android 13 is now rolling out to Pixel phones from Googlebut if you want to update to the new version of the operating system on your Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, or Pixel 6Awith the company’s custom Tensor chip, you will not be able to go back to Android 12.
According to a report on the website of TheVergethis is due to a bootloader update, according to a notice on Google’s developer website.
The community explains: “Warning: Android 13 update for Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a contains a bootloader update that increment anti-rollback version. After updating a build of Android 13 on these devices, you will not be able to update previous versions of Android 12″.
What about members of the beta test group?
If you’ve been in the Android 13 beta testing pool and want to get out of the accelerated update cycle without wiping your device, usually a necessary step to get out of the queue, now’s the time to do it.
Once your phone has been updated to the latest release version of Android, simply visit the google beta site and cancel your registration. On the other hand, if you stay in the beta group, you’ll get early access to test builds of future features for Android 13.
The new version of the tech giant’s operating system comes with some innovative and user-friendly features like improved customization tools and a new permission option to reduce notifications.
The Android 12 release is only rolling out to Pixels, but is expected to hit devices from other carriers like Samsung and Oppo/OnePlus soon. end of this year. Other brands that will benefit are Vivo, Realme, Xiaomi, Tecno, among others.