September Update is out!! - Essential Phone Guides, News, & Discussion

https://www.essential.com/developer/current-builds
Also, just received it on my phone this very moment.

Downloading now! Came to post this exact thing.

UPDATE
Screen shot for those interested

changelog?

mookiexl said:
changelog?
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Check the screenshot one post right before your!

Magisk install to inactive slot is supposedly fixed in the new version released a few days ago. Installing the OTA now. Will report back if it works.
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md
edit: hey it works

ziddey said:
Magisk install to inactive slot is supposedly fixed in the new version released a few days ago. Installing the OTA now. Will report back if it works.
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md
edit: hey it works
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I'm stock rooted with elenentalX. Can I take the OTA now and just reroot and reflash after? Or do I need to unroot prior?

If I try to unroot by restoring images it says "Stock backup does not exist!"

sruel3216 said:
I'm stock rooted with elenentalX. Can I take the OTA now and just reroot and reflash after? Or do I need to unroot prior?
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I believe you'd fail the OTA if you have an altered boot, but you can try.
oracleoftruth said:
If I try to unroot by restoring images it says "Stock backup does not exist!"
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I dumped the old boot before rebooting just in case: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11MjB4kTOHuxbUyHe_kIwZ1d0wqp6-Nmf/view?usp=sharing
You can flash it to your boot slot while rooted, take the OTA, and then install magisk to the other slot before rebooting.
Drop a shell.
Determine current boot slot: getprop |grep boot.slot
Flash the boot: dd if=/path/to/boot_b.img of=/dev/block/by-name/boot_b (change to boot_a if that's your slot)
Of course, don't reboot since you'll lose root. Instead, you should now be able to take the OTA, and then use magisk to patch the other slot before rebooting.
Magisk should now have a backup for next time, so you can uninstall/ota/install in the future.

Nice...4 days in, and patched with the security update already.

ziddey said:
I believe you'd fail the OTA if you have an altered boot, but you can try.
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Was curious cuz I was able to update the OTA on my pixel when rooted with custom kernel.

For some reason after I ran the magisk uninstaller and made sure to flash the stock boot image I still ran into problems updating via OTA and after sideloading the OTA for the Sept Update with success I found that TWRP would seem to freeze whenever it got to the main screen for some reason. I was able to use adb commands to reboot to bootloader and flash the stock kernel for the update and was able to boot normally. Just wondering if anybody else is having issues with TWRP freezing after installing the security update and yes I did remove fingerprint and lock screen security before booting into TWRP so I know its not something from that causing it to freeze.

Anyone try to Fastboot install the Sept update?
Tried 3 times and the screen was unresponsive every time after booting to setup
Finally went back to last months original P release and everything was as normal and updated from there...........

Just installed patch. Scrolling feels so much better, especially when scrolling slow.

gorm said:
Anyone try to Fastboot install the Sept update?
Tried 3 times and the screen was unresponsive every time after booting to setup
Finally went back to last months original P release and everything was as normal and updated from there...........
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That's exactly what happened to me.. a user on /r/essential said they had the same issue; frustrating!
I'm going to be going back to 8.1 via fastboot, and then flashing 9.0 august, THEN fastbooting september, and if that doesn't work, I'm going to fastboot 9.0 august and then try OTA to
get my screen back.
Really weird stuff.
EDIT: Here's a supposed fix for those with the touchscreen issue - https://www.reddit.com/r/essential/comments/9d0lg3/for_anyone_having_trouble_with_touchscreen_not/
I don't know if we're allowed to link to reddit or not, but I'm doing that fix now.
Thanks!

