yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 ROM Development] jaba_cz:
I suppose, this is not matter of HW. Under WM5 there are no self-resets. They appeared as I begun to try WM6. When I reflashed back to WM5, it's stable again.

But this topic satified my hunger for information :-)

There is no hope for me to have stable Prophet with WM6. I will stay with WM5 and start save money for new toy.

thanks for response

jaba
[Verizon LG G5 Questions & Answers] nascar48:
Bought a lg g5 Used off eBay. For some reason the WiFi won't turn on. It acts like the Hotspot enablers used to act where they would trying to turn on for half a second then shut off. Any solution or should I just return it considering I'm already having problems with it?
[Zuk Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dhruvshelke588:
Can any dev or anyone port Paranoid Android to ZUK Z1. I know it will take some time but please if you can then you will gain respect from every Zuk z1 user?.
[Zuk Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jai krishna:
Wrong section.. Delete your post.

Please read the forum rules before posting..
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] rootdude:
https://www.androidcentral.com/essential-phone

Well, it IS a beautiful device, but the camera didn't garner exceptional praises... no waterproofing to speak of (IP57 maybe)... but it does look beautiful. Did I mention it looks beautiful?

I did follow up on my order and paid yesterday, but I'm not sure it's gonna replace my s8+ I acquired while waiting the last two months for this to ship.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] markwebb:
Yes there are already quite a few reviews being published today and most are lukewarm. However, I'm not surprised nor does it deter me. I can easily return it within 15 days and then perhaps wait a few months (our even sooner) when it drops in price if it's indeed a phone I want to keep as a backup or whatever. I'm still enjoying my S8 plus as a daily driver and my pixel XL as a project Fi phone.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Azdian:
Marques Brownlee said he would get the phone next week, so his review would be late compared to others.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] hikewithmike:
I am hoping that although it may not be officially IPxx rated, it will at least provide some level of resistance similar to the OnePlus 5.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] spotmark:
Sweet!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zPfGfrYsJQ&feature=youtu.be&list=PL7u4lWXQ3wfI_7PgX0C-VTiwLeu0S4v34
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] markwebb:
Another lukewarm non-essential review:

From USA TODAY

An 'Essential' phone? Not so much

https://usat.ly/2wgpvpA

Naming the “Essential” smartphone just that comes off as something of a dare, an insinuation that this new Android handset somehow is more essential than the phones that we already carry.It isn’t.Don’t get me wrong, the Essential phone is a fine first device from a company named Essential Products. It is the brainchild of Andy Rubin, the guy behind the Android operating system who later*joined Google when Android was acquired.Essential feels like a well-made premium handset from the moment you lift it out of its packaging. It’s a thin, 6.5-ounce, solid black, logo-free titanium and ceramic rectangle. Absent the logos and powered down, I was reminded, oddly enough, of the monolith from the sci-fi classic 2001: A Space Odyssey, though the Essential slab has subtly curved corners.*(A white version is also coming.)
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] spotmark:
I'm not concerned about the lukewarm reviews. I'm sure performance will be fine with the specs it has. Water resistance and expandable memory don't bother me, so those are non-factors. With the performance being what I expect it to be, this phone is all about the looks. This phone oozes sexy. The back is freakin' slick as can be. Fingerprints? I don't care, I'm constantly wiping my phone down anyway. The front screen? Really? You have to ask? This is going to be the coolest phone on the market. Guaranteed everyone is going to be asking about it when they see it.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] rubi76:
Usa today Review is plain and bad. Mentions sprint as the exclusive carrier and doesn't explain its unlocked. Complains about the phone information being hidden in the sim tray... Having no words or branding on the phone is a big plus for me. I guess just a bad review.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] jamezr:
The Verge review is pretty good

https://youtu.be/3t5CxKxlTOA?t=3
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] spotmark:
This phone is so freakin' premium. I can't wait to get it. Just okay pictures? That's okay, I have a Canon digital SLR for taking real pictures.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] jamezr:
Hopefully a software update can improve the camera. Hopefully they start shipping tomorrow for Wednesday delivery.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] spotmark:
I hope they start going out tomorrow. My birthday is Friday, so it will be a nice little present for myself.

