Android 12: Google will distribute the stable version on October 4, 2021

A few days ago, Google distributed beta 12 of Android 5 to Pixels. The Mountain View giant was very clear: This is the last test version before the distribution of the final version. Google has also committed to start rolling out Android 12 in the coming weeks unless any major bugs are detected by testers. In this context, the update was expected to be activated at the beginning of October 2021.

A. internal Google doc Data obtained by our colleagues at XDA Developers confirms our predictions. This document relates to the dates when smartphone launches will no longer be authorized under a later version of Android. Therefore, Google will ban manufacturers from releasing a phone running Android 10 starting December 31, 2021. For its part, Android 11 expires in March 2023.

Google will roll out Android 12 shortly before the launch of Pixel 6

More importantly, the document reveals when Google will add Android 12 update to AOSP (Android Open Source Project): October 4, 2021. Then the American company needs to start distribution of the operating system. “Android 12 stable update may launch on October 4 as that is when Google plans to release it on AOSP”XDA editor-in-chief Mishaal Rahman says on Twitter:

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The document shows Release date on AOSP corresponds to the beginning of update distribution In pixels. Therefore, we can see the date September 8, 2021 in the column dedicated to Android 11. Google actually started rolling out the update to compatible Android smartphones on this date, starting with Pixels.

Under these conditions, the distribution of Android 12 should occur shortly before the presentation of Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. The premium smartphone series is expected to be announced in mid-October. A clue left by Google also mentions Tuesday, October 19th. We will give you more information about Android 12 as soon as possible.