Pixel, Android 15 QPR2 and Tensor

Android 15 QPR2 brings the Pixel 9's new Linux kernel to all Tensor-powered phones and tablets
Google is updating the Android Linux kernel to 6.1.99 for all Tensor-powered Pixel devices, including the Pixel 6 series. Linux 6.1 was spotted as part of the Android 15 QPR 15 Beta 1 release, and will release with the stable March Pixel Feature Drop. Kernel updates are essential for device security and compatibility with future Android releases.
Pixel phones get a major kernel upgrade with Android 15 QPR2
Google is preparing to upgrade the kernel version of all Tensor-powered Pixels to Linux 6.1 in Android 15 QPR2.
Android 15 QPR2 beta 1 release includes major upgrade for Tensor-powered Pixels
Tensor-powered Pixel phones will be receiving an upgraded kernel that matches what the Pixel 9 series is running.
The March 2025 Pixel Feature Drop gets its first beta with Android 15 QPR2
For one, the native Linux terminal app spotted in development is included, at least in the GSIs. And the new Priority Modes, originally thought to be replacing Do Not Disturb Mode on Android 16, are now live with a dedicated Modes section in the Settings app.
Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is here, coming to Pixels soon (Update: How soon is now?)
If you own a recent Google Pixel smartphone, get ready to give the Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 a shot and see what new features are on the way.
Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 starts for enrolled Pixels
Google highlighted the start of Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 to Pixel testers on Reddit. The update contains the November security patch and a list of known issues users may encounter. The QPR2 update is expected to arrive as the March 2025 feature drop while we brace for a much earlier Android 16 launch.
Google rolling out Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 to Pixel
While we wait for the next stable release in December, Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is here for Pixel devices. Quarterly Platform
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Here’s everything new in Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 [Gallery]
Google today is rolling out Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel devices.