Google has already announced the public beta for the Android 12 operating system. Smartphone manufacturers are also expected to launch their customize mobile OS based on the latest version of the Android OS. Oppo has declared the timeframe for the rolling out of ColorOS 12 based on Android 12.
ColorOS 12 Release Date
Oppo has confirmed that the ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 may be unveiled between middle-to-late of September. The company has also released official wallpapers of ColorOS 12 that can be downloaded.
Apart from the wallpapers, the company has also presented a short video with several geometric shapes that turn into the ColorOS 12 logo. The wallpaper and the video reflect the colourful UI of the upcoming ColorOS 12.
About ColorOS 12
Oppo has created an Android-based mobile operating system aka ColorOS. Initially, Realme phones got ColorOS but later on, it was turned to Realme UI in 2020.
ColorOS was first built upon Android Jellybean in 2013. Currently, ColorOS 11 is in used and people are about to get ColorOS 12 based on Android 12.
ColorOS 12 Features
The ColorOS 12 features ‘Cross-Screen Interconnection’, which could be same as the Huawei Multi-Screen Collaboration.
ColorOS 12 will bring features somewhat from Android 12, like new quick tiles, new widgets, improved one-handed mode, notification settings, visual overhaul, new app pairs for split-screen, privacy improvements and many more.
The ColorOS may have feature that resembles Chinese Android skins, containing the likes of MIUI from Xiaomi, Flyme from Meizu Smartisan OS and HydrogenOS.
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Oppo ColorOS 12 Eligible Devices
Here is the list of devices that will support ColorOS 12 –
- Oppo Reno6
- Oppo Reno6 Z
- Oppo A16
- Oppo Reno6 Pro+ 5G
- Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G
- Oppo Reno6 5G
- Oppo A95 5G
- Oppo A94 5G
- Oppo A35
- Oppo Reno5 Z
- Oppo A54 5G
- Oppo A74 5G
- Oppo A74
- Oppo F19
- Oppo A54
- Oppo Find X3 Pro
- Oppo Find X3
- Oppo Find X3 Neo
- Oppo Find X3 Lite
- Oppo F19 Pro+ 5G
- Oppo F19 Pro
- Oppo Reno5 Lite
- Oppo A94 Reno5 F
- Oppo Reno 5
- Oppo A15s
- Oppo A55 5G
- Oppo A93 5G
- Oppo Reno5 4G
- Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G
- Oppo A53 5G
- Oppo Reno5 5G
- Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G
- Oppo A73 5G
- Oppo Reno4 F
- Oppo A15
- Oppo A53s
- Oppo A73
- Oppo A73 5G
- Oppo A93
- Oppo Reno4 Z 5G
- Oppo Reno4 Lite
- Oppo Reno4 SE
- Oppo A33
- Oppo A32
- Oppo F17
- Oppo F17 Pro
- Oppo A53
- Oppo A72 5G
- Oppo Reno4
- Oppo Reno4 Pro
- Oppo Reno4 5G
- Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G
- Oppo A92
- Oppo A92s
- Oppo A72
- Oppo A52
ColorOS 12 Ineligible Devices
Following are the devices that are not ColorOS 12 supported –
- OPPO A9 2022
- OPPO A9 2020
- OPPO A5 2020
- OPPO RENO 2F
- OPPO Reno 10x Zoom
- OPPO Reno 2
- OPPO Reno 2Z
- OPPO Reno Z
- OPPO F11
- OPPO F11 Pro
- OPPO K3
- OPPO A91
If any device name is not in this list, that device most probably won’t get the new ColorOS 12 update.
How to Install OPPO Android 12
Now, lets take a look at how you can install Oppo Android 12 on your device –
- Make sure you take backup first to avoid any data loss.
- Here we are providing you the direct link from where you can download it on your device.
- Now, download the upgrade firmware of OPPO Android 12 preview version designed for developers.
- Then, copy the package to the root directory of your phone storage.
- Go to ‘Settings’.
- Click on ‘Software Update’.
- Click top right icon.
- Select the installation package.
- Then choose the corresponding installation package.
- Then ‘Upgrade’.
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During the upgradation process do not perform any action. After the upgradation is complete then click ‘Restart’. Now, the phone will run on OPPO Android 12 preview version for developers.
That’s all! This is how easily you can install the OPPO Android 12 preview version for developers.
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