The first preliminary version (Developer Preview) of Android 8.1 opened the doors to developers of applications that wanted to use Pixel’s Pixel Visual Core chip 2. And now these phones are ready to use the chip.
The final version of Android 8.1 DP finally enables the Pixel 2 Visual Core image chip
Google has released the final draft version for developers of Android 8.1. That activates the Pixel Visual Core chip in Pixel 2 and 2 XL.
That means that it is already possible to take HDR + photos with AI through third-party apps. That is compatible with the standard Android camera framework, and not only through Google’s camera app.
Version 8.1 also includes acceleration of machine learning through TensorFlow Lite, performance improvements for Android Go phones and a series of small adjustments. Logically, this last preview also eliminates a series of previous errors.
If you want to experiment with the new version, you will reach the members of the Android Beta Program during the next days. Also, the stable version will arrive at the owners of Pixel and Nexus from December.
So, an unlocked bootloader is required to install the ROM factory. Also, you can install ROM on Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5x, Nexus 6P, Nexus Player, and Pixel C; if you are not interested in snapping, you can simply sign up for the Beta program and wait a few days for the OTA update notification to arrive. For those in a hurry, here are the direct links:
- Nexus 5X Oreo 8.1 DP2 Factory Image
- Nexus 6P Oreo 8.1 DP2 Factory Image
- Pixel C Oreo 8.1 DP2 Factory Image
- Pixel Oreo 8.1 DP2 Factory Image
- Pixel XL Oreo 8.1 DP2 Factory Image
- Pixel 2 Oreo 8.1 DP2 Factory Image
- Pixel 2 XL Oreo 8.1 DP2 Factory Image
Source: Engadget