One of Microsoft’s best-known products in the Android world is its two-screen tablets joined by a hinge, known as the Surface Duo. In 2020 they launched the first model and in 2021 they made the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 official, which hit the market with Android 11. Now, just over 1 year later, the company has decided not to launch a new model (probably because now they want to do it 100% folding like the Galaxy Fold and they are still refining the technology). Instead, they have decided to renew the operating system of their two Surface Duos through Android 12L.
That’s right, if you have a Microsoft Surface Duo or Microsoft Surface Duo 2, you can now upgrade to Android 12L, which is the latest version of Android designed specifically for tablets or large-screen devices. The most interesting thing about this update is that it is based on the design language of Windows 11. It resembles the Windows 11 launcher for Android.
All the details of the update of the Microsoft Surface Duo and Duo 2 to Android 12L
Unlike folding phones, Microsoft Surface Duo tablets do not support bending on either of their two screens . Therefore, the hinge that allows the device to fold is not inside the screens, but in the middle of them to join them. It’s basically like joining two tablets together with a hinge system, albeit completely software-synchronized.
The most important novelties that reach these tablets with the update to Android 12L are:
- Dynamic Themes – Allows you to change the color system-wide based on the color of the main screen background you have chosen.
- New wallpapers – Four new wallpapers have been added that follow the design lines of the Windows 11 wallpapers to “bring the vibrancy of Windows to Android”.
- Revamped UI – Not only does it adapt to the color of the wallpaper, but it’s also more responsive and inclusive. In addition, it has new animations and accessibility options.
- New chat and photo widgets .
- Privacy Dashboard – Allows you to track and limit apps that use your camera, microphone, and location access for a 24-hour period.
- Quick access menu for the Surface Slim Pen 2 : With a simple touch of the top button of the official pen of these tablets, you can open a quick access menu to your favorite apps to take notes, draw, etc.
How to update your Microsoft Surface Duo and Duo 2 to Android 12L
To update your Microsoft Surface Duo or Duo 2 to the latest version of the operating system, just follow these steps:
- Connect the tablet to a Wi-Fi network and make sure it has more than 50% battery.
- Open the Settings app.
- Once there, head over to System > System update > Check for updates .
- It will start downloading and installing the update if it is available. When it’s done, tap on Restart Now .
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Source | Microsoft Official Blog
