yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android General] Letitride:
It seemed your home location is Brazil ... let's face it, $100 USD or equivalent isn't going to get you much nowadays - might be looking at the pre-owned market for a mid-range device. Actually, an iPhone SE with 32GB storage, with a fresh/new battery isn't a bad idea, screen is small but everything else - just as good as many of the Androids out there, an unique OS of its own.

I would look at something like a Motorola G6, G6 Play (5.7" screen) but not dual-sims, good range of 4G/LTE bands - around $150 USD on Amazon.BR now. Xiaomi Redmi 7A or 6A (these are all dual-sims) should be good choices, about $130+ with the Mi A2 Lite (like mine) selling for a little over $200 ... well built, slim & very good battery/standby life, stock pure Android 9.0 with zero bloatware, regular OTA update & expected to get Android 10.0 in the coming months. Keep your eyes for Black Friday deals, just weeks away ...

If you have access to Swappa - check there for pre-owned ones in near new/mint or excellent conditions, often at very good prices & better than those found on eBay - which is sometimes a good place for clearance models from 2018 with warranty & free returns, etc.
[Android General] kaostriker1:
Anyone else running the phone on havoc os?
[Android General] tiagao_extremo:
Hi, you are correct, i'm from Brazil. Looking for an used smartphone or iphone isn't the best option for me and i'm looking for an Android. I am going to take a look at your recommendations. Thanks.
[Android General] :
Anyone knows how to enable gestures in the navigation bar?

I've tried searching for the option in the navbar menu and in other settings as well but I can't find it ;-;

I'm talking about the ones that changes the navbar by adding a pill in the center that, when swiped, opens and swipes through recent apps.
[Android General] 9up!:
Settings >Buttons is all there's to tinker with.
[Android General] :
Still can't find it...

It was the first place where I searched for it.

I can change the style of the buttons but can't enable the swiping feature
[Android General] 9up!:
Because it isn't available as I have already told you.
[Android General] SveKa:
So i got this Phone and looking for root and cfw, wich one should i use now.. and wich is working flawles?
[Android General] theflyingsquirrel:
I am using pixel experience but the camera that came with it cannot make use of the wide angle lens.

How can I fix this?

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You can try pixel experience. I am using it now and it is good except the camera apk cannot take wide angle image.

If that is important, you better use the stock.
[Android General] ala_ma_kota:
Does A5 Pro support raise to wake feature?
[Android General] 9up!:
Not on stock ROM.
[Android General] Seleipre:
Please can you drop the link to all needed files and stuff for the Pixel Experience? Thank you very seriously.
[Android General] Amer2703:
Anyone else having issues with wifi when bluetooth is connected? My download bandwidth drops to 10% at best of the normal value, both in 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz. Signal strength and upload speed seems unaffected.
[Android General] Letitride:
That seemed to be a known side "effect" of using BT and WiFi together, previously reported & mentioned by others. WiFi speed is better for me on 5Ghz band, slower on 2.4 even without using BT. Probably b/c of hardware or chipsets used ... not expecting Umidigi to come up with a solution or fix.
[Android General] jet-27:
hello any news about android 10 for that good phone thanks
[Android General] Er-rahly:
Hi, Can anybody hellp me plz I try to flash my umidigi a5 pro with sp flash and after done i lost my fingerpreint sensor it doesn't work any more . Also the phone stuck all time and even the password doesn't work when i click it phone stuck

Can any one help me plz

NB: i try all version of update of this phone the same thing !?
[Android General] Letitride:
Good luck, wishful thinking and waiting. Umidigi cannot even support/maintain our stock Oreo rom with monthly Android Security Updates/Patches ... last one (V1.5) was October & NOTHING since then, not a freaking "beep" from them, on their support forum/website.

You think, there is a slim/remote chance, that they will upgrade our firmware/software & apps to smoothy run Android 10. Dream on & keep waiting - I have minimal to zero expectations from/for them to do anything seriously for this device. Bugs waiting to be fixed, broken apps & semi-defective hardware, WiFi & Bluetooth issues, etc.