The build quality and materials sound fantastic. I really think it's going to put the competition to shame in the looks and feel department.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] graffixnyc:
I never pay attention to reviews.. I couldnt care any less about someone else's opinion. My opinion is the one that matters not some overly entitled blogger's. There are 15 days for me to decide.. If it sucks.. It gets returned. Simple...everyone's use case is different..

Some complain about no headphone jack but for someone like me who has switched to BT over a year ago, I never use the headphone jack on my phones anymore and can never see myself going back to wired headphones(especially now that I no longer have to worry about my headphone wire getting snagged on someone walking by during rush hour in a NYC subway)

No Waterproofing? I never take my phone in the shower or in the pool and as long as it can withstand being used in the rain, I'm satisfied (every device I have ever owned I've used in the rain and never had issues and that's before waterproof phones were a "thing").

The camera? Well it seems that's more a software thing. The Verge and others did say the software update made a big difference so I'm sure in time, they will improve it more. We shall see. I'm still very excited to have this phone. I'm sure it will get looks on the subway that's a sea of mostly iPhones and Samsungs
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] z28tovette:
I can't wait to get my hands on that piece of art of a phone.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Chronzy:
Same, Nikon D800 here.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] km8j:
I doubt going out tomorrow given their history. Emails sent out early Wednesday saying within 7 days so I expect it to ship Wednesday. It says 2-3 day delivery which is weird. FedEx or UPS have firm date commitments on services regardless of areas in the 48 states. Only USPS priority has a range like that and most companies don't ship high end goods USPS. They can't be using FedEx or UPS Ground because from CA to the east could be 5 days. They will probably ship Express saver 3 day. If it ships Wednesday, we might not have till Monday which would suck.

A nice gift would be them shipping overnight!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Kay1000RR:
From the pictures I've seen the hardware seems to be solid. There's no issue with focus or the capturing of the image. I'm confident they'll eventually get the software perfected. We can't expect a start up to be on par with Apple and Samsung from the beginning.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] DowntownRDB:
Missing network features

Just finished doing a lot of online research and e-mail back and forth and found out that the PH-1 is missing a couple of key network features. It does have 3x carrier aggregation, but not 4x4 MIMO or Sprint's HPUE coverage extender. Since I'm on Sprint that is a BIG negative.

It was reported that side-by-side speed test performance on Sprint's network fell short of the LG G6. In 10 tests across a range of network conditions, the Essential Phone averaged only 10.05 Mbps down where the LG G6 averaged 21.94 Mbps. More importantly, the G6 was faster than the Essential Phone 80 percent of the time.

Before a recent firmware update to testers phones call quality went from downright bad to acceptably decent. They also reported that voices were a little harsh, but not computery. So maybe the next firmware update will continue to improve on that.

For more details on these missing network features check out this article.

Still going to give the PH-1 a try and hope for the best. If it bombs I'll pass it along and pick up the Pixel 2XL. Just wanted to share the above information so others contemplating buying can make a better informed decision.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] LastQuark:
I read the article. I like this statement here (in bold). :)

"The aforementioned firmware update right before launch significantly improved low-light camera quality, but not by much. I think there are more software updates to come.

In good lighting conditions, the Essential takes photos that might even rival the Galaxy S8, our favorite camera phone. Its dynamic range is better, delivering truer shadow areas while not stinting on brighter parts of the picture. "
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] CRasH180:
I am also use Sprint and am concerned about what you just mentioned as well. Still thinking of ordering it, as I am currently using a HTC One A9 (Big step down from the M7 or M8 at least for me), when I previously had HTC One M7 and M8's.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Jonathanlc2005:
You do know it runs the same chip as Moto z2 and all it would need is a software update, right?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] CRasH180:
I did not know that. Thank you for the information. This phone gets hot and I mean really hot at times. I might need a software update.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] jerflash:
MY hands on video is coming soon but after holding it in hand... I can tell you I'm smitten.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] barleysoda:
Apparently there have been many camera updates over the past few days. Business insider gave the camera a decent review comparing it side by side with the Galaxy 8.

