Android 12 instead of 13: Google announced the rollout of Android 12 update

On August 15, Google officially started rolling out Android 13. However, some users immediately reported that they were given Android 12 instead. Google has now commented on this.

This week, Google Pixel (test: Pixel 6 Pro) users Android 13 Download and install. The update is available for all Pixel 4, 5 and 6 series devices and brings some new features. However, the launch of the new operating system does not seem to go very smoothly. Some users were surprised when they saw the update settings: instead of Android 13, Android 12 was again offered for installation.

This was not about a typo, because round later 2 GB big update The devices tend to run Android 12. This quickly sparked speculation on the relevant Reddit forum. Among other things, it was speculated that this was a preparation for the actual update. a statement Against the site t3n.de Google has now commented on this.

Accordingly, this is not an accidentally distributed update, but one bugfix-update For older Android 12 versions. However, the manufacturer admitted that communication, especially in the case of the simultaneous Android 13 rollout, was unfortunate. Meanwhile, Android updates arrive Security patch Distributed for affected devices to provide transparency. The update to Android 13 will be made freely available and should reach all devices in the near future.

Android 13 is not immune to problems

Unfortunately, the Android 13 launch is still not bug-free. According to one reddit-post There are problems with Widevine certification after the update. This is how the Pixel 6a should be Widevine-L1-Support is lost, which means playback of HD and HDR content is no longer possible. In addition, there are problems with Universal search Pixel Launcher. as 9to5Google Reportedly, it no longer works on Android 13 on Pixel 4a, 6, 6 Pro and 6a. The bug has already been officially confirmed and a fix is ​​currently being worked on.

It should also be noted that it is not possible to go back to Android 12 after the update. A is responsible for this bootloader-update, which raises the anti-rollback version. It actively prevents flashing of older operating systems. Only Pixel 6 series devices are affected.

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Arian Krasniki … part of the team since 2021 and mainly works on hardware components and other technological innovations. Current games on PC and consoles are also part of his passion. In addition to his work, Ariane studies environmental engineering at RWTH Aachen University.

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