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lundi 7 mars 2022

Android 12 Custom ROM List: Unofficially update your Android smartphone!

Ever since Google announced the arrival of Android 12‘s stable release and dropped the source code to AOSP, the tinkering party is underway here at XDA. But unless you own a current-generation device like the OnePlus 9/9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21, there’s a very good chance that you will have to wait for a few months to have your OEM send across the latest dessert onto your phone.

But of course, this is XDA, home to the largest community collection of custom ROMs and many other aftermarket developments. While OEMs are restricted by several factors which limit their ability to provide a timely update, our community members can do a fantastic job at giving other enthusiasts a chance to try out the latest Android release on their phones, right now! Granted, the early works from developers working with inadequate (and often non-existent) official resources can’t possibly give us bug-free ROMs. But they do highlight how groups of like-minded individuals can achieve something great when they all put their minds to it.

With the large number of unofficial builds of Android 12-based custom ROMs popping up, we felt it would be a good idea to create an index of devices that have Android 12 ports available for them. Do note that these are unofficial builds and will very likely contain bugs. Please read the first few posts of each linked thread so you know the current status of the build before flashing it on your phone.

Note: In this article, we will only be providing a link to the first Android 12 custom ROM that we come across for a particular device. This does not serve as an endorsement of that particular build, nor are we suggesting that the work of others should be ignored. We are limiting what we link to in order to prevent this article from becoming too lengthy. Please visit the XDA forums for your device to see if there are other, possibly more complete, builds available.

List of devices with Android 12 Custom ROMs:

This is the current list of devices that have received an Android 12 custom ROM:

ASUS
Essential
1. Essential Phone
Google
1. Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL
2. Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL
3. Google Pixel 4 XL
4. Google Pixel 4a
5. Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
6. Google Pixel C
HTC
Lenovo
1. Lenovo Z6 Pro
LG
1. LG G8 ThinQ
Motorola
Nokia
OnePlus
1. OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T
2. OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T
3. OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro
4. OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro
5. OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro
6. OnePlus 8T and OnePlus 9R
7. OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro
8. OnePlus Nord
Raspberry Pi
1. Raspberry Pi 4 B, Pi 400, and Compute Module 4
Razer
1. Razer Phone 2
Realme
Samsung
Sony
1. Sony Xperia 1 II
2. Sony Xperia 5
3. Sony Xperia 5 II
4. Sony Xperia 10
5. Sony Xperia 10 Plus
6. Sony Xperia 10 II
7. Sony Xperia XA2
8. Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
9. Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
10. Sony Xperia XZ Premium
11. Sony Xperia Z
12. Sony Xperia Z Ultra
13. Sony Xperia Z4/Z3 Plus
14. Sony Xperia Z5
Xiaomi

1. ASUS

Sr. No.	Device, Device Forums, Codename	Android 12 Custom ROM	Date Added
1.	ASUS ZenFone 5 (X00QD)	AospExtended 9.0	February 23, 2022
2.	ASUS ZenFone 5Z (Z01R)	DerpFest 12	November 19, 2021
3.	ASUS ZenFone 6 (I01WD)	OmniROM 12	February 23, 2022
4.	ASUS ZenFone 8 (sake/I006D)	StatiXOS 5.0	November 10, 2021
5.	ASUS ZenFone Max M2 (X01AD)	ArrowOS 12.0	February 23, 2022
6.	ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 (X00TD)	ArrowOS 12.0	October 16, 2021
7.	ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 (X01BD)	Pixel Experience 12	December 15, 2021

1.1. ASUS ZenFone 5

If you’re looking for an AOSP 12-based ROM for your ZenFone 5 2018, you can try out the unofficial AospExtended 9.0 build from the thread linked below.

AospExtended 9.0 based on Android 12 for the ASUS ZenFone 5

1.2. ASUS ZenFone 5Z

Launched back in 2018, the Snapdragon 845-powered ZenFone 5Z can now run Android 12, thanks to the DerpFest 12 custom ROM build linked below.

DerpFest 12 based on Android 12 for the ASUS ZenFone 5Z

1.3. ASUS ZenFone 6

Looking for an Android 12 custom ROM for the ZenFone 6 (sold as the ASUS 6Z in India)? You can try out the unofficial OmniROM 12 build from our forums.

OmniROM 12 based on Android 12 for the ASUS ZenFone 6

1.4. ASUS ZenFone 8

ASUS has yet to publish the stable Android 12 update for the ZenFone 8, but an official preview build of StatiXOS 5.0 based on Android 12 is already available for this device on our forums. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

StatiXOS 5.0 based on Android 12 for the ASUS ZenFone 8

1.5. ASUS ZenFone Max M2

Android 12 on the Snapdragon 632-powered ASUS ZenFone Max M2 is available in the form of ArrowOS 12.0. To know more, take a look at the forum thread below.

ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the ASUS ZenFone Max M2

1.6. ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1

If you have the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 and want to try out Android 12 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the beta release of official ArrowOS 12.0 build linked below. Note that the ROM ships with a source-built 4.19 kernel.

ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1

1.7. ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2

An official beta build of the Pixel Experience custom ROM on top of Android 12 is now available for the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

Pixel Experience 12 based on Android 12 for the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2

2. Essential

Sr. No.	Device, Device Forums, Codename	Android 12 Custom ROM	Date Added
1.	Essential Phone (mata)	StatiXOS 5.0	November 19, 2021

2.1. Essential Phone

Android 12 on the Essential Phone is available in the form of StatiXOS 5.0. There are a few minor bugs that you would need to deal with, but apart from that, the ROM appears to be in pretty good shape.

StatiXOS 5.0 based on Android 12 for the Essential Phone

3. Google

Sr. No.	Device, Device Forums, Codename	Android 12 Custom ROM	Date Added
1.	Google Pixel 2 (walleye) Google Pixel 2 XL (taimen)	Pixel Experience 12 ProtonAOSP 12.0.0	December 15, 2021 November 10, 2021
2.	Google Pixel 3 (blueline) Google Pixel 3 XL (crosshatch)	Pixel Experience 12	February 23, 2022
3.	Google Pixel 4 XL (coral)	Descendant 12	February 23, 2022
4.	Google Pixel 4a (sunfish)	Pixel Experience 12	February 23, 2022
5.	Google Pixel 6 (walleye)	StatiXOS 5.0	December 15, 2021
6.	Google Pixel C (dragon)	LineageOS 19.0	December 15, 2021

3.1. Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL

The second-gen Google Pixels, which were released all the way back in 2017, received the official Android 11 update last year. While they aren’t officially eligible to get the Android 12 update from Google, you can now try out the latest version of Android on the Pixel 2 XL, thanks to an unofficial build of the ProtonAOSP 12.0.0 custom ROM.

ProtonAOSP 12.0.0 based on Android 12 for the Google Pixel 2 XL

On the other hand, if you have the regular Pixel 2, then you may opt for the official beta build of the Pixel Experience ROM to enjoy Android 12.

Pixel Experience 12 based on Android 12 for the Google Pixel 2

3.2. Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL

The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have already received their final software update from Google. Nonetheless, owners of these devices can still get updates through the aftermarket custom ROMs like the official Pixel Experience 12 ROM linked below.

Pixel Experience 12 based on Android 12 for the Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL

3.3. Google Pixel 4 XL

The team behind the Descendant custom ROM has released its first Android 12-based build for the Google Pixel 4 XL. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

Descendant 12 based on Android 12 for the Google Pixel 4 XL

3.4. Google Pixel 4a

The Pixel 4a received its stable Android 12 update from Google a while ago. However, if you’re looking for Android 12-based custom ROM for your Pixel 4a, you can try out the official Pixel Experience build from our forums.

Pixel Experience 12 based on Android 12 for the Google Pixel 4a

3.5. Google Pixel 6

The Google Pixel 6 lineup runs Android 12 out of the box, but if you want to get a taste of source-built AOSP experience, then try out the StatiXOS ROM linked below.

StatiXOS 5.0 based on Android 12 for the Google Pixel 6

3.6. Google Pixel C

2015’s Google Pixel C tablet can now run Android 12, thanks to an unofficial build of LineageOS 19.0. Keep in mind that the ROM isn’t much of a daily driver material at this point, but the bugs are expected to be resolved in the future.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Google Pixel C

4. HTC

Sr. No.	Device, Device Forums, Codename	Android 12 Custom ROM	Date Added
1.	HTC 10 (pme)	LineageOS 19.0	March 4, 2022
2.	HTC Desire 816 (a5)	LineageOS 19.0	February 23, 2022
3.	HTC Desire Eye (eyeul)	LineageOS 19.0	February 23, 2022
4.	HTC One A9 (hiae)	LineageOS 19.0	February 23, 2022
5.	HTC One E8 (e8)	LineageOS 19.0	February 23, 2022
6.	HTC One M9 (hima)	LineageOS 19.0	March 4, 2022
7.	HTC U Ultra (oce)	LineageOS 19.0	February 23, 2022

4.1. HTC 10

The HTC 10 has received an unofficial build of LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12. Notably, you need to be on the latest Oreo firmware from the stock HTC Sense firmware before flashing the custom ROM.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the HTC 10

4.2. HTC Desire 816

Android 12 on the HTC Desire 816 is available in the form of an unofficial LineageOS 19.0 ROM. You can find separate builds for the single-SIM (a5ul) and the dual-SIM (a5dwg) variants in the ROM thread linked below.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the HTC Desire 816

