- Google has introduced Android 15 as the follow-up to Android 14
- A Developer Preview of Android 15 is available for select Pixel phones
On Friday, February 16, Google officially unveiled Android 15 as the successor to Android 14. The company has also released the first developer preview of the new version for select Pixel smartphones and the Pixel Tablet. As per the timeline shared by the company, you can expect to see the stable version of Android 15 in the second half of 2024.
We will hear more about Android 15 at Google I/O 2024, but the company has shared some details about what you can expect from this new version. As you can expect, Android 15 will bring more performance improvements to the operating system. But Google is also adding partial screen-sharing functionality for when you don’t need to record or share the whole screen of your Android device. Plus, developers are getting more control over the camera when they call it within an app.
Which devices can get the Android 15 Developer Preview?
Google has released the Android 15 Developer Preview images for ten Pixel devices. These devices are Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7a, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet.
Older Pixel phones are unsupported as Google has restricted the developer preview to Tensor-powered devices.
How to download and install the Android 15 Developer Preview
You can download the Android 15 Developer Preview from the Pixel downloads page on the Android Developers website.
To flash the dev preview image on your phone, you can use the Android Flash Tool, or you can do so manually via the command line. Remember, you must unlock the bootloader to flash the system image. If your device bootloader is not already unlocked, unlocking it will wipe the device. So, make sure to back up everything before attempting the installation.
The Android Flash Tool instructions are available on the Android website.
If you are not used to developer previews, it’s best to avoid it and wait for the stable version. Also, don’t install it on your primary device, as it will likely be filled with bugs and issues.
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