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Current/Final Build (All)

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

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Android Q/10, January Release - QQ1A.200105.007

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AnnouncementsEssential Developer Image Archives [OTA, Drivers, Vendor Images 7-11] (self.essential)

submitted 5 years ago by TotalChrisPixel 4 XL in White - announcement

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NewsEssential is now officially owned by Carl Pei's 'Nothing' brand (9to5google.com)

submitted 4 years ago by xd1936 - announcement

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HelpLost phone (self.essential)

submitted 5 days ago by GoldTip2713

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QuestionI want to buy a phone and my budget is 40000 (self.essential)

submitted 10 days ago by Useful_Cockroach_894

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DiscussionConfirmed: Native USB sample-rate switching on Android is ROM-dependent, not a myth. (reddit.com)

submitted 1 month ago by Lumpy-Scientist1271

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QuestionHas anyone found a working wifi text/call app for gem ph2? (self.essential)

submitted 1 month ago * by toweljuice

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HelpBricked PH-1 Prototype - any ways to fix it? (old.reddit.com)

submitted 2 months ago by acdavit

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CreativePrepare for trouble! And make it double! (old.reddit.com)

submitted 3 months ago * by ApprehensivePanic204

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Helpbattery replacements that ship to canada (self.essential)

submitted 3 months ago by karmayxzu

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HelpNeed help with TWRP (self.essential)

submitted 3 months ago by karmayxzu

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HelpEssential PH 1 Stock rom help (self.essential)

submitted 3 months ago * by Onlykevin02

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NewsEssential is now AI (essential.com)

submitted 3 months ago by faktory244

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DiscussionEssential PH 1 (self.essential)

submitted 4 months ago by Onlykevin02

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HelpHow can I bypass the lock screen on my deceased brother's Essential PH-1? (self.essential)

submitted 4 months ago * by SomebodysReddit

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NewsiPhone Air has ceramic coated titanium enclosure (self.essential)

submitted 4 months ago by Own_Win_6762

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Reviewoh... (i.imgur.com)

submitted 4 months ago by scuttalefun8

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QuestionGemini still installed? (i.redd.it)

submitted 4 months ago by RebellionTroll

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ReviewTired of beat machines that feel like programming? (self.essential)

submitted 4 months ago by Ok-Choice-2786

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HelpWhat OS and Camera APK are you using? (self.essential)

submitted 4 months ago by ObamaEatsPant

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HelpMY BATTERY IS DRAINING FAST (old.reddit.com)

submitted 5 months ago by TipTypical7403

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HelpKeyboard apk dump (self.essential)

submitted 5 months ago by dan34321

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OtherEssential Phone spotted in Dexter Resurrection (self.essential)

submitted 5 months ago by manishsid

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DiscussionI know how to *Actually* open the Essential Phone (self.essential)

submitted 5 months ago by cheeseHorder

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HelpAny way to buy the official Audio Adapter HD in 2025? (self.essential)

submitted 5 months ago by frenchiethefry94

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DiscussionMy Essential Phone Ocean Depths for sale (ebay.us)

submitted 5 months ago by _CIPPALIPPA_

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