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[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] jonsama585:
This is like a fun debate where everyone can have an opinion and some people, not all people have problems with certain devices. Totally off topic but for instance I had nothing but problems with a chevy impala that was relatively new, switched to Toyota and haven't had any problems with my Toyota cars and will never go back. I love my essential phone because of how customizable it is and how smooth it is. It's the biggest bang for the buck out there IMHO. I am with the IT guy regarding IPHONE if you want to be restricted and have that "walled in garden" of protection go IPHONE. But most of us commenting on XDA are not that type of person, most of us are super users. So I would like to finish up with while this phone is by no means perfect it's still a solid phone and the devs of the PH-1 are continuously updating this device which I really appreciate because it shows that they are determined to provide a quality product and quality service.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] Syndicat3:
I really don't understand the purpose of this phone. It has high end specs, a nice looking display, but the screen ghosting makes it not usable. If I am scrolling through any site, my eyes start to hurt using this pone. I don't know if it's cause I'm sensitive to low refresh rates or what but it just seems unacceptable.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_head:
Screen ghosting? Do you mean scroll jitter?

If that is the case ten in 8.1 there is an option to tune how the screen behaves in the "developer option".

I don't have the issue and think the PH-1 is great.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] crixley:
Maybe if you're a terrible photographer..

I love this phone but this is absolute bs. Be realistic here ?
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] SquireSCA:
I am considering coming back, to be honest. I went to an iPhone 8+ 256gb and the iOS 11.3 update broke a lot of stuff. Dropped calls, tons of wifi connectivity issues, having to reboot the phone to get it to connect or work properly... My wife has the same issues with her's and I have some of the same issues on my iPad Pro...

Amazon has new PH-1's at $399 shipped, so thinking I will come back and just live with the mediocre camara.... I can sell my 8+ and Apple Watch 3 for double that.

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What the hell, just placed my order. For $399, how can you not? haha
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] crixley:
Good call. It's a great phone minus the camera. I traded an s8 for it and some cash to be honest, and I don't regret it one bit. I didn't like the stock rom but with a custom ROM it's the best phone I've ever had otherwise.

I had a 7 plus for a bit and it was smooth as butter and problem free, but god damn iOS is boring and strange. The amount of steps required to change a setting for example, and the notification system ugh. I couldn't do it.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] rignfool:
WHAT? :silly:
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] SquireSCA:
Yeah, I mean it bothers me that I have a $1000 phone and $400 watch and the range of the Apple Watch via bluetooth is like 15 feet. I am sitting in the pool or hot tub and want to use it to control the music on the sound system, and unless I am within 15 feet of the phone with clear line of sight, it doesn't work.

For the phone, the battery and camera are amazing, and wireless charging is nice. Screen looks great, and the water resistance is nice in the shower or near the pool. But the wifi issues and having to reboot it all the time to restore connectivity is just getting old. I thought it was my ISP supplied router so I went and got a new, nicer one, same problem. I can barely use it to stream Hulu or Netflix because it can't keep a wifi connection and usually requires me to turn airplane mode on or off, or even reboot the phone to restore. I have to do that several times a night when I watch TV. Drives me nuts.

The OP6 is coming out, but they don't get them certified for AT&T's BYOD policy, so you give up wifi calling, HD calling and other LTE services...

I don't like Samsung's tall, skinny and curved screens. They seem more apt to break and crack than the iPhone screens...

So that leaves me few choices... The Pixel2 XL, which has a crap screen, or the Essential. With Amazon just dropping the price to $399, that seemed to make the most sense...
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] tomzefi:
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And now....I like it.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] crixley:
That's nuts. I walk around the office with my bluetooth headphones on and leave my phone on the desk all the time. Bluetooth 5.0 has crazy range.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] SquireSCA:
The 11.3 update is riddled with bugs. It's impacting my phone, my wife's and to a lesser degree, my iPad Pro...

Just got my new essential, setting it up now.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] SquireSCA:
Well, so far so good. Took the SIM out of my iPhone and popped it in, Tethering and HD calling works without having to call AT&T. Everything seems fine, installed my apps, copied over my music, will test Android Auto shortly.

Forgot how nice this thing feels in the hand. It's the perfect size with the edge to edge screen.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] SquireSCA:
So far no issues and the wonky wifi issues that I had with the iPhone, and that my wife still has with her 8+, seem to have vanished.

The one thing that I do miss is the Apple battery life. Phone came off the charger at 7am and I haven't used it much... Set up a few things, ran Speedtest a couple times... Down to 90% already...

Same time and use on the 8+ would have me still at 100%, maybe 99%...

But I can live with that I guess. I knew I would have to give up a perk or two in the swap...
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_head:
Check your battery status and see what's draining the battery.

