Google is releasing what it says is the fifth and remaining model of the Android 12 beta, including that the official launch of the complete Android 12 working system is “just a few weeks away.” The new beta launch may also be the primary one which Pixel 5A house owners will be capable to set up.

People who’re already working the beta aren’t more likely to discover a lot of a distinction, as its focus is on getting builders prepared for the upcoming official Android 12 launch, fairly than including new options. But, for many who’ve gotten their arms on Google’s newest telephone, there’s now the chance to see what that launch might be like earlier than it occurs — and with out a ton of danger, for the reason that beta has entered its “platform stability” part.

The Pixel 5A launched in late August, and the beta hasn’t been formally accessible on it till now. While the telephone’s launch has been restricted — it’s solely being bought within the US and Japan — anybody who’s picked one up can now play with the brand new model of Android earlier than it formally releases. If you’re like me, working the beta could possibly be a strategy to get some expertise with a brand new launch earlier than it formally launches and also you begin getting questions on it from relations.

For this particular launch, that have could also be helpful. Android 12 is a giant UI redesign (no less than on Pixels) with a theming system, a brand new widget system, and a special location for good house controls and Google Pay. Though the OS’ official launch is imminent, once you’ll be capable to set up it will depend on your telephone’s producer. If you’re a Pixel 5A proprietor, although, or you may have any of the opposite supported telephones, you may observe our information on the right way to set up the beta to get Android 12 as quickly as you’d like.