Google has actually revealed and flaunted Android 15, which is the next significant variation of its mobile os. The advancement and release cycle of Android normally has a three-phase method, and that uses to Android 15.
The very first stage is constantly the Developer Preview stage, which occurred previously this year. It's then followed by the more public Beta screening stage, and after that the last, steady variation comes out for everybody.
If you're questioning when your existing Android mobile phone will get the Android 15 upgrade, here are all the information up until now.
When is Android 15 coming out?
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As we pointed out currently, the normal Android release cycle has 3 stages: designer sneak peek, public beta screening, and the last release.
The designer sneak peek started on February 16, 2024. With the designer sneak peek, app designers get a take a look at the approaching modifications so that they can acquaint themselves with the brand-new software application. This lets them prepare ahead to include brand-new functions to their own apps if preferred.
On April 11, we had the very first public beta of Android 15. This enables anybody who wishes to try the software application ahead of release to evaluate the brand-new functions. Beta testers can report problems and bugs to Google, which assists form the last release of the software application. The general public beta variations are a lot more steady and less buggy than the designer sneak peek constructs, however keep in mind– this is still early software application, so it's not going to be ideal.
Since August 20, Google has actually launched Android 15 Beta 4.1 for qualified gadgets for those who are registered in Google's beta screening program. This is offered to the general public, so you do not require an unique welcome or account. As soon as you're registered in the program, simply download the Android 15 beta.
As far as the public release window for Android 15, it needs to be at some point in the fall or towards completion of the 3rd quarter of 2024. Going off previous records, Android 14 came out in October 2023, and Android 13 introduced in August 2022.
Google Pixel
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The simplest method to get access to the Android 15 beta is to have a Google Pixel gadget. That's due to the fact that Android is established by Google, and the Pixel lineup is Google's own hardware, comparable to Apple's iPhone and iOS, so it makes sense that Pixels would get the beta.
The Android 15 beta is offered for the following Pixel gadgets up until now:
- Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Pixel 8 and 8 Pro
- Pixel 8a
- Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
- Pixel 7a
- Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
- Pixel 6a
- Pixel Fold
- Pixel Tablet