4.3. HTC Desire Eye

If you have an old HTC Desire Eye lying around and want to try out Android 12 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the unofficial LineageOS 19.0 custom ROM linked below.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the HTC Desire Eye

4.4. HTC One A9

Launched back in 2015, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 617-powered HTC One A9 has now received a taste of Android 12 through an unofficial build of LineageOS 19.0.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the HTC One A9

4.5. HTC One E8

An unofficial build of LineageOS 19.0 on top of Android 12 is now available for the HTC One E8. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the HTC One E8

4.6. HTC One M9

Give your HTC One M9 a new lease of life with Android 12 using the unofficial build of LineageOS 19.0 linked below. Note that the release is compatible with both the “himaul” and “himawl” variants.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the HTC One M9

4.7. HTC U Ultra

2017’s HTC U Ultra can now run Android 12, thanks to an unofficial build of LineageOS 19.0. To know more, take a look at the forum thread below.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the HTC U Ultra

5. Lenovo

Sr. No.	Device, Device Forums, Codename	Android 12 Custom ROM	Date Added
1.	Lenovo Z6 Pro (zippo)	POSP 5.0	October 16, 2021

4.1. Lenovo Z6 Pro

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855-powered Lenovo Z6 Pro can now run Android 12, thanks to an experimental build of Potato Open Sauce Project (POSP) custom ROM. To know more, take a look at the forum thread below.

POSP 5.0 based on Android 12 for the Lenovo Z6 Pro

6. LG

Sr. No.	Device, Device Forums, Codename	Android 12 Custom ROM	Date Added
1.	LG G8 ThinQ (alpha)	ArrowOS 12.0	November 19, 2021

6.1. LG G8 ThinQ

For those of you eagerly waiting for an Android 12-based custom ROM for your LG G8 ThinQ, you can now try out an unofficial build of ArrowOS 12.0. Keep in mind that the ROM is compatible with both the US (codename “alphalm”) and the Korean (codename: “alphaplus”) models.

ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the LG G8 ThinQ

7. Motorola

Sr. No.	Device, Device Forums, Codename	Android 12 Custom ROM	Date Added
1.	Moto G 2015 (osprey) Moto G3 Turbo (merlin)	LineageOS 19.0	November 19, 2021
2.	Moto G Play 2021 (guamna)	AOSP 12.0	February 23, 2022
3.	Moto G Stylus 5G (denver/osaka)	LineageOS Modded 19.0	February 23, 2022
4.	Moto G5S (montana)	AOSP 12.0	October 23, 2021
5.	Moto G9 Plus (odessa)	ArrowOS 12.0	October 16, 2021
6.	Moto G100/Motorola Edge S (nio)	LineageOS Modded 19.0	February 23, 2022
7.	Moto Z3 Play (beckham)	Pixel Experience 12	November 10, 2021
8.	Motorola One Hyper (def)	Pixel Experience 12	March 4, 2022

7.1. Moto G 2015 and Moto G3 Turbo

The third generation Moto G, AKA Moto G 2015 and its “Turbo” variant have received an unofficial port of LineageOS 19.0 on top of Android 12. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Moto G 2015 and Moto G3 Turbo

7.2. Moto G Play 2021

Android 12 for the 2021 edition of the Moto G Play is available in the form of a vanilla AOSP ROM. To know more, take a look at the forum thread linked below.

AOSP 12.0 for the Moto G Play 2021

7.3. Moto G Stylus 5G

The 5G variant of the Moto G Stylus can now run Android 12, thanks to a fork of the popular LineageOS distribution called LineageOS Modded. Keep in mind that you need to install at least one official OTA update before installing this ROM in order to populate the inactive slot partitions.

LineageOS Modded 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Moto G Stylus 5G

7.4. Moto G5S

If you have a Moto G5S and want to try out Android 12 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the vanilla AOSP 12.0 ROM linked below.

AOSP 12.0 for the Moto G5S

7.5. Moto G9 Plus

An unofficial build of ArrowOS on top of Android 12 is also available for the Moto G9 Plus. This ROM has some issues with Bluetooth and TWRP, but if you can overlook those, you can have your first taste of the latest Android version.

ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the Moto G9 Plus

7.6. Moto G100/Motorola Edge S

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 870-powered Moto G100 (also known as the Motorola Edge S in China) has received an unofficial build of LineageOS Modded custom ROM based on Android 12. This current version of the ROM has some issues, but if you can overlook those, you can have your first taste of the latest Android on this phone.

LineageOS Modded 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Moto G100/Motorola Edge S

7.7. Moto Z3 Play

Owners of the Moto Z3 Play can now taste Android 12, courtesy of an unofficial build of Pixel Experience 12. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

Pixel Experience 12 based on Android 12 for the Moto Z3 Play

7.8. Motorola One Hyper

An unofficial build of the Pixel Experience custom ROM on top of Android 12 is now available for the Motorola One Hyper. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

Pixel Experience 12 based on Android 12 for the Motorola One Hyper

8. Nokia

Sr. No.	Device, Device Forums, Codename	Android 12 Custom ROM	Date Added
1.	Nokia 6.1 (plate2_sprout)	AospExtended 9.0	October 16, 2021
2.	Nokia 6.1 Plus (dragon_sprout)	AospExtended 9.0	October 16, 2021
3.	Nokia 7 Plus (b2n_sprout)	AospExtended 9.0	October 16, 2021
4.	Nokia 7.1 (crystal_sprout)	AospExtended 9.0	October 16, 2021
5.	Nokia 8 (NB1)	ArrowOS 12.0	October 23, 2021
6.	Nokia 8.1 (phoenix_sprout)	OctaviOS 3.0	October 29, 2021

8.1. Nokia 6.1

An unofficial build of AospExtended 9.0 on top of Android 12 is now available for the Nokia 6.1. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

AospExtended 9.0 based on Android 12 for the Nokia 6.1

8.2. Nokia 6.1 Plus

If you have a Nokia 6.1 Plus and want to try out Android 12 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the unofficial AospExtended 9.0 custom ROM linked below.

AospExtended 9.0 based on Android 12 for the Nokia 6.1 Plus

8.3. Nokia 7 Plus

For those of you eagerly awaiting Android 12-based custom ROMs for your Nokia 7 Plus, we have some good news for you: an unofficial build of AospExtended is now available for this device. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

AospExtended 9.0 based on Android 12 for the Nokia 7 Plus

8.4. Nokia 7.1

The Nokia 7.1 has received a port of Android 12 through an unofficial build of AospExtended custom ROM. The ROM appears to be in good shape, with all basic hardware features working.

AospExtended 9.0 based on Android 12 for the Nokia 7.1

8.5. Nokia 8

Launched back in 2017, the Snapdragon 835-powered Nokia 8 can now run Android 12, thanks to an unofficial build of ArrowOS 12.0 custom ROM.

ArrowOS 9.0 based on Android 12 for the Nokia 8

8.6. Nokia 8.1

Nokia 8.1 users can now taste Android 12, courtesy of an unofficial build of OctaviOS 3.0. This ROM requires the latest stock modem and bootloader, so make sure to download and flash the them beforehand.

OctaviOS 3.0 based on Android 12 for the Nokia 8.1

9. OnePlus

Sr. No.	Device, Device Forums, Codename	Android 12 Custom ROM	Date Added
1.	OnePlus 5 (cheeseburger) OnePlus 5T (dumpling)	AOSP 12.0 Pixel Experience 12	October 8, 2021 October 29, 2021
2.	OnePlus 6 (enchilada) OnePlus 6T (fajita)	Syberia OS 5.0 ArrowOS 12.0	November 10, 2021
3.	OnePlus 7 (guacamoleb) OnePlus 7 Pro (guacamole) OnePlus 7T (hotdogb) OnePlus 7T Pro (hotdog)	KOSP 2.x: 7 \|\| 7 Pro \|\| 7T \|\| 7T Pro	November 10, 2021
4.	OnePlus 8 (instantnoodle) OnePlus 8 Pro (instantnoodlep)	Paranoid Android Sapphire	December 15, 2021
5.	OnePlus 8T (kebab) OnePlus 9R (lemonades)	AospExtended 9.0	October 29, 2021
6.	OnePlus 9 (lemonade) OnePlus 9 Pro (lemonadep)	Evolution X Paranoid Android Sapphire	February 23, 2022
7.	OnePlus Nord (avicii)	Pixel Experience 12	October 29, 2021

9.1. OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T

For those of you eagerly awaiting Android 12-based custom ROMs for your OnePlus 5, we have some good news for you: a vanilla AOSP 12 ROM is now available for this device. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

AOSP 12.0 for the OnePlus 5

A unified beta build of Pixel Experience 12 is also available for the phone duo. The second SIM-Slot does not work for mobile data, though, and VoLTE may not work in this ROM.

Pixel Experience 12 based on Android 12 for the OnePlus 5/5T

9.2. OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T

Android 12 has landed on the OnePlus 6 through the Syberia OS custom ROM. Before installing this ROM, make sure to flash the latest OxygenOS 11 firmware.

Syberia OS 5.0 based on Android 12 for the OnePlus 6

On the other hand, an unofficial build of the ArrowOS 12.0 custom ROM brings Android 12 to the OnePlus 6T.

ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the OnePlus 6T

9.3. OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro

The OnePlus 7 and 7T family of devices get a taste of Android 12, thanks to the KOSP custom ROM. Take a look at the device-specific thread below and follow the instructions to install the ROM.

KOSP 2.x: 7 || 7 Pro || 7T || 7T Pro

9.4. OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro

Back in November, OnePlus started a closed beta testing of Android 12 for the OnePlus 8 series. While the public beta has yet to arrive, owners of these phones can now enjoy Android 12, courtesy of the official alpha build of the Paranoid Android custom ROM.

Paranoid Android Sapphire based on Android 12 for the OnePlus 8/8 Pro

9.5. OnePlus 8T and OnePlus 9R

Although the OnePlus 8T and the OnePlus 9R don’t share a common firmware, both of them can now run Android 12, thanks to an unofficial unified build of AospExtended 9.0.

AospExtended 9.0 based on Android 12 for the OnePlus 8T/9T

9.6. OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro

While both the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro have received official Android 12 update in the form of OxygenOS 12, owners of these devices can now enjoy source-built AOSP 12-derived ROMs, such as Evolution X (linked below).

Evolution X based on Android 12: OnePlus 9 || OnePlus 9 Pro

The team behind the Paranoid Android project has also been releasing Android 12 builds for the OnePlus 9 Pr for a while.

Paranoid Android Sapphire based on Android 12 for the OnePlus 9 Pro

9.7. OnePlus Nord

OnePlus has yet to publish a Android 12 beta build for the mid-ranger OnePlus Nord, but an alpha release of Pixel Experience 12 ROM for this phone is already available on our forums.

Pixel Experience 12 based on Android 12 for the OnePlus Nord

10. Raspberry

Sr. No.	Device, Device Forums, Codename	Android 12 Custom ROM	Date Added
1.	Raspberry Pi 4 B, Pi 400, and Compute Module 4	LineageOS 19.0	November 19, 2021

10.1. Raspberry Pi 4 B, Pi 400, and Compute Module 4

Although not natively supported by Android, the Raspberry Pi 4 family of devices can now boot Android 12, thanks to the unofficial LineageOS 19.0 build linked below.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Raspberry Pi 4 B, Pi 400, and Compute Module 4

11. Razer

Sr. No.	Device, Device Forums, Codename	Android 12 Custom ROM	Date Added
1.	Razer Phone 2 (aura)	Pixel Experience 12	December 15, 2021

11.1. Razer Phone 2

Razer didn’t update the Razer Phone 2 beyond Android Pie, but that doesn’t mean you can’t run the latest version of Android on this phone. An unofficial build of the Pixel Experience custom ROM brings Android 12 to this device.

Pixel Experience 12 based on Android 12 for the Razer Phone 2

12. Realme

Sr. No.	Device, Device Forums, Codename	Android 12 Custom ROM	Date Added
1.	Realme 2 Pro (RMX1801)	Project Elixir 1.0	November 19, 2021
2.	Realme 5 Pro (RMX1971)	Cherish OS 3.0	November 10, 2021
3.	Realme 6/6i [India]/6s (RMX2001/RMX2002)	Palladium OS 2.0	October 29, 2021
4.	Realme 6 Pro (RMX2061)	ArrowOS 12.0	October 23, 2021
5.	Realme 7 Pro (RMX2170)	Evolution X	February 23, 2022
6.	Realme 8i/Narzo 50 (RMX3151)	Project Radiant	March 4, 2022
7.	Realme C3 (RMX2020)	Pixel Experience 12	October 23, 2021
8.	Realme X2 Pro (RMX1931)	LineageOS 19.0	November 19, 2021
9.	Realme X7 Max 5G (RMX3031)	Pixel Experience 12	March 4, 2022
10.	Realme XT (RMX1921)	Project Elixir 1.0	November 10, 2021

12.1. Realme 2 Pro

Thanks to an official build of the Project Elixir custom ROM, the Realme 2 Pro’s userbase can now experience Android 12.

Project Elixir 1.0 based on Android 12 for the Realme 2 Pro

12.2. Realme 5 Pro

The Realme 5 Pro can now run Android 12, courtesy of a AOSP-based custom ROM known as Cherish OS 3.0.

Cherish OS 3.0 based on Android 12 for the Realme 5 Pro

12.3. Realme 6/6i [India]/6s

The Realme 6 gets a taste of Android 12 through the Palladium OS 2.0 custom ROM. The build is also compatible with the Realme 6s and the Indian edition of the Realme 6i. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

Palladium OS 2.0 based on Android 12 for the Realme 6/6i [India]/6s

12.4. Realme 6 Pro

An unofficial build of ArrowOS 12.0 brings the vanilla Android 12 experience to the Realme 6 Pro. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the Realme 6 Pro

12.5. Realme 7 Pro

The Realme 7 Pro is scheduled to get its official Android 12 update in the form of Realme UI 3.0, but in case you’re looking for some vanilla Android 12 experience on your device, then take a look at the Evolution X custom ROM linked below.

Evolution X based on Android 12 for the Realme 7 Pro

12.6. Realme 8i/Narzo 50

The Realme 8i and the Realme Narzo 50 share a common firmware — a design that helped these devices to get a unified Android 12-based custom ROM. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

Project Radiant based on Android 12 for the Realme 8i/Narzo 50

12.7. Realme C3

Android 12 comes to the Realme C3 in the form of an unofficial build of Pixel Experience 12 custom ROM. Since this is an early unofficial build, do intimate yourself of the bugs before flashing.

Pixel Experience 12 based on Android 12 for the Realme C3

12.8. Realme X2 Pro

The first true flagship device from Realme — the Realme X2 Pro — has now received a taste of Android 12 through an unofficial build of LineageOS 19.0. The custom ROM offers a near-stock Android experience with a handful of device-specific customization options.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Realme X2 Pro

12.9. Realme X7 Max 5G

An unofficial build of the Pixel Experience custom ROM brings vanilla Android 12 experience to the Realme X7 Max 5G. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

Pixel Experience 12 based on Android 12 for the Realme X7 Max 5G

12.10. Realme XT

If you’re looking for an AOSP 12-based ROM instead of the Realme UI on your Realme XT, you can opt for the Project Elixir custom ROM linked below.

Project Elixir 1.0 based on Android 12 for the Realme XT

13. Samsung

Sr. No.	Device, Device Forums, Codename	Android 12 Custom ROM	Date Added
1.	Samsung Galaxy A10 (a10)	OctaviOS 3.0	October 23, 2021
2.	Samsung Galaxy A20 (a20)	OctaviOS 3.0	October 23, 2021
3.	Samsung Galaxy A21s (a21s)	AOSP 12.0	October 23, 2021
4.	Samsung Galaxy A30 (a30)	OctaviOS 3.0	October 23, 2021
5.	Samsung Galaxy A40 (a40)	OctaviOS 3.0	October 23, 2021
6.	Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (greatlte)	LineageOS 19.0	December 15, 2021
7.	Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Tablet (kona3g)	LineageOS 19.0	December 15, 2021
8.	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (d1) Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus (d2s) Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G (d2x)	LineageOS 19.0	October 16, 2021
9.	Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (p4noterf)	LineageOS 19.0	November 19, 2021
10.	Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE (jflte)	LineageOS 19.0	February 23, 2022
11.	Samsung Galaxy S7 (herolte) Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (hero2lte)	LineageOS 19.0: S7 \|\| S7 Edge	December 15, 2021
12.	Samsung Galaxy S8 (dreamlte) Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (dream2lte)	LineageOS 19.0	December 15, 2021
13.	Samsung Galaxy S10e (beyond0lte) Samsung Galaxy S10 (beyond1lte) Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (beyond2lte)	LineageOS 19.0	October 14, 2021
14.	Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e (gts4lv)	LineageOS 19.0	February 23, 2022
15.	Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (gta4xl)	LineageOS 19.0	October 23, 2021

13.1. Samsung Galaxy A10

The Exynos 7884-powered Samsung Galaxy A10 has received an unofficial build of OctaviOS 3.0 custom ROM based on Android 12. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

OctaviOS 3.0 based on Android 12 for the Samsung Galaxy A10

13.2. Samsung Galaxy A20/A20e

If you’re looking for a vanilla Android 12 ROM to replace the One UI firmware on your Galaxy A20, you can opt for the unofficial OctaviOS 3.0 build linked below. The ROM is also compatible with the Galaxy A20e.

OctaviOS 3.0 based on Android 12 for the Samsung Galaxy A20/A20e

13.3. Samsung Galaxy A21s

The Galaxy A21s can now have a taste of Android 12, thanks to an experimental AOSP 12.0 build. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

AOSP 12.0 for the Samsung Galaxy A21s

13.4. Samsung Galaxy A30

Android 12 for the Galaxy A30 is available in the form of an unofficial OctaviOS 3.0 build. Check out the ROM thread below and read the instructions carefully before flashing.

