yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nokia 8 Questions & Answers] sambartle:
I also came from a 5X that bootlooped itself into oblivion just before Christmas.. and I too am very happy with the Nokia 8, it has been flawless so far.

The launcher took a little bit of getting used too (its like the pixel 2 one - so you slide up.. on my 5X i had to press the middle button to get the tray).. but apart from that nothing changes. (with the exception of the apps noted above by cri347)

Nokia have added their own File manager (Files) but its tiny and works well.. It replaces downloads on the 5X.

There's also currently an annoying bug somewhere between Nokia and google where photos (which is the default gallery app) cant delete anything off the SD card (it was introduced following the January security patches by Nokia) - but you cant really count this against the device as the nexus didn't have SD cards so couldn't have had this issue.

Oh and one other very minor issue.. the NFC reader is weird. It works fine for payments on a chip and pin terminal, but it cant read NFC chips in passports or bank cards, or the little stickers.. it just doesn't work. Just something to watch for if that's important to you - it seems to be a design fault that affects all of them.

Its a great upgrade and its the best phone I've ever used. If it had Wireless charging I'd buy another right now as a spare!
[Nokia 8 Questions & Answers] Petite_Mort:
You have been most helpful, I appreciate the feedback! :good:

It seems I'm gonna wait a bit to check out the Nokia 9 and Nokia 8 (2018) that are supposed to come out these next few days.

Overall you've validated my suspicions thus far. Add the ported Google Camera I keep reading around here and things are looking swell! :silly:
[Nokia 8 Questions & Answers] Petite_Mort:
Much appreciated info! :good:

Actually I've been using a custom ROM on my Nexus 5 with a ported Pixel Launcher so I am used to it, its fine.

As far as file managers go, no prob there either since I insist on using Total Commander! :cyclops:

So as I said, I'm keeping my eyes open and probably will come around to getting either Nokia 8 (2018) or Nokia 9.:cool:
[Nokia 8 Questions & Answers] cri347:
That is the stock file manager, was also present on the 5X, so I did not mention it. On the 5X it is reachable from the storage settings, but with Android Oreo has virtually replaced the Downloads app. In fact they are the same app, only that the most recent has access to all the folders. On the Nexus it was still called Downloads in the launcher, while on the Pixel and on this Nokia is called Files. In the apps settings of the Nexus 5X instead it was correct as "Files". :)

Unfortunately in Italy Android Pay isn't yet available, so I cannot try payments via NFC. I have an AiO Printer with an NFC tag for download the Epson app, then a passive tag, like those in passports or credit card and it work properly. I think the NFC antenna is placed near the protective glass of the camera, because it is sensitive there. Just a touch in that area on the tag and it works, even with a cover (which moves the glass away from the surface). Rather I believe there are bugs in the management services of the NFC, it seems that sometimes it goes on standby even when the screen is on, not working until it is deactivated and then reactivates.

Unfortunately, the wireless charging goes against the metal body :) But charging via cable is very fast, even with the Nexus 5X charger and the battery life is surprising despite the relatively small battery, it double my old 5X.

I think there will not be a Nokia 8 2018 already, rather a new color (Sirocco, shiny gold at Nokia style :) ). It would be a contradiction, since the 9 still shares much of the hardware with the 8. There would be too much overlap in the range.

I think it will remain the current Nokia 8, as high end device at a good price and the new Nokia 9 with an 18:9 display and maybe a photographic section at a higher level, all at higher price. Probably all exclusive for China in the first months (Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 9).

Our Nokia 8, as a camera hardware is not bad, confirmation is given by the third-party apps, they have to work on the software and a new app seems to be coming out, with full Zeiss collaboration.

However, the January patches have already arrived at all, hmd is confirmed good about updates. I am very satisfied :)
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] USA-RedDragon:
Invictrix ROM​

For the Essential PH-1 (mata)​

Welcome to Invictrix!! Our goal is to provide users with a unique staple in Android Development which aims at stability and optimizations along with what we feel is the perfect amount of features. We hope you enjoy this ROM as much as our great team has had while building it. With that said, We are in no way shape or form responsible if you brick your phone.

Features:

List coming soon, we just got the 8.1 platform building yesterday.

More features to come

Downloads:

ROM -

First Build

Second Build

Second Build boot.img

Gapps are built in.

Issues:

Safetynet doesn't pass. Will be fixed tomorrow

Updater doesn't show progress, but it still works

Source:

ROM - InvictrixROM

Device Trees - InvictrixROM-Devices

Kernel - Kernel Source

Reporting Bugs:

Logcat, Logcat, Logcat

Please submit logs if you're having an issue. If there is no log we cannot help you. Simply clogging the threads with “This issue happened, fix it” will get you nowhere and you will be ignored. To Also add to the Log Criteria, Your bug report won't be used if:

- You are not on a clean flash of the ROM

- If you're using Xposed

- If you’ve flashed any other mod that tweaks System in any way

So help us to help you and provide logs for issues. Thanks.