my PH-1 is no longer recognizing my T-Mobile SIM.
i bought this used & my SIM worked fine up until OTA install. i've tried a different T-Mo SIM & it produces same Invalid SIM error.
the bootloader does show Variant = Sprint. i never did check the bootloader after I purchased it a little more than a month ago.
i'm currently reinstalling August 2018 Release via fastboot & see if that helps.
EDIT:
August 2018 Release resulted in no touch response & unable to progress through setup.
giving June 2018 Release (Oreo 8.1 ) a try via fastboot.
i just want a working phone back

jon_ybanez said:
my PH-1 is no longer recognizing my T-Mobile SIM.
i bought this used & my SIM worked fine up until OTA install. i've tried a different T-Mo SIM & it produces same Invalid SIM error.
the bootloader does show Variant = Sprint. i never did check the bootloader after I purchased it a little more than a month ago.
i'm currently reinstalling August 2018 Release via fastboot & see if that helps.
EDIT:
August 2018 Release resulted in no touch response & unable to progress through setup.
giving June 2018 Release (Oreo 8.1 ) a try via fastboot.
i just want a working phone back
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Hey Jon,
Go ahead and take a look at my post I just made above yours. It might be able to help
Check the link out in the edit, I'm doing that process now to make sure I get my touchscreen back too.
Thanks!

beard805 said:
Hey Jon,
Go ahead and take a look at my post I just made above yours. It might be able to help
Check the link out in the edit, I'm doing that process now to make sure I get my touchscreen back too.
Thanks!
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thanks for the info.
touchscreen works again but i still get an Invalid SIM message
i'm a bit lost on what to do next and would appreciate any guidance from yourself or anyone else in the community
thanks in advance

jon_ybanez said:
thanks for the info.
touchscreen works again but i still get an Invalid SIM message
i'm a bit lost on what to do next and would appreciate any guidance from yourself or anyone else in the community
thanks in advance
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Sadly, I don't know much about the SIM side of the issue
Hope someone with more knowledge can chime in!

jon_ybanez said:
thanks for the info.
touchscreen works again but i still get an Invalid SIM message
i'm a bit lost on what to do next and would appreciate any guidance from yourself or anyone else in the community
thanks in advance
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Are you rooted? Here are the unlocked modemst files: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LQC-2QOC-PWX7vza-82tpwFrnUjaGZVq/view?usp=sharing
You can try to dd them:
Code:
dd if=/path/to/modemst1.img of=/dev/block/by-name/modemst1
dd if=/path/to/modemst2.img of=/dev/block/by-name/modemst2
Would be a good idea to backup your current images
from https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/how-to/discussion-brainstorm-sim-unlock-t3724135

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NMJ88C rolling out (January Security Patch)