If it ain't broken, don't mess with it or else. If you fool around to try to fix it, you brick it and in return - a nice paperweight if failed (see below poster's) by not backing up & being careful (not that it will necessary help ...)

Your chances of seeing Android 10 is probably better if/when they release A5 ProMax (V2.0b) with pre-sales. :rolleyes: :mad:

Did you do any backup at all for possible restoration ? Did you follow their detailed instructions on how to flash and did NOT click on the #3 option - that's automatic voiding any kind of warranty or claims ...

Remove your nano sim card(s) and mSD storage card. Power it up again and try to connect and flash ... Does it (at least) boot up & startup to run ? For now, ignore the inability to use password and fingerprint sensor - what about basic functions, work or not working at all ? Do a clean, factory reset first & then power down, connect & use the tool again to flash - make sure your full rom file isn't corrupted.

Read and re-read those instructions, try the "other" (global or EU) rom to see if you'll see a difference. See if you can start with the full V1.2 rom and then let it do the OTA upgrade. Good luck & do this slowly & carefully.
[Android General] ZERK0:
https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1Sw96w1J_ZymUh9J7ayhqYrlLZwhuQjJB&export=download

https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=298312

http://www.mediafire.com/file/k10pc161vmjrks2/BiTGApps-arm64-10.0.0-v0.5_signed.zip/file
[Android General] 9up!:
New small update aviable via OTA for all the haters out there.
[Android General] Letitride:
Latest OTA global rom update for December done. Just Android security patches. Camera app still broken & not fixed.
[Android General] Nigh7m4r3:
Problems

Hi everyone! A few days ago i buyed this UMIDIGI A5 Pro as new. It's seems to be a really good phone, however at first time i used it a several errors ocurred, as system info stoped message and some other apps. I tryied to update but also a error ocurred on process of updating ? i tryied all ways to fix ir but nothing fixed it. Then i Run a firmware update of stock rom from oficial site all versions and none works fine. It starts normaly, but then it stucked at "looking for information" (until battery overs) after put my Google account at the beggining. Other Times occur a black screen freezing. I tryied everything but can go away after start configurarion. Can anybody helps? ?
[Android General] ghaspare:
update with twrp recovery

hello everybody, can I flash UMIDIGI_A5_Pro.E_V1.6_20191207_20191207-0101_update.zip in twrp recovery?
[Android General] KimLe:
Need to factory reset the phone to update Rom to UMIDIGI_A5_Pro_V1.5_20191205.rar on UMIDIGI. Otherwise the phone is missing the Mode PRO in the camera for manual shutter speed control, for long exposure shots, manual focus, infinity, macro, real ISO control, and HDR enhancement ...
[Android General] ScarletVeil:
Can someone share screenshoot of MTK engineering mode, hardware testing tab on this device please
[Android General] chooks06:
Here you go.
[Android General] ScarletVeil:
Thanks, no dvfs Too here
[Android General] luchardi:
You have a deflective Unit mate
[Android General] wedata:
How did you update in order to get camera new functions?
[Android General] KimLe:
Camera has no new function. It implied for the camera got back all functions as previous firmware.
[Android General] Amer2703:
No need to factory reset, just clear the cache in the camera app.
[Android General] KimLe:
Yes, I did. But it does not work on my phone.:good:
[Android General] dvozob:
Phone app problem

Hello, i have this mobil and sometimes in phone app when I am starting a call the screen is black and cant doing nothig in this time??? I have to reset mobil and then during some days is all OK.

What can I do for solving this problem???
[Android General] anonymo69:
Could someone port the game turbo on Xaiomi devices to the UMIDIGI A5 PRO?

Could someone port the game turbo on Xaiomi devices to the UMIDIGI A5 PRO?
[Android General] Letitride:
Perhaps, partial camera hardware problems that can/should be software and/or "App" related. Sometimes, the main/rear camera works fine but not other times - and, the wide angle camera works 99.5% of the time. If that is, by definition, defective - then your conclusion is valid.

