Android 15 testing is in full swing, with multiple developer preview and beta builds already out for the testing purpose. And more beta builds are in the pipeline until Google is done making all the changes and fixing known issues. While we are nowhere near the Android 15 stable release, there’s a lot of interest among Motorola users in knowing if their device will get the Android 15 update.
Unlike the previous two iterations of the OS, Android 13 and Android 14, the yet-to-be-released Android 15 will be an exciting upgrade. The early builds have revealed many exciting features of the OS, which I’ll tell you about in the later part of this post. For now, let’s look at which Motorola devices are eligible for the next Android upgrade.
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Motorola Android 15 Eligible Devices List
[Edge series]
- Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- Motorola Edge 50 Pro
- Motorola Edge 50 Fusion
- Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Motorola Edge 40
- Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- Motorola Edge+ (2023)
- Motorola Edge (2023)
[Moto G series]
- Motorola Moto G84
- Motorola Moto G73
- Motorola Moto G64
- Motorola Moto G54
- Motorola Moto G Power (2024)
- Motorola Moto G (2024)
[Razr series]
- Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
- Motorola Razr 40
[Lenovo phones]
- Motorola Lenovo ThinkPhone
Motorola hasn’t yet published a list of devices planned for the Android 15 upgrade. However, the brand rolls out three major Android updates to select mid-range and flagship devices. While entry-level and budget phones only get one major OS update. Based on these data, we have curated the above list of Motorola devices that should get the Android 15 update.
It’s not a final list by any means. We’ll regularly update it based on the latest Android 14 information. Hence, regularly visit the page for fresh information.
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When Will Motorola Start Rolling Out the Android 15 Update?
Android 15 is currently going through the beta phase, which should last until June 2024. In this phase, Google tests new features and resolves existing bugs and problems. Once the beta phase is over, the new OS enters the platform stability phase for refinements and bug fixing to prepare it for the final release.
Last year, Google released the Android 14 in October, alongside the Pixel 8 series. And the tech industry is expecting the same with Android 15. So, the Android 15 might come in October. Around the same time, Google will also unveil its next flagship smartphone series – Pixel 9. These could be the first phones to come with Android 15 out of the box.
Motorola doesn’t have a good software rollout history. The brand started rolling out the stable Android 14 update earlier this year when other brands such as Samsung and OnePlus had already released it for dozens of their phones. Hopefully, Motorola will do better this time with Android 15, but in all likelihood, we aren’t expecting the stable rollout to begin soon after the Android 15 release, at least not until December.
However, you might be able to get an early taste of Android 15 by installing the beta builds. As you already know, newer high-end phones are given priority in anything related to software rollout.
What’s New in Android 15?
These are some of the best features discovered in the Android 15 developer preview and beta builds:
Satellite Connectivity Support
This feature has been spotted in Android 15 developer builds and is expected to be released as a part of Android 15. If that’s true, all Android 15-supported devices will have satellite connectivity support.
Android 15 supports satellite connectivity for SMS apps and RCS apps for sending and receiving messages. In other words, the satellite connectivity on Android 15 might not be limited to emergency uses only.
Partial Screen Sharing
Android 15 makes screen sharing better and more privacy-focused by introducing the partial screen sharing feature. You’ll be able to share the screen for a single app rather than the entire screen. This feature also works with screen recording. Android 14 or older devices record everything displayed on the screen.
Notification Cooldown
Android 15 introduces the “Notification cooldown” feature, which lowers the notification volume of successive notifications coming from the same app. This could be an important feature if an app sends you too many notifications in a small period.
Universal Keyboard Vibration Control
Android 15 will let you universally disable keyboard vibration. The new “keyboard vibration” toggle, when turned off, overrides individual keyboard app settings. However, you will be able to control the haptics of each keyboard app by disabling it.
Sensitive Notifications
The “Sensitive Notifications” feature is a much-needed addition to Android 15 that will prevent codes from being read by other apps. Malicious third-party apps with access to SMS permission can read your OTPs and other important details, which could cost you big. Android 15’s sensitive notifications feature aims to make them more secure.
Edge-to-Edge Apps
All apps in Android 15 might be forced into edge-to-edge display by default. This should result in a more immersive experience and better readability. This feature is already present in iPhones, which adds to a better user experience. Finally, Android is bringing it into its arsenal.
High-Quality Webcam
Android 14 QPR 1 for Google Pixel phones added a feature to use your Android phone as a webcam for a PC, but the output quality was basic. Android 15 resolves this problem by adding a high-quality webcam mode that disables power optimizations.
This feature has been spotted in Android 15 Developer Preview 2, where a new “HQ” symbol appears in the webcam preview. As it disables power optimizations, expect some battery drain.
It’s rumored that Google might include a new Powered Off Finding API to allow users to find their Android 15 smartphones even if they’re powered off. If true, this could be a big change for Android smartphones. Read more about it here in detail.
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3. Android 15’s “Notification Cooldown” Tackles Notification Overload
