Android 15: Here's how to install it on Google Pixel devices

Android 15 update comes with new features including Private Space, Theft Detection, and Offline Devices

Tech Desk - Oct 16, 2024

An undated image of Android 15. — Google

Android 15 has finally started to roll out to select Google Pixel devices on Wednesday (October 15). The highly anticipated update includes various security features and enhancements across apps, including camera, messaging, and passkeys.

What’s new in Android 15?

Google’s Pixel devices are the first Android devices to receive the Android 15 update. The update comes with a plethora of new features, such as Private Space, Theft Detection, Offline Devices, and Remote Lock.

Alongside the Android 15 update, a new Feature Drop is also available for Pixel devices.

Which Google Pixel devices support Android 15?

The listed below Pixel phones can run the Android 15 update.

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

Notably, Android 15 is the last major Android OS upgrade for Pixel 6 devices.

How to install Android 15

If you want to install the Android 15 update right now on the above-mentioned compatible devices, follow the instructions below.

The easiest way to install Android 15 on Google Pixel devices is to launch the Settings app on your Google Pixel phone and navigate to System.
Now, scroll down and tap on Software Updates.
Then, tap on System Update, and it will take you to the installation screen.

However, you can also manually install the update on Google Pixel devices by using the sideloading process.