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| cpu = Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) <!-- e.g. 1.0 GHz Scorpion -->
| cpu = Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) <!-- e.g. 1.0 GHz Scorpion -->
| gpu = Mali-G78 MP20 <!-- e.g. Adreno 200 -->
| gpu = Mali-G78 MP20 <!-- e.g. Adreno 200 -->
| storage = 128 GB <!-- e.g. 512 MB -->
| storage = 128 GB Micron <!-- e.g. 512 MB -->
| display = AMOLED 1080x2400 60Hz <!-- e.g. 480x800 AMOLED -->
| display = AMOLED 1080x2400 60Hz <!-- e.g. 480x800 AMOLED -->
| memory = 6 GB <!-- e.g. 576 MB -->
| memory = 6 GB Samsung LPDDR5 <!-- e.g. 576 MB -->
| architecture = aarch64 <!-- One of these: armhf, armv7, aarch64, x86, x86_64 -->
| architecture = aarch64 <!-- One of these: armhf, armv7, aarch64, x86, x86_64 -->
| type              = handset
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| status_usbnet = <!-- USB networking does work? then put Y here and delete this comment -->
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Version of the kernel that pmos is running
Version of the kernel that pmos is running
| pmoskernel = 3.x.x
| pmoskernel = 5.10
see Unixbench page on wiki
see Unixbench page on wiki
| whet_dhry = 0.0
| whet_dhry = 0.0
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== Contributors ==
== Contributors ==
Daedaevibin
* Daedaevibin (Left: Far too time consuming, likely impossible by the looks of it.)
* longnoserob
* fallaciousreasoning


== Users owning this device ==
== Users owning this device ==
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# Press and hold {{button|Volume Down}} and {{button|Power}} until <code> Fastboot Mode </code> appears.
# Press and hold {{button|Volume Down}} and {{button|Power}} until <code> Fastboot Mode </code> appears.
You are now ready to flash!
You are now ready to flash!
== Building the Kernel ==
A building kernel is available in this fork of [https://gitlab.postmarketos.org/fallaciousreasoning/pmaports pmaports]. At the moment this generates a `boot.img` which is too big to deploy to the device.
This [https://github.com/LineageOS/android_kernel_google_bluejay/blob/lineage-19.1/arch/arm64/configs/slider_gki_defconfig defconfig] from LineageOS was used to generate the kernel.
More up to date info about the state of the port is available in [https://gitlab.postmarketos.org/fallaciousreasoning/pmaports/-/blob/master/device/testing/linux-google-bluejay/README.md?ref_type=heads notes].


== Installation ==
== Installation ==
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== See also ==
== See also ==
* Freak07 Proof of Concept Kernel: [https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/proof-of-concept-5-15-mainline-for-pixel-6-pro.4364699/ Pixel 6 Mainline Kernel]
* Freak07 Proof of Concept Kernel: [https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/proof-of-concept-5-15-mainline-for-pixel-6-pro.4364699/ Pixel 6 Mainline Kernel]
* Google Git 5.15 Mainline: [https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/google-modules/raviole-device/+log/refs/heads/android-gs-raviole-mainline raviole-device-mainline]
* Google Git 5.10: [https://android.googlesource.com/device/google/bluejay-kernels/5.10/ Google 5.10 Kernel]
* XDA Guide: [https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-pixel-6-oriole-unlock-bootloader-update-root-pass-safetynet.4356233/ Pixel 6 Unlock Bootloader]
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Latest revision as of 13:31, 14 March 2025

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Google Pixel 6a
Green Pixel 6a.
Green Pixel 6a.
Manufacturer Google
Name Pixel 6a
Codename google-bluejay
Released 2022
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Google Tensor G1
CPU Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G78 MP20
Display AMOLED 1080x2400 60Hz
Storage 128 GB Micron
Memory 6 GB Samsung LPDDR5
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software Android
Original version 12
postmarketOS
Category testing
Pre-built images no


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.

Contributors

  • Daedaevibin (Left: Far too time consuming, likely impossible by the looks of it.)
  • longnoserob
  • fallaciousreasoning

Users owning this device


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 Settings > About Phone Scroll down and tap Build Number 7 times.
  2. In Settings > System > Developer Options Scroll down and enable USB Debugging and tap Ok.
  3. While In Developer Options enable OEM Unlocking. 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 adb devices.
  7. Authorize the device with the onscreen dialogue if it's listed as Unauthorized.
  8. Reboot to the bootloader with adb reboot bootloader.
  9. Unlock the bootloader with fastboot flashing unlock.
  10. Press continue on your device's screen.
  1. Reboot

How to enter flash mode

  1. Power off the device.
  2. Press and hold Volume Down and Power until Fastboot Mode appears.

You are now ready to flash!

Building the Kernel

A building kernel is available in this fork of pmaports. At the moment this generates a `boot.img` which is too big to deploy to the device.

This defconfig from LineageOS was used to generate the kernel.

More up to date info about the state of the port is available in notes.

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.

See also