A new system UI with Material You that's expressive, dynamic, and personal. Extend your apps with redesigned widgets, AppSearch, Game Mode, and new codecs. Support new protections like privacy dashboard and approximate location. Improve productivity with rich content insertion, easier blurs, improved native debugging, and much more.
What's in Android 12
Behavior Changes
New features & APIs
Get started with Android 12
- Set up a runtime environment — see Get Android 12 to flash a Google Pixel device or set up an emulator.
- Set up Android Studio — try the Android 12 SDK and tools. See the Setup Guide for steps.
- Learn about what's new — review the behavior changes for all apps and the behavior changes for apps targeting Android 12 that might’ve affected your app.
- Test your app — run through all flows to look for issues. Toggle behavior changes at runtime to isolate issues.
- Update your app — targeting Android 12 if possible, test with users using beta channels or other groups.
Tools and resources
Compatibility tools
Migrate your apps
Give Feedback
Latest news
Beta 1 Update for 12L feature drop!
Updated December 8, 2021
At Android Dev Summit in October we highlighted the growth we’re seeing in large screen devices like tablets, foldables, and Chromebooks. We talked about how we’re making it easier to build great app experiences for these devices through new Jetpack
12L and new Android APIs and tools for large screens
Updated October 27, 2021
There are over a quarter billion large screen devices running Android across tablets, foldables, and ChromeOS devices. In just the last 12 months we’ve seen nearly 100 million new Android tablet activations–a 20% year-over-year growth, while
Android 12 is live in AOSP!
Updated October 4, 2021
Today we’re pushing the source to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and officially releasing the latest version of Android. Keep an eye out for Android 12 coming to a device near you starting with Pixel in the next few weeks and Samsung Galaxy,
Android 12 Beta 5 update, official release is next!
Updated September 8, 2021
We’re just a few weeks away from the official release of Android 12! As we put the finishing touches on the new version of Android, today we’re bringing you a final Beta update to help you with testing and development. For developers, now is the time
Android 12 Beta 4 and Platform Stability
Updated August 11, 2021
Today we’re bringing you the fourth Beta of Android 12, and moving into the final phase of the release. We’ve built Android 12 with a new UI that adapts to you, performance improvements, privacy and security enhancements, and more. We’re now shifting
Android 12 Beta 3 for TV is now available
Updated July 14, 2021
Alongside today’s Android 12 Beta 3 release for mobile, we’re also bringing the third Beta of Android 12 to Android TVs. We’re excited to bring new media features, UI improvements, and privacy controls to the experience with Beta 3 while we continue
Android 12 Beta 3 and final APIs
Updated July 14, 2021
Each month we’re bringing Android 12 closer to its final form, with innovative features, a new UI that adapts to you, performance improvements, privacy enhancements, security benefits, and much more. Many of you are already developing and testing on
Android 12 Beta 2 Update
Updated June 9, 2021
Just a few weeks ago at Google I/O we unwrapped the first beta of Android 12, focusing on a new UI that adapts to you, improved performance, and privacy and security at the core. For developers, Android 12 gives you better tools to build delightful
What’s new in Android Privacy
Updated May 18, 2021
People want an OS and apps that they can trust with their most personal and sensitive information. Privacy is core to Android’s product principles. As shared in the “ What’s new in Android Privacy ” session, Android 12 continues to expand on this
What’s new in Android 12 Beta
Updated May 18, 2021
Today at Google I/O we unveiled the first Beta of Android 12, one of our most ambitious releases ever. We focused on a new UI that adapts to you, improving performance, with privacy and security at the core. For developers, we’re giving you more
Android 12 Developer Preview 3
Updated April 21, 2021
Google I/O 2021 is just a few weeks away and we’re looking forward to sharing all of the latest news in Android with you soon! To take us one step closer, today we’re sharing Developer Preview 3, the next milestone release of Android 12, for your
Android 12 Developer Preview 2
Updated March 17, 2021
Last month we shared the first preview of Android 12, an early look at the next version of Android. Today we’re bringing you the next milestone build in this year’s release, with more new features and changes for you to try with your apps. Our
First preview of Android 12
Updated February 18, 2021
Every day, Android apps help billions of people work, play, communicate, and create on a wide range of devices from phones and laptops to tablets, TVs, and cars. As more people come to rely on the experiences you build, their expectations can rise