On May 19, Beijing time, Google officially released Android 12. The new system has the largest UI interface change in recent years, strengthening privacy protection and multi device interconnection capabilities. How does the new system play? After all, it is a beta version, so you can't expect too much completion. In order to save everyone's time, we first brush off the disrespect.
Android 12 debutants include Google, Asustek, Sharp, OPPO, vivo, Xiaomi, Yijia, realme, ZTE, Median and TCL.
Which machines can brush? When can I brush it? How to brush?
The first models of Android 12 Beta are all flagship of Snapdragon 888, and SoC has screened out a large number of machines. Google's official roadmap is a stable version until August, and the final official release date is not determined.
At the deadline, most of the first models in China, including Xiaomi 11 series, K40 Pro, OPPO Find X3 Pro, One Plus 9/9 Pro, iQOO 7, ZTE Axon 30 Ultra, and realme Genuine GT, had already provided brush kits.
Google has a summary page for each manufacturer, and the link is android.com/beta (this is a "non-existent" 404 website, which needs scientific Internet access). If the English course is not very friendly, the domestic manufacturers have already set up a top page in their official forums (Xiaomi Community, Yijia Community, etc.), which contains detailed instructions and cleaning methods.
The method of machine cleaning is very simple. After downloading the system package, Yijia/OPPO/ZTE/iQOO (Blue Factory only has iQOO 7, X60 Pro+on the spot black question mark) uses the upgrade function provided by the system to manually select the machine cleaning package for card cleaning. The Xiaomi model needs to unlock the BootLoader first, and then use the MiFlash wire brush. Depending on the account, it takes 24 hours to half a month to unlock,
Finally, remember to make a backup before cleaning the machine, As the old saying goes, if you don't back up your computer when you brush it, you will have two tears.
New system functions
Android 12 Beta 1, from its name, is destined to be played by developers and novice users, and is not suitable for daily use. Normal users don't need to do it in person. We just brush it first, and it's good for everyone to have a look. I really want to try something new. I suggest waiting until the Android 12 Beta 4 or stable version comes out in August.
First, let's talk about the three features of the new system:
Design transformation: Evolve from "Material Design" to "Material You" design language! The large rounded UI is used globally. The bubble element has a cartoon flavor and rich dynamic effects. Buttons and sliders can automatically extract the main color and auxiliary color according to the wallpaper. Although many "fancy" elements are added, Google claims that the CPU time of window and application manager is reduced by 22%, and the time of system server to enable large core is reduced by 15%.
Enhance privacy protection:
When the camera and microphone are turned on, like the iPhone, there will be a dot prompt on the notification bar. In the quick setting, there is the function of completely turning off the camera and microphone. At this time, the app can still call the camera and microphone, but the system will directly turn to full black mute (angry);
Add the "rough positioning" function already available in iOS and domestic ROMs;
The system has a privacy dashboard, which displays the detailed call of the application to the location, camera and microphone in the past 24 hours;
The new "Android Private Computing Kernel (APCC)" function provides some sensitive AI services with offline machine learning function, such as the situation recognition function that requires environment monitoring. It can now run offline.
Equipment interconnection: It has little relationship with domestic users, for example, the system has a built-in remote control that can control Android TV; Let some of Google Pixel's own sons and Samsung Galaxy's flagship unlock cars with NFC and UWB; Let Chromebook access mobile photos with Wi Fi Direct.
How complete is Android 12 Beta 1?
Source 9to5Google, True Android 12 on Pixel
Emmmm, the beta version of this year's non Google son model, is also very immature compared with previous years. The new UI you saw in the press conference can only be seen on Pixel's own son. Goolge drew a big cake and is slowly filling the hole.
Xiaomi and Greenfactory (OPPO, Yijia) are both in the shape of the original system. However, the Blue Factory (iQOO 7) is still an old operation, but the bottom layer of the system has been replaced, and the actual UI of the system is still the same. The system's fluency problems, UI dislocation and strange bugs are not rare. After all, it is a beta version.
The current Android 12 of domestic mobile phones
Let's take our One Plus 9 Pro as an example to show the earliest Android 12 Beta 1 (let non blood machine guys die).
Compared with the original desktop, the factory default uses virtual buttons, some ColorOS modifications and system apps, and the multitask interface has screenshot buttons
The egg of Android 12 has not been replaced yet, but it is still Android 11 (old operation, always too late to replace)
Notification Center, Surprise!
Congratulations on getting a "senior desktop". No matter Xiaomi or Yijia, the default font of this native Android 12 is extremely large, and the icon will remind you of a fake machine.
In the Android 12 beta version of OnePlus 9 Pro, there are no options to adjust the refresh rate and resolution, but there are many color related settings, but the switch will not take effect.
Native dial-up, SMS app, and ColorOS image library
Native alarm clock, ColorOS calendar, native recorder
The screenshot function is also native
All stand up! The only thing in the system that looks like the new UI is the volume adjustment indicator.
Note that on the right side of the notification bar, when camera, map and other apps call the camera, microphone and location, there will be icons displayed, but they are not small dots like the true Android 12. One Plus 9 Pro is still the camera app of ColorOS, and the professional mode is still the Hassou flavor orange shutter, but the shutter sound is the original system).
In terms of functionality, the quick settings for switching camera and microphone, general positioning, and privacy dashboard have not been found yet. The Android 12 Beta 1 of domestic mobile phones at this stage is really a very good beta. If you are not a developer, you don't need to refresh your computer. It is not too late to wait for Beta 4 or Android 12 in August.
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