Android 15 could be one of the most exciting upgrades in recent years. We already have access to beta builds that have revealed plenty of details about the exciting new features and enhancements, such as satellite connectivity, theft lock detection, private space, and more (we’ll talk about it later).
Everyone is waiting for Google to release the stable version of Android 15. Meanwhile, users want to ensure their device is eligible for the upgrade once the brand rolls it out. Check out the Oppo Android 15 eligible devices list if you haven’t already done so. Sadly, this will be the final Android upgrade for many devices.
Here, I will share with you a curated list of Oppo phones that will stop receiving OS updates after Android 15. This will help you determine when to upgrade your smartphone to continue enjoying the latest features and enhancements.
Oppo Phones That’ll Receive Android 15 as Their Final OS Upgrade
- Oppo Find X5 Pro
- Oppo Find X5
- Oppo Reno 10 Pro+
- Oppo Reno 10 Pro
- Oppo Reno 10
- Oppo Reno 9 Pro+
- Oppo Reno 9 Pro
- Oppo Reno 9
- Oppo Reno 8T 5G
- Oppo Reno 8T
- Oppo F23
- Oppo K11x
- Oppo K11
- Oppo A60
- Oppo A3 Pro
- Oppo A3x
- Oppo A3
This is not an official list by any means. We have prepared it after analysing the device update policy and past rollouts. This list only includes devices that run the ColorOS skin, not those with Origin OS, which is exclusive to China.
When Will Oppo Start Rolling Out Android 15 Update?
Android 15 is currently in the platform stability phase, which is the final development phase, where bugs and issues are resolved. However, the stable release is not too far from here.
The stable version of Android 15 will likely be released around October, as Google has been following the timeline as last year’s, so far.
The latest Google Pixels are usually the first phones to come with the new OS out of the box, and everyone expected the same this year with Android 15, but that didn’t happen. The recently-launched Pixel 9 series runs Android 14 instead of Android 15.
As soon as the stable build goes live, Google will start rolling it out to eligible Pixel models. Then, other Android brands will join the party after making adjustments to their custom skins (such as ColorOS), which can take a few days to weeks.
Last year, Oppo started rolling out the stable Android 14 update in November, and we’re expecting a similar timeline this year as well. If that seems like a long wait, you can join the Android 15 beta program to get early access to new features and other changes before the public. The beta program is currently live for Oppo Find N3, but it should expand to more devices in the coming weeks.
What’s New in Android 15?
Here are the top features of Android 15:
1. Theft Detection Lock
Find My Device network has been a great addition to Android, letting you find your lost devices using a crowdsourced network of billions of Android devices. Google is making another big change to Android that will make the task more challenging for thieves.
Android 15 is confirmed to introduce a Theft Detection Lock. It uses Google’s AI to determine when your device has been snatched from your hands. If it detects this, the device will lock itself automatically, preventing thieves from stealing your data. The best part is that thieves won’t be able to activate the device until they have your Google account details.
Snatching/stealing Android phones and selling them off for some money is a common practice among thieves, but Android 15 reduces the incentive by making the device unusable without the correct Google account details.
2. Satellite Connectivity
Android 15 “extends platform support for satellite connectivity.” It provides support for SMS, MMS, and native RCS apps to use satellite connectivity for sending and receiving messages. The OS also adds some UI elements to ensure a consistent user experience.
All Android 15 phones may not support satellite connectivity as they will likely require special chip and carrier support.
3. App Archiving
Similar to offloading apps on iPhones, Android 15 will allow users to uninstall unnecessary apps while keeping the user data around. There won’t be any data loss; you can continue where you left off after reinstalling/unarchiving the app.
Android already has app archiving via the Google Play Store. It lets you archive and restore those apps via the Google Play Store. But, Android 15 integrates this feature at the OS level, allowing users to archive/restore apps, even those installed outside of the Google Play Store.
4. Private Space
Android introduces Private Space, which lets you store apps, photos, videos, documents, and other files you don’t want others to access. It uses a different Google account for improved protection, and obviously, you can set a different lock to access your Private Space.
Any files you download inside the private space won’t be visible to other users.
5. Split Apps Shortcuts
This new Android 15 feature lets you create shortcuts for split-screen apps. When you tap the icon, the apps will open in the split-screen mode, saving you a lot of time.
Which Oppo smartphone do you have? And what are the Android 15 features you’re excited about the most? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
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