Android 15 Preview: What You Need to Know

4/29/2024

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Android 15 Preview: What You Need to Know

The Android 15 Preview program provides developers with everything they need to make their apps compatible with and build for the next version of Android.

Let’s dive into the details:

  1. Timeline and Milestones:

    • The Android 15 Preview program runs from February 2024 until the final public release to AOSP (Android Open Source Project) and OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), which is planned for later in the year.
    • At key development milestones, updates will be delivered for your development and testing environments. These updates include SDK tools, system images, emulators, API references, and API diffs.

  2. Preview Phases:

    • Developer Preview 1 (February):
      • Early baseline build focused on developer feedback.
      • Introduces new features, APIs, and behavior changes.
      • Priority window to give feedback on APIs.
      • Begin early app compatibility testing.
    • Developer Preview 2 (March):
      • Incremental update with additional features, APIs, and behavior changes.
      • Continue providing feedback on behavior changes and APIs.
      • Get apps ready for consumer Beta.
    • Beta 1 (April):
      • Initial beta-quality release available via over-the-air updates to early adopters who enroll in Android Beta.
      • Continue compatibility testing and watch for feedback from Android Beta users.
      • Start early testing with targeting Android 15.
    • Beta 2 (May):
      • Incremental Beta-quality release.
      • Continue compatibility testing and gather feedback from Android Beta users.
      • Continue notifying SDK and library developers of any compatibility issues.
    • Platform Stability (June):
      • First Platform Stability milestone including final APIs and behaviors.
      • Play Store publishing opens.
      • Start final compatibility testing for apps, SDKs, and libraries.

  3. Getting Started:

    • To try out Android 15 features, test your apps, and provide feedback, you can flash a system image onto a supported Pixel device (Pixel 6, 7, or 8 series, Pixel Fold, or Pixel Tablet).
    • The Developer Preview has everything you need to collaborate with us in building a better Android.

Remember, your feedback is critical during these preview phases. Report any issues and share your experiences with other developers in the Developer Community.

Let’s shape the future of Android together! 🚀