Android 15 beta now available for several smartphones


Google released Android developer preview for Android 15, the next major Android release, back in February and released the beta 1 last month. At the Google I/O, it released the Android 15 beta 2 for several Pixel devices.

Android 15 continues to improve productivity, minimize battery impact, maximize smooth app performance. The update also brings

This also brings Private space that allows users to create a separate space on their device where they can keep sensitive apps away from prying eyes, under an additional layer of authentication.

In tablet and foldable screens, users can choose to “save app pairings”. Similar to regular pinned apps, you can create a split screen, then tap the new button in the Home menu to add it to your home screen.

Android 15 beta for more devices

The company also announced that the beta update will also be available for more brands including iQOO, Lenovo, Nothing, OnePlus, SHARP, OPPO, realme, TECNO, vivo, Xiaomi and HONOR. Even though HONOR has been added to the list, and SHARP has been added, Nokia, ASUS and ZTE that were removed last year are still not in the list.

vivo X100 and iQOO 12

vivo X100 and iQOO 12 users can now download Android 15 Beta 1 update manually. Subsequent Android 15 Betas will be released throughout the summer before the Android 15 stable update is released later this summer.

vivo X100 users in India, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan and iQOO 12 users in India, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia can download the update from the vivo developer website and follow the instructions for the installation.

OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Open

OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Open users can now download Android 15 Beta 1 update manually. This release of Android 15 Beta 1 is tailored for developers and advanced users, so it is not meant for daily use, since OnePlus has mentioned several known issues.

OnePlus 12 users in North America, India, Europe and Global markets and the OnePlus Open users in North America, India, and Europe can download the respective ROM from the OnePlus community and follow the instructions for the installation.

Nothing Phone (2a)

Android 15 developer preview is now available to download for the Nothing Phone (2a) users. This brings Glyph SDK support, new Wallpaper and Nothing boot animation. There are known issues with fingerprint and face unlock registration, and doesn’t come with the Nothing X / Weather / Launcher / Recorder / Widgets app.

Nothing Phone (2a) users can download the ROM from the Nothing community and follow the instructions for the installation.

Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 13T Pro, and Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12

Android 15 Developer Preview is now available for Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 13T Pro, and Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4. You can download the preview build from the Xiaomi website and flash the ROM manually after unlocking the bootloader.

realme 12 Pro+ 5G

realme 12 Pro+ 5G is the first realme device to get the Android 15 Beta. You can download the beta build from the realme community website and flash the ROM manually by following the instructions.

HONOR Magic6 Pro and HONOR Magic V2

HONOR Magic6 Pro and HONOR Magic V2 are the first devices to receive Android 15 beta update. The user experience will be much improved by the upcoming Android 15, which will include enhanced security and privacy, optimized device resource management and many more experience optimization, said the company.

Users of these devices can download the ROM from the HONOR developer’s website and flash the ROM manually by following the instructions.

TECNO CAMON 30 Pro 5G

TECNO CAMON 30 Pro 5G has received Android 15 Beta update. You can download the beta build from the TECNO community website and flash the ROM manually by following the instructions.

Lenovo Tab Extreme

Lenovo Tab Extreme is the first Lenovo device to get the Android 15 Beta. You can download the beta build from the Lenovo developer website and flash the ROM manually by following the instructions.

SHARP AQUOS sense8

SHARP AQUOS sense8 is the first SHARP device to get the Android 15 Developer Preview. You can download the beta build from the SHARP website and flash the ROM manually by following the instructions. There are several known issues mentioned by the company.

OPPO Find N3 and OPPO Find X7

OPPO has released Android 15 Beta 1 update for the OPPO Find N3 for Singapore and Indonesia. ColorOS based on Android 15 will be released later this year, said the company. OPPO Find X7 is getting Android 15 beta in China.

Even though OPPO’s Android 15 beta update page is now live yet, the company has rolled out Android 15 beta for the OPPO Find X7 smartphone in China.


Author: Srivatsan Sridhar

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