The Android Oreo 8.1 update is now available to Essential Phone users. The update is available over-the-air (OTA) and can be downloaded from within the settings app. The company made the announcement of the update officially on Twitter. We're excited to announce the full release of Android Oreo 8.1 on Essential Phone! Check your phone now for the update. pic.twitter.com/0PwPBMj6h1— Essential (@essential) March 13, 2018 Android Oreo 8.1 had been in beta testing on the Essential Phone for a while now, so beta users have been able to experience the new features for a while now. Essential has said that they skipped Android Oreo 8.0 due to stability issues the phone faced with that build. This new version of Oreo has many benefits that Essential Phone users will now be able to take advantage of. The update includes a faster start-up and sign-in, smart text selection, instant apps, and the ability to play a windowed video while browsing other tabs. It also comes with Google Play P...
