Android 13 Update Tracker: Release Date, List of Compatible Devices, Features, and Other Details

Here's everything you need to know about Android 13, including the expected release date, features, supported devices, and more.

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Android 13 Update Tracker: Release Date, List of Compatible Devices, Features, and Other Details
Android 13 Update Tracker

Android updates are always exciting because Google incorporates the latest software innovations such as new Google Assistant features, animations, themes, and numerous other under-the-hood changes. With many phones still waiting for the stable Android 12, Google has already announced Android 13, and the Android 13 Beta 1 was recently pushed.

Google, as usual, released the developer preview first, followed by three Beta updates. Finally, once the system has reached stability, the stable Android 13 version will be released later this year. As is customary, the Google Pixel devices are the first to receive the updates, and once Beta 2 is available, we can expect a few OEMs to release Android 13 for some of their phones.

In this guide, we will look at all of the top features and latest news related to Android 13, as well as the expected release date of the OS. Finally, we have listed a list of all the eligible devices that are expected to receive the Android 13 update.

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Android 13 Expected Release Date

Google released the first developer preview of Android 13 in February, and the company released the first Android 13 Beta for Pixel devices on April 26. According to Google's original timeline, the second beta will be released in May, which will coincide with Google I/O 2022. Beta 3 and 4 are expected to be launched in June and July, respectively, and once the platform has reached a stable state, Google expects to release the final and stable version of Android 13 in August 2022.

Android 13 Top Features

With Android 13, Google has prioritized privacy and security features, at least in developer previews. There are also some visual changes, and the majority of the other changes are happening under the hood, where users cannot see them, but Google is adding all of the new features to improve the overall user experience and performance of the Android device.

Photo Picker

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The new photo picker feature in Android 13 enables users to securely share photos and videos with other apps. The picker 13 will securely bring both local and cloud-based photos. Apps can use the photo picker APIs to access shared photos and videos without requiring permission to view all media files on the device, which is a huge win because you are not giving any apps unnecessary access to all of your media files.

Nearby Wi-Fi Devices Permission

The new vanilla Android version includes the new NEARBY WIFI DEVICES runtime permission. This permission is required for apps that request commonly used Wi-Fi APIs and allows apps to discover and connect to nearby Wi-Fi devices without requiring location permission.

Quick Settings Tile

With the introduction of a new tile placement API, Google is making it easier for users to discover and add tiles to Quick Settings. Developers will be able to use this API to add their app's tiles directly to the set of active Quick Settings tiles, making it easier for users to discover tiles in the quick settings area.

More Material You Design

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On Android 12, Google introduced the Material You Design, a system-wide theme engine. With version 13, the company extends Material You beyond Google's app to all icons, allowing users to choose icons that inherit the tint of their wallpaper and other theme preferences. Developers can now include a monochromatic app icon and a change to the adaptive icon XML in order for their app to adapt to the Material You theme.

Per-app Language

Although this feature has been discussed for several years, it was released alongside the first developer preview. With this feature, you will be able to use an app in a specific language without affecting the global system language or the language of any other app. At first, only a few select apps will have this feature. This can be useful for multilingual users. To access the settings, go to Settings > Apps > All apps > select any app> > Language.

Install Apps on Guest Profile

If you are the owner and create a guest profile in Android 13, you will be able to select which apps can be installed on the guest profiles. Data between owner and guest users will not be shared, and if the guest profile user wants to use any apps, they must sign in.

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App Drawer in the taskbar

Google began prioritizing the Android experience on tablets and foldable devices with Android 12L. The taskbar first appeared on Android 12L and version 13; if you have a large screen device, this will be enabled by default, and you will see six apps as well as an app launcher.

Clipboard editor overlay

Google has launched a new clipboard tool. A clipboard overlay preview appears at the bottom of the screen when you copy text, a link, or an image. The preview includes what you just copied as well as an edit button in case you need to make a quick change. If you copy an address, Google Maps intent will appear next to the edit button, and the same is true for phone numbers and links copied.

