Android
Android 15 Beta 4.2 released for Pixel 9 series; Google begins rolling out Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1
Key Points:
- New Update for Pixel 9: Android 15 Beta 4.2 is now available for the Pixel 9 series, ahead of its official release.
- QPR1 Beta 1 Launch: Google has rolled out Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1 for multiple Pixel devices, including older models.
- Upgrade Instructions: Users in the Beta Program will receive the update automatically, with options to opt out of the stable version.
Google has started releasing Android 15 Beta 4.2 for the Pixel 9 series, including the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL. This update serves as the final patch before the official launch of Android 15. You can now download the OTA images directly, although they aren’t yet available on the official Android Beta website.
The Pixel 9 series, which was expected to launch with Android 15, still runs Android 14 out of the box. However, some Android 15 features, like the redesigned screenshot UI, have been backported to Android 14 for these devices. Android 15 is expected to be released for the Pixel 9 and other devices in the coming weeks.
In addition to this, Google has rolled out the Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1 to a range of Pixel devices, including older models like the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series, as well as the Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold. Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs) are more significant updates than the usual monthly bug fixes. They include new UI tweaks and features that don’t require waiting for the next major Android release. Android 15 QPR1 is expected to officially launch in December.
If you’re part of the Android Beta Program, you’ll receive QPR1 Beta 1 automatically. However, if you prefer to get the final stable Android 15 release first, you should opt-out of the Beta Program before installing QPR1 Beta 1. If you do so, you’ll receive a downgrade OTA notification, which will install Android 14. To avoid wiping your device, ignore this update until Google announces the official Android 15 release.
For those interested in providing feedback, the Android Beta Feedback app is available on Pixel devices. You can use it to report any issues directly to Google. Additionally, there’s an active Android Beta community on Reddit where users can share their experiences and troubleshooting tips.
With these updates, Google continues to enhance the Android experience, ensuring that users on both the latest and older Pixel devices have access to new features and improvements ahead of the official Android 15 release.
Most people will be installing via the Android Beta Program, but you can also flash or sideload.
- Pixel 8a: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 8 Pro: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 8: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel Fold: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel Tablet: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 7a: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 7 Pro: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 7: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 6a: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 6 Pro: Factory Image — OTA
- Pixel 6: Factory Image — OTA