On Friday, Essential began pushing another update to the Essential Phone, this time in the form of January’s Android security patch. It also includes fixes for the Spectre and Meltdown security flaws that affect almost all modern processors, including Qualcomm’s.
The new build will roll out as NMJ88C, which is still Nougat. Essential says that it is “getting close” to having the full Oreo release out.
As for the Spectre and Meltdown security patches, I’ll just have to refer you to write-ups on the issue from Arstechnica and Wired. Security is not exactly what we’re known for and I’d rather you get the dirty details from those who specialize in this stuff. Just know that your computers and phones are likely affected and will need patches that most companies appear to be working on.
To grab the update, head into Settings>About>System updates.
https://twitter.com/essential/status/949415716268077057?s=09
OG Pixel still on December patches…wtf…
Why the freak is my PH-1 still stuck on the November security patch! I try Settings>About>System updates like every day and it always tells me my phone is already up to date. I’m on Sprint but it’s the unlocked version.
Pull your sim if it is the unlocked version
Hadn’t thought of that. I just powered down, pulled out the SIM, then powered back up like a WiFi only device. Still says my device is up to date but I’ll leave it out awhile and keep trying to pull an OTA update. Thanks for the idea!
Pretty sure Sprint “fixed” that so you have to have the UICC unlocked and another sim in now. Or just check the Essential download page and sideload it.
Without a doubt this is the best phone of the year. It’s the fastest, most stable phone out there.
It is now, but wanted not always that way.
When you take it as an overall value proposition then yes, it is.