Now, there could be a few reasons that you might wish to go back to a stable release of Android 11 or even Android 12. Maybe because the bugs are problematic for you or it could also be that you prefer to wait for the official builds to be released publicly. Whatever your reason might be, you can easily downgrade to the previous stable version of Android. Though you will have to keep in mind that you will eventually lose all your data, so having a backup available in the cloud or on external storage would be beneficial to you. Read along to know how to uninstall the beta version of Android 12
How to Uninstall Android 12 Beta
Uninstalling the Android 12 beta is easy but do remember that you will lose all your data that is stored on your device. Hence having a backup of your data is highly advised. Before we begin with the process, there are a few things you will need to have.
Prerequisites
Android device charged up to 80%Latest stable factory image fileUSB data cableWindows PCWiFi ConnectionFull backup of your phone
Method 1: Opt-out of Android 12 Beta
To opt your device out of the Android 12 Beta you will have to head here. When you see the device and the button that says opt-out, click on it. This will now remove you from the Android 12 beta program. At the same time, you will be soon receiving an OTA update that will put you back to the current stable Android version that is available for your device. While you install the update, you will need to remember that the update will completely wipe off all your data from the phone and you will have to start afresh. This method will usually work easily for the Google Pixel Lineup.
Method 2: Uninstall by flashing Stable Factory Image
This is a process that you can follow for almost any device that is currently running the beta version of Android 12. It might take some of your time but will properly get your device to the latest stable version. Also, all your data from the device will be erased, so do have a backup of your data elsewhere either on the cloud or external storage.
Non-Pixel Android 12 devices
For non-Pixel devices, you would be able to copy the image file to your device and then be able to downgrade it from your device’s recovery screen. Some OEM phones need tools to flash factory images, so make sure to check it out for your device. All you have to do is download the right package for your exact device model and you should be good to go. Yes, even here you will lose all your data from your phone.
Conclusion
So there you have it, a way to uninstall the Android 12 beta and downgrade to the latest stable version of Android 11 available for your device. The methods are simple but require that you have full concentration while performing the downgrade process. Other Guides:
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