How to install Android 13 on Pixel devices?

Android 13 is now having a wider rollout for eligible Pixel devices. Also, other smartphone brands have started rolling out and testing the software for their respective flagship. Here is how you can flash the version on your supported Pixel smartphone.

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Firstly, let's talk about the Android 13 operating system. Compared to Android 12, the new OS does not pack a lot of features. Although it is still exciting to get your phone updated. The features include more customization options, seamless QR code scanning functionality, Bluetooth LE Audio support, Spatial Audio capabilities, integrated Fast Pair support, copy/paste between phones and tablets, and much more.

The Android 13 update is available for eligible Pixel devices. This includes eligible Pixel smartphones. This includes Pixel 4/XL, Pixel 4a,  Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a. Follow the guide below to know how you can install the OS on your device.

How to install Android 13 on Google Pixel?

If you did not receive the Android 13 OTA update yet, you can simply track the package manually. To do so, visit the phone's Settings > System > System Update > Check for update. Thereafter, the system will pull down the build and you can download and install it. As this is a major update, it will be heavy in size. Accordingly, it may take a few hours to flash.

In another case, you can also get the Android 13 faster on your Pixel phone by sideloading an OTA file. Here is a short guide for the same.

1. Download the OTA file

Open Google’s Full OTA Image hosting site and download the OTA file. Make sure to flash a file that is compatible with your handset. Also, for the safe side, create a backup of your data although the process does not erase any files.

2. Boot into Recovery mode

To boot your Pixel into Recovery mode, power down your phone. Afterward, follow the below steps

• Hold down the Power button and the Volume down button together until you get to the Bootloader page.
  This is when you see an Android figure lying down on the screen.


• Scroll down and select Recovery mode using the volume buttons.


• In case you are already connected to a computer with ADB, use the reboot recovery command.
  You will see a smaller Android lying down with an exclamation mark


• Press the Power button and the Volume up button again for a second to fully enter Recovery mode.


• Release the Volume up button to send your device into Recovery.

3. Navigate to ADB sideload

You should the Android recovery menu. Therein, select the "Apply Update from ADB" option from the recovery menu.

4. Connect the handset to a computer with ADB tools installed

This is where you transfer the downloaded OTA file to your Pixel device. Open the Windows prompt and run the command: adb devices. This should show the device serial with the “sideload” next to its name. This indicates that your device is connected to the computer in sideload mode.

5. Enter the sideload command

Now, run the adb sideload "filename".zip command and hit enter. The “filename” is to be replaced with the name of the OTA file downloaded in Step 1. You will now see some dialog on the desktop and handset that shows the sideload and installation process.

6. Reboot your phone

Once the update is installed on your phone, choose Reboot system now on your phone to jump into Android 13.

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We hope that this method has successfully flashed the Android 13 update on your Pixel phone. Let us know about any feedback/queries in the comment section below.

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‘Chromecast HD’ tipped to run Google TV 12, Amlogic S805X2 SoC

A few months back, Google unveiled the Chromecast with Google TV in India after a gap of two years. Now, the tech giant is preparing a cheaper version of the streaming device. According to the latest rumors, it will be labeled as “Chromecast HD”. Here is more about the upcoming device, including specifications and other details.

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As mentioned, the device will be marketed as “Chromecast HD”. However, the company did not confirm this. Although the code suggests so. Further, we have an idea about the processor, operating system, and more.

Under the hood, it will equip the Amlogic S805X2 chipset. The processor will offer support for AV1 decoding that the existing Chromecast lacks. Unfortunately, to adjust the cost, the chipset used is a fairly large downgrade from the 4K model. It limited the video output to 1080p and does not have the same raw power. In addition, the capacity limit is also dropped to 1.5GB of RAM.

On the bright side, the upcoming Chromecast HD will run Android 12 out of the box, making it the first device to run this software. To recall, the original Chromecast is still based on Android 10.

Another takeaway from the cheaper model is that it will come with virtual A/B seamless updates support with compression. This means that the update will be more frequent for the end user.

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On a related note, the same device was also spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification as “Google Chromecast.” The listing confirms its launch in India. All we have to do is wait. Till then, we expect the device to cost around $30.

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Vivo V25 5G confirmed to launch in India, specs revealed

Earlier this year, the Chinese tech giant unveiled the Vivo V25 Pro in India as its new premium handset. However, the vanilla model did not figure its way to the country. Now, the company has finally planned to soon take the wraps off the Vivo V25. The model is seen listed on a Flipkart microsite, confirming some of its key details. Here is what we know so far.

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The microsite confirms that the Vivo V25 5G will feature a color-changing AG class design. This will lighten the hue of the back panel to alter depending on how the light hits the back panel.  At the front, the smartphone will feature a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch. The panel will offer a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate.

