Tag: Installation Guide

  • realme 12 Pro+ gets Android 15 Beta 2 update

    realme 12 Pro+ gets Android 15 Beta 2 update

    After Google’s release of Android 15, realme quickly followed suit by launching Android 15 Beta 1. Now, Android 15 Beta 2 is available for the realme 12 Pro+.

    The initial Beta 1 update for the realme 12 Pro+ wasn’t stable, and unfortunately, Beta 2 also contains some bugs. It’s crucial to back up all your data before installing this update. Note, this update is only for the Indian variant of the realme 12 Pro+. Avoid installing it if you own a different version.

    realme has provided instructions for installing the Android 15 Beta 2 update on the realme 12 Pro+ and highlighted known bugs. If you find Android 15 unsatisfactory, you can revert to Android 14.

    realme 12 Pro+ Android 15 Beta 2 Installation Guide

    To install the Android 15 Beta 2 on your realme 12 Pro+, download the update package from the provided link. Ensure your device is running the latest Android 14 version, specifically Android 14 (RMX3840_14.0.0.1001(EX01)). Confirm you have the Indian variant and the latest firmware before proceeding to install Android 15 (RMX3840_14.0.0.02).

    1. Transfer the downloaded firmware to your phone storage.
    2. Enable developer mode.
    3. Navigate to Settings > Software Update > Settings in the upper right corner > Manually select the installation package.
    4. Choose the downloaded firmware package and click install after it loads.
    5. The system will reboot.

    Rollback to Android 14

    If Android 15 doesn’t meet your expectations, you can revert to Android 14 by downloading the rollback package here.

    1. Back up your data before starting the rollback process: Settings > Additional Settings > Back Up and Reset > Backup & Restore, and then select the data to back up.
    2. Ensure your battery is over 30% and do not turn off your phone during the rollback process.
    3. Follow the same procedure you used to join the Android 15 Developer Preview, but this time use the rollback package.

    Known Issues

    1. All user data will be erased during the upgrade.
    2. Some system functions may not be available.
    3. Certain parts of the interface might not display correctly.
    4. Some applications may not function properly or be fully operational.
    5. The system could have stability issues.

    For further questions regarding the Android 15 Beta 2 update, visit realme’s official forum.

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  • Nothing Phone 2a gets Android 15 update

    Nothing Phone 2a gets Android 15 update

    The initial Developer Preview of Android 15 is now available for the Nothing Phone (2a). It’s important to note that this update is exclusive to the Phone (2a) and is not yet accessible for the standard Phone (2) users. For details on the new features of Android 15, please refer to our earlier article.

    Nothing has rolled out the Android 15 update for the Phone (2a). Be sure to back up your data before updating, as the process will erase all existing data. The update introduces several new features, such as Glyph SDK support, new wallpapers, and the Nothing boot animation. However, fingerprint recognition and face unlock are not functional in this Android 15 build for the Phone (2a). Additionally, some exclusive features (X/Weather/Launcher/Recorder/Widgets) are missing in this build.

    Download Android 15 for Nothing Phone (2a)

    To get the Android 15 Beta update for the Nothing Phone (2a), click here (LINK). If you encounter any issues, click here to download the necessary package to revert to the previous version (LINK).

    Here are the steps to install Android 15 on the Nothing Phone (2a). Please refer to the images below as well.

    1. Go to Settings > About phone > Software info to check if your phone is running the latest software version (Nothing OS 2.5.5a). If not, go to Settings > System > System update to check for updates and install the latest version.
    2. Download the Android 15 package file from the provided link.
    3. Create a folder named “ota” in your internal storage directory.
    4. Dial ##682## on your phone.
    5. In the newly opened window, select the update package you downloaded.
    6. Tap “Directly apply OTA from selection”.
    7. Wait until the update completes and then reboot your device.

    Android 15 Installation for Nothing Phone (2a)

    Installing Android 15 on the Nothing Phone (2a) is fairly simple, but keep in mind that it is Beta software, so you might encounter some bugs. If you are not satisfied with the new Beta update, you can follow the same steps to downgrade to the previous version, just make sure to select the rollback package before starting the process. For more information or any further queries, you can visit the official Nothing community.

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