
Pixel phones now get to enjoy a subsequent Android 13 beta program for Google's Quarterly Platform Releases, which add a few quality-of-life features to the phones. There were four beta releases of Android 13 until the final stable build, officially launched to Pixel devices in August.

What is the Android 13 Beta Program and how to install it?Īndroid 13 went into testing in February 2022, with a handful of Developer Previews before transitioning to a public beta for broader testing in April. The tool relies on WebUSB to connect your computer to your phone, so it won't work with a browser that doesn't offer this feature.


It already offers a glimpse at a few new features, but the company is likely to have a lot more interesting features and design changes planned for the beta program, which is supposed to arrive in April 2023. What is the Android 14 Developer Preview?Īndroid 14 went into testing in February 2023 with the Developer Preview 1, which is a build meant to help developers get their apps ready for the stable launch later this year. You can generally safely install the betas on your "daily driver" device, but do note that everything may not always work as intended. You could run into weird bugs or glitches that might cause you to opt out of the beta and revert to a stable version of Android. Beta releases are typically more stable than the earlier Developer Previews, but they're still early test versions of Android. In contrast to that, the Android 13 QPR beta releases are generally safe for all users to install however, there are still a few things to consider before doing so. In a worst case scenario, you might be left without a functioning phone in an emergency. Google doesn't recommend installing it on your personal phone, and we would discourage you from doing this if you don't have any backup handset to rely on.

The Android 14 Developer Preview is explicitly only meant for developers.
