Android 12 Beta 2.1 launched, what’s new?
On June 9, Google launched the second beta version of Android 12 and now the company comes with an intermediate version that should fix some problems. You can read more about this update here.
Android 12 Beta 2.1
Android 12 Beta 2.1 is a so-called maintenance update that comes with a number of bug fixes. That is not surprising because it is after all a beta version and not a stable version, so the chance that there are errors in the software is greater. An interim update is therefore appreciated.
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This update fixes some issues including a lock screen issue such as notifications swiping away. Google also fixed issues that prevented information such as weather and calendar events from appearing in the At A Glance widget on the home screen or lock screen. In addition, the flickering animations when opening recent apps with gesture navigation have been fixed. You can view the entire release notes of Android 12 Beta 2.1 here.
New in Android 12
New in Android 12 are the Privacy Dashboard, which gives you more insights about the apps that use, for example, the camera, the microphone or your location on your phone. Following on from this, Google has also added privacy indicators to Android 12. This allows you to see when the camera or microphone is active on your phones. You can view more new features here. In addition, editor Sebastien has made an extensive video on our Instagram account with all the new features in Android 12. You can watch the video below or here on Instagram.
Join the Android 12 beta program
Do you dare to get started with the Android 12 beta versions on your phone? There are several phones that participate in the beta program of Android 12. Via this page you can see an overview of all brands and discover how you can install Beta. Does your brand of phone not support the Beta? Don’t worry, Google has provided the gsi that you can flash on your phone. You can read more about it here. If you already have the first Beta on your phone, you should just receive the second version as an Over The Air (OTA) update.
For more information about Android 12, you can always visit our dedicated Android 12 page. We update this page regularly with new rumours, news, videos, tips, availability and more so it’s useful to add the page to your favorites. This way you always have the latest Android 12 news at hand.
Which of you has already installed the Android 12 Beta 2.1 on his or her phone? What are your first impressions? Let us know in the comments below this article.
