• MysteriousSophon21@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      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.