Google Pixel 6 owners: read this before installing Android 13 update

Date:
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:50:14 +0000

Description:
Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6a and Pixel 6 Pro users cant go back to Android 12 after installing Android 13.

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Google is warning the owners of recent Pixel smartphones that upgrading to Android 13 will be permanent there will be no way for them to return to Android 12 or an earlier OS.

Specifically, if you own a Google Pixel 6 , Google Pixel 6 Pro , or the new Google Pixel 6a and upgrade to the latest operating system, you wont be able to revert to an earlier version. So while Android 13 may now be available to install, you might want to think twice if you want to be able to downgrade to earlier Android operating systems.

The warning appeared on Googles Factory Images page a source that enables older Android builds to be quickly installed on Google smartphones. In the warning, Google says that the Android 13 update for Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and the Pixel 6a contains a bootloader update that increments the anti-roll back version. After flashing an Android 13 build on these devices you will not be able to flash older Android 12 builds.

Flashing here is effectively another wording for updating, so you can read that last part as saying that after updating your smartphone to Android 13, you cant go back. Currently, only Google's Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a phones are affected. (Image credit: Future)

Unless you have a specific reason to downgrade there often isnt a need to return to an older operating system on any device especially if youre concerned about your digital safety and want your apps to work. But with Googles new change to how its updates work, Pixel owners might want to take a bit of care before upgrading their OS.

While this Android 13 launch should be stable with the kinks having been ironed out thanks to months of beta testing problems with operating systems arent uncommon. Just look at Microsofts Windows 11 that operating system has faced no end of problems that frequently sees users opting to downgrade to older versions of Windows.

That said, if you have already upgraded to Android 13 theres no need to
panic. Going forwards you just might want to wait a few days before downloading a new Android operating system, to make sure there arent any
major bugs that youll be stuck with until Google fixes them.

Its unclear why the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a are unique among Googles phones in not allowing you to downgrade from Android 13, and its unclear if this limitation will affect other Android 13-compatible devices. Weve reached out to Google to learn more, and well update this piece if we hear back.

If you have Android 13 installed, check out this fun easter egg that will
fill your screen with cats.



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