Now, do you know whether Umidigi will fix, replace or otherwise backup their product with a warranty-free repair and/or exchange program - and, if anyone can have it returned/shipped back free of charge - to the factory service center and/or an authorized repair services in/near one's region on a worldwide basis. I think NOT - mine being one of the earliest production model purchased via AliExpress, very little chance there is any kind of post-sales warranty service or customer support to speak of. Of course, their official forum / support online is useless, non-responsive and spammed.

What is neededis a functional, working camera app, stock/OEM and not ported from other custom APK rom.

Correct, I've cleanly flashed both the newest EU and global rom, cleanly & use them for a period of time - there is no "new" function and the app is still not 99% functional. Individual devices get different results - functions that do not always work with the rear cameras (regular or wide angle) and the front/selfie lens.

Very doubtful they can successful upgrade firmware on ours to Android 10.0 with minimal to zero bugs, including working camera/app - given their poor records.

If you are on the EU rom, try doing a clean flash with the tool (if you know how & comfortable with it) using the Global rom - backup your data, settings, etc. first - you might find better results & camera response. Good luck & let us know.

In case anyone doubt, check your Android Security update patch date - you are 99% on the June 2019 release only. My 18 months old Motorola Moto X4 on Android One (9.0) has the lates Dec 2019 security & firmware patches, OTA downloaded & installed. Xiaomi A2 Lite Global is no Nov. 2019 security patches.

Umidigi tech support STINKS and absolutely unacceptable, period ... plain & simple. Their latest shipping delays & product releases are continuing examples of a 3rd tiered technology firm, great on marketing and taking money first - no questions answered later.
[Android General] dreamer_X:
Sudden death of UIMIDIGI A5 pro (severe hard brick)

I will post for the first time.

I used the global version of UIMIDIGI A5 pro and applied it up to OTA update V1.5 and used it without any trouble.

I have been using the UIMIDIGI A5 pro for about four months since it arrived, but suddenly I could not start it while charging.

We used smoothly for approximately four months, but could not start suddenly during charge.

Ten minutes ago, I checked my email without any problems returning from sleep.

Pressing the power button after 10 minutes caused the screen to remain black and could not be started with the power button.

Since then, every day, in the morning, afternoon, and evening, I have turned up the volume and pressed the power button, lowered the volume and pressed the power button, but it has been a month without booting.

I tried the SP flash tool, but the VCOM driver was not recognized.

With the second A5 Pro, VCOM is recognized without any problems and can be backed up with SPflash tool.

A5 Pro USB port is not responding.

It is a serious brick.

I purchased it with Aliexpless, but the dispute period has already ended.

UMIDIGI official dealers did not respond at all.

This is the same as the absence of one year of the manufacturer's warranty.

I also contacted UMIDIGI support.

However, they explained to me that I would accept the repairs by paying round-trip shipping and repair costs.

This is a paid repair, not a warranty. .

On youtube, there were about three identical videos that could not be launched.

Has anyone recovered?

Help me. .

Please tell me how to repair. .
[Android General] Letitride:
OK, you are familiar with flashing rom & following instructions, excellent - a good starting point. Backup your device's content, settings, etc. and/or move them to a mSD card (always format mine as portable storage.) Power down, take out the mSD card and all nano sim cards, before proceeding further.

Boot it up again, do a factory reset first for a clean flash. Make sure your Developer options is enabled: OEM unlocking enabled; Automatic system updates enabled; and, USB debugging enabled. You can change those back to your preferred settings later on, if and when everything is working again. Next, connect via USB cable (use the OEM cable for a good USB cable for flashing) and check that it is working & able to read/transfer/write via ADB.

As for Vcom driver issues, uninstall the existing drivers, reboot & re-install the drivers again. Are you using the older/original SPFT released earlier or the newest one (the older one does NOT automatically update itself ...) ?

When I switch from the EU rom (V1.6) back to the Global rom (V1.5 for December) - the old SPFT Tool apparently had issues - try & use the newest one to see if it is recognized. Or, downgrade & switch back to the old ones.

