Screen Quality on VZW model? - OnePlus 8 Questions & Answers

I'm considering switching from the Essential PH-1 to the OnePlus 8. I'm stuck on Verizon because of where I live and I've seen some reports of low brightness screen tint/uniformity issues. I'd appreciate any feedback on your experience. Thanks.

garywojdan81 said:
I'm considering switching from the Essential PH-1 to the OnePlus 8. I'm stuck on Verizon because of where I live and I've seen some reports of low brightness screen tint/uniformity issues. I'd appreciate any feedback on your experience. Thanks.
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I think this issue is with the Pro variant, the non-pro OP8 does not have this issue. I haven't noticed any sort of screen tint/black bar/uniformity issue on mine.

However, the UW version offered at Verizon has a known connection issue.

Furious Froyo said:
However, the UW version offered at Verizon has a known connection issue.
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Oh? I hadn't heard that. Thanks. I have enough issue with what I have now and don't need more of the same.

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Verizon Pixel phones are getting their own Android 7.1.2 build (NHG47K)

I own Verizon Pixel, but I use it on T-Mobile. Maybe someone who knows can comment if my device will get that new build(NHG47K) or this is strictly for users that use Verizon sim.
http://www.gsmarena.com/verizons_pi...2_builds_rolling_out_right_now-news-24440.php
Charkatak said:
I own Verizon Pixel, but I use it on T-Mobile. Maybe someone who knows can comment if my device will get that new build(NHG47K) or this is strictly for users that use Verizon sim.
http://www.gsmarena.com/verizons_pi...2_builds_rolling_out_right_now-news-24440.php
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I bought my pixel from Verizon and I'm using the N2G47E build without issues.
Jabawockee said:
I bought my pixel from Verizon and I'm using the N2G47E build without issues.
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Are you using your phone on Verizon?
Charkatak said:
Are you using your phone on Verizon?
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Yes.
Jabawockee said:
Yes.
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Would be interesting to see if you will get the new build: NHG47K
Verizon Pixel on Verizon with N2G47E as well though I did the OTA manually rather than wait for it to appear. I do this every month. Have had no issues with the phone.
Much prefer to do updates on my schedule rather than on someone else's in case there is issues with the update.
got mine through verizon. dloaded and installed nhg47k yesterday. nothing bad to report.
I got a Google play store pixel and I use it on Verizon I also received the Verizon build is there any differences
snoopy1e11 said:
I got a Google play store pixel and I use it on Verizon I also received the Verizon build is there any differences
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So looks like users on Verizon network are getting this build. Link in the first post shows change log.
It does work pretty good so far as I can tell very smooth
I updated and my VOLTE is broken . I factory reset and still nothing. Verizon said it's a known issue
Does anyone have a download link to the Verizon specific OTA, please?
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parmend said:
I updated and my VOLTE is broken . I factory reset and still nothing. Verizon said it's a known issue
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A couple of things that may help you out on the VoLTE option, including bringing back HD Voice calling and Video Calling. Same thing happened to me on the new build. I went into the the *#*#4636#*#* Phone information menu and ensured that VoLTE Provisioned and other options are turned on. For me I need to decline the HD feature and re-enable...for you probably a call to Verizon. Takes just a few moment to do and didnt have to reboot. Viola' HD Voice and Video Calling were back. Good luck
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A couple of things that may help you out on the VoLTE option, including bringing back HD Voice calling and Video Calling. Same thing happened to me on the new build. I went into the the *#*#4636#*#* Phone information menu and ensured that VoLTE Provisioned and other options are turned on. For me I need to decline the HD feature and re-enable...for you probably a call to Verizon. Takes just a few moment to do and didnt have to reboot. Viola' HD Voice and Video Calling were back. Good luck
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Thanks that worked!!!
Joe92T said:
Does anyone have a download link to the Verizon specific OTA, please?
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https://developers.google.com/android/ota
after 2 days im convinced i get a: better battery life b: faster fingerprint unlock c: overall moar butter
snoopy1e11 said:
I got a Google play store pixel and I use it on Verizon I also received the Verizon build is there any differences
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The only difference between N2G47J and NHG47K is the radio image (modem.img). NHG47K has a newer radio.
Sounds bout right
The K update has done nothing for the weak cell signal. Time will tell if it does anything about dropped and missed calls.
Droid1019 said:
The K update has done nothing for the weak cell signal. Time will tell if it does anything about dropped and missed calls.
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I never had such problems even with old firmware versions. I know that some people have them, but it looks like these issues are location dependent, so I wouldn't expect updates to fix it.

