Android 13 is out now as , Google officially launched the latest version of the world’s largest mobile operating system: Android 13 on August 15, 2022. If you own a Google Pixel 4 or later (including the Pixel 4a and later), you should already have the update ready to go. This update will be available on Samsung phones and it is said that it will be available on other smartphones gradually.
Google released the first developer beta version of Android 13 last February. Then in April, the first beta version of Android 13 was released. Similarly, Google released the fourth beta version of Android 13 as a final test last July. Now the full version of Android 13 is available.
There are various new features in Android 13, in which security has been given more priority. Android 13 brings several new features to Android, including a redesigned Material You with automatic color schemes based on your wallpaper, a kill switch that prevents third-party apps from accessing your camera and mic, end-to-end encryption for group conversations and a universal clipboard feature between various devices.
Which Android phones support Android 13?
For now, the Android phones that can run Android 13 are limited to recent Pixel models, including the:
- Pixel 4
- Pixel 4 XL
- Pixel 4A
- Pixel 4A (5G)
- Pixel 5
- Pixel 5A
- Pixel 6
- Pixel 6A
- Pixel 6 Pro
Later this year, Android 13 will roll out to other devices from Samsung Galaxy, Asus, HMD (Nokia phones), iQOO, Motorola, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Sharp, Sony, Tecno, Vivo, Xiaomi and more.
How to download and install Android 13 on your phone?
- To download and install Android 13 on your Pixel phone, first make sure your phone is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network and is plugged into power. The battery needs to be at least 50% charged for an over-the-air update to work.
- To start installing Android 13, launch the Settings application.
- Next, scroll down and tap System > System Update. If an update is available, it should load up here after a few seconds. If not, tap Check for update. Also, make sure your device has enough storage to download and install the update.
- Finally, tap the green Download and install button in the bottom right. The Android 13 system will then begin to download and install, which can take up to 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the size and condition of your phone. Once your phone reboots, you’ll be running Android 13.
Don’t worry if you haven’t yet received the Android 13 update. You’ll get it as long as you have a Pixel phone that supports it; it may just take some time to arrive in others phone.
