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Android 7.1 upgradeable up to 10. It means 3 software updates. This the first phone with 3 years support for upgrade the software.

    This phone singlehandedly started the absolute worst design trend in the history of tech.

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      • Lakay
      • jmK
      • 19 Sep 2021

      Anonymous, 17 Sep 2021This phone is the best phone have ever used, but suddenly t... moreJust download a different camera software.
      That will solve the problem.
      My essential phone still going strong
      I love it.

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        • Anonymous
        • Nue
        • 17 Sep 2021

        Kingslayer, 29 Aug 2018Essential's reception issues on T-Mobile (USA) is generally... moreThis phone is the best phone have ever used, but suddenly the camera started to malfunction. Anytime I put on my camera for like 2sec it stop and shows the camera has encountered a fatal error, if this error persists, restarting your phone will fix the problem. Actually am from Nigeria and I don't know what to do, if anybody could tell what to do I will be very happy. For any information on who wants to help me out this is my phone number (07039526721).

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          • Anonymous
          • kv0
          • 25 Aug 2021

          Anonymous, 08 Jan 2021I've had this phone for 3 years. The hardware is still... moreget lineageos

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            • Anonymous
            • IhQ
            • 18 Aug 2021

            Anonymous, 18 Apr 2021Apple started notchironically posted on a page for a phone that was announced and released before apple announced a device with a notch.

              My second favorite smartphone of all-time only behind my Google Pixel 3. Even after 2 years having it, performance hasn't degraded one bit.

              Still fast as the first day I got it. Not bad for a 2017 phone. Even my battery life has held up pretty well with only a slight hit. I try to never charge it over 80%. Keep it at the 40-80 range.

              I've considered buying a Pixel 1, 2, 3a, or 4a. Why bother! My Essential Phone is equal to the 2 and 4a and superior to the 1 and 3a. Even SD 835 is very near the SD 765G the 5 has.

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                • FunnyGuy
                • JFi
                • 10 Jun 2021

                Anonymous, 18 Apr 2021Apple started notchJust read my name.
                We had a good one,with that comment

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                  • Anonymous
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                  • 18 Apr 2021

                  John David, 16 Apr 2021The iFixit score is way off. I think they tried to replace ... moreApple started notch

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                    • John David
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                    • 16 Apr 2021

                    PH-1, 27 Nov 2020The phone has an ifixit score of 1, it's almost imposs... moreThe iFixit score is way off. I think they tried to replace the battery and screen fom the back! I've actually had both replaced and it was very straightforward taking the screen off first to get access.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • rJ7
                      • 07 Apr 2021

                      I hate this company and mobile because they started notch.

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                        • GYi
                        • 26 Feb 2021

                        Essential PH-1
                        Essential PH-One
                        Essential Phone

                        INNOVATION!

                          Headphonejack, 31 May 2017No headphone jack? I swear, In 2019, phones will come wi... moreIt's 2021 now and phones still come with a screen haha

                            yabhishekhd, 16 Feb 2021Essential is now owned by Carl pie NOTHING 😜Yeah it sucks

                              Rickroll, 31 Jan 2021Hey Guys Do You Know What happened to essential companyEssential is now owned by Carl pie NOTHING 😜

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                                • Anonymous
                                • keN
                                • 07 Feb 2021

                                Rickroll, 31 Jan 2021Hey Guys Do You Know What happened to essential companyThey folded up shop.
                                No more essential phones.
                                Would have loved to see a new more compact designed one.

                                  Hey Guys Do You Know What happened to essential company

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                                    • Anonymous
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                                    • 08 Jan 2021

                                    I've had this phone for 3 years. The hardware is still as good as when I took it out of the box. The software on the other hand has started to glitch out for the last month. This has honestly been my favorite phone ever and I hate to see it go.

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                                      • 27 Nov 2020

                                      Arabian Knight, 17 Nov 2020I've had my PH-1 going on 3 yrs and love this phone. s... moreThe phone has an ifixit score of 1, it's almost impossible to replace it without breaking stuff and good luck finding a company to replace it for you.

                                      Mine is starting to have the same issue, switching cords helped some but not completely plus running it of usb-A seemed to help some too maybe by slowing charge rate.

                                      I originally picked it up on a Black Friday sale to replace an old phone that had cracked and only intended to use it for a couple months while waiting for some newer models to come out but haven't looked back since using it, quality materials and really solid build and support.

                                      Shame they never made a sequel, though the mockups seemed to be going in the wrong direction in my option heavy voice function based.

                                      Shame more phones don't have a true monochrome sensor, and the whole attachable accessories could have been done better, why they didn't add a physical data connection there since they already have the other pins for power and instead opt for a larger more compenet costly, and power comsuming wireless connection I don't know.

                                      Shody camera especially at the start, high launch price (though realistically comperable to others at that time on the upper end) poor and limited accessories (the 360 camera never worked great for me but was always a neat feature) really killed it and the company.

                                      Highlights
                                      Quality build materials
                                      Great display (resolution and small notch)
                                      True monochrome sensor
                                      Fast charge USBC
                                      Very clean android UI

                                      Cons
                                      Limited or no repair
                                      Loss of company for software builds
                                      Poor accessories
                                      Camera was never fantastic



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                                        • Anonymous
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                                        • 19 Nov 2020

                                        Anonymous, 03 Jun 2020No audio jack? Not interested! I have many great wired head... moreThis phone has a plug that fits into the spot you put your charger, and your head phones to into that. Just a couple inches to add to your headphone length.
                                        Works great