The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL premiered Always-on display on pure Android, but the functionality didn't trickle down to the original Pixel and Pixel XL. Yet, it's now possible to enable Always-on display without root on the Android 8.1 Oreo developer preview on the Google Pixel, Pixel XL and even Huawei Nexus 6P. Image credit: InFlames03 The process is a bit technical and requires some time and studious following of instructions. You can find a full guide in the source link. The short version is this: you need to setup a theme manager app, buy a $1.99 plugin for it, install...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pixel_and_nexus_6p_users_can_now_enable_alwayson_display_without_root-news-28246.php
