Google rarely updates Android core, now a major update is coming.
One of the latest updates was accompanied by new graphics drivers for current Pixel devices and thus a steep increase in the performance curve. Another important update will soon be available for Pixel devices with Tensor chipsets, this time to the core of the software, the so-called Linux kernel.
According to current information, a major update from version 5.10 or 5.15 to version 6.1 is planned. It is already written in the source code of the Android operating system. Such a major update to the Linux kernel is extremely rare on Android. This is not only a big leap in security, but also a significant improvement in performance and efficiency
Network, storage and CPU will benefit from improvements. It is difficult to predict how the optimizations will actually be felt in everyday life. We will have to wait and see. However, this also applies to the release of the update, as this date is still unknown. Could happen with Android 15, maybe earlier.
Google is now required to update the Linux core of its Pixel devices more often to maintain its own 7-year update guarantee. A new Linux kernel always brings significantly improved long-term support. For example, for Core 5.15 currently used in the Pixel 8 smartphone, the EOL is October 2026, which is obviously too soon.
Hope retroactively for a better update guarantee
What’s exciting is that older Pixel models with Tensor chipsets have also been updated to the new core must be. It is still expected that the Google Pixel 7a, 7, 7 Pro and Co. Updates for this may extend the warranty by a few years. Apart from the cost it incurs for Google, there is nothing to speak against and it would be a really strong signal.
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