OctaviOS 3.0 based on Android 12 for the Samsung Galaxy A30

13.5. Samsung Galaxy A40

An unofficial build of OctaviOS 3.0 custom ROM has brought Android 12 to the Galaxy A40. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

OctaviOS 3.0 based on Android 12 for the Samsung Galaxy A40

13.6. Samsung Galaxy Note 8

The Exynos-variant of the Galaxy Note 8 can now run Android 12, thanks to an unofficial build of LineageOS 19.0. Get the ROM from the link below.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8

13.7. Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Tablet

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 — a tablet originally released back in 2013 with Android Jelly Bean — has received a taste of Android 12 via an unofficial build of LineageOS 19.0.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Tablet

13.8. Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Note 10 Plus, and Note 10 Plus 5G

Samsung has yet to start the One UI 4.0 beta testing for the Galaxy Note 10 series, but you can already try out Android 12 through an unofficial LineageOS 19.0 release for the Exynos variants of these devices.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10/Note 10 Plus/Note 10 Plus 5G

13.9. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Tablet

Android 12 for the Galaxy Note 10.1 Tablet is available in the form of an unofficial LineageOS 19.0 ROM. You can find separate builds for the n8000 (GT-N8000, GT-N8005), n8010 (GT-N8010, GT-N8013), and n8020 (GT-N8020) variants in the thread linked below.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Tablet

13.15. Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE

The GT-I9505, SGH-I337M, and SGH-M919 variants of the Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE can now run Android 12, thanks to a unified unofficial build of LineageOS 19.0. To know more, click on the thread link below.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE

13.11. Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

If you have a Samsung Galaxy S7 or a Galaxy S7 Edge and want to try out Android 12 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the unofficial build of LineageOS 19.0 linked below.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12: Galaxy S7 || Galaxy S7 Edge

13.12. Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus

Both the regular and the “Plus” variants of the Exynos Samsung Galaxy S8 can now run Android 12, courtesy of an unofficial build of LineageOS 19.0.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Samsung Galaxy S8/S8 Plus

13.13. Samsung Galaxy S10e, S10, and S10 Plus

For those of you eagerly awaiting Android 12-based custom ROMs for your Galaxy S10, we have some good news for you: an unofficial build of LineageOS 19.0 is now available for the Exynos variants. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Samsung Galaxy S10e/S10/S10 Plus

13.14. Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e

Source-built Android 12 custom ROM comes to the the Wi-Fi only and LTE variants of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e in the form of an unofficial build of LineageOS 19.0. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e

13.15. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

Both the Wi-Fi only and LTE variants of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite can now run Android 12, thanks to an unofficial build of LineageOS 19.0. Keep in mind that you need to be on a stock One UI 3.x/Android 11 firmware before flashing this ROM.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

14. Sony

Sr. No.	Device, Device Forums, Codename	Android 12 Custom ROM	Date Added
1.	Sony Xperia 1 II (pdx203)	ArrowOS 12.0	March 4, 2022
2.	Sony Xperia 5 (bahamut)	PixelOS 12.0	November 10, 2021
3.	Sony Xperia 5 II (pdx206)	ShapeShiftOS 3.0	March 4, 2022
4.	Sony Xperia 10 (kirin)	LineageOS 19.0	March 4, 2022
5.	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (mermaid)	LineageOS 19.0	March 4, 2022
6.	Sony Xperia 10 II (pdx201)	PixelOS 12.0	November 10, 2021
7.	Sony Xperia XA2 (pioneer)	LineageOS 19.0	March 4, 2022
8.	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (voyager)	LineageOS 19.0	March 4, 2022
9.	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (discovery)	LineageOS 19.0	March 4, 2022
10.	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (maple)	AOSP 12.0	October 29, 2021
11.	Sony Xperia Z (yuga)	LineageOS 19.0	February 23, 2022
12.	Sony Xperia Z Ultra (togari)	LineageOS 19.0	February 23, 2022
13.	Sony Xperia Z4/Z3 Plus (ivy)	LineageOS 19.0	February 23, 2022
14.	Sony Xperia Z5 (sumire)	LineageOS 19.0	February 23, 2022

14.1. Sony Xperia 1 II

The Xperia 1 II recently received its stable Android 12 update from Sony. However, if you’re looking for an AOSP 12-based custom ROM for this phone, you can try out the unofficial ArrowOS build from our forums.

ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the Sony Xperia 1 II

14.2. Sony Xperia 5

Android 12 has arrived for the Sony Xperia 5 in the form of an unofficial build of the PixelOS 12.0 custom ROM. To know more, take a look at the thread linked below.

PixelOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the Sony Xperia 5

14.3. Sony Xperia 5 II

The Xperia 5 II has received a taste of Android 12, courtesy of a AOSP-derived custom ROM known as ShapeShiftOS. Unlike typical custom ROMs, you need to install the package using Fastboot.

ShapeShiftOS 3.0 based on Android 12 for the Sony Xperia 5 II

14.4. Sony Xperia 10

If you’re looking for an AOSP 12-based ROM for your Xperia 10, you can opt for the unofficial LineageOS 19.0 build for this phone (linked below).

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Sony Xperia 10

14.5. Sony Xperia 10 Plus

The “Plus” variant of the Xperia 10 has also received a taste of Android 12 through an unofficial build of LineageOS 19.0. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Sony Xperia 10 Plus

14.6. Sony Xperia 10 II

Owners of the Xperia 10 II can now run Android 12, thanks to the unofficial build of the PixelOS 12.0 custom ROM linked below.

PixelOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the Sony Xperia 10 II

14.7. Sony Xperia XA2

If you’re looking for an AOSP 12-based ROM for your Sony Xperia XA2, you can opt for the unofficial LineageOS 19.0 ROM. To know more, check out the thread linked below.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Sony Xperia XA2

14.8. Sony Xperia XA2 Plus

Android 12 arrives on the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus as well, through an unofficial build of LineageOS 19.0. Keep in mind that you need to ensurie that all firmware partitions are consistent before flashing the custom ROM.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus

14.9. Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra

Much like the other twp members of the Xperia XA2 family, the “Ultra” variant has also received its first taste of Android 12 through an unofficial LineageOS 19.0 build.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra

14.10. Sony Xperia XZ Premium

Your age-old Xperia XZ Premium can now run Android 12, courtesy of a vanilla AOSP 12 ROM compiled on top of Sony-provided binaries. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

AOSP 12.0 for the Sony Xperia XZ Premium

14.11. Sony Xperia Z

Launched back in 2013, the Xperia Z has now received an unofficial build of LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Sony Xperia Z

14.12. Sony Xperia Z Ultra

The “Ultra” variant of the Xperia Z has also received a taste of Android 12 through an unofficial build of the LineageOS 19.0 custom ROM. To know more, check out the thread linked below.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Sony Xperia Z Ultra

14.13. Sony Xperia Z4/Z3 Plus

If you have a Sony Xperia Z4/Z3 Plus lying around and want to try out Android 12 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the unofficial LineageOS 19.0 ROM linked below.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Sony Xperia Z4/Z3 Plus

14.14. Sony Xperia Z5

An unofficial build of LineageOS 19.0 brings Android 12 to the Sony Xperia Z5. You can find the flashing instruction in the forum thread linked below.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Sony Xperia Z5

15. Xiaomi

Sr. No.	Device, Device Forums, Codename	Android 12 Custom ROM	Date Added
1.	Mi 5 (gemini)	AospExtended 9.0	October 23, 2021
2.	Mi 8 SE (sirius)	Pixel Experience 12	November 19, 2021
3.	Mi 9 (cepheus)	ArrowOS 12.0	November 10, 2021
4.	Mi 9 SE (grus)	Xtended XS	March 4, 2022
5.	Mi 10 (umi)	Paranoid Android Sapphire	December 15, 2021
6.	Mi 10 Lite (monet)	Evolution X	December 15, 2021
7.	Mi 10T/10T Pro/Redmi K30S (apollo)	ArrowOS 12.0	November 10, 2021
8.	Mi 10T Lite/Mi 10i/Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G (gauguin)	Pixel Experience 12	October 29, 2021
9.	Mi 11 Lite 4G (courbet)	ArrowOS 12.0	October 16, 2021
10.	Mi A1 (tissot_sprout)	AOSP 12.0	October 16, 2021
11.	Mi A2 (jasmine_sprout)	Pixel Experience 12	November 19, 2021
12.	Mi A2 Lite (daisy_sprout)	ArrowOS 12.0	November 19, 2021
13.	Mi Max (hydrogen) Mi Max Prime (helium)	LineageOS 19.0	February 23, 2022
14.	Mi Mix 2 (chiron)	Evolution X	February 23, 2022
15.	Mi Mix 3 (perseus)	xdroidsp 2.0	October 29, 2021
16.	Mi Mix 3 5G (andromeda)	Pixel Experience 12	February 23, 2022
17.	Mi Mix 4 (odin)	Paranoid Android Sapphire	February 23, 2022
18.	Mi Note 10 (tucana)	ArrowOS 12.0	December 15, 2021
19.	Mi Note 10 Lite (toco)	Kang OS 3.0	October 23, 2021
20.	Mi Pad 4 (clover) Mi Pad 4 Plus (clover)	LineageOS 19.0	November 10, 2021
21.	POCO F1 (beryllium)	AospExtended 9.0	October 16, 2021
22.	POCO F2 Pro/Redmi K30 Pro (lmi)	Pixel Experience 12	October 23, 2021
23.	POCO F3/Mi 11X/Redmi K40 (alioth)	Arrow OS 12.0	October 23, 2021
24.	POCO M3 (citrus) Redmi 9 Power/Redmi 9T/Redmi Note 9 4G China (lime)	Pixel Extended 12	February 23, 2022
25.	POCO X2/Redmi K30 (phoenix)	POSP 5.0	October 16, 2021
26.	POCO X3 (surya)	AOSP 12.0	October 16, 2021
27.	POCO X3 Pro (vayu)	ArrowOS 12.0	October 16, 2021
28.	Redmi 1S (armani)	LineageOS 19.0	February 23, 2022
29.	Redmi 5 (rosy)	LineageOS 19.0	November 19, 2021
30.	Redmi 5 Plus/Redmi Note 5 (vince)	ArrowOS 12.0	October 16, 2021
31.	Redmi 7 (onclite)	VoltageOS 1.1	November 10, 2021
32.	Redmi 9/9 Prime India (lancelot) POCO M2 and POCO M2 Reloaded (shiva)	LineageOS 19.0	February 23, 2022
33.	Redmi K20/Mi 9T (davinci)	Evolution X	November 19, 2021
34.	Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro (raphael)	AOSP 12.0	October 5, 2021
35.	Redmi K30 5G (picasso)	ArrowOS 12.0	November 19, 2021
36.	Redmi Note 5/Redmi Note 5 Pro (whyred)	LineageOS 19.0	November 10, 2021
37.	Redmi Note 6 Pro (tulip)	Project Elixir 1.0	November 19, 2021
38.	Redmi Note 7/7S (lavender)	Weeb Project	October 23, 2021
39.	Redmi Note 7 Pro (violet)	Project Elixir 1.0	October 29, 2021
40.	Redmi Note 8 (ginkgo) Redmi Note 8T (willow)	AOSP 12.0	October 8, 2021
41.	Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia)	LineageOS 19.0	February 23, 2022
42.	Redmi Note 9S/9 Pro India/10 Lite India (curtana) Redmi Note 9 Pro (joyeuse) Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (excalibur) POCO M2 Pro (gram)	Project Elixir 1.0	October 29, 2021
43.	Redmi Note 9T/Redmi Note 9 5G (cannong/cannon)	StatiXOS 5.0	November 10, 2021
44.	Redmi Note 10 (mojito/sunny)	Fluid 2.0	October 16, 2021
45.	Redmi Note 10 Pro (sweet/sweetin) Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (sweetin)	AOSP 12.0	October 8, 2021
46.	Redmi S2/Y2 (ysl)	AOSP 12.0	October 16, 2021

