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The iQOO 15 began its international rollout a few days ago, starting with India, where it is receiving its first software update.
The update carries firmware version PD2505F_EX_A_16.0.18.4.W30 and requires a download of over 750MB. It comes with some system optimizations while also optimizing network and gaming performance.
Additionally, the update bumps up the Android security patch level on the iQOO 15 to November 1, 2025. You can read the full changelog of the update below for more details....
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