Android software updates have always been a pressing point for manufacturers, and Android OEMs are finally catching up. Brands like Infinix are have offered users to experience and keeping up the pace with Google when it comes to software updates. This is why the Infinix devices are among the few Android devices running Android 8.1 Oreo right now.

However, the update does come with its set of challenges and users have reported issues related to the latest update.

The Android 8.1 Oreo update has been challenged with Bluetooth issues,with having issues. If you’re facing Bluetooth connectivity issues with your device, here’s what you can do.
Solution,

'' As simple as it sounds, turn off the Bluetooth toggle from the Quick Settings and turn it back on to fix the issue. If you’re having trouble connecting to a Wi-Fi network, open it, choose the Forget option and add it again.
Head over to the Settings app, scroll down to the Backup & reset menu and access the Network settings reset This option will erase all of your Wi-Fi, Cellular data, and Bluetooth settings and most likely fix the Bluetooth issues.


Essential Phone Oreo app force close issues

Since Android 8.1 Oreo is the latest version out there and fairly new, it is understandable that some app developers haven’t caught up with it. Due to this reason, experiencing app crashes isn’t entirely new on the Essential Phone, but here’s what you can do about it.
Solution:

''Access to the Safe Mode to see if it is a system app that is causing the crashing issue. Press and hold the Power button until the menu pops up.
Instead of tapping the Power button, press and hold until the Sleep Mode menu pops up and hit the “OK” button to confirm.

''Secondly, you can clear the data and cache of the app that is causing the crash to fix the issue. Open Settings – Apps and access the culprit app, find the Storage section and press the Clear Cache and Clear Data


The AIO solution – Factory Reset


If none of the above methods help you in fixing the issues you have been facing with the Essential Phone on Android 8.1, there is one last thing you can try before waiting for the software update fix. The factory reset option will help you clear out broken files and registries that could be crashing the device, but you will lose your onboard data in the process. So make sure that you back up all essential data before you proceed.

From the home screen of your device, head over to Settings – Backup & reset – Factory data reset – Reset device.
Confirm your action and wait as the device goes back into its factory settings and reboots.

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