Android 13 is now available to install, and with a proper handset, you can use the amazing facilities of Android 13 by Google. Though some devices support this update, Pixel devices are the first choice to use this new update. If you are willing to install this amazing update, go through the full article as here we’ve discussed the methods to install Android 13.
Steps to install Android 13:
Step 1: Backup your data
Back up your data before performing any kind of modification method to stay on the safe side. Though the installation won’t delete the data on your device, make sure to create a backup for safety. If anything goes wrong, your data, such as photos, documents, videos, etc will be safe with a backup.
Step 2: Use the SDK and install the Android 13 developer preview
You’ll need to install the Android 13 developer preview by using the SDK, and you have to prepare your device and PC for this. The steps are mentioned below:-
How to prepare the PC:
First, go to Google’s developer website and open the SDK Platform tool if you don’t have it
Now select the file for the operating system
Agree with the terms and hit download
Now, open the Zip file. Extract it from your preferred window and remember where it is as you’ll need it in the future.
Double click on the extracted platform-tools folder and open it
Now open Google’s this page – Android 13 developer preview device OTA files.
Click the files for your device. Be specific.
Agree to the terms and hit download
Open the folder where you have the zip file and copy it. Paste it into the platform-tools folder that is opened in another window.
Prepare your Pixel/Android:
Go to the Settings, and from there, move forward to “About phone”
Scroll the list to the bottom and tap on Build number seven times
Now the developer mode is enabled
Again, go to the settings
Tap on “System” and go to “Advanced”
Now you can find the menu of developer options where you have to turn on the USB debugging.
Restart your device then by long-pressing the power button
While the phone reboots, make sure to press and hold the down volume key
The phone will now reboot to the Fastboot mode. Use the volume keys and find the recovery mode.
Select it by pressing the power button
Now, Press and keep holding the volume up and power buttons together. Hold them together for five minutes and then release the volume up key. You will be able to enter the recovery mode main menu.
You have to navigate to “Apply update from ADB“. Use volume keys for this and select this option using the power button.
Take a USB cable to connect your phone with your PC
Now you can install Android 13 from the PC.
Step 3: Install Android 13 developer preview:
Go to your PC and click on the copied zip file
Select the file’s name along with the zip extension and copy the file name by pressing Ctrl+C from your keyboard.
Go to the folder’s navigation bar, and there, type CMD followed by pressing Enter.
Now, you’ll be able to see a command prompt window where you have to write adb devices.
Verify that your phone is properly connected by pressing enter
Type “adbsideload” and paste the zip file name by pressing Ctrl+V on the keyboard.
After pressing “enter”, the Android 13 Developer preview installation would start.
Step 4: Use Android Flashtool
Go to your PC and open chrome
Go to Android Flash Tool in Chrome
Take a USB cable to connect your phone with your PC
Select your specific device from the list of all connected device
Select the software version of your preference
You’ll be given options to wipe the device and/or lock the Bootloader. Select the option according to your preference
Hit install
Hit Confirm
Follow the screen prompts
Once completed, Android 13 will be installed on your device.
Conclusion
Hope this article was helpful to you and you have successfully installed Android 13 on your device. But ensure not to skip any step in a hurry.
Experiencing difficulties with your Device, check out our “How To” page on how to resolve some of these issues.
