Android Beam not working

[OHHJeeper]

T-Mobile / Essential Ph-1 / v7.1.1 / Nova Prime Launcher

Trying to transfer pictures / video from my old phone to my new. Placing the phones back to back isn't activating on my Essential Ph-1. Both have NFC and Android Beam activated. Attempted to transfer files from my Note 5 and Blackberry with no issues. Thanks in advance.

 

[OHHJeeper]

Contacted the manufacture and they informed me that the Essential Ph1 antenna for beaming is on the bottom of the phone instead of the top like most android phones. Still isn't sending anything but it's actually trying to connect now.