Running Android 12 on Samsung Galaxy S3 [Video]

The Android ecosystem has been on the agenda for a while with the new operating system called Android 12. Many companies have started to distribute Android 12 with brand new features for various models, especially flagship phones. Curious indie developers are looking for a way to run this operating system on relatively old phones.

One of the most popular smartphone models in the Android ecosystem was undoubtedly the Samsung Galaxy S3. The flagship phone released in 2012 had unique features for those years. Of course over the years this smartphone is outdated and Samsung has stopped giving updates to the Galaxy S3. However, an independent developer from XDA Developers did not give up on this legendary phone. The developer, who carried out a very meticulous work, managed to run Android 12 on the Galaxy S3.

Unofficial version lacks many features but still works

Using the html6405 username, the developer, a member of XDA Developers, combined Android 12 with LineageOS. By adapting the operating system to the Exynos 4412 processor of the Samsung Galaxy S3, the developer has enabled this popular smartphone to run Android 12. The interface, called LineageOS 19.0, is currently deprived of many features, but still works.

Samsung Galaxy S3 running Android 12; It offers a pretty good experience in terms of cellular network, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, camera and video playback. However, features such as SIM card lock (SIM card lock needs to be removed on another device), microSD card support and NFC are currently not working. In the statements made by XDA Developers, it is stated that action has been taken for the custom ROM and efforts are being made to eliminate the deficiencies. If you own a Galaxy S3 and want to give this ROM a shot, you can get LineageOS 19.0 with the link here.

Introducing the Galaxy S3 running Android 12

Note: Inadvertently installing a ROM on a smartphone may result in the loss of all data on the device. Therefore, if you are going to do this process, definitely get the help of someone who knows the job. Also, don’t forget to back up your data just in case.