It gave the win to the Samsung camera but it still talked highly of the PH1 camera. Android and me gave a pretty good review today as well. This phone is everything I will need in a phone. It's pure sexy and it's strong and solid in the hand. It's like the anti-Galaxy. Sure the Galaxy is the sport bike of the phone world but I am a Harley guy. It will fill the void my HTC phones did before they sold out and turned into another kids phone icrap look alike. Still using my HTC 10 cause that U11 made me sick to my stomach. Can't wait for my PH1 to ship.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] IM0001:
Well don't hold out on us man. Type up a short how you feel for us right here. :P

Also, please download the released Google Camera that was ported to all 820+ devices and see how it compares to the stock camera app with HDR. I know there is a Root tweak that is needed to get it fully working, but the app itself works pretty good by itself and works on a HTC U11 I have been using for a bit.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] graffixnyc:
I can't wait for this device after playing with it yesterday
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] jerflash:
Ya I will have a shortish vlog style up on my channel hopefully tomorrow. Since I have a regularish job it's come a bit after some of the bigger players. Come you like it. Will be up on my YouTube YouTube.com/JoeyRiz
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Jonathanlc2005:
That's probably why they didn't release it early enough. It's still too early but it should do well over time with updates
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] gharris040604:
[youtube]DWFcZbVKGFM[/youtube] I figured this would be possible, he's using the Google pixel.launcher towards the end of the review and claims he's getting better shots, so that would confirm that their app is just in need of a software update.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sn0warmy:
Another "meh" review. My excitement for this phone is dwindling.

Also, am I taking crazy pills or was the DJ at the Essential party (seen @ 0:15 - 0:19 in the Youtube video) Taryn Manning from Orange Is The New Black?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] gharris040604:
Indeed it was
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] DowntownRDB:
Thorough review

Just read a very lengthy review of the PH-1 here. Appears to be very thorough and non-biased. Definitely spells out the pros and cons. I can't wait to get this phone and test it out myself.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sn0warmy:
One sentence in that review really resonated with me.

"All told, this is a phenomenal first try and an undeniably solid device, but we're really looking forward to Essential's next attempt."

I think that sums up my thoughts on this phone. It looks like a solid first attempt but there are a few too many things lacking for me to justify shelling out $700 for it. Especially with a Galaxy S8 in my hand and the upcoming announcements of both the 2nd generation Pixel lineup and iPhone 8.

I'll be watching from a distance to see how this first attempt works out for Essential. However, they will definitely be on my radar around this time next year, assuming they come out with a second generation Essential Phone that has some necessary features like a better camera and an AMOLED screen.

With all that said, I'm thinking that anyone who jumps on this phone will likely be happy with the overall experience. It breaks the mold, that's for sure.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] tech_head:
So here is my take:

1. I don't buy Samsung devices because they lock the boot loader and it's a pain to get around KNOX. I had a device from Samsung and they enabled KNOX in an update without informing me. Never buy another phone from them.

2. Pixel didn't excite me in the first attempt. From what I've heard in rumors, I don't think I'll like the second attempt either.

3. I just can't do the iPhone thing. I have one for work. I forward my work number to my Android.

4. I have a Nexus 6P and I'm looking for a replacement.

The only phone I have seen that strikes me as a replacement for my Nexus 6P is the PH-1.

It's different. It's different enough to get me to buy it.

