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Android 15 update on Pixel 9 Pro XL4 min read Last Updated : Oct 16 2024 | 11:42 AM IST
Google has released the stable version of Android
15 for the Pixel devices after testing the new operating system in beta for the past few months
The update for Android 15 is now rolling out to select Pixel devices, including the new Pixel 9 series smartphones
Alongside Android 15, Google has also announced a list of new features coming to Pixels as part of the October Pixel Drop.Android 15 on
Lock: Google said this feature uses artificial intelligence (AI) to sense if the smartphone has been snatched and locks the phone
It also allows the user to lock the device remotely from another device after authentication
Additional protection measures are in place; for instance, the Pixel device will require user authentication when attempting to remove the
SIM card or while trying to disable Find My Device.Private Space: The Private Space feature in Android 15, according to Google, acts as a
separate area for organising sensitive apps
Once the Private Space is locked, apps remain invisible to others and do not appear in the app list, recent app views, settings, or
notifications.More support for tablets and foldables: With Android 15, users with Pixel foldables or Pixel Tablets can pin and unpin their
taskbar on the screen for customised layouts
Users can also save shortcuts for app pairs, improving multitasking in a split-screen setup.Satellite communication: Google announced that
with Android 15, carrier messaging apps can utilise satellite connectivity to send and receive messages without a mobile or Wi-Fi
connection.Other Changes: Notable changes include redesigned user interface (UI) elements, improved support for Passkeys, enhanced camera
control for third-party apps, and more.October Pixel Drop: What it brings
Alongside Android 15, Google has introduced several new features
While some of these are limited to the new Pixel 9 series devices, others are available for older generation models as well.Gemini on Pixel
Screenshots app: Pixel 9 series users can now use Gemini to find specific screenshots within the Pixel Screenshots app through the AI
assistant interface.Underwater imaging: Pixel 9 series devices can now automatically detect if the camera is being used underwater to enable
for easier access on all compatible Pixel devices
Once enabled, the smartphone will provide a five-second countdown for users to adjust the camera angle.Night Sight in Instagram: Pixel
smartphone users can now take low-light pictures within the Instagram app using Night Sight integration.Pixel 9 features on older models:
Features like adjusting the volume level of different sounds in a recording in Audio Magic Eraser are now available on the Pixel 8 series as
Similarly, the thermometer app on the Pixel 8 Pro receives a viewfinder similar to that of the Pixel 9 Pro models
The new Pixel Weather app and widgets are also expanding to more Pixel smartphones.Android 15 on Pixels: How to install
Go to the
Settings app on your eligible Pixel device and select the System menu.
Within the System menu, scroll down and select Software
updates.
Select the System update option and tap on Check for update at the bottom right of the screen.
If the Android 15 update is
available, tap on the Download and Install option and follow the instructions.
Your Pixel may restart automatically to install the
update.Android 15: Compatible Pixel models
Pixel 6
Pixel 6 Pro
Pixel 6a
Pixel 7
Pixel 7 Pro
Pixel 7a
Pixel
Fold
Pixel Tablet
Pixel 8
Pixel 8 Pro
Pixel 8a
Pixel 9
Pixel 9 Pro
Pixel 9 Pro XL
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