While we are awaiting the release of Android 15 on flagship devices, Realme has surprisingly started testing the Android 15 Developer Beta on its mid-range Realme 12 Pro+ 5G in India. The update brings the latest security patch, along with a few new features like Realme Share and Repair Mode.
Install Android 15 Beta on realme 12 Pro+
At the moment, the update is only meant for developers in India. You will also have to install the update manually using local install. The update is intended for developers only, as you’ll not receive any OTA updates after installing the software. So, if you are willing to take the risk and install the Android 15 Beta on your Realme 12 Pro+, read on.
Known Issues
Before you get too excited, here are a few things that you need to keep in mind:
- You may lose your data.
- Some apps may not work as expected.
- You might encounter bugs and issues.
- Some features may be unavailable.
- You will not receive security updates or any OTA updates; install the official version to resume OTA updates.
Note: The Android 15 update is based on Realme UI 5.0
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Installing the Update
Installing the update is easy. Download the Android 15 Beta update package and install it manually from the Settings app. Follow the steps below.
1. Download the Android 15 Beta update package. The file size is 6.39 GB.
2. Now, open the Settings app.
3. Tap on About device.
4. Scroll down and tap on version.
5. Tap on Version No. Several times till, you see a message saying, “You’re now a developer.”
6. Go back to the About device page and tap on Realme UI. Make sure you have the latest version installed (RMX3840_14.0.0.902(EX01)).
7. Now, tap on the three dots at the top and select Local Install.
8. Select the Android 15 Beta update package.
9. Extract the update and reboot your device to finish the installation.
To roll back to the official version, download the official version package and follow the same installation steps (6–9) mentioned above. After your rollback, all your data might be erased.
Android 15 Beta on realme 12 Pro+: What’s New?
Since this beta is primarily intended for developers to optimize their apps, there aren’t many features to talk about. Realme has explicitly stated that the Android 15 Easter Egg is not included in the update. However, there are a few new features. Here are some shared by Abhinav on X:
1. Video Battery Saver
This feature optimizes video player apps to reduce power consumption.
2. Realme Share
Realme’s version of Google’s Quick Share that can transfer files to nearby devices.
3. Repair Mode
realme has added a new Repair Mode that hides your personal information from the repair technician while allowing them to access basic functions for troubleshooting.
4. RAM optimization: The system automatically compresses the memory usage of background apps to free up RAM for other apps or games.
And for those wondering, the Quick Settings menu is still the same as Android 14.
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Android 15 Official Version Rollout
Realme has clarified that this beta will not receive further updates and is solely for developer testing purposes. Once Google releases more beta updates, Realme will commence testing the public beta of Android 15.
The stable Android 15 update based on Realme UI 6.0 will be released after Google’s stable Android 15 update, which is expected to be in October 2024. If you choose to install this developer beta, you’ll need to roll back to the official version to receive the stable Android 15 update on your Realme 12 Pro+ when it’s eventually released.
That concludes the Android 15 Beta update for the Realme 12 Pro+. What do you think of the update? Do you think Realme will be among the first to roll out Android 15 officially? Let us know in the comments section below.
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