Check out what's new in Android 12 below! Want to know if your device is getting updates? Head over to our Android software updates page and click your device.
On this page:
Personal
- Android 12 rethinks the entire user interface, from shapes, light and motion, to customizable system colors that can be adapted to match you.
- An all-new conversation widget puts the conversations with the people you care about front-and-center on your home screen so you never miss a chat from your loved ones.
- The UI feels alive with every tap, swipe and scroll – responding quickly and expressively with smooth motion and animations.
Private
- Privacy Dashboard lets you see what apps accessed your location, camera, or mic and manage their permissions.
- Indicators let you know when an app is using your microphone or camera .
- Approximate location permissions lets apps see just your approximate location instead of a precise one.
Performance
- Scrolling screenshot with Android 12 allows you to capture all the content on the page in one image.
- Transfer all your essentials easier than ever by connecting your old phone to your new Android with a cable or shared WiFi connection.
- Take advantage of play as you download, so you can jump straight into gameplay without needing to wait for the full download to finish.
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