If you are interested in flashing Android 15 on your smartphone, you can follow these steps to install the Android 15 GSI. Let’s get started.
Flash Android 15 GSI on Non-Pixel Phones
Before we dig into downloading the Android 15 GSI for your smartphone, there are a few requirements that your smartphone needs to pass. Check them out below.
Requirements To Flash Android GSI
Android smartphone running Android 9 or higher Unlocked bootloader Treble supported Platform Tools Android 15 GSI file (Download links below) Latest vbmeta image file Take backup of your data as this will erase all your data
Download Android 15 GSI
ARM64+GMS ARM64 x86_64+GMS x86_64
Before proceeding with the steps, you must understand that while it is good to flash the Android 15 GSI to your smartphone, please note that you are installing the Android 15 GSI at your own risk. In case of issues with the device, you are solely responsible for it. YTECHB will not be held responsible for any issues that might arise. Additionally, you will have to unlock the bootloader of your smartphone. While it is easy to unlock the bootloader for a select number of Android smartphones, it can be difficult for other brands or models. I recommend surfing the internet to see how the bootloader of your particular phone can be unlocked.
Step 1: Enable USB Debugging
If you have already unlocked bootloader you also have enabled USB Debugging on your smartphone. But, if for some reason you have disabled USB Debugging in your smartphone, here are the steps that you can follow.
Step 2: Check For Treble Support and Partition
Now a lot of devices that came installed with Android 9 or later out of the box are all Project Treble supported. But if you just want to ensure that your device supports Project Treble, you can always do that quite easily. Simply download and install the Treble Info app from the Google Play Store. Open the app and go to Details tab. Here check for Project Treble and Dynamic Partitions. You will need Dynamic Partition info for Step 4. Once you have determined that your device is Project Treble-supported, it’s time to go for the next step.
Step 3: File Extraction
After downloading the Android 15 GSI file, you need to extract the zip file. Simply right-click on the zip file and choose the Extract option. You can also use your favorite ZIP extractor program to unzip the files. When you have extracted the ZIP file, make sure to copy the system.img file into the Platform Tools folder. We also asked you to download the vbmeta.img file earlier. You need to paste this file into the same folder where the system.img file has been placed.
Step 4: Boot Your Device Into Fastboot Mode
Now that you have the bootloader unlocked and also have enabled USB debugging on your smartphone, this time boot the device into Fastboot Mode. While this process is going on, make sure to keep the phone connected to the PC via the USB cable. If there is any disconnection, you will have to start over.
Step 5: Flashing Android 15 GSI
Now comes the main and important part, flashing the Android 15 GSI. Follow these steps carefully so that you can successfully install the Android 15 GSI on your non-Pixel smartphone. And this is how you can flash the Android 15 GSI on your non-Pixel Android smartphone. This is a great way to test out and enjoy the new Android operating system on your smartphone. Do note that this is a beta build based on pure stock android, so you will have to expect a few functionalities broken or simply missing. It is recommended you test out Android GSIs on any spare or secondary Android smartphone or on a device that you don’t drive daily. Also Check:
Download Android 15 Factory and OTA Images Android 15 Beta 2 Introduces Several New Features Pixel Launcher is all set to get new features with Android 15 Android 15’s Private Space Feature spotted in action