Essential Facebook post this evening :
"We're rolling out a software update (build NMJ88C) with the January security patches and fixes for the Spectre and Meltdown security flaws."
Final-Mac said:
Essential Facebook post this evening :
" We're rolling out a software update (build NMJ88C) with the January security patches and fixes for the Spectre and Meltdown security flaws."
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Sideload not available yet on their website.
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I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! I'M FLASHING Oreo B2 as I type this!!!!!!!!
Great work again on security updates ,same time as Google's release
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So users with Oreo Beta are out of luck...I guess will need to wait for another beta that will include new security patch or a public release of Oreo.
Charkatak said:
So users with Oreo Beta are out of luck...I guess will need to wait for another beta that will include new security patch or a public release of Oreo.
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I'm sure it's imminent. Plus these updates suck performance, and Rey kernel probably doesn't have them anyway.
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Can someone post some step by step instructions on how to sideload this update with twrp and magisc installed. I had a hard time with the December update and ended up having to wipe my phone and don't want to have to do that again.
sasquatch23 said:
Can someone post some step by step instructions on how to sideload this update with twrp and magisc installed. I had a hard time with the December update and ended up having to wipe my phone and don't want to have to do that again.
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Uninstall Magisk from within the manager app, flash stock recovery, then sideload OTA with ADB in stock recovery.
Airwolf,
Couldn't you also download the "back to stock" NMJ88C use flash-all from the PC side and reflash TWRP/Magisk?
Is that an easier method?
Rick
BlackIce
OK.. So the Flash_all.bat from the Back to stock_NMH88C worked fine. TWRP fastboot installed and Magisk flashed through twrp_mata11.
Phone rebooted. now cannot get wifi to work. i seem to remember a fix for this, but cannot locate it.
Any ideas??
Rick
BlackIce
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Airwolf,
Couldn't you also download the "back to stock" NMJ88C use flash-all from the PC side and reflash TWRP/Magisk?
Is that an easier method?
Rick
BlackIce
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Yeah, that would work too. If you have issues though, I would factory reset b4 either method.
The latest BMG TWRP cooked into NMJ88C hangs at the TWRP splash screen. I worked on it a long while and gave up. No TWRP AND Wifi at this point. I'm sure it will get fixed soon enough.
BlackIce
So, it's been a couple of weeks. Where can we find the sideload for Sprint customers?
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So, it's been a couple of weeks. Where can we find the sideload for Sprint customers?
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For Sprint customers, try inserting a non sprint sim. Update notification comes in within a minute. After installing reinsert sprint sim. No need for sideloading.
aravindsuriaraj said:
For Sprint customers, try inserting a non sprint sim. Update notification comes in within a minute. After installing reinsert sprint sim. No need for sideloading.
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Just asking. But how about no sim?
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avd said:
Just asking. But how about no sim?
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Well, it didn't work for me without sim. After inserting an inactive republic wireless sim, got the update notification in like 15 seconds.
I just upgraded today morning :good:
aravindsuriaraj said:
For Sprint customers, try inserting a non sprint sim. Update notification comes in within a minute. After installing reinsert sprint sim. No need for sideloading.
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I've been a Sprint customer since 2009. I don't have any non-Sprint sim's anymore (my last one was a full-size AT&T sim from my HTC Wizard that I can't find). I hope Essential was serious about posting their OTA delta files when they said it during their last AMA.
Cardcaptor_RLH85 said:
I've been a Sprint customer since 2009. I don't have any non-Sprint sim's anymore (my last one was a full-size AT&T sim from my HTC Wizard that I can't find). I hope Essential was serious about posting their OTA delta files when they said it during their last AMA.
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Borrow from friends or relatives as a temporary need or maybe check if any provider gives free sim card.. i got a FreedomPop sim for 1 cent with free shipping (remember to cancel all subscriptions and downgrade to their free plan)..
I have had 0 issues sideloading while on Sprint adb sideload works just fine. Install the adb drivers, install the sdk, plug in, boot to recovery, run the command, and boom you're updated.
You don't need another sim.
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I have had 0 issues sideloading while on Sprint adb sideload works just fine. Install the adb drivers, install the sdk, plug in, boot to recovery, run the command, and boom you're updated.
You don't need another sim.
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How did you sideload the January update? I still don't see it on the Essential website under current builds.
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Oreo update not coming?