If I don't touch my phone I see vary little battery drain.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] SquireSCA:
It just says 7% under "Apps". Doesn't say which ones...
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] Clippers015:
I just registered on XDA and great thread to go through. Long but lots of good opinions and information. I am thinking of getting an Essential and I am on Verizon. I have the first Pixel XL and really do enjoy that phone. I need a second phone as I am going to use the Pixel strictly for work related calls. I don't want to go Pixel XL 2 and I could get a used Pixel again, but not sure I want to have 2 of the same phone. I am not interested in Samsung or Iphone. So that leads me to Essential and I am leaning toward the ph-1. If I end up getting the Essential, is it best to get it through Amazon for around the $400 price or is it okay to get a used one? I can find some for around $300 on CL. Not sure if the older ones have more problems for some reason than the newer ones. Thanks!
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_head:
I would only get one through Amazon or Swappa.

I would also get SquareTrade phone warranty for accidental damage.

Unless the person on CL is going to give you the original receipt, stay away. Also for CL, meet at the police station or infant of it. (Safety first)
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] SquireSCA:
I grabbed my second PH-1 when Amazon dropped the price to $399. And to be honest, I haven't had a single issue with it. It runs great and they have made several improvements to the camera and the system overall, since going to Android 8.1...

Amazon Prime I think included free 2 day shipping.

As for meeting people off CL, yeah, always gotta be careful, hear a lot of horror stories. Luckily I live in a state where I can carry a loaded gun on my hip and I haven't had issues with scammers or people trying to rob me. haha
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] Clippers015:
Thanks for the replies, I appreciate it. I think I will go the Amazon route. Over the years, I have sold and bought several things on CL and all went smoothly but for the ph-1, I think getting the newer manufactured one will be better. I am looking forward to it.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] soulfulb:
I got mine from an Amazon warehouse deal two weeks ago for $303 in "Like New" condition and it was perfect with all accessories. They have some in Halo & White but not at that same price.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] SquireSCA:
I got the Halo grey, the one color that isn't a fingerprint magnet/amplifier. :)
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_head:
Not to turn this political, but I live in the Communist Republic of California, no way to legally carry. :(

Actually, if you live in one of a few rural counties you can, but they have so restricted the right to bear, that carry is all but impossible. :mad:

Back to fun stuff.

How's that PH-1? Mine is great! :D
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] SquireSCA:
Ah, Kalifornia... sorry to hear that. You could move to America and have your fundamental liberties restored. 44 states allow concealed carry, and most of them are easy to get so long as you have a clean record. Several states recent;y went constitutional carry, no permit required. The bill of rights is your carry permit, as it should be.

Loving the ph-1. First one I had was early on and I sold it, but it’s a lot better with the newer one and updates...
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] garywojdan81:
That's the one I got about a month ago and it's been perfect. Haven't even rooted yet.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_head:
Yeah, I work in Silicon Vally.

I can't move from the state. Also I was born here. Family here.

California wasn't always crazy. Really, it wasn't.

Anyway, loving the PH-1 and can't wait to see what the next version brings.

Hopefully it will just be an internal hardware update like Apple does.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] SquireSCA:
I don't know that you could pay me enough to live out there. I know that San Fran, LA and a few large cities are true blue, but a lot of the state is actually Red. So I am sure I would get along with folks, but to not have gun rights, and to pay what you do in taxes and all the regulations... I just couldn't do it. And that's a shame, because geographically it is such an amazing state. Would love to ride out there, visit wine country, do a track day at Laguna Seca, etc... But if the Bill of Rights doesn't exist there... pass. LOL

Are there any credible rumors on the next Essential phone? The OP6 looks killer, but if it can't do HD Calling and VoLTE, as is the case with the 5T, then I can't use it.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_head:
Another motorsports fan. Cool.

For me, technology, cars, motorcycles, photography and guns are like crack. Really, really bad and expensive habits.

I have one fast car, medium fast (but sexy looking bike, lots of camera equipment and a bunch of guns. :D

And if you can mix technology with any of the others; we get a big winner.

Oh, and I work in technology, doing fun stuff I like! Winner!

Anyway back on topic.

The OP6 looks good but if it doesn't work on Verizon, it's DOA for me.

I've had Verizon since before they were Verizon out here. They acquired GTE Mobilnet. I have no desire to switch.

If Essential makes a new phone and basically doesn't make radical changes, ups the memory to 256GB, with a SD845 or better; I'm in.

Oh, and make the dang screen flat. Stop with the curve screens. It feels good and all, but I can put a screen protector on it.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] SquireSCA:
Yeah, complete gear head here... bikes and ATVs mainly. And total gun nut, an entire room full, lots of AR’s and just picked up a new Tavor x95.

