Google Pixel

Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 devices seem to be now following a quarterly update schedule instead of monthly patches.

What you need to know

• Google's February 2026 Pixel update is small, likely holding back major changes for the upcoming Android 16 QPR3 release.

• The update skips Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series phones, hinting at a shift away from monthly updates for older devices.

• Google says affected Pixel phones will remain security compliant, but offers little clarity on future update frequency.

This is a mixed Xposed+Magisk module, which is made to allow customizations that are not originally designed in AOSP (Android Open Source Project). Please read thorough below before reaching to download links

Features: Currently, PixelXpert offers customizations on different aspects of system framework and SystemUI, including:

• Status bar
• Quick Settings panel
• Lock screen
• Notifications
• Gesture Navigations
• Phone & Dialer
• Hotspot
• Package Manager
• Screen properties

cross-posted from: https://reddthat.com/post/56379851

TL;DR

• Google has started rolling out a new GPU driver for the Pixel 10 series with Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.
• The update aligns with Imagination’s August driver release and brings Android 16 and Vulkan 1.4 support.
• While real-world performance gains remain unconfirmed, the update should reach stable builds in a future Pixel Drop

cross-posted from: https://reddthat.com/post/55764543

TL;DR

• Google has kicked off a new Extended Repair Program for the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL.
• The program covers a limited number of Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL devices with vertical lines on the display or a screen flickering problem.
• Google is offering free display replacements for these phones for up to three years from the original retail purchase date.