15.1. Mi 5

Launched back in 2016, the Snapdragon 820-powered Mi 5 can now run Android 12, thanks to an unofficial build of the AospExtended 9.0 custom ROM.

AospExtended 9.0 based on Android 12 for the Mi 5

15.2. Mi 8 SE

The Mi 8 SE userbase can now experience Android 12, courtesy of an unofficial build of the Pixel Experience custom ROM.

Pixel Experience 12 based on Android 12 for the Mi 8 SE

15.3. Mi 9

Android 12 has arrived on the Mi 9, thanks to the official ArrowOS maintainers for this device. To know more, take a look at the forum thread below.

ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the Mi 9

15.4. Mi 9 SE

The Mi 9 SE — a phone originally released back in 2019 with Android 9.0 Pie — has received a taste of Android 12 via an official build of the Xtended XS custom ROM. To know more, take a look at the forum thread below.

Xtended XS based on Android 12 for the Mi 9 SE

15.5. Mi 10

An official alpha build of the Paranoid Android custom ROM based on Android 12 is now available for the Mi 10. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

Paranoid Android Sapphire based on Android 12 for the Mi 10

15.6. Mi 10 Lite

The “Lite” variant of the Mi 10 can also run Android 12, courtesy of the official build of Evolution X custom ROM for this device. To know more, click on the thread linked below.

Evolution X based on Android 12 for the Mi 10 Lite

15.7. Mi 10T/Mi 10T Pro/Redmi K30S

The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro have received a unified build of ArrowOS 12.0. The official ROM, which is also compatible with the China-only Redmi K30S, appears to be in good shape, with all basic hardware features working.

ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the Mi 10T/Mi 10T Pro/Redmi K30S

15.8. Mi 10T Lite/Mi 10i/Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G

Those of you having a Mi 10T Lite (sold as the Mi 10i in India and the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G in China) and want to try out vanilla Android 12 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the Pixel Experience 12 build linked below.

Pixel Experience 12 based on Android 12 for the Mi 10T Lite/Mi 10i/Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G

15.9. Mi 11 Lite 4G

If you’re looking for an AOSP 12-based ROM instead of the MIUI skin on your Mi 11 Lite 4G, you can opt for the ArrowOS 12.0 beta build. The ROM appears to be stable, albeit SELinux is in permissive mode.

ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the Mi 11 Lite 4G

15.10. Mi A1

Xiaomi didn’t update its first Android One device officially beyond Android Pie, but that doesn’t mean you can’t run the latest version of Android on this phone. In fact, a vanilla AOSP 12 ROM for the Mi A1 has already popped up in our forums. Check it out below.

AOSP 12.0 for the Mi A1

15.11. Mi A2

The Xiaomi Mi A2 gets a taste of Android 12 through the Pixel Experience custom ROM. Encryption is currently broken in the ROM, but if you’re ready to overlook it, you can have your first taste of the latest Android version.

Pixel Experience 12 based on Android 12 for the Mi A2

15.12. Mi A2 Lite

An official build of ArrowOS is now available for the Mi A2 Lite on top of Android 12. To know more, take a look at the forum thread below.

ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the Mi A2 Lite

15.13. Mi Max and Mi Max Prime

Both the regular and Prime variants of the Mi Max can now run Android 12, thanks to an unofficial build of LineageOS 19.0. Try it out on your phone by following the link below.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Mi Max and Mi Max Prime

15.14. Mi Mix 2

It’s great to see that development for the Mi Mix 2, which was released back in 2017, is still going strong. An unofficial build of Evolution X based on Android 12 is now available for this phone. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

Evolution X based on Android 12 for the Mi Mix 2

15.15. Mi Mix 3

The Mi Mix 3 gets a taste of Android 12 through the xdroidsp 2.0 custom ROM. This ROM has some issues with the second SIM and SELinux policies, but if you can overlook those, you can have your first taste of the latest Android version.

xdroidsp 2.0 based on Android 12 for the Mi Mix 3

15.16. Mi Mix 3 5G

Xiaomi didn’t update the Mi Mix 3 5G beyond Android Pie, but that doesn’t mean you can’t run the latest version of Android on this phone. An official build of Pixel Experience based on Android 12 is now available for the Mi Mix 3 5G.

Pixel Experience 12 based on Android 12 for the Mi Mix 3 5G

15.17. Mi Mix 4

If you’re looking for an Android 12-based custom ROM for your Mi Mix 4, you can try out an unofficial Paranoid Android build linked below.

Paranoid Android Sapphire based on Android 12 for the Mi Mix 4

15.18. Mi Note 10

The team behind the ArrowOS custom ROM has released a community build of Android 12 for the Mi Note 10. The ROM seems to be stable enough, with all basic hardware features working.

ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the Mi Note 10

15.19. Mi Note 10 Lite

If you have a Mi Note 10 Lite and want to try out Android 12 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the official build of Kang OS 3.0 custom ROM linked below.

Kang OS 3.0 based on Android 12 for the Mi Note 10 Lite

15.20. Mi Pad 4 and Mi Pad 4 Plus

An unofficial unified build of LineageOS 19.0 is now available for the Mi Pad 4 and the Mi Pad 4 Plus. Give your tablet a new lease of life with Android 12 by following the link below.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Mi Pad 4 and Mi Pad 4 Plus

15.21. POCO F1

If you’re looking for an Android 12-based custom ROM for your POCO F1, you can try out the community build of AospExtended 9.0 ROM. There are some bugs, though, so ensure that you intimate yourself of the same before proceeding.

AospExtended 9.0 based on Android 12 for the POCO F1

15.22. POCO F2 Pro/Redmi K30 Pro

Those of you having a POCO F2 Pro (sold as the Redmi K30 Pro in China) and want to try out vanilla Android 12 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the alpha build of Pixel Experience custom ROM linked below.

Pixel Experience 12 based on Android 12 for the POCO F2 Pro/Redmi K30 Pro

15.23. POCO F3/Mi 11X/Redmi K40

Apart from the official public beta version of Android 12 from Xiaomi, POCO F3/Mi 11X/Redmi K40 users can also try out the early build of Arrow OS 12.0 custom ROM to get a taste of the latest iteration of Android on their phone.

Arrow OS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the POCO F3/Mi 11X/Redmi K40

15.24. POCO M3 and Redmi 9 Power India/Redmi 9T/Redmi Note 9 4G China

While the POCO M3 and the Redmi 9T (also known as the Redmi 9 Power in India and the Redmi Note 9 4G in China) don’t share a common firmware, the devices are so similar that they have received a unified Android 12 custom ROM in the form of Pixel Extended 12.

Pixel Extended 12 based on Android 12 for the POCO M3 and Redmi 9 Power India/Redmi 9T/Redmi Note 9 4G China

15.25. POCO X2/Redmi K30

The POCO X2 (the global edition of the Redmi K30) has received a taste of Android 12 courtesy of an unofficial POSP 5.0 build. The ROM offers a nearly stock Android experience, but it still has a couple of bugs that need to be ironed out.

ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the POCO X2/Redmi K30

15.26. POCO X3

The POCO X3 and the POCO X3 NFC share a common firmware — a design that helped these devices to get a unified AOSP 12 custom ROM. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

AOSP 12.0 for the POCO X3

15.27. POCO X3 Pro

If you’re looking for an AOSP 12-based ROM instead of the MIUI skin on your POCO X3 Pro, you can opt for the early release build of ArrowOS 12.0.

ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the POCO X3 Pro

15.28. Redmi 1S

Aftermarket development is still going strong for the Redmi 1S, which was released back in 2014. You can now run Android 12 on it, thanks to an unofficial LineageOS 19.0 build. To know more, take a look at the forum thread below.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Redmi 1S

15.29. Redmi 5

Your age-old Redmi 5 can now run Android 12, courtesy of an unofficial LineageOS 19.0 custom ROM. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Redmi 5

15.30. Redmi 5 Plus/Redmi Note 5

It’s great to see that development for the Redmi 5 Plus (sold as the Redmi Note 5 in India) is still going strong, as an unofficial build of ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 is now available for this phone. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the Redmi 5 Plus/Redmi Note 5

15.31. Redmi 7

Released back in 2019, the budget Redmi 7 can now run Android 12, thanks to the VoltageOS custom ROM project. If you want to try out the latest Android version on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the thread linked below.

VoltageOS 1.1 based on Android 12 for the Redmi 7

15.32. Redmi 9/9 Prime India, POCO M2, and POCO M2 Reloaded

If you’re looking for an AOSP 12-based ROM to replace the MIUI firmware on your Redmi 9 (sold as the Redmi 9 Prime in India), you can opt for the unofficial LineageOS 19.0 build linked below. The release is also compatible with the POCO M2 and it’s “Reloaded” variant.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Redmi 9/9 Prime India, POCO M2, and POCO M2 Reloaded

15.33. Redmi K20/Mi 9T

Apart from the regional branding, the Redmi K20 and the Mi 9T share a common firmware. This is the reason why both of these devices have now received a unified Android 12 custom ROM in the form of Evolution X. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

Evolution X based on Android 12 for the Redmi K20/Mi 9T

15.34. Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855-powered Redmi K20 Pro (sold as the Mi 9T Pro in certain regions) is the first phone to receive an Android 12 custom ROM. Grab the latest build of the ROM from the thread below and give it a shot.

AOSP 12.0 for the Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro

15.35. Redmi K30 5G

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G-powered Redmi K30 5G can now run Android 12, courtesy of the ArrowOS project. To know more about this ROM, take a look at the thread linked below.

ArrowOS 12.0 based on Android 12 for the Redmi K30 5G

15.36. Redmi Note 5/Redmi Note 5 Pro

An unofficial build of the popular LineageOS custom ROM based on Android 12 is now available for the Redmi Note 5 Pro (also known as simply the Redmi Note 5 in some regions). Notably, the ROM ships with a source-built 4.19 kernel.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Redmi Note 5/Redmi Note 5 Pro

15.37. Redmi Note 6 Pro

Xiaomi didn’t update the Redmi Note 6 Pro beyond Android Pie, but that doesn’t mean you can’t run the latest version of Android on this phone. An official build of the Project Elixir custom ROM now brings Android 12 to the Redmi Note 6 Pro userbase.

Project Elixir 1.0 based on Android 12 for the Redmi Note 6 Pro

15.38. Redmi Note 7/7S

The Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7S share a common firmware, which is why both of these devices have now received a unified Android 12 custom ROM in the form of Weeb Project. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

Weeb Project based on Android 12 for the Redmi Note 7/7S

15.39. Redmi Note 7 Pro

The “Pro” variant of the Redmi Note 7 gets a taste of Android 12, thanks to an official build of the Project Elixir 1.0 custom ROM. Check it out below.

Project Elixir 1.0 based on Android 12 for the Redmi Note 7 Pro

15.40. Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T

The Redmi Note 8 and the Note 8T have received a unified Android 12-based AOSP ROM. If you are ready to ignore some minor glitches, the ROM appears to be in pretty good shape for something that is being based on a brand new OS version that was launched this week.

AOSP 12.0 for the Redmi Note 8/8T

15.41. Redmi Note 8 Pro

Looking for an AOSP 12-based ROM to replace the MIUI firmware on your Redmi Note 8 Pro? Take a look at the unofficial LineageOS 19.0 build linked below.

LineageOS 19.0 based on Android 12 for the Redmi Note 8 Pro

15.42. Redmi Note 9S/9 Pro India/10 Lite India, Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, and POCO M2 Pro

Xiaomi has a bunch of Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G-powered devices in its portfolio with a very similar hardware configuration. All those devices – collectively known as “miatoll” – have received a unified build of Project Elixir 1.0 on top of Android 12.

Project Elixir 1.0 based on Android 12 for the Redmi Note 9S/9 Pro India/10 Lite India, Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, and POCO M2 Pro

15.43. Redmi Note 9T/Redmi Note 9 5G

Xiaomi has yet to publish the stable Android 12 update for the Redmi Note 9T (sold as the Redmi Note 9 5G in China), but a pure Android 12-based AOSP ROM for this device is already available on our forums. Check it out below!

StatiXOS 5.0 based on Android 12 for the Redmi Note 9T/Redmi Note 9 5G

15.44. Redmi Note 10

If you have a Redmi Note 10 and want to try out Android 12 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the unofficial build of Fluid 2.0 custom ROM linked below.

Fluid 2.0 based on Android 12 for the Redmi Note 10

15.45. Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max

An unofficial build of AOSP 12.0 brings vanilla Android 12 experience to the Redmi Note 10 Pro. The ROM is also compatible with the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

AOSP 12.0 for the Redmi Note 10 Pro/Pro Max

15.46. Redmi S2/Y2

If you still have a Redmi Y2 (sold as the Redmi S2 in China) lying around, you can now flash this vanilla AOSP ROM to get a taste of Android 12. There are a few bugs that you would need to deal with, though. For instance, the Goodix fingerprint sensor is buggy, and SELinux is set as permissive.

AOSP 12.0 for the Redmi S2/Y2

Android 12 Google Apps

Apart from the ROMs mentioned above, we are going to be seeing a lot of custom builds of Android 12 released in the coming weeks. However, not all custom ROMs ship with pre-installed Google apps. In case you’re looking for a suitable GApps distribution, then you’ll be happy to know that the maintainers have already laid the groundwork to support the latest version of Android.

1. BiTGApps

XDA Senior Member TheHitMan has recently released an alpha version of the BiTGApps package. The new branch, tagged as 3.0, focuses specifically on Android 12.

Download BiTGApps

2. NikGapps

The maintainer of the NikGapps project, XDA Senior Member Nikhil, has also started releasing Android 12-comaptible GApps packages.

Download NikGapps

Have you spotted a custom ROM on our forums for a device we haven’t covered yet? Let us know in the comments below!

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dimanche 6 mars 2022

WhatsApp may soon let you create polls, working on a dedicated “Community” tab

Meta-owned WhatsApp hasn’t been shy of experimenting with new features as of late. The company has tested several new features over the past months as it aims to catch up with Telegram. The app recently rolled out rich document previews and added the ability to pause/resume when recording a voice note. At the same time, WhatsApp is also testing a new feature for groups that will let users conduct polls within WhatsApp groups.

As spotted by WABetainfo, WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will let you create polls in group chats to quickly survey group members.

WhatsApp beta for iOS 22.6.0.70: what’s new?

WhatsApp is finally working on a feature that allows creating polls in groups, for a future update of the app! https://t.co/7XxUA98h2C

— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) March 5, 2022

In a screenshot shared by the publication, we can see WhatsApp asking the user to enter their poll question.

On the next screen, the user will presumably be able to list out options or choices that group members can vote on. The poll feature is still quite early in development, and it’s not yet live in WhatsApp. WABetainfo notes that polls will only be available in WhatsApp groups and will be end-to-end encrypted. Telegram has allowed its users to create polls since 2018 so WhatsApp is once again playing catch-up in this regard.

In addition, WhatsApp is also testing a dedicated “Community” tab to make it easier to keep track of groups and communities that you’re part of. The Community tab will replace the current camera tab located on the left side.

The ability to create polls and the dedicated Community tab are still under development and haven’t been rolled out to users yet. We’ll keep an eye out and let you know when any of these features go live in WhatsApp beta version.

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How to automatically unlock your Apple Watch with your iPhone

One of the many reasons people invest in Apple products is how tightly connected they are. When you buy an iPhone or an Apple Watch, you know that these devices will communicate with your Mac on a system level. This solid ecosystem allows users to seamlessly transfer data and hand off tasks between their iDevices. Another perk of this tight integration is the ability to unlock a device with another one. This spares you from having to manually input the PIN or password. You can unlock your iPhone with your Apple Watch, but you can also do it the other way around. Here are the detailed steps you need to follow to automatically unlock your Apple Watch with your iPhone.

How to automatically unlock your Apple Watch with your iPhone

Before we start, there are a couple of prerequisites we have to highlight. Obviously, you must own both the Apple Watch and iPhone and have the same iCloud account linked to them. Additionally, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi must be enabled on both devices. You don’t have to be connected to a Wi-Fi network, though. The two Apple devices must be within close proximity, as well.

Wear your Apple Watch and manually unlock it as it sits on your wrist.

