Stable Android 15 Update Released For Google Pixel [Download]
The most anticipated stable Android 15 firmware update rolled out today with the latest October 2024 security patch. As the update was delayed to October of this year, all the bugs have been fixed and the entire Pixel lineup is receiving Android 15 starting today; all the way down to the Pixel 6. Here, checkout the Android 15 changelog from October 2024 security patch and download the first stable Android 15 OTA.
The Google Community Manager of Germany published a post stating that all the Android 14 running Pixel devices will receive Android 15. The post also listed all the changes in the update. However, the post was soon taken offline. Some community members managed to capture the post.
Post link taken offline:
https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/302100604/google-pixel-update-%E2%80%93-oktober-2024
Here is what the post says:
The full changelog is listed below. If you want to see the entire post as is, here are a couple of screenshots: Part 1, Part 2.
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List of Google Pixels receiving Android 15
The Android 15 stable finally comes to the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Fold Pro along with the following devices:
- Global
• Pixel 6: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel 6 Pro: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel 6a: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel 7: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel 7 Pro: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel 7a: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel Tablet: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel Fold: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel 8: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel 8 Pro: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel 8a: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel 9: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel 9 Pro: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel 9 Pro XL: AP3A.241005.015
• Pixel 9 Pro Fold: AP3A.241005.015 - Google Fi
• Pixel 6: AP3A.241005.015.A2
• Pixel 6 Pro: AP3A.241005.015.A2
• Pixel 6a: AP3A.241005.015.A2
• Pixel 7: AP3A.241005.015.A2
• Pixel 7 Pro: AP3A.241005.015.A2
• Pixel 7a: AP3A.241005.015.A2
• Pixel Fold: AP3A.241005.015.A2
• Pixel 8: AP3A.241005.015.A2
• Pixel 8 Pro: AP3A.241005.015.A2
• Pixel 8a: AP3A.241005.015.A2 • Pixel 9: AP3A.241005.015.A2
• Pixel 9 Pro: AP3A.241005.015.A2
• Pixel 9 Pro XL: AP3A.241005.015.A2
• Pixel 9 Pro Fold: AP3A.241005.015.A2
Android 15 Full Changelog with October 2024 Update
The October 2024 Update includes bug fixes and improvements for Pixel.
- battery and charging
- Fixed an issue where the device occasionally restarted unexpectedly[2]
- General improvements in charging and battery usage[3]
- biometric method
- Fixed an issue where face unlocking did not work reliably under certain conditions[8]
- Bluetooth
- Fixed an issue where connecting to certain Bluetooth devices or Bluetooth accessories was occasionally not possible[7]
- camera
- General improvements to camera reliability under certain conditions[7]
- display and graphics
- Fixed an issue where a gray shadow appeared on the inner display under certain conditions [10]
- General improvements to the reliability and performance of certain system apps[7]
- General improvements in display reliability[9]
- framework
- Fixed an issue where apps could occasionally not access media files[7]
- system
- Fixed an issue that affected system reliability and performance under certain conditions[1]
- telephony
- Fixed an issue that affected the reliability and performance of adaptive connectivity services* [6]
- General improvements in network connection reliability and performance under certain conditions[5,9]
- user interface
- Fixed an issue where Android icons were not displayed correctly under certain conditions[1]
- Fixed an issue where the animation was not displayed correctly when launching Google Assistant on the lock screen*[7]
- Fixed an issue where the center button would stop responding under certain conditions[3]
- Fixed issue with incoming call notifications under certain conditions[3]
- Fixed an issue that occurred with layouts and animations under certain conditions during transitions[7]
- Fixed an issue that affected the view and reliability of transitions between certain UI elements and animations[3]
- General improvements to the view and reliability of transitions between certain UI elements and animations*[1]
Notes on availability on devices
Bug fixes are available for all supported Pixel models, unless otherwise noted below. Some bug fixes may not be available in all regions or on all carriers.
- *[1] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- *[2] Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a
- *[3] Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL
- *[4] Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro
- *[5] Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a
- *[6] Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL
- *[7] Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- *[8] Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel Tablet
- *[9] Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL
- *[10] Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Android 15 feature list
Android 15 beta brings exciting new features:
- Android 15 activates Satellite Messaging
- Private Space offers the ability to hide apps on your device
- Predictive Back Gesture
- Redesigned Sound Panel and Spatial Audio
- Wallpaper & Style App
- Bluetooth Auto-On Feature
- Revamped volume panel with sliders
- Integrate Credential Manager with autofill
- Integrate single tap sign-up and sign-in with biometric prompts
- WebSQL deprecated in Android WebView
- Gemini Nano
- Circle to Search:
- Private Space in Android 15:
- Theft Detection Lock
- Image Generation and Drag-and-Drop
- RCS and Digital Passes
- Google Find my device Network with offline tracking.
Here is the full list of feature from Android 15
Download Android 15
The easiest way to get Android 15 on Pixel is by visiting phone settings > system updates > download OTA updates.
Similarly, the OTA and full factory images will be available for download below.
- Android Flash Tool Files (Install)
- Download Factory Image Files (Downloads)
- Download OTA images — can be installed without data reset and bootloader unlocking
- Installation Instructions (Install)
- Download Android 15 GSI (Generic System Image)
