How to install updates onto your Google Pixel phone with the Pixel Repair Tool [Video]

Each month, Google launches a brand-new Android security spot, dealing with any and all security concerns that have actually been revealed in Android and their own Pixel phones. These updates– often called an “OTA” as they’re expected to arrive “over the air”– normally get here on your phone automatically with time, however you can also by hand install or “sideload” the upgrade which has now become easier than ever, thanks to the Google Pixel Repair Tool.

Things you’ll require

We’re not exactly sure how long the Pixel Repair Tool has actually been around, possibly having been utilized internally by customer assistance and/or phone carrier staff members. Similar to the Android Flash Tool, the Pixel Repair Tool utilizes a technology called “WebUSB” to connect your phone straight to a web app.

Since of that, the only software you’ll need is an internet browser that supports WebUSB like Chrome, Opera, or the brand-new Microsoft Edge. This implies that even a Chromebook can now be utilized to install an update onto a Pixel phone without needing to bother with Linux apps or setting up Android designer tools like ADB

One frustrating issue for the time being is that the Pixel Repair work Tool seems to be limited to the United States and a little handful of other nations. Supposedly, this will be fixed in the future, but for now, you may require to utilize a US-based VPN.

Beyond that, the requirements are fairly straightforward. You just require a Pixel 3 or newer phone that’s been upgraded to Android 10, a USB-C cab