The Essential Phone now $499 - Page 5

Lazy8s · Dec 29, 2017, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trunks0

They kinda sorta have. Starting with phones launching on Androud 8.0, they have to implement a feature of 8 called Treble. Allowing the OS to stay nice and updated.

Should be noted, that the Essential Phone PH-1 will be implementing it for Android 8.0.

Here's a good read on Treble and what Google wants to accomplish. There will still be some issues, but this is a great start.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017...roject-treble/

Elysian · Jan 1, 2018, 11:00 AM

I am absolutely loving picture in picture with Oreo, especially for Maps and YouTube.

Lazy8s · Jan 1, 2018, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elysian

I am absolutely loving picture in picture with Oreo, especially for Maps and YouTube.

How long after you signed up did it take to have it pushed to you? Or did you sideload?

No oreo for me yet.

Elysian · Jan 1, 2018, 01:06 PM

I think you have to side load the first time.

Lazy8s · Jan 1, 2018, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elysian

I think you have to side load the first time.

I'll check it out - I think it was android authority said it can take up to 24 hrs for the first time to get pushed, and I'm lazy as hell today

If it's not pushed by tonight I'll sideload.

GSGRUNT · Mar 14, 2018, 10:20 AM

I just got the Oreo OTA push.

Elysian · Mar 14, 2018, 12:55 PM

I've had it installed since yesterday. All seems good, don't notice any difference from the last beta

Elysian · Jul 20, 2018, 04:35 PM

The 360 degree camera is only $19 on the Essential website right now. I just ordered one.

Seyiji · Jul 20, 2018, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elysian

The 360 degree camera is only $19 on the Essential website right now. I just ordered one.

Shows as $49

Elysian · Jul 20, 2018, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seyiji

Shows as $49

Woah weird.

Lazy8s · Jul 20, 2018, 05:46 PM

My PH1 might be busted.

With full wifi/carrier bars phone will not call. Says disconnected until reboot.

90% of calls missed this past week due to phone not ringing when called.

Calls that do get answered are heard over speaker phone regardless of setting to earpiece.

Most voicemails from the above missed calls are not accessible due to phone telling me it cannot sync without a connection to a wifi or cellular network, even with full signal.

A reboot fixes everything, but this is all day every day. It sucks, I like this phone.

I also have the BB extended protection plan.....

Elysian · Jul 20, 2018, 06:24 PM

Have you tried a new SIM?

Apparently the $19 thing was a limited offer.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/techcru...-half-off/amp/

I must have been one of the last ones to get it.

Lazy8s · Jul 21, 2018, 01:21 PM

A new SIM is probably the best next step. I have to decide if I'm staying with T-mo though. Their service has been crap for everyone I know for 2-3 months now.

Seyiji · Jul 21, 2018, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elysian

Have you tried a new SIM?

Apparently the $19 thing was a limited offer.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/techcru...-half-off/amp/

I must have been one of the last ones to get it.

Aww

Elysian · Jul 21, 2018, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazy8s

A new SIM is probably the best next step. I have to decide if I'm staying with T-mo though. Their service has been crap for everyone I know for 2-3 months now.

I switched to Cricket a few months back, when I went on vacation out in Big Bend I had next to no service with MetroPCS (Tmo) while my truck had great service most places with AT&T.

Lazy8s · Jul 22, 2018, 02:25 AM

Cricket is just about the only viable option here. I checked out Xfinity mobile and won't go that route although I know several folks who say they have excellent service. You can bring your own phone as long as it's an iphone. They don't support bringing an unlocked android device over, but they have no problems selling you one.

greasyhands · Jul 24, 2018, 07:14 PM

I just got an Essential from Sprint for $449, just missed the Amazon deal, but $449 is ok with me. Really dig this phone, had a Note 8, but a little to big and fragile for my work (transit bus mechanic). I watch movies on it when cooking for my clan, man this speaker is LOUD, love it. Got a case from Amazon for $10 that covers the whole phone in a belt holster, just slide it out when needed, you know I have greasy hands.

Lazy8s · Jul 25, 2018, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greasyhands

I just got an Essential from Sprint for $449, just missed the Amazon deal, but $449 is ok with me. Really dig this phone, had a Note 8, but a little to big and fragile for my work (transit bus mechanic). I watch movies on it when cooking for my clan, man this speaker is LOUD, love it. Got a case from Amazon for $10 that covers the whole phone in a belt holster, just slide it out when needed, you know I have greasy hands.

