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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

Title: Re: Leaked documents show Google planned and then cut a key Pixel 11 security feature for GrapheneOS
Post by: Opsec Followed on August 31, 2026, 19:38:00

Great article! I was honestly too lazy to comb through that paper myself when I came across it so it's nice someone did lol, was all put together in a really concise yet explanatory way, thank you!

Only thing I would say is that you should specify that MTE is opt-in (per user app) on Android/iOS while Graphene forces it on, it's not explicitly clear they also used on non-system services in this article

Title: Re: Leaked documents show Google planned and then cut a key Pixel 11 security feature for GrapheneOS
Post by: rept! on September 01, 2026, 12:06:29

Quote from: Opsec Followed on August 31, 2026, 19:38:00Great article! I was honestly too lazy to comb through that paper myself when I came across it so it's nice someone did lol, was all put together in a really concise yet explanatory way, thank you!

Only thing I would say is that you should specify that MTE is opt-in (per user app) on Android/iOS while Graphene forces it on, it's not explicitly clear they also used on non-system services in this article

Thanks for the suggestion!

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