Android 15, officially called ‘Upside Down Cake’, represents the latest generation of Google’s Android mobile operating system. This version continues to build on the features and strengths of its predecessors. It includes key features, improvements, and user interface revamps to bring performance as well as security at the same level. With the help of a seamless user interface, Android 15 focuses on efficiency and privacy than ever before. But what about the Android 15 Custom ROM?
Security and privacy enhancements aim to personalize the user experience and become a primary aspect of Android 15. Currently, Android 15 isn’t yet officially released by Google and is expected to arrive in Sep-Oct 2024 if we follow the trend. But the good thing is that the Android 15 Public Beta build is available for compatible Android devices to enjoy early beta testing. As the platform stability has been added, users will get a smoother and more personalised mobile experience.
Due to the highest number of user community and developer support across the globe, Android OS does have plenty of customizations that people appreciate. Once the source code is available, custom firmware developers will be able to implement changes accordingly. Custom ROMs are fully customization-friendly and allow users to install aftermarket firmware from multiple developers. You’ll have to go through in-depth flashing steps to complete the ROM installation.
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What is a Custom ROM?
Android Open Source Project (AOSP) by Google even allows non-Pixel Android devices to flash the latest version of Android OS, compatible with ‘Project Treble’. Here Project Treble indicates the devices that are running on Android 8.0 Oreo or higher. So, AOSP Project Treble-compatible Android device users can easily flash the GSI (Generic System Image) file to get an early taste of the new Android OS.
The best part is that even if your Android device isn’t capable of receiving the major Android update, you’ll be able to install the custom ROM on their Project Treble devices. Talking about a Custom ROM, it’s an aftermarket third-party firmware that includes customizations, visual changes, less bloatware, possibilities of rooting, installing custom modules, and more. It means you’ll get a clean vanilla user interface and a smoother performance as compared to stock Android.
Please Note: Custom ROMs are unstable enough and do have common bugs that you should consider. Sometimes security flaws or software OTA update-related issues can become quite major for daily users. So, it’s recommended to flash the custom firmware on your secondary device (if any).
Android 15 Features
Android 15 is the upcoming Android OS version which is a successor to Android 14. Currently, Android 14 is the latest stable operating system and offers plenty of features. But the imminent Android 15 (codenamed Upside Down Cake) is more advanced and optimized than its predecessor. It brings plenty of new and improved key features that we’ve mentioned in brief. Such as Satellite connectivity, bluetooth connectivity popup, partial screen sharing, and more.
This also includes in-app camera controls, keyboard haptics control, notification cooldown, app archive, audio streams (Auracast), improved webcam support, continuity features on foldable, health connect, enhanced cover screen support on the foldable, persistent taskbar for large-screen devices, loudness control, HDR headroom control, virtual MIDI 2.0 devices, edge-to-edge apps support, predictive back, generated previews on widgets, drop-down volume panel, etc.
Download Android 15 Custom ROM: Supported Device List
Note: The device list may get up-to-date over time and doesn’t offer any 100% guarantee that all the mentioned devices will receive Android 15 officially. Once the Android 15 stable update arrives, we can add an accurate device list.
Device Name | Download Links |
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | Download |
Xiaomi Mi 9 | Download |
Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC | Download |
Xiaomi Mi A3 | Download |
Xiaomi Redmi 7 | Download |
Xiaomi Redmi Y3 | Download |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2022 | Download |
Install Android 15 Custom ROM on Any Android Device
You’ll have to follow up on some requirements before heading to the flashing firmware steps.
Pre-Requisites
- To begin with, create a backup of all the data on your device.
- Next up, you will have to unlock the bootloader on your Android device. You may refer to our guide on How to Unlock Bootloader via Fastboot Method on Android. We also have OEM-specific unlocking tutorials that you could check out:
- Download and install the Android SDK Platform Tools. This will provide you with all the necessary binary files.
- Enable USB Debugging on your device. This will make your device recognizable by your PC in ADB mode. So head over to Settings > About Phone > Tap on Build Number 7 times > Go back to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer Options > Enable USB Debugging.
- Likewise, download and install your device’s USB drivers: Download Android USB Drivers for Windows and Mac.
- Your device should have the TWRP installed. This is needed to install the AOSP Android 15 Custom ROM. So, refer to our guide on How to Flash TWRP Recovery on any Android Phone and install the said custom recovery immediately.
- Furthermore, not every ROM comes preloaded with Google Apps. If your ROM belongs to that list, you will have to download the GApps package separately and transfer it to your device.
Installation Steps
- Transfer the downloaded AOSP Custom ROM to your device. Then connect it to the PC via a USB cable.
- Head to the platform-tools folder, type CMD in the address bar and hit Enter. This will launch the Command Prompt.
- Now, type in the below command to boot your device to the TWRP Recovery:
adb reboot recovery
- When your device boots to TWRP, head over to Wipe.
- Then tap on Advanced Wipe and select Dalvik Cache, System, Vendor, and Data.
- Perform a right swipe to wipe the selected partitions.
- Once that is done, go back to the TWRP home screen and select Install. Then navigate to the AOSP Android 15 Custom ROM and select it.
- Perform a right swipe to flash this file. When that is done, again head over to Install and this time flash the GApps package (optional).
- You may now reboot your device to the Android OS. For that, go to Reboot and tap on System.
Till then, stay tuned for more info. You can bookmark this page to keep checking the updated info. We’ll gonna include every possible Android 15 Custom ROM regarding details whenever available.
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