In addition to new versions of Gemini and a host of new AI-related features, Google also used I/O 2024 to announce the launch of a second beta Android 15the next version of the operating system, which will be officially released in the fall and will contain important security improvements and new features.
The beta announcement also brought with it a new list of compatible phones that need to be updated to the first Android 15 beta; a list that includes not only Google smartphones (which are directly receiving Beta 2), but also brands such as Xiaomi, Nothing, Oppo, OnePlus, Honor or Vivo, among other things.
The list, in particular, was published on the official Android blog, where they are shown. steps to follow to update your device to Android 15. Of course, it’s important to note that this is a test version, so not all Android 15 features may be available. Additionally, it is not fully functional; That is, there may be errors or other types of failures, as well as minor problems accessing some applications.
List of mobile phones compatible with Android 15 beta
Google (everyone is getting Android 15 beta 2)
- Pixel 8 Pro
- Pixel 8
- Pixel 8a
- Pixel 7 Pro
- Pixel 7
- Pixel 7A
- Pixel 6 Pro
- Pixel 6
- Puksel 6a
- Pixel fold
- Pixel tablet
Xiaomi
- Xiaomi 14
- Xiaomi 13T Pro
- Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
HONOR
- HONOR Magic 6 Pro
- HONOR Magic V2
IQOO
- iQOO 12
Lenovo
- Lenovo Tab Extreme
Nothing
- Nothing Phone (2a)
Cell phones OnePlus compatible with Android 15
- OnePlus 12
- OnePlus Open
OPPO
- OPPO Find N3
the real me
- Realme 12 Pro+ 5G
Cell phones spicy compatible with Android 15
- Sharp AQUOS sense8
Techno
- TECNO CAMON 30 Pro 5G
Alive
- Vivo X100
How to update
If you have any of the above-mentioned models and want to try out Android 15 as soon as possible, you just need to follow these steps to update to the new version.
- Go to this site and find the brand of your smartphone.
- Then click “Get the beta” Android 15. The page will redirect you to the manufacturer’s website, namely to the section where the update steps are shown.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.; Remember that although the versions are the same, each brand has its own level of customization. Therefore, it is important to follow the instructions carefully to avoid installation problems.
Some brands, such as Nothing, also show on their website the steps you need to follow if you want to downgrade to pre-Android 15. In all cases, it is recommended to make a backup to avoid losing data.
Source: Hiper Textual
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