WiFi Calling

I contacted Essential support and asked if the phone would support WiFi calling. They responded yes but to contact the carrier to make sure. I am currently on Verizon so I contacted Verizon and they said yes it did support WiFi calling. I was a bit skeptical but I had the agent verify the phone model number. Hopefully this is accurate. I finalized my pre-order right after.
I would take this for what its worth until we have the device in our hands and can make sure. I just thought I would share.
Chat Transcript
Verizon
Thank you for contacting the Verizon Wireless Chat Team regarding your device. How can we help you today?
You
I am thinking of buying the new Essential phone. I was wondering if it will support WiFi-Calling on Verizon
You
https://www.essential.com/
Verizon
That is a great question I will be glad to look into that for you today
You
It says it will support Verizon. I would like to know if it supports the WiFi Calling on Verizon. My signal is very poor at my house and work.
Verizon
Understood let me double check on the WiFi calling feature
You
thank you
Verizon
My pleasure
Verizon
I do see here that WiFi calling is supported so you will perfectly fine to utilize that feature with Verizon
You
WiFi Calling is supported on the Essential Phone? What else does it say about the Essential phone?
Verizon
I can only view tech reports so I do see that the WiFi calling is supported any other questions I would need them to be specif so that I can search
You
I am just trying to make sure we are talking about the same device.
You
I see the model listed as: Essential PH-1
You
is that the same thing you have?
Verizon
While following the link this is the newest unlocked android the device screen is pretty big yes this is the PH-1
You
ok.. Sounds good.. Thanks for your help.
Verizon
No problem at all, was there anything else that I could assist you with today?
You
Nope. All set.. Have a good one.
Wifi calling
Thank you for posting that...I was looking into this myself and emailed essential, and have not recieved a response yet. Now the question is... Yet this phone, or wait for pixel 2
lankydakid said:
Thank you for posting that...I was looking into this myself and emailed essential, and have not recieved a response yet. Now the question is... Yet this phone, or wait for pixel 2
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Exactly my question as well... Anyone have a spec sheet comparison bw this and pixel 2?
Awesome. Hope this is true. Ordered mine, but if Volte and WiFi calling don't work I'll have to send it back.
Cowbell_Guy said:
Exactly my question as well... Anyone have a spec sheet comparison bw this and pixel 2?
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I don't know how anyone could have an accurate spec sheet comparison for a phone that has not been officially announced yet. It would just be speculation and leaks, which are often wrong.
That aside, I think if one is inclined to compare this phone to the Pixel 2 (as I am), why not just wait? It will be announced soon and then you can make an actual comparison between the two phones. Also hopefully by then the other colors will be available (since I don't like the glossy black or white colors).
Unless you desparately need a new phone now, I don't see the harm in waiting.
Thanks for sharing, I'm on Verizon as well, and I just ordered my essential ph-1. Hope that rep is correct and not just blowing smoke, but at least now I can be optimistic!
So the word on the street from the first folks that got their phone is no WiFi calling for Verizon. If that is the case my phone will be going back.
Does it work on T-Mobile?
km8j said:
Does it work on T-Mobile?
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Someone indicated that WiFi calling was working on T-Mobile.
WiFi and VoLTE does work on T-Mobile.
There is a WiFi calling option for att
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branshaw09 said:
WiFi and VoLTE does work on T-Mobile.
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Both are also working for me on T-mobile.
is anyone having issues with rec'ing MMS messages while on wifi using stock messaging app
km8j said:
Does it work on T-Mobile?
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Yep it does
How can I tell if it's working? I cant find a setting and it doesn't show "wifi calling" on my home screen like it did on the pixel. I'm on tmo also.
branshaw09 said:
WiFi and VoLTE does work on T-Mobile.
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Can confirm. TMobile and both appear to work properly.
Won't work on Verizon until it's certified
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skinnytoo2 said:
Won't work on Verizon until it's certified
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Hopefully it gets certified soon. Only feature that doesn't work for me on Verizon is WiFi calling. I actually get a bar of LTE in my house so it is ok for now. My ribs iPhone gets no service just like my s8 and pixel. I'm actually shocked I get any service, nobody does where I live.
Visual voicemail won't work either.
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I cannot get wifi calling or voicemail (either proper voicemail notification or visual voicemail to work) with Verizon. Everything else seems to work fine.
Does anyone know which default network we should use for Verizon to maximize signal and battery? I am in a fringe area so small differences in reception is a big deal.
Thanks in advance.

