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[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
Nougat rumored to come in late July for 2017 devices.

Source: Samsung Turkey's president
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] sasa64hr:
external USB camera for A3 (2017)

Has anyone tried to connect external USB camera on the A3 (2017)?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
What do you mean by external USB camera?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Garyg124:
Does anyone else have the Samsung Neon flip cover?

I can only get it to glow for the stock sms app and calls.

No glow notifications for Whatsapp or Viber, or is there a hidden setting I haven't found?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
I think samsung covers arent compatible with third party apps notifications,not sure...
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] sasa64hr:
I mean USB Endoscope camera for android.

Go to eBay or AliExpress an search for "endoscope android"
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] WHUDS1:
The 2017 are so new, I went with the Galaxy A5 2017 instead of jumping on the A7, I was afraid the A7 would be just too big for me.

I have a Sony Xperia Z3+ and like it for the most part but it doesnt have fast charging and the battery is not all day, Many reviews say that the battery will last all day on the A5 2017, since I get it tonight I will set it up and test tomorrow and see.

I know its a step down from an s7 but its only a short step from what I see on the reviews.

At half the price new ( 329 here in USA) it seems like a bargain
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
Dont forget to share with us your experience with the phone,enjoy :good:
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] amlbuton:
Anyone facing any bug when shutdown the phone and later powered again the date & time not automatically detect the network provider date & time, need to click automatic date & time again?

Sent from my SM-A520F
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
Use automatic date&time its the best, at least for me
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] amlbuton:
I already set automatic date and time but each time the phone shutdown and later powered on it will be asking to set the date and time automatically again
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
It's your network i think not sure, try to remove and insert the sim card again
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Morthawt:
I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 mini. How would an A3 2017 be in comparison? Would it be a justifiable upgrade? I got marshmallow on my S5 mini now and it works so much better but I think I might like to save for a new phone and I need something in a similar size and form-factor. The best I could find was the A3 2017 but I am unsure, can someone walk me through how much of an upgrade it might be and what the benefits would be?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
The A3 2017 is way better, first you will get a bigger screen ( 4.7") compared to the 4.5" found on the S5 mini, you get a 13mp camera vs 8mp on your current device, 0.5GB more RAM and way better Soc ( Exynos 7870 octa ), also the A3 2017 have a bigger battery (2350mah) compared to the smaller 2100mah found on the S5 mini.

Software wise you have the latest grace ux on the A3, which is lighter, faster and more beautiful,with AOD support like on the S7 edge.

You get IP68 certification, dust and water proof resistance, a fingerprint scanner and a way better design, so premium.

So yes it's worth, the A3 7 blows the S5 mini of water. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Morthawt:
Thanks! Do we know what the update/OS upgrade cycle will be on the A3 2017? Like, will I get new OS for 2 years, 3 years etc? If I go for a new phone like this A3 2017 (almost certainly going to be the one as I love Samsung and need sub 5") I would want it to last me for as long as possible.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Tomislav3383:
I upgraded to a5 2017 from s5 mini, the phone is very smooth and battery life is better. I dont think i could ever go back to that small screen again.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
A3 2017 will receive Nougat thats 100% sure, for other android versions we cant say for now
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] amlbuton:
Based on some thread in this galaxy A series section there's mentioned that A series will get Nougat in July informed by Samsung Turkey
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
And my post in first page too ;)
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] amlbuton:
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Sent from my SM-A520F
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
Lol ?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] WHUDS1:
I went from IPhone 6 to Z3+ to this A5 because like you I like the size and for most part it's better because the battery life is awesome and the screen is bright
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] ponkz:
True that.. im using A5 dual sims, and the battery is just outstanding :good:
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
I have the 2016 model and battery is amazing too :good:
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] rexar051:
Hi guys

I have a7 2017 a720f

Who have this device? And who can root this?

I want to root my phone and do cwm and supersu in other thread and not work

If anyone root device please tell me

Regards
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
Welcome to A series forum. Well i searched for you but unfortunately i didnt find anything,only one trick but some people got bootloop, so i recommend you to wait a little bit more.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] cardozclive:
I am too a proud owner of A720
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
How much did you buy it ? 450$ ?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] cardozclive:
Here in India it is very costly. I bought it for $520.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
Wtf, you should have bought the S7 then
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] cardozclive:
The purpose of buying A7 was good battery life which S7 doesn't provides. And S7 here cost $670

Ps: I am talking about unlocked international versions of both phones. Maybe carrier locked phone could cost cheaper.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
Wow phones are so expensive in India...
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] cardozclive:
Yes indeed
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] a.hamameh96:
I got the new A3 (2017) two weeks ago and I'm happy with its performance and battery life. :D

The only thing is bothering me the Themes and Fonts and Microsoft apps.