Underneath, the Vivo V25 5G will equip a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC paired with an 8GB RAM model at least. It will come with 8GB of Extended RAM support feature as well. For software, it will run Android 12 out of the box along with Funtouch OS 12 on top.

In terms of optics, the handset will carry a triple-camera setup led by a 64MP primary unit. Accompanying this will be an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP macro lens. The cutout will house a 50MP lens with eye auto-focus support. Also, it will be a Bokeh Flare Portrait mode, which is said to deliver “natural and dreamlike bokeh.”

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Further, a 4500 mAh battery with 44W fast charging support will keep the system working. You can purchase the Vivo V25 5G via Flipkart soon after its launch in black and blue color options. The base 8GB RAM model of the device will cost less than ₹30,000.

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iQOO Z6 Lite 5G hits Google Play Console with Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC

iQOO Z6 Lite 5G is set to debut in India on September 14 as the most affordable 5G smartphone. Recently, the company teased some of its key specs and design. Now, ahead of its official launch, the device has made an appearance on the Google Play Console listing. The portal reveals some key details as followed below.

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On the Google Play Console website, the iQOO Z6 Lite 5G bears the model number I2208. In addition, it confirms the presence of Qualcomm SM4375 SoC under the hood. It is the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC. FYI, this will be the world's first smartphone to run this chipset. It is a 6nm SoC with a peak clock speed of 2.0GHz. The processor is paired with 6GB RAM. However, we can expect the company to introduce multiple storage variants.

Moreover, the listing divulges that the iQOO Z6 Lite will feature a display with a 1,080 x 2,408 pixels resolution with a 440 PPI pixel density. Also, it is said to sport an LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate display and a water-drop notch cutout. On the software front, the phone will run Android 12 out of the box along with a layer of Funtouch OS 12 on top.



For optics, the phone is likely to come with a dual camera island led by a 50MP primary lens. Also, the unit will come with support for eye auto-focus and an LED flash. Furthermore, the system is tipped to be backed up by a 5000 mAh battery with an 18W fast charging support.

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The other features may include a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm jack, a 4-component cooling system, a temperature sensor, a cooling copper coil, a thermally conductive gel, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security.

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Moto Edge 30 Ultra, Edge 30 Fusion, and Edge 30 Neo launched: Specification and Price

The Lenovo-owned company has unveiled its new set of flagship smartphones: Moto Edge 30 Ultra, Edge 30 Fusion, and Edge 30 Neo. All three smartphones are higher mid-range offerings that are official in the global markets. Here's a detailed look at all devices, including their price and specifications.

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Moto Edge 30 Ultra

The Moto Edge 30 Ultra features a 6.7-inch pOLED display with a centre-aligned punch hole cutout. The panel offers curved edges, a 144Hz refresh rate, and a Full HD+ resolution. Underneath, the phone draws power from a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Also, it runs Android 12 out of the box along with a layer of MyUX 4.0 on top.

For shooting purposes, the device carries a triple-camera setup led by a massive 200MP Samsung HP1 main camera. Accompanying this is a 50MP ultrawide lens and a 12MP telephoto shooter with 2x optical zoom support. O the other side, there's a 60MP snapper to take selfies and video calls.



Furthermore, the company ships the Moto Edge 30 Ultra with a 4610 mAh battery, making it weigh 199grams. The power cell supports 125W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. The other notable features include an in-display fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, a USB Type-C port, an IP52 rating, and more.

Moto Edge 30 Fusion

Moto Edge 30 Fusion sports a 6.55-inch pOLED display with Snapdragon 888+ SoC under the hood. A 4400 mAh battery keeps the system working with 68W fast charging support. The rest of the features, besides the camera, are identical to the Ultra model.



For optics, the handset houses a 32MP front camera inside a punch-hole cutout. At the back, it holds a triple-camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary unit, a 13MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP depth sensor.

Moto Edge 30 Neo

Moto Edge 30 Neo has a plastic back and a Full HD+ pOLED display measuring 6.28-inches. The screen comes with 120Hz refresh rate support and a 32MP front camera. Under the helm, it equips Snapdragon 695 5G processor.



Apart from this, the device packs a 4020 mAh battery with 68W fast charging support. Also, the back panel is home to a dual-camera setup. The module indulges a 64MP main unit with OIS support and a 13MP ultrawide lens.

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Availability and Price

The Moto Edge 30 Ultra will retail in Interstellar Black and Starlight White color options. The cost of the device starts at €900 for its base 8GB/ 128GB model.

Whereas, you can get the Edge 30 Fusion in four colorways: Neptune Blue (vegan leather finish), Cosmic Grey, Solar Gold, and Aurora White. The base 8GB RAM model of the handset is priced at €900.

On the other hand, the Neo model arrives in Ice Palace, Aqua Foam, Black Onyx, and Very Peri shades. It is the most affordable phone in the lineup starting at €370.