I reserved one. I ordered both camera and phone. Waiting for shipment.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] srb7215:
It seems like the only real knock is the camera isn't as good as you would hope. There is a chance that updates will get it there or using a different camera app will or a developer makes some improvements and it will work fine.

It keeps getting knocked for not having a headphone jack or expendable storage but this feels like a stretch. Everything the phone is offering is pretty top notch, except for the camera. By knocking the phone for missing two items that certain people want and others don't care about, it feels like bias is getting in the way. You don't hold Samsung short because it doesn't have squeezable sides or LG for not having certain Samsung features. Each phone is different to meet different customers wants so it should be reviewed as the phone is and not on what they feel is missing.

I have a feeling that we will look back on this phone a couple years from now and it will be the beginning of what a lot of phones will look like and it won't be a big deal that it doesn't have a headphone jack. That and storage will get over the hump and 128gb will be there norm with no need for micro SD cards.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] IM0001:
The one thing that sort of stuck out to me is the comment about the Ceramic back resisting scratches and dents, but starting to "Chip"? That's not good.

I completely expect something like this, but what the hell are you doing that you are starting to chip a device you might have had for a week only so far?

And also, how badly/easily does it chip? I would love to get a Spigen case for the phone if I could but considering Spigen is pissed at Essential over the word "Essential" itself, I am not holding up much hope that were going to have a clear hybrid case for it anytime soon lol.

I would love to rock the phone naked, but man I also hate when the device start showing wear, and even one as strong as this, there is always something that is harder out in the wild.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] charlatan01:
Just an FYI... I've been doing some digging on this, and it seems that the LTE MIMO can be enabled via firmware updates (as evidence by the Samsung GS7). I am not saying they *will*, but I believe the hardware is there, it's just when and whether they enable it. I don't know about the HPUE. I am on Tmobile, and the MIMO would help a ton here in Denver.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] tech_head:
If nothing else, I'll get a wrap.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] jerflash:
I'm going with the black dragon skin for sure
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] IM0001:
It's the same for Quick Charge. Have to pay up for the special features.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sn0warmy:
Yeah, people need quit referencing the headphone jack removal and using it as a major negative in reviews.

Don't get me wrong, I still prefer the headphone jack as I find it convenient to quickly plug my headphones in when I'm sitting at my office desk and a client calls or I need to jump on a conference call real quick. In those two situations it would take to long to fire up and pair my Bluetooth headphones before missing the call.

However, it's very clear that the industry as a whole is eliminating the headphone jack either right now or in the near future. We simply need to adapt or continue to use outdated devices. It's time for reviewers to stop using the headphone jack removal as a major downside to these new phones. I know that as a whole we like to fight change but it's a futile effort with this particular issue and it's time to get over it.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] tech_head:
It should not be used as a stick to beat Essential.

The Moto Z and the iPhone 7, both over a year old don't have them.

I don't care. I have been using a set of USB earbuds with a built in DAC for a couple of years.

I can't charge and use them at the same time.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] bidyut:
Here's another from Gizmodo: http://gizmodo.com/the-essential-phone-is-too-expensive-to-have-a-camera-t-1798408448
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sn0warmy:
:laugh: I got everything I needed from the title of the article alone.

"The Essential Phone Is Too Expensive to Have a Camera This Bad"

I think it's safe to say that my excitement for this phone is gone. Crossing my fingers for good things from the 2nd generation of the Pixel/Pixel XL. If those are let downs I'll probably just pickup a OnePlus 5 and wait it out until next year.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Fellouss:
Hum...

I do love the fact that this phone has stock Android and a lot of nice features. I was looking for a phone with clean android BUT managing dual sim, it's so convenient when you have a business number and a personal one on the same phone so you don't have to carry both.

That will makes me buy the OP5 ( and also the price difference).

