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.

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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Android 15 QPR2 brings the Pixel 9's new Linux kernel to all Tensor-powered phones and tablets

Nathan is a tech journalist from Canada who spends too much money on gadgets. You can find his work on Android Police, Digital Trends, iMore, Mobile Syrup and ZDNET. Nathan studied journalism at ...
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Older Pixel phones are getting a major under-the-hood upgrade

Older Pixel phones are receiving a significant kernel upgrade with the March 2025 update, bringing them to Linux 6.1. This update unifies the kernel versions across Tensor-powered Pixels, such as the ...
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Android 17 Root Exploit Chains Firefox Bug with 15-Year Kernel Vulnerability (By pressing a Link)

Security researchers have disclosed a proof-of-concept exploit capable of obtaining root access on Android 17 by combining ...
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Android is open source, but your phone isn't—here's why Google locked it down

Android is open in theory, but very closed in practice.