Google could soon make it a lot harder for Pixel owners to downgrade to older Android builds. A new report suggests that a new change may roll out soon, expanding the anti-rollback protection feature, which is a security measure designed to stop devices from being flashed with older software. The main idea is to protect the devices against older software iterations that may contain known vulnerabilities.
That is the useful version of the story. The less fun version is that it could also remove a bit of flexibility from Pixel phones, especially for enthusiasts who like flashing older builds for testing, troubleshooting, or just getting off a buggy release.
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According to Android Authority, the latest hint comes from the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1. Google appears to be laying the groundwork for
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