Other:

Feel free to join our Telegram community

Our Telegram Chat

Or on Google Plus

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Or on our Website

invictrixrom.com

XDA:DevDB Information

Invictrix, ROM for the Essential Phone

Contributors

USA-RedDragon

Source Code: https://GitHub.com/InvictrixROM

ROM OS Version: 8.x Oreo

ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x

Based On: AOSP

Version Information

Status: Beta

Created 2018-01-15

Last Updated 2018-01-15
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Opticuhl:
nice
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ghostENVY:
Eager to try this out. Any chance this ROM has Sig Spoof support?
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Turbojugend:
Do you need to force close Play Store on this rom like other 8.1 roms?
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] USA-RedDragon:
Meaning for microG? Yes
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] USA-RedDragon:
Actually I didn't know that was an issue, but it explains what I had to do. So yes, and I'll look into a fix for that for tomorrow's release. About to test the fixed NFC build then push for release
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] tomzefi:
Excellent. And we are off!
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] xDark_:
Development is starting to kick off! From Discord only to XDA, can't wait to see what devs have in store for this device :P
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Turbojugend:
Also can you post the boot img so root can be done please?
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spotmark:
Why not just do it yourself?

https://xdaforums.com/essential-phone/how-to/guide-rooting-essential-ph-1-magisk-t3701976
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Turbojugend:
Does it use the original stock boot image? Every other ROM I've used have posted their own boot img, invis did it for LOS and AOSIP did as well for their 8.1 ROM.
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spotmark:
The bottom of the OP tells you how to dump the boot image from the ROM you're currently running. It says, "For advanced users", but if you can read, it's not difficult.
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] IH8TouchWiz:
If anyone wants the boot.img here it is: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QGUrBumK4fMGrp5IBRRZ4UhzccGOvLHF/view?usp=drivesdk .
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] USA-RedDragon:
Didn't fix nfc yet, but I found out today that the alarm doesn't work, so that fixed. I'll be uploading build 2 with these new features:

- Updater app, you can choose a zip with a file manager(not the stock one yet, I use FX File Explorer) and hit install, and once it's done, reboot and it'll be updated to new build. This is something I whipped together in an hour, so its not final yet, and it will have delta updates soon

- Alarm now rings(missed an interview because of this bug)

- SafetyNet passing on stock

Currently working on:

- Delta OTA's

- Persistent notification for updates

- NFC

- A way to root with magisk without needing to manually patch boot and install

- Themeing support(use Bucket Overlay Manager on play store for root theming for now) SUBSTRATUM IS NOT, AND NEVER WILL BE SUPPORTED

- More Features

I'll also push boot.IMG with it for people using magisk
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Turbojugend:
Great stuff!
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] USA-RedDragon:
Added a slightly better looking ui for Updater and a notification for it. Building now, will flash then if it works upload.
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] USA-RedDragon:
Worked with AOSIP dev a bit for NFC. I might have it now. If so, I can fully focus on what's ahead:

- Delta OTA's

- A way to root with magisk without needing to manually patch boot and install

- Theming support(use Bucket Overlay Manager on play store for root theming for now) SUBSTRATUM IS NOT, AND NEVER WILL BE SUPPORTED

- More Features

This build will be posted in about an hour. Sorry for the delays, but I had a couple breakthroughs
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] USA-RedDragon:
Finally here. Updater doesn't show progress properly (broke that, but it's still working) and safetynet isn't passing on stock, though I'll fix when I get up.

Boot.img : https://goo.gl/9zFF78

ROM: https://goo.gl/TeBSev
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] USA-RedDragon:
Side note: nfc works and I added a few more options to Settings-> display for dt2s and pixel navbar and lockscreen torch
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] USA-RedDragon:
Safetynet isn't as easy to fix as I figured. Not a high priority. Goals for tonight's build:

- Gapps issues fixed(needing to force close play store)

- Updater uses progressbar correctly

- Delta updates

- Less stock bloat apps

- maybe more

In the pipeline:

- A way to root with magisk without needing to manually patch boot and install

- Theming support(use Bucket Overlay Manager on play store for root theming for now) SUBSTRATUM IS NOT, AND NEVER WILL BE SUPPORTED

- Safetynet

- More Features
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] gregpunker:
sideload issues

since i have installed, all other .zips and .img files ive tried to sideload can not be signature verified. have tried several different files/downloads. verified all files prior to sideload.