But i do like the "simplicity" of design, software, nices materials, look forward to see their 2nd gen PH.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] charlatan01:
You're missing the sleeper... Nokia 8. Stock Android and a better than average camera, if thats your thing.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sn0warmy:
I'll take a look at that. Thanks for pointing it out.
[BLU R1 HD Questions & Answers] JohnnyMRussell:
When I first got this device, voice mails were listed in the recents list, but that is no longer true.

How do I access them?
[BLU R1 HD Questions & Answers] mrmazak:
Not part of stock phone software.

And depends on the service your phone has.
[BLU R1 HD Questions & Answers] rlaska:
no v/m integration here, either.

I'm on AT&T, and I've had to download the AT&T voicemail app (kinda clunky, but not too terrible) from the Play store to access my voicemail.

You likely will need to install a voicemail app from your carrier. :/
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] nyanAttack:
Hello. I would like to share my problem with you. I own a galaxy s8 +, like many of you)

And I was faced with this fact. When I put a dark or black background on the main screen of my smartphone, I get a visible light at the top of the screen. It can be seen clearly in a dark room. Below I will attach a screenshot. But that's the thing, this light is only visible on the main home screen. In the screen verification app, on a black background, I do not observe this problem.

I want to say that the light at the top of the screen is only observed on the main screen of the phone. When viewing images or elsewhere this is not observed

What can be wrong ??
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hothaifa:
Hi everyone,

I have one touch flint with android lollipop, I already rooted it and have SuperSU installed so as C

Xposed. I tried Xtether to bypass carrier tethering lock but it does not work. Any idea on how to do it build number GAFUCF0.

Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yeahbuddyb4u:
I am having same issue it's driving me nuts, I would also like a solution if anyone has one.. thanks :confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] wakas_razaq:
Hi everyone! I was wondering if there is any way to unlock the phone- using the fingerprint- without turning the screen on first?
[Nokia 6 Questions & Answers] LBala:
Hi,

Does anyone know if Ambient Display is available on Nokia 6? I am unable to find a setting to enable/disable it and right now, I have to either unlock it or wake it up with the power button before I can see my notifications.

Thanks!
[Nokia 6 Questions & Answers] perry1998511:
not seeing the option too. maybe they will add it in future update because the hardware seems compatible
[Nokia 6 Questions & Answers] inffy:
Nokia 6 doesn't have ambient display at the moment.

Nokia 8 has the Nokias new Glance display (from the Lumia days etc).
[Nokia 6 Questions & Answers] CareDood:
I wonder if Glance is one of those 500 patents Microsoft transferred to HMD Global recently. Would explain why Nokia 8 would have it upon release.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justin2987:
I tried to flash twrp to my alcatel 4060a and got bootloop i honestly am a noob when it comes to this stuff . Does any body have a stock rom for alcatel 4060a that is compatible with quallcomm snapdragon flash tool . I can get to recovery but reboots right back to bootlooped alcatel symbol, and thats about it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justin2987:
Lol rip
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] cdenney:
I was following the directions here on how to unlock and root my new pixel, and after the fastboot boot-to-image step, it restarted a few times (as it was supposed to) and then it got stuck on the bouncing dots stage. When I attempted to restart into recovery, I instead got a "[Ramdump] writing to EXT4 file" message, and I was not able to get into recovery after several attempts. Are there any options for recovering this or did I manage to brick it beyond repair?

Thanks
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Are you able to flash the factory image?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] henk-jan:
or flash the recovery TWRP
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] cdenney:
After the battery drained overnight, I manged to boot into recovery. Is it worth it to try and see if it starts normally or should I leave it in recovery and try the factory reflash? If the reflash, should I pick the most recent image, or do I need to pick the correct one that it came with?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] cdenney:
Even though ADB recognizes my device now (I was able to boot into recovery after the battery drained overnight), I can't see it on my computer to manually transfer files, can I push the TWRP .zip file onto the device using ADB, and does it matter where on the device it gets put (the instructions just say to copy it to the device)?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] roirraW "edor" ehT:
It won't hurt anything to see if it'll boot. Most recent image.