. 13 will be an alpha build. I might test it, but its def entering the wild. Android 12L comes out officially next month so it could possibly be more reliable than the Feb build of the official ota.

 

[znel52]

Nice! Just enrolled. On-time updates and Beta programs, it's actually starting to feel like the Pixel experience.

 

[znel52]

13 will be an Alpha. There have already been a couple beta builds for 12L. 13 will be way more buggy than 12L is. 13 won't be beta until the May timeframe. Early developer preview builds are really only meant for app developers or someone who wants to take a quick peak at what 13 will offer. Not meant for daily driving.

 

[m1ckbr1t]

Just enrolled, eagerly pressing "check for updates"

Here's the link to the reddit android beta sub for anyone who doesn't have it. https://www.reddit.com/r/android_beta/

 

[Morgrain]

12L has new api and most bugs are removed. 13 will be an alpha build. I might test it, but its def entering the wild. Android 12L comes out officially next month so it could possibly be more reliable than the Feb build of the official ota.

I'm still curious whether or not the rumours are true that Google will "release" 12L with a Pixel foldable and/or Tablet. Usually we get solid leaks about Hardware months in advance, I highly doubt that a Pixel foldable or another device will be ready in a month.

 

[Doug8796]

I'm enrolled and 12L beta 3 is out but no ota yet

 

[Doug8796]

Is there a side-loadable ota for Beta 3?

Full OTA Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers

developer.android.com

Apparently not, and you need an unlockable bootloader

 

[Lughnasadh]

If you guys want to just flash the factory image instead of enrolling and waiting...

Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices | Google Play services | Google for Developers

developer.android.com

 

[Lughnasadh]

Ooops

 

[dipole]

isn't the beta for tablets? what does it have for a pixel 6 pro?

 

[LLStarks]

New modem and bootloader.

 

[m1ckbr1t]

Beta is downloading

 

[Doug8796]

Wish me luck

 

[Ivixmax]

i think is the same ui but more big....and for a phone...i think is not recomended a bigger ui than 12