How to install the Android 15 public beta

We don’t recommend installing the Android 15 public beta, but if you insist… here’s how to do it.

How to install the Android 15 public beta

Google just released the first public beta of Android 15 for those with a compatible Pixel device (complete list below) to install and start testing. The update includes several new features and improvements, including better camera tools for apps and improved health-tracking features.

It should only be installed on development devices or non-primary devices due to bugs and other performance issues.

As its name implies, this version of Android 15 isn't finished yet. In its beta status, it's more polished than earlier developer previews, but those who install it will still encounter bugs and other issues. As such, it should only be installed on development or secondary devices due to bugs and other performance issues that are sure to crop up.

That said, if you insist on installing the Android 15 public beta, I'll walk you through the process below.

How to install the Android 15 public beta

How to install the Android 15 public beta

How to install the Android 15 public beta

First, you need to enroll your device in the beta program

Unlike the developer previews that require you to install them via a wired connection to your computer, factory resetting your phone in the process, the public beta is available as a simple over-the-air update. But before you can receive the update, you'll need to enroll your compatible Pixel device into the Android Beta Program, and then download ind install the update. Here are the steps you'll need to follow:

How to install the Android 15 public beta

How to install the Android 15 public beta

How to install the Android 15 public beta

How to install the Android 15 public beta

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  1. Visit the Android Beta Program website.
  2. Sign in with the same Google account you have linked to your Pixel device.
  3. Click on the View Your eligible devices button.
  4. Find the Pixel device you want to enroll in the program.
  5. Click the blue Opt In button under the device.
  6. Make sure the top of the window has Android 15 Beta Program selected, scroll through and read through the terms and conditions, then check all of the boxes.
  7. Next, select Confirm and enroll.

You'll see a confirmation window letting you know the process was a success, with instructions detailing how to install the beta.

Next, you need to install the beta over the air

How to install the Android 15 public beta

To install the beta, you'll need to grab your Pixel device and follow these steps:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Scroll down and select System > Software update > System update.
  3. Check for an update. If the update isn't showing up yet, keep trying every 10 minutes or so.
  4. Once the update is found, follow the prompts to complete installation.

How to install the Android 15 public beta

How to leave the Android 15 developer preview

If, after installing the Android 15 beta, you decide it's too buggy and not something you want to deal with, you can use the method outlined above to leave the program, and then download and install the current stable version of Android 14 by selecting Opt Out instead of Opt In on the Android Beta Program website. But keep in mind — the process will factory reset your phone, erasing all of your apps and settings.

How to install the Android 15 public beta

FAQ

Q: Which Pixel phones is the developer preview available for?

To install the Android 15 public beta, you'll need to have one of the following Pixel devices:

  • Pixel 6
  • Pixel 6 Pro
  • Pixel 6a
  • Pixel 7
  • Pixel 7 Pro
  • Pixel 7a
  • Pixel 8
  • Pixel 8 Pro
  • Pixel Fold
  • Pixel Tablet

Q: Will the Android 15 beta come to non-Pixel devices?

Eventually. Other smartphone makers such as OnePlus and Motorola traditionally have run their own beta programs to give their users a chance to test out the next version of Android on their phones. Right now, we don't have any information about when to expect such programs.

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