How to automatically unlock Apple Watch with your iPhone 1

Launch the Watch app on your iPhone.

How to automatically unlock Apple Watch with your iPhone 2

Click on the Passcode section.

How to automatically unlock Apple Watch with your iPhone 3

Enable Unlock with iPhone.

How to automatically unlock Apple Watch with your iPhone 4

Enter the PIN on your Apple Watch’s screen — as prompted.

How to automatically unlock Apple Watch with your iPhone 5

Voila! Now whenever you wear your Apple Watch, your nearby, unlocked iPhone will automatically unlock it — without needing to manually input the password.

Personally, I’m a big fan of this feature as I just unlock my iPhone with Face ID when I put on my watch. I don’t need to enter any password on either of the two devices. It’s a seamless process that spares you from having to manually input the PIN on the Apple Watch’s tiny screen. If you frequently take your Watch off and do not really have to worry about anyone snooping on your smartwatch, then this handy setting will spare you some seconds every time you wear the watch back on. And if your iPhone goes far away from your Watch, the setting will not trigger, so your Watch still remains protected against bad actors.

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HUAWEI MateBook E review: An OLED Windows tablet made for media consumption

The HUAWEI MateBook E is the company’s first Windows tablet with an OLED display, and it delivers a fantastic viewing experience. It’s the first laptop with an OLED panel I got to review, and it looks amazing. Paired with powerful speakers, this makes for a fantastic tablet for media consumption, whether that’s movies, videos, or music. I also like the versatility of the form factor, with the detachable keyboard allowing you to use the tablet as a laptop or by itself. It’s light enough that you can easily take it anywhere to get some work done, too.

But everything doesn’t come together as well as I’d like it to, with some touchpad issues making usability less than ideal. Plus, performance suffers due to the low-power 9W processor, and battery life could also be better. That said, it’s not far from what you get with many other lightweight laptops.

HUAWEI Matebook E

The Huawei MateBook E is a lightweight detchable 2-in-1 PC. It has a 12.6-inch OLED display and it supports Thunderbolt 4.

Features:

Pros:

Cons:

See at HUAWEI

Navigate this review:

Pricing and availability
Specs
Design: It’s thin and light, but the keyboard adds some heft
Display: It has a vibrant and sharp OLED panel
Keyboard and trackpad: Typing works well, but the touchpad doesn’t
Performance: It can handle some productivity, but battery life is disappointing
Who should buy the HUAWEI MateBook E?

HUAWEI MateBook E pricing and availability

The HUAWEI MateBook E won’t be available in the United States, but it’s coming to Europe and other markets.
The model I reviewed costs €1,199 in Germany, including a Smart Magnetic Keyboard and M-Pencil, but the M-Pencil isn’t included in every market.
The base configuration costs €649 with a Core i3, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. There’s also a more expensive model with a Core i7.

As per usual with HUAWEI devices, if you’re living in the United States, you won’t be able to buy the HUAWEI MateBook E via traditional methods. HUAWEI devices simply aren’t available in that region, and haven’t been for a while. HUAWEI is mostly focused on its home market in China, as well as various European markets.

HUAWEI MateBook E with Smart Magnetic Keyboard and M-Pencil seen at a front right angle

For now, you can only buy the MateBook E in Germany, and only a couple of configurations are available. The base model, with an Intel Core i3-1110G4, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and Windows 11 Home in S mode, which costs €649; and a mid-tier configuration with an Intel Core i5, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and a normal version of Windows 11 Home, which costs €1,199. The device is coming to other markets including France, and there will also be a model with an Intel Core i7-1160G7 processor.

Specs

CPU	Intel Core i5-1130G7 (4 cores, 8 threads, up to 4 GHz, 8MB Intel Smart Cache)
Graphics	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80 EUs, max 1.1GHz)
Display	12.6-inch OLED, 2.5K (2560 x 1600), 240 DPI, 100% DCI-P3, up to 600 nits (HBM mode), touch
Body	286.5 x 184.7 x 7.99 mm, 709g
Memory	16GB LPDDR4x
Storage	512GB NVMe PCIe SSD
Battery	42Wh battery
Ports	1x Thunderbolt 4/USB Type-C (DisplayPort, data, power)
Audio	Quad speakers, quad microphones
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.1
Camera	8MP front-facing webcam, 1080p 60fps video 13MP rear-facing camera, 4K 30fps video
Color	Nebula Grey
OS	Windows 11 Home
Price	€1,199

Design: It’s thin and light, but the keyboard adds some heft

The HUAWEI MateBook E measures just 7.99mm in thickness and weighs 709 grams, so it’s lighter than the Surface Pro 8.
The included magnetic keyboard protects the entire tablet, but it also makes it thicker.

The HUAWEI MateBook E is all about portability, and that really shows in the design of the device. The HUAWEI MateBook E is just 7.99mm thin, and it weighs 709 grams. That’s noticeable thinner than the Surface Pro 8, which measures 9.3mm thin and weighs 889 grams. At first glance, it looks like a big win for HUAWEI, but there is a caveat, because the MateBook E doesn’t have a built-in kickstand. All of those measurements are for the tablets without the keyboard attached, but the Surface Pro 8 still has a kickstand when you don’t attach the keyboard, so it’s always ready to be propped up if you want to watch a video. That’s not the case here.

Overhead view of the HUAWEI MateBook E with Smart Magnetic Keyboard with kickstand seen from behind

The kickstand on the HUAWEI MateBook E is part of the Smart Magnetic Keyboard, and there’s an upside to this. When you attach it, it protects both the front and back of the tablet, so it feels a bit safer compared to Microsoft’s Surface devices. But it does come with the downside of making the device thicker and heavier. According to my measurements, the tablet is roughly 15mm thick with the Smart Magnetic keyboard attached, and it weighs 1.15kg.

HUAWEI MateBook E with Smart Magnetic Keyboard and case wrapped all around

The kickstand is also a little different from the usual, as you fold the top of the cover downward to serve as a kickstand. This does limit its usability in some edge cases, since the minimum opening angle is about 60 degrees. It can technically open all the way to 180 degrees (where the case snaps back onto the tablet), but that also means some angles closer to 180 degrees aren’t usable, as the weight of the tablet will just cause the kickstand to close.

HUAWEI MateBook E with Smart Magnetic Keyboard attached seen from the right

The tablet itself looks nice. It only comes in Nebula Grey, which is practically black, and the same goes for the keyboard. It uses a magnesium alloy for the middle frame, and the back is made from glass fiber, so it looks very distinct from most Windows tablets out there. Usually, you’d see an all-metal chassis, and this is a nice change of pace. Vents run between the metal frame and the back panel, covering pretty much all sides. This helps with cooling as well as serving as speaker grills.

Rear panel of the HUAWEI MateBook E seen from above with M-Pencil attached magnetically

Ports are very limited here, and that’s, in my opinion, a big downside of this tablet. You get one Thunderbolt 4 port on the right (in landscape orientation), and a headphone jack at the bottom on the left side – that’s it. The left side also houses the power button, which has a fingerprint sensor built-in, and on the top, you’ll find the volume rocker. This is also where the M-Pencil attaches magnetically if you have one. Finally, there are just the pogo pins on the bottom to connect the Smart Magnetic Keyboard.

Left side view of HUAWEI MateBook E with Smart Magnetic Keyboard attached

Display: The HUAWEI MateBook E has a vibrant and sharp OLED panel

The HUAWEI MateBook E has a 12.6-inch OLED panel with Quad HD+ resolution.
A quad-speaker stereo system delivers an immersive audio experience.
The 8MP webcam on the front works great for video calls.

To me, the highlight of the HUAWEI MateBook E is definitely media consumption. It’s the first PC I’ve ever reviewed that has an OLED panel, and I have to say, it looks fantastic. HUAWEI says it covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, and I’m inclined to believe that. Everything looks incredibly vibrant on this display, and when it contrasts against a black background, there’s nothing quite like it. I didn’t realize just how much punchier the colors are until I put it next to my main laptop, but it’s a huge difference.

Front view of the HUAWEI MateBook E

This all applies to the display’s native mode, but you can change it to DCI-P3 or sRGB modes, which look significantly duller by comparison. However, having this option is great to ensure parity when you’re working on color-sensitive projects. I should mention that the display has rounded corners since I know some people might not like that. I think it’s fine.

To make the media experience that much better, the HUAWEI MateBook E also packs a set of four stereo speakers, and the audio experience is great. The speakers get quite loud so I can listen to something while I move around the house easily. It did seem to me like the speakers are a bit heavy on the low frequencies, but that could just be because I’m used to the tinnier speakers on my phone. I’m not exactly an audiophile, so my judgment may not be the best on that front.

When it comes to capturing media, the HUAWEI MateBook E has some of the better webcams you’ll find on a Windows device, and it’s all because it’s a tablet. The cameras here are more in line with what you’d find on an Android tablet than they are like a Windows PC. There’s an 8MP camera on the front, which sits at the top of the screen when you use the tablet in landscape mode. On the back, there’s a 13MP with an LED flash, so you can take pictures or record 4K video in a pinch with this tablet. It’s not going to be as good as your smartphone, but that’s to be expected.

