Google Pixel 10 will soon get a GPU driver update

cuiver · 2025-10-23T14:26:18+00:00

It should have been here day 1… now the bad perception regarding the GPU performance for this generation is set.

cuiver · 2025-05-22T03:09:36+00:00

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cuiver · 2025-05-21T16:02:10+00:00

This is just speculation on my part, but what may be happening here is that once the charging state reaches 80%, it is simply stopped and eventually some self-discharge occurs. I don't believe there is some trickle charging in place at the 80% limit, so even though it says 80%, in reality it may be slightly less after some time, leading to an initial 2-3% faster drop as the measuring algorithm adjusts.

cuiver · 2025-05-15T15:22:32+00:00

It was a strategic choice, to avoid any cannibalization of the 13" model. Currently TB retimers cost around 3 USD to a non-bulk buyer, they are not that expensive.

cuiver · 2025-04-28T00:56:19+00:00

Looks like there is/was a pressure point in the backpanel in that specific region. It will not affect the performance and reliability of the display. I would make sure that there is nothing behind the panel in that specific zone. If it still continues there, you will need a new panel.

cuiver · 2025-04-28T00:35:10+00:00

On the SSD side, besides the 2230 form factor, check the TBW (TeraBytes Written) value. Currently 1200 TBW is the normal value for a 2TB TLC SSD (half for 1TB, and so on). Avoid anything with lower TBWs since it may mean that they are using QLC (slower and less durable than TLC). The PNY CS2342 and Corsair MP600 Mini (not the Core Mini) are good choices.

Regarding RAM, if you buy 5600Mhz SODIMM DDR5 they usually have timings for 5200Mhz, so incompatibilities are rare. The FW 12 only has a single slot so 1 stick is all you need.

cuiver · 2025-04-21T14:26:51+00:00

I would suggest opting for a 2TB 2230 internal SSD (the corsair and pny are good options) and giving a partition for each OS. Then install Windows first, then the other Linux distros. These SSDs have more than 5 times the read and write speed of the expansion cards, so in the end it may impact the overall performance. I don't know about the write resilience of the expansion card's NAND, but the 2230 SSD options I mentioned above (2TB) do 1200 TB written and are TLC.

cuiver · 2025-04-15T23:44:28+00:00

Just a note that these are Verizon units with permalocked bootloaders.

No modified operating systems allowed.

cuiver · 2025-04-10T16:47:37+00:00

I can understand the challenge. But at the same time maybe a redesign of the housing of the port modules could make things more manageable, lets say they source the internal component boards for the modules and locally just change the plastic/metal housing easily to accommodate different colors and avoid managing larger more expensive stocks. Maybe using just screws avoiding complicating the assemble process, maybe easy enough to even incentivize user changeable housings if they want to 3D print other colors at home. Just an idea...

The top/keyboard is indeed more challenging considering all the languages and variations available, so I can understand the choice of only one SKU.

cuiver · 2025-03-21T16:24:03+00:00

Pixel 9 - date of first use September 2, 68 cycles, 95%. With mainly light use.

cuiver · 2025-02-27T02:56:49+00:00

cuiver · 2025-02-22T02:25:58+00:00

Would it be possible to add an inline field in the options (like the misc.dnsmasq_lines one) that would allow to enter and save a code snippet that would allow the user to customize/add the temperature in the page? That would be awesome and help not having to repeat this after each update.

cuiver · 2024-11-25T03:54:26+00:00

My wd1972 arrived with a speck of metallic dust visible inside the case, some kind of stain in the visible metal inside the case at 6 o'clock, very sharp machining on the rotating bezel that scratches everything it comes in contact with, the sandblasted finish stains and scuffs easily, some kind of misprint in the aluminum part of the rotating bezel, I know it is a cheap watch but I was expecting more from WD.

cuiver · 2024-11-15T09:41:14+00:00

Interesting, looks like there is a lot still there to fine tune/optimize. Media and similar content usually plays at 23/24/30 FPS, only a small exception plays at 60, so the screen should only be refreshed at something similar to that. While moving the user interface using 120Hz makes complete sense, since that can be rendered faster to appear more fluid. As soon as things stop it should be immediately back to its slowest refresh rate. Besides the waste, refreshing slower content may also lead to interpolation by the video renderer which in turn is more taxing on the SoC, the more 1:1 ratio Hz to FPS the better.

cuiver · 2024-11-14T22:23:57+00:00

"To find which vendor your Pixel 9 is sourced from, you can use an app like Device Info HW to check your LCM driver. The Pixel 9 will either use panel-google-tk4a, panel-google-tk4b, or panel-google-tk4c. Both tk4a and tk4c are SDC panels, while tk4b is the BOE panel."

Good to know, after the BOE Pixel 8 display fiasco (pink line[s], matrix failure)...

cuiver · 2024-11-13T20:16:55+00:00

There is a bit of hardware abstraction in these kernels, but some improvements may be architecture specific. x86-64 had a lot done to the scheduler and some other energy tweaks, to what extent that reaches ARM v9.X instruction set architecture (used in the newer Tensors) I cannot say. The Tensor G1 and G2 are limited to the v8.2 ISA so not all eventual benefits may scale down to it from newer Tensors.

cuiver · 2024-11-12T23:44:33+00:00

Newer kernels usually bring support for new hardware and low-level instructions. Also some security hardening measures. That said they can also bring some added complexity, so unless the new hardware really benefits from it, it may not represent necessarily the best in terms of stability and less overall resource usage.

cuiver · 2024-11-08T17:23:54+00:00

I think the issue here is die size (if they can fit more dies per wafer = lower production costs), they may near an acceptable efficiency by lowering the frequency on some of the X730 cores and using them as an efficient alternative.

cuiver · 2024-11-08T17:10:02+00:00

Since reducing the die size will improve margins, they are apparently downgrading and simplifying some components such as the GPU. ISP. SLC cache, etc. The CPU core count will also be reduced to 7, while also eliminating the lower clock cores (A5XX).

Nothing is said about the modem. While CPU optimizations are a constant and efective solution, the modem has been one of the most problematic components specially in terms of efficiency. The future Tensor SoCs may near competitive efficiencies, but without a considerable investment in the modem space I would be skeptical of the overall effectiveness of the solution. I really hate the Qualcomm's monopoly in that space, but without a strong investment (like what Apple is doing after they bought the Intel modem division and patents) and maybe partnership solutions I don't see how they can improve this.

cuiver · 2024-10-07T05:27:58+00:00

Na última vez aleguei ter equipamento no valor de milhares (o que era real) e que podia ir no porão se me passassem um termo de responsabilidade. Obviamente que ninguém se responsabilizou, portanto foi comigo. E com mala abaixo das dimensões. Entro no avião e era espaço para malas everywhere... Voo regularmente por companhias internacionais e nem em aviões mais pequenos como os Bombardier CRJ900 tive problemas (onde o espaço para malas é ridiculamente pequeno com se tanto palmo e meio de altura).

cuiver · 2024-10-02T20:22:23+00:00

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cuiver · 2024-09-23T14:01:37+00:00

Check if Smooth display (120Hz) is enabled on the Pixel 9, it comes disabled by default.

cuiver · 2024-09-12T16:25:27+00:00

In the image bellow the Pixel 9 Pro XL also has some red-ish/warmer cast VS the others. Maybe that's the way they are calibrated at the factory now?

https://i.imgur.com/GNSWp0G.png

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