At the time of writing, the Pixel 5A 5G is still stuck on the November 2022 update, with no signs whatsoever of the December 2022 security patch, let alone January 2023. Initially, this issue was only reported with Google Fi, then the T-Mobile users joined this line, and now, even unlock carrier device owners are reporting this concern. If you are also in the same boat, then this guide will show you two different methods to welcome the January update onto your device right away.
How to Install January 2023 Update on Pixel 5A 5G Right Away
It is recommended that you go through both these methods once [along with their perks and caveats] and then try out the one that is in sync with your requirement.
Join the Android Beta Program
This is the shorter and easier of the two methods but on the flip side, the beta update might have a few bugs than its stable counterpart. Moreover, if you ever plan on going back to the stable build, then you will first have to reset your device. So if that’s all well and good, then proceed with the below steps to get started
Via ADB Sideload
While this method is slightly technical in comparison with the earlier one but it doesn’t require any data wipe and you don’t need to be a beta tester either. So if you are willing to give this tweak a try, then take a data backup [to be on the safer side] and then check out our guide on Flash Firmware on Pixel via ADB Sideload
So these were the two different methods through which you could install the latest January 2023 security patch update onto your Pixel 5A 5g device. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
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