yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
It's likely in EDL mode, if you have a Windows pc it will be listed as a Qualcomm device in device manager..

If it's in EDL mode you need a blank flash, I don't know that a blank flash was ever released for the PH-1
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] mrcooter:
Just tried this. Nothing else is popping up in Windows device manager when plugged in. Also, no device connected sounds etc. The phone just acts like it is permanently turned off. Did some research on EDL mode since this is the first time I have encountered it, and it does sound like my issue... but with it not showing up as a device at all, has me second guessing that. Even if its not recognized as a Qualcomm device, it still should show up as something in the device manager i would presume...
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Noct1070:
Yo, so basically if it's not turning on and my pc recognizes it under the port section as "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" is game over? nothing I can do to fix it?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Edit; sorry as far as I know no blankflash was ever created and made public for the PH-1
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Meyi1:
Hi good day

Please I mistakenly deleted my OS from twrp Nd my phone is stuck at the start up logo,so so confused dnt know how to go about this, everyone I seem to ask dnt know anything about it,I was running a custom ROM before I deleted

Please I really need help
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] dannysportbike:
stock ph-1 even in safe mode it takes over 2 min to boot. I believe it's something to do with an OTA update and indexing?

phone is stock non rooted. Is there a way to fix this problem without losing my data? i guess maybe install twrp or something and back it up first?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] dannysportbike:
saw a post on redit where a guy thought his ph1 was bricked. he happened to disconnect hte battery doing something else and put it back and the motherboard reset or something and the phone worked.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] kittygotwet:
I had my PH-1 rooted a few years back, for some reason today it decided it will update to the february 2020 security update.

Now, I am trying to re-root it and I can't send a recovery whether it's TWRP or Lineage. I can find my boot on _a, but when I try to boot to b, it keeps getting stuck/not sending.

"Warning: skip copying boot image avb footer (boot partition size: 0, boot image size: 29603112).

Sending 'boot' (28909 KB)"

Anyone know a fix?

seems like it was a wire issue... swapped to another USB C and I was able to boot into linageOS recovery.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] StrikingInk:
My essential ph 1 fell and the entire lcd display came off, it is still attached to the port?? inside, and the haptic feedback for powering on still seems to work, but I don't know why the screen won't display. I currently don't have any photos given its my only phone at the moment, and I am trying to figure out what can be done for repairs.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Odd_Duck:
You prolly just tore the ribbon cable under the screen,... Even the smallest cut severs power cords,.... purchase for <$20 off ebay a screen and replace,... just watcha few videos first,... look into replacing the battery for <$15 t the same time as well,...
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] StrikingInk:
the ribbon cable seems fine, but if what you're saying is true about the cut, i am not sure how that is going to go.

for additonal context, I am currently unemployed and this was my means of applying for jobs *and* doing surveys on the side for some cash flow. Now my means for cash flow are gone, and i am at a loss on what to do.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Odd_Duck:
I should say check the cable by the connector,... see if its torn there,.... If not it still seems like a digitizer problem. I just dont think your going to get a software kinda fix or s any other without replacing the piece that got broke. This may not be available to you,... but could you try Assist for a free phone to do that while you look into the PH-1 furthur,...
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] jeddy877:
Has anyone successfully installed any of the Android 14 GSI builds on their PH-1? I got the PixelOS build to boot to the setup screen for just a second by flashing the LineageOS 20 recovery image, rebooting to bootloader, and fastboot flashing the system img.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sga999:
Sorry that I can't be much help... I have not tried any GSI builds for this device and know nothing about it. But I am curious, so I did watch a video about it. It was not about this device, just a general discussion. They mentioned getting the vbmeta.Img from the stock rom. Where did you get that file from? I don't think it exists in the stock rom.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] elsamuraiguapo:
I see it on device manager as "mata" under other devices
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
You need to select a driver that supports fastboot commands

See my thread in General
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] gettinwicked:
Not an essential phone user, yet (waiting for the pixel xl 2), but I have a question. I have a Samsung Gear S3 and am curious about compatibility considering fun Sammy doesn't make their watches compatible with all Android phones. Has anyone with both had any problems (if anyone has both lol)? It *may* be a deal breaker if they won't work together. I really don't want to sell this thing and find something else. TIA!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] logic.dsign:
Video out?

