Material You, the theme system based on the Android 12 wallpaper, was released as an exclusive feature of the Pixel 6 and the promise that it would later come to mobile phones from various manufacturers. New information tells us that Material You would be even more prevalent: it would be imposed as requirement for phones launched with Android 12.
as collected AndroidPolice, Google would be about to modify the requirements it imposes on Android mobile manufacturers so that they can include GMS, Google apps and services. The change would imply that the new mobiles released with Android 12 must support Material You.
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Android is an open source operating system, but manufacturers who want to incorporate Google services and applications into mobile phones must meet a series of requirements and certifications. Each version of Android has its list of requirements, and that of Android 12 would be about to change for impose Material You support in the new terminals launched with Android 12.
The Android 12 theme system is not part of AOSP in this version, but it is part of Android 12L, the version for foldables and devices with large screens, which makes it easier for manufacturers to be able to carry its operation with part of the work done. Google wouldn’t force you to use its Monet theme engine as is, but it would have a similar equivalent system.
Specifically, Android Police sources mention that theme systems should be able to generate five color palettes based on one color (obtained from wallpaper): two neutral palettes and three palettes with accent colors. It is the same as how it works today in the Google Pixel 6.
In this way, Material You will be truly a feature of Android 12 and not exclusive to the Pixel and those manufacturers who dare to create something similar in their capes. If this new requirement is incorporated, all mobiles with Google services will also support Material You. Last year we met other new requirements for Android 12 mobiles: the ‘Security and emergencies’ menu and include TalkBack or the equivalent.
Via | AndroidPolice