Google Pixel 6 (google-oriole)
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|  Green Pixel 6 on a blue background. | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Pixel 6 | 
| Codename | google-oriole | 
| Released | 2021 | 
| Type | handset | 
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G1 (GS101) | 
| CPU | 2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 | 
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | 
| Display | AMOLED 1080x2400 90Hz | 
| Storage | 128, 256 GB | 
| Memory | 8 GB | 
| Architecture | aarch64 | 
| Software | |
| Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. | Android 12 | 
| Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. | Android | 
| postmarketOS | |
| Category | testing | 
| Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. | yes | 
| Device package |  device-google-oriole | 
| Kernel package |  linux-postmarketos-gs101 | 
| Initial MR Initial merge request. | pmaports!6728 | 
| Flashing Whether it is possible to flash the device with  pmbootstrap flasher. | Works | 
|---|---|
| USB Networking After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system). | Works | 
| Internal storage eMMC, SD cards, UFS... | Works | 
| Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. | Untested | 
| Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. | Works | 
| Touchscreen | Untested | 
| Multimedia | |
| 3D Acceleration | Untested | 
| Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. | Untested | 
| Camera | Untested | 
| Camera Flash | Untested | 
| Connectivity | |
| WiFi | Untested | 
| Bluetooth | Untested | 
| GPS | Untested | 
| NFC Near Field Communication | Untested | 
| Modem | |
| Calls | Untested | 
| SMS | Untested | 
| Mobile data | Untested | 
| Miscellaneous | |
| FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. | Untested | 
| USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching. | Untested | 
| Sensors | |
| Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. | Untested | 
| Magnetometer Sensor to measure the Earth's magnetism | Untested | 
| Ambient Light Measures the light level; used for automatic screen dimming in many interfaces. | Untested | 
| Proximity | Untested | 
| Hall Effect Measures magnetic fields; usually used as a flip cover sensor | Untested | 
| Haptics | Untested | 
| Power Sensor Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge! | Untested | 
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Users owning this device
Table of hardware
| Component | Model | Status | Notes | 
|---|---|---|---|
| SoC | Google Tensor G1 | P | Essentially a modified Exynos | 
| UFS | SKHynix/Micron | Y | SKHynix HN8T05BZGKX015 128GB, Micron MT256GAXAT4U31 256GB | 
| Display | Smasnug S6E3FC3 | N | No DSI driver in mainline (yet), simplefb works | 
| Touchscreen | STM FTS | N | SPI, driver WIP | 
| Wi-Fi/BT | Broadcom BCM4389 | (PCIe) Why Google, whyyyyyy | |
| Modem | Samsung A5123 | (PCIe) Running RTOS ("Shannon OS") on Cortex-R7 | |
| GPS | Broadcom BCM4775 | (SPI) Why Google, whyyyyyy | |
| Main camera | Samsung S5KGN1 | ISOCELL GN1, OIS: LC898128 | |
| Wide-angle camera | Sony IMX386 | M24C64S | |
| Front camera | Sony IMX355 | M24C64X | |
| Camera flash | Texas Instruments LM3644 | ||
| Speaker amplifiers | Cirrus Logic CS35L41 | SPI (...what?) | |
| NFC | STM ST21 | SPI | |
| Fingerprint | Goodix | ||
| Proximity (ToF) | STM VL53L1 | (I2C) Located on the back | |
| Haptics | Cirrus Logic CS40L25A | I2C | |
| PMIC | Maxim MAX77759 | P | |
| Battery charger (wired) | NXP PCA9468 | ||
| Battery charger (wireless) | Renesas P9412 | ||
| Over-voltage protection | Maxim MAX20339 | ||
| LDO (PMIC?) | Renesas SLG51000 | I2C | 
How to enter flash mode
Installation
See also
- Google Tensor G1 (GS101) Common information about the Pixel 6 series
- pmaports!6728 Initial merge request