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Do we know why they don't make ports for newer Pixels?
this post was submitted on 03 Aug 2025
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Newer Pixels use Google's custom Tensor chips which have very limited documentation and closed-source firmware blobs. The verification boot process is also more locked down with each generation, making it harder to replace the OS without breaking security features. Mainlining these devices is a massive undertaking without proper documentation from Google.
Just like with everything else F/OSS, the issue is always either funding, availability of skill, time conflicts, or lack of interest. Plus with a lot of these devices, it’s not super simple. More often than not, while you do get the kernel source, there’s still proprietary shit that the device won’t work without