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[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] bill3508:
Mine has been perfect and getting the same signal my last 4 phones did. Verizon.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] shango22:
Rocking both ATM also

Funny I have both now too. I actually bought the essential phone on a whim as I got a good deal on it that turned into a great deal after they dropped the price to $499. Just got my pixel 2 today and I have to say it's pretty underwhelming. I went with the reg as opposed to the xl as the screen issues where trickling out with the blue hue and I trust htc as a brand much more than LG. Just my preference.... Now I don't know what to do. Exchange for an XL? Get rid of it and go straight essential? I keep thinking the pixel is too expensive to not love it.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] lyall29:
IMO a 5" screen is too small, so the Pixel 2 is a no go, and there seem to be some pretty serious problems with the 2 XL's display. I'll be sticking with the Essential phone for awhile.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] aer0zer0:
Just got my PH-1, volte and hd calling work perfect on Verizon, happy so

far
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] InfiniteReality:
I went from a 128gb XL to 128gb XL2. I have had no issues (clicking, high pitch, screen burn in) with my XL2 after a week, but the $500 price of the Essential is very tempting considering that's half the price of the XL2. With the XL2 being mostly hardware issues, it has me scared to even consider keeping it now. I like taking pictures and everyone is talking how great the XL2 camera is, and it is, but hell..... I could care less if another phone has less saturation, etc, etc...

The camera......... For me as long as it takes good pictures, that's all I can ask for a smartphone camera. To me unless they show side by side pictures, that's the only way I can actually tell the difference. When I'm taking pictures on any phone, they all look the same to me since there's never a identical picture to compare to. To me the hype to have the "best" camera is dumb as there's no actually horrible cameras now-a-days.

Think it's a smart to move to give up the XL2 for the PH-1?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] lyall29:
If I were you I'd keep the XL2 and buy the PH-1. Try it out, and if you don't like it you can send it back. That said, I really like my PH-1. It's also stock Android even more so than the Pixel. The Essential is also a beautiful piece of hardware. There is no squeeze feature though.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] InfiniteReality:
I'll have to see Amazon's return policy on phones, but will probably do just that. I can't help but lean towards the PH-1 at the price point and the issues the XL2 supposedly has.

Squeeze feature, for me, is a gimmick. I accidentally activate it more than when I actually want it.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] aer0zer0:
90 days?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] mpetruzz:
I called to confirm and Amazon's return policy on the PH-1 is 30 days. That was enough to have me get one along with the price drop!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] InfiniteReality:
According to what I read nope.. no return policy on mobile phones now which sucks. I saw else where under the Essential XDA forum where it's 90 day no questions asked. Not sure what is correct.

https://www.gadgetsnow.com/tech-new...cy-for-mobile-phones/articleshow/50901907.cms
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] mpetruzz:
I personally spoke with an amazon rep yesterday and was told it was 30 days. I asked her flat out, youre telling me ifni don't like it I can simply return it withing 30 days forna full refund. She said yes.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] lyall29:
As long as the phone is sold by and shipped from Amazon, you get 30 days. Third party sellers are different.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] InfiniteReality:
Thanks for the confirmation, I just HAVE to try this phone out before I decide. I feel like I'll always regret it if I don't.

Of course the camera seems like the main downfall with the phone, but the camera specs are up to par so it's something that can be fixed with software I believe. Is the camera actually THAT bad?

I like taking pictures as the next person, but geez... it's a phone, I can't imagine it really being so horrible unless you compare side-by-side. Over past few years all the talk of people wanting "the best" is over rated to me, it seems more like a fad and bragging rights and not necessarily needed for a phone. Am I wrong?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] InfiniteReality:
Got a black PH-1 due in Monday. I think I'm more excited about this phone than I was for the XL2
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] lightfire:
I am sending my XL 2 back and Essential arriving in next few days. The Screen is almost unusable on the XL 2 I received.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] aer0zer0:
To be fair, it's meh. I come from HTC, I had a 10 prior, this phone beats it in everyway, except the camera. The pixel port helps, but no OIS, the autofocus isn't as fast. The 10s selfie camera is much better, but I don't take alot of selfies. These are from tonight. Pixel port.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] InfiniteReality:
Thanks! I don't consider that bad at all. I got mine in yesterday and downloading the GCam now to try out.

