Android 15 QPR1 and December Feature Drop Hit T-Mobile Pixels

Android 15 QPR1 Arrives for Pixel Devices on T-Mobile

Following global and regional releases, Android 15 QPR1 with the December 2024 Feature Drop is now available for Pixel 8 and 9 devices on T-Mobile and related MVNOs like Google Fi. The update, approximately 758MB on the Pixel 9 Pro, can be installed manually or via OTA.

Key Changes in QPR1

• Redesigned Settings app with an 80% battery charging limit option.
• New chips for Casting, screen recording, and sharing.
• Thicker status bar on Pixel 9 for the front camera.
• Globe icon when a keyboard is open.
• New animation/vibration for Quick Settings long-press.

December Feature Drop Updates

Several app updates accompany the Feature Drop, including:

• Pixel Screenshots: UI tweaks, filters, and Search integration.
• Pixel Studio 1.4: AI sticker creator, Gboard integration.
• Gboard: Emoji Kitchen redesign with browsing.
• Pixel Camera 9.7: Restored quick access controls for brightness and white balance.

This update enhances user experience and functionality for Pixel users. For more on Android updates, see Android 15's privacy features. Check out the best Android smartwatches of 2024 for more Pixel-compatible devices. For other Android news, see One UI 7 Beta 2's enhanced audio editing.