Google has announced the limited release of Android 13 Developer Preview 1, codenamed Tiramisu with a focus on dessert. This latest version of the Android operating system will introduce several new color themes, enhanced privacy and security features, lock and home screen updates, and more.
As long as you have a compatible phone, you can connect your device to your computer and use Google’s Android Flash tool to easily download and install Android 13 Developer Preview 1. Note: The Android 13 Developer Preview can sometimes be unstable! Here’s how to download and install the Android 13 Developer Preview on your phone, let’s take a look!
Which phones is the Android 13 Developer Preview available for?
Google is expected to release Android 13 this fall. It will then be available on a variety of Android phones, but currently you can only install the Android 13 Developer Preview on many compatible Pixel devices: Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4A, Pixel 4A 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5A and 5G , Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, if your device isn’t on this list, you’ll have to wait for a later version of Android 13, be it public beta or public release.
Backup your Android device first
By default, your Pixel backs up automatically whenever you’re connected to Wi-Fi and your phone has been idle and charged for 2 hours, but you can also back up manually at any time. To back up your Pixel, go to Settings > Google > Backup and tap Back Up Now .
Now you need to enable USB debugging and OEM unlock
To install Android 13 on your Pixel, you’ll need to connect your phone to your computer via USB, which requires your Pixel to be unlocked and USB debugging enabled. While it’s easy to unlock your phone, to enable USB debugging, you’ll need to unlock the developer options first.
1. To unlock the developer options, go to Settings > About phone and tap Build number seven times. Enter your password when prompted and a new developer options menu will appear in system settings.
2. Now, enable USB debugging. Go to Settings > System > Developer options and turn on USB debugging. In the notification that appears, briefly describe what USB debugging means, click OK.
3. While you are still in developer options, turn on OEM unlocking. This will unlock your device’s bootloader, which is what loads the operating system. Once unlocked, you will be able to choose a different operating system to boot from.
Refresh your device with the Android Flash Tool in Chrome
There are two ways to flash the Android 13 Developer Preview system image on the Pixel using a computer, but for simplicity, we’ll use the Android Flash tool, which only works with some web browsers. Additionally, your computer must have 10GB of free storage to function properly.
If all is well, connect your Pixel to your computer via USB, unlock the device and visit the Android Flash Tool website in Chrome and do the following:
1. First, click Get started at the bottom of the website.
2. Next, click Allow ADB Access in the popup that appears (if any ad blockers are present, turn them off).
3. Now click Add New Device, select your device from the list and click Connect.
4. On your Pixel, check the box next to Always allow from this computer and tap Allow to give the Android Flash Tool access to your phone.
5. Back on your computer, click “Developer Preview 1” under “Popular Versions”.
6. Click Install to build, and then click OK.
The pop-up that appears will warn you that installing Android 13 will factory reset your phone, but that’s not a problem if you have a Pixel backed up. Make sure you don’t touch your phone or disconnect it from your computer during this process, or you could brick your phone. If you get another popup on your computer that mentions accepting the Android 13 version, do the following:
1. Click Start in the pop-up window that appears on your computer.
2. Go back to your Pixel, use the volume keys to select Unlock Bootloader, then tap the side key, which will cause your phone to reboot.
3. The software will start downloading, which may take a few minutes depending on your internet connection.
4. After the installation process is complete, click Start in the pop-up window that appears on your computer.
5. Again, back on your Pixel, use the volume keys to toggle to Lock Bootloader, then tap the side button.
6. Finally, on your computer, click Done and your phone will restart as usual.
If all went well, “Installation Complete” should appear in the Android Flash Tool. This means that the Android 13 Developer Preview is installed and you can safely disconnect your Pixel from your computer. After your Pixel reboots, you’ll see a notification that you’re now running the Android 13 Developer Preview. Click OK and set up your phone like a brand new phone.
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