Android 15 Developer Preview- Code name Vanilla ice cream

Updated on: November 2, 2024

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Google has released the first developer preview of the Android 15 code name, Vanilla Ice Cream. Users who have Pixel smartphones can upgrade.

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Android 15: Only for developers?

Google released its first developer preview for Android 15, and developers can download and test it. Google’s prime focus is on the privacy and security of the device; not just that, Google will also be improving its camera app so that smartphones take better advantage of hardware. The developer preview also focuses on managing heat and processing power.

Google released an early version for developers so that they could build their apps for the next-generation OS, or Android OS.

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Google always releases its developer preview for developers, but normal users can also download it and taste the new features. A bit of a warning: if you have a Pixel as a secondary device only, then you should try downloading it because developer previews are not that stable and might break your device. Users who want to download Android 15 must understand that the developer preview includes a lot of bugs and that a few apps have also become incompatible.

To install the Android 15 Developer Preview, you need to flash your device with the Android Flash Tool. Then you can enjoy Android 15 on your device.

Google might release Android 15 beta in April or May, so if you want a bug-free experience, wait a few months. For the stable version, wait until July. The final version might be expected to be released sometime in the fall.

Android 15 developer preview: What’s new?

The Android 15 developer preview focuses on user privacy and security. Google camera improvements and more.

Privacy and security:

With the most recent iteration of Privacy Sandbox, which improves privacy on Android, Google is enhancing its privacy. By preventing data access from third parties, it enhances privacy with regard to mobile advertising. Users using Android 15 will also be able to share a portion of their screen as opposed to the entire screen.

Google is also improving its camera hardware and will give developers more control over it; this includes the Google Pixel camera and GPUs. These enhanced controls allow users to connect MIDI 2.0 devices via USB, change the flash strength, and brighten the camera preview, among other things.

Google is also focusing on heat and power management tools via an improved Android Dynamic Performance framework to help developers optimize their applications and games.

Android 15 Developer Preview: Supported Devices

Google releases a developer preview for only pixel devices. Pixel 6 onwards will receive a developer preview; other Android devices will not get a developer preview but will get a beta program. Check the list down below if you want to update.

Pixel 6
Pixel 6 Pro
Pixel 7
Pixel 7 Pro
Pixel 8
Pixel 8 Pro
Pixel Fold
Pixel Tablet

Tips before installing the Android 15 Developer Preview

These pre-release software has lots of bugs and is unstable, and installing them may break your device or you may also lose data. We recommend that you take backups of your data. If your backup data is large, then you might need a Google One subscription.

Android 15 Back up TD

To backup your device, go to Settings > Google > Backup and tap Back Up Now. Once you have backed up your data, you are good to go and download the Android 15 developer preview.

Enable USB debugging and OEM unlocking:

To install, follow the steps below.

1. Go to About Phone in the Settings app, then select Build Number and tap it seven times. When prompted, enter your password to open a new Developer Options menu in your settings.

2. After that, in order for data to be sent between your computer and phone, you must activate USB debugging. Select the Developer Options menu and turn on USB debugging. Tap OK when the notification that appears briefly explains the purpose of USB debugging.

3. Lastly, turn on OEM unlocking while you’re still in Developer Options.

Flash Android 15

1. First, select Allow ADB access from the pop-up window (disable any ad blockers if they are present).
2. Select your device from the list by clicking Add new device, then click Connect.
3. To provide Android Flash Tool access to your Pixel, select the box next to “Always allow from this computer” and then press Allow.
4. Go back to your PC and select Popular builds > Developer Preview.
5. Select Install build and click Confirm after that.

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