The update is only for the stable version of Android 12, not the beta
If you’re still on the beta, then you’re part of an experiment that Google is performing. Instead of ending the beta with the official release, the company is leaving it open to help test out new additions. People who are still on the beta will be able to see new features, changes, and bug fixes before anyone else. The only issue is that you won’t be able to get the latest update coming to the stable version. This is the first official Android 12 update, and it aims to fix some issues. This latest update won’t change much; there are some minor bug fixes and optimizations to keep the system going smoothly. Some changes are improvements to the auto-brightness response, improvements to the Wi-Fi connectivity, and fixes to the picture-in-picture mode.
If you don’t want to be in the beta program, opt-out ASAP
While it’s great being in the beta program, not everyone wants to continue it. You always have the option to leave the beta program, but if you want to keep all of your data, you will need to do it before December 1st. After that point, if you leave the beta, all of your data will be wiped, and you will receive an OTA for the latest stable version of Android 12. When you choose to leave the beta, you’ll get a popup from Google warning you that your data will be wiped. However, you can simply ignore it for the time being. Your data won’t be erased if you’re leaving before December.
In Other Android 12 News: Google is developing Android 12L
Google is now working on a version of Android that will launch sometime next year. It’s called Android 12L and it’s a version that’s optimized for tablets and foldables. There will be certain changes to the UI that make it better for larger screens. For starters, the notification shade is divided into two columns to make things easier. The multitasking screen now has the apps arranged in a grid pattern. The biggest change is an app dock that’s on the bottom of the screen. This is reminiscent of the dock on Chromebooks. It will remain visible even when an app is being used. This version is far from being released. However, there’s a developer preview coming to the Lenovo P12 Pro in the near future.
