Google enables the downgrade from Android 13 to 12, but only for developers

Volver a Android 12 desde Android 13 ya es posible pero no para todos

With the official launch of Android 13, many of the new features of the new version of Google’s OS were discovered, such as new notification permissions and improvements in privacy and security. However, there was also a new feature that we didn’t like very much: the anti-rollback system that blocks the downgrade to Android 12.

This inability to go back to the previous version of the operating system once it is updated to Android 13 generated significant controversies among developers. Well, those of the great G have addressed the complaints of their community and have already published the image with which you can return to Android 12 in the Google Pixel 6 that updated to Android 13.

Going back to Android 12 from Android 13 is already possible, but not for everyone

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The anti-rollback system that prevents downgrading from Android 13 to 12 is a feature that, according to the Google team, prevents hackers from exploiting certain vulnerabilities in the previous version of the OS. Well, although this is a well-intentioned security measure , it was not well received by the developer community.

During application design, developers need to test their work on different OS versions. Therefore, this anti-rollback system represents a major obstacle for the development of apps . This is how Google has not been slow to respond to this problem and has already published an image on its website for developers that allows you to return to Android 12, although this is not available to everyone.

In fact, it is a specific support image for Android 12 developers , which is the only one that supports the Android 13 anti-rollback system to return to the previous version of the OS. Also, from Google they warn that its use should be limited to developers.

The reason for this is that the image does not receive security updates and does not include the latest fixes for detected vulnerabilities. In this way, those of Mountain View advise against its general use . Therefore, if you are not a developer, we recommend that you do not try to downgrade with this image. Also… Why go back to Android 12 if Android 13 releases very cool security improvements?