Google accidentally revealed the Android 15 release date: the update will start rolling out today
By ForGeeks Google has leaked today, confirming that Android 15 will start rolling out to Pixel devices within a day. Despite the Android 15 source code appearing on AOSP in early September, an OTA update for Pixel smartphones and tablets has yet to be released. Earlier leaks hinted at a possible release in October, with the specific date being called October 15. Now Google itself has confirmed the information by making an erroneous post on its forum.
And now Google has confirmed the information itself.
Confirmation from Google: Android 15 is coming out today
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A post that Android 15 will be available starting today accidentally appeared on the German Pixel community forum. Although it’s already been removed, Reddit users managed to get emails notifying them of the posting and shared screenshots. It’s solid confirmation that Android 15 will start arriving on compatible Pixel devices within a day.
Android 15 will start arriving on compatible Pixel devices.
According to Google’s post, the update will roll out gradually and will become available to users via carriers around the world within the next week. However, owners of devices with locked carriers may have to wait longer.
According to Google’s post, the update will roll out gradually and become available to users through carriers around the world within the next week.
The official announcement and the start of the OTA update is expected to take place around 10:00am PST, when factory images should also become available for download.
New Features and Pixel Feature Drop
Simultaneous with the release of Android 15, Google will introduce October’s Pixel Feature Drop update, which will add new features and improvements not included in the beta. The update is expected to bring innovations for Pixel Watch as well.
Pixel Watch.
Owners of devices already running the beta version of Android 15 QPR1 will have to exit the beta program to install the stable version, which will require a complete data wipe from the device.
Additionally, owners of devices already running the Android 15 QPR1 beta version will have to exit the beta program to install the stable version, which will require a complete data wipe from the device.
Motorola and other brands may start the update today
Interestingly, Motorola may also release a beta version of Android 15 for its devices today. Some users Moto Edge 50 Fusion in India have reported receiving update notifications for their devices. This is likely to be a beta build, available only to members of the testing program. Other manufacturers such as Xiaomi, Vivo, Nothing are also expected to announce Android 15 release dates for their devices soon.
Moto Edge 50 Fusion India is expected to announce Android 15 release dates for their devices soon.
