Android 12’s stable release date may have just leaked

Final week, Google revealed the fifth (and probably closing) Android 12 beta, saying that the steady launch was just a few extra weeks out. We initially speculated that the day may come as quickly as September 13, which might be as we speak. However in case that does not pan out, XDA’s Mishaal Rahman managed to acquire an inside Google doc that would level to a a lot later date: October 4.

The doc in query, seen within the tweet under, is supposed to tell producers about deadlines revolving round delivery {hardware} with Google-approved software program, making certain that gadgets do not launch with super-outdated OS variations. Together with these deadlines, the doc additionally mentions the AOSP launch dates for Android 10, 11, and 12. Apparently sufficient, the Android 10 and 11 AOSP dates line up with the steady launch dates of the 2 updates. And searching additional again, the Android 9 AOSP launch date additionally coincides with the steady Android 9 launch.

Because it’s unlikely that Google will swap up these items for the Android 12 launch, that go away us with a possible launch date for the newest Google OS: October 4, 2021.

The Android 12 steady replace could also be launched on October 4, as that is when Google plans to launch to AOSP. This tentative launch date was additionally talked about by a 3PL. pic.twitter.com/PMN802gQj0

— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) September 12, 2021

Rahman additional claims that the date was additionally talked about independently by a third-party logistics associate.

XDA is normally among the many higher sources when it comes Android-related leaks and rumors, so we belief that this screenshot is actual. Nonetheless, it is unclear when precisely the main points have been obtained and if they’re closing or nonetheless topic to vary. It is doable that Google has determined to launch Android 12 on a special date within the meantime, however if nothing has modified and if the screenshot is real, we would not be shocked if the corporate actually went for the October 4 date.

Within the meantime, remember to test all the brand new issues and options we have noticed in Android 12.