Google today released the first Android 13 beta. Previously, it had dropped Developer Previews 1 and 2 for Android 13. Now we expect to see four beta versions of the build with one coming each month until the final version of Android 13 is introduced in August or September. We should hear much more about Android 13 at Google I/O which will kick off on Wednesday, May 11th, and run through Thursday, May 12th.
Android 13 beta 1 can now be installed on the Pixel 4 series and later models
Compatible Pixel devices can now install Android 13 beta 1
You will be sent to a page that shows an image of your Pixel with “+Opt In” at the bottom. Press on that and within the next 24 hours, you will receive an OTA software update that you can install by going to Settings > System > Software update.
Pick up the Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro
Remember, beta versions of operating systems are not stable
The goal is to make sure that an app has the permission it needs to run properly and do the task that you expect it to do without giving it too much permission. You don’t want apps being given card blanche to access areas of your phone that it doesn’t need to use. This is part of the attempt by Google to make Android more secure.
We should note that in case you were concerned about the Quarterly Pixel Feature Drops, those running an Android 13 beta on their Pixel will receive the Quarterly Platform Release (QPR) beta which will give them the new and updated features earlier than those on the public release schedule.
