Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro, Pad 5 get Android 13 Developer Preview

Google is ready to unveil Android 13 tonight at Google I/O 2022. The company is expected to reveal the features and changes coming to Android in the latest release. Ahead of the announcement of the Google Pixel 6 Pro running Android 13, it was only today spotted on the Geekbench database. It looks like Xiaomi users won’t have to wait long to get Android 13 on their devices as the brand has announced the Android 13 Developer Preview program for some of its latest devices.

Ahead of the Google I/O event, Xiaomi reached out to the Xiaomi Community Forum to make an official announcement about the same and shared the list of devices eligible to participate in the Android 13 Developer Preview Program. Let’s take a look at the list of Xiaomi devices eligible for the Android 13 Developer Preview program and its installation procedure.

Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi Pad 5 Android 13 Developer Preview Announced!

Xiaomi has announced the Android 13 preview program for some of its latest devices including Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi Pad 5. Of these devices, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi Pad 5 are available in the Indian market. The company did not say when the Developer Preview firmware will be released. will be available for download. However, the company has shared the procedure for flashing the Android 13 Developer Preview firmware for eligible devices.

Xiaomi says users should use the Fastboot flashing method to install the Android 13 Developer Preview firmware on their devices when it is available. In addition, when opting out of the Android 13 Developer Preview program and moving to Android 12, users must rely only on the Fastboot Flash method.

To enter fastboot mode, users need to turn off the device and then press the volume down button and the power button at the same time for 4-5 seconds. The brand also advises users to back up their data before proceeding with the installation.

Do you have Xiaomi 12 Pro or Xiaomi Pad 5? Are you planning to install the Android 13 Developer Preview firmware on any of your devices? Let us know in the comments section.