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GrapheneOS fixes Android 17 QPR1 freezes under memory pressure

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A regression in the Pixel kernel driver tree caused stuttering, lag and freezes under memory pressure; GrapheneOS says its release fixes it. The report also highlights how release and testing delays can prolong major platform defects.

What

GrapheneOS shipped a fix for the Android 17 QPR1 Pixel kernel regression.

How

The regression caused stuttering, lag, and freezes under memory pressure, with processes killed for stalls.

Why it matters

The fix shows how OS maintainers may need to handle kernel updates, testing, and quality control when upstream fixes are delayed.

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