How to install Android 12 beta on Xiaomi phones

At the Google I/O 2021, Google unveiled its latest Android 12 OS. The stable build is yet to release, but the Android 12 beta already released for some Xiaomi phones & other phones in the market.  If you are looking for How to install Android 12 beta on Xiaomi phones, then you are just at the right place. Just follow the simple steps given below.

Devices like Xiaomi Mi 11, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11i, and Mi 11X Pro are available for the Android 12 Developer Preview Program. If you have any one of these phones, then you can flash the latest preview build and then use it immediately to test the new features. Users are advised to opt-in to the Android 12 Beta build via the Fastboot method.

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How to install Android 12 beta on Xiaomi phones

Before doing anything make sure you take a proper backup of your data otherwise you may get some issues later.

The Android 12 beta ROM is available for Xiaomi users in the form of a .tgz extension. So you will require a Windows PC and phone with an unlocked bootloader. The process of downloading the Android beta version on Xiaomi phones is a bit complicated and not straightforward. So let’s start.

1. first, you need to download the MiFlash Tool on your PC,  extract it, and then install it, as per a report by XDA Developers. Users will also be needed to install ADB and Fastboot drivers.
2. Now press the Volume Down and Power buttons at the same time to enter Fastboot mode on your phone.
3. After this, connect your phone to the PC using a USB cable.
4. You need to download the Fastboot ROM .tgz file, extract it(LInks given below), and copy its path on the computer. Just note down the extract location as you will have to paste the address into MiFlash Tool.
5. Now Run MiFlash Tool on your PC and paste the extract location in the address bar.
6. Click the “Refresh” button and the MiFlash app should automatically recognize your Xiaomi phone.
7. Click again on the red “Run” button to flash the ROM file to your smartphone. Once you get the green light, the ROM has been successfully installed on your Xiaomi phone.
8. In the end, reboot your phone to use Android 12.

List of Xiaomi phones getting Android 12 Beta

• Mi 11
• Mi 11 Ultra
• Mi 11i
• Mi 11X Pro

Download the Android 12 Beta build for Xiaomi phones

• Mi 11
• Mi 11 Ultra
• Mi 11i / Mi 11X Pro

How to Uninstall Android 12 beta on Xiaomi phones

If you would like to opt-out or revert back to factory settings, you can do so through the Fastboot mode:

1. Turn off the device.
2. Press the Volume-down button and the Power button at the same time for 4-5 seconds to enter Fastboot mode.

Also Read:- How to install Android 12 beta on iQOO 7 Legend

Issues after install Android 12 beta on Mi 11

1. Users have to swipe all the way to the top to unlock the device.
2. There might be instances where the system restarts automatically.
3. Unable to use Emergency calls when the screen is locked.
4. Information (such as time and battery) display bug in the Status bar.

Issues after install Android 12 beta on Mi 11 Ultra

1. Users have to swipe all the way to the top to unlock the devices.
2. The touchpoint in the bottom navigation bar is a bit lower than the finger position.
3. A small window may pop up when making screen-off calls.
4. Information (such as time and battery) display bug in the Status bar.
5. The gallery may stop running when editing videos.

 

Issues after installing Android 12 beta on Mi 11i/Mi 11X Pro

1. The “Earphone” icon doesn’t show in the status bar when the earphone is inserted.
2. Unable to find TV device in Cast.
3. There may be crashes after making an emergency call and checking the call records.

Also, Read:- How to install Android 12 Beta on your Google Pixel phone: 7 step guide

Closing Remarks

Please note that the Beta build is not the final version, and some features may still be under development, so you may get some bugs & errors so it’s only recommended to the developers & geeks. For the normal user, it’s not recommended to do such things with your device. That’s all for the topic of How to install Android 12 beta on Xiaomi phones. I hope it helps you. Thanks for Reading.