InoHello everyone.
It has been a long time since my last post....
I bought my HTC U11 128GB/6GB last August and I find it awesome. Since the announcement of the Oreo update being rolled out, I became impatient to try it. I checked and checked for updates... but nothing. Right now it's running Android 7.1.1, SW version 1.27.400.21, with the October 2017 security patch.
How can I find if there are other updates that I didn't receive? How can I find my model number? How can I force the updates?
Info: My phone is already unlocked (it's the first thing that I did after receiving it).
Edit: with Simple CID Getter I found out that my CID is HTC__060. Is it the DUGL/India model? If yes then I guess that the Oreo update didn't arrive yet?
Thank you in advance to anyone that can help me.
Samribi said:
InoHello everyone.
It has been a long time since my last post....
I bought my HTC U11 128GB/6GB last August and I find it awesome. Since the announcement of the Oreo update being rolled out, I became impatient to try it. I checked and checked for updates... but nothing. Right now it's running Android 7.1.1, SW version 1.27.400.21, with the October 2017 security patch.
How can I find if there are other updates that I didn't receive? How can I find my model number? How can I force the updates?
Info: My phone is already unlocked (it's the first thing that I did after receiving it).
Edit: with Simple CID Getter I found out that my CID is HTC__060. Is it the DUGL/India model? If yes then I guess that the Oreo update didn't arrive yet?
Thank you in advance to anyone that can help me.
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There is unofficial update: https://forum.xda-developers.com/u1...u-firmware-t3612048/post74674442#post74674442 and https://forum.xda-developers.com/u1...u-firmware-t3612048/post75213806#post75213806 You can manually install OTA.
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There is unofficial update: https://forum.xda-developers.com/u1...u-firmware-t3612048/post74674442#post74674442 and https://forum.xda-developers.com/u1...u-firmware-t3612048/post75213806#post75213806 You can manually install OTA.
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Thank you very much. I will look at it.
Samribi said:
Thank you very much. I will look at it.
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Please tell if it worked
dany xe said:
Please tell if it worked
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I just did a backup. Downloading the first files to upgrade from 1.27.400.21 to 2.31.400.6 now. Do I have to flash all the files? OTA, recovery, boot and firmware? Or only the OTA zip is enough?
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I tried to install the OTA Zip with TWRP and it gives me an error message. I think I will wait until the official OTA arrives (hoping it doesn't take too long).
The wwe version has only just been updated so you'll probably get the update in a month or so once the carrier is happy with the release. My advice is to wait. Do not root and s-off for it.
Samribi said:
I just did a backup. Downloading the first files to upgrade from 1.27.400.21 to 2.31.400.6 now. Do I have to flash all the files? OTA, recovery, boot and firmware? Or only the OTA zip is enough?
Edit:
I tried to install the OTA Zip with TWRP and it gives me an error message. I think I will wait until the official OTA arrives (hoping it doesn't take too long).
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It's OTA zip, you dont have to s-off or root, here you have guide how to install OTA: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72425224&postcount=5
4squer said:
It's OTA zip, you dont have to s-off or root, here you have guide how to install OTA: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72425224&postcount=5