Unlocked Google Pixel 2 on AT&T

Anyone running the google pixel 2 on AT&T unlocked? If so thoughts, I've been reading that VoLTE does not work nor does WiFi calling. I have a Samsung S8 that I purchased from Best Buy and I flashed the AT&T firmware to get all this working. I know that this phone is not on AT&T so I doubt there will be a way to flash any firmware since this device is not sold by AT&T.
Anyway, just throwing it out there for feedback from Google Pixel 2 users on AT&T.
I signed up for Android beta, and had VoLTE and HD voice on AT&T, but not wifi calling. I switched back to the Nov security release to see if Bluetooth issues were fixed and those things went away. I have since re-signed up for the beta, but haven't gotten an OTA yet for the next beta, but I'd assume they will come back. So the answer to your question is yes and no....
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I signed up for Android beta, and had VoLTE and HD voice on AT&T, but not wifi calling. I switched back to the Nov security release to see if Bluetooth issues were fixed and those things went away. I have since re-signed up for the beta, but haven't gotten an OTA yet for the next beta, but I'd assume they will come back. So the answer to your question is yes and no....
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Thank you for the feedback, this is the only thing that keeps me from buying this phone unlocked. At&T service sucks where I work, so I'm dependent on WiFi calling functionality. I think I may have to switch to Verizon if I really want this phone.
I went back and forth on keeping it vs going back to my HTC One M9 that seemed to work flawlessly.... The Pixel 2 is nice and the battery is sweet, but I feel like the technology goes backwards sometimes with the Bluetooth issues and lack of some casting support. I decided to keep it, in the hopes that the Bluetooth issues will get resolved, and the battery life. I have good AT&T service, so those things I never had, I didn't even know what I was missing.
53fireman said:
I went back and forth on keeping it vs going back to my HTC One M9 that seemed to work flawlessly.... The Pixel 2 is nice and the battery is sweet, but I feel like the technology goes backwards sometimes with the Bluetooth issues and lack of some casting support. I decided to keep it, in the hopes that the Bluetooth issues will get resolved, and the battery life. I have good AT&T service, so those things I never had, I didn't even know what I was missing.
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I have an S8 that I purchased out right unlocked from Best Buy. The phone is good but I get irritated because it runs like a snail from time to time and it drives me insane. A quick reboot fixes it all but then after some use (days) it's starts doing it again. Maybe it's all the dumb Samsung bloatware that slows it down. Which is why I like the clean vanilla UI on the pixel 2.
bezerk19 said:
Anyone running the google pixel 2 on AT&T unlocked? If so thoughts, I've been reading that VoLTE does not work nor does WiFi calling. I have a Samsung S8 that I purchased from Best Buy and I flashed the AT&T firmware to get all this working. I know that this phone is not on AT&T so I doubt there will be a way to flash any firmware since this device is not sold by AT&T.
Anyway, just throwing it out there for feedback from Google Pixel 2 users on AT&T.
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I can confirm that HD voice works fine on my unlocked Pixel 2 on AT&T. HD voice was added in Android 8.1.
lacibaci said:
I can confirm that HD voice works fine on my unlocked Pixel 2 on AT&T. HD voice was added in Android 8.1.
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does VOLTE work if you're on AT&T prepay?
elijahblake said:
does VOLTE work if you're on AT&T prepay?
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Not sure. You can test it yourself though. Find another phone (person) on AT&T with a handset that supports HD voice and make a phone call - making sure you're in well covered LTE area.
You will see "HD" displayed on you Pixel 2 screen under the name of the person you're calling.

