How to install Android 15 beta on your Pixel device
Google has recently released the initial beta version of Android 15 for public download. To access this update, users are required to join the Android Beta for Pixel program and install the beta version wirelessly. The new Android 15 comes with a host of improvements and features aimed at enhancing productivity, user privacy and security, developer support, communication, performance, and quality. Here's how you can get a taste of Android 15 before stable version releases later this year.
First, know Android 15's new features and improvements
The initial Android 15 beta introduces support for app archiving and unarchiving, a feature designed to help users free up space on their devices. It also includes end-to-end encryption support for contact keys, allowing you to verify other people's contact information. These new features are part of Google's ongoing efforts to enhance user experience by focusing on productivity, privacy, security, and performance.
Android 15 beta: More refined and stable than previews
Although still under development, the Android 15 beta is more refined and stable than any of the Android 15 developer previews. These previews, primarily designed for developers to prepare their apps before public launch, are not recommended as daily drivers due to potential instability and bugs. The beta version, however, is primarily intended for developers and early adopters.
Android 15 beta is compatible with several Pixel devices
The beta version of Android 15 is compatible with a range of Pixel devices, including Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold, and the Pixel Tablet. Users are advised to back up their phones on Android 14 before downloading Android 15 as all data will be erased if they decide to downgrade from Android 15 to Android 14 later.
How to download the first Android 15 beta
To download the first Android 15 beta, users need to visit the Android Beta for Pixel page and sign in with their Google account linked to their Pixel device. After accepting the terms and conditions to enroll in the program, users can install Android 15 on their device by navigating to Settings > System > System update. Enrolled devices will receive continuous updates as they're released in May, June, and July.
