The next Android 15 Developer Preview is available today, and we are looking at DP2 to find what’s new.
We’re diving into all of Android 15 Beta 1’s new features and every single change. (The newest updates will be at the top of this list. Be sure to check back often and tell us what you find in the comments below.) DP2 screenshots appear on the left and Beta 1 at the right.
Top comment by JG
A few wish list:
Since our privacy is so important to Google they gave us free access to their vpn... Can we have a setting (I believe similar to Apple's VPN OnDemand) that could automatically toggle the vpn based on network status. As soon as the phone connects to WiFi, it automatically turns the vpn on before any data is allowed to pass. If multiple vpns are available I should be able to specify which per network, so if I'm at the coffee shop by campus I get the school's vpn so I can access online journals, none when I'm home, Google's any other time
Volume control on a per app basis. So I can mute my game but leave YTM playing
While they're adding auracast to Bluetooth, Id also like to see them add support for Qualcomm's WiFi hand-off so if the connection to compatible headphones (etc) drops below a certain threshold it seamlessly switches to WiFi [and release Pixel Buds Pro 2 that supports it]
If you want to quickly install the Android 15 Beta 1 on your compatible Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, and Pixel 8 Pro be sure to check out our step-by-step guide.
For reference, here’s everything new in Android 15 Developer Preview 1.
Updating…
‘Always show Taskbar’
Lockscreen tweaks
- Larger text
- Updated phrasing
Integrated app archiving
‘HQ’ Android webcam mode
- Authentication required when changing between USB modes
- More
Settings tweaks
- First introduced in Android 14 QPR3
Pixel Launcher tweaks
- “All apps” label
- New “Apps list settings” sub-menu
Audio sharing
No OTA sideloading
Google is only making available Android 15 DP2 factory images. There’s no OTA image to sideload. That said, an on-device OTA will be available for users that already have DP1 installed.
Resolved issues
- Fixed an issue where the Google Play store app crashed repeatedly when a user tried to open it. (Issue #326337522)
- Fixed an issue where the package manager crashed when installing an APK from unknown sources, even if the “Install unknown apps” was enabled in system settings. (Issue #325649649)
- Fixed an issue that caused the Android System Intelligence app to crash. (Issue #325698180)
- Fixed an issue where work profile apps sometimes crashed if the device’s fingerprint reader was used. (Issue #326093530)
- Fixed an issue where an Android Virtual Device (AVD) using an Android 15 system image displayed as offline if the AVD was launched and then rebooted using adb reboot or other methods.
- Fixed an issue where the Google Play Store sometimes crashed with a null pointer exception when trying to update apps.
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