Google recently launched Android 13; excitement is at an all-time high. Moreover, seems like every Android user is eager to get a slice of the cake. However, unfortunately, not everyone would get to experience the latest update. At least not right away.
So how do you know if your smartphone made the eligibility cut? Well, if you have a Google Pixel 4 or above, then we have good news for you! You can instantly update your phone to the latest version as these phones come under the list of Android 13 supported devices. This is because Google released the official update on 15th August 2022.
Android 13 has long been in the works and surely has many tech enthusiasts excited. Although Google first launched the Android 13 beta back in February, this version was only for developers. Nevertheless, after letting the developers get exclusive access to the beta version, Google expanded the beta to the public in April. Now, August brings us the official version of Android 13.
Android 13 brings about a variety of upgrades compared to Android 12. With enhanced performance, better privacy features, and easier accessibilities, this update undoubtedly improves the user experience. Unfortunately, not all android users would get to install this update on their phones right away. Chances are, if you are not a Google Pixel user, you may have to wait a few more weeks for this update to come around.
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Android 13 supported devices – Beta Program Available on Select Devices
Only Google Pixel has the Android 13 update available on it for now. Nevertheless, users of other android devices do not need to wait too long. For all Asus, Samsung, HMD, Motorolla, OnePLus, Oppo, etc., users, the update is only a few weeks away. According to reports, phones from these companies would receive the update within this year.
However, if you are anything like us and just cannot wait to get your hands on the latest update, then we have you covered! Some Android devices allow their users to test out a beta version of the program. Furthermore, luckily for us, Google listed the names of manufacturers who could try out its beta program. If your phone managed to make the cut, then you can enroll in the beta program through the link provided.
Once you finish signing up, you can install an over-the-air (OTA) update of the latest version of this beta program. Although, do ensure that you back up your phone before doing so. This is essential because beta versions still require improvements, hence can cause glitches. Therefore, if your phone glitches, then chances are that you end up losing your valuable data (if not backed up).
Here is a generalized list of steps that you could follow to download the beta program. However, these steps may vary slightly amongst different smartphones:
- Firstly, transfer the firmware to the phone’s storage.
- Then, enable developer mode on your phone.
- Following this, in your phone’s setting, go to Software Update > upper right corner Settings > then select the preferred installation package manually.
- Select the firmware package you downloaded and press installment once loaded.
- Once it gets verified, your phone will automatically restart and update.
Once you are done trying out the beta program, you can always go to Google’s Android Beta page and go back to Android 12. For this, you simply have to press “Opt out” on the Android Beta page. Henceforth, you will be back to your original version. However, this would result in all locally saved data being lost. Hence, once again, it is essential to back up your phone before doing so.
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List of Android 13 supported devices for Beta Program
If you have any of the following Google phones, then your wait is long over. You can simply go into your phone’s settings and also download the Android 13 update.
- Google Pixel 4
- Google Pixel 4a
- Google Pixel 4a 5G
- Google Pixel 4 XL
- Google Pixel 5
- Google Pixel 5a
- Google Pixel 6
- Google Pixel 6 Pro
Samsung
While Samsung is still in line to receive the official Android 13 update, most users can still get in the action. The following Android 13 supported devices of Samsung enable beta program testing:
- Samsung Galaxy S20
- Samsung Galaxy S20+
- Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- Samsung Galaxy S21
- Samsung Galaxy S21+
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy A52
- Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A52s
- Samsung Galaxy A72
- Samsung Galaxy S22
- Samsung Galaxy S22+
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Furthermore, Samsung also included its Flip and Fold phones in the list of Android 13 supported devices:
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Android 13 supported devices – Xiaomi
Similar to its competitor, Samsung, Xiaomi also made the announcement regarding the software update. Like other manufacturers, Xiaomi also only offers this update for its flagship phones. The following Xiaomi phone users can test out the beta program:
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- Xiaomi Redmi 10
- Xiaomi Redmi 10 (2022)
- Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Poco M4 Pro 5G
- Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- Xiaomi 11T
- Xiaomi 11T Pro
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 11
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S
OnePlus
OnePlus also put out an extensive list of all its phones that are compatible with Android 13:
- OnePlus 8
- OnePlus 8T
- OnePlus 8 Pro
- OnePlus 9
- OnePlus 9R
- OnePlus 9 Pro
- OnePlus 10 Pro (currently in beta test)
- OnePlus 10T
- OnePlus Nord 2
- OnePlus Nord CE 2
- OnePlus Nord CE
Asus
The following Asus phones also made the cut:
- ZenFone 9
- ZenFone 8 Flip
- ZenFone 8
- ROG Phone 5s
- ROG Phone 5
Sony
While having a limited range of devices, Sony also joins the bandwagon for these software updates:
- Sony Xperia 1 III
- Sony Xperia 5 III
- Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Sony Xperia Pro
- Sony Xperia 10 III
Oppo
The numerous phone ranges released by Oppo make it difficult to predict which ones exactly would receive the update. Nevertheless, based on our research, we believe the following phones are likely to become Android 13-supported devices:
- Oppo Find N
- Oppo Reno 6
- Oppo Reno 6 5G
- Oppo Reno 6 Pro+ 5G
- Oppo Reno 6 Pro 5G
- Oppo Reno 6 Z
- Oppo Find X2 Pro
- Oppo Find X3
- Oppo Find X3 Pro
- Oppo Find X3 Neo
- Oppo Find X3 Lite
- Oppo Find X5
- Oppo Find X5 Pro
- Oppo Find X5 Lite
- Oppo Reno 7 5G
- Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G
RealMe
RealMe is another Chinese brand making quite the rounds. Further, luckily for its users, a number of RealMe devices would be Android 13 compatible:
- Realme GT
- Realme GT Neo Flash
- Realme GT Neo
- Realme GT Master
- Realme GT Neo 2T
- Realme GT Neo 2
- Realme GT2
- Realme GT2 Pro
Moreover, the Real Me 9, 9Pro, and 9i also made the cut.
As you can see, a plethora of phones is Android 13 supported. Moreover, other bands such as Vivo, Honor, Motorolla, etc. also have some of their flagship devices compatible with the beta program. Furthermore, all these devices will likely get the official Android 13 update available to them very soon.
