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Paranoid Android Quartz 5 - Essential PH-1

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We are very excited to announce the release of Paranoid Android Quartz, based on Android 10.

On the first launch, you’ll notice a clean setup with a beautiful wallpaper from Hampus Olsson, who teamed up with us again to create several beautiful pieces of artwork. Hampus is a multi-disciplinary artist whose design stands for itself and we’re glad to have him onboard. We also added further UI touches that we believe enhance the overall user experience. You can find all of the Paranoid Android wallpapers and many more in the Abstruct app, included in our builds.

Our builds are based on the Code Aurora Forum Android base, which is optimized for Qualcomm platforms and has a higher degree of performance, battery life, and functionality compared to the Android Open Source Project platform. The Paranoid Android team and contributors are focusing on squashing existing bugs, and implementing and improving features, performance, and stability. We are dedicated to providing a user experience with the stability that you can expect from stock ROMs with best-in-class performance and features to help you get the most out of your device.

Notice

As we are growing on our list of supported devices in each release, we require of a stronger build environment so we can speed up the compilation process for releases. Based on the actual Quartz 5 list, we support over 30 devices, which takes between 2 and 3 days for all the builds to be completed without counting possible compilation issues or rebuild needs, based on our current specs.

We kindly ask all of you that are in position to donate anything, to help and support us so we can provide better and faster build releases, as well as increase the download speed of our servers, all looking for your enjoyment.

You can donate on the link below:

Donate

Device-specific issues

You tell me.

Note: Custom kernels are NOT supported!

Requirements

Make sure you have Essential's QQ1A.200105.088 vendor flashed on both the slots before flashing the ROM.

Download

Get the latest Essential PH-1 build Download

Changelogs

Keep an eye on our Twitter account, @paranoidaospa , as we will be posting about new features getting included in the release builds, as well as links to betas for those devices that will get them.

Paranoid Android Quartz 5 released
Please have a read of the post on our blog.
Read here
(Only those with signed pre-builds) For this device a clean install won't be required, we hope you enjoy this stable release!
(Only those with unsigned pre-builds) For version to be installed you will be required to do a clean install, we hope you enjoy this stable release!
NOTICE: Google apps are present in these builds, there is no need for external zips to be flashed
#StayParanoid

Instructions

  • Download the latest build
  • Boot into bootloader and flash the January firmware and AOSP vendor using the script inside.
  • Boot the latest image of TWRP
  • Flash the latest build and TWRP installer using the 'twrp install' command since touch is broken
  • Reboot

Important / Useful links
Paranoid Android Twitter
Paranoid Android Channel (Telegram)
Paranoid Android Community (Telegram)

Help us improve PA by submitting detailed bug reports with logs. Learn how to take logs here.

Cheers and #StayParanoid!

XDA:DevDB Information
Paranoid Android, ROM for the Essential Phone

Contributors
ggpew2, herna
Source Code: https://github.com/AOSPA

ROM OS Version: Android 10
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x
ROM Firmware Required: QQ1A.200105.088
Based On: CAF

Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: Quartz 4
Stable Release Date: 2020-04-25

Created 2020-02-28
Last Updated 2020-09-30
 

ggpew2

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H3llNuN

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Is Netflix working? On many roms, starting netflix caused a reboot, I tried Pixel experience, Evolution X and a previous Version of Paranoid Quartz.
 

itsita

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Installed the ROM yesterday and I have to say GREAT JOB.

I don't know if it's the CAF base but the battery life is really good and comparable to stock. Very smooth UI as well.

Didn't find any bugs yet, but will check Netflix soon!

Sent from my PH-1 using Tapatalk
 
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Milan P.

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Is there a planned update schedule for this ROM?

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Is Netflix working? On many roms, starting netflix caused a reboot, I tried Pixel experience, Evolution X and a previous Version of Paranoid Quartz.
Are you using Magisk?
 

agmyers76259

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Finally working with Statix Rom.

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Bugs so far ?
Haven't tried the ROM yet. I will if Duo and Assistant work, and there are no Bluetooth issues - those are the key ones from Stock that I am looking to verify before I switch
 

mpena

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Tecoman
Haven't tried the ROM yet. I will if Duo and Assistant work, and there are no Bluetooth issues - those are the key ones from Stock that I am looking to verify before I switch
I can confirm that Assistant works perfectly, with locked screen and unlocked. I don't have Bluetooth issues compared to other ROMs that I have tried like Lineage OS, and Google duo other else confirm that mic is working.
 
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Milan P.

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Great ROM! Everything seems to be working fine, although the lock screen wallpaper doesn't change, it just stays the same as the home screen.