In this guide, we will show you the steps to download and install the latest Android 15 update on Vivo and iQOO devices. This Chinese OEM and its sub-brand have witnessed some massive growth and rise in popularity over the past few years, across both the high-end flagships as well as budget segment.
Moreover, what is even more impressive to see is the fact that these devices have even jumped onto the bandwagon of the latest iteration of the OS in no time whatsoever. As a result of this, features such as Partial Screen Sharing, Notification Cooldown, Lock Screen Widgets, Battery Health Percentage, App Archive, Bluetooth Menu, and Private Space are just a few clicks away from obtaining a residency on your device.
While at the time of writing, only the flagships [names given below and are being constantly updated] have been blessed with the updates, it isn’t going to take long before older devices are blessed with the same. So if your device is part of the latest Android 15, then let’s make you aware of the steps to download and install it onto your device right away.
List of Vivo and iQOO Devices Recevied Android 15 Update
The below devices have received the fifteenth iteration of the OS. Do note that this list is being constantly updated as and when the OEM rolls out the update for a new device. So make sure to have a check on this list at regular intervals.
- Vivo X100
- iQOO 12
Bugs in Vivo and iQOO Android 15 Update
As of now, the update is in the beta stage, so a few bugs and issues are along the expected lines. In this regard, you are likely to come across the following issues:
Vivo X100 Beta 1
- Notification content is cropped in the notification tray
- The fingerprint sensor indicator (white) is overlapped with the unlocking icon (also white)
- Compatibility issues with certain third-party apps
- Certain features in Settings cannot be used
- Abnormal UI display on certain interfaces
iQOO 12 Beta 1
- If Camera crashes after the upgrade, try rebooting to restore it
- Compatibility issues with certain third-party apps
- Certain features in Settings cannot be used
- NFC is temporarily not supported
- Abnormal UI display on certain interfaces
Download Android 15 for Vivo and iQOO Devices
You may now get hold of the latest Android 15 for the Vivo and iQOO devices from below. We will be updating this section with more devices as and when they are live. So stay tuned! Make sure to download the firmware that corresponds to your region
Vivo X100 Beta 1
REGIONS: Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan DOWNLOAD LINK REGION: INDIA DOWNLOAD LINK
iQOO 12 Beta 1
REGIONS: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia DOWNLOAD LINK REGION: INDIA DOWNLOAD LINK
How to Install Android 15 on Vivo and iQOO
- First off, download the Android 15 firmware on your device.
- Transfer it to the Internal Storage but not inside any folder.
- After that, connect your device to your PC using a USB cable.
- Then change the USB Setting of your phone to Transfer Files.
- Now head over to Settings > System update > Local update.
- Then navigate to the Android 15 firmware file and select it.
- Wait for the verification as well as the update to complete.
- Once done, your device will boot to the newly updated OS.
That’s it. These were the steps to download and install the latest Android 15 update for your Vivo and iQOO devices. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
How to Downgrade Vivo and iQOO from Android 15 to Android 14
At the time of writing, the OS is still in the beta phase, so you might come across a few bugs, not to mention a few permanent-related issues as well. So in all these instances, your best bet is to downgrade your Vivo and iQOO devices from Android 15 to Android 14, using the instructions given below:
Download Android 15 to 14 Downgrade Firmware
Vivo X 100
VERSION: ANDROID 14 REGION: Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan DOWNLOAD: LINK VERSION: ANDROID 14 REGION: India DOWNLOAD: LINK
iQOO 12
VERSION: ANDROID 14 REGION: Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia DOWNLOAD: LINK VERSION: ANDROID 14 REGION: India DOWNLOAD: LINK
Downgrade Steps
- Download the Android 14 downgrade firmware from above.
- Transfer it to the Internal Storage but not inside any folder.
- After that, connect your device to your PC using a USB cable.
- Then change the USB Setting of your phone to Transfer Files.
- Now head over to Settings > System update > Local update.
- Then navigate to the Android 14 firmware file and select it.
- Wait for the verification as well as the update to complete.
- Once done, your device will boot to the newly updated OS.
