We’re still waiting for Android 15 to make it to the stable channel. Google hasn’t pushed the update to its Pixel phones yet, but that doesn’t mean that the rest of the Android OEMs need to wait. In a surprising move, Chinese phone maker Vivo just released Android 15 to its flagship devices.
Ironically, the two companies that release updates the earliest are taking the longest time to give us Android 15 this year. Samsung, the company that usually releases its updates first has shelved the One UI 7 update until… who knows when? And Google, the company that actually develops Android, has been mum on when it’s going to push the update to the masses.
So, we’re all sitting patiently waiting for this update to come out. We’ve been following rumors about what Android 15 is going to bring. While there are some fun goodies coming, we’re not expecting a massive overhaul like what we saw with the transition to Android 12. So, we’re wondering why it’s taking so long.
Vivo is launching Android 15 first
It’s important to mention that Vivo is launching Android 15 in a stable version. Pixel phones as old as the Pixel 6 have been able to test out the Android 15 developer preview and beta so far.
However, Vivo is pushing the official stable version to the masses, according to Ishan Agarwal, and Alvin, Vivo is actually delivering the update before… well Vivo. The company originally planned to push the update on September 30th. However, it looks like it just couldn’t contain itself. Vivo phone users are already starting to get the update to FunTouch OS 15. Just like OxygenOS and HIOS, the number in FunTouch OS represents the version of Android that it’s running over.
Android 15 is making it to phones like the Vivo X100 phones and the fantastic Vivo X Fold3 Pro. The update is even making it to the iQOO 12. It’s making it to this phone because Vivo owns iQOO.
What is Vivo bringing?
Vivo will bring some neat features. There are features like partial screen sharing, satellite connectivity, AI Eraser for photos, and Private Space. So, if you’re using one of Vivo’s flagship phones, then you should be on the lookout for the new update.
You should get a notification about the update once it hits your device. To manually check, go to your settings and tap on the System update button. This will automatically do a search for the update. If it detects the update, it will prompt you to download and install it.