Google has announced and shown off Android 15, which is the next major version of its mobile operating system. The development and release cycle of Android typically has a three-phase strategy, and that applies to Android 15 as well.
The first phase is always the Developer Preview phase, which happened earlier this year. It’s then followed by the more public Beta testing phase, and then the final, stable version comes out for everyone.
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 get a look at the upcoming changes so that they can familiarize themselves with the new software. This lets them 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 — this is still early software, so it’s not going to be perfect.
As of July 30, Google has released Android 15 Beta 4 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.
As far as the general public release window for Android 15, it should be sometime in the fall or toward the end of the third quarter of 2024. Going off past records, Android 14 came out in October 2023, and Android 13 launched in August 2022.
Google Pixel
The easiest way to get access to the Android 15 beta 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 the beta first.
The Android 15 beta is available for the following Pixel devices so far:
- 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
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
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 S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S24 Plus
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 Plus
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S22 Plus
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 Plus
- Galaxy S21
Galaxy Z Series
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
Galaxy A Series
- Galaxy A73
- Galaxy A72
- 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 Smasung’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:
- OnePlus 12
- OnePlus Open
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.
Motorola
Similar to Samsung, Motorola has not made any official announcements for its Android 15 support. So we’ll go off another educated guess again.
It’s pretty safe to assume that all Motorola devices released within the past year will be getting Android 15. This includes the recently announced Edge 50 series, last year’s Edge 40 series, the Edge Plus, the Razr Plus (Razr 40 Ultra), and Razr (Razr 40) foldables.
Motorola also releases many budget-friendly phones, like the Moto G 5G (2024) and G Power (2024). These should also get Android 15, though it’s unlikely all of Motorola’s budget phones will be updated.
Motorola is also known to roll out updates slowly, and it claims that some phones, such as the Moto G84 that came out in 2023, will not be getting Android 15. Such claims throw the rest of the potential updates into chaos.
Still, here’s a list of what devices are likely to get Android 15:
- Motorola Razr Plus (2024)
- Motorola Razr (2024)
- Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- Motorola Edge 50 Pro
- Motorola Edge 50 Fusion
- Motorola Razr 40 Ultra / Razr Plus (2023)
- Motorola Razr (2023)
- Motorola Moto X40
- Motorola Moto G73
- Motorola Moto G54
- Motorola Lenovo ThinkPhone
- Motorola Edge Plus (2023)
- Motorola Edge (2023)
- Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- Motorola Edge (2022)
Again, this is speculation based on current Motorola support for its devices. We will update this list once we get a final confirmation.
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 a Nothing Phone 1 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.
Honor
Right now, the Android 15 beta is only available for the following devices from Honor:
- Honor Magic 6 Pro
- Honor Magic V2
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.