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cross-posted from: https://lemdro.id/post/2294934 (!android@lemdro.id)

Requires root.

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According to the comments section, users have been able to sideload them without issues. Play Store has since begun allowing the installs.

Updated: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-8-Pixel-8-Pro-benchmark-block-lifted.759613.0.html

Google has lifted the block it placed on the ability for users to freely install benchmarking apps on its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones. The block had been in place during the review embargo period but extended past the on sale period where customers purchasing the devices couldn’t install benchmarks on their new Pixels either.

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The Google Pixel 8 Pro excels with its versatile display, leading in readability and color. Experience improved tuning and HDR10 playback.

Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro are ranked #1 in DXOMark Display Rankings.

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cross-posted from: https://lemdro.id/post/2161258 (!android@lemdro.id)

So it looks like you can enable it but Michaal is having issues doing it previously on the pixel 8.

Mastodon post. https://androiddev.social/@MishaalRahman/111213109085755687

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