The third Android 12 beta is here and it brings with it several changes to the OS. One thing to be sure about this one is that it should be much more stable than the other betas released so far. Google says its main goal is to make Android 12 “more intuitive, better performing, and more secure.”
The default method to install this beta version is by using a factory image. However, it is recommended that you go for OTA images instead. This is because the process is easier to do and allows you to keep old files if that’s something you’re interested in. You will have to install it manually but it doesn’t require you to completely wipe your device.
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How to install the Android 12 beta
To get started with the installation, you ought to have a compatible Pixel device and a USB cable to connect it to your computer. The list of compatible Pixel phones includes the Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, and Pixel 5. You also need to have the Android SDK installed on your machine with ADB and Fastboot command successfully working.
Getting the beta files
You need to download the appropriate file for your device before you get started. Click here to download the OTA image for your specific Pixel device. Once you’ve installed the file, you need to reboot your phone into Recovery Mode to apply the OTA. Then, you’ll be ready to install Android 12 beta.
First, shut off your phone and then hold down the Power and Volume Down buttons at the same time. The bootloader menu will now show up. Use volume buttons to scroll down to Recovery Mode. Select Recovery Mode by clicking the power button.
An Android robot with an exclamation mark on it will show up. Press the power button and volume up button for about a second. Release the volume up button to send the phone fully into recovery. Then, use the volume buttons and scroll down to Apply update from ADB. Push the power button to select the option. This will display a blank screen telling you how to sideload an OTA.
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Using your PC to install Android 12 beta
With your phone ready, you as well need to connect it to your PC via USB cable. Remember, your PC needs to have ADB tools installed. On Windows, enter Command Prompt. On Linux or Mac, you’ll want to use Terminal. For Windows users, make sure you navigate to wherever you’re storing the folder.
Next, you need to enter adb sideload for Windows or ./adb sideload for Mac/Linux. Then, enter the name of the .zip folder from before and hit enter. Once completed, your phone will return to Recovery Mode, and you can remove the USB cable. Go to Reboot Now with the volume keys and press the power button.