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English => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: Redaktion on August 31, 2026, 09:02:27

Title: Leaked documents show Google planned and then cut a key Pixel 11 security feature for GrapheneOS
Post by: Redaktion on August 31, 2026, 09:02:27
GrapheneOS says it will not support Google's Pixel 11 because the Tensor G6 chip lacks Memory Tagging Extension (MTE), a hardware security feature central to the privacy-focused operating system. Bootloader analysis and leaked Google documents suggest MTE was deliberately removed, prompting GrapheneOS to recommend older Pixels while exploring support for a forthcoming Motorola flagship.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Leaked-documents-show-Google-planned-and-then-cut-a-key-Pixel-11-security-feature-for-GrapheneOS.1382732.0.html