Redmagic is rolling out Android 17 software to eight gaming phones in China, and a global version looks close. Here is what changes.
Redmagic is updating eight of its recent gaming phones to Android 17 in China. The new software is called Redmagic OS 12. A global release has not been scheduled, but one appears to be near.
The update brings a glass-style redesign with a giant lockscreen clock and new lockscreen options. A feature called AI Magic Island sits in the status bar, like the iPhone's Dynamic Island. It expands to show things like music playback and ride-hailing updates.
The rollout began with the Redmagic 12 Pro+. The dates so far are for China. The Redmagic 12 Pro launches globally on November 3, 2026, so a global version of the software is already finished. 9to5Google expects other phones to follow shortly after.
Redmagic has not shared a global schedule for the other seven phones. The source also does not say which devices they are, beyond the 12 Pro+.
Redmagic owners outside China should watch for Redmagic OS 12 after the Redmagic 12 Pro global launch on November 3, 2026.
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