New Quick Settings Tiles

Tiles in the quick settings provide the quickest access to shortcuts. Google has added a few useful ones to the tiles in Android 13. These are some examples:

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  • Colour correction quick setting tile
  • One-handed mode quick setting tile
  • Security and Privacy Controls quick setting tile
  • Device Controls quick setting tile to control smart home devices
  • QR code scanner quick toggle

Switch Screen Resolution

While this feature is already available on many Android smartphones, including those from OnePlus and Samsung, Google is introducing the ability to change screen resolution with Android 13. This option is available under Display settings. The screen resolutions will be switchable between QHD+ and FHD+.

Media Player Squiggly Progress Bar

Another minor UI change included in Beta 1 is that the music player now supports a squiggly progress bar rather than just a straight progress bar. The unplayed portion of the media/song remains constant, but the currently playing media oscillates up and down like a waveform.

Predictive Back Gesture

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This is a new gesture for Android phones, tablets, and foldable that was announced as part of Beta 2. Once fully implemented, this feature will allow users to preview the destination or other result of a back gesture before fully completing it, allowing them to decide whether to continue or stay in the current view.

Using the predictive back gesture, for example, can display an animated preview of the Home screen behind your app. The final stable version of this feature will be included in the final release, and users should be able to test it by enabling a developer option. This feature can be enabled by going to Settings > System > Developer options and then selecting Predictive back animations.

Resource Files For Specifying Per-app Language Support

Google introduced Per-app Language support in Beta 1, and in Beta 2, developers will be able to specify what languages the app supports in the res/XML/locales config.xml, allowing users to choose languages on a per-app basis. Once the developers have updated their app, users can change the language by going to Settings > System > Languages & Input > App Languages > (select an app) and changing the language.

Other Android 13 Features

  • Optimized experience for tablets, foldable, and Chromebooks
  • Flashlight toggle in a quick tap
  • MIDI 2.0 support
  • Activate dark mode at bedtime
  • Revamped screen saver 
  • NFC payment support for Work profiles
  • Support for spatial audio 
  • Smart home control without unlocking your phone
  • USE EXACT ALARM allows apps to use exact alarms without having to ask the user for permission.

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Android 13 Beta: List of Eligible Devices

  • Google Pixel 6 Pro, Google Pixel 6, Google Pixel 5a 5G, Google Pixel 5, Google Pixel 4a / 5G, Google Pixel 4 XL, Google Pixel 4
  • OnePlus 10 Pro
  • Realme GT 2 Pro
  • Vivo X80 Pro
  • Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi Pad 5
  • Oppo Find X5 Pro
  • Asus Zenfone 8
  • Lenovo P12 Pro
  • Nokia XR20
  • AQUOS sense6
  • Tecno Camon 19 Pro
  • ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

If you have any of the eligible devices mentioned in the above list, you can go to the Android 13 Beta devices webpage and click on the relevant device to download the Beta update for your eligible device.

Android 13 List of Compatible Devices

With the new version of Android comes excitement for enthusiasts to try out the later OS that Google has to offer. As you’d expect Google Pixel devices are always the first to get Day 1 updates. However, many OEMs have started pushing out Beta updates quickly to their top smartphones in the past couple of years. We have compiled a list of phones that are expected to get Android 13 from all the major OEMs based on the brand’s promise and update life cycle. Note: We will update the list as more brands confirm their participation.

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Samsung Galaxy S series

  • Samsung Galaxy S22
  • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy S21
  • Samsung Galaxy S21
  • Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 G FE 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy S10+
  • Samsung Galaxy S10
  • Samsung Galaxy S10e
  • Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
  • Galaxy Tab S8
  • Galaxy Tab S8+
  • Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 5G 
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G 
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

Samsung Galaxy Z  series

  • Galaxy Z Fold3
  • Galaxy Z Flip3
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
  • Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy Fold

Samsung Galaxy A series

  • Samsung Galaxy A73
  • Samsung Galaxy A53
  • Samsung Galaxy A33
  • Samsung Galaxy A51 
  • Samsung Galaxy A71
  • Samsung Galaxy A51 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy A71 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy A90 5G

Samsung Galaxy Note series

  • Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G 
  • Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 
  • Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy Note20
  • Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy Note10+
  • Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G 
  • Samsung Galaxy Note10
  • Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite

OnePlus

  • OnePlus 10 Pro
  • OnePlus 10R
  • OnePlus 9 Pro
  • OnePlus 9 
  • OnePlus 9R
  • OnePlus 9RT
  • OnePlus 8
  • OnePlus 8 Pro
  • OnePlus 8T
  • OnePlus Nord 2
  • OnePlus Nord CE 2
  • OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite

