If you are not content with the most recent Android 11 Developer Preview build on your Google Pixel, it’s probably music to your ears knowing that you can downgrade your OS to a stable Android 10 build if you encounter any major problems.
We’ve shown you how to install the first Developer Preview, so it’s only fair that we show you how to downgrade from this experimental Android build.
You’re going to need to do a few things before you can revert to a stable Android 10 build, though. Firstly, be sure to back up all of your data before even attempting this. You will lose data, as this method requires a device wipe, and your device will be wiped several times during this process.
This guide is also tailored for Windows users, so the process may vary for those using MacOS or Linux.
How to downgrade from the Android 11 Developer Preview on Google Pixel
- Download and install Android SDK Platform tools
- Enable USB debugging and OEM unlocking
- Download the most recent compatible Factory Image
- Boot into device bootloader
- Unlock bootloader
- Enter the flash command
- Relock bootloader (optional)
- Reboot your phone
1. Download and install Android SDK Platform-Tools package
You’ll need to use ADB or Android Debug Bridge to downgrade your current Android build to an older version. We recommend installing the unzipped platform-tools package on your desktop for quick access when running commands. You can download the latest platform-tools zip file from here.
2. Enable USB debugging and OEM unlocking
Firstly, ensure that you have Developer Options enabled on your Pixel,