please help
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] USA-RedDragon:
Sideloading in recovery? The stock recovery isn't suitable for sideloading anything.
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] USA-RedDragon:
Everyone should rejoice today. I managed to get magisk to install during the ROM build. So no more needing twrp for root
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Turbojugend:
Damn dude, good job!
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] gregpunker:
yes, after the install i lost twrp. I was able to install your build 2. but since then i cannot acquire adb root as it says it is in production builds. totally at a loss, as to how to remedy ANY of these issues as everything that has worked with previous devices fails on the PH1
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] stryver:
Great job! Keep it up!!
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Turbojugend:
What are you trying to sideload? You usually don't sideload anything in a custom rom unless it is an update?
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] gregpunker:
i lost twrp after initial install my only way hope of installing any roms, zips, or .img files are through adb sideload only.
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mackentosh:
Just Reinstall twrp
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] ElfinJNoty:
I saw you and Nick chat in Team Bliss telegram chat ?

Does this mean you and he are resolved?

Substratum coming soon? :svetius:
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] USA-RedDragon:
Probably not honestly. First reason is because I am focusing on seamless updates first(trying to eliminate the need for twrp and fastboot altogether). Second is because even though we may have the drama behind us, and can talk and be in a chat together like civilized adults, we can still go different directions for theming. I don't agree with the direction substratum went(I was actually one of the early core members when it first started up), but I don't hate Nick for it. I'll just use something else for theming
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] gregpunker:
i cant, all zips are unable to be signature verified. your build #2 is the only file i could get to work. and since then ive lost root and the ability to see device in sideload mode as well. when i attempt to acquire root through adb it states that root is in production builds
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] DAE1964:
Any reason WiFi doesn't turn back on automatically after reboots.
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] DaveHTC200:
Its the same on all 8.1 Rom's
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] gillim74:
Any plans on a build today?
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mackentosh:
Are you using the latest and greatest adb minimal? Try to uninstall and reinstall adb minimal.

Have you tried a different cable?
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] DAE1964:
I have the same issue with fastboot.. At the bootloader screen my PC can see my PH-1 in device manager but no fastboot commands are accepted. Same goes for ADB in recovery Mode. I can't change rom's or return to stock.:confused:
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] IH8TouchWiz:
Make sure you all have fastboot and ADB drivers installed from Essential: https://www.essential.com/developer/current-builds .
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mackentosh:
try a different cable
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] DAE1964:
I have the drivers installed. This started after installing this Rom. Invictrix-mata-8.1.0-20180117-Official.zip.

Everything worked fine prior to this. ADB works when booted into the ROM, it will not reboot into fastboot mode ADB reboot bootloader or from advanced power menu.Just restarts the Rom. Power + volume down only works.
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] IH8TouchWiz:
Switch USB ports + Try a different cable, my PH1 freaks out sometimes and refuses to work in fastboot mode and switching ports and/ or cables usually fixes, so try and switch ports and cables and then report back. Also, try to reboot bootloader as that has fixed issue similar to this on my phone as well.
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] DAE1964:
I appreciate your input. I have tried all the above with no success. I have my 6p which works despite the almost dead battery without issue.

I don't no why but powering off my PC and pH-1 then restarting did the trick. Sorry for the time wasted on something I should have tried sooner. Panic session for myself I guess.
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mackentosh:
Try Uninstalling adb then reinstall it
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] siulmagic:
Hey there USA Reddragon glad to see a dev from the lg v20 here.
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] DAE1964:
Working after the power off and restart.
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] gillim74:
Has developement for this rom die already
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mrcooter:
I'd say not. It's only been a week since his last comment. I'd say he's working on it but life never stops. Priorities elsewhere.
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] USA-RedDragon:
Not in the slightest. I've got 4 projects in the works. The build that's out now is stable so it's not a high priority to push another without a big change. And like [MENTION=3911313]mrcooter[/MENTION] said I do have real life priorities too.
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mrcooter:
But now I am curious, what are these projects you mention? Haha.
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Obamaloominaty:
Is development for Desolation ROM on the V20 cancelled? I want to purchase this phone, but I have to stick with the V20 for now to to financial issues.
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] hovnovice:
Hi , I have no sound from speakers on Google play music, sounds is good form others applications such you tube,fb etc.

Any tip ? I unsinstalled and reinstalled the apk but not results

Thanks
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] USA-RedDragon:
I'm gearing up for a HUGE release soon. I fixed most of the noticable bugs(known exception is notch cutting into fullscreen apps), added a lot of features to the ROM, and Updater now works as expected(including magisk install, we don't have a server yet, so no downloads).
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] shoeprano27:
any updates on this, sir?
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Ryuk359:
He does this. I followed him when he worked on the v20. He does good work but timing is not great. They were waiting for an update and never heard from him again. Never expected to run into him here.
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Obamaloominaty:
Yeah, he did the same thing with the V20 as he did here. Promised a huge update and disappeared. Not really surprised he did it again.
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] rignfool:
I'm sorry...

