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Google DeepMind’s Most Intelligent Open Model Yet

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If you’ve been watching the open-model space closely, Gemma 4 looks like a serious step forward. Google describes it as its most intelligent open model family yet , built from Gemini 3 research and technology , with a strong focus on maximizing intelligence per parameter . In plain English: more brains, less bloat. That matters, especially for people who want powerful AI that can run on their own hardware , not just in the cloud. What Is Gemma 4? Gemma 4 is part of Google DeepMind’s open model lineup, lightweight, developer-friendly models designed for building AI apps while still being capable enough for serious work. According to the official DeepMind page, Gemma 4 is positioned as: Google’s most intelligent open model family Built using Gemini 3 research and technology Designed for advanced reasoning Optimized for agentic workflows Available in multiple sizes for both edge devices and desktop/workstation use The Model Sizes: Tiny Brains and Big Brains One ...
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Ricedroid 8 for pixel 6/Pro

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Ricedroid 8 is an unofficial custom rom based on android 13 for the pixel 6 and pixel 6 pro maintained by XDA developer alvin14 


Prerequisites ;

Unlocked bootloader and latest firmware 

I'm using windows 11 with PowerShell. Use the same instructions with respect to your os and terminal preference.

Downloads





You'll need the latest platform tools and google USB driver 

If you're having trouble accessing fastboot read this

Extract adb (platform tools) to somewhere like "C:\platform tools"

Type in the following in terminal ;

.\adb devices

Allow access to adb at the prompt on the phone screen

.\adb reboot bootloader

.\fastboot -w

This will wipe all user data from the device proceed with caution

.\fastboot update "path to ricedroid.zip" 

Tip: copy the path of the zip file in the context menu before booting into fastboot


If you want magisk just extract the rom zip file and send the boot.img file  to your phone then open the magisk app

Tap install > select and patch a file > select the boot.img from the file browser

The output will be in Downloads in the the phones internal storage

Send it back to the PC and copy the path of the magisk patched boot.img

Open terminal and type ;

.\adb reboot bootloader

.\fastboot boot "path to the magisk boot.img"

When the phone reboots, open the magisk app and tap install > direct install 

There's a lot of additional features in this rom and as an added bonus, safety net passes out of the box


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