Google introduced the Magic Eraser tool for Google Photo, which uses AI to remove distractions and objects in photos, at the Google Pixel 6 launch event. At that time, Google did not reveal if other devices will get this feature.
However, this feature works on older Pixel phones after side-loading the same version of the Google Photos APK found on the Pixel 6. It worked for me on the Pixel 3. This just replaces the older Google Photos version with the new Google Photos version 5.64 that brings the ‘Magic Eraser’ feature in the ‘Tools’ section.
Pixel 4, Pixel 4a and even older Pixel users, including those who are running Android 11 are reporting that it works for them. It is not clear if the APK sideloading will work on non-Pixel Pixel phones. It did not work for me on the realme GT Neo 2 running Android 11.
Google might bring the Magic Eraser feature to older Pixel models, via Pixel Feature Drop, in the future. We will have to wait to see if the company will add this as a premium feature for Google One subscribers. You can from the download the APK from APK mirror here and check if it works on your phone.