Google Pixel 8a to get USB display output feature

Google Pixel 8a is expected to add support for display output through a USB Type-C port. Google has recently launched the Pixel 8a, which will go on sale next week. Android expert Mishaal Rahman spotted that the display output feature is buried inside.

The new Google Pixel 8a brings hardware capabilities for display output through a USB Type-C. However, the company hasn’t yet enabled it from the software part. The source speculates it to happen with the next Pixel Feature Drop slated to arrive next month.

Powered by Tensor G3, Google’s Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro bring the display output feature. It’s because of a USB controller, which supports the DisplayPort Alternate Mode signal. Google disabled it during the launch and released it to Pixel 8s with Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.

Mishaal (via AndroidAuthority) further notes that there is a system property dubbed persist.vendor.usb.displayport.enabled, which is set for 0, meaning the DisplayPort Alternate Mode is disabled. However, the Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 release set it to 1, enabling the DP Alt mode.

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