The latest Android 15 beta is now available – perfect for those of you that want to test out Google’s latest version of the operating system. Considering that the full Android 15 release date is still some time away, opting in to the beta is the only way of getting a taste of what’s to come in Android 15, but only a handful of devices are compatible with the beta. It is open for both developers and the public and we explain how it all works below.
There are plenty of rumored features slated and we’re eagerly awaiting the next Google I/O which is coming in mid-May this year which should give us plenty more information on what’s new.
Android 15 beta 2 release date predicted
Given the fact that beta 1 already launched in April, we’re now looking forward to the second beta version. Generally speaking, we get to see a new beta arrive every single month, with some small patches in-between. If we look back to last year, we can see that Android 14 beta 1 released on April 12th, followed by beta 2 on May 10th during Google I/O last year.
With that in mind, we can (rather) safely predict that the Android 15 beta 2 release date should take place during Google I/O this year which is already scheduled for on May 14th, 2024.
Android 15 beta 1 release date – out now
Google announced the first beta of Android 15 on April 11th, 2024 in this blog post. This follows the usual release schedule we’ve seen in past Android versions, as demonstrated by the roadmap below. This initial release was followed up by the Beta 1.2 patch on April 25th, as detailed in this Reddit post, fixing multiple bugs and addressing performance issues.
How to sign up for Android 15 public beta program
We’re officially out of the Developer Preview stage of development, which means that the public beta is available for anyone that wishes to sign up. This is can be done by following the steps on the Android Beta Program page. You’ll need a Google account registered on your device (which has to be one of the eligible Google Pixels we’ve listed further below). If everything is compatible, you can then opt in your device and then select the beta program you want to be enrolled in.
Something to remember is that once your device is enrolled, you will not be able to un-enrol back to a public stable version of Android without first wiping locally saved data. Unsurprisingly, you’ll also have to agree to their Terms of Service to be accepted.
What does the Android 15 beta change?
There are a few things to get excited about in the Android 15 beta so far, though we’re still waiting for Google to confirm even more new features coming to the latest version of the operating system. We expect that many will be revealed soon at Google I/O. However, so far, we’ve seen Beta 1 launch with changes such as:
- Edge-to-edge content display
- App archiving available by default
- Improved character spacing for languages such as Chinese or Japanese
- Smoother experience when using NFC
Can my phone run the Android 15 beta?
By having look at the Android beta program FAQs, we can get a full list of eligible devices for the Android 15 beta. As you’ll see, it is restricted to the most recent generations of Google Pixel phones and the Pixel Tablet. As explained above, you’ll need to enrol your eligible device in the beta program before you get access to the beta.
- Pixel 6
- Pixel 6 Pro
- Pixel 6a
- Pixel 7
- Pixel 7 Pro
- Pixel 7a
- Pixel Tablet
- Pixel Fold
- Pixel 8
- Pixel 8 Pro
Final word
That wraps up everything we know about the latest version of the Android 15 beta. Beta releases are scheduled to run until at least July, with the final release coming some time following. Platform stability, Google’s recognition that the operating system is ready for some final testing by developers, will happen in June, so not too long to go now. We expect monthly beta versions until then, and much to is be revealed at Google’s next big event.
