How to acquire Android 12 features if your phone does not receive the update

The Android 12 update introduced one of the most significant user interface changes to Google's mobile operating system in years. Material Design eventually gave birth to Material You, in which you are the focal point of attention. Even if your smartphone has not yet gotten the Android 12 upgrade, you may experience many of its aesthetic features right now thanks to an active developer community.

In this post, we will teach you how to use third-party applications to get the key new features of Android 12 on your smartphone right now. Remember that Google's future operating system is already in beta. Unlike the current version, Android 13 is unlikely to make significant modifications to the User Interface.

You'll need a suitable launcher to get the Android 12 appearance.

Altering the appearance of the user interface starts with changing the app launcher, often known as the launcher. This is because many of the suggested widgets and icon packs must first be compatible with the default app launcher.

The alternatives available on the Play Store are diverse and offer to completely transform your UI experience. I strongly advise you to download the Nova Launcher, which is one of the most popular apps in this category and is free on the Google Play Store.

After downloading Nova Launcher, you should set it to use the system's default launcher, as this will make it easier to integrate changes like new icon packs and widgets mentioned in this post.

You may, however, use whatever launcher you choose as long as the app supports customizable icon packs and widgets that have been optimised for Material You. In the Play Store, we have listed numerous launcher choices for you to consider.

After you've finished it, let's go on to the next stage.

How to Get Android 12 Quick Shortcuts

Aside from the launcher, Android 12 has a highly noticeable feature: fast shortcuts that take up a greater portion of the screen. There appears to be no ideal way to personalise any smartphone in this sense, but the Mi Control Center app provides the closest experience available now without having to wait for Android 12.

 The primary issue would be the Accessibility and Notifications permissions, since the programme would change some system functions in order to function correctly. It will require authorization to read and control your smartphone's screen in order to work. The app has already received over 95,000 reviews on the Google Play Store, with an average rating of 4.4.

The free version of the software includes the notification bar and quick buttons seen in the image below. It is not flawless, as I previously stated, but it is extremely similar to what Android 12 will look like while also providing more customization choices for many devices.

How to Get Android 12 Wallpapers

Android 12 wallpapers were leaked on the Internet some time ago, with numerous channels already providing high-resolution versions. The new Google Pixel 6 wallpapers are also available for download.

To make these photographs your smartphone's wallpaper, just download them directly to the device, long hold on the screen, choose Style and Wallpaper > My photos > Download > Choose the desired picture > Confirm.

That's all! Your smartphone now has an Android 12 wallpaper.

How to Get Widgets for Android 12

The widgets in Android 12 are fantastic, and several of the big widgets are already accessible as third-party apps on the Play Store. Regardless of how hard I tried to find free choices to include in this article, discussing widgets that have been specifically optimised for Material You without adding KWGT would be sacrilege. This premium software is one of the greatest solutions I've found so far for getting the Android 12 look and feel on your smartphone.

After downloading and installing the software, you must use KWGT to build a widget. Only from there will you be able to install widgets from the Android 12 package. To do so, follow the steps outlined below:

Long press the home screen and select Widgets.

Scroll down till you come across Kustom Widget. Drag & drop the widget size of your choosing onto the home page from here. Then, pick the Click to Setup or Hold to Resize option.

Navigate to the Android 12 Widget package when you run KWGT. There are 110 widget alternatives available, from which you may select the one you want to add to the screen.

You will be led to the edit screen after selecting the widget of your choice. Tap the Save button, which looks like a 3.5" floppy disc in the top right corner.

Okay! You may now enjoy a widget experience similar to what Android 12 has to offer. The most intriguing aspect here is that the widgets will change colour as you change backgrounds. However, my experience with the music player and volume settings has been somewhat subdued.

There is a free version available on the Play Store for individuals who only want the design of the Android 12 watches. The widgets are also extremely nicely done, although they do not have the same colour changing option based on the wallpaper theme. However, it already provides a comparable sensation to the new Material You forms.

How to Get Android 12 Icons

Another significant aspect of any smartphone user interface is the appearance of the app icons. When it comes to personalising icons, the Play Store provides a plethora of alternatives. I utilised the "Pixel Pie Icon Pack" and the "Android 12 Icon Pack" in my test. Even though I had to pay for the Android 12 Icon Pack, I thought it to be well worth the money, as seen by the screenshot below, which shows how much of a visual enhancement it provides.

That's all! Based on the above ideas, your smartphone will now appear to be running Android 12 thanks to the new Material You principles.

What do you think of these suggestions? Of course, the majority of these ideas will just get your smartphone's user interface closer to what we'll see in Android 12. You'll have to wait for the system upgrade to get the full experience with the latest OS version.

How would you want to enjoy Material You graphics on your Android-powered device? If you have any more suggestions for applications, widgets, and settings that will give any smartphone the Android 12 look and feel, please share them with our community in the comments below.