Android 15 is now available for certain Android phones. It’s been in development since February, went through three phases, and is finally beginning to roll out, starting with Google’s Pixel phones. If you’re waiting for the latest software, well, you don’t have long to wait.
If you’re wondering when your current Android smartphone will get the Android 15 update, here are all the details so far.
When is Android 15 coming out?
As we mentioned already, the typical Android release cycle has three phases: developer preview, public beta testing, and the final release.
The developer preview began on February 16, 2024. With the developer preview, app developers got a look at the upcoming changes so that they can familiarize themselves with the new software. This allows them to plan ahead to add new features to their own apps if desired.
On April 11, we had the first public beta of Android 15. This allows anyone who wants to try out the software ahead of release to test the new features. Beta testers can report issues and bugs to Google, which helps shape the final release of the software. The public beta versions are much more stable and less buggy than the developer preview builds, but remember — it was still considered early software, so it’s wasn’t perfect.
As of August 20, Google has released Android 15 Beta 4.1 for eligible devices for those who are enrolled in Google’s beta testing program. This is available to the public, so you don’t need a special invite or account. Once you’re enrolled in the program, just download the Android 15 beta.
On October 15, 2024, Google began to roll out Android 15 to select devices. Since Android phones consist of several different manufacturers, major OS upgrades roll out at different times. As Google makes the Pixel hardware, it makes sense that Pixel devices would get Android 15 first.
Since each manufacturer is different, we’ll go over each one individually as far as when they’ll get the final Android 15 release.
Google Pixel
The fastest way to get access to Android 15 is to have a Google Pixel device. That’s because Android is developed by Google, and the Pixel lineup is Google’s own hardware, similar to Apple’s iPhone and iOS, so it makes sense that Pixels would get it first.
Android 15 is available for the following Pixel devices:
Unfortunately, the Pixel 5 and earlier won’t be able to get the Android 15 update. But if you have any of the above Pixel devices, then you’re good to go.
Samsung Galaxy
Samsung’s One UI 6 was one of the biggest visual upgrades in many years, but the brand is rumored to be doubling on the visuals and improving animations with One UI 7.
Unfortunately, though we originally thought that the One UI 7 beta was to start rolling out soon, it looks like Samsung revealed in a keynote speech that it would be significantly delayed. How delayed? It will likely arrive with the Galaxy S25 launch in January, which means that this delay is around three months at least.
At the moment, Samsung has not announced any concrete plans about which of its devices will be able to get Android 15. But we can make some educated guesses.
First, Samsung offers at least two years of software upgrades, which it recently bumped up to seven for the latest Galaxy S24 lineup. With this in mind, it’s safe to assume that any Samsung device that shipped with Android 13 out of the box will be eligible for the Android 15 update.
Another set of devices that should get Android 15 are any flagships and midrange phones that launched with Android 11 and have four years of major OS upgrades, as that was Samsung’s policy prior to the change to seven years.
Here’s a list of possible Samsung devices that could get Android 15 based on those factors:
Galaxy S Series
Galaxy Z Series
Galaxy A Series
- Galaxy A73
- Galaxy A55
- Galaxy A54
- Galaxy A53
- Galaxy A35
- Galaxy A34
- Galaxy A33
- Galaxy A25
- Galaxy A24
- Galaxy A23
- Galaxy A15
- Galaxy A14
Galaxy Tab Series
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE
- Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 Plus
- Galaxy Tab S9
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S8 Plus
- Galaxy Tab S8
There are also Samsung’s Galaxy F and M Series phones. In short, there are a lot of possible Samsung phones that will receive the Android 15 update. We just listed out some of the more popular and more recent devices, but as long as it falls within the criteria mentioned above, it should get Android 15.
We will hear from Samsung later with a confirmed list of supported devices for Android 15 and update accordingly.
OnePlus
After Google I/O, it was revealed that the Android 15 beta would roll out to certain OnePlus devices starting May 15, 2024. These include:
Unfortunately, the OnePlus 12R does not seem to be able to get the Android 15 beta at this time.
The Android 15 beta update will have to be manually installed, and there are specific steps laid out for the process in the OnePlus forums. It is highly recommended that a backup is performed before installing, as there is a risk of bricking. The device needs to be running Android 14.0.0.610 and below — versions above this cannot be upgraded without rolling back first.
There are also some reported issues already. With the OnePlus 12, there may be some compatibility issues with Bluetooth connections; the Smart Lock function can’t be used, there are some abnormal camera functions, and some third-party apps aren’t yet compatible and could crash.
