April Update Released!

[computerguy68]

Per their Twitter post:

Essential
‏Verified account @essential
2h2 hours ago

We're rolling out a new Oreo 8.1 build (141) that includes April security patches, Bluetooth 5.0 certified, modem stability fixes, and more.

Updating my phone now!

Love these quick updates. blows Blackberry out of the water despite that article posted earlier about the KeyOne claims about their updates.

 

[computerguy68]

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[SactoKingsFan]

Best part about the new update is the ability to watch full screen videos. No more black bars to hide the notch.

 

[subycat1]

downloading now

 

[msr360]

has anyone noticed improvement on T-Mobile?

 

[FishhPoohh]

Per their Twitter post:

Essential
‏Verified account @essential
2h2 hours ago

We're rolling out a new Oreo 8.1 build (141) that includes April security patches, Bluetooth 5.0 certified, modem stability fixes, and more.

Updating my phone now!

Love these quick updates. blows Blackberry out of the water despite that article posted earlier about the KeyOne claims about their updates.

KEYone claims monthly updates not speedy ones

 

[computerguy68]

KEYone claims monthly updates not speedy ones

I was referring to this quote: "One more thing: BlackBerry phones are usually the first to get the monthly Android Security update — often hours before Google releases the bulletin itself!"

https://www.androidcentral.com/best-phone-business


They just got the March update last week! This statement is a flat out lie. I would say that after the Pixel/Nexus updates, Essential is next, Blackberry not even close.

 

[FishhPoohh]

I was referring to this quote: "One more thing: BlackBerry phones are usually the first to get the monthly Android Security update — often hours before Google releases the bulletin itself!"

https://www.androidcentral.com/best-phone-business


They just got the March update last week! This statement is a flat out lie. I would say that after the Pixel/Nexus updates, Essential is next, Blackberry not even close.

At times the KEYone has gotten updates before the Pixel/Nexus device. But as more varients have come out the pace has slowed down.

 

[computerguy68]

At times the KEYone has gotten updates before the Pixel/Nexus device. But as more varients have come out the pace has slowed down.

Have a look at this, good information on updates, looking for the March data.

https://mobile.twitter.com/SecX13

 

[Morty2264]

That's awesome news!

 

[Jdane07]

Best part about the new update is the ability to watch full screen videos. No more black bars to hide the notch.

Wait are you able to do full screen YouTube videos now?

 

[Morty2264]

Best part about the new update is the ability to watch full screen videos. No more black bars to hide the notch.

That's awesome!!

 

[SactoKingsFan]

Wait are you able to do full screen YouTube videos now?

Yeah, I can see most YouTube videos in full screen. Also works for Netflix, VC Player, MX Player, Google Play Movies and Amazon video.

 

[Morty2264]

Yeah, I can see most YouTube videos in full screen. Also works for Netflix, VC Player, MX Player, Google Play Movies and Amazon video.

That's awesome to hear! Well, read.

 

[wmurch3]

i personally think the Bluetooth 5.0 cert is the most important part. I like the way the phone handles the notch in default mode.