If everything is done correctly, device powered OFF, and after you click the "Download" button and connect the USB cable, it should - take a deep breath - connect within 5 to 10 seconds and begin auto-flashing. Still not detecting the device - try/switch to a different USB port (running Windows 10 ??) - maybe, if you have a Linux OS, use that to flash & update/do the clean flash recovery.

Be sure to read the disclaimer & warning about which option to NOT use as that will definitely brick the device & turn it into a paperweight.

Good luck & post any error messages and hopefully, report your success.
[Android General] dreamer_X:
thank you for contacting me

A5 Pro cannot be booted because it is already a hard brick.

I own two A5 Pros.

A5 Pro that does not start does not perform USB handshake.

The second A5 Pro that normally starts can be recognized by VCOM by the same PC.

It is not a driver, And problem of A5 Pro individual.

I've tried recovery from USB more than 100 times, but have never had a handshake.

While holding down the power button, connect the USB.

While holding down the power + Volume UP button, connect the USB.

While holding down the Power + Volume Down button, connect the USB.

etc..

Maybe there is no way to activate meta mode from USB.

Only how to open the case of A5 Pro and activate meta mode from test point....?

KCOL0, KOL0, COL0 I / O confirmed to be included in MTK6737 datasheet.

Can anyone tell me where I am on A5 Pro PCBA?
[Android General] Seleipre:
Screen lock doesn't work, can't complete the process of creating password or PIN

I was using version 1.5 global ROM, then I decided to flash Pixel Experience, I haven't flashed recovery before now and I tried but I was having issues with it cos if you don't boot into recovery after flashing, the next time you boot into recovery it'll roll back to stock, I had issues with the key combination actually, volume+ and power key was giving me ish. I had to flash stock ROM with SPFT and the one I got was version 1.4, and the ROM won't allow me to set password when I'm setting up the phone, I then downloaded version 1.6EU ROM and it was giving the same password issues, then flashed the Pixel Experience, but the same continued, is there any solution cos the System UI will crash and reboot when I try to set password, pin or pattern. Btw I have done the part where you delete the password files from the system root folder. Does anyone have any solution or suggestions please? Thanks allot:cyclops::angel::angel::angel:

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I was using version 1.5 global ROM, then I decided to flash Pixel Experience, I haven't flashed recovery before now and I tried but I was having issues with it cos if you don't boot into recovery after flashing, the next time you boot into recovery it'll roll back to stock, I had issues with the key combination actually, volume+ and power key was giving me ish. I had to flash stock ROM with SPFT and the one I got was version 1.4, and the ROM won't allow me to set password when I'm setting up the phone, I then downloaded version 1.6EU ROM and it was giving the same password issues, then flashed the Pixel Experience, but the same continued, is there any solution cos the System UI will crash and reboot when I try to set password, pin or pattern. Btw I have done the part where you delete the password files from the system root folder. Does anyone have any solution or suggestions please? Thanks allot:cyclops::angel::angel::angel:

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Is there anyone that has faced similar issues?

Can't create passwords?

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Download Device Info HW from Play Store and swipe the left panel, swipe to the bottom and you should see engineering mode, that's it
[Android General] frogger55:
Ha! Thought I'd written the post.

I have the same problem with the phone and 'support'. They will also offer the solution of you paying for a local repair shop to diagnose problem for them to send parts for you to once again pay for the repair.

The umidigi Ali shop read messages from me on their portal but only ever reply if prompted by 'support'.

After many many emails to and from support they finally agreed to replace my phone and would get the shop to organise...... Shop contacts me to once again send phone to them (at my expense) and they will fix.... Eh? That's not a replacement!