Totally agree on curved screens. Hate them! It’s why I won’t own a Samsung.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] tech_head:
My brother from another mother!

Samsung has lost me completely. Between the failure of KNOX and boot loaders you can't modify and curved screens, I won't own one.

I'm sold on Essential because they allow boot loader unlock and and don't flag the device permanently with a BL unlock.

Samsung blows an eFuse if you unlock the BL.

The only phones I'm interested in are the LG unlocked and Essential.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] anandlal:
If you can wait for the PH-2, you should. At least see what they have to offer with that.

The PH1 was released in August last year. That's only 2 1/2 months away.
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] SquireSCA:
For me it is about the screen. I couldn't care less about locked bootloaders. I can't think of a single thing that I need root or a custom ROM for.

But those screens can't be protected properly. I don't use screen protectors, I can't stand how they look, but I do like a nice case to protect the phone, and you simply can't get a good case to wrap around the screen properly unless it is huge... To me, the screen is form over function, and makes me think of Apple... Better to look good, than to work well...
[Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion] cfclay:
Lack of accessories was a downer for me too. Note 8 with otterbox is in my hand now...me and this nerd named Bixby are missing my old PH-1
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Gin.Or.Juice:
Hi guys,

I'm 100% inclined to get the Essential Phone, and wanted to ask if it has the option of taking pictures in the 16:9 format? I know the video obviously has that option, but I am not sure about the photos.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] nrage23:
Not with the stock camera app. You should be able to with other camera app s though
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Gin.Or.Juice:
You're right, I went to Best Buys and installed another Camera app from Google Play that had that option, and 16:9 format works great.

All I'm going to wait now is the Space Gray color :)
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] ssaaxx:
My Thor device is on 4.5.5.3. My goal is to root, and I don't plan to install custom roms.

After researching the forum, here comes a few questions I have:

Kingroot should work (with retries) ?

I don't need to unlock bootloader or install twrp if I'm cautious with SuperSU grants. If I always know what I'm doing with root, risk should be minimal?

Can system update (say future 4.5.5.4) brick the device if all I did is root? Should i block the update?

Thanks in advance!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] DB126:
While past OTA updates have simply removed root that may not hold true with future updates. Recommend blocking.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Yousucks2:
Kingroot for me only took 2 tries ( withlastest version) , you can check the root with ES File, if you can activate root explorer, its done.

I dont think this device get more updates at this point.
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] Nick James:
My phone randomly rebooted tonight and I've never seen an Android phone do this to this extent.

I was typing a text message within Textra, using SwiftKey and the device rebooted on its own.

Upon reboot, it was almost like the apps were loaded with default settings? Here are a few examples-

- SwiftKey and Chrome's settings were reset

- Most of the "Settings" were reset

-- Vibrate

-- Screen timeout; various "Display" values were reset

- Status bar battery icon was back (used to be number)

Its almost like the phone reset to "safe" or "default" settings?

I think it might have to do with Substratum but I would think I'd be the first to report it... Anyone have an idea of what this behavior means?
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] Bewildered Wolf:
You're on stock ?
[OnePlus 5 Questions & Answers] Nick James:
I wouldn't call it stock:

- OOS 4.5.14/Rooted

- Boeffla Kernal

- Substratum

I get that its probably easiest to blame Boeffla or Substratum themes *but* I've been running this setup without any reboots prior and I've been on 4.5.14 for over a week now and this is the first its happened.

It would be nice to diagnose the behavior after what happened, ie- the device reboot and factory defaulted system "Settings". It's like it rebooted into a safe state or a safe configuration.

What causes the lock wall paper to reset, status bar and display settings within "Settings"?

I think SwiftKey crashed personally but crashed so hard that it would default some system settings?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] nexus_man12:
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[General Questions and Answers] Mr.Salty:
Is it possible for developers to port in Oneplus lahncher, themes and apps to Mido?

Oneplus stuff are nice but not cheap, but mido's price is cheap.

Thanks.

I am using Mido Android one ROM,7.2.1 , rooted.
[Wear OS Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fxhz:
Does anyone know how to refresh/update complications data every minute? A Lua script or function code would be helpful.

