Android 15 QPR2 brings March security fix and fresh features

Google has started rolling out the Android 15 QPR2 update, packed with the March 2025 security patch and a new Pixel Feature Drop. This update reaches devices like the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold. It’s the final big update for Android 15 and comes with some exciting changes.

New Tools and Tricks

With Android 15 QPR2, the old Do Not Disturb setting transforms into “Modes.” You can now customize multiple Modes, like Bedtime, Flip to Shhh, and Game Dashboard, or even make your own. Each Mode lets you pick a name, icon, and schedule—like turning on at a set time or during calendar events. You decide what notifications come through, such as calls, messages, or app alerts, and tweak display settings like grayscale or a dimmed screen. Find this in the Settings app under Modes, or switch it on with a Quick Settings tile.

There’s also a “Notification cooldown” feature. If tons of alerts hit at once, your phone quiets down for up to two minutes, though calls and alarms still get through. Check it out in Settings > Notifications.

Small but Cool Updates

If you use just one keyboard in Gboard, the globe icon vanishes from the corner. Bluetooth device details now show battery percentage rings, and the Quick Settings tile gets a live image. Other tweaks include app icons in toast messages, a fresh QR code design for Wi-Fi sharing, and themed icons in Pixel Launcher losing their “Beta” tag. Plus, all Pixel devices from 6 to 9 Pro Fold now run on the updated Linux kernel 6.1.99.

Security Boost

The March patch fixes 31 issues from March 1 and 13 more from March 5, with risks ranging from serious to critical. Google notes that two flaws, CVE-2024-43093 and CVE-2024-50302, are already being targeted by attackers in a limited way. This update keeps your Pixel running smoothly, safer, and with a few handy new features to enjoy!