Unstable 4G connection

Hello,
is anyone facing the same problem, that the 4G Signal is often very weak and unstable. For me if the signal isnt the best, it switches to edge or hsdpa+.
With my old phone i have got always 4g at the same location... Any ideas? I have already tried a factory reset and changing the sim card slots.
nexuspur said:
Hello,
is anyone facing the same problem, that the 4G Signal is often very weak and unstable. For me if the signal isnt the best, it switches to edge or hsdpa+.
With my old phone i have got always 4g at the same location... Any ideas? I have already tried a factory reset and changing the sim card slots.
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I don't have that issue but I would say that's usual. All phones have different signal strength. It could be that your previous phone had better than op7. And its hardware related. Sometimes you can Improve it a lil bit with another firmware. But in most case there is nothing you can do.
I'm not getting good LTE reception either. I'm in Canada on Bell Mobility. I have the Chinese GM1900 model OP7 running the latest OxygenOS.
I keep switching between the OP7 and Pixel 2XL and I notice that even though the GM1900 supports all my carriers bands, the OP7 tends to choose different LTE bands than my Pixel 2XL does. Also, I noticed that the LTE Discovery app shows a weaker signal on the OP7.
I'm not sure what the issue is, and I am thinking a refund/exchange will be a hassle but I might give it a shot if I have to. I have only had the device since last Saturday so I am still hoping that there is a tweak or even another ROM I can choose to help this.
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I don't have that issue but I would say that's usual. All phones have different signal strength. It could be that your previous phone had better than op7. And its hardware related. Sometimes you can Improve it a lil bit with another firmware. But in most case there is nothing you can do.
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Than all phones have got better signal strength than OnePlus :laugh:
nexuspur said:
Than all phones have got better signal strength than OnePlus :laugh:
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Nah. Coming from Mi9 I would say its the same compared to op7.
Edit: you could try to change your network type. Maybe there is something wrong selected.
Kollachi said:
Nah. Coming from Mi9 I would say its the same compared to op7.
Edit: you could try to change your network type. Maybe there is something wrong selected.
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Already tried to change the network type. No change.
Also it should work out of the box. Maybe the next system updates will fix this.
I have the same issue and I've replaced the phone already and it hasn't made a difference.
My partner's on the exact same network and gets 4g where I get H+?! In the exact same place on an iPhone 6s. Go figure.
I think a firmware update/fix is needed.
Anyone submitted it as a bug?
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Finally someone with the same problem. This is exactly my problem. H+ where others get a stable good 4g connection at the same place. Where can we submit this bug?
Edit: I have opened a thread at OnePlus. Maybe all with the same problem can comment this so OnePlus actually cares about it?
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/unstable-4g-connection.1069237/
The Op7 has not been released for my market, is it still ok to submit a bug report there?
Anyone with the same problem?
Can confirm this has been an issue on my 3rd 7 pro, haven't tried on the first 2 before RMA'ing them unfortunately. I want the 7 because I couldn't stand the curves and the weight of the pro in the end so i'm gonna return the one I got now as well....but if this is a widespread hardware issue with both it kinda sucks for me, on most days I use 4g for at least 2 hours.
I think everyone needs to include their views on the issue posted at OnePlus so that they can see how widespread this issue really is.
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I'm also gonna return the phone and buy another one if this won't be fixed. It really sucks because with my old(er) Phone(s) I have got better signal strength than with the new op7. This is a nogo for me...
MarylandCookie said:
I think everyone needs to include their views on the issue posted at OnePlus so that they can see how widespread this issue really is.
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I created a feedback using the Community app, and I also created a log file while having the issue and sent it in with that report.
EDIT: Purchased a Redmi Note 7(the OPO7 costs 3 times more) and i have got stable LTE signal where the OPO7 only gets HSPA+. Gonna sell the OPO7. This is really a nogo for me.
Anyone else with the same problem(s)?
nexuspur said:
EDIT: Purchased a Redmi Note 7(the OPO7 costs 3 times more) and i have got stable LTE signal where the OPO7 only gets HSPA+. Gonna sell the OPO7. This is really a nogo for me.
Anyone else with the same problem(s)?
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hey, It seems to me you have a problem with the 4g band itself did you try to change it to Europe or Us from hidden settings,
If you haven't tried that may I suggest to do so by searching on google play for an app called android hidden settings, by 0alex..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kasitskyi.hiddensettings&hl=en_US
and change the band between europe and us and toggle as well between 4g and other modes just to make sure it was changed.
I hope that helps,

Terrible data speeds.

Just got the OnePlus 8 5G for "Sprint".
I took the June security patch update and my cellular data has been garbage. See attached photos.
I can't be the only one experiencing this, right?
I've contacted Sprint and Tmo.
They had me reset all my connections (wifi, bluetooth, cellular) and they refreshed their end.
Still crap.
Any ideas?
Welcome to 5g with TMO. Also the new modem is garbage too to begin with. You could always flash the previous version modem or turn off 5g altogether.
So I'm trying to reply on the Gcam thread for OnePlus 8 and it keeps telling me "Post creation failed"
Why?
crazynapkinman said:
So I'm trying to reply on the Gcam thread for OnePlus 8 and it keeps telling me "Post creation failed"
Why?
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If you're using the app, it's cause the app really really sucks
Josh McGrath said:
Welcome to 5g with TMO. Also the new modem is garbage too to begin with. You could always flash the previous version modem or turn off 5g altogether.
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I was sort of thinking the same thing.
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I was sort of thinking the same thing.
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I actually got 120 something down peak and avg of 60 after the update. But, still, I was consistently getting 120+ on lte on my 7t. It's like when tmo sees a 5g phone on their network, they reduce lte speeds. But the new software is a definite improvement unless it's related to the additional 2.5 ghz 5g band
edit: The latency and ping is still terrible though . I should have just kept my 7t

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