This guide walks you through setting up ADB for wireless commands on all platforms. If your Android device doesn't start, use ADB to enter Android's recovery mode.

If you'd prefer to sideload your OTA system update manually, you can do the following: Download the latest Android SDK platform-tools and extract the folder to your desktop for easy access.

Using the sideload command, and the newest version of adb from the Android SDK, one could update their Nexus device through stock recovery, without having to root or flash a custom recovery.

With your files backed up, here’s what you’ll need in order to sideload Android 10 onto your Pixel: Your Pixel phone. USB-C charging cable.

If something fails, like it did for me, proceed to Scenario 2. Note: To flash the update via adb sideload, y ou don't need to unlock the bootloader and have your data wiped if yours is still locked .