Realme 

  • Realme GT Neo 3
  • Realme GT 2 Pro
  • Realme GT 2
  • Realme GT
  • Realme GT Neo
  • Realme 9 4G / 5G
  • Realme 9 SE 5G
  • Realme 9 Pro+
  • Realme 9 Pro
  • Realme 9i
  • Realme 8 Pro
  • Realme 8 4G
  • Realme 8 5G
  • Realme 8i
  • Realme 8s 5G
  • Realme GT Neo 2
  • Realme GT Master Edition
  • Realme GT Master Explorer Edition
  • Realme Narzo 30 Pro
  • Realme Narzo 30 4G/ 5G
  • Realme Narzo 30A
  • Realme X7 Max
  • Realme X7 Pro
  • Realme V13
  • Realme V11
  • Realme Q3
  • Realme Q3i
  • Realme Q3 Pro

Xiaomi/ Mi series

  • Xiaomi Mi 10S
  • Xiaomi Mi 11
  • Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro
  • Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
  • Xiaomi Mi 11i
  • Xiaomi Mi 11X
  • Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro
  • Xiaomi 11X
  • Xiaomi 11X Hyper Charge
  • Xiaomi 11T
  • Xiaomi 11T Pro
  • Xiaomi 12
  • Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • Xiaomi 12 Lite
  • Mi 11 Lite 4G
  • Mi 11 Lite 5G
  • Mi 11 Lite LE
  • Mi 11 Lite NE 5G
  • Xiaomi MIX 4
  • Xiaomi MIX 5
  • Xiaomi MIX 5 Pro
  • Xiaomi MIX FOLD
  • Xiaomi CIVI
  • Xiaomi Pad 5
  • Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro

Redmi series

  • Redmi 10
  • Redmi 10 Prime
  • Redmi 10 2022
  • Redmi 10 Prime 2022
  • Redmi Note 10
  • Redmi Note 10S
  • Redmi Note 10 Pro
  • Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
  • Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G
  • Redmi Note 10T
  • Redmi Note 10 5G
  • Redmi Note 11
  • Redmi Note 11 NFC
  • Redmi Note 11S
  • Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G
  • Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G
  • Redmi Note 11 Pro
  • Redmi Note 11 Pro+
  • Redmi Note 11E Pro
  • Redmi Note 11T
  • Redmi Note 11 5G
  • Redmi Note 11T 4G
  • Redmi K40
  • Redmi K40 Pro
  • Redmi K40 Pro+
  • Redmi K40 Gaming
  • Redmi K50
  • Redmi K50 Pro
  • Redmi K50 Gaming
  • Redmi K50 Gaming Lite

Poco

  • Poco F3
  • Poco F3 GT
  • Poco X3 GT
  • Poco X3 Pro
  • Poco F4
  • Poco F4 Pro
  • Poco F4 GT
  • Poco M3 Pro 4G/5G
  • Poco C4

Motorola

  • Motorola Edge 20
  • Motorola Edge 20 Lite
  • Motorola Edge 20 Pro
  • Motorola Edge Plus 
  • Motorola Edge 30 Pro
  • Moto G60
  • Moto G51 5G
  • Moto G52
  • Moto G22
  • Moto G31
  • Moto G40 Fusion
  • Moto G71 5G

Nokia

  • Nokia G10
  • Nokia G20
  • Nokia G21
  • Nokia G50
  • Nokia X10
  • Nokia X100
  • Nokia X20
  • Nokia XR20

Oppo 

  • Oppo Find N (foldable)
  • Oppo Find X2 Pro
  • Oppo Find X3
  • Oppo Find X3 Lite
  • Oppo Find X3 Neo
  • Oppo Find X3 Pro
  • Oppo Find X5
  • Oppo Find X5 Lite
  • Oppo Find X5 Pro
  • Oppo Reno 6 4G/ 5G
  • Oppo Reno 6 Pro 5G
  • Oppo Reno 6 Pro+ 5G
  • Oppo Reno 6 Z
  • Oppo Reno 7 5G
  • Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G

Asus

  • ZenFone 8/ Asus 8z
  • ZenFone 8 Flip
  • ROG Phone 5
  • ROG Phone 5s

Iqoo

  • Iqoo 9
  • Iqoo 9 Pro
  • Iqoo 8
  • Iqoo 8 Pro
  • Iqoo 9 SE
  • Iqoo Z6
  • Iqoo Z5

Vivo

  • Vivo X60 Pro
  • Vivo X70
  • Vivo X70 Pro
  • Vivo X70 Pro+

Android 13 Latest News

With Android 13 expected to be released in August 2022, here is the most recent Android 13 news from Google and other OEMs.

