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Google's Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro were excluded from a significant Linux kernel upgrade in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6.

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Who
Google
What
Google's Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro were excluded from a significant Linux kernel upgrade in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6.
When
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:21:05 GMT · 2h 26m ago
Where
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Why
This exclusion signals the impending end of support for the Pixel 6 series, with an official end-of-support date in October 2026.
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The exclusion of Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro from the latest kernel upgrade indicates their approaching end-of-support date, impacting future software updates and security patches for these devices.

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