Download Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL Android Q Beta 3

Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL are the two camera focused mid-range smartphones released in 2019. Pixel 3a features the same camera sensors as that of the current flagships โ€“ Pixel 3 and 3 XL. So you can say the camera quality has not been compromised here. Moreover, you will also find the same Google Camera version found in all the Pixel series phones; that everyone in Android community is so fond of. The two devices come with latest Android 9.0 Pie firmware update out of the box. However, you can now install the latest Android Q beta 3 onto your Pixel 3a and 3a XL via full system images.

Android Q Beta 3 was also announced at theย Google I/O 2019. According to theย Android Developersย Blog, the Androidย Q (specifically the beta 3) includes several new featuresย such as support forย 5G networks, Live Caption, Suggested actions in notifications, native Dark Theme, new and Full Gestural navigation system, advanced Digital Wellbeing, Focus Mode, Family Link, and much much more.

Moreover, Google packed new privacy features where you can easily opt out of services you donโ€™t want anymore. On top of that, the manufacturer also added several security features to your Google account and Android phones in particular. Developers can test features like Bubbles โ€“ a new way to multitask, Foldables emulator, Improved shareop-sheet, Directional and Zoomable microphones, Compatibility through public APIs, and much more.

You will also find upgrades to the core Android functionality including:

  • Improved peer-to-peer and internet connectivity,
  • Wi-Fi performance modes,
  • Full support for Wi-Fi RTT accurate indoor positioning,
  • Audio playback capture,
  • Dynamic depth for photos,
  • New audio and video codecs,
  • Vulkan 1.1 and ANGLE,
  • Thermal API,
  • ART optimizations

You can learn about all the Android Q features from this post.

Download Android Q Beta 3 for Google Pixel 3a (XL)

Google announced Android 10 Q beta 3 officially earlier this month for all the Pixel series phones. However, as the Pixel 3a devices were launched the same day, the beta system images were not available. Including the Pixel 3 series, there are a total of 21 devices with Android Q beta version from several other OEM manufacturers like Essential Phone, OnePlus, Sony Xperia, Nokia, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Realme, LG, and more.

As for the pixel 3a and 3a XL, you can also sign up for Android Q beta 3 via theย Android Beta enrollment siteย startingย early June. Soon these devices will soon be eligible for over-the-air (OTA) updates.

For now, the only feasible option available to update Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL devices to Android Q Beta 3 is viaย system image download. The OTA update images are also not yet available.

Moreover, if you have already installed Q Beta 3 on your Pixel 3a (XL) devices and want to downgrade back to Android 9, then you may need to un-enroll or go back to the Pie releaseย before Juneย by manually flashing theย factory images.

Download Android Q system images for Pixel 3a (XL)

Pixel 3a sargo-qpp3.190404.015-factory-29c0085a.zip
Pixel 3a XL bonito-qpp3.190404.015-factory-5e076e9c.zip

For detailed instructionsย on how to install system images or factory images onto Google pixel devices, visit our previous Android Q beta 3 for Pixel series post here. This procedure requires Fastboot installation and it is recommended that you Unlock the Bootloader first.

Note: If you run into any issues, like if your phone variants wonโ€™t support unlocking the bootloader, then you Can directly contact Pixel support. They will help you with the process or provide a workaround for your device.


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