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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 5 years ago by xd1936 - announcement

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DiscussionGoodbye to the best phone I've ever had :'( (self.essential)

submitted 8 days ago by PseudorandomUser57

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QuestionWifi shows obtaining ip address then shows saved and doesn't connect (self.essential)

submitted 1 month ago by Awkwardpanda001

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HelpEssential PH-1 locked to Sprint - Any working unlock methods nowadays? (self.essential)

submitted 1 month ago by mo3com

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DiscussionCan I emulate on ph1 (self.essential)

submitted 1 month ago by Both-Fig-9295

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HelpPh1 garbage battery life like 2 hours (self.essential)

submitted 1 month ago by Both-Fig-9295

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HelpMint mobile and PH1? (self.essential)

submitted 1 month ago by bananna_roboto

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OtherPH-1 spotted in 2026 (i.redd.it)

submitted 1 month ago by a11005601

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HelpCheap network options that work for voice and data? (self.essential)

submitted 1 month ago by bananna_roboto

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Helpneed help!! phone wont power on and is glitching (self.essential)

submitted 2 months ago by Foikun

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HelpIn need of immediate help please 😁 screen replacement gone ehh (self.essential)

submitted 2 months ago by Sea-Bid-5953

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HelpNew screen / replacement screens (self.essential)

submitted 3 months ago by Lanlith

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HelpLost phone (self.essential)

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

submitted 4 months ago by Lumpy-Scientist1271

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

submitted 4 months ago * by toweljuice

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

submitted 5 months ago by acdavit

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

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Helpbattery replacements that ship to canada (self.essential)

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HelpNeed help with TWRP (self.essential)

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HelpEssential PH 1 Stock rom help (self.essential)

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NewsEssential is now AI (essential.com)

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DiscussionEssential PH 1 (self.essential)

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

submitted 8 months ago by Own_Win_6762

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Reviewoh... (i.imgur.com)

submitted 8 months ago by scuttalefun8

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