Do you own an older Pixel phone and feel left out when your friends use the exclusive Magic Eraser feature on their Pixel 6 or 6 Pro? Here’s good news: you can get Magic Eraser on your older Pixel phone too, and we’ll show you how.
How to Use Magic Eraser on Older Pixel Phones
To use Magic Eraser on your older Pixel phone, you must download the latest version of Google Photos app from a Pixel 6 phone. Here’s how to do it:
- Get Split APKs Installer (SAI) from Play Store and install it.
- Download the compressed file containing the essential files for Magic Eraser from a reliable source.
- Open SAI, and click on “Install APK.”
- Choose “System File Picker” and grant access permission for SAI to access files on your phone.
- Select the downloaded ‘.zip’ file.
- Click on “Install.”
- Enable SAI to install unknown applications.
- Tap “Update” when prompted, and you’re done!
Note that this will only work on older Pixel phones running Android 12.
Compatibility with Most Pixel phones
Magic Eraser works on older Pixel phones like Pixel 5, 5a, 4 XL, and 4a. Although it crashed on the first use, it works on Pixel 3. So, you don’t need to spend big bucks on a Pixel 6 solely to use this feature.
FAQs
Can I access Magic Eraser on non-Pixel phones?
No, it is only available on Pixel phones running Android 12.
Would downloading APK files from third-party sources harm my phone?
APK files from third-party sources may contain malware, which may be harmful to your phone. However, downloading from trusted sites is generally safe. Also, don’t forget to scan the files before installation.
What are the other features of the Google Camera app?
The Google Camera app offers features like Night Sight, Portrait, and Cinematic Pan.
What should I do if Magic Eraser crashes?
You can uninstall and reinstall the Google Photos app, clear the cache, or restart your phone.
Conclusion
Now you know how to get Magic Eraser on your older Pixel phone, making photo editing a whole lot easier. Share this article with your friends and family if you found it helpful. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask us via our contact form.
