Android 15 is still under development, so not even the latest Pixel 9 series runs it out of the box. Meanwhile, brands are already working on the next major upgrade for their custom skins, like ColorOS 15 for Oppo. Even the OnePlus phones sold in China run ColorOS.
ColorOS 15 (based on Android 15) is already under development. According to leaks, it will bring a major redesign to the lock screen and notification panel and a host of new features and improvements. There will also be new features and enhancements from Android 15.
There are plenty of new things to be excited about in the next major upgrade. But when will it start rolling out, and is your device eligible for it? Here’s everything you need to know about ColorOS 15.
ColorOS 15 Release Date
Neither OnePlus nor Oppo have made any announcement regarding the ColorOS 15 release. However, the companies will reportedly start recruiting people for the ColorOS 15 beta testing in the coming days.
Last year, Oppo released ColorOS 14 (based on Android 14) in November, a month after the public release of Android 14. This year, we’re also looking at the November release of the new ColorOS version, as Google has confirmed that it will release Android 15 in October.
OnePlus and Oppo have already announced Android 15 beta testing, though it’s currently open for only a few devices, including OnePlus 12, OnePlus Open, and Oppo Find N3 and Find X7. If you have any of these, sign up for the beta program (check out the steps here) and get an early taste of Android 15.
ColorOS 15 Eligible Devices
(Oppo devices)
- Oppo Find X7
- Oppo Find X7 Ultra
- Oppo Find X6
- Oppo Find X6 Pro
- Oppo Find X5
- Oppo Find X5 Pro
- Oppo Find N3
- Oppo Find N3 Flip
- Oppo Find N2
- Oppo Find N2 Flip
- Oppo Reno 12
- Oppo Reno 12 Pro
- Oppo Reno 12F
- Oppo Reno 12F 4G
- Oppo Reno 11
- Oppo Reno 11F
- Oppo Reno 11 Pro
- Oppo Reno 10
- Oppo Reno 10 Pro
- Oppo Reno 10 Pro+
- Oppo Reno 9
- Oppo Reno 9 Pro
- Oppo Reno 9 Pro+
- Oppo Reno 8T
- Oppo Reno 8T 5G
- Oppo K12
- Oppo K12x
- Oppo K11
- Oppo K11x
- Oppo F27
- Oppo F27 Pro+
- Oppo F25 Pro
- Oppo F23
- Oppo A3
- Oppo A3 4G
- Oppo A3x
- Oppo A3x 4G
- Oppo A3 Pro
- Oppo A1 Pro
- Oppo A79
- Oppo A60
(OnePlus devices)
- OnePlus 12
- OnePlus 11
- OnePlus 10 Pro
- OnePlus Ace 3 Pro
- OnePlus Ace 3V
- OnePlus Ace 3
- OnePlus Ace 2 Pro
- OnePlus Ace 2V
- OnePlus Ace 2
- OnePlus Ace Pro
- OnePlus Ace Racing
- OnePlus Ace
- OnePlus Nord CE 4
This is not the final list, as the brands have yet to release the list of Android 15-supported devices. We’ve prepared it by analyzing the software update policy and past track records.
The above list doesn’t include OnePlus devices that run OxygenOS, as we’re only talking about ColorOS here. You can check them out in our OxygenOS 15 article.
ColorOS 15 Features (Expected)
Oppo is said to bring significant design changes to key areas in ColorOS 15. That’s not all; there’ll be a bunch of improvements and some new features as well. The upgrade will also bundle many features from Android 15.
Redesigned Lock Screen
The ColorOS 15 is said to have a revamped lock screen. It might feature an iOS-like depth effect. As per a leaked screenshot (see below), users can reposition the clock and choose from multiple clock fonts. They can also add widgets to the lock screen.
Redesigned Control Center
The leaked screenshot suggests that the ColorOS 15 might also get a redesigned Control Center with bigger Wi-Fi and Bluetooth toggles. The music player has been resized and positioned to the left.
The leaked ColorOS 15 control center resembles the HyperOS skin in Xiaomi phones.
New Icons and Wallpapers
Like every year, Oppo will redesign the default icons and introduce more wallpapers in ColorOS 15 to improve the user experience. The leaked screenshot below shows a new icon for the Gallery, Settings, and Camera app.
Improved Multitasking
The upcoming ColorOS version might also have multitasking improvements. Additionally, the upgrade may allow users to create shortcuts for their favourite pair of split-screen apps. This is an Android 15 feature that could be integrated into the next upgrade.
Theft Detection Lock
This is not a ColorOS 15-specific feature but an Android 15 feature to stop thieves from stealing your data.
The Theft Detection Lock feature 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.
Satellite Connectivity Support
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 new OS 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.
More AI Features
Smartphone brands are competing to offer the best AI features. ColorOS 14 already has some AI features; we expect more of them in the upcoming ColorOS 15. Though not many details are out, the phones may get Gemini AI integration as a part of Android 15.
App Archiving
It’s an Android 15 feature that will allow users to uninstall unnecessary apps while keeping the user data around. It works similarly to offloading apps on iPhones. 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, allowing you to archive and restore apps. However, Android 15 integrates this feature at the OS level, allowing users to archive/restore apps, even those installed outside of the Google Play Store.
Which is your primary smartphone, and what are your expectations from Android 15? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
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