They are a joke.
[Android General] Seleipre:
I hard bricked my device too, but I read a post about hard brick and it says flash only preloader and then after it flashes, then you can flash the rest.... Although the preloader may take time to start tho....but that's all I know about hard bricked device, mine didn't charge or even start, but it was recognised by VCOM

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I hard bricked my device too, but I read a post about hard brick and it says flash only preloader and then after it flashes, then you can flash the rest.... Although the preloader may take time to start tho....but that's all I know about hard bricked device, mine didn't charge or even start, but it was recognised by VCOM
[Android General] frogger55:
It's a good tip but if the OP's issue is the same as mine despite having the correct drivers the toolkit does not recognise the phone at all on Windows 8 and 10 so actions are possible as far as I could see
[Android General] bb147:
Is anyone using pixel experience on this device? Does it work well? Any issues besides not being able to use the wide angle camera?
[Android General] dreamer_X:
Thank you for the information.

In my case, the seller reported that there was no response and consulted, but UMIDIGI Support said, "This is not the point of contact for direct warranty conditions."

And it is said, "Please Contact the seller."

The seller has not yet responded.

UMIDIGI asked the seller to contact me, but the seller is the official UMIDIGI shop. . . . I doubt. .
[Android General] frogger55:
Yes, all sounds familiar.

Support say that but if you push they will contact the 'shop' and you will get 1 reply asking for you to do either of the two unsatisfactory options and will then ignore you... so you'll go back to 'support' and around in circles you will go.

Simply appalling.
[Android General] dreamer_X:
Because there seems to be misunderstanding of everybody.

I bought two A5s. (One is used by my wife.)

My wife's A5 recognizes VCOM on the same PC and communicates without any problems such as backup.

My Hard Brick A5 doesn't recognize VCOM and doesn't send any packets to the connected USB port.

Already, I connected the USB port to the PC and left it for one hour, or monitored the PC for 20 minutes with a combination of buttons.

Still, A5 and PC did not respond at all.

I snooped the USB port when I finally connected the A5 to the PC, but the A5 was not responding.

From these results, it was determined that the A5 preloader was not working.

There is no choice but to force the meta mode by the test point on the main board of A5.
[Android General] chooks06:
There is a video on YouTube showing tear down if you're looking for it..
[Android General] dreamer_X:
Yes!

Already watche movie of youtube.

I checked the solvent with the youtube contributor.

It's isopropanol.

But is there anyone who has found a test point on the A5 main board?
[Android General] chooks06:
Not that I know of.

For the dead unit, see either l if it can display indicator when plugged in for charging through wall charger.

I experience a "dead" MTK before. Gave up. After a few days plugged in to charge and there it shows after some 10 min at least.

The only thing I can remember is it was it appears that it cannot power up yet cannot connect to SPFT. Plugging in by to charger showed nothing.

Left it aside and gave up. About a week later tried charging and yes, it lit up and showed 1%. It had at least 70% before.

I suspect that the device did not actually manage to shut down at all during initial attempts and only did so after battery drained.

May be a fluke shot in my case but if it's deemed a brick, no harm checking it out.

Just sharing my experience.
[Android General] Saddem M:
I have problems withe this phone

When I enter Settings>Security >screen lock

i get error "Unfortunately, settings has stopped"

i just knew this problem when i wanted to change lock screen settings for my phone.. I do factory rest and flash stock rom 1.4 and 1.5 and gsi rom but always the same problems

Help me please to solve it
[Android General] Seleipre:
I'm currently using Pixel Experience, it's good but I have issues with my passwords as they won't finish setup, although that started when I flashed stock ROM, I was using version 1.5 and when I flashed to 1.4 I started having those issues. And some little bugs here and there. It's fine for me except the phone lock issue which may be happening to my device only

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Sorry, I'm having same issues, I don't have phone password, pin or fingerprint rn as the phone will just stop working
[Android General] freeman00:
nice device work fine for me, good screen and camera ok for the price without any glitch, a little hot with certain games like PUBG, good for emulation.

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did u try to do a full wipe cache and data before flashing rom? if not try it
[Android General] sasfej1:
I have a problem with the phone. Yesterday I plugged my phone to the charger cable. It charged normally I didn't touch the phone but at 60% it stopped charging and now it is charging painfully slow only if I turn the phone off. I've tried a different adapter and cable neither helped. What could be the problem?