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<!-- the following status_* questions should be answered with Y - yes, P - partial, N - no, or left blank (for untested or unknown) --> | <!-- the following status_* questions should be answered with Y - yes, P - partial, N - no, or left blank (for untested or unknown) --> | ||
| status_usbnet = <!-- USB networking does work? then put Y here and delete this comment --> | | status_usbnet = <!-- USB networking does work? then put Y here and delete this comment --> | ||
| status_flashing = | | status_flashing = P | ||
| status_touch = | | status_touch = Y | ||
| status_screen = | | status_screen = Y | ||
| status_wifi = | | status_wifi = P | ||
| status_xwayland = <!-- Showing X11 applications in a Wayland compositor (Weston, KWin, ...) works? --> | | status_xwayland = <!-- Showing X11 applications in a Wayland compositor (Weston, KWin, ...) works? --> | ||
| status_fde = | | status_fde = | ||
| status_mainline = | | status_mainline = Y | ||
| status_battery = | | status_battery = P | ||
| status_3d = <!-- Hardware accelerated 3D graphics (e.g. with freedreno) --> | | status_3d = <!-- Hardware accelerated 3D graphics (e.g. with freedreno) --> | ||
| status_audio = <!-- Using the device's speakers/headphone jack works --> | | status_audio = <!-- Using the device's speakers/headphone jack works --> | ||
| status_bluetooth = | | status_bluetooth = P | ||
| status_camera = | | status_camera = N | ||
| status_gps = <!-- The Global Positioning System sensor works. --> | | status_gps = <!-- The Global Positioning System sensor works. --> | ||
| status_mobiledata = | | status_mobiledata = P | ||
| status_sms = | | status_sms = N | ||
| status_calls = <!-- Talking to other people over the cellular network. --> | | status_calls = <!-- Talking to other people over the cellular network. --> | ||
| status = | | status = Console Only | ||
| status_otg = <!-- USB-OTG adapters work, e.g. to connect an USB flash drive to the device --> | | status_otg = <!-- USB-OTG adapters work, e.g. to connect an USB flash drive to the device --> | ||
| status_nfc = <!-- Near-Field Communication (NFC) works --> | | status_nfc = <!-- Near-Field Communication (NFC) works --> | ||
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| status_proximity = <!-- Proximity sensor works --> | | status_proximity = <!-- Proximity sensor works --> | ||
| status_hall = <!-- Hall effect sensor works --> | | status_hall = <!-- Hall effect sensor works --> | ||
| booting = | | booting = yes <!-- The device is booting at all, can be yes/no *IMPORTANT* --> | ||
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== Contributors == | == Contributors == | ||
* | * fallaciousreasoning (Status: ??) | ||
* | * [[User:hlcj|hlcj]] (Status: Fixing some issues) | ||
== Users owning this device == | == Users owning this device == | ||
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== How to Unlock Bootloader == | == How to Unlock Bootloader == | ||
'''WARNING: Doing this will wipe ALL data on your device. Please backup all your personal data before continuing!''' | {{notice|'''WARNING: Doing this will wipe ALL data on your device. Please backup all your personal data before continuing!'''}} | ||
{{notice|'''Your bootloader is required to be unlocked to flash and modify the phones partitions'''}} | |||
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. | 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. | ||
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# Press continue on your device's screen. | # Press continue on your device's screen. | ||
# Reboot | # Reboot | ||
== How to enter flash mode == | == How to enter flash mode == | ||
# Power off the device. | # Power off the device. | ||
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or | or | ||
# Open {{button|Settings}} > {{button|Developer options}} (unlock via clicking | # Open {{button|Settings}} > {{button|Developer options}} (unlock via clicking <code>Build number</code> multiple times in {{button|About phone}}) | ||
# Toggle {{button|USB Debugging}} on | # Toggle {{button|USB Debugging}} on | ||
# Connect your device via USB | # Connect your device via USB | ||
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== Installation == | == Installation == | ||
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None yet because of stability issues | |||
== Mainline Work == | == 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. | 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. |
Latest revision as of 21:24, 3 April 2025
Green Pixel 6a. Green Pixel 6a. | |
Manufacturer | |
---|---|
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 |
Mainline | yes |
Flashing |
Partial |
---|---|
USB Networking |
No data |
Internal storage |
No data |
SD card |
No data |
Battery |
Partial |
Screen |
Works |
Touchscreen |
Works |
Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
No data |
Audio |
No data |
Camera |
Broken |
Camera Flash |
No data |
IR TX |
No data |
Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Partial |
Bluetooth |
Partial |
GPS |
No data |
NFC |
No data |
Modem | |
Calls |
No data |
SMS |
Broken |
Mobile data |
Partial |
Miscellaneous | |
FDE |
No data |
USB OTG |
No data |
HDMI/DP |
No data |
Sensors | |
Accelerometer |
No data |
Magnetometer |
No data |
Ambient Light |
No data |
Proximity |
No data |
Hall Effect |
No data |
Haptics |
No data |
Barometer |
No data |
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
- fallaciousreasoning (Status: ??)
- hlcj (Status: Fixing some issues)
Users owning this device
- Adomerle (Notes: Relocked on custom LineageOS)
- Daedaevibin (Notes: Daily driver on EvolutionX (A15))
- Denix (Notes: Running CalyxOS - Main phone)
- Fallaciousreasoning (Notes: Attempting to port postMarketOS)
- Famfo
- Lost-Entrepreneur439 (Notes: Cracked screen, bad OLED)
- Marlock (Notes: Primary device on Google's Android 14)
- Meowking (Notes: Daily driver, GrapheneOS)
- Mxkrsv (Notes: Daily driving GrapheneOS)
- Vladuwka12 (Notes: Daily driver. Running on Grapheneos)
- WeirdTreeThing (Notes: Daily driver on GrapheneOS)
- Zillion (Notes: Running on Stock, locked BL)
How to Unlock Bootloader
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WARNING: Doing this will wipe ALL data on your device. Please backup all your personal data before continuing! |
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Your bootloader is required to be unlocked to flash and modify the phones partitions |
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.
- In
Settings
>About Phone
Scroll down and tapBuild Number
7 times. - In
Settings
>System
>Developer Options
Scroll down and enableUSB Debugging
and tap Ok. - While In
Developer Options
enableOEM Unlocking
. You will be prompted for your pin code (If applicable) and then warned about the risks of OEM Unlocking. Tap Enable. - Be absolutely certain you have any important data backed up.
- Connect your device to a PC and open a terminal.
- Confirm your device is detected by typing
adb devices
. - Authorize the device with the onscreen dialogue if it's listed as Unauthorized.
- Reboot to the bootloader with
adb reboot bootloader
. - Unlock the bootloader with
fastboot flashing unlock
. - Press continue on your device's screen.
- Reboot
How to enter flash mode
- Power off the device.
- Press and hold
Fastboot Mode
appears. and until
or
- Open
Build number
multiple times in )
> (unlock via clicking - Toggle on
- Connect your device via USB
- Execute in terminal:
adb reboot bootloader
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
None yet because of stability issues
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
- Freak07 Proof of Concept Kernel: Pixel 6 Mainline Kernel
- Google Git 5.10: Google 5.10 Kernel