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- Some Google Pixel users are receiving a system update to Android 12 instead of Android 13.
- This comes right after Google officially released its latest OS version to supported Pixels.
- Google has reportedly clarified that this was intentional and that the update contained bug fixes.
Update: August 17, 2022 (2:01 AM ET): Google has reportedly released a statement to 9to5Google, saying it meant to push out an Android 12 update with bug fixes to some Pixel owners instead of Android 13. You can read the story over here.
Original article: August 16, 2022 (2:38 AM ET): After a long wait, Google Pixel users can finally get a taste of stable Android 13 running on their devices. But not everyone is receiving the update on launch day. According to several Pixel owners online, they’re receiving a prompt to upgrade to Android 12 instead of Android 13.