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I'm looking to the post, and (being S-OFF already) it says that I have to flash a Combined Full Wipe firmware and then the OTA. Does it mean that I will lose all my data?
You can try to connect through the VPN that allows to select server located in India.
Had exactly same problem as OP.
Solution with VPN worked for me. And phone updated to Software version 2.42.400.3
EugeniusD80 said:
You can try to connect through the VPN that allows to select server located in India.
Had exactly same problem as OP.
Solution with VPN worked for me. And phone updated to Software version 2.42.400.3
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What kind of VPN did you use? What software?
Samribi said:
What kind of VPN did you use? What software?
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I used NordVPN. They have servers in India.
Update download was a bit slow though.
Thank you very much. It is downloading now. Slow but at least I will have it. Thank you again.
EugeniusD80 said:
I used NordVPN. They have servers in India.
Update download was a bit slow though.
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Downloaded the first time with VPN, tried to install it, but it didn't work (I had TWRP, and after reboot I got the message that the update was corrupted). I flashed the recovery from the Google Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...EYtQ_tRcOSJ0vWcvk8a7TK8Hk/edit#gid=2137120377
using:
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adb reboot download
and then:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery_1.27.400.21.img
I checked for updates and it asked me to download it again, no VPN needed. Downloaded it and tried to install it (much faster). Phone restarted, update started, and after a few seconds I saw a black screen with a red triangle.. it looks the same as when it's in recovery mode.... Had to restart the phone again.
I'm trying again to download it and I'll check better if I can see the error.
Edit: It goes fast from 1% to 24%, then it stops at 24% for about 19 seconds and then black screen with red triangle...
Any idea what the problem could be?
Samribi said:
I checked for updates and it asked me to download it again, no VPN needed. Downloaded it and tried to install it (much faster). Phone restarted, update started, and after a few seconds I saw a black screen with a red triangle.. it looks the same as when it's in recovery mode.... Had to restart the phone again.
I'm trying again to download it and I'll check better if I can see the error.
Edit: It goes fast from 1% to 24%, then it stops at 24% for about 19 seconds and then black screen with red triangle...
Any idea what the problem could be?
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Sorry, don't think I can be of any help here. Have almost no experience with this sort of things.
In my case I did not do any tweaking with the original OS.
First tried to explore any possible option to get it "official" way.
My only guess would be to try to roll back to the original state and to have no trace of tweaking.
EugeniusD80 said:
Sorry, don't think I can be of any help here. Have almost no experience with this sort of things.
In my case I did not do any tweaking with the original OS.
First tried to explore any possible option to get it "official" way.
My only guess would be to try to roll back to the original state and to have no trace of tweaking.
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Yes, I will try to do a factory reset this weekend. If it's not working, I will try to follow the instructions on the other post to flash a RUU.
Edit: I did a factory reset, tried to update to Oreo, it still stopped at 24%. I flashed the latest RUU I could find on the spreadsheet, and then after 2 updates I'm finally on Oreo!!!
HTC u11 Oreo update received via WiFi 4 days ago