Where exactly has Jacob promised you anything other than a free rom?

And where the hell does your entitled attitude come from?

I never saw a receipt where he was contractually obligated to do a goddamn thing for you...

Please take your BS away... Go back to your LG and shut the hell up
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] USA-RedDragon:
Lemme just get over the flu real quick. /s
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] nrage23:
The statement he made was true. Nothing was said about anything being owed to anyone. I see no entitlement issues with what was posted. He was merely informing people in this thread of how the OP has been in the past.
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] rignfool:
Thinly veiled ETA... Is still an ETA
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] HiM@L:
lol
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] runsoverfrogs:
Nonetheless, shouldn't deserve such a hostile reply. What's wrong with you man?
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] rignfool:
You're new here... So I'll explain...

When you take something that you do as a hobby... You do it for fun... For yourself... You move along at a pace comfortable for you...

Now... When you originally start sharing it with others... Everyone is all cool about it... They're appreciative of your work... And most importantly... Have patience... Knowing you either don't have time, motivation, or means to crank out the fixes or whatever...

Then... Others hear about it... And they want a try... But they don't know the original guy... So they start running their mouths... Demanding things... And making dude feel bad about his hobby...

Now... Many be they wanted to help... With logs... Or whatever... But actually... All they've done is piss dude off to the point that he stops sharing...

Seen it happen many times... Lost a lot of cool things over the years here... Due to idiots...

And when I see 2 posts in a row... Putting someone on blast... I return the volley...

There are no expectations... This is not Essential's help desk...

This is some dude... In his basement... Either pissing off his parents... Or his wife (or her husband... Or whatever) because he's coding for fun...
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] runsoverfrogs:
im not exactly new, rooting and doing custom roms way back to when htc hero came out.

I know about how ETAs are some weird taboo.

your attitude though, is unnecessary.

What I do know is that your type of behavior kills threads and user support to custom roms.

The dev here might as well drop this project, any potential interests in this rom will be turned away by your type of posts.
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Obamaloominaty:
I'm afraid I can't do that. You, however, should stop acting like a child and insulting me for merely mentioning what RedDragon has done in the past.

Referring to what I posted as 'putting someone on blast' is a very generous overstatement. Get off your moral high horse and chill the f### out.
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Ryuk359:
He also said two posts "putting him on blast" referring to mine as well. I guess I'm pretty crap at that since I said Red did good work in my post. I merely pointed out the fact that the v20 forum never heard from him again. Which is true. So take it how you will. I personally don't need an eta because I probably won't use the rom now. Problem solved. Such hostility was a huge overreaction and not warranted.
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Jank4AU:
I suggest everyone move on before a mod has to come in here and clean the thread. All opinions have been expressed so let's treat each other with respect and hope the OP gets better soon... So he can give us an ETA! Lol

[MENTION=5184450]USA-RedDragon[/MENTION] hope you feel better soon, bro. Everything can wait, I'm sure we're good for a while chief.
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] IH8TouchWiz:
To everyone throwing shade at Jacob, realize that he has a personal life and issues that take priority over his hobby of developing, and also acknowledge the fact that he was also sick for the past few days. He's been actively developing over these past few weeks of silence, and he and testers are identifying issues that the ROM has and he's trying to fix all possible issues before he goes live with the next build. He hasn't abandoned mata, he's simply wanting to get the next build that he releases to be as polished as possible.
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] gflexstump:
I agree life gets in the way sometimes. I am most impressed with the developers and there ability to provide us great roms for the Essential phone. Take your time there is no rush and look forward to flashing.............
[Essential Phone ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] USA-RedDragon:
Funnily enough, their post made me laugh and want to continue my hobby. They're right. I do this as a hobby, work a full-time job, work on *other* projects and help with *other* devices. Invictrix got 5 more devices brought up in the last week with some help from me. As long as I own mata and don't sell it(probably won't for a year, this is a really good phone) there will be builds. But forget all this entitlement. If I so much as don't feel in the mood to release, I don't have to. There were still some issues in the build I was going to release that I'm working with a tester to help fix. And yes [MENTION=3290808]rignfool[/MENTION] my girlfriend doesn't much like the time I put into rom development, when it could be used to spend more time as a family.

So if someone wants to complain about releases, they can go make their own builds and worry about the problems of the builds in their personal time. The source code is up. It's on GitHub. Get going.