Android 15 release is around the corner – it’s scheduled to be out for the public in October. However, brands have already started working on their version of custom skin, like One UI for Samsung and XOS for Infinix.
For Infinix, the upcoming XOS 15 skin will be based on Android 15. While timely software updates have been a challenge for Infinix in the past, the brand is making efforts to improve its software update process and has promised upgrades for several devices in its Note 40 series.
Infinix Android 15 Eligible Devices
- Infinix Zero 40
- Infinix Zero 40 4G
- Infinix Note 40
- Infinix Note 40 5G
- Infinix Note 40X 5G
- Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G
- Infinix Note 40 Pro 4G
- Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G
- Infinix GT 20 Pro
- Infinix Xpad
Infinix is yet to officially announce a list of Android 15-supported devices. So, we had to review the software update policy for every smartphone and the past rollout history to prepare this list. Naturally, all upcoming high-end devices should be eligible for the upgrade.
While Samsung and Google offer seven years of Android updates, Infinix promises only two upgrades. Among the above-mentioned devices, the Note 40 Pro 5G and Note 40 Pro+ 5G, are confirmed to receive two years of Android OS upgrades and three years of security updates. The sad part is that the company doesn’t even guarantee just one Android update for budget phones.
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When Will Infinix Start Rolling Out the Android 15 Update?
Infinix is yet to announce the release date of XOS 15 (based on Android 15), and based on past releases, we are not expecting the release to happen anytime soon.
Let’s take the case of Android 14, which arrived in October last year. While other brands quickly started rolling it out to their devices, Infinix began the rollout in January. So, it appears that the brand will likely start sending the updates in December or early next year.
What’s New in Android 15?
We don’t have many details about the upcoming changes, additions, and improvements to XOS 15, but it’ll likely include new customizations, wallpapers, and security/privacy improvements.
Besides XOS 15, the next big upgrade for Infinix phones will include new features and enhancements from Android 15. Here are the best of them known so far:
1. Theft Detection Lock
This Android 15 feature will 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.
2. 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.
3. Split Screen App Pairs
Android 15 lets you create shortcuts for your favourite split-screen app pairs. For example, you can create a shortcut for YouTube and Notes, which will open in the split screen mode when you tap the icon.
This might seem a minor addition, but it’s actually a big thing if you use multiple apps in the split-screen mode. This small addition might save you a lot of time.
4. Satellite Connectivity Support
No cellular network, no worries! 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 as long as you are under the sky.
Android 15 also adds some UI elements to ensure a consistent user experience. In addition to the software, the device requires specific hardware to communicate via satellite. This feature may also require carrier support.
5. App Archiving
If you have a lot of apps on your device, the app archiving feature might save you from running out of storage. This feature lets you uninstall/archive the app while keeping the user data around. So, the next time you install the app, you can continue where you left off.
Android smartphones already have the app archiving feature, but it’s restricted to Play Store apps only. However, Android 15 has this feature baked in to also support apps installed outside of the Play Store.
6. Notification Cooldown
Android 15 might also introduce the notification cooldown feature to prevent people from getting overwhelmed by too many notifications. This feature lowers the volume of successive notifications coming from the same app.
Which Infinix device do you have? Will it get the Android 15 upgrade? Also, let me know your thoughts on the upcoming OS in the comment section below.
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