Oreo 8.1 out of Beta!!!

FINALLY! Still waiting for the Ota to hit my phone... Anyone gotten it yet? And I'm betting March's security update is going to be included too.
electrogiz said:
FINALLY! Still waiting for the Ota to hit my phone... Anyone gotten it yet? And I'm betting March's security update is going to be included too.
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Just got the OTA notification!
electrogiz said:
Just got the OTA notification!
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I'll wait until I can manually flash.
Downloading it now. I will be really interested to see if they managed to address the stand-by bug that was causing excess drain and upgrade the modem firmware to improve connectivity. Those are the two main remaining issues with this phone. Hopefully they also implemented a method to force applications into full-screen, but I'm not holding my breath on it.
Updating now!!!
dhorgas said:
Downloading it now. I will be really interested to see if they managed to address the stand-by bug that was causing excess drain and upgrade the modem firmware to improve connectivity. Those are the two main remaining issues with this phone. Hopefully they also implemented a method to force applications into full-screen, but I'm not holding my breath on it.
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Already disappointed on the modem firmware front. No upgrade there. Also, no ability to force full-screen. Going to pass judgement on stand-by bug after 48 hour or so, unless obviously an issue.
The fact that it was not released to beta first makes me think it may just be an official release of the beta
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The fact that it was not released to beta first makes me think it may just be an official release of the beta
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I sure as hell hope not because the deep-sleep issue is horrible. You lose an average of 1.5-2h of actual SoT and the drain is regularly >1% per hour in stand-by.
I just keep getting an installation error, now I have a permanent notification telling me that the installation failed.
dhorgas said:
I sure as hell hope not because the deep-sleep issue is horrible. You lose an average of 1.5-2h of actual SoT and the drain is regularly >1% per hour in stand-by.
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Hopefully. SoT and Deep-sleeps issues were horrendous!
epicbeardman911 said:
I just keep getting an installation error, now I have a permanent notification telling me that the installation failed.
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you are probably on Rooted device, or activate usb debug mode. Try to unroot if you are
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you are probably on Rooted device, or activate usb debug mode. Try to unroot if you are
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I am on 8.1b1 rooted. I flashed the stock 8.1b1 boot img to remove root. Then tried to sideload the 8.1 official OTA zip, and I get this:
E: Package is for source build essential/mata/mata:8.1.0/OPM1.180104.010/144:user/release-keys but expected essential/mata/mata:8.1.0/OPM1.180104.010/144:user/test-keys
Installation aborted.
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Not sure what else I can try short of the full flashable build image once Essential posts it to their website.
GospelNerd said:
I am on 8.1b1 rooted. I flashed the stock 8.1b1 boot img to remove root. Then tried to sideload the 8.1 official OTA zip, and I get this:
Not sure what else I can try short of the full flashable build image once Essential posts it to their website.
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I was in the same boat as you. I was on 8.1B1 rooted so I fastboot flashed the boot.img, then rebooted , downloaded the OTA which wouldn't install.
Went back to boot-loader, flashed the boot.img to both slots, rebooted, took OTA, and it still won't work. I get "couldn't update installation problem"
I didn't have an issue getting the last OTA, the same way.
I dunno
Edit: Mine just did a factory data reset on boot up. I think I'll be able to install the OTA now.....
NaterTots said:
Edit: Mine just did a factory data reset on boot up. I think I'll be able to install the OTA now.....
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Yea..not looking to start over.
The OTA I downloaded was off the reddit announcement thread. I'm assuming that guy pulled it off the device. Essential said they were going to post "sideloading files" also. So, I'm hoping that those are somehow different. (Otherwise why wouldn't they just throw a link up there)
Wonder if Essential pushed it since Pixel is now offering pre release of Android P?
My radio has noticeably improved, instead of VZW its finally showing Verizon wireless. And the new developer options are nice
GospelNerd said:
Yea..not looking to start over.
The OTA I downloaded was off the reddit announcement thread. I'm assuming that guy pulled it off the device. Essential said they were going to post "sideloading files" also. So, I'm hoping that those are somehow different. (Otherwise why wouldn't they just throw a link up there)
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My install wasn't working either at first (same boat as you guys, Magisk rooted with custom kernel). At first I just did a Magisk uninstall and reboot but it wouldn't install. Thought maybe I still had a custom recovery installed, but there was no TWRP in recovery. So, I just did a sideload install of the 8.1 beta using adb and then rebooted. That put me back on stock 8.1b1 and retained all my settings/data. Then I made sure my settings were correct in developer options (USB debugging, etc.), and it's finally installing. Not sure, maybe I just didn't hold my mouth right the first couple times, but it's working now.
Can anyone tell me if stable has multitouch issues that were on beta?
Rooted 7.1.1 took the update just fine, lost root and twrp
Looking at META_INF\com\android\metadata, it's expecting essential/mata/mata:8.1.0/OPM1.180104.010/144:user/release-keys but, based on the text at the top of the screen when sideloading, the device is at ssential/mata/mata:8.1.0/OPM1.180104.010/144:user/test-keys. Changing it is pointless, since META_INF\MANIFEST.MF contains a SHA-256 hash of of the metadata file. I'm going to try recomputing the hash and updating the OTA zip.
Edit: Didn't work. But has someone on reddit confirm Jank4AUs situation.

New android P beta release!!

