Updating to Android 12 is not just a change in the number in the operating system version, but a fundamental change in the interface, security and functionality of your smartphone. Despite the fact that several years have passed since the release, many devices are only now receiving this firmware - or are left without it altogether. Why is this happening? The point is in the policy of manufacturers: some brands support their flagships for up to 4 years, and budget models lose relevance after 12-18 months.

In this article we have collected official lists of smartphonesthat will receive (or have already received) Android 12 from leading manufacturers: Samsung, Xiaomi, Google, OnePlus, Realme and others. You will learn not only the names of the models, but exact criteria for selecting devices for updatingand also what to do if your phone is not on the list. Important: the information is relevant for devices released no earlier than 2019 - older models, as a rule, have already lost support.

If you are planning to buy a used smartphone or want to extend the life of your current gadget, this guide will help you avoid disappointments. We'll also look at how to check compatibility manually and what the "beta testing", "stable version" and "canceled update" statuses mean.

Why don't all phones get Android 12?

Smartphone manufacturers do not update all their devices to the new version of Android for several reasons - and this is not always related with the "greed" of companies. Here are the key factors:

  • 📱 Hardware limitations: Android 12 requires a minimum 2 GB RAM and support Treble (architecture separating software and hardware). Devices with 1 GB RAM or older chipsets (for example, Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 series) will physically not be able to run the new system.
  • 💰 Economic feasibility: Testing and adapting firmware for budget models is more expensive than the potential profit from sales. For example, Samsung Galaxy A10 (2019) did not receive Android 12, although technically it could have.
  • ⚖️ Manufacturer's policy: Google updates its Pixel longest (up to 5 years), and Xiaomi and Realme are often limited to 1-2 major updates even for flagships.
  • 🔄 Market fragmentation: Some brands (for example, Huawei) abandoned Android altogether due to sanctions, switching to HarmonyOS. Their devices will never receive Android 12.

Interesting fact: even if your phone technically supports Android 12, the manufacturer may deliberately delay update. For example, Samsung first releases firmware for flagships Galaxy S and Note, and only then for series Galaxy A and Galaxy M. This process can take 6-12 months!

⚠️ Attention: If your smartphone was released before 2019, the chances of updating to Android 12 are close to zero - even if it is a flagship. Exception: devices with the project Treble (for example, Xiaomi Mi A2), but for them support is often limited to custom firmware.

The official list of Samsung smartphones with Android 12

Samsung is one of the most transparent manufacturers in terms of updates. The company publishes a support roadmap and adheres to it (with rare exceptions). Below is a complete list of devices that already received or will receive Android 12 with shell One UI 4.x:

Series Models Update status Notes
Galaxy S S21 Ultra, S21+, S21, S20 FE, S20 Ultra, S20+, S20, S10 Lite ✅ Released For S10 Lite the update was released with a delay of 3 months
Galaxy Note Note 20 Ultra, Note 20, Note 10+, Note 10, Note 10 Lite ✅ Released Note 10 Lite received the update last in the series
Galaxy A A72, A52, A52s, A42, A32, A22, A12, A02s ✅/⏳ Partially A12 and A02s received the update only in 2023
Galaxy M M52, M32, M22, M12 ✅ Released For M12 Only the light version is available One UI Core
Galaxy Fold/Flip Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, Z Fold 2, Z Flip ✅ Released Folding devices receive updates in priority

Feature Samsung: the company often releases updates waves on regions. For example, Galaxy A52 in Europe received Android 12 in December 2021, and in Russia - only in March 2022. To check the availability of firmware for your model:

  1. Go to Settings → Update Software.
  2. Click Download and install.
  3. If the update is not available, check Samsung official website (section "Software updates").
⚠️ Attention: If your Samsung is not included in the list, but was released after 2020, try checking for an update via Smart Switch on your PC. Sometimes firmware appears there earlier than in OTA.
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Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO: who will update to Android 12?

Xiaomi traditionally updates their devices chaotically: flagships receive firmware faster, and budget models - if you're lucky. The main problem of the brand is fragmentation of lines: the same devices with different names are produced under the brands Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO . Below is a unified list of models that have received/will receive MIUI 13 (based on Android 12):

  • 📱 Xiaomi 11T Pro, 11T, 11 Lite 5G NE, 11 Lite 4G, 10T Pro, 10T, 10
  • 🔴 Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, Note 11 Pro 5G, Note 11 Pro, Note 11S, Note 10 Pro, Note 10
  • 🔥 POCO F4 GT, F4, X4 Pro 5G, X3 Pro, X3 GT, M4 Pro 5G
  • 💎 Black Shark 4 Pro, 4 (gaming smartphones)

Important nuances for owners Xiaomi:

  • 🔄 Many models (for example, Redmi Note 9 Pro) received Android 12 only light version without some functions (for example, without Material You).
  • ⏳ Updates for POCO often come out later than for similar ones Redmi, despite identical hardware.
  • 🚫 Devices older than 2019 (for example, Xiaomi Mi 9 or Redmi Note 8 Pro) officially will not receive Android 12.

