Android 15releases technically started back in February with Google’s first developer preview of the new version, but the pre-release program really only kicked off in earnest about ten days ago withAndroid 15 Beta 1. This was the first iteration of the OS that was intended for public testing, and the testers have certainly done their job already, discovering dozens of major bugs with the firmware. To that end, Google is already back with a second public beta version of Android 15.
Android 15: Availability, timeline, and what’s new in Google’s latest software release
Now available on Pixel 6 and newer
Google announcedAndroid 15 Beta 1.1 on Reddit today, calling it a “patch version,” but there’s enough to be excited about if you’re planning on installing this build on your daily driver. The new version has a build number of AP31.240322.023 and a security patch level of April 2024 on supported devices, which include all Pixel devices starting with the Pixel 6. Therelease notesmention the following fixes:
This minor update to Android 15 Beta 1 includes the following fixes:
The NFC problems were the most glaring ones with Beta 1. The functionality was largely broken in Google’s first public release, and opening the menu underSettings → Connected devices → Connection preferences → NFCyielded a blank page devoid of any options. A close second to that was an issue that prevented some users from getting the new version — after installing Android 15 Beta 1 and rebooting, these people were greeted by Android 14 after the system evidently rolled back the installation.
The update is already rolling out — if you’reenrolled in the beta program, you should see it if you head toSettings → System → Software update → System updateand tap theCheck for updatesbutton. It’s a relatively small OTA, clocking in at under 30MB in the devices we’ve tested, but it does take a while to install. If you’d rather use the manual method, you can sideload theOTA fileor flash thefactory imagesnow that they’re available on Google’s site.