How many times did you feel like you would drop it before you got the case on it? LoL, it's one slick phone, especially with greasy hands

greasyhands · Jul 25, 2018, 06:54 AM

All phones feel like wet bars of soap in my leather hands, this one feels like a motel bar of soap. It went into a case first thing. That Note 8 was also a slippery rascal with no case. I took some pictures yesterday, turned out fine for my aging eyes, when my wifes and 2 sons Note 4's need replacing, seriously considering the Essential, they love the size and storage.

Elysian · Jul 25, 2018, 08:29 AM

With a decent case it's a damned durable phone. I've dropped mine more than I care to count, no problems whatsoever. I use it with oil hands all the time, while working under a car mainly. It just keeps chugging along.

greasyhands · Jul 25, 2018, 07:49 PM

Nice, after hearing you guys talk about it, I think I made a good decision. I don't drop my phones much at all, usually leave it in my tool box top drawer, or in my belt holster. Wish I didn't need it in a case, it really is a nice phone naked, maybe I'll skin it one day.

Lazy8s · Jul 26, 2018, 11:40 AM

Mine went for a nice ride yet again, and survived. I keep waiting for that crack across the screen, but not yet...I really need to be more careful lol.

Athena · Aug 13, 2018, 12:47 PM

I picked one up during the Amazon deal and got Pie update the other day. Loving this phone. I am not a big camera guy so I have not played much with that yet but the games on this are sweet sauce. Have it in a Poetic case for now as I have become more of a dropper of things since the divorce. Not sure how that is related but it is a sad truth.
Still wondering if I like s more than my V20 but I think I might as all time fav phone.

Elysian · Aug 13, 2018, 03:10 PM

Pie is really great on it, I haven't found any noticeable bugs. Was super impressed with the day 1 release.

GSGRUNT · Aug 13, 2018, 04:31 PM

I love pie

Lazy8s · Aug 20, 2018, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elysian

Pie is really great on it, I haven't found any noticeable bugs. Was super impressed with the day 1 release.

I preferred Oreo's multi tasking. Open all > tap>choose just seems excessive.

Or...I really am too dang lazy.

Lazy8s · Aug 21, 2018, 07:58 AM

Heh - can't use my photos app anymore either. Crashes every time. Bug report submitted.

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Motherboard	Asus P8H61-LE
CPU	Intel 3570k
Graphics	Zotac AMP! GTX 1070
Memory	16 Gb DDR3 Corsair Dominator
Cooling Solution	Corsair H60 cpu / Arctic Accelero Extreme IV GPU
Display	Samsung 32" 1080p
Soundcard & Speakers	2.1 generic
Hard-Drives	250Gb Intel SSD OS / 500Gb Evo 860 storage
Optical Drives	None
Power Supply	EVGA 850w G2
Case	Corsair 270R
Input Devices	Logitech performance mouse, DS4 controller
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Motherboard	MSI 970A Gaming Pro Carbo
CPU	AMD FX 8370
Graphics	XFX Radeon RS RX 480 8gb
Memory	Kingston HyperX FURY 8GB 1866MHz DDR3 CL10
Display	Memorex 55" 4k TV
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Optical Drives	BluRay
Power Supply	EVGA 500w
Case	Cheap
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Motherboard	Asus P8H61-LE
CPU	Intel 3570k
Graphics	Zotac AMP! GTX 1070
Memory	16 Gb DDR3 Corsair Dominator
Cooling Solution	Corsair H60 cpu / Arctic Accelero Extreme IV GPU
Display	Samsung 32" 1080p
Soundcard & Speakers	2.1 generic
Hard-Drives	250Gb Intel SSD OS / 500Gb Evo 860 storage
Optical Drives	None
Power Supply	EVGA 850w G2
Case	Corsair 270R
Input Devices	Logitech performance mouse, DS4 controller
Operating System	Win 10

Mar 14, 2018, 10:20 AM	#126
GSGRUNT No chops 🎸 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Seat of the mockers Posts: 5,814	I just got the Oreo OTA push.

