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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 (GS101)
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
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
Initial MR
Initial merge request.
pmaports!6728
Features
Flashing
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
Charging and battery level reporting works
Untested
Screen
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
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Untested
Magnetometer
Sensor to measure magnetism
Untested
Ambient Light
Untested
Proximity
Untested
Hall Effect
Also known as flip cover sensor
Untested
Haptics
Untested
Power Sensor
Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge!
Untested

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)
  • Dae Euhwa (Status: Building for official 6.1 Kernel Source from Google)
  • 9lore

Maintainers

Users owning this device


How to enter flash mode

See Google Tensor G1 (GS101)

Installation

See Google Tensor G1 (GS101)

See also