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Native Linux GeForce NOW App Enters Beta

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Here is a blog post summarizing the announcement. Linux Gaming Just Got a Serious Upgrade: Native GeForce NOW App Enters Beta If you’re a Linux user who has been waiting for a seamless cloud gaming experience, the wait is finally over. NVIDIA has officially launched the beta for a native GeForce NOW app for Linux PCs, bringing the full power of the cloud to your desktop without the need for browser workarounds or Steam Deck-specific tweaks. Here is everything you need to know about this week’s "GFN Thursday" update. A True Desktop Experience Until now, the Linux experience for GeForce NOW was largely tuned for the Steam Deck, targeting handheld resolutions and lower frame rates. The beta is built specifically for PCs and notebooks, aiming to provide parity with the Windows and macOS apps. The app supports streaming at up to 5K resolution at 120 frames per second, or 1080p at a blistering 360 fps. Because the heavy lifting is done in the cloud, even modest Linux setups can now...
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Root the Pixel 8 Pro

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First, install the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC.

Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking by going to about phone, then tap on 'build number' several times until you see a popup saying 'you are now a developer'


In developer options enable USB debugging and toggle the OEM unlock swith on

This is required for your device to be recognized by the PC in ADB mode and for unlocking the bootloader.

Unlocking the Bootloader: 

Get the Google USB driver 

Note: I find it easiest to reboot into fastboot, then install the USB driver.

Open a command prompt in the platform tools folder

Type - adb devices

allow ADB debugging in the popup window 

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot flashing unlock

You'll see a screen with the option to unlock or lock the bootloader.

Press the volume button. From here you will be able to use the volume up and down buttons to move up to 'unlock'

Press the power button to confirm


This is a crucial step but be aware that it wipes all data from your device and could void its warranty.


Download the factory image for your device, extract it, and locate the `init_boot.img` file. 

Download the Magisk app, use it to patch the `init_boot.img` file.


Transfer it to your phone. 


It's easiest to go into developer options and enable the default usb configuration as it is in the screenshot. 

You'll also need to enable USB debugging again as the device was wiped


You can find the init_boot.img inside a zipped file located inside the factory image zip

Transfer the patched file to your PC. 

Copy as path the magisk patched image, then in the platform tools folder, using cmd type;

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot flash init_boot [path to magisk image]

fastboot reboot


Rooting can void your warranty and prevent certain apps like banking apps from working. It's recommended to proceed with caution and follow each step carefully

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