How to speed up receiving updates on Xiaomi:

Clear the cache in Settings → Memory → Clear

Connect to Wi-Fi (the firmware file weighs 2-3 GB)

Charge the phone to at least 60%

Disable VPN (it can block update servers)

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If your model is on the list, but the update does not arrive, try manually check its presence:

  1. Go to Settings → About phone → System update.
  2. Tap on the "⚙️" icon in the upper corner and select Download latest version.
  3. If nothing happens, try changing the region in the settings (for example, to India - updates often come out earlier there).
What to do if the update freezes at 50%?

If the MIUI update process has stopped at half, don’t panic. Wait 30 minutes - sometimes the system takes a long time to check the files. If nothing has changed:

1. Restart the phone with the power button (hold for 10 seconds).

2. After turning on, repeat the update installation.

3. If the error persists, download the firmware manually from site MIUI Download and install via Recovery.

Google Pixel: guaranteed updates to Android 12

Google Pixel is the standard of support: the company updates its smartphones longer than anyone else on the market. Even budget models of the series receive major updates on a par with flagships. Here is the full one. list of devices that Pixel a receive major updates on par with flagships. Here is a complete list of devices that already updated up to Android 12:

  • 📱 Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6 (received Android 12 out of the box)
  • 📱 Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 4a 5G (update released in October 2021)
  • 📱 Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL (latest update before the end of support)

Features of updates for Pixel:

  • 🔄 Beta testing: Google always launches beta versions of Android Pixel 3-4 months before release. Participation in the app gives early access to new features, but is fraught with bugs.
  • 📅 Support schedule: Pixel 6 and newer receive updates until 2026, Pixel 5 - until 2023, Pixel 4 - support completed in 2022.
  • 🔒 Security: Along with Android 12, Pixel comes monthly security patches that close critical vulnerabilities.

How to check for an update on Pixel:

  1. Open Settings → System → System update.
  2. Click Check for update.
  3. If a beta version is available, you will see an offer to join the testing app.
⚠️ Attention: Owners Pixel 3 and older should be prepared for the fact that their devices they will never receive Android 13+. The last major update for them was Android 12.
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If your Pixel after the update began to heat up or quickly discharge, reset the cache section Recovery. To do this, turn off the phone, then press Power + Volume Down, select Wipe cache partition and reboot.

OnePlus, Realme, Oppo and other brands: who is on the list?

Manufacturers included in the ecosystem BBK Electronics (OnePlus, Realme, Oppo, Vivoupdate their devices according to similar principles. The main rule: flagships receive 3 major updates, budget models - 1-2. Below is a summary table by brand:

Brand Models with Android 12 Features
OnePlus 9 Pro, 9, 9R, 8T, 8 Pro, 8, Nord 2, Nord CE Updates come out quickly, but with bugs (especially for Nord)
Realme GT 2 Pro, GT, X7 Pro, X50 Pro, 8 Pro, 8, 7 Pro For Realme UI 3.0 requires at least 6 GB of RAM
Oppo Find X3 Pro, Find X3, Reno 6 Pro, Reno 6, A94, A74 Updates come later than for OnePlus, but more stable
Vivo X60 Pro+, X60 Pro, X50 Pro, V21, V20 In Russia, updates are often delayed due to localization

An important nuance: OnePlus after merging with Oppo I started using their firmware (ColorOS) instead of the usual one OxygenOSThis caused a wave. dissatisfaction among fans of the brand, but support for Android 12 was not affected. If your OnePlus was released after 2020, it will almost certainly receive the update.

To check the availability of the firmware on devices BBK:

  • On OnePlus: Settings → System → System update.
  • On Realme/Oppo/Vivo: Settings → Software update.
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If your smartphone from Realme or Oppo is not updated, try changing the region to India in the settings. Often the firmware is released there first.

How to install Android 12 if the update does not arrive?

If your smartphone officially supported Android 12, but the update does not arrive via OTA (over the air), there is several ways to install it manually. Options depend on the manufacturer:

1. Installation via Recovery (for Samsung, Xiaomi, Google)

This method is suitable if the firmware has already been released, but has not reached your device. You will need:

  • 🔌 Charge. batteries > 50%.
  • 📥 Official firmware file (download only from the manufacturer's website!).
  • 🔐 Unlocked bootloader (for Xiaomi and Google).

Instructions for Samsung:

  1. Download the firmware from samfw.com (select your model and region).
  2. Unpack the archive and copy the file AP_... to the memory card.
  3. Turn off the phone, then press it Power + Volume up + Bixby to enter Recovery.
  4. Select Apply update from SD card and specify the downloaded file.

