Recently, Google launched its latest iteration of Pixel smartphones and it comes in the form of Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro. The handsets come with a long list of new and exciting features, including features like AI integration, Tensor G3 chipset, improved camera, and eight years of OS upgrades.
However, as the popular features got most of the spotlight, there were a few technical features that didn’t get the attention they deserved. One of them includes the USB DisplayPort Alternate Mode. To use this feature, you’ll need to enable Display Output Over USB-C.
If you are looking to find out how to use this feature, then this guide will be helpful. In this guide, you will get to know how to enable Display Output Over USB-C on Google Pixel 8 Pro.
How to enable Display Output Over USB-C on Google Pixel 8 Pro
The DisplayPort Alt Mode will allow you to connect devices to displays using USB-C without the need for ThunderBolt. This will, in turn, allow the devices to output high-resolution video to an external display. While Google has added this nifty feature on Pixel 8 Pro handsets, but the developers have hidden it. Fortunately, it is a software-side roadblock rather than a hardware one. You will be able to enable it by changing the value of a flag. Here is how you can enable display output over USB-C on Pixel 8 Pro.
- To start off, you need to root your Google Pixel 8 Pro using Magisk
- After that, download the USB-C to Display Output Enabler module
- Then, launch the Magisk app and head over to the Modules section
- Now, tap on Install from Storage before selecting the module and pressing “OK”
- Once done, you should hit the Reboot button