Since Essential does not list it anywhere in the specs, and since I can't get them to reply on Twitter, I am asking here:

Do we know yet whether the PH-1 supports video out? And if it does, is it MHL, Slimport or DP Alt? I guess I can just buy one of each type of dongle and test them all to see... But maybe someone here knows so I don't have to do that :D
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] mallman:
Based on this thread in the accessories it seems to with this device https://xdaforums.com/essential-phone/accessories/usb-c-adapter-usb-b-hdmi-usb-c-charging-t3678739
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] TheDethEgineer:
I have a Fit Gear 2 and it worked with my previous LeEco LePro 3 with custom rom and a Samgung Galaxy A5 2017. Have not paired yet with the Essential but I think it should work.

EDIT: I just paired. It works but looks like the Samsung Galaxy Apps store is not compatible with the PH-1. Everything works great with the watch except the store so you can't download any apps or watch faces
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] combat goofwing:
Any idea when it will be released in the UK
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Bboldajr:
I have both and working fine. Notifications coming just like on my s8+ kind of limited on watch face options tho. Only have preinstalled ones available.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] gettinwicked:
Can we put in requests for things like this? Getting the galaxy apps store to be compatible? Sorry, super noob here.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] pauldyhugs:
I'm traveling to Thailand for over a month, I've checked radio bands and and carriers (AIs) it seems like the device is compatible. Anyone know for sure if it'll work over there?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Runnerman14:
Enhanced Features on Messages

Hey All!

I just bought my Essential, and I'm trying to turn on Enhanced Messaging in Android Messages, but it just keeps spinning. I get awful reception at my desk at work, and would like to be able to send and receive my texts via WiFi.

Any help would be great!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] mangordi8901:
How's it going guys? I just bought the Essential phone from Sprint and front facing camera seems blurry. Does it have an issue or is it just me? I thought the selfie cam was one of the positives.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] bweath12:
Sprint Sero

Hi,

Do you know if I can enable the hotpot on this phone using Sprint without the hotspot addon plan.

Thanks,
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
It works with Verizon, I would think it would with Sprint also

But that's just a guess
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] going_home:
Data Transfer ?

Looks like my white PH1 may be here today.

Whats the best way to drag all the info off the black PH1 to the new phone ?

I guess this is a "how do you do it" question, forgot how I did it last time....

I have to send the black one in for speaker grill repair and they said to factory data reset it.

:confused:
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] going_home:
Nevermind, AT&T Mobile Transfer app.....
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] loconess:
When is Ocean depths color out?

Do they plan for other colors?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
At current rate of release, probably early 2018

Other colors? Who knows, not likely unless sales pick up.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Updated FAQs (post #2)
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Notchr302:
They said that the gray was next to drop
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] jeddy877:
I am going to pull it from the initial pixel 7 factory image and try that route.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Wredal:
Hi,

I am considering Essential as my next phone, but I am a bit scared about pure Android, as it has its limitations. So I would like to ask users of the phone, if:

* Is is possible to configure double tap to wake the screen?

* Can I set background on the lockscreen, that is different than background under the icons in a launcher?

* Is a black theme available/possible?

* Is any of you using Pebble watch with this phone and does it work without issues?

* Does the Essential support auto silent mode during specific hours?

Thanks a lot for your feedback! BTW, if setting something requires root it is OK, just would like to know whether it is possible with this phone.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] TheDethEgineer:
- No

- Yes

- No

- I dont use Pebble but samsungs gear fit works fine

- You can set up do not disturb for that
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Teloah:
I believe it's possible to use a black theme with Substratum.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Wredal:
Thank you both of you! I am one step closer to purchasing this device. Waiting now for Black Friday and hopefully black matte version.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] alghtani33:
Does this phone really have stereo speakers? According to gsmarena it does.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
pretty sure it's just mono

https://www.essential.com/
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Mania626:
After the latest update I'm not longer able to switch laucher,im using the Microsoft launcher right now but there is no option under settings to switch back to the default one , is anybody else experiencing this problem?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Vertzile:
Settings->apps->"your current default launcher"->open by default->clear defaults

Next time you hit the home button it should ask what launcher you want to use.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Mania626:
Is there any way to make the battery icon show the percentage?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Teloah:
If you enable the System UI Tuner (hold the cog in quick settings to enable) you can enable procentege inside the battery icon.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Mania626:
Thanks soon much budy!!!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Teloah:
Happy to help :)
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] bswides412:
Has anyone upgraded from the 5x. I was curious about camera quality between the two phones
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Charkatak:
Hi all! I have a question: I just ordered Essential phone on their website using F&F coupon code for $200. So the price with WA tax was $548.91, then I applied the $200 code, but the price went down to $348.91. Since the price is $200 cheaper, shouldn't the tax be less? I expected something like ~$329. So if anyone bought the device using the coupon, did the tax stay the same as if the price of device was $499?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] mimin0:
You're paying tax on a full price of the device. It sucks, but not unusual.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] ixorek:
Hi, according to https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Essential+Phone+Teardown/96764#s178516 the phone has an internal (probably neodymium) magnets. So can it demagnetize the credit cards if i put them together? For example often i hold the wallet with cards and phone in one hand, can it damage the cards?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] going_home:
I've used Battery Bot for years.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.darshancomputing.BatteryIndicator&hl=en

