10 Things to Do Before Installing Android Pie

Get Familiar with the Downgrade Process

We recommend getting familiar with the Android downgrade process before you install Android Pie on your phone. This way if something does go wrong, and you can't find a manual fix for the problem, you can drop down with ease.

If the Android Pie update starts causing problems on your Pixel and you can't wait for Google/can't seem to shake the issues, you could try downgrading to an older version of Android in an effort to improve your device's performance. 

There are a bunch of resources out there, but this guide on the Nexus Help Forums is one of the best we've come across. 

Get comfortable with the process now so you aren't panicking later if and when things go awry.