Finally, Today Vivo started pushing their new major OS update, Funtouch OS 12 for the Vivo Y51a based on Android 12. The update is now started rolling around the globe.

As per some reports, it is said to be rolling with build number PD2050F_EX_A_6.71.20 for users globally and will soon reach other users around the globe. With this, Vivo has included the latest April / May 2022 Security patch which fixes many security bugs and vulnerabilities.

Android 12: What’s New and Its Features:

Android 12 is all about improved personalization and revamped user interface that changes the way to bring more dynamic expression and a whole new design element. It’s a successor of the last-gen Android 11 which was basically focused on the privacy and security of the user data. While the Android 12 not only focused on privacy features but also on visual treatment.

Talking about the features, it has all new and colorful yet minimal widgets that are now more dynamic than ever before. While the dynamic theme with the wallpapers is more expressive as per your mood. The notification shade, lock screen, and its notifications, glance screen, volume controls, quick shortcut tiles, new power menu, transitions or animations, etc everything looks & feels great whatsoever with the ‘Material You’ design.

Meanwhile, the impressive Privacy Dashboard feature, the privacy indicator on the top of the screen is also great. Whereas scrolling screenshot support, improved notifications, quick reply feature, on-device search feature, easy Wi-Fi sharing, one-handed mode, quick back tap feature, haptic-coupled audio effect, Android 12 updates via Google Play, App hibernation, all-new emojis, improved auto-rotate, and a lot more.

Android 12 Funtouch OS 12 Update Tracker:

Download Android 12 | Funtouch OS 12 Update:

Steps to Install Android 12 on Vivo Y51a

Before we get straight to the steps to flash the Funtouch OS 12 update based on Android 12 on your Vivo Y51a, let us take a look at the pre-requisites first.

Pre-Requirements: 

  • Supported device: Vivo Y51a 2021 PD2050F
  • Make sure to charge your device more than 50%
  • You need a PC or Laptop with a USB cable.
  • Take a complete backup using any method given below
  • Full Data Backup without Root
  • Nandroid Backup via TWRP
  • Download Flash Tool: Download AFTool | QFil Flash Tool or QPST Flash tool
  • Download Drivers: Qualcomm USB Drivers and Vivo USB Drivers

Now, let’s take a look at the Steps to flash Stock ROM on Vivo Y51a.

  • Full Data Backup without Root
  • Nandroid Backup via TWRP

Disclaimer

Instructions to Flash The ROM:

To install Funtouch OS 12 files on your Vivo Y51a, we have given two methods, either you can follow the recovery method or you can follow the Fastboot method. A detailed guide on both methods is given down below:

Method 1: Instructions to Install via Recovery:

First, you can try the official method to install the OTA stock ROM update via Vivo device recovery. Follow the guide link given below to install the OTA update on the Vivo device.

Method 2: Instructions to Install via QFIL Tool:

Download Qualcomm Flash image loader tool and USB Drivers on your PC. Follow the below link to install the firmware using QFIL tool

Method 3: Instructions to Install via MSM Download tool:

  • Download the MSM Download tool, firmware, and drivers on your PC.
  • Now install the USB drivers
  • Place the MSM download tool and firmware in the same folder
  • Open the MSM download tool and connect your device to a PC/Laptop
  • Once you connect, it will automatically load the firmware, if not select it manually.
  • Click on the start button and wait patiently to complete the installation process.
  • Once it is done! remove your device from your PC. That’s it!

We hope that this guide will be helpful to you. If in case, you’re facing any issues, feel free to ask in the comments below.