TimelineBuildTypeDeveloper actions
FebruaryDeveloper Preview 1Early baseline build focused on developer feedback, with new features, APIs, and behavior changes.
Priority window for feedback on APIs. Explore new APIs and behavior changes and report any critical issues or requests to us during this time. Begin early app compatibility testing.
MarchDeveloper Preview 2Incremental update with additional features, APIs, and behavior changes.
Priority for Feedback continues. Give us your feedback as you try the new APIs and test with behavior changes.
AprilDeveloper Preview 3Incremental update for stability and performance.Get apps ready for consumer Beta. Continue compatibility testing, publish updates without changing targeting.
MayBeta 1Initial beta-quality release, over-the-air update to early adopters who enroll in Android Beta.Continue compatibility testing, watch for feedback from Android Beta users. Start early testing with targeting Android 12. Notify SDK and library developers of any issues.
June-JulyBeta 2, 3Incremental Beta-quality releaseContinue compatibility testing, watch for feedback from Android Beta users. Start early testing with targeting Android 12.
AugustBeta 4Platform Stability milestone. Final APIs and behaviors. Play publishing opens.Start final compatibility testing for apps, SDKs, and libraries. Release compatible versions. Continue work to target Android 12. Update SDKs and libraries and notify their developers of any issues.
When availableCandidateRelease candidate build.Release compatible updates for apps, SDKs, and libraries. Continue work to target Android 12. Build with new features and APIs.
Final release
Android 12 release to AOSP and ecosystem.
Release compatible updates for apps, SDKs, and libraries. Continue work to target Android 12. Build with new features and APIs.