April security patch for the Essential PH-1 brings Bluetooth 5.0

Enrique, 06 April 2018

The latest update for the Essential PH-1 brings the April security patch from Google. Additionally, the 127MB OTA update brings modem stability fixes, improved performance, general bug squashing, external game controller support, and Bluetooth 5.0 certification.

We're rolling out a new Oreo 8.1 build (141) that includes April security patches, Bluetooth 5.0 certified, modem stability fixes, and more. pic.twitter.com/KMoSmjIR47
— Essential (@essential) April 6, 2018

Bluetooth 5.0 brings support for simultaneous dual-streaming, extended range for compatible Bluetooth accessories, and twice the bandwidth of Bluetooth 4.2. Bluetooth 5.0 also prepares the phone for future IoT connectivity and improves location services.

The Essential Phone is already on the most recent version of Android Oreo 8.1.

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Reader comments

Anonymous
07 Apr 2018
D0Y

That's because of limited availability

Kiyasuriin
07 Apr 2018
Hxp

I see. Thanks for the information Ender.

xXENDER FREAKXx
07 Apr 2018
uJ5

It does have BlueTooth 5.0 on-board, but it is yet officially certified during its release. Without certification, u aren't able to use the BlueTooth 5.0 inside the Essential PH-1. And now with this update, users of the smartphone can finally use Blu...