Newer Pixels use Google’s custom Tensor chips which have very limited documentation and closed-source firmware blobs. The verification boot process is also more locked down with each generation, making it harder to replace the OS without breaking security features. Mainlining these devices is a massive undertaking without proper documentation from Google.
Newer Pixels use Google’s custom Tensor chips which have very limited documentation and closed-source firmware blobs. The verification boot process is also more locked down with each generation, making it harder to replace the OS without breaking security features. Mainlining these devices is a massive undertaking without proper documentation from Google.