the aim? Google needed to push a new update with deep improvements for large and foldable devices. Apparently, the software was developed with the foldable Pixel in mind, but the device is lagging behind.
The The Google Everyone was surprised when he announced Android 12 forshortly after the release of Android 12. This was the first “incremental” Android version update in years. It was a common behavior of The Google Release incremental versions like Android 4.4.1, Android 5.1.1, Android 8.1 etc. However, this changed with Android 9 Pie, Android 10 and Android 11. Android 12L or Android 12.1 for some was the first incremental release since Oreo.
the aim? Google needed to push a new update with deep improvements for large and foldable devices. Apparently, the software was developed with the foldable Pixel in mind, but the device is lagging behind. with launch Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4We’ve got the first foldable device to ship with Android 12L straight from scratch.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is a flagship running Android 12L
The new foldable smartphone Galaxy Z Fold 4It carries Android 12L and also runs on the 4.1.1 user interface. according to SamsungThe program comes with a number of new features to improve multitasking. Android 12L stands for large screens, which applies to foldable devices, tablets, and ChromeOS devices.
This one can be installed on any device, but the real deal goes to the big screens. After all, it brings more multitasking options. in Applications Google comes in two columns, which is best for navigating a square pane. some Applications Productivity and social networking you will discover too Monitor Collapse. Therefore, they will adapt to different orientations. It’s not a simple portrait, landscape mode, it’s deeper than that.
Once Galaxy Z Fold 4 It has a tablet-like shape when opened, perfect for Android 12L. The same does not apply to Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. After all, this device has a small external screen that does not provide full use of Android, and when it is opened, the device looks like an ordinary smartphone. Therefore, the Samsung Z Flip4 shipped with normal Android 12.
Android 12L is just the beginning, and Android 13 will be further improved
It is worth noting that the file Android 13 It will bring more improvements to foldable screens. a Galaxy Z Fold 4 It will probably be one of the first to get it with the upcoming One UI 5.
Interestingly, the full release of Android 12L took place in January. However, the Z Fold 4 is the first to launch with it. Some tablets have achieved this with the update, but so far most OEMs are not worried about this particular version. In fact, increasing versions have always led to Android fragmentation. This explains why Google decided to stop this practice.
Interestingly enough, the custom ROM community is currently using Android 12L as the basis for building custom ROMs. However, it is known as Android 12.1. It is even possible to flash Android 12L on an x86 PC via unofficial ROM.
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