Well, these updates are usually rolled out in batches and not everyone might end up receiving them at the same time. So if there is a crucial patch update being rolled out that is aimed at fixing a major issue but your Pixel 7A/7/Pro is yet to be blessed with the same, then you could manually grab hold of the update package and install it via ADB Sideload. And in this guide, we will show you how to do just that. Follow along.
Benefits and Risks of ADB Sideload
The biggest benefit of ADB Sideload is the fact that it does not require an unlocked bootloader, you could flash the firmware directly on the locked bootloader. On the flip side though, you might not be able to use this method if your device is in a bootloop or bricked state. Moreover, ADB Sideload doesn’t support downgrading. So when your Pixel 7/Pro receives Android 14 next year, you would have to opt for Android Flash Tool or Fastboot Commands to downgrade to Android 13. With this, you would have got a decent idea regarding the perks and caveats of this method. Let’s now get started with the steps to install the stock firmware on your Pixel 7A/7/Pro using ADB Sideload.
How to Flash Firmware on Pixel 7A/7/Pro via ADB Sideload
The below instructions are listed under separate sections for ease of understanding. Make sure to follow the same sequence as mentioned. Droidwin and its members wouldn’t be held responsible in case of a thermonuclear war, your alarm doesn’t wake you up, or if anything happens to your device and data by performing the below steps.
STEP 1: Install Android SDK
First and foremost, you will have to install the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC. This is the official ADB and Fastboot binary provided by Google and is the only recommended one. So download it and then extract it to any convenient location on your PC. Doing so will give you the platform tools folder, which will be used throughout this guide.
STEP 2: Download Pixel 7A/7/Pro OTA Image
STEP 3: Enable USB Debugging
Next up, you will have to enable USB Debugging so that your device is recognizable by the PC in ADB mode. This will then allow you to boot your device to Recovery Mode. So head over to Settings > About Phone > Tap on Build Number 7 times > Go back to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer Options > Enable USB Debugging.
STEP 4: Boot to Stock Recovery
STEP 5: Install Firmware on Pixel 7A/7/Pro Via ADB Sideload
These were the steps to install stock firmware on your Pixel 7A/7/Pro using ADB Sideload. 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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