How bout them fast updates

Color me impressed

I was really, really concerned about this when I took a chance on the discounted phone. Gutted when the showstopping fingerprint scanner bug got out. But the fact that they got it fixed in a week isn't like any other support I've ever seen. Officially a fan. Officially recommending the phone to anyone who will listen.

I sideloaded because I'm on Sprint. Is there a setting for the finger print gestures? Where do I find that?

First impressions after the update is great. Super smooth scrolling comparing to the Pixel 2. If it doesn't show any hang ups, freezing in the next day or so this is super amazing.

Within a day of Google. Woohoo!

Can anyone post a link for us poor Sprint saps to sideload, pretty please?

+1! I'm with Telus though!

How does one side load I would love to do this but I do not wanna mess anything up

If anyone could comment on how it affects the slow scrolling jittery-ness (not just the fingerprint-related scrolling issue), that'd be great!

From what I can see the jittery scrolling has not been improved.

Not fixed. Have they even acknowledged this? It's the last issue that really makes me miss the pixel. It's almost like a lag, makes the device seem not powerful. I hope it's not some hardware /touchscreen issue because I can't see how this hasn't been fixed yet via a simple software update. It's stock android and a snapdragon 835, 4 GB ram, just like pixel 2, so this device could be as fast as the pixel 2 theoretically.

It's anecdotal, but scrolling feels the same to me. The fingerprint stuff seems fixed after a couple minutes of trying to break things with it.

I think im in the minority but ive yet to experience this slowdown while scrolling, even if i scroll at a snail's pace like the videos do.

We're 2 updates since KRACK fix and Pixels still don't have it lol

One update since the KRACK fix.

Sweet jesus, nice fucking job essential!

This fast of an update is really leaning me towards picking up an Essential Phone

They've been great so far on all 3 security updates that have come out since launch. October had the longest delay, but that was only due to the various improvements and fixes they chose to bundle in with it. :)

It is a really great experience so far. I can't recommend it enough. Especially for $450!

Quick tip for poor saps on Sprint: spend $3 and get a FreedomPop SIM. I've had a SIM from them for awhile and they have a free tier of service. It's AT&T based so swapping the SIM in was enough to let the device call Essential for the update check (just got the new one) rather than Sprint.

I have a FreedomPop sim for when I visit America (Canadian here), and never even thought of this. Telus owns my carrier and they are always behind on updates so this was a life saver lol.

Do we need the FreedomPop SIM account active? I have one of the SIMs but have never set it up.

Does this cause issues when getting back in Sprint's network? Or is it a simple swap?

Has anyone captured the download source for us stuck with sprints horrible updates

BEAST

Downloading now, they weren't kidding when they said they would get faster at pushing these updates

Downloading, YAY

Damn I knew it! Just off on the time!

These guys rock !

Damn before both my unlocked Google store Pixel 2 and 2 XL got the OTA (stupid staged roll out). Impressive Essential, will check for update once I reach home.

Edit: Installed the update 😁

Anybody have a link to the download to sideload it?

Anyone have the update for Sprint users?

Is there a page of the history of updates thus far? I'm still on NMI81C and am wondering how many more I haven't received yet 😖

You are now 2 updates behind including this one.

What carrier are you on?

Installing now!

Just finished the update! The fingerprint gesture issue is now resolved for sure! Thanks essential team!

Hot damn, that was quick! Installing now!

Hooray to still being subjected to Wait based on carrier. Can I just remove my Sim and update? I'm tired of waiting an extra 2 weeks for Telus to process the update, still don't have the last one either lmao

You'll need a different sim from a carrier that doesn't officially support Essential

Side load, the files were provided above. :)

Whats the patch date? Nov 1,5, or 6

Nov 5, 2017

So glad they are taking these updates seriously. Good sign for us.

Jesus, c'mon Sprint, stop fuckin around

Installing mine now! Thx, bb

NIceeeee

Does this fix the slow data speeds/poor signal on Tmobile at all?

....if that is even an issue that can be fixed through software?

Ya know my signal does look a little stronger but I seriously doubt that would get fixed without a huge announcement. I will keep an eye on it and see if I see a difference.