;)
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] xaneth201:
hi im thinking about getting the essential phone

does it have otg and can I hook controllers memory sticks etc I know it has usb type c but I also know some new phone dont have otg feature for example huawei ascent xt2
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Vertzile:
The magnets will demagnetize a card. Happened to one of my cards second day having the phone. Luckily most places use the chip

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OTG works. I'm using the dongle from this thread. I occasionally use it to pull files from a flash drive.

https://xdaforums.com/essential-phone/accessories/usb-c-adapter-usb-b-hdmi-usb-c-charging-t3678739
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] pappy97:
Can't copy account from phone to watch?

I'm trying out the Essential Phone, and despite its flaws, it's a pretty fun device.

A complete dealbreaker, however, is if it doesn't play nice with my Android Wear 2.0 watch, the Huawei Watch 2.

I set up Android Wear on Essential and paired the phone and most everything works great. EXCEPT I can't copy my google account over to the phone. The phone keeps saying "We couldn't copy your accounts. Make sure your phone has a network connection and is connected to your watch."

Well, I've made sure, the phone is connected to internet and the phone is connected to the watch. I can get notifications and everything just fine. I can change watch faces from the phone.

But no matter if I initiate adding my google account from the wear app on the phone or in settings on the watch, the phone says "copying accounts", but the watch does nothing, reverts back to my ambient screen, and the phone gives me the "we couldn't copy your accounts" error. I even factory reset the watch the set it up all over again, same problem.

Any ideas? If I can't add my google account to my watch, I can't add apps to the phone, or watch faces. Had zero issues with this watch + my LG V30 or my previous Samsung S8+.

(I'm on Oreo Beta BTW).

Thanks!!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] geoff5093:
I just bought the phone on eBay for $350: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Essential-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

I'm assuming he bought it on Sprint's promo for it, which is why he's saying he can only guarantee it will work with Sprint. Is there anything I should do/ask before I try and activate another SIM? Should I make sure to first turn it on with a GSM SIM, or does that not matter anymore? I already emailed him asking if he paid it off yet or is paying monthly for it, I don't want to get screwed.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] maslows:
Sold my One plus 5, and leased this from Sprint. Few questions, I ordered the White from Amazon initial but the order was cancelled, then i went through best buy was supposed to be delivered yesterday, got an email saying delayed until December 19th. Called Sprint telesales, they have no idea if they have white or if they are getting white. I'm still on my 14 day return window. You think Sprint will let me exchange if the White comes k. After that window?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] justinblaine23:
Hey all,

I know there is some scrolling issues and other touch problems (Exterior of screen). But I'm wondering if anybody else is having multi-touch problems.

I can barely pinch to zoom, zoom out..etc. I tried using a multitouch test app and it only picks up the second touch about 60% of the time. Before returning, I wanted to see if anybody else was having similar problems?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] baiju2012:
I am getting Essential phone today. Is it possible to put the link of the ported Google Camera App here or in the OP. That way anybody can get it.

N5X
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] DoubleL03:
I installed twrp, su and xposed. But it seems that twrp is gone.

Do I have to push twrp again?

Also I am on Sprint's network. Anyway for me to push the updates myself?

Thanks for any advice in advance.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] yyk981:
Voicemail App on Sprint

Has anyone found a working voicemail app on the Sprint version of the PH-1? I tried porting over the app from my note 5, but I get an error when trying to activate. I also can't seem to get YouMail or Fusion Voicemail to properly activate on this phone. Anyone have better luck?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] geoff5093:
Stupid question, but does unlocking the bootloader reset the phone? I saw a comment on the Essential site saying flashing the factory image will wipe it, but can I unlock it to install TWRP and root without wiping it?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Unlocking the bootloader, does wipe the device, no way around that.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] utbriancl:
Bluetooth turning off

All - I got my PH-1 in the Sprint Lease deal. (What a deal for a high end phone!) I'm generally enjoying it, but for some reason Bluetooth gets turned off all the time. I have BT trackers and a smartwatch (Gear Fit 2), so that's quite annoying. Anyone else have this issue? I've googled around, but haven't found anything.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] bswides412:
Has anyone had issues with Bluetooth audio stuttering while streaming either video or just audio over wifi? I have had this issue with multiple bluetooth headphones using a variety of apps (Plex, YouTube, Play Music), on a variety of networks.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Malacant:
Do you experience the issue when switching networks or all the time? I've noticed my Bluetooth audio stutters and skips when my phone goes out of wifi range and changes to data.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] bswides412:
Nope. Solid connection to WiFi every time. It is to the point that it is unlistenable. I have an email in to Essential about. Waiting for a response.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] ampink7756:
Can anyone help?

