Google has just started rolling out Android 15 to compatible smartphones. Service introduced first, brand pixels.
Without warning, Google releases the new version of its operating system. Symbolically, it chose October 15 to distribute Android 15. Since 6 pm, owners of smartphones – and tablets – from the brand have been able to install it.
The German branch of Google made a mistake this morning by publishing the announcement of Android 15, before quickly removing it. But the email has been sent to the users. A few hours later, we got confirmation that something was indeed happening.
Android 15 is finally arriving on Pixels, two months after the release of the Pixel 9, the first generation of Google smartphones to start life under an older version of Android.
How to install Android 15?
To update your Google Pixel phone to Android 15 you must go to the device settings by following this path:
System > Software updates > System update
Android 15 download weight is 1.44GB on the Pixel 7 Pro and 1.07GB on the Pixel 9 Pro, as seen on Frandroid.
What's new in Android 15?
Android 15 is packed with new features that we describe in detail in our dedicated profile.
In addition to the October security updates, we are also entitled to the theft detection function that uses artificial intelligence to block the phone if it is snatched from the hands, in particular.
On the Pixel Tablet and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the taskbar detaches to overlay over existing apps. On the photo side, we have access to the Low Light Boost function which allows you to enlarge photos taken in low light. Third party apps have better control over flash.
In addition, satellite messages began to appear. It allows you to send and receive messages without the need for a mobile or Wi-Fi connection.
These features come with others thrown in in a particularly generous Pixel Features Drop.
Which Pixels have been updated to Android 15?
Google devices updated to Android 15 are as follows:
When is Samsung's Android 15 release date?
If we're talking about Pixels here, they're not the only ones that will get Android 15. Samsung has already unveiled One UI 7 which is based on this new version.
Samsung plans to launch the Android 15 update accompanied by the One UI 7 interface by the end of 2024 on its smartphones. A beta version of One UI 7 will be available to developers before the end of this year, while the stable version is expected to roll out in early 2025. The Galaxy S24s will be among the first devices to receive this update, along with the Galaxy S25s, S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra.