Here's my thoughts, so far:

After using the XL2 for over a week, it’ll take me a day or 2 to get use to the smaller size for sure. Phone feels extremely solid and noticeably comfortable in my hands. Even the box it comes in looks professional and top notch, unlike the last few phones (N6P, S7E, XL and XL2, especially the last 2). I definitely don’t feel like I’m on the cusp of dropping it, even with the polished ceramic back. Originally thought I may need a case or skin for grip, but not so much. With the ceramic and titanium, don’t believe I’ll even need a case considering how durable and scratch resistant those materials are supposed to be. So far I’ve been able to type easier on this phone than both XL/XL2, didn’t expect this. I had a bad habit of always hitting the period when texting on them, but so far so good on the Essential. I’ve been using Google keyboard for all 3.

The one thing I do miss is Oreo. I didn’t think it was that big of an upgrade, but after running it on both XL’s I do miss it. I read Oreo is supposed to be released for this phone by end of the year so won’t be long at least. Best part is I do not have wait on carriers, wouldn’t be surprised to see it get Oreo before any carrier’s flagship phones. Nexus and Pixel have spoiled me in that aspect.

I took a few pictures with it and the camera is slower than the XL2, but knew that going into it. How much I notice after a few days, we shall see. I did install the Pixel 2 launcher (rootless) because I really dig it, really like the Google Now when I swipe to the left that shows all my news feeds.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] aer0zer0:
The new update appears to have fixed the AF speed. Pixel port camera hdr+ enhanced is still the best. My settings are attached.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] CollinFX45:
Did anyone order with the $200 friends and family code yet? If so, has yours shipped? I gave the black one to my dad and immediately ordered the white one and it has been like 6 days with no shipping notice :( Sorry if that's off topic. But, I have decided to return my Pixel 2 and stick with the Essential.

-Collin-
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] InfiniteReality:
Thanks for the settings, much appreciated! Do you mind telling me where you got your port? This is the only ones I've tried but neither has the setting options you show. I've looked at other links but all aim towards the same ones.

https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-updated-zero-shutter-lag-xiaomi/
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] aer0zer0:
https://xdaforums.com/htc-10/how-to/htc-10-camera-thread-t3358858/page243

I came from the 10.

Also: In advanced, turn HDR+ Control on, then you will see an option for HDR+ Enhanced in the hdr menu in the camera app

Also++: Developer settings: I also use camera.use.diet_burst it processes the HDR+ Faster
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] houstonironman:
I really wanted the ph-1 to work for me. I just couldn't throw in the towel yet. After a lot of trial and error, got Verizon stable. Not sure which setting change worked.

Verizon voicemail doesn't work right so I changed MyVerizon setting to forward to my work vm if cell phone is busy or no answer. My work vm sends copy of message as .wav file to email, which is synced across all my devices. Will get voice to text soon at work, which will then be my visual vm.

Am looking at Pixel2xl or LG30 for my wife. She doesn't have patience for ph-1 workarounds with Verizon.

I like the ph-1 a lot.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] QD2DC:
Have you looked into Google voice for vvm? My ph-1 has been rock solid on Verizon and I use Google voice for vvm
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] houstonironman:
Not yet. I need to look into it. I'll have the voice to text at work soon, which may be perfect solution for me.

Voice mail is not that big a deal for me. Mostly email and text. Not so much voice mail.