I'm about to get my phone in an hour or so and this is good news! You guys are getting me all depressed with this "jittery scrolling" talk though 🙁

People are exaggerating how bad it is.

It’s a minor issue for me but I am much more annoyed by the screen sensitivity issue that I experience

So I just received my phone as we are talking. I am seeing what you are talking about with touch sensitivity. Scrolling seems decent though. I at first thought the scrolling was controlled almost like how iPhone is? Is it supposed to be like this or is it actually touch screen hardware? Is this an acknowledged issue?

Ask essential this in the next AMA I'd like to know too

Thanks to everyone helping out and posting the updates on here.Just updated mine with no issues. I got my phone through Amazon and assumed I wouldn't have to deal with carrier bullshit....fuck you Sprint

Nice!! Where all the haters/negative Nancy's now?? Good job essential!! Wheres the link for us sprint users?

Can anybody with the latest update check and see if the Bluetooth STILL switches off by itself, for no apparent reason... I wear a headset all day long for work. It gets annoying :(

I only have this issue once every week or so. But neither this update, nor the last update addressed it. This is a 7.1.1 problem and should go away when O comes out (Pixel also had this exact issue on 7.1.1).

Great fast update thanks Essential Team

Why can't essential provide a link to the sideload file?

Probably because that would conflict with their agreement with Sprint and Telus.

Ugh. Still on NMI81C. How can Sprint hold back updates so much that we're now two updates behind, especially on non-Sprint bought phones.

I know this is standard but suuuuper annoying nonetheless. At least it's encouraging that Essential is updating very regularly.

Bring on #OreoBeta to this phone,:)

Has anyone notice the multi window ...split screen lol I just noticed !

What's new with multi window?

This was introduced in Android 7.0

The entire phone feels way better. Haven't had random crashes yet and camera apps seem to do better.

After updating, the volume control on my bluetooth adapter (SBH-20) and my phone are separate, but they used to be connected. Any idea why /u/EssentialOfficial ?

I don't have the disable absolute volume checked in developer options.

Sadly phone will won't "doze" overnight. Has to be a radio issue.

So playing with my ph-1 all night..lol (loser).. and out of the box after the updates, I was real curious about all the touch screen scrolling talk. What I see is a touch screen that is not as pressure sensitive as my pixel. Sliding your finger up takes a little more effort to move the screen. Now, when you do scroll and lift your finger up, the scrolling is just about smooth in my estimation to any high end 835 device. The trouble comes when you do NOT remove your finger and scroll. It is then very choppy in most areas. Is this what you guys are seeing? I don't usually keep my finger on the screen the whole time to scroll so I only noticed it sometimes. So to recap, scrolling is very smooth, scrolling while sliding your finger not at all. Can this be fixed? I will be sending my 2XL back cause I really like this phone minus this small issue that I'm hoping can be tuned by Essential.

Thats the issue most complain about. The slow scrolling and NOT lifting your finger. I don't scroll that way so it doesn't bother me, i scroll like you. Move up/down and lift.

Battery life feels back up to its excellent level that the phone had prior to the last OTA

I'm having issues with ADB commands. Most of them are just turning the phone off.

e.g. command - adb reboot recovery - The phone will shut off with this command issued and I need to long hold the power button to get it to start again. I am getting the same behavior within the bootloader as well.

Anyone have insight on this?

Beats some of Google's own phone OTAs! Thank you Essential

In Canada I have a sim from Roam Mobility that I use when I visit the states. I'm wondering if I pop that in, I could get the updates right away instead of waiting on TELUS?

I have a Rogers phone for work. I took out my Telus SIM, popped in the Rogers SIM and I instantly received all the updates. I'd give it a shot with the Roam SIM. Can't hurt!

Anyone else having issues with Pandora strictly attempting to buffer, and almost no songs actually playing, since patching?

Awesome! The non-smooth, jittery scroll lag /slow scrolling remains an issue though unfortunately .. I hope it's fixed before my time to return this device is up (10 days!)

Applied and scrolling is as smooth as I would be expected matches my old HTC One or exceeds it

YOU FORGOT TO GIVE US THE 11/6 PATCH TOO!

There's no reason for that patch date since the KRACK fix was included last update

I feel like my screen is more blue. Anyone experience the same?