However, as is evident by its name, it is a beta build, so you are bound to get bugged by a few issues. These issues are usually along the lines of instability in the OS and performance-related bugs. However, the one that users are currently dealing with has literally made the device unusable. Many have voiced their concern that right after doing a downgrade from Android 14 beta to Android 13, they are now stuck on the Copy Apps & Data screen. They have tried all the possible options present there but they are either taken back to the first setup screen or instead greeted with the “Settings has stopped working” error. Users have even tried sideloading the May 2023 update but to no avail. So if you are also getting bugged by these issues, then this guide will help you rectify it. Follow along.
Fix Stuck on Copy Apps & Data after Downgrade from Android 14
We have shared two different methods below, both of which will wipe off all the data from your device. So only proceed ahead if that’s well and good. 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.
FIX 1: Format and Install via Sideload [Locked Bootloader]
If your bootloader is currently locked then you wouldn’t be able to unlock it as you cannot enable the toggle next to OEM Unlock. In that case, your options are quite limited. So using the ADB Sideload method with a few tweaks might be your best or rather the only bet. In this regard, you should first boot your phone to stock recovery, perform a factory reset, then sideload the May update, and finally once again perform a reset. Here’s how it could be done:
FIX 2: Flash via Fastboot Script or AFT [Unlocked Bootloader]
If your device’s bootloader is unlocked, then you have quite a few ways of addressing this issue. Among them, the two most common ones are flashing the firmware via Fastboot Script or Android Flash Tool. You could refer to our linked guide to get this job done. In this regard, if you are using the Fastboot Script, then it will automatically wipe off all the data on your device whereas if you opt for Android Flash Tool, then make sure to checkmark the Wipe device option.
So these were the two different methods that should help you fix the issue of being stuck on Copy Apps & Data after downgrade from Android 14. 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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