Thanks for the suggestion.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] QD2DC:
Gotcha. I asked cause Google voice can text and email you the transcribed message as well. You get some funny transcribes sometimes though lol
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Renaan:
Ok, friend gave me his old HTC One (M8)

Its locked to EE network, Whenever its on HTC Sense Input constantly stops working, I have attempted the fix many forums and youtubes say to just clear the Cache... but this has not helped. I came to conclusion that the OS itself has been corrupted and Factory Reset does not help. I have attempted many Ruu's trying to find the correct one running it from the PC but all say wrong signature. I see things like Fastboot and cmd commands but the bootup screen has no way to type so I must be missing something. I have read guides and such but many seem to have files missing from their uploaded guide lines. So I come to this... please help.

Here's how the Power + Up Arrow screen looks.

*** Software Status: Modified ***

*** Locked ***

*** Security Warning ***

M8-UL PVT SHIP S-ON

HBOOT-3.19.0.0000

RADIO-1.29.214500021.12G

OpenDSP-v51.2.2-00593-M8974_FO.1015

OS-6.12.61.4

eMMC-boot 2048

After that it's just date/time stamp and the boot options

Edit...

So the closest I've gotten is using the guild here (androidforums.com/threads/htc-one-m8-unusable.995871/#post-7212766)

I have fastboot now installed, stuck on the twrp part as getting anything actually installed on the phone itself is impossible due to the Sense Input not working. At least though what I know what to do. Letting the phone boot normally just ends up with the HTC Sense Input looping and crashing.

From Fastboot getvar all

(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000

(bootloader) cidnum: ORANG001
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Renaan:
So I'm already stuck on getting twrp onto the phone, the HTCDev site which I need to unlock the Bootloader just seems to loop on itself when attempting to register.

How can I get twrp installed ?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
The HTCDev.com website can be buggy. Maybe wait a while, and try later. I also remember having to use a couple different email addresses to register, before it worked (as it wouldn't take the same email address I already used).

There is no way around it. You need to unlock the bootloader in order to install a custom recovery, by definition.

Also, please refrain from including my whole post (when it's a long one, like the last one) in your response; as it clutters up the forum. I know it's the default (to quote the post you are replying to) when you reply. But just delete it (you can edit your previous post).
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Renaan:
Progress....

So,

I have kinda made progress... kinda

It tells me to make a backup so I can find out where the backup goes on internal storage.... but nowhere can I find it... I have simply tried searching for backup and nothing, mounting as usb to search also comes up nothing and I'm not sure what I'm even doing wrong.

I went and made sure to download the correct zipe for my carrier as towards the end it asks me to flash an img... but nowhere does it seem to provide one. I've downloaded the correct ckpv5.zip for my phone but there's no recovery.img file in it, again, not sure what I'm messing up :(.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
In TWRP, in the Backup option, make sure Internal Storage is selected as the storage location (button near the top of the "Backup" screen. It's also possible to select the SD card as the save location, if you have an SD inserted in the phone.

Once internal storage is selected as the save location for the backup, check "boot" and back it up. It's a little irrelavent what you backup. The idea is to just backup "something" so that TWRP creates the proper folder structure, and "boot" is the smallest thing to backup (something like 50 MB, as opposed to backing up System, which is like 1.5 GB).

Make sure TWRP says the backup was successful. After that, you should easily find the folder TWRP in the main directory of internal storage. Inside the TWRP folder, you will find the Backup folder, and inside that, a folder with your phone's serial number (don't post that number - it's personal info). That is where you want to copy the stock TWRP files you extracted from ckpv5's collection.

The stock recovery is

not

included in the same folder as the stock system and boot. Stock recoveries are in Post #4 of the collection. But you don't need to do it. I already stated above, you only need to perform

through Step 9 of the guide

. Than just reboot, and setup the phone.

No need to flash stock recovery. It's a waste of time, as your phone will not get anymore updates from HTC, and that is really the only reason to install stock recovery for the device. Plus, if anything goes wrong, and you need to use TWRP again, it won't be there (it will have been over-written by stock recovery) and you will waste more time flashing TWRP back on the phone, if you nee to use it.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Renaan:
Fixed!

ok, Everything seems fixed now, no img was needed just putting things in correct place I guess..

