Option 2 (Using Factory Images): If you flashed your device with factory image after unlocking the bootloader, after successful boot in Android 13 for the first time After performing an Android 13 update and successfully booting the device after the update, an Android 12 version is in the idle location (transparent updates for more location information) of the device. The inactive slot contains an older bootloader whose anti-rollback version has not been increased. Then, when the active location is flashed with a version that cannot boot, the standby mechanism for transparent updates occurs and the device attempts to boot from the idle location. Because the idle slot contains the old bootloader, the device enters a nonbootable state. This page contains full OTA update packages that you can use to restore the original factory firmware of your Nexus or Pixel device. You will find these files useful if you have encountered an error while taking an OTA. This has the same effect as flashing the corresponding factory image, but without having to erase the device or unlock the bootloader. These files may only be used on your personal Nexus or Pixel devices and may not be disassembled, decompiled, reverse engineered, modified or redistributed or used in any way by you, except as expressly stated in the license terms provided with your device. Option 1 (recommended): After a successful launch of Android 13, for the first time, load the full OTA image corresponding to that version and restart the device to make sure both locations have a boot image. If the flash was successful, this command is issued OKAY [. ]. Do not continue until this command is successful.

Extract the contents of the factory ROM file .zip, identify the boot loader image in the extracted files, and follow the sequence of events below to flash the boot loader to both locations. Change the name of the bootloader image to the name of your Pixel 6 and Pixel 6a device. Start the device in fast boot mode by using one of the following methods: If you are using a factory image, be sure to lock your bootloader again after the process is complete. Use a keyboard shortcut: Turn off the device, turn it on, and then immediately press and hold the appropriate keyboard shortcut for your device. After flashing the inactive bootloader on an Android 13 bootloader, restart this location to make sure that the bootloader is marked as bootable. Important: Please follow the exact order sequence shown below. Remember to enter the fast restart bootloader on the full line when rebooting. Otherwise, your device may be in a non-bootable state. Downloading the system image and using the device software is subject to Google`s Terms of Service. By continuing, you agree to Google`s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Your download of the system image and your use of the Device Software may also be subject to certain third-party terms of use, which can be found in the About Phone > Information > or as otherwise specified.

This page contains binary image files that you can use to restore the original factory firmware of your Nexus or Pixel device. You will find these files useful if you have flashed custom versions on your device and want to reset your device to factory settings. While it is possible to restore some backed up data to your Google account, apps and their associated data will be uninstalled. Before proceeding, make sure that the data you want to keep is backed up to your Google Account. Note that it is usually easier and safer to load the full OTA image instead. Using the adb tool: Once the device is turned on, follow these steps: Restart the current operating system. Press the power button to boot or use the following fastboot command: Flash the Android 13 bootloader to the idle slot. The following command is specific to a specific version of a Pixel 6 Pro device. Replace the image filename argument with the bootloader image name determined in the first step above, if different. To avoid this condition, when you flash a Pixel 6, Pixel 6a or Pixel 6 Pro device with Android 13 version for the first time, please flash the bootloader partition to the idle location after updating and launching Android 13 at least once. To do this, follow these steps:.