Just got the notification!
Android 9.0 - Beta 3
PPR1.180610.066
Don't notice anything new so far. It looks like the font may be slightly different, and the kernel has been updated. Still no notch settings, and the lag that happens still exists.
Sorry to be thick but do a have too sidload or flash or is it OTA?
I have no updates...
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oracleoftruth said:
Sorry to be thick but do a have too sidload or flash or is it OTA?
I have no updates...
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I fastboot flashed but you can OTA by downloading the zip from essentials sideloading like you mention
Did the GPU version changed?
OTA rolling out
t2jbird said:
OTA rolling out
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It rolled out when I posted it, I got the notification about half hour before then. Probably a staggered rollout though
crixley said:
It rolled out when I posted it, I got the notification about half hour before then. Probably a staggered rollout though
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This was the actual ota, pushed directly to the phone.
Package was released when you posted. I thought you just flashed it through fastboot.
crixley said:
Just got the notification!
Android 9.0 - Beta 3
PPR1.180610.066
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I upgraded from Beta 2 using fastboot rom, but didnt erase data. Everthing is working except home button. Anyone else facing this issue?
I updated ota and my home button is working fine.
hariprs said:
I upgraded from Beta 2 using fastboot rom, but didnt erase data. Everthing is working except home button. Anyone else facing this issue?
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Beta 4 update killed my WIFI
The Beta 4 update killed my WIFI reception on my Essential phone. YMMV
hello together.
I`m on the beta 3 with unlocked bootloader.
When I try to install the update ota on the phone I get a installation error.
What could be the problem? Do I have to lock the bootloader to be able to install updates ota?
I know that I can sideload the ota update via fastboot but would like to be able to get ota updates directly on the phone.
t2jbird said:
This was the actual ota, pushed directly to the phone.
Package was released when you posted. I thought you just flashed it through fastboot.
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Yes, as was mine. I always flash them through fastboot, I'm rooted and even when I wasn't I had issues with the latest radio not applying, OTA failing even though I unrooted etc. That's why in the post I said I just received the notification.
hariprs said:
I upgraded from Beta 2 using fastboot rom, but didnt erase data. Everthing is working except home button. Anyone else facing this issue?
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I did the same, no issues with my home button. Did you get any failed errors? I usually flash each .img myself
New PH-1 owner here, well new to me but mint from someone else lol. Woke up with the OTA update flag. Unlocked bootloader and unlocked critical. Quick download and restart and it's good to go... No chance to play with anything or poke around yet though
mikeearwood said:
The Beta 4 update killed my WIFI reception on my Essential phone. YMMV
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Same here. I flashed the latest stable Oreo 8.1 then flashed P beta. It fixed the problem.
What's the best way to flash the fastboot files without wipe? Can I edit out the wipe command in the bat file?
srscott said:
What's the best way to flash the fastboot files without wipe? Can I edit out the wipe command in the bat file?
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If you're looking to update the build, you can just flash the OTA from the Essential site in TWRP.
Thanks!
crixley said:
I did the same, no issues with my home button. Did you get any failed errors? I usually flash each .img myself
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Data reset solved the problem.
I also flash the .img myself, didnt get any error while flashing.
Anyway thanks your reply

october security update Android 9 Mi A2 Lite

So I just received a new security update, I don't think there's anything more than just the latest security package
same here, just 65 MB. couldn't find any new features yet.
Scrolling is definitely smoother.
It seems like booting up takes shorter time to load unlike with the previous update patches.
any improvements in unlock speed?
Did they bring back d2tw?
loop4444 said:
any improvements in unlock speed?
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Phone is somewhat smoother / faster in general.
coolwei1 said:
Did they bring back d2tw?
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Nope.
stuck
I am stuck on september update, everytime i try to install the october update it says installation problem (i have an unlocked bootloader) what to do i am a newbie when it comes to tinkering with android on this level.
peshovich said:
I am stuck on september update, everytime i try to install the october update it says installation problem (i have an unlocked bootloader) what to do i am a newbie when it comes to tinkering with android on this level.
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Same here. Maybe it's because I'm rooted...
I'm waiting for the next (official) fastboot image...
downloadonlyaccount said:
Same here. Maybe it's because I'm rooted...
I'm waiting for the next (official) fastboot image...
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Well at least i am not alone in this one, hopefully Xiaomi will fix this issue and we can update it normally. Gonna follow this thread.
Especially if you've rooted, you probably have modified system or vendor partitions.
You can see what the OTA doesn't like by looking at adb.
Code:
adb logcat | grep update_engine
There's been no 10.0.14.0 fastboot image but I do have backups of these partitions I made myself. They're huge but I might be able to get them on the internet if needed...
peshovich said:
Well at least i am not alone in this one, hopefully Xiaomi will fix this issue and we can update it normally. Gonna follow this thread.
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So, now with 10.0.16.0 released, I was able to skip the .15 version. I had to download the complete package (around 1 GB) but now I'm on latest version. Just need to root again .
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