The Big Android 15 Update Could Hit Pixel Phones on October 15th

According to a recent report by Android Headlines, Google is expected to roll out the stable Android 15 build for compatible Pixel devices on October 15. This would mark a departure from the company's usual Monday release schedule, as October 14 is a holiday in the US (Columbus Day).

If accurate, this would mean that Android 15's stable build will land for the public nearly 45 days after its source code went live on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) in early September. This delay is the longest in the operating system's history, with the previous maximum being a 15-day delay with Android 12's over-the-air (OTA) update for Pixel phones.

The report does not provide insight into Google's delay in releasing Android 15's stable build to Pixel devices, despite pushing the operating system's source code to AOSP in early September. However, Android expert Mishaal Rahman previously suggested that the extra time would allow Google to squash more bugs and improve the OS's overall stability, ultimately delivering a better user experience.

Wear OS 5 May Drop Alongside Android 15 on October 15

Whenever it rolls out, Android 15 will be available on Pixel 4 and newer Google devices, including the Pixel 9 series. The company has also yet to release Android 14-based Wear OS 5 for the original Pixel Watch and Watch 2. It is possible that Wear OS 5 may go live for Google's smartwatch lineup on the same day as Android 15 for Pixels.

For those eager to try out Android 15, joining the beta program is an option. Google is already beta testing Android 15 QPR1, the first quarterly platform release of the OS that should drop in December 2024. However, it is worth noting that joining the beta program may result in encountering random bugs and issues.

Key Takeaways

• Android 15 may roll out to Pixel devices on October 15, a departure from Google's usual Monday release schedule.
• The delay in releasing Android 15's stable build is the longest in the OS's history, at nearly 45 days after its source code went live on AOSP.
• Wear OS 5 may drop alongside Android 15 on October 15 for Google's smartwatch lineup.
• Joining the Android 15 beta program is available for those eager to try out the new OS, but may result in encountering random bugs and issues.