Here's How to Prepare your Pixel for the Android 15 Update

Google’s second major event of 2024, the Made by Google event, is scheduled to take place on August 13. It will feature the latest Android software, i.e., Android 15, apart from the Pixel hardware that should include the Pixel 9 Series, Pixel Watch 3 & 3 XL, and Pixel Buds Pro 2.

With each iteration, Android brings a host of improvements and features that enhance the user experience, and Android 15 is no exception. It is expected to come with a huge list of new features and changes.

Since the Android 15 stable release is around the corner, it’s time to prepare your Pixel phone for this exciting update. Here’s a guide to getting your Google Pixel phone ready for the upcoming Android 15 update. It’s important to follow preparation tips for safe installation of major Android update.

Prepare your Google Pixel Phone for the Android 15 Update

Google has already hinted that artificial intelligence (AI) will be the main focus during the event, with new Gemini functionalities coming in the Android 15. The major update promises to be a game-changer. The upcoming Android update also aims to improve the security, user interface, and performance of your Pixel device.

Android 15 Supported Pixel Devices

The first thing you should check to prepare your Pixel for the Android 15 update is to verify whether your phone is eligible for the update or not. Below is the list of Android 15-supported Pixel phones.

Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
Pixel 6a
Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
Pixel 7a
Pixel 8 and 8 Pro
Pixel 8a
Pixel Fold
Pixel Tablet
Pixel 9
Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL
Pixel 9 Pro Fold

In short, all the Pixel phones released in 2021 or later years are eligible for the upcoming Android Vanilla Ice Cream update.

Backup Your Phone’s Data

If your phone is eligible for the upcoming Android 15 update, the next thing you should do is back up your Pixel phone’s data. Take the backup before Android 15 installation, so that you have the latest data in the backup.

Before any major update, it’s important to back up your data. This safety measure protects your personal information, media files, contacts, apps, and more in case something goes wrong during the upgrade process.

To secure your data, you can use Google Drive or another trusted backup provider, you can take a backup on your Pixel in Settings > System > Backup > Back up now. Alternatively, transfer the data to another device.

Ensure Sufficient Storage Space

Another thing you need to prepare for the update for your Pixel phone is to ensure that it has sufficient storage available. Android updates require a considerable amount of free storage space available. To avoid interruptions during the software upgrade process, ensure that your Pixel device has enough storage – a minimum of 5 GB.

You can easily check how much storage your Google Pixel phone has left. Just open the Settings app, tap on Storage, and see the breakup.

Clean Up Your Pixel Device

Following the above stuff, the next thing you need to do is clean up your Pixel phone if your phone has less storage. Your storage-packed Pixel phone can slow down the updating process. Hence, clean up your Pixel device by removing unnecessary apps, files, and media to free up space.

You can also transfer some of your data to an external storage device if needed. This not only frees up storage space but also improves the overall performance of your phone.

Opt-out of Android 15 Beta

If have have installed Android 15 beta, and no longer want to test the beta builds, and want to switch to stable build, you can opt-out of Android 15 beta program before the stable update arrives.

Opting out of the beta program is easy on Pixel. Go to the Android Beta Update page, and then choose the Opt-out option followed by Leave beta. Now when the stable update arrive, you will receive it.

In this case, you don’t need to wipe all your data, but take a backup just in case.

So, these are some of the things you should do to prepare your Google Pixel phone for the Android 15 update. You can get a smooth upgrade to the latest Android by checking your phone’s eligibility, backing up your data, and ensuring sufficient storage. Do let us know if you have any questions related to the article.

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