Google Pixel 6a (google-bluejay)

The Google Pixel 6a is Google's 2022 budget Android phone. It is the third product utilizing Google's in-house silicon, the Google Tensor SOC. It shares common hardware with the pixel 6 and 6 pro, however has a smaller amount of RAM, lower refresh rate, no wireless charging capabilites, and uses a smaller display.

How to Unlock Bootloader
'''WARNING: Doing this will wipe ALL data on your device. Please backup all your personal data before continuing!'''

On the Pixel 6a, OEM unlocking won't work with the version of the stock OS from the factory. You need to update it to the June 2022 release or later via an over-the-air update. After, you've updated it you'll also need to factory reset the device to fix OEM unlocking.


 * 1) In   >   Scroll down and tap   7 times.
 * 2) In   >   >   Scroll down and enable   and tap Ok.
 * 3) While In   enable  . You will be prompted for your pin code (If applicable) and then warned about the risks of OEM Unlocking. Tap Enable.
 * 4) Be absolutely certain you have any important data backed up.
 * 5) Connect your device to a PC and open a terminal.
 * 6) Confirm your device is detected by typing.
 * 7) Authorize the device with the onscreen dialogue if it's listed as Unauthorized.
 * 8) Reboot to the bootloader with.
 * 9) Unlock the bootloader with.
 * 10) Press continue on your device's screen.
 * 1) Reboot

How to enter flash mode
You are now ready to flash!
 * 1) Power off the device.
 * 2) Press and hold  and  until   appears.

Installation
TBD

Mainline Work
XDA User Freak07 built a proof of concept mainline kernel based on the mainline 5.15 branch by Google. They note this is essentially a mainline Generic Kernel Image (GKI) with downstream Android driver modifications.