Downgrade Google Pixel from Android 14 to Android 13

For Pixel phones that qualify, Google recently released the first beta of Android 14. Users of Pixel devices can easily sign up for the beta program to test the early build of Android 14. Through GSI, non-Pixel users can also update to Android 14 beta.

This guide is for you if you already upgraded your phone to Android 14 for testing or other purposes but now want to go back to Android 13. You can learn how to downgrade Android 14 to Android 13 here. Android 14 is still in the testing stage and could have both minor and major bugs Numerous users may decide to downgrade primarily because of these bugs.

Other significant factors might be that you no longer need to test Android 14 or that you dislike Android 14 You can therefore downgrade your phone for any reason We will discuss downgrading techniques for Pixel phones in this guide.

Processes for non-Pixel phones vary from OEM to OEM. Because of this, it’s best to adhere to a specific manual for a particular brand of device.

Downgrade Android 14 to Android 13

The frequent updates and simplicity of upgrading and downgrading are two of the best features of Pixel phones. Similar to upgrading to a new build, downgrading is simple. You can try a number of methods to downgrade your Pixel phone. Here are some of the prerequisites you must meet before we can start the process.

Pre-requisites:

• Google USB Drivers
• Pixel Phone and USB Cable
• Android Flash Tool (for 2nd method)
• Android Platform Tools
• The second and third methods work if the bootloader is unlocked
• Back up your data

Method 1: By Leaving the Beta Program

The first and simplest way to switch from Android 14 beta to Android 13 stable is by using this method. What you must do is as follows.

• Go to the Android Beta Program page. on your computer.
• After logging in with your Google account, select Eligible Devices from the menu.

• Select your device when it appears and click Opt-Out.
• Now, all you have to do to revert to Android 13’s earlier stable version is wait until you get an update.
• Your device’s data will be erased if you install the previous update.
• So that you can restore your files later, make sure they are all backed up.

Method 2: Use Android Flash Tool

The second method will make use of Google’s official Android Flash Tool. You can use it directly from your web browser. You can use the tool to quickly downgrade from the Android 14 beta to the Android 13 stable build. If you use the second or third method, you won’t have to wait to get the Android 13 update.

• Ensure that your PC has the necessary USB drivers installed.
• On your phone, enable Developer Options by going to Settings > About Phone and seven times tapping the build number.
• Then, in Developer Options, enable OEM Unlocking and USB Debugging.
• Utilize a USB cable to connect your Google Pixel to the computer.
• Go to flash.android.com, the website for the Android Flash Tool, in your web browser now. Click the blue Get Started button on the welcome screen.
• Grant your PC and Pixel access via ADB.

• You must then select your Pixel device from the list after clicking Add New Device.

• Accept the pop-up message that says Always allow from this Computer to access your Pixel device.
• Now select the Back to Public build option on your PC.
• Finally, to start the installation, click the Install Build button.
• Your Pixel device will restart to Android 13 right away after the stable build of Android 13 has been installed.

Method 3: Downgrade via Fastboot

By manually flashing the most recent stable version of Android 13 on your Google Pixel phone, you can downgrade Android 14 beta to Android 13 stable, which is the third and final method.

• Install the most recent Android SDK Platform-tools on your PC first.
• Unzip the files and download them to a location where they can be easily accessed.
• Next, download Android 13 for your phone in its most recent version from this link. Make sure to download the appropriate build for the hardware.
• Be sure to enable OEM Unlocking and USB Debugging on your Pixel. Through the Settings app’s Developer Options menu, this can be turned on.
• Use a USB data cable to connect your Google Pixel to the PC at this point.
• On your computer, access the Platform Tools folder. And to open a command prompt, simply type cmd into the folder’s address bar and press the enter key.

1. Reboot your Pixel device to bootloader by typing in:
   • adb reboot bootloader
2. Unzip the factory image file content into the same platform-tools folder. If you extracted it in a different folder, copy its content to the Platform-tools folder.
3. Now double-click on the flash-all.bat file on your Windows PC. But if you have Mac/Linux, go back to the command prompt window and type in:
   • flash-all
4. The Android 13 will now install on your Pixel. Do not close or touch your PC or Pixel device until the process has been completed.
5. Once it’s done relock the bootloader if you want to. You will not receive an OTA update if the bootloader is unlocked.
6. Now you can go ahead and set up your device and restore all data that was earlier backed up.

Following are the instructions for downgrading Pixel to Android 13 from Android 14 beta. These techniques are straightforward, and you can select the one that best suits your needs. Whatever method you use, securing your data is crucial. We sincerely hope that this guide has made things easier for you to understand. If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments section below.