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[Android General] Letitride:
Excellent, now your PC can read & access the A5P and you can do things like hiding the navigation bar, etc. at will. Sometimes, it's as simple as uninstalling any & all old USB drivers, it could those from Samsung or Motorola causing a conflict with the MTK drivers ... it happened to my Nexus/Pixel devices before, everything look "correctly installed" but sure enough, a clean & fresh set of drivers re-installed solved my problem.

Besides rooting & installing Xposed, haven't read about anyone else doing more with the stock rom - it's pure Android 9.0 (minus maybe a few minor features) so I would leave it alone, it runs smoothly on the "systems" level with most apps (not a gamer & I don't watch 1080p video on these "jumbo" screens). With 4GB memory, it's not necessary to uninstall some of the default apps. If it ain't broken, don't mess with it - got enough issues with the triple cameras alone (for me).

Here's a primer/short course on what is ADB and how to/what it is used for - have fun reading & practice on one of your old devices if you still have them in working order, to get comfortable. Some of the basic (command) commands are safe to do/run on the A5P. Oh, CWM Recovery was popular before TWRP Recovery became the widely used, followed in recent years with Magisk ... (you will learn/read about them)

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2131284
[Android General] Jade.J.Munkey:
Hey guys, thanks for your work; I successfully have root.

I have come up against an unusual issue when attempting to use Adaway, it gave a 'could not apply' error. So I went in with fX File manager (with root add-on), to see if I could edit the hosts file myself, it says save failed, the same thing also happens in Root Explorer and Root Essentials. Also, when trying to change permissions of the hosts file with these three apps it gives no error/appears to be successful, yet it immediately reverts to the original permission upon rechecking. All these apps are getting the toaster pop up to say that Superuser rights are given, and AFWall+ (an app requiring root) works, so it seems Magisk is okay?

TLDR I cannot do anything to the hosts file with root

Any ideas?

Thanks.
[Android General] KimLe:
Adaway , in Preference set Enable systemless mode. But it doesn't hold it has to be set on every reboot.
[Android General] StaryMuz:
Magisk version 19.4 (zip) is not good. Incorrectly accessing the newly built file structure in Android 9. Definitely use only Magisk 19.3!

You can always reliably change files in TWRP recovery.

Apk Magisk has set up support for a foreign Hosts file. Use.

New unused boot.img can cause incorrect start recovery.

I will have a better look at the situation during the weekend.

Custom Rom is also hampered by the new structure of the system component. I could not find tools to pack system.img for Android Pie.

This is not the same as with earlier versions of Android.
[Android General] Msan2000:
I will play with it over the weekend.. So far I have not downgraded from 1.4 yet.. only from 1.3 EU to 1.4 non EU with SPFT
[Android General] FR8148:
Hi all,

I need to put a file on vendor/etc/permissions folder in order to open access to SIP stack. SIP accounts should appear on phone settings under "call accounts" but they don't.

I can put the file where it must be with a root explorer app but on phone restart the file disappears.

I always have got do this with previous Android versions but now I can't.

Is this an Android 9 security feature? If so, can it be overriden? How?

Any help would be very much appreciated.

I know I can use a VoIP app to have SIP but why should I charge phone memory and storage if it has already a full working stack with good call quality?

The only thing needed is to open it.

Thanks for your time and help.
[Android General] zellxender:
I'm wondering if i've got a defective unit?

The phone restarts by itself constantly, apps and background apps stop working all the time and the phone's brightness goes to default, the screen freezes and it restarts quite often.

I don't know what to do, i've done the factory reset in the boot loader and in android and it still persists, It's been updated to 1.4 as well.

Any help is very much appreciated, thanks.
[Android General] Letitride:
[MENTION=10073553]zellxender[/MENTION] - That doesn't sound good, where/who do you purchase it from ? I would start the process & inform them/Umidigi that it is defective and return for refund/exchange and/or request warranty service (don't know how they can do it, without authorized service centers near you) ... To return mine, deadline is almost up and cost over $20 USD to send it back w. tracking, at my expenses & taking a 20% loss up front.

Sounded like you did everything you could. Relock the bootloader & restore it to stock, factory reset it first. Do pictorial & video proof for your records/documentation first. Good luck.
[Android General] Msan2000:
I'm on 1.4 and trying to assign a sound to incoming SMS/Text messages.. I looked everywhere but can't seem to find where to change it?