2. Via Fastboot (for Google Pixel, OnePlus)

This method is more complicated, but suitable for devices with an unlocked bootloader. Example for Google Pixel:

fastboot flash bootloader [filename].img

fastboot reboot-bootloader


fastboot flash radio [filename].img


fastboot flash --slot=all [firmware_name].zip


fastboot reboot

⚠️ Attention: Installing firmware via Fastboot or Recovery may lead to data lossAlways make a backup via adb backup or manually save photos, contacts and messages to. PC.

3. Custom firmware (for unsupported devices)

If your smartphone not included in the official listbut has an unlockable bootloader, you can try custom firmware based on Android 12:

  • 🔧 LineageOS 19 (the most stable alternative).
  • 🔄 Pixel Experience (pure Android with functions from Google Pixel).
  • 🔥 Paranoid Android (for enthusiasts with customization support).

Warning: custom firmware can:

  • 🚫 Void your warranty.
  • 🔋 Increase battery consumption.
  • 📵 Break the operation of the NFC module or camera.
How unlock the bootloader on Xiaomi?

1. Link your Mi account to your phone in Settings → Mi Account.

2. Go to Settings → About phone → MIUI version and tap 7 times on the line to activate Developer mode.

3. In Settings → Additional → For developers enable OEM unlocking and USB debugging.

4. Install Mi Unlock Tool on your PC and follow the instructions.

⚠️ After unlocking all data will be erased!

What to do if Android 12 does not suit your phone?

Even if your smartphone is officially supports Android 12, the update may bring more problems than benefits:

  • 🔋 Fast battery drain (especially on older chipsets Snapdragon 7xx).
  • 🐢 Lags and slowdowns due to increased RAM requirements.
  • 📱 Broken applications (for example, banking apps on custom firmware).

If you encounter similar problems, there are several ways to restore stability:

1. Rollback to a previous version of Android

For most brands, you can return the old firmware via Recovery or Fastboot. For example, for Samsung:

  1. Download the old version of the software from samfw.com.
  2. Install via Odin (for Windows) or Heimdall (for macOS/Linux).
  3. Perform a factory reset (Wipe data/factory reset in Recovery).

2. Performance optimization

If a rollback is not an option, try:

  • 🔄 Disable animation: in Settings → For developers set Animation scale to Disabled.
  • 🗑️ Clear cache: Settings → Memory → Clear cache.
  • 🔋 Enable power saving mode: Settings → Battery → Power saving mode.

3. Alternative launchers

If you don’t like the new interface Material You, install a third-party launcher:

  • 🏠 Nova Launcher (maximum customization).
  • 🎨 Lawnchair (lightweight analogue Pixel Launcher).
  • ⚡ Microsoft Launcher (integration with Windows).
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If after updating to Android 12 your fingerprint or Face Unlock stop working, try re-registering your biometric data in the security settings.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about Android 12

🔍 My phone is not on the list. Is there a chance to get Android 12?

If your device was released before 2019 or has less than 2 GB of RAM, the chances are zero. The exception is custom firmware (for example, LineageOS 19), but they require unlocking the bootloader and may be unstable. Check support for your model on the forum XDA Developers.

📅 When Android 12 comes out for mine. phone?

The timing depends on the manufacturer:

  • Google Pixel: the update is released on the release day of the new version of Android.
  • Samsung: flagships receive firmware within 1-2 months, budget models - up to 6 months.
  • Xiaomi/Realme/Oppo: from 2 to 4 months after release.

See the exact dates on the official websites of brands or in applications like Samsung Members or Mi Community.

🔄 Is it possible to roll back from Android 12 to Android 11?

Yes, but with reservations:

  • For Samsung and Google rollback is possible through Odin or Fastboot, but a full reset will be required (Wipe data).
  • On Xiaomi rollback is often blocked due to company policy (you need to unlock the bootloader).
  • After the rollback, some applications (for example, banking) may stop working if they are tied to the Android version.

We recommend making a backup copy of your data before the rollback!

🔋 After updating to Android 12, the phone began to discharge quickly. What should I do?

Try these. steps:

  1. Disable Adaptive battery In Settings → Battery.
  2. Limit background activity of applications: Settings → Applications → Permissions → Autorun.
  3. Enable Dark theme and reduce screen timeout.
  4. If all else fails, perform a factory reset settings (don't forget about backup!).

On the forums it is often advised to disable 5G (if it is) - this can save up to 20% of the charge.

🛡️ Is it safe to install Android 12 on an unsupported device via custom firmware?

Installing custom firmware is always associated with risks:

  • ❌ Loss of warranty (if the bootloader is unlocked).
  • ❌ Possible bugs (non-working camera, NFC, sensors).
  • ❌ Security vulnerabilities (custom firmware receives patches less often).

If you are not an experienced user, it is better to stay with the official software or buy a new phone. Backup devices are suitable for experiments.