Thankyou for the helps :)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
Glad it worked out for you. The process to restore by stock TWRP backup (since no RUU) is not trivial. So nice job, and I'm sure you learned some things in the process!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] djlucklu:
is anyone else seeing a green tint at the bottom after taking a selfie with the flash ?
[Huawei P8 Guides, News, & Discussion] eldin_96:
Hello everyone, as you can see I have opened a new thread for the OEM info files for our GRACE aka P8.

So far I have collected 3 different ones, also please share yours because it can actually help someone get back to their previous region or change to the one they actually want.. :)

GRA-L09C432 (EU Single SIM): https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By13L0a3bVEvbms4cUFkZ2F2R2c

GRA-UL00C00 (Chinese Dual SIM): https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By13L0a3bVEvT05tbHZrT0g4X1k/view?usp=sharing

GRA-UL10C636 (South-East Asia): https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By13L0a3bVEvTnllQUExdy1SMFk
[Huawei P8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bernardo415:
I have the Cust files of the C25 latin america and the C150, C432
[Huawei P8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sio_PalmCvet:
Why I can't download the file 😅
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] quadcrap1:
With the revelation that it is EASY to defeat wireless WPA2 security on any Android platform running 6.0 or higher, and given that the Droid Turbo is not getting updates anymore, is the stock ROM dead in the water?

It would be nice if Verizon pushed out a patch to fix the WPA2 problem, but they aren't even good at pushing out updates to phones they are officially still supporting.

Is it possible that a custom third party 6.0 rom that includes VOLTE, WiFi calling etc. will appear that also fixes the WPA2 problem?
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] ChazzMatt:
[MENTION=6076132]computerfreek274[/MENTION] is the only one doing Verizon stock firmware-based ROMs. for the XT1254. Tweaked, debloated with Verizon VoLTE still intact. (Only VoLTE on Verizon! I have to say that or people start trying to flash it for other carriers, other countries.)

But he never updated (yet) for BlueBorne whereas custom ROMs like RR 7.X and others have -- with October Google security patches. Next month they'll have Google's latest patches for this threat, too.

But the CM/LOS-based custom ROMs don't have VoLTE for Verizon or any other carrier.

The project that was being worked on is dead, no dev is working on it.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] ChazzMatt:
See the change log for latest [MENTION=5747496]bhb27[/MENTION] Quark kernel release (v73).

https://github.com/bhb27/BHB27Kernel/wiki/Changelog-M-and-N

You can run this kernel on stock Motorola Marshmallow firmware.

Yes, even Verizon Motorola Marshmallow firmware. [MENTION=5747496]bhb27[/MENTION] made the kernel compatible.

Any questions, go to the kernel thread and ask. I'm not the dev.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3207526
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] quadcrap1:
Thanks...Looks like he introduced the Krack fix in today's ROM:

https://github.com/bhb27/BHB27Kernel/wiki/Changelog-M-and-N
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] ChazzMatt:
Yes, he did. But for people still running Verizon Marshmallow stock firmware or CF's stock-based ROM, they can run this custom kernel, and still have kernel-side protection from this threat.

It's my understanding the kernel controls Wi-Fi. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

So, this is better than nothing? If someone NEEDS Verizon firmware.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] quadcrap1:
For those of us who regularly use their phone in poor reception areas with WiFi access, the WiFi dialing is critical. The VoLTE is pretty important, too. So, unfortunately, the non Verizon firmware development efforts fall short.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] ChazzMatt:
Again, you can use this custom kernel on stock Verizon firmware.

As long as your bootloader is unlocked and you have TWRP installed.

It has protection against the Krack threat.
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] lomax512:
Hi

So after looking through other threads it seems that the A5 WiFi issue is known problem that I can't find a proper fix for.