I made 3 Themes for it but the problem is you can't apply it more than 5 minuts unless you have root :(

Also there is not much free fonts available :(

And Microsoft apps and Facebook aren't movable which is very annoying, I used to able to move them to SD card on my Xperia Z2 but here not. :eek:

But anyway the Phone is still awesome ;)

My themes are coming soon after I finish them :p
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
The themes you are talking about are paid themes, the trial gives you 5min to try them thats why their gone after 5minutes. You can use free themes ;)
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] cardozclive:
Is anyone using 64gb memory card with A5? If yes then which one, Samsung Evo or Evo Plus or Sandisk UHI Class 10?

Which one these is best?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
All are good to be honest, i would go for the evo plus
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] cowboy_bebop:
I bought A3 2017 recently in Europe. I'm coming from original Moto X (2013) and Nexus 5X (2015). For me, the best things about A3 are its looks, nice amoled screen, great battery life and quick charging. Camera is not that great, but I have pretty solid Canon camera for shooting more serious pics. Overall, really slick looking phone in great form factor.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] markdelacrx:
Cover photo incorrect.

Can someone contact the mods? The picture used in this sub is the 2015 series.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] reza_ardiawan:
Is it right that there are issues about software update version: A520FXXU1AQC8/A520FOLE1AQC1/A520FXXU1AQC8 for A series 2017

My wife updated her A5 2017 and then the phone blackout. Should press power and vol- together to turn it on.

Some friend with A3 2017 can not use 4G connection after updated

Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] ponkz:
A5 here.. and working fine before or after update :laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] LisuPlayingGames:
hello guys! any rumors about cyanogen or lineage for a5 2017? or this is impossible?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] hormazdm:
Hi,

I own a Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 and notice that the battery keeps dropping even if not being used. (approx 1% every half hour)

Can anyone suggest why this happens.

Let me also add here that I use Always on Display and am a hevy Facebook user and my son keeps playing Candy Crush.

Please help
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
I would suggest you to check your apps, maybe one of them is keeping the phone awake all time, if it doesnt work try clearing cache, and last thing if nothing works do a factory reset, it will surely resolve your issue.

Sorry for late answer :)
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] hormazdm:
Hi

Thanks for your reply. Have already done clearing the cache as well as factory reset.

But the battery just drops rapidly on WhatsApp use, Facebook and Candy Crush.

I do use WhatsApp and Facebook a lot. And candy is played in between as and when.

A full charged battery in the morning drops down to under 30% by evening.

Don't know if this is normal.

Any further suggestions?

Thanks again.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
Thats weird, maybe your signal ? I had a similar issue on my S6, i flashed another firmware and that solved my issue.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] hormazdm:
Thanks for the reply. Am not really very conversant on how to flash a new firmware and which one. Moreover mine being a new phone. Yeah signal strength of the network of which mob data I use is week in my office.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
Well thats why, signal can drain battery very quickly. Sometimes when i'm in the university with bad signal i can lose +20% in 2 hours or less.

If you have the drain only when you're at work, then its your signal dont worry.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] hormazdm:
Thanks. And plus for me I guess my culprit is Candy Crush and Facebook.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
I have facebook and it doesnt drain my battery, had on all my devices no issues at all. For candy crush my dad have it for about 2 years on his S5 no issue either.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] hormazdm:
Surprising. Cause for me both do affect. Thanks for your reply thou. I guess will have to manage with this.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
Try to flash a brand new firmware + factory reset, let me know how it goes ;)
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] hormazdm:
Not really aware on how to get and flash a brand new firmware. Wud be nice if u cud guide me
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
Sure.

Its so easy, check this link :http://forums.androidcentral.com/am...w-flash-stock-rom-via-odin-new-interface.html

For the firmware go to sammobile website, write your phone model which is A520F i suppose, and download a firmware from your choice, i recommend you XEF from France or DBT from germany, then follow the guide in the link, its very simple, tell me how it goes or if you need more help ;)
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] hormazdm:
Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
Anytime :good:
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
[MENTION=6466890]hormazdm[/MENTION] Any news ? You fixed your issue ?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] hormazdm:
Thanks for asking. Uninstalled a few applns and now seems ok. Maybe I was a bit to paranoid. But now it seems ok. Let's see with more usage. It's just a month now. Thanks again.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Loulou-13:
Hi everybody !

