Now you can Update Essential Phone to Android Oreo by installing version OPM1.170911.130 on Essential PH-1. The Essential PH-1 Oreo Update is rolling out via OTA which can easily be sideloaded to your phone. The Essential Phone Oreo beta software contains all Android Oreo features along with support for Project Treble. Beta users might experience increased battery drain when using Bluetooth along with “Android Auto compatibility issues with some vehicles”.  If you want to Install Android 8.0 Oreo on Essential Phone or want to Update Essential Phone to Android 8.0 Oreo Manually then you are in right place. Here we share a guide to Download and Install Android 8.0 Oreo On Essential PH-1.

Essential Phone OPM1.170911.130 update brings all Android Oreo Features along with project Treble support. Essential PH-1 Oreo beta image file is available for download on its official website allowing customers to apply the software manually. It should be noted that downloading and installing Android Oreo beta build on the Essential PH-1 will not void the Essential Limited Warranty. Follow below guide to Download and Install Android 8.0 Oreo On Essential Phone.

Download and Install Android 8.0 Oreo on Essential Phone

Essential Phone Android 8.0 Oreo firmware update is rolling out via OTA and available for all users. OPM1.170911.130 update for Essential Phone can be easily sideloaded manually. To Install Android 8.0 Oreo on Essential Phone you need to download Essential Phone Android 8.0 Oreo Beta factory image and adb drivers. Download Essential Phone Android 8.0 Oreo Firmware from below to update Essential Phone to Android Oreo manually.

Essential Phone Android Oreo Known Issues –

  • Increased battery drain with bluetooth enabled.
  • Android Auto compatibility issues with some vehicles

Note:-

  • This Firmware file is only for Essential Phone PH-1. Don’t try this on any other device.
  • Follow the steps correctly otherwise you may brick your device.
  • We are not responsible for any damage to your phone.
  • It may erase your data so it is advisable to take a complete backup of your phone for safer side.
  • Ensure that your phone has at least 50-60% charged to prevent the accidental shutdown in-between the process.

Download Essential Phone Android 8.0 Oreo OTA zip

Download Essential Phone Oreo OPM1.170911.130 OTA

How to Install Android 8.0 Oreo On Essential Phone PH-1 –

1) Enable ‘USB debugging’ option from setting>developer option>. To enable Developer Options, go to About phone and tap the Build Number 7 times.

3) Download ADB and fastboot driver for windows or ADB and Fastboot for Mac and install it on your PC.

4) Download the OPM1.170911.130 Oreo OTA for Essential Phone from above Copy ROM to a folder where adb installed.

5) Now Turn Off your phone and boot into recovery mode.

3) Choose Install Update from ADB

4) Now Connect your phone to Laptop/PC

5) On ADB folder press shift+right click and click on open command here.

6) Now check your connection by typing the below command

adb devices

if your device is listed, you’re ready to flash the ROM

7) Flash the Oreo OTA on Essential Phone by typing below command

adb sideload File Name.zip

8) Now wait until the process complete and then Reboot the phone.

9) Done!

That’s all this is the complete guide to Download and Install Android 8.0 Oreo on Essential Ph-1. Have any questions? Do let us know that in the comments below. Stay connected with us via FacebookTwitter, and Google Plus to read more such helpful posts.

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