I obtained world clock time from a third party data provider via complications. Unfortunately the time doesn’t get updated on the watch and remains stagnant. I’m on watchmaker face.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] nivlac978:
I searched all over the place, tried some fixes, but nothing has worked so far. Most threads with this issue die before any solution is presented. I tried the solution posed by jsheesch at https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!msg/phone-by-google/RNDSr05hUQ4/SOUFb2LzAQAJ , and that allowed me to send mms while on WIFI. A later post by him states that that fix causes other network problems later. I've tried factory resetting, didn't work, and the issue has persisted with each update this phone has received 8.0, 8.1 DP, and the November security patch 8.0. I'm using a new sim card from T-Mobile. screenshots of APN settings would be helpful as well. Quite a few threads on this issue seem to die with someone asking that question.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] aaronc_98:
I am having no problems at all on T-Mobile but I am on 8.1, I send pictures all the time....
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] nivlac978:
Can you screenshot your apn settings?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] aaronc_98:
Here you go, I never touch anything I only put in my T-Mobile SIM card
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] nivlac978:
Thank you. That's what mine defaulted to. I figured out it's a problem with my router or certain routers that I connect to. I have a netduma router and if I turn off turbo mode I can send and receive mms but my bandwidth gets cut in half.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] onilink67:
Do you have wifi calling enabled? I couldn't send any texts over wifi until I enabled this.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Imprezive13:
No problems here on 8.0 using the November update!
[Android General] CertifiedBlyndGuy:
Hi everyone,

Those who have been using Canary for a while might have noticed that the snapshot the other day included Google's new interface for Chrome, but shortly after it was deactivated by default in developer builds. This feature used to go by the name of home but now it is an addition to it. Moving the search bar to the bottom may prove very useful for devices with big screens and alike. I currently use it on my OnePlus 2 and while it may not be gigantic, it certainly helps.

Google Home however integrates your favorite links for quick and easy access while searching for new sites as well as a persistent news feed similar to how Google Now works. I never really cared for it but some may like it and it is implemented very well in its current stage. I don't know why Google deactivated this, but I'd imagine that this will be adjusted based off of DPI and aspect ratio in the future since Google Home and moving the search bar are now separate dependencies.

So let's get to it!

1. Open Chrome Canary and type "chrome://flags" (without quotes) into the search bar.

2. Search for "home" in the extension search bar.

3. Enable "Chrome Home." This can be done by selecting default and then choosing enable

4. Now enable "Chrome Home bottom navigation menu item labels"

5. Chrome will now prompt you to restart. Do so, or just restart yourself.

6. Now you have an optimal layout of Chrome ;)

It is to my knowledge that such featured are specific to Chrome Canary so do not complain to me when it doesn't work for other editions.

I've attached screenshots for reference. I'd be more than happy to help people that are having trouble, but I'm not Google so I can't speak for future versions of Canary as it's always changing.

One last thing... There are tons of features offered through Chrome's flags so if I were you, I'd give them a look. I don't believe this stick on a per installation basis unfortunately so you will have to configure it each time you install Canary.
[General Topics] JonnyBoy313:
Orb is a media sharing app that you install on home pc(or where the media is that you want to share) very easy setup. works on phone, ps3, laptops, or anything that has internet connection. It converts on the fly so you dont have to convert media. there is a login in screen when trying to acess(your media). Its a cool app that lets me take my 50 gigs of music, 10 gigs of video anwhere(through internet) without having in store on device

Xda and everyone here has been a great, you guys helped a noob figure everything needed to flash, and every way to unbrick my phone in under a week.

And thats includes figuring out this webpage, xda is like family now. THANKS
[General Topics] mbritten:
I've been using orb for years now, its great, I have my cable tv plugged into my video card and can watch live tv, any channel anywhere I am. I only have 2g where I live but tv and video still stream great if I set it around 100k. orb is awesome, and free!
[General Topics] Menneisyys:
Also, dob't forget to check out my Orb Bible in the Wiki for more info & tricks
[General Topics] alber786:
Video chat on messengers

Saw your article on the messengers, can you tell me which you think is the best messenger as on date and IS there any ppc messenger which can let us video chat using the inbuilt camera??? I can see that all the messengers dont have that option, please help me

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] b_rad_1983:
Secure folder alert of unauthorized software. What causes this and what can I edit to remove it and get secure folder working ?
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] torder:
I was using Twrp, was trying to install RR https://xdaforums.com/honor-8/development/rom-t3606257 Somehow since iam a noob I most have done something terrible wrong, formated the phone in the wrong step or whatever, can't get in to Twrp again.

Huawei eRecovery says "Getting package info failed" after it tries to connect for a while over wifi. I know my files remain on the SD card in "dload", but I cant really reach them with the phone

I can get in to Fastboot&Rescue mode but from there I dont know what to do to advance. Phone unlocked & FRP unlocked. Android reboot reason: AP_S_ABNORMAL (well f me?) Cant connect thru HiSuite, at least I dont know how

I have re-download this file http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1774/g1755/v101649/f1/full/update.zip but I cant really use it

Any idea is highly welcome, thank you

Edit: I solved how to get in to twrp again and could reinstall original.. thank god
[Honor 8 Questions & Answers] Braiteyy:
U need to use another phone or pc to put update.app tp dload.