Google has released the first beta version of Android 13, another major edition of the operating system that leads to global mobility. Although it is still a trial version, it has a broader focus than that developers for developers and any user with compatible terminals can try it.

How to install Android 13 Beta

The program is officially available only for Google Pixel terminals, which are still receiving updates. Now the following are included:

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

Join the program It’s a simple process, as you’ll see:

• Go to the Android Beta website.
• If you’re signed in to your Google Account on any eligible device, it will appear on this page.
• Scroll down the list of “eligible devices” and select yours.
• Select the Android 13 beta.
• Read the terms of use and accept them. You can also sign up for any of the email lists you want to join.
• Continue by selecting “Confirm and register”.

The Android 13 beta update will appear as a typical update. You can check this manually in Settings> System> System Update. Click “Download and Install” when available. It must be said that the registered devices will receive ongoing beta updates throughout the platform launch cycle, including and Quarterly edition of the platform (QPRs) before the expected release date.

There is also an alternative to the previous process, such as downloading an OTA image for a specific Pixel terminal and uploading it manually, although the official program is easier to implement and will automatically obtain future test versions.

Android 13, news

We have already offered you a special where we will show you the main news of this version. We don’t think the update will be as extensive as Android 12 offers, but The development, which will use hundreds of millions of devices, is always interesting. Among the most notable:

• More support, features and applications for folding phones.
• Game mode improvements.
• MEP support enabling multiple SIM profiles on one eSIM.
• Multiple picture-in-picture (or PiP) controls.
• Improved scrolling of screenshots.
• Customizable touch panel back panel.
• Optional application notifications.
• Language settings for each application.
• More customization for the lock screen.
• TARE: A new attempt by Google to extend device autonomy.

Android 13 will be one of the stellar software of the Google I / O conference, which will take place on May 11 and 12, and where we will see its definitive news. The final stable version of the system is expected next fall, although Google will release another beta build.