As it stands, you can only download the final version of Android 13 on a recent Pixel phone. Several other devices can download the public beta right now, suggesting they’ll be among the early adopters. But for many other Android handsets, you’re looking at many months before you’ll be able to move on from Android 12.
We’ll update this article once more devices are supported, but right now this tutorial is only relevant to a fraction of all Android users. Installing the full version should be smooth and mostly bug-free, but the beta is more prone to issues. As a result, we wouldn’t recommend installing the latter on your main device.
Without further ado, here’s how to install Android 13 right now.
Which phones can get Android 13 now?
As expected, Google is prioritising its own phones when it comes to Android 13. Only recent Pixel handsets can get the full version right now:
Pixel 4Pixel 4 XLPixel 4aPixel 4a (5G)Pixel 5Pixel 5aPixel 6Pixel 6 ProPixel 6a
If you own a Pixel 6 phone, be completely sure you want to go ahead. Unlike the other phones in this list, there’s no option to go back to Android 12 if you don’t like it.
Of course, the upcoming Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will almost certainly run Android 13 out of the box.
Which phones can get the Android 13 beta?
There have been four versions of the Android 13 public beta, with the device support remaining the same each time. Aside from the Pixel phones above, here are the other devices which can still get the beta right now:
Asus ZenFone 8Lenovo P12 ProNokia X20OnePlus 10 ProOppo Find X5 ProRealme GT 2 ProSharp Aquos sense6Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5GVivo X80 ProXiaomi 12Xiaomi 12 ProXiaomi Pad 5ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (purchased from China market)
Google says these phones will get the full version of Android 13 “later this year”.
How to download Android 13 on a Pixel phone
If you’re running the Android 13 beta or Android 12, the process is the same. It’s also exactly the same as if you were manually checking for software updates:
Open SettingsScroll down and tap ‘System’ – it’s the second to last optionTap ‘System update’Tap the green ‘Check for update’ button
After a few seconds, the update to Android 13 should appear. If not, it should become available at some point in the next few days. There’s no need to continually check for updates; you should be notified once it’s available.
Alternatively, you can download the update manually via the official Android Flash Tool. However, this is only recommended if you really can’t wait.
How to download the Android 13 beta
Here’s how to install the OS in a few simple steps.
Head to the Android Beta Program site, making sure you’re logged into your Google accountScroll down to ‘Your eligible devices’ (see screenshot above)Select ‘Opt in’ on the device you want to install Android 13 onRead the T&Cs, tick the relevant boxes and then click ‘Confirm and enroll’On your phone head to Settings > System > Advanced againTap System Update, then Check for update
If you ever want to opt out, simply go to the Android Beta Program site and select ‘opt out’ under Your eligible devices where you clicked ‘Opt in’.
For non-Pixel devices follow these links for specific instructions as they are not handled by Google.
Asus Lenovo Nokia OnePlus Oppo Realme Sharp Tecno Vivo Xiaomi ZTE
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