Android 15 Launches Today: What to Know About Device Update Availability

The Android 15 source code was made available in September, but a corresponding update for Pixel devices has yet to roll out. Recent reports indicate that this update might be on its way today, which coincides with earlier speculations. Initially, it was anticipated that the Android 15 update for Pixel smartphones would occur in October 2024, making today’s news quite credible.

In this article, we will delve into the various reports to determine when you can expect the update on your Android device.

Android 15 Expected to Launch Today for Pixel Devices

A notification about the anticipated release of Android 15 today appeared on a German Pixel community forum. Although Google hastily deleted the post, several users managed to take screenshots, and some even received emails that were subsequently shared on Reddit.

Email regarding the Android 15 release (Image via CalligrapherSingle21 on Reddit)

The email, shown in the image, allegedly informed users that the Android 15 update would soon be available for all Pixel devices currently running on Android 14. Although the original was in German, this is a translated version.

We began to test for the Android 15 update across our Pixel devices and successfully received it on our Pixel 6a, indicating that Google might be rolling it out gradually. Regardless, all compatible Pixel devices are expected to receive the update shortly.

Android 15 update on Pixel 6a (Image via Sportskeeda)

Here’s a list of Pixel devices that are set to receive the Android 15 update:

Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a
Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a
Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a
Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL
Google Pixel Fold, Google Pixel Tablet, Pixel 9 Pro Fold

When Can Other Android Phones Expect Android 15?

Typically, non-Pixel smartphones do not receive the latest Android updates on the same release date. Manufacturers need time to develop and test these updates before they can become available for their devices. This circumstance applies to devices from various brands, including Samsung and OnePlus.

Nonetheless, an X user by the name of @singhalritik111 revealed that they received the Android 15 update on their Motorola device alongside the October security patch on October 15, 2024, specifically on the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion.

While similar updates for other devices might not occur at the same time, flagship models such as those in the Samsung Galaxy S24 and OnePlus 12 series are likely to get the update before others. Other devices may not see the update until much later, possibly in 2025.

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