Android 15 Beta 1 is available now for eligible Pixel devices

Even as Beta 1 is dropping, in the announcement Google made sure to mention that they’re keeping a few things under wraps until Google I/O takes place on May 14th. However, since Android 15 has already been previewed by developers with some issues having been reported, below is the changelog on what has been fixed:

Developer-reported issues

• Fixed a system network issue that sometimes caused an “Adaptive Connectivity Services” message to appear. (Issue #330819651)
• Fixed a system issue that caused “BAL blocked…” system toast messages to appear frequently while using a device. (Issue #330831456)
• Fixed an issue that sometimes caused Quick Settings tiles to render incorrectly. (Issue #326544386)

Other resolved issues

• Fixed an issue where sideloading the Developer Preview 2 build sometimes caused the device to show a “Device is corrupted” message after sideloading was completed.
• Fixed an issue where, while adding a face model for Face Unlock, the preview screen appeared to be trimmed or cropped.
• Fixed an issue where, when a locked SIM card was inserted into an unlocked device, the user wasn’t prompted to enter the PIN to unlock the SIM card.
• Fixed an issue where apps that depend on runtime-enabled SDKs were uninstalled on device reboot.
• Fixed an issue where the search bar in system settings didn’t respond the first time that it was tapped.
• Fixed an issue where the profile picture for secondary users couldn’t be changed.
• Fixed an issue where Skia wasn’t compatible yet with the Android 15 preview SDK, which prevented 3D mode from being enabled in the Layout Inspector.

Bluetooth resolved issues

• Bluetooth Stability and Pairing: We’ve resolved several Bluetooth crashes and pairing failures, significantly improving connection reliability.
• LE Audio & Earbuds Enhancement: LE Audio connectivity and user experience have been greatly improved, including fixes for audio routing inconsistencies, volume issues after calls, and pairing difficulties.
• Security Improvements: We’ve fixed an important security vulnerability related to legacy pairing for Pixel 4a and Pixel 3 XL.
• Bluetooth Device Information Accuracy: We’ve fixed several bugs to ensure accurate pairing information and bond type are fetched.

If you have a recent Pixel phone (Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel Fold, or Pixel Tablet), you are eligible to try out the beta. All you’ll have to do is enroll your device in the Android Beta for Pixel program and check for an over-the-air (OTA) update by tapping on “Software updates” after selecting “System” in the “Settings” menu. Unfortunately, the Pixel 5a will not be eligible for this update.

There are a few other things to keep in mind regarding this update. First, if you’re already on the Android 14 QPR3 beta (and don’t have a Pixel 5a), you’ll get automatically bumped to Android 15 Beta 1 with no need to re-enroll on the beta program. If you want to remain in the QPR beta program and not update to Android 15, you can ignore this update. You can also remove your device from the beta program, but keep in mind that you will need to ignore the downgrade OTA and wait for the stable public release of QPR3 in June. You will be able to fully exit the program at that time and get back on the public release without having to wipe your phone. Furthermore, you will continue to receive minor updates until then.