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Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 is live for eligible Pixel smartphones

The Android 13 release was marked last month. However, the work is not yet complete. Now, Google has released the Quarterly Platform Release (QPR) Beta 1. For the unaware, the Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 intends to resolve different bugs and small issues that come packed the OS. The build provides early access beta programmers with fixes and improvements.

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The Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 is available for eligible Pixel smartphones. This includes Pixel 4a,  Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a. As this is a beta version, public access is prohibited. Although, the users can check out the issues that are taken care of.

Developer issues

• Fixed an issue for some devices that mistakenly caused a user’s emergency contact to be dialed from the lock screen when the device was in their pocket.

Other issues

• Fixed various issues for Pixel 6a devices that made it difficult for users to unlock their device or to set up Fingerprint Unlock.


• Fixed an issue that caused the system UI to crash in certain cases, such as gesturing from the edge of the screen to go back.


• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the 5G icon to be displayed instead of the 5G UW icon, even when the affected device was already successfully connected to a 5G UW network.

If you own a beta-eligible Google Pixel smartphone, you can experience the changes before its official release. The users who were enrolled in the Android 13 beta will still be able to receive QPR updates. In another case, sign up by visiting the Android beta website. Therein, you can see a list of eligible devices that can choose to opt into the program.

To save yourself from the registration trouble, you can simply visit our Telegram channel and manually download the installation. As mentioned before, QPR is meant to address OS bugs, although it can still carry some glitches itself. The beta users can help identify potential issues that might restrain the user experience.

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Lastly, keep in note that this is a beta update and it may carry some bugs. Therefore, we do not recommend you enroll your primary device in the program. Besides, you can also choose to get yourself out of the beta program. However, this will erase all your data.

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iQOO Z6 Lite 5G design and specs leaked ahead of September 14 launch

iQOO Z6 Lite 5G is all ready to make its debut in the Indian market as the most affordable 5G smartphone. The device is scheduled to launch on September 14. Ahead of that, we have some key details of the upcoming handset, including specifications and design. Here is what we know so far.

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The iQOO Z6 Lite 5G will feature a 120Hz dynamic LCD screen with flat sides. The back of the phone is also flat with a giant dual camera island. The module is led by a 50MP primary camera. The capacity of the secondary lens is not yet specified. Although we expect it to be a 2MP macro or depth sensor. Also, the unit will come with support for eye auto-focus and an LED flash.

Under the hood, the handset will equip Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC, making it the world’s first smartphone to do so. The chipset is likely to be paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. For software, it can run Android 12 out of the box along with a layer of Funtouch OS 12 on top.

Moreover, the company will ship the iQOO Z6 Lite 5G with a 5000 mAh battery that will support 18W fast charging. In addition, the Amazon microsite teaser image reveals the presence of a USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm jack. The other features will include a 4-component cooling system, a temperature sensor, a cooling copper coil, a thermally conductive gel, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security.

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The iQOO Z6 Lite 5G is just a week away from launch. The official specs will be confirmed by then. As mentioned above, the phone will go official in India on September 14. You can purchase the phone via Amazon and the iQOO Web Store.

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Download Samsung Smart Switch App Version v3.7.35.2

Are you switching your device and looking for an easy way to transfer your data? Samsung Smart Switch App is the solution to your problems. You can transfer all your data, including photos, contacts, messages, files, device settings, and important data to a new device. In addition, it allows you to take a backup of your old phone's files on your desktop.

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Download Samsung Smart Switch App

• [September 8, 2022]: You can download the Samsung Smart Switch Mobile withVersion v3.7.35.2. The build is suitable for global units that are operating their phones on Android 4.0+ or higher versions.

Download Version v3.7.35.2

If the app is unable to download, open the device's Settings > Accounts and backup > Smart Switch.

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Download Samsung Good Lock App Version v2.2.04.36

In order to give the users a whiter than white experience, Samsung offers a suite of their own apps known as Samsung modules. This includes multiple apps like Good Lock, Theme Park, Multi Star, and more. Good Lock is the best module offered by Samsung. It enables the user to customize various aspects of Samsung’s One UI software. Moreover, they can theme their phone to their liking or even add new features.

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Download Samsung Good Lock App

• [September 8, 2022]: A new update for the Samsung Good Lock with version v2.2.04.36 is available to download. The users in the global market can tap on the button below. However, make sure that you are running Android 8.0 or later OS. The build changes the categories with Makeup and Life up. You can refer to the changelog below for precise details.

What's New:

• Change categories with Makeup and Life up


• Make-up: the plugins for making your device more aesthetic.
  ex) LockStar, ClockFace, Keys Cafes, etc.


• Life up: the plugins that helps to use Galaxy more conveniently and easily
  ex) One-Hand Operation +, MultiStar, Routines +, etc.

Download version v2.2.04.36 

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