Android 15 Beta 2 is available today after Google previewed key pillars of privacy, security, and theft protection at I/O 2024.
Over the next few hours, we’ll cover every new feature in Android 15 Beta 2 and every change. (The most recent updates will be at the top of this list. Be sure to check back often and let us know what you find in the comments below.) Android 15 Beta 1 screenshots appear at left and Beta 2 on the right.
If you want to quickly install Android 15 Beta 2 on your compatible Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, or Pixel 8 Pro, be sure to check out our step-by-step guide.
For reference, here is everything new in Android 15 Developer Preview 1, DP2 and Beta 1.
Update…
Haptic feedback when using volume slider + volume panel on tablets
In addition to the new Volume panel, the slider vibrates when you make adjustments with your finger (instead of the physical toggle). This feedback is similar to the brightness slider.
“System” divided into “Android” and “Temporary system files”
- Settings > Storage
- Android: This includes your operating system and the files necessary for your phone to function properly. To protect their integrity, these files are not accessible.
- Temporary system files: This includes cache and other temporary files needed by your operating system. You may notice changes in the amount of storage used over time.
“Save app pair” also available on phones
Google only announced this feature for tablets and foldables, but you can access it on a smaller screen. There’s no “Save app pair” button in Recents multitasking, so you have to tap app icons side by side.
Screensaver crashes on beta 2
Passwords, access keys and autofill settings
- “Edit” button instead of a settings gear
Cellular > Mobile network security adjustments
- Settings > Security & Privacy > More Security & Privacy
- Page name Settings and descriptions changed
Adaptive vibration
Bluetooth: will automatically turn back on tomorrow
- Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Bluetooth
- Enabled by default
- Presumably helping the Find My Device network
Redesigned authentication panel
- Beta 1.2 vs Beta 2
- Larger with the app icon appearing
Security and Privacy Privacy Revamp
- High Privacy Dashboard
QS Tile hearing aids
Volume panel redesign
Color contrast
- Previously in Developer Options without great UI
Predictive live feedback
- In the Settings app
- Developer option toggle has been removed
Does not suggest an application
- Previously, you had to drag the app up as if you were deleting it to prevent Pixel Launcher from suggesting it.
Widget highlights + panel adjustments
- Essentials, News and magazines, Suggestions for you
- Application-based widget picker placed in a container
Android 15 system UI icon
private space
Settings > Security & Privacy > Private Space.
The “Private” space appears at the bottom of your app drawer with the option to unlock with a fingerprint or a separate password/code. When space is locked, apps are multitasking, recent, settings, etc.
Known issues
- Creating a Private Space on a device for the first time removes app icons from the Home screen (or Home screens if multiple Home screens have been added). We plan to include a fix for this issue in a Beta 2 release in the coming days. (Number no. 340868295)
- Debugging with LLDB does not yet work with 16 KB emulator system images.
- When an application window transitions to picture-in-picture (PiP) mode, the PiP window disappears if the device rotates before the PiP transition completes.
- An error page appears when adding an account during device setup.
- An “Android System Intelligence keeps stopping” message appears when creating a file in the Google Docs app.
- The Google TV app sometimes fails to start video playback and instead displays the message “Play Movies & TV is temporarily unavailable.”
Fixed issues reported by developers
- Fixed an issue where the top area of the long screenshot activity interface overlapped the status bar, preventing access to screenshot controls. (Number no. 334003755)
- Fixed an issue where the top area of the long screenshot activity interface overlapped the status bar, preventing access to screenshot controls. (Number no. 333943304)
- Fixed an issue where the top area of the long screenshot activity interface overlapped the status bar, preventing access to screenshot controls. (Number no. 334091555)
- Fixed an issue where the top area of the long screenshot activity interface overlapped the status bar, preventing access to screenshot controls. (Number no. 333981232)
Other Fixed Issues
- Fixed an issue where a “Google Play Services keeps stopping” message would appear when setting up a device.
- Fixed an issue where the android.icu.lang.UCharacter APIs for Unicode 15.1 were not working.
- Fixed an issue where the Android QR code scanner viewfinder was sometimes cropped or resized to a smaller size on some Android virtual devices.
Problems solved by Bluetooth
- BLE reliability:
- Implemented a fix to prevent BluetoothGatt from getting stuck in a busy state when a feature write fails. (Number no. 330663537)
- Fixed a bug in BluetoothGattService that sometimes a SecurityException is thrown when enabling notifications for a specific device. (Number no. 317215071)
- Addressed a critical Bluetooth connection issue affecting dual-mode devices with random LE address.
- LE Audio Enhancements:
- Significant improvements have been made to LE Audio, addressing clock synchronization issues, pairing and linking experiences, and packet loss for a smoother, higher quality audio and hearing aid experience.
- Bluetooth API improvements: – Bluetooth Audio Classic (A2DP) stack extended to support vendor codec over offload audio codec.
- Also refined Bluetooth APIs for better development experience and enhanced features. This includes fixes for GATT error handling, HID/HOGP switching, and BluetoothDevice#getAddressType() accessibility improvements. (Number no. 220161109)
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