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Google Pixel 7a (google-lynx)

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Google Pixel 7a
Google Pixel 7a
Google Pixel 7a
Manufacturer Google
Name Pixel 7a
Codename google-lynx
Released 2023
Type handset
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
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android 13
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Android
postmarketOS
Mainline
Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline.
yes
pmOS kernel
The kernel version that runs on the device's port.
6.x.x
Unixbench score
Unixbench Whetstone/Dhrystone score. See Unixbench.
0.0

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

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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.
  11. 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