Highlights

• The official rollout of Android 15 is delayed until October.
• Google reportedly completed testing Android 15 with Beta 4.2 two weeks ago.
• The report claims Google is aiming to improve system stability.

It’s been two weeks since Google completed the testing of Android 15 with the release of Beta 4.2.

Many tech enthusiasts since then have been waiting for an official rollout of the latest Android.

But it turns out Google has different plans after all.

As per recent reports, Google might not officially roll out the Android 15 until October.

Online Tech News publication Android Authority claimed in one of their recent reports that the Android 15 update is now expected to arrive “possibly even in the middle of the month” in October.

It is important to note that Google has recently released the Pixel 9 series phone with Android 14 out-of-the-box.

And while many reviewers did point out how that is extremely disappointing, users were looking forward to getting an update within weeks to update to Android 15.

According to the publication, Google is holding back the release and delaying it for almost another couple of months to “further improve the system’s stability.”

While there has been no official word from Google yet.

But assuming this report is true and Google is planning to delay the Android 15 rollout, it only means that new Pixel 9 users will have to spend more time with Android 14.

Instead of the Android 15 update, it appears the new Pixel 9 users will get the September 2024 security patch next month.

The final Beta 4 for Android 15 was released in July.

 After the successful beta testing, many experts were expecting a public release as early as August or September.

However, Google released Beta 4.2 and indicated that users should wait for the “final public stable release of Android 15 (AP3A) coming soon.”

In the meantime, Google already started testing the Android 15 QPR1 (Quarterly Platform Release 1) update.

Android 15 QPR1 is expected for a December release.

Despite the delay, Android 15 has been fairly stable on the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro XL devices since the Beta 4.2 release.

However, some features introduced in the Android 15 Beta have been backported to Android 14.

Android 15 is not scheduled to be a major update.

However, it includes many additions that will enhance the user experience such as a Private space, a new Material You volume panel, and enhancements to the widget picker.

Meanwhile, Android 15 is expected to hit the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) next week.

This usually coincides with the latest Android update release for the Pixel device.

However, this year there is an unusual 15-day gap between Android 12’s source code release and the Pixel update.

This gap appears to be quite far in advance.

Android 15 Eligible Devices

The Android 15 stable update will be available for the Google Pixel devices below :

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

Google has started the testing of the Android 15 QPR1 beta program.

Google is offering an early preview of what to expect in the December 2024 Pixel Drop.

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FAQs

Q1. When will Android 15 be released for Pixel 9 devices?

Answer. As per recent reports, Google has completed testing Android 15.

The official rollout for Android 15 on Pixel devices is expected in October, possibly in the middle of the month.

Q2. Why is there a delay in the Android 15 release?

Answer. The delay in the official rollout of Android 15 is due to Google holding back the release to further improve the system’s stability.

Q3. What Android version do the Pixel 9 devices run on?

Answer. Pixel 9 series and other pixel devices will continue to run Android 14 until the official release of Android 15.

Pixel 9 users in the meantime will get the September 2024 security patch.

Q4. What new features does Android 15 include?

Answer. While not much has been revealed yet, Android 15 introduces features such as a Private space, a new Material You volume panel, and enhancements to the widget picker.

Q5. Is Google already working on future updates for Android 15?

Answer. Yes, Google is already testing the Android 15 QPR1 (Quarterly Platform Release 1) update, which is expected to be released in December.

Q6. What are the changes in the upgrade patterns of Android 15?

Google sets major Android updates for Pixel devices with the release of the source code.

This is different this time because of the merger of the Pixel hardware and AOSP teams.

Earlier the updates had between 15-days between the source code release and the Pixel update.

Q7. What is Expected Release Timeline for Android 15 ?

The source code for Android 15 (AOSP) will release next week.

The Pixel update might be delayed this year .

Google isn’t following its usual schedule with the Pixel 9 series launching two months early and four new phones instead of two, means Android 15 wasn’t set for the Pixel 9 series at launch.

It is set google will release the Android 15 update for Pixel phones in October.

This time the gap would be of 30 days or more between the source code release and the Pixel OTA update.

The release date might change, but if it occurs in October, the update is expected to be stable, as the last beta has been available for nearly two weeks.

If this timeline is correct, the Pixel 9 series and other devices will receive Android 14 with the September 2024 security patch next month.

The final public stable release of Android 15, which includes features like Private Space, a new Material You volume panel, and widget picker tweaks, was anticipated in September after earlier expectations of August.

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