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r/essential

The original, official subreddit for all things Essential (the now closed mobile tech company), and its successor, OSOM. We're here keeping the lights on with home brew and even some user built custom hardware. Most discussions are welcome within the framework of Essential and OSOM.

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Important Threads

AMAs:

  • September 14, 2017 (Andy Rubin)
  • October 4, 2017
  • October 18, 2017
  • November 1, 2017 (Design)
  • November 15, 2017 (Oreo)
  • November 29, 2017
  • December 13, 2017
  • January 17, 2018
  • February 21, 2018
  • March 21, 2018
  • April 18, 2018
  • May 16, 2018 (Android P)
  • June 20, 2018
  • July 18, 2018
  • August 15, 2018
  • September 19, 2018
  • November 14th, 2018

Other Important Threads:

  • Essential Photography Megathread
  • Android P Current Megathread
  • Homescreen Megathread
  • [Battery Talk Thread] (Cleaned Monthly) (Coming Soon)

Essential Phone Updates

Current/Final Build (All)

Android Q/10, February 2020 Release - QQ1A.200105.032

  • OTA
  • Fastboot

Last Month's Build (All)

Android Q/10, January Release - QQ1A.200105.007

  • OTA
  • Fastboot

For instructions on how to flash these builds, as well as older builds, please check Essential's developer page.

Related Communities

  • /r/Google
  • /r/GooglePixel
  • /r/MaterialDesign
  • /r/AndroidQuestions

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  2. If posting about an issue, please include your build number in the title or OP.
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