Google Android 12 Beta 4 released: Bug fixes, developers required to conduct compatibility testing

On August 12, Google launched the Android 12 Beta 4 system update on August 11, local time, which is the fourth Beta test version. This version marks the stability of the underlying Android 12, and the API and App-oriented behaviors have been determined, so developers can test application compatibility on this version. Future Beta versions and official versions will not change the compatibility of adapted applications.

Google requires app and game developers to immediately test the compatibility and quality of their apps on Android 12 Beta 4, and to roll out updates as soon as possible before the final official version is released. Starting today, the system update has been rolled out to all supported Google Pixel phones, including Pixel 3 and newer models. In addition, compatible models from brands such as ASUS, OnePlus, OPPO, realme, ZTE, and Sharp can also get the update, including ASUS ZenFone 8, OnePlus 9 series, OPPO Find X3 Pro, Realme GT, ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G, etc.

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The focus of this update of Android 12 Beta 4 is on stability optimization, and there are no major changes in functionality. However, there are still some things to note:

Privacy Dashboard: This feature in Settings allows users to see which apps are accessing what type of data and when. Users can use this as a reference to adjust permissions as needed and view detailed information.

Microphone and camera indicators: When an app accesses the microphone or camera, Android 12 will display a prompt in the status bar.

Clipboard read notification : When the App reads data from the clipboard, the system will prompt you.

Stretch overscroll: A new "stretch" overscroll effect replaces the previous "glow" scroll effect.

New app splash screen animation.

Keygen changes: Several deprecated BouncyCastle encryption algorithms have been removed in favor of Conscrypt versions. If your app uses 512-bit keys and AES encryption, you need to use one of the standards that supports Conscrypt.

This Android 12 Beta 4 update also restricts background apps and prevents them from automatically starting foreground services. When an app requests location information, users can manually choose to grant "precise location" or "fuzzy location". Some apps need to request a new permission "SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM" if they need to use alarms. For Webview, a new SameSite cookie behavior needs to be used.

Regarding bug fixes, Android 12 Beta 4 fixes the problem that some missed call notifications cannot be closed, the problem that the system theme color does not apply to some quick setting tiles, and the problem that the quick setting tiles are not aligned with the grid when dragging or rearranging. The problem that the alarm and mute icons do not appear in the notification bar is fixed.

The following is the original update log: Click to open