Users of Google Pixel complain about wireless charging not working after the Android 13 update (September 01, 2022)

Several Pixel users have complained about a bug that prevents them from charging their Pixel smartphones wirelessly after the Android 13 update. The problem appears to be primarily for Pixel 4 owners. Other Pixel phones, such as the Pixel 6 or higher, have reported a similar issue.

Google Pixel 6A and Pixel 4A in India Receive Android 13 Stable Update (August 26, 2022)

Google has begun to distribute the stable Android 13 update to its Pixel smartphone lineup. The company has confirmed that the Google Pixel 6A and Pixel 4a have begun receiving the latest operating system's stable version. By going to Settings > System > System Update, users can download the most recent update.

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YouTube Now Supports 13 Android Media Controls (August 12, 2022)

Google has begun to add new features to its YouTube app in order to make it compatible with Android 13 features. The company has released YouTube for Android version 17.32.32, which includes Android 13 media controls.

OnePlus 10 Pro has received its third Android 13 Beta update (July 22, 2022)

OnePlus has begun rolling out the third Beta update for the Android 13 operating system. The new update includes bug fixes and stability improvements. Furthermore, the company has stated that the Android 13 update will be showcased at the OnePlus 10T launch event. Meanwhile, here is the complete changelog for the Android 13 3 Beta update:

  • Changelog
    • [Improved] system stability
  • Known issues
    • User Interface display sometimes might be abnormal.
    • Music playing cannot be paused normally via wired headphones.
    • Occasional abnormal response for gesture operation when the screen was off.
    • No response when tapping the video call button.
    • Auto brightness sometimes works abnormally.
    • Crash issue when setting the Fingerprint animation in Personalizations.
    • Lagging issue caused by switching the refresh rate of the screen.
    • Some applications might be lost after upgrading.

The final beta update for Android 13 is now available; the official release is expected soon (July 15, 2022)

Google has released the Android 13 operating system's final beta update. The fourth Android 13 beta update is intended for app developers to perform final testing and development. The next Google update will be the official update to the Android 13 operating system.

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Samsung may launch the Android 13 Beta Program for the Galaxy S22 soon (June 28, 2022)

Samsung may soon release the Android 13 beta program for its flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S22. According to TizenHelp, Samsung has been working on an Android 13 beta update for the Galaxy S22 in South Korea. The beta update may be identified by version number S906NKSU2ZVF6.

Google Releases Android 13 Beta 3.1 to Address Issues with Beta 3 (June 13, 2022)

Google has begun rolling out the Android 13 beta 3.1 update for Pixel devices. The new update includes bug fixes for the recent Beta 3 update. This minor update to Android 13 Beta 3 corrects a problem in which the Android Beta Feedback app was not available in some cases on Android 13 Beta 3.

The Nokia X20 has received its first Android 13 Developer Preview update (May 16, 2022)

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HMD Global has revealed that the Nokia X20 is the company's first phone to receive the Android 13 Developer Preview update. Users can sign up for the Developer Preview update by going to the My Device app and selecting the Support tab.

Users then need to go Android developer preview section and fill in the details to enroll for the Android 13 Developer Preview. Once accepted, users can download the latest version of Android by going to Settings > About Phone > System Updates. However, it is important to note that all data will be erased before installing the developer preview, so make a backup before installing the new version.

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Android 13 Beta 1 Released

On April 25, Google launched Beta 1 for Google Pixel devices, which included new features such as a new playback progress bar, dynamic Material You themes, app suggestions on the app bar, improved smart home control, a new clipboard preview and overlay, support for spatial audio on the Pixel 6, and much more.

Android 13-based OneUI 5.0 Could Arrive in May

Samsung has been very quick to update its devices in recent years, as evidenced by Android 12. The company is expected to release the first Android 13 Beta in July, with the final stable version of the update arriving at the end of 2022.

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