How to download Android 13 Beta 2 on your phone right now

Android 13 beta is currently in its second iteration, and if you want to test some unreleased features and settings, you can do so right now.

Back in February, Google released the first Android 13 Developer Previewa prerelease of the latest Android OS, which is mainly intended for developers who want to make their apps compatible for the possible general release later this year.

Read more: Android 13 is coming: Every feature we know so far

The process of installing the developer example is not too difficult, but it is not easy either. It involves unlocking developer options, downloading a large file, factory resetting your device, and more. Fortunately, it is much easier to download and install the new Android 13 beta.

The final version of Android 13 will ultimately be the most accessible way to get it, but that release is still months away. If you really want an early look at what’s coming – as long as you have a supported Android device such as Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro – you can start testing Android 13 Beta 2 right now. Here’s how you do it.

Is Android 13 beta safe to download?

Although the Android 13 beta is more refined than the Android 13 developer preview, you should still expect bugs with this release that may make your phone harder to use. Only download Android 13 beta if you are willing to deal with these issues or if your device is a backup from your daily phone. Also, be sure to back up your device before downloading Android 13 beta in case something goes wrong or you decide to leave the app later.

Note: Some of the new features that are under development may not end up in the final version of Android 13, so anything you use should be considered as an early preview and not necessarily final.

Which Android devices are compatible with Android 13 beta?

So far, only a select number of Pixel smartphones support Android 13:

We are adding more devices to this list as they are supported.

How to download Android 13 beta on your supported device

The easiest way to download Android 13 beta on your phone is to go to the Android Beta for Pixel page on your computer, check if your device is supported, and then sign up for the Android 13 application.

Below Your qualified devices option, you should see your phone if it is supported (make sure your phone is charged above 10%, otherwise it may not be displayed).

As long as you have not signed up for Android 12 beta or Android 13 developer preview, you will see the option to sign up. If you have already signed up for the aforementioned pre-releases, you do not need to do anything to get Android 13. You should automatically receive an update on your phone.

Click to sign up for Android 13 beta Sign up and then click Confirm and sign up after reading the terms and conditions. You should see a message stating that your device is now part of the Android 13 beta application.

You will then receive a wireless update on your phone. If you do not get a notification on your phone, go to Settings> System> System update to see your Android 13 update. It may take up to 24 hours to receive the OTA update.

How long will Android 13 beta last?

You should expect updates until the official release of Android 13, which is likely to launch sometime this fall this year. According to Google, you should receive two updates a month in May, June, and July.

In addition, the Android 13 beta application as a whole will continue until June 2023, which means that you will continuously receive beta updates until the next beta release, unless you opt out.

How do I opt out of Android 13 beta?

To deselect the Android 13 beta app, go back to the Android Beta for Pixel page, but this time click Deselect. Within 24 hours, you should receive an OTA update on your phone that deletes all your locally stored data and gives you whatever the latest public version of Android is at that time. As mentioned before, this is why you need to back up your device before signing up for the Android 13 beta application.