Never mind, after I cleared cache and storage in the messages app, the setting is there now.. wierd..
[Android General] StaryMuz:
If you were buying after Alliexpress, I recommend opening the dispute immediately. Make photo (video) documentation of the defects and mark the product as defective. Refuse to pay postage for return and only require cancel sales and refunds. Defects are not your fault and you do not have to pay for sending back. If you send back, you no longer have to get a new phone. It only refunds you to Alliexpress and does not charge postage.

I wrote above:

"You can always reliably change files in TWRP recovery."

The file must then be set in TWRP to 644 permissions.
[Android General] Msan2000:
Found a recovery that works for me with 1.4

https://xdaforums.com/android/development/twrp-twrp-3-3-x-umidigi-a5-pro-t3954643
[Android General] KimLe:
Thanks . It is working ( make sure download 20190808 file).
[Android General] Jade.J.Munkey:
I now have Adaway working and persisting through reboot by turning on systemless hosts in Magisk (whilst the systemless host option in Adaway is disabled).

So, thanks KimLe and StaryMuz.
[Android General] Bennie&TheJets:
If you intend to keep the phone but feels it's not worth the US$100 u paid for because of the defect, open a dispute, opt for a US$50 or more partial refund, wait for the counter offer from seller. You can reject it if you find the offer is not reasonable, make another offer to return the goods for a full refund or wait for aliexpress to mediate. Aliexpress will likely offer 2 options, accept seller's offer or return goods. I have returned mine this way and got a full refund (shipping on me). Money already credited.
[Android General] FR8148:
Nobody?
[Android General] KimLe:
Do you try install it in TWRP?
[Android General] nopal10:
hi. i updared to the last version of the phone and the main camera is not focusing properly. ¿Anyone have this issue to?
[Android General] FR8148:
Yes I did. Same result: after reboot the file is gone. I don't know if this happens only on this phone or on any phone with android pie. I have one Xiaomi that has been upgraded from 8.1 to 9 recently and this doesn't happen. Any changes I make on partitions remains there.

On the other hand I don't know why some phone makers have sip stack available ( Xiaomi) and others don't (umidigi).
[Android General] StaryMuz:
You don't read.

"I can put the file where it must be with a root explorer app but on phone restart the file disappears."

>

wrote above:

"You can always reliably change files in TWRP recovery."

The file must then be set in TWRP to 644 permissions (chmod).
[Android General] FR8148:
I read, for sure. I had put the file where I needed it with TWRP, chmod to644, but even so on reboot the file disapeared.

Do you (and anybody) want to know where the problem was? In Magisk !!! :(

I had instaled version 19.3 (the most recent) and sudenly I remembered something I had read about this version keeping integrity verification on android 9 booting.

Then I went to see the changelogs of Magisk and found that the minimum version that didn't such a thing was 19.0

Remove v19.3 install v19.0 and... BINGO!!! The root manager makes the changes and they remain (the same with TWRP).

Now everything is as I wanted, I have the native sip available and working, with good call quality as usual.

The lesson to remember: if you need to add/change/remove files on system partitions (with twrp or a root explorer) don't install Magisk above v19.0 or don't install Magisk at all if you don´t need root.

Problem solved. Thanks to all that contributed with any kind of ideas.

Addenda: anyway, I still don't understand why some makers give access to native sip and others don't. Anybody knows anything about this?
[Android General] scohut:
Yeah... I got my wife an A5 Pro cause she was up for a new phone and it especially doesn't focus on close ups now. Works somewhat better in bokeh maybe? Also the green flashing in Duo. Who knows who owns that issue though. I hope they get the few camera issues ironed out and it'd be great. I believe it's a really nice unit besides. The only other issues I've experienced setting it up are that the APN settings crash. I have to tap (app info) before it goes home, and then back up to APN and that works. She's on Pure Talk (US). Also, after a reboot I have to tick/untick airplane to get service every time. It stays working after that but still.. Fast unit though, wish I had one were they to get the cam 100%
[Android General] gsmtinkerer:
not getting 4g/lte

I have the A5 pro and it has the European firmware on it. I haven't been able to get 4G/LTE on AT&T network. each time i go to edit the APN it crashes as soon as i press "access point names". same thing when i try to use quickshortcutmaker. A popup just appears "settings Keeps Stopping". how can i resolve this.
[Android General] FR8148:
Maybe flashing a non European firmware ?
[Android General] gsmtinkerer:
I was finally able to edit the apn and get LTE working after rebooting but I might flash V1.4_20190805 rom. I'm currently on "(EU) V1.4_20190807" and was experiencing the same issue prior to updating. Before inserting my sim card, i rooted the phone and restored some data from titanium backup. I tried restoring messages, call logs and