The Pixel 6 looks like it will miss out on Android's next big kernel upgrade

A new leak claims Google's gearing up to upgrade the Linux kernel on Pixel phones to version 6.12 — but the Pixel 6 series might not get it.

Your Pixel phone could get a big under-the-hood upgrade this year

Kernel update in the pipeline ...
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Google to provide a four-year support period for Linux kernel releases used in Android phones

In a nutshell: Android's kernel is based on the long-term support branches of the Linux kernel. LTS releases are essential for the well-being of Google's mobile OS, so much so that the company decided ...

Pixel 6 Android Kernel Upgrade Exclusion Explained for Owners

Pixel 6 may miss Google’s next Android kernel upgrade, but security patches and Android 17 are still expected through October ...
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Google is Quietly Making Your Android Phone Faster Via Kernel Optimization

Google is implementing AutoFDO (Automatic Feedback-Directed Optimization) in the Android kernel to improve performance and battery life. Now, the system reorganizes the core code of the OS to ...