Nice to meet this section ! I just have the A5 model ,providing to LG G4 (dead !!! Motherboard HS ...the big problem of these LG very very fragile)

I'm very surprised by this phone !!! :eek:

Considered as "middle range"? Not a "hight"? Sure?with fingerpring,very hight cpu,best super amoled screen,full options..... what's the "real" difference with samsung "S" series ? serious....for the half price ! lol!

And FULLY surprised by the impressive battery life !!! :eek: ===>near 7h of SOT and still 34% ....with full facebook +opera with 4G !!!! :eek: :eek::eek:

But the only problem is that it seem impossible to obtain systemless root .....without touch knox efuse (it's possible with some others samsung !) :(
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
No problem any time :)
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
Yes the A5 have an incredible battery life, it is considered as a High midrange phone, close to high ends. So your problem is root right ? Which methode you tried to root your phone ?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Loulou-13:
Yes...always impressive by the incredible battery life...it change my life :eek: (i have actived economic mod ,with reduction of perf)

For now i don't root my device because i don't want to touch my knock flagship ....but maybe after some weeks if there are no solution.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
Keep it stock for now its better
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Loulou-13:
Really pity..... :crying: i need root :p it's just horrible all these spam (i need adaway) and if i decrease cpu frequencies i increase much more battery life ( i don't need 8 cores at 1.9 ghz ! Lol !) .......and some debloat (google and mobil operator apps ) ........and maybe 2 or 3 of the "REAL" best build.prop tweaks :angel:
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
Patience, when your warranty ends you are free :laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Loulou-13:
yes..... :mad: 2 years... :rolleyes: ......:laugh: :silly: ;)

my "feedback" for this phone:

i have found a very good solution for to remove damned spam&adds in the brower ====> with samsung stock browser (very good,ergonomic and fast.....and not battery hungry at all ) we ca add adblockers (i use "fast adblock" )

i have tried firefox+ublock .....and the navigation is slooooow ! not fast at all on my phone.

i have tried others browser with adblockers but it miss some options and/or ergonomic problems (i dislike!)

on my previous phones i used (and love )Opera with chromium engine +adaway (root) ,but no module (and economic data mode is not really fast and cannot block all spams...pity...)

for better battery-life ,i have seen that i don't need "kernel aduitor" for example....because integrated economic mode (set to "middle" for me) slow down the cpu !......and original battery life of this A5 is really amasing ! incredible SOT !

other thing:

i have found a much better camera app foor our 16 mp phone.

On some A5 2017 tests everywhere on the net this phine is really great exept this camera ( we vave to buy a samsung "S" series for that) ....because poor A5 stock app.

this app is called "open camera"(free,open-sources,full o

ptions)

a great ,interresting and complete feedback here (in french language ,sorry) :good: :

http://www.phonandroid.com/forum/l-appareil-photo-du-galaxy-a5-2017-t168418.html

we can see a good difference ( for demanding photo amateur people)
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
Sorry for the late answer, thank you for your feedback. Concerning the camera i have experienced the same thing with the Note 4 backthen, open camera gave me much better quality than Note 4's stock camera app
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Loulou-13:
don't be sorry ;)

Here on xda and everywhere ,i have seen that many people want the "best" and critisize for near nothing really important things ....but they forgot that this A5 is a middle-end who only cost 350€ to 450€ ......it's not a S7/S8 series (or lg g6,iphone....) who cost 600 to 800€

Objectively,as far as i'm concerned ,i think that the difference of price beetween this middle A5 and all hight-devices is not justified ....for a phone.

This A5 is enough powerfull for all games ,enough ram and rom memory ,it have "near" all functions ....very fast with 4G ....etc...

and the 16mp camera is great ! very largely enough sufficient for daily-usage (take a picture of : family diner,our chidreens on the beach .christmas.....a selfie with our friends for instagram,facebook....).

A phone will NEVER replace a camera, with his optical zoom....etc...for people who like the real photography...
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
True but it depends you know, for me a high-end device is a must. I always owned high end devices until last year when i said " Well why paying too much for a phone let me try a midrange" and i bought the A5 2016, its a great device yes but believe me, there is a difference, the feel, the speed, the features, the camera, you just feel that you dont hold a high end phone in your hand, so i sold it after 3 weeks only haha
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Loulou-13:
yes...it's sure ...yes ,theses high devices with strong camera quality...etc...you have reson .

but my point of view is with this "simple" daily-usage : we can phone ,write sms...just use a browser with 4g....look a video on youtube...look a map with apps like G-map....play games .....go to social apps facebook tweeter....==> i owned a LG G4 and i never see a difference with this middle/hight A5 in that case.

exept visible known fingerprint ,i have seen (with phone info apps) that this A5 2017 have near 17 differents sensors (like atmospheric pressure in Hpa...for example) !!! :eek: if i remember ,if i'm not wrong ...

low-end and some middle just have some "classical" accelerometer ,gps....