I have an A5 SM-A510F baseband A510FXXU4CQH2 that is always searching for a network that kills my battery life, Samsung have offered no help at all (typical) I have heard that an update could of caused this or that fast charging heats the battery too fast and thus damages the mainboard, in any case I have changed the location settings which had no affect, reset network settings, full reset both ways, changed router channels (no affect as suspected) done everything apart from a dancing around the phone with a four leaf clover :D

Anyone ever find a proper permanent fix for this issue? booked in for a repair free of charge but I can't see Samsung actually doing anything as it has never had an iffy ROM or Custom ROM I did use Smart Switch to re-install the Stock ROM and never been dropped or had water damage, pretty stumped at the mo. :confused:

Cheers
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] mousemeat:
Mine stopped working today! no wifi on my phone, galaxy a5 2016
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] lomax512:
Samsung WiFi is well lack lustre at the best of times.
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] tys0n:
Have you checked advanced wifi settings so that always scan for network option is disabled?

You can also check location settings so that google won't scan for wifi network.
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] lomax512:
Yes mate did that already, it does beg the question if fast charging is so good then why have the option to turn it off, maybe they know it's bad for the phones circuitry :eek:
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] lomax512:
**Update**

Phone went to Anovo for repair and when I spoke to the guy he said no faults were found, he also only mentioned about over heating and not about Wi-Fi or 4G connection problems which tells me he most likely only took down the details from Tesco mobile who did not seem to understand what I was saying, I suppose some people just can't understand technical stuff and only hear what they want to hear, a letter that I enclosed with all of the details of the fault/s seems to have been totally ignored, just have to wait now until I get it back and see what condition it arrives back in, I have read some real horror stories about Anovo which also has a knock on effect for retailers.

Anovo need to be dropped like a stone IMHO
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] lomax512:
***update***

So Anovo are utter liars, phone was sent to them as that's where Tesco have things sent, they said they checked everything etc, total and utter lies told to Tesco by Anovo as when I spoke to them they only checked the battery and aks me for more time to check the phone again, these b*stards need to stop telling lies to Tesco. (so fing mad right now)
[Ascend Mate 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cedric56:
Hello, i m looking for DRM for mt7-l09, molotov.apk dosen't work without them.

Can you help me ?

Rom b571

I'm french.
[Honor 9  Questions & Answers] brainvision:
Hi there guys..

I just saw an offer on GB for the Honor 9 at € 281, which is indeed a great price. It's the International version, they say but there's something weird.. I read here on xda a few people that ordered the International version (don't know where) that should be AL00 but received Asian version, L29.. He had to flash the international rom. It's not that I fear flashing something but I wouldn't like to buy a thing and receive another one..

Anyway, just in case, flashing the International firmware does stop receiving updates, somehow? Until the firmware is stock, unrooted and bootloader untouched it shouldn't be an issue, I guess..

More important: I read that both versions have the same identical hardware so it's natural to think that the LTE 800 MHz is missing from International version, isn't it? Otherwise what's the difference about? Just a firmware? Still it would be weird because if I recall correctly Honor 8 eu version had it (but I maybe be wrong).

Last but not least, from your personal experience, is it a good device to buy for that price? I' not so sure and I would like to wait for something new but the offer is really good considering the original price..
[Honor 9  Questions & Answers] brainvision:
Mmmm it's weird btw.. I just checked on AliExpress for prices comparison and I found a device with Internetional Honor 9 but the codes to pick from are AL00, AL10 or TL01.. :rolleyes: so neither one is Internetional version (yeah I could flash as we said)

EDIT:

this is the link https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_649021.html at normal price, there's a code for discount (if you need tell me via PM I could share, even if there are only 30 so don't know how much they'll be available). From the latter screenshots in the page it seems it should be STF something, could it be? What's that?

The only color available is the pure black, maybe gray is better as overall looking, isn't it?

EDIT2: I see you have it, STF from your signature :D
[Honor 9  Questions & Answers] brainvision:
sorry mate I edit my post.. so basically from the link I posted above, the screenshot says STF-L09C432B100 so it should be basically as the one you have.. was your device International when you bought it?