How to Install Android 11 Developer Preview on Google Pixel devices

Good news!! Google has released a new android 11 developer preview for their devices. If you are a Google Pixel user, then you can run this developer version of the Android 11 on your Pixel device. Just for your information, every time Google releases a new android version, the google pixel users are the first to get its update if you want to know How to Install Android 11 Developer Preview on Google Pixel devices.

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For the people who don’t know whats a developer preview is then you must read this article to know more about this thing. In brief, a developer preview image is a raw android version that has been released to check if there’s any bug reported by the users. This is not the original version of the android or the actual android 11 updates; this is just a preview of what you will get in the android 11.

After following this guide, you will have the developer preview of android 11 successfully installed on your device. After the installation of the android 11 developer preview, you might notice some bugs as this is not the stable version of the android so report them and wait for the further updates which can remove the bugs from the android version. This is a step by step guide, so don’t try to miss any step written in this guide. Each step is equally important in the procedure to successfully install Android 11 Developer Preview on Google Pixel devices.

Disclaimer

Gearallnews.com is not responsible for any kind of damage caused to your device after following this guide. Proceed at your own risk. Unlocking bootloader is an easy but risky process if you skip any step then it may result in bricking your device and in that case we are not responsible.

Note: By following this guide, your smartphone’s warranty will be void.

Pre-Requisite

• Your battery must be above 80 percent before following this guide
• This guide is only for Google pixel variants. Don’t follow this for any another device
• First, download the required files from the download section and then proceed
• Don’t skip any step as missing any step could brick your smartphone, and you may not be able to receive it back.

Downloads

• ADB and Fastboot drivers for windows-Download
• ADB and Fastboot drivers for MAC-Download

Steps to Install: Android 11 Developer Preview on Pixel devices

In total there are two ways to install this firmware on your pixel device one is by sideloading OTA using ADB and the other one is by flashing full factory image using Fastboot. We’ve mentioned both the methods so that you can install the firmware easily on your device. Follow any one of the methods you want.

Method 1: Sideload using ADB

If your device bootloader is locked, then you have to follow this method of installing the first developer preview image of Android R on your device.

• Install the USB and ADB drivers on your computer.
• Next, Download the OTA (zip) file from the links given above according to your Pixel device model and move the file in the same folder where ADB is installed (Generally, ADB drivers are installed in drive C)
• Enable the USB debugging from the developer’s option in the settings menu of your pixel device.
• Now connect your smartphone with your PC via USB cable, make sure it is connected properly.
• Open the ADB folder in your PC and press and hold Shift key from the keyboard + right mouse click and select Open cmd Window here once the cmd window is opened type in the following command.

adb reboot recovery

• This will reboot your device.
• Now you will see some options in the bootloader menu, select the “Apply Update from ADB” from the menu.
• Now on your PC, type in the following cmd command.

adb devices

• If you see any numbers returning in the command screen then your device is connected correctly, if there’s nothing then reconnect your device.
• Now run the following command on your PC.

adb sideload filename.zip

• In the command above replace the filename with the actual filename of the OTA zip you have placed in the ADB folder.
• Wait for the installation to complete.
• Now reboot your system
• First boot may take a while, wait patiently
• Done!! Your phone will then have android 11 running in it.

Method 2: Flash Full Factory Image using Fastboot

This method is for those users who have already unlocked their bootloader. We recommend you to take a full backup of your device before following the procedure because following this procedure will wipe your device entirely and you may lose your essential files.

• Install the ADB and fastboot drivers on your PC
• Check if you have enabled the USB debugging option in the developer’s option from the settings menu.
• Download the factory image file provided in the downloading section, which matches your device’s model.
• Once the file is downloaded on your PC, extract the zip file in the ADB and fastboot folder on your PC.
• On your PC open this flash-all.bat script file using a text editor (e.g. Wordpad, MS office)
• Search -w flag and delete it in the fastboot command.
• Now connect your smartphone with your PC using a USB cable.
• Open the ADB folder in your PC and press and hold Shift key from the keyboard + right mouse click and select Open cmd Window here once the cmd window is opened type in the following command.

adb reboot bootloader

• Now your device will enter the fastboot mode.
• Now in the folder, Double click on the flash-all.bat file
• Wait for it to finish
• Done!!

That’s all on How to Install Android 11 Developer Preview on Google Pixel devices. If you face any problem while following this guide, then let us know in the comment section. We will try to solve your queries as soon as possible.