Close-up view of the front-facing camera on the HUAWEI MateBook E

The front-facing does have much better quality than most laptop webcams, though I’ve noticed that in web apps like Google Meet, my video feed is vertical even though the laptop is in landscape orientation. This is certainly a bug, since the Camera app works as intended, so hopefully it can be fixed with an update. Another bug I found initially was that I can’t rotate the tablet while the camera is in use, but that was fixed with a BIOS update near the end of my review period. Sadly, the vertical video in Google Meet didn’t change.

Keyboard and trackpad: Typing works well, but the touchpad doesn’t

The HUAWEI MateBook E includes a Smart Magnetic Keyboard, with an impressive 1.3mm of key travel.
The included touchpad is uncomfortable to use, however.

Now, the HUAWEI MateBook E is a tablet, but it knows what it’s about. A Windows PC makes much more sense with a keyboard, and HUAWEI packs in the Smart Magnetic Keyboard, which, as we’ve mentioned, also doubles up as a case for the tablet. For something as thin as this keyboard is, I was positively impressed by how comfortable it was to type on. HUAWEI touts 1.3mm of key travel for the MateBook E, and that seems to hold up. The keys feel very nice to press, they don’t bottom out too soon, and I’ve never had any problems getting them to actuate.

Overhead view of the Smart Magnetic Keyboard attached to the HUAWEI MateBook E

Some keys are a little smaller than usual, which is understandable for a keyboard of this size, but it’s not a huge deal to me. I rarely use the keys that have been shrunk here, so it doesn’t really affect my usage. My biggest problem frankly came from the fact that the keyboard has a US layout, and I’m more used to Portuguese keyboards.

Where things turn sour is with the trackpad, however. In terms of size, HUAWEI got it right. It’s a fairly large touchpad for the amount of space available here, so it should be quite nice to use. But the surface of the touchpad has a surface that’s slightly grippy and it just feels bad to use it. When clicking and dragging, I often have problems where the mouse starts moving erratically and it just doesn’t do what I want. I also wish the entire touchpad could be clicked. It would have helped considering it’s not very tall, so having to press the bottom half is a bit restrictive.

I’ve also often had a problem where moving the mouse simply starts legging when I use the touchpad. It works fine with the external mouse (which I almost always have plugged in now), but using the touchpad feels like it’s only refreshing the screen once per second. I found that I can fix this by just disconnecting the Smart Magnetic Keyboard and reconnecting it, but it’s still annoying and it gets in the way of my work.

Overhead view of the HUAWEI MateBook E with the M-Pencil resting on the display and handwritten text reading "Hello World"

There’s also the M-Pencil, which is supposedly not included with the tablet, though it seems to be bundled for free in at least some markets. It’s a proper digital pen with 4,096 levels of pressure and it works quite well, in my experience. It comes with replaceable tips, too, and there’s even a feature that lets you double-tap the pen to take a screenshot or do some other action.

There’s no eraser or button on the other end of the pen, though, something other pens have been doing for a while. It charges by attaching magnetically to the top of the tablet, but it’s really easy to misalign it. The magnets can hold the pen in some incorrect positions where it doesn’t charge. Once you get used to it, though, it’s easy to tell when you’ve incorrectly attached the pen.

Performance: It can handle some productivity, but battery life is disappointing

The HUAWEI MateBook E is powered by an Intel Core i5-1130G7, with Core i3 and Core i7 models also available.
These CPUs are from Intel’s 9W range, so they’re not as fast as a typical laptop processor.
Despite the low wattage, battery life barely gets past 4 hours.

This review was my first time using a device powered by Intel’s 9W processors, but I had heard pretty good things about the 11th-generation models. Most laptops, and devices like the Surface Pro 8, use the more typical 15W processors, and those deliver more than enough performance for productivity. My review unit of the HUAWEI MateBook E came with an Intel Core i5-1130G7, and it left me feeling a bit disappointed, though my expectations may be to blame here.

HUAWEI MateBook E displaying the XDA-Developers homepage

When I first set up the laptop, there was a little bit of sluggishness to the experience as app updates were being downloaded, but most of that fades away after you’ve got everything you need. I still find that it struggles when it comes to editing some photos, especially if they have a high resolution and I have other programs open. That’s not too surprising for the kind of processor it has, though, and it’s still totally usable. You might just want to be a bit more conscious of how many things you want to do at once.

What left me truly disappointed was the fact that I can’t plug in an external monitor for a dual-screen setup. If I do, the tablet becomes nearly unusable, specifically for typing. Whenever I would type with my second screen connected, the laptop would quickly stop responding properly, and whatever key I pressed last would just continually be entered until I pressed another key. With this being my first experience with this kind of processor, it was disappointing, but it’s probably to be expected.

For benchmarks, I used my usual combination of PCMark10, Geekbench, Cinebench, and 3DMark:

	HUAWEI MateBook E Core i5-1130G7	Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 5G Core i5-1130G7	Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Core i5-1135G7
PCMark 10	4,193	3,815	3,963
Geekbench	1,323 / 4,614	1,333 / 4,745	1,358 / 5,246
Cinebench	1,028 / 2,647	1,269 / 3,403	1,235 / 2,854
3DMark: Time Spy	1,021	1,115

Compared to the similarly-specced Galaxy Book Pro 360 5G, the HUAWEI MateBook E did well in some tests, but it struggled more with others, especially Cinebench. Still, performance isn’t too far from the 15W processors, at least on paper.

I would have thought the low-power processor meant this was a great portable machine, but it usually only lasted me for about four hours of work. The most time I got out of it was roughly four hours and 28 minutes, and that’s with the display usually set to 50% brightness or less, while connected to stable Wi-Fi. I wouldn’t recommend this if you need a device that lasts you through a workday. That seems to be a trend with other devices powered by these processors, like the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, so it’s not exactly HUAWEI’s fault. That’s just the price of having an extremely light device like this.

Who should buy the HUAWEI MateBook E?

The HUAWEI MateBook E has some positives, but ultimately, there are many people that probably shouldn’t buy it.

Who should buy the HUAWEI MateBook E:

Users who want to watch a lot of movies and TV shows on a stunning OLED display
Customers that need a lightweight laptop for occasional work on the go
People who appreciate a good webcam for video calls and meetings

Who shouldn’t buy the HUAWEI MateBook E:

Anyone in the United States
People who need a long-lasting laptop to work away from an outlet
Users with dual-monitor setups or with demanding workloads like video editing
Customers planning to use the touchpad often

One of the things I liked the most about the HUAWEI MateBook E was definitely the OLED display. It looks absolutely stunning, and it makes Windows 11 feel that much more lively. It’s truly a different effect when you see colors shining through the Mica material on an OLED display compared to an LCD. The speakers were also great and help make this a fantastic device to consume media on. I was very displeased with the touchpad, though, as it just feels bad to use. I always want to have my mouse with me when I use this as a laptop. I was also a bit disappointed that I can’t use my external monitor with it since it makes typing insufferable.

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samedi 5 mars 2022

Where to buy a replacement S Pen for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?

Samsung’s new Galaxy S22 Ultra is the most interesting phone out of the S22 lineup mainly because it’s the first Galaxy S phone with an integrated S Pen, marking it as a successor to the Galaxy Note lineup. The Galaxy S21 Ultra from last year only had support for the stylus, but no place to store it. The new phone changes that with a slightly wider body to accommodate an S Pen. We suggest you check out our Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra review to know what we make of its design after using it for a couple of days.

While it’s fantastic that the Galaxy S22 Ultra now comes with a slot to store the S Pen, there’s no denying that it’s relatively easy to either lose or damage the stylus. Because, you know, life happens. Well, if you lose the S Pen or it gets damaged somehow, you’ll need to buy a replacement unit for your Galaxy S22 Ultra. There’s only so much that’s covered under warranty, so you may have to pay out of pocket if you need a replacement.

Black colored Galaxy S Pen Pro

Luckily, you can get a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra S Pen replacement pretty easily. You can either buy the simple replacement unit of the S Pen that was included with your Galaxy S22 Ultra or you can get the Samsung S Pen Pro that was announced alongside the last year’s Galaxy S21 Ultra. The S Pen Pro is a bit pricier than the one that’s included with your phone but it can be used with all the S Pen compatible devices including Galaxy smartphones, tablets, and PCs. If you are a heavy S Pen user, you’d get better use out of the Pro, but it’s the regular replacement pen that will fit inside your phone.

The S Pen Pro is Bluetooth enabled and is rated for 16 days of battery life with 50 minutes of charge time. You can check out the links to purchase both S Pen variants below, so feel free to pick the one that works best for you. We’d recommend getting the integrated S Pen for the Galaxy S22 Ultra since otherwise you would be left with an empty silo, which would look rather odd.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra replacement Pen Stylus

If you lost or damaged the Galaxy S22 Ultra S Pen included with the phone, you can buy this as a replacement unit.

Buy from Samsung

Samsung S Pen Pro Stylus

The Galaxy S Pen Pro is a more advanced version of the accessory that's included with your phone. This one works with all S Pen-compatible devices.

Buy from Amazon

Buy from Samsung

If you want to learn more about what the Galaxy S22 Ultra stylus can do, then be sure to check out our write-up detailing the S Pen features. Also, don’t forget to stop by a couple of our other pages including the Galaxy S22 Ultra deals, best Galaxy S22 Ultra cases, and screen protectors if you’re looking to either buy this phone or the accessories to protect it.

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