For the speed ,with this hidden "developer options" with the 3 animatoins set to 0.5 ,it's better... :p

But it's sure that we need big cpu,lots of Ram ....a great harware !!!!!! for to support bigs stock firmwares with theirs lots of functions , bloats ,google things....:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
Of course, for light and average usage even a Moto G is more than enough haha
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Loulou-13:
we have not to dig a little swiming-pool with a nuclear bom :silly:

no need S7 ,S8 .....:p

no need a Rolls Royce with the power of NASA computer ....for to consult my facebook,play candy-crush and phone ....

But (not my case at all !) for people who like customs roms , this A5 with his cortex and mali is not good at all ...

customs for some middle and all high devices is a big "regression" ! we loose all REAL interrestings things...but we are happy to change the color and position of the clock ... :laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] RHBH:
Hi, I didn't find a welcome thread so I decided to post here.

I'm a former Sony user (as you can see in my signature), just bought a Galaxy A5 2017 to replace my 2 and half year old Xperia Z3, I had lots of experience with android modding, deodex, custom roms, custom kernels, recoveries, ta partition and that sort of stuff back in 4.0~4.4 days. I've been absent from the community since early 2015 due heavy personal life demands (work, studies, gf).

I'll start studying the current Android projects (specifically Samsung) in order to improve my experience with the Galaxy A5 2017 and I'll probably share some stuff in this forum with you guys. So, see you guys arround ;)
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Soufiansky:
Okay mate, feel free to share anything you're always welcome. Enjoy your new beast :good:
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Dreadder:
Hello folks,

I'm currently in the process of acquiring a new phone and my selection narrowed down to A3 and A5, so I decided to ask for your input.

I personally prefer the size and feel of A3 but what ''worries'' me is, that it has 1gb RAM less than A5. I know that 2gb is more than enough for everyday use, especially since I don't use my phone for gaming, but I do have a habit of using phones for 5 years or so before switching to new ones, so I am a bit worried how long will the 2gb of RAM suffice for normal use.

Your thoughts on the matter will be appreciated. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] RHBH:
I would go for the A5 in long term usage.

Comparing the A5 and A3 (2017 models)

You get 1GB of extra RAM, 16GB of extra internal storage, better front/rear camera, higher clock CPU, better GPU, higher resolution display and larger battery (mostly helps for standby, in real usage they both have similar battery duration).

Remember they still run Android 6, Android 7 rollout is expected to start by the end of July and most likely will receive Android 8 sometime in the first half of 2018.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] sciurius:
Once the desired apps are installed the amount of memory used will not grow signifcantly over time. Pictures and sounds can be put on the SDcard.

For me, the crucial factor was the A3 being smaller than the A5 since I use it mainly for communication (no gaming, no video) and I want to carry it in the fron pocket of my trousers.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Dreadder:
Thanks for your input. I use my phone mainly for communication as well, but the real reason I need to buy a new phone is, that certain memory hogs (FB I am looking at you) put quite a bit of strain on the 512 kB of RAM of my dear old Xperia GO, up to the point where it's practically impossible to use it. Back then 512 kB RAM was plenty, so I suppose the lesson learned is that I should probably go with A5, since it seems that 3GB RAM is more or less a standard nowdays.

I only wish that A5 would be smaller sized but it seems I can't have everything, so I'll just have to buy pants with larger pockets from now on. :D
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Djuganight:
Hi Guys,

Just bought an A5 (2017) for my wife and I wonder if you can help with couple of doubts:

1. Gallery apps is not showing the SD card photos.

2. On app drawer, if I choose to sort by Alphabetocal order, it will also put the folders between the apps accordingly. I have an S7 and mine doesn't behave like that. Folders are first and then comes the apps, duly organised.

3. When I reboot, alwasy get a notification asking if I wish to move apps to SD card....

I think for now that's all.

Thanks in advance guys.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] RHBH:
Regarding 2, it's the S7 and A5 that have different launchers, when A5 gets Nougat it might get the same launcher.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Guides, News, & D] Jubremelle:
I just wanna ask how to install xposed framework on our A7 2017 (SM-A720F)