About Android 13 Developer Preview Program

Welcome to the Android 13 Developer Preview Program! Joining this program gives you a chance to experience the latest Android 13 features* ahead of the launch. You can have fun with it and share your feedback, or even adapt your own apps to be compatible with the official Android 13 platform.
* Please note that Android 13 Beta is not the final build, so some features might be missing or not working properly.

To learn more about Android 13 Beta, please visit the Android 13 Beta developer site

What’s new in Android 13

Behavior Changes

Learn about system changes for privacy and security that might affect your apps when they are running on Android 13.

Learn more >

New features & APIs

Explore new features, from photo picker to themed app icons, quick settings APIs, per-app languages, faster hyphenation, programmable shaders, and more.

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How to join the program

Click on the link below to download Android 13 Beta.
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Changelog

Android 13 Beta 3 release: July 8, 2022

Known issues

  • Fingerprint authentication not supported
  • Face unlock feature not supported
  • System stability issues
  • 3rd-party apps compatibility issues
  • Camera app can't be launched from its icon on the home screen

How to opt-in to Android 13 Beta

Prerequisites

Before installing the Android 13 Beta:

  • Please back up any personal data first. All user data will be erased after installing the firmware.
  • Ensure your battery’s charge level is higher than 20%.
  • Make sure that no screen lock (pattern, PIN, or password) is set on your phone.

Step 1

Turn the device off, hold down the Volume Up key and then hold down the Power key to enter Fastboot mode. After that, connect your Zenfone 8 to your PC via a USB cable.

Step 2

Decompress the Android 13 image file, and then use the included scripts to flash your phone:

  • Windows: Double click on the update_image.bat file
  • Ubuntu: Execute update_image.sh
  • MacOS: Execute update_image_for_mac.sh

Caution: Do not unplug the USB cable and ensure there is a stable connection between your Zenfone 8 and PC during the flashing process.

Step 3

When the flash update finishes, a ‘Download Complete’ message will appear on the terminal. Hit the Enter key on the keyboard to restart your Zenfone 8. If any failed message appears on the terminal, the flash was unsuccessful. In this case, please try again or report the issue.

How to opt-out and revert back to Android 12

Please follow the instructions below to opt-out via Fastboot mode. Should you require any onsite help, please visit your nearest ASUS customer service center.

Prerequisites

Before reverting back to Android 12:

  • Please back up any personal data first. All user data will be erased after installing the firmware.
  • Ensure your battery’s charge level is higher than 20%.

Step 1

Turn the device off, hold down the Volume Up key and then hold down Power key to enter Fastboot mode. After that, connect your Zenfone 8 to your PC via a USB cable.

Step 2

Decompress the Android 12 image file, and then use the included scripts to flash your phone:

  • Windows: Double click the update_image.bat file
  • Ubuntu: Execute update_image.sh
  • MacOS: Execute update_image_for_mac.sh

Caution: Do not unplug the USB cable and ensure there is a stable connection between your Zenfone 8 and PC during the flashing process.

Step 3

When the flash update finishes, a ‘Download Complete’ message will appear on the terminal. Hit the Enter key on the keyboard to restart your Zenfone 8. If any failed message appears on the terminal, the flash was unsuccessful. In this case, please try again or report the issue.

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Report issues or feedback

We always appreciate your feedback. Should you encounter any issues or want to provide feedback on the Android 13 Beta, please fill out the Google form.