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Jul 20, 2018, 05:46 PM	#131
Lazy8s One day at a time Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 32,145	My PH1 might be busted. With full wifi/carrier bars phone will not call. Says disconnected until reboot. 90% of calls missed this past week due to phone not ringing when called. Calls that do get answered are heard over speaker phone regardless of setting to earpiece. Most voicemails from the above missed calls are not accessible due to phone telling me it cannot sync without a connection to a wifi or cellular network, even with full signal. A reboot fixes everything, but this is all day every day. It sucks, I like this phone. I also have the BB extended protection plan.....

Jul 21, 2018, 01:21 PM	#133
Lazy8s One day at a time Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 32,145	A new SIM is probably the best next step. I have to decide if I'm staying with T-mo though. Their service has been crap for everyone I know for 2-3 months now.

Jul 22, 2018, 02:25 AM	#136
Lazy8s One day at a time Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 32,145	Cricket is just about the only viable option here. I checked out Xfinity mobile and won't go that route although I know several folks who say they have excellent service. You can bring your own phone as long as it's an iphone. They don't support bringing an unlocked android device over, but they have no problems selling you one.

Jul 24, 2018, 07:14 PM	#137
greasyhands Vega 64 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 852	I just got an Essential from Sprint for $449, just missed the Amazon deal, but $449 is ok with me. Really dig this phone, had a Note 8, but a little to big and fragile for my work (transit bus mechanic). I watch movies on it when cooking for my clan, man this speaker is LOUD, love it. Got a case from Amazon for $10 that covers the whole phone in a belt holster, just slide it out when needed, you know I have greasy hands.

greasyhands's System Specs
Motherboard	Asrock X470 Taichi
CPU	AMD 2700X
Graphics	Sapphire Vega 64
Memory	16GB GSkill FlareX 3200
Cooling Solution	Wraith Prism
Display	Acer XG27OHU 27" 2560x1440 144hz
Soundcard & Speakers	Realtek 1220
Hard-Drives	500 GB M.2 Evo 970 ,1TB Mushkin Reactor SSD
Optical Drives	none
Power Supply	EVGA 850GQ
Case	Fractal R5
Input Devices	Rosewill RK-9100xbbl Mechanical keyboard
Operating System	Windows 10
Extra Info	built in wife repellant

Jul 25, 2018, 06:54 AM	#139
greasyhands Vega 64 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 852	All phones feel like wet bars of soap in my leather hands, this one feels like a motel bar of soap. It went into a case first thing. That Note 8 was also a slippery rascal with no case. I took some pictures yesterday, turned out fine for my aging eyes, when my wifes and 2 sons Note 4's need replacing, seriously considering the Essential, they love the size and storage.

Jul 25, 2018, 07:49 PM	#141
greasyhands Vega 64 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 852	Nice, after hearing you guys talk about it, I think I made a good decision. I don't drop my phones much at all, usually leave it in my tool box top drawer, or in my belt holster. Wish I didn't need it in a case, it really is a nice phone naked, maybe I'll skin it one day.

Jul 26, 2018, 11:40 AM	#142
Lazy8s One day at a time Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 32,145	Mine went for a nice ride yet again, and survived. I keep waiting for that crack across the screen, but not yet...I really need to be more careful lol.

Aug 13, 2018, 12:47 PM	#143
Athena Radeon Caribbean Islands Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Paragon City Posts: 4,351	I picked one up during the Amazon deal and got Pie update the other day. Loving this phone. I am not a big camera guy so I have not played much with that yet but the games on this are sweet sauce. Have it in a Poetic case for now as I have become more of a dropper of things since the divorce. Not sure how that is related but it is a sad truth. Still wondering if I like s more than my V20 but I think I might as all time fav phone. __________________ “Are you at all concerned, as Trump said, that we cannot let the cure be worse than the problem itself?” Haines asked. Biden noted in his reply that the COVID-19 cure “will make the problem worse, no matter what.”

Aug 13, 2018, 04:31 PM	#145
GSGRUNT No chops 🎸 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Seat of the mockers Posts: 5,814	I love pie

Aug 21, 2018, 07:58 AM	#147
Lazy8s One day at a time Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 32,145	Heh - can't use my photos app anymore either. Crashes every time. Bug report submitted.

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