Android 13: Beta can be downloaded at your own risk, here is how

Android 13 is now in beta, and until you’re ready to deal with some hiccups, you can test some of the features in the upgrade.

In February, Google released the first preview framework for Android 13, which was primarily intended for developers to adapt their apps to the expected consumer release later this year.

The developer preview installation process is not very difficult, but it is not easy. This includes opening developer options, downloading large files, resetting your device, and more. There are still some important details to consider in the new Android 13 beta, but it is very simple to install.

The final version of Android 13 is the most accessible way to get it, but that release is still several months away. As long as you have a supported Android device like the Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro, if you really want an initial preview of things to come, you can start testing Android 13 Beta 1 right now. Here’s how.

Although the Android 13 beta is more polished than the Android 13 Developer Preview, some bugs in this version make it difficult to use your mobile. Download Android 13 Beta only if you are ready to deal with these issues or if your device is a backup of your regular mobile phone. Also, before downloading the Android 13 beta, do not forget to back up your device in case something goes wrong or you decide to exit the program.

Note: Some of the new features that are being developed may not be available in the final version of Android 13, so anything you use should be considered a preview and not necessarily a final one.

Currently, only a limited number of Pixel smartphones support Android 13:

• Pixel 4
• Pixel 4XL
• Pixel 4a
• Pixel 4a (5G)
• Pixel5
• Pixel 5a
• Pixel6
• Pixel 6 Pro

We will add additional devices to this list as they are supported.

If your device supports Android 13 beta, it will appear under “”Your Compatible Devices“.

After registering, you should see the notification that your device is now part of the Android 13 beta program.

After that, you will get an update on your phone. If the notification does not come on your phone, go ahead Settings> System> System Update Check out your Android 13 update. It may take up to 24 hours to receive an OTA update.

You will receive updates until the general release of Android 13, which will be launched in the fall of this year. According to Google, you should receive two updates per month in May, June and July.

Also, the overall Android 13 beta plan will continue until June 2023, which means you will continue to receive beta updates until your next beta release.

Unsubscribe from Android 13 Beta program and return to the page Android beta for pixelBut click this time Unsubscribe. You will receive an OTA update on your mobile within 24 hours, which will erase all data stored locally and bring you the latest public version of Android in no time. As mentioned earlier, you need to back up your device before registering for the Android 13 beta program.

Article of CNET.com Adapted by CNET France

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