I'm trying to unlock the bootloader on my Sprint essential ph1 and cannot do so with the current instructions available... Also, I cannot post any links on this thread because I am a noob
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Zargone:
Stupid Noob question regarding changing phones

I never have changed brands of smartphones before. I currently have a Samsung Galaxy S4. I need to transfer my stuff to my new Essential Phone. Here is the issue: I ABSOLUTELY need to transfer all of the Samsung Calendar appointments to the new phone both future and history but I know Samsung uses its own Calendar so I am not sure how to get this data into the Essential Phone.

I know in the past that the Samsung Calendar stuff did not properly sync with Google.

Can someone point me in the proper direction?

Thanks so VERY much! (Stressing out) :p
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Malacant:
Anyone that uses voice have their notifications stop working? No matter what I set the settings to, whenever I get a text it doesn't ring or vibrate. I tried resetting and uninstalling to no avail. I've also noticed that some notification sounds seem like they try to play twice.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] redshark313:
I bought mine in the USA and brought it back to use in the UK, I'm on O2.

I've got a annoying issue whereby whenever the phone loses network signal completely or as soon as I put it in airplane mode I get a "Phone Services" message stating that I have a new voicemail, yet I don't. Any ideas how to stop this happening?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] rebelx:
I'm coming from a Samsung device which didn't have the screen gesture where picking up the phone will show you the time and notifications.

From what I understand, AMOLED uses extremely little battery, so those type of features would be fine to use.

Since our phone doesn't have that technology, does it make sense to disable the screen notification feature (when picking up the device) to conserve battery life?

Second: are any of you having an issue where when you press the power button to turn off the screen, it turns on for a few seconds again, and then turns off? Why doesn't it just stay off?

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Anyone's LED not super responsive? The Note 5's LED was excellent. It would have different colors and everything, and I don't recall using any specific app to make that happen.

If I do need an app, I'm more than happy to use one, but it's a bit disappointing that the light is so tiny.

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Seconding this. I'm actually on Sprint, but am not paying for visual voicemail, so any app suggestions that work well with our phones would be good!

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I just used a multitouch app and I got 10 on it. Looks like you might have a defective unit? I am able to get to 7 pretty easily without any issue. So if you're having problems with the second touch, that doesn't sound good.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Zargone:
More info please

Please elaborate. Where do I enable the UI tuner?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] DaveHTC200:
It says there lol, hold down the settings cog in the notification drawer until you see it spin :)
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Zargone:
Please elaborate

Oops was pushing wrong cog.

Thanks!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] blueison:
Was it a deal breaker for anyone hoping the IP rating would be higher? I didn't see any youtube videos of the Essential Phone being dunked into water.

I'm curious if anyone had their phone out in a heavy rainstorm situation and how that worked out.

For traveling abroad, would this be a good phone to have?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] jaime3344:
Hi guys, I'm having an issue trying to flash twrp to my phone. I have the Sprint model on NMI81c build, I have the esssential drivers, working ADB, I unlocked the bootloader, the phone is recognized in fastboot mode. When I download the correct version of twrp under the "new" or "old" method on the OP of the rooting thread, it says: " disc file image corrupted" no matter how many times I try, and on 2 different computers. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] rebelx:
But that just takes you to the Battery page, right? I don't see a toggle to have the battery percentage show up on the notification bar, though.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] DaveHTC200:
No you hold the cog until it spins then you get a uituner added at the bottom of the settings menu
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] JoRocker:
USB Dual Flash Drive (SanDisk) is not being recognized. It works in my Galaxy Tab S2 and in my Samsung Smart TV. I really want to be able to use it between these 3 devices? Is there a certain format that would work for all 3 devices? Also, SanDisk app isn't even recognizing the flash drive for their own app :confused:
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] ermacwins:
According to verge, vr not supported?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Warlord721:
Found a bug in stock Nougat.... When trying to select WiFi Data usage in Settings->Data Usage it crashes every time. Haven't had it work once yet.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Zargone:
WiFi Data Usage

Works fine for me!