The OnePlus Open has the same issues plus some new ones, too. For one, you can’t get the smart select or cutout options when long-pressing the main body of an image in Photos. The size of the drop-down status bar quick switch also shows abnormalities after the screen resolution switches to High from Standard.
If that hasn’t deterred you from installing Android 15 Beta 2 on your OnePlus 12 or OnePlus Open, go ahead and check out how to install it on the forums.
Meanwhile, a stable Android 15 update with OnePlus’ OxygenOS 15 skin may not fully roll out until its next flagship, the OnePlus 13, is announced. Based on promises by the brand, here are the devices eligible for an update:
In addition to the Android 15 beta, OnePlus typically runs limited trials for OxygenOS beta as well. If you are in the U.S. or India, you might have a chance to test it out before the final builds are widely available.
Motorola
Motorola has released a list of its phones that will be eligible to get the Android 15 update. The list is is a bit broad, so your phone is likely covered, especially if you bought it in the past year.
Nothing
At the moment, you can get the Android 15 beta on your Nothing phone, as long as it’s a Nothing Phone 2 or Nothing Phone 2a. Unfortunately, those who have an original Nothing Phone are out of luck.
If you have one of those eligible Nothing Phones, then you should head over to the Nothing Community forums to check out how to download the Android 15 beta on your device.
Based on promises made by Nothing at the time of launching phones, we can expect Android 15 to be delivered to these devices:
Honor
Right now, the Android 15 beta is only available for the following devices from Honor:
If you have one of those devices, you can grab the Android 15 beta right now. Similar to OnePlus, there are some known issues, though a few of them have been fixed. As of July 30, it seems that the only real concern is that there continues to be a low probability of the phone restarting in certain scenarios.
Not a deterrent? Go ahead and check the instructions on how to download the Android 15 beta for your Honor Magic 6 Pro or Magic V2 from the Honor Developers page.
In addition, the following phones are expected to receive the Android 15 update:
Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco
Xiaomi gave its Android skin a complete overhaul — from visuals to the underlying code — with Android 14. In this process, it transitioned the majority of its devices from the landmark MIUI to the new HyperOS that is also slated to run across other smart devices, including its line of EVs.
Xiaomi has already rolled out Android 15 developer preview builds for its flagship, the Xiaomi 14, alongside the Xiaomi 13T Pro and its premium tablet, Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro (12.4-inch only). To download and install the respective firmware updates, head over to Xiaomi’s support page for Android 15 beta updates.
Although the company has yet to declare which devices (in addition to those above) will receive Android 15 updates, we can speculate based on earlier claims about the number of updates. For the sake of simplicity, we limit these to phones only available globally and not limited to specific regions.
Here is the list of phones from Xiaomi and its sister brands Redmi and Poco:
- Xiaomi 14 and 14 Ultra
- Xiaomi 13, 13 Pro, 13 Ultra, 13 Lite
- Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro
- Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro
- Xiaomi 12T and 12T Pro
- Xiaomi Pad 6
- Redmi Note 13 (LTE and 5G variants), 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Plus
- Redmi 13C
- Redmi Note 12
- Redmi 12 (LTE and 5G variants)
- Poco X6 Pro
- Poco F6 and F6 Pro
- Poco M6 and M6 Pro
As previously with MIUI, Xiaomi’s HyperOS updates are not necessarily tied to Android updates. This means that two phones can get the same HyperOS versions with similar features while running different generations. This is good news for cheaper and older phones that are excluded from receiving Android 15 updates, such as the flagship Mi 11 and Mi 10 series.
Realme
Realme, OnePlus’ sister brand, is fairly popular in Asia and is slowly creeping up the charts in other parts of the world. Though the interface it runs is called Realme UI, the interface closely resembles OnePlus’ OxygenOS, which itself is drawn largely from parent Oppo’s ColorOS.
Just like OnePlus, Realme also has an Android 15 beta program, but specifically for the Realme 12 Pro Plus but only for users in India. The instructions are listed in a Realme community post if you have an Indian unit.
However, a larger batch of devices in more regions can be expected to roll out following Google’s and Oppo’ release of their respective updates. Based on previous promises, here are all the Realme phones expected to get the Android 15 update:
Like Xiaomi, we have limited the list to devices widely available globally.
Keep this in mind while installing Android 15 or its betas
Though Google has officially released Android 15, only select devices have the final build, namely Pixel phones. Other manufacturers will be rolling out their own custom user interfaces based on Android 15 on their own schedules, and Samsung is typically the first one in this race, though its One UI 7 interface has faced big delays.
If you don’t have a Pixel, you could still access the Android 15 beta, but it’s important to remember to keep a backup of any crucial data just in case there are any malfunctions in the beta before the final version is released on non-Pixel phones.
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