Google has just released the first public beta of Android 15 for those with compatible Pixel devices (full list below) to install and start testing. The update includes several new features and improvements, including better in-app camera tools and improved health tracking.
Due to bugs and other performance issues, it can only be installed on development or non-primary devices.
As the name suggests, this version of Android 15 is not yet complete. In beta status, it’s more polished than the earlier developer preview, but people who install it will still encounter bugs and other issues. Therefore, it should only be installed on development or secondary devices as bugs and other performance issues are bound to occur.
That said, if you insist on installing the Android 15 public beta, I’ll walk you through the process below.
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How to install Android 15 public beta
First, you need to register your device into the beta program
Unlike developer previews, which require you to install them via a wired connection to your computer and factory reset your phone in the process, public betas are available through a simple over-the-air update. But before you receive the update, you’ll need to enroll your compatible Pixel device in the Android Beta program, then download and install the update. Here are the steps you need to follow:
- Visit the Android Beta Program website.
- Sign in with the same Google Account associated with your Pixel device.
- click View your eligible devices button.
- Find the Pixel device you want to enroll in the program.
- click blue Opt in button below the device.
- Make sure the top of the window has Android 15 Beta Program Once selected, scroll through and read the terms and conditions, then check all boxes.
- Next, select Confirm and register.
You’ll see a confirmation window letting you know the process was successful and including instructions detailing how to install the beta.
Next, you need to install the beta over the air
To install the beta, you need to pick up your Pixel device and follow these steps:
- Open set up app.
- Scroll down and select System > Software Update > System Update.
- Check for updates. If updates don’t show up yet, try every 10 minutes or so.
- Once the update is found, follow the prompts to complete the installation.
How to exit Android 15 Developer Preview
If after installing Android 15 Beta, you decide that it has too many bugs and is not an issue you want to deal with, you can leave the program using the method above and then download and install the current stable version of Android 14 by selecting Opt in Android Beta Opt out rather than opt in on the program website. But remember, this process will factory reset your phone and delete all your apps and settings.
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FAQ
Q: Which Pixel phones is the developer preview available for?
To install the Android 15 public beta, you need to have one of the following Pixel devices:
- Pixel 6
- Pixel 6 Pro
- Pixel 6a
- Pixel 7
- Pixel 7 Pro
- Pixel 7a
- Pixel 8
- Pixel 8 Pro
- Pixel folding
- pixel tablet
Q: Will Android 15 Beta be available on non-Pixel devices?
finally. Other smartphone makers such as OnePlus and Motorola have traditionally run their own beta programs to give users a chance to test the next version of Android on their phones. At this time, we do not have any information on when such a program will be launched.