Here’s how to downgrade your Google Pixel from Android Q beta to Android 9 Pie. Google recently released a preview version of Android 10 and many people rushed to install it. Even the latest Android Q beta 6 isn’t perfect and has some issues, here’s how to switch back to Pie.
Remember, this initial software is for testing purposes and is not intended for average users to run it every day. So, if you have installed Android Q but noticed that some apps or games are not compatible or having problems, follow the steps below.
Android 10 is only a few days away
You can easily revert to Android 9 Pie from Android Q. Then wait for the official Android 10 update, which should be here around September 3.
Right now, you can try the recently released 6th beta, which is the last beta of Q, which fixes many issues and is as feature-complete as possible. After a series of setup problems in both the 4th and 5th rollouts, everything works fine now. Yes, Pokemon GO and most banking apps finally work.
Fortunately Google makes it really easy to revert to the last stable version, but this one comes with large agree. This process will delete everything on your phone, so we recommend backing up first. Again, back up anything important from your phone like downgrading to Pie.
How to Revert to Android Pie
- Open your browser and (return to Android Q beta page)
- Sign in if necessary, then the button
- From here, simply tap the bottom of the device you want to Pie back on.
- Then confirm that you want to continue by clicking the blue icon.
- Now, wait for it to download and install Android 9 Pie and
Once you disable it and officially exit beta, everything is pretty simple and straightforward. Your Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL or Pixel 3a should receive a “rollback” update notification for the latest (August) Android 9 Pie update within 24 hours.
This works the same as with any software update or upgrade to Android Q. Google sends an over-the-air (OTA) update notification to your device. Just click on this notification; the phone will automatically download, install and reboot Android 9 Pie. All you have to do is accept the file. Here’s a note from Google on the process:
“You are about to withdraw this device from the Android Q Beta program. If your device is running the beta version of Android, an OTA update will be sent to the device and it will install the latest stable public version of Android.”
Personally, I got the update within 2 minutes of clicking the disable button. Basically, be prepared to do it right away or wait a bit for the system to process your request.
No Cancel Button?
Depending on how you installed the Android Q beta, you may or may not have the option to actually exit the Android beta website. If you manually installed Android Q with factory images or downloaded and flashed the OTA file. Don’t worry, we’ll fix it.
If so, go ahead and wait a minute or two, then refresh the webpage or even restart your phone. Now, the system should register that you have Android Q and you will see the disable button as shown above. Follow the steps to disable it, get the downgrade file, and proceed as usual. If it doesn’t register and changes to Opt Out, restart your phone, refresh your browser and try again.
Note that these instructions are for Google’s Pixel devices and nothing more. If you’re trying the beta on an LG G8, OnePlus 7 Pro, or other device, you’ll have to follow its instructions. Basically, make sure you’re prepared to handle the consequences of installing early beta software.
Let us know how the process went in the comment section below. Also, if you want, you can try this Android Q issues and fixes guide before uninstalling this test version of Android 10. If the issues are minor, consider waiting for the upcoming global Android 10 release date. corner.