Google Pixel 7a (google-lynx)

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Google Pixel 7a
Manufacturer Google
Name Pixel 7a
Codename google-lynx
Released 2023
Hardware
Chipset Google Tensor G2
CPU Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G710 MP7
Display FHD+OLED 2400×1080 90Hz
Storage 128 GB
Memory 8 GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software Android
Original version 13
postmarketOS
Category testing
Pre-built images no
This device is marked as not booting.


The Google Pixel 7a is Google's 2023 mid-range smartphone, leveraging the capabilities of Google's in-house Tensor G2 chipset.

Contributors

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!

  1. In Settings > About Phone, scroll down and tap Build Number 7 times.
  2. In Settings > System > Developer Options, enable USB Debugging and tap OK.
  3. In Developer Options, enable OEM Unlocking. You will be prompted for your PIN (if applicable) and warned about the risks of OEM unlocking. Tap Enable.
  4. Backup any important data.
  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!

Installation

TBD