Android 15: When to Expect the Public Release?

At the time Google announced to do so with it, they were launching the Pixel 9 series and people as well as tech enthusiasts hoped that Android 15 would finally be released. Interestingly, that failed to happen very often — but Google has shared the launch details and it appears much in line with those Android 13- and possibly even an early look at Android 14-type release cadences. The software is still in beta, and Apple released Beta 4 on July 18th, but we should be in for a final release soon.

The Upcoming Android 15

Soon, Google will officially launch the Android 15 operating system after initially releasing an early available build for testing. The beta is compatible with several Pixel devices and can be downloaded manually on the Pixel 6, 7, Pixel 8, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Fold. Once the final version is released, it can also be installed on the Pixel 9 lineup.

The beta program is also made available for other OEM models like Nothing, OPPO, Xiaomi, and HONOR. Alternatively, in case you do not possess another compatible device and would like to start testing the features that are available for beta program enrolled users, then Android Emulator on your system which is basically a simulated Android environment. Google’s 64-bit system images are accessible by the beta program.

The timeline of the Android 15 final release aligns with the pattern of previous releases. While the developer previews were launched earlier in the year, the operating system is currently in the beta phase, with the latest update being Beta 4. The latest Beta 4 was released in July and was the second step in establishing stability for the operating system. The update indicated that the core functionality has been finalized, and the app developers are making the final tweaks to ensure compatibility when users upgrade.

Since Beta 4 already marks the platform stability, the full launch of Android 15 could happen anytime soon. We believe the update could even arrive as early as next month. While there is no official confirmation from Google on the month of the final roll-out, if we look at the previous generation releases, Android 14 was released on the same day as the Pixel 8 series.

Since the Pixel 9 series was released early on August 13 this year, it came out with Android 14, and Android 15 will naturally come out a little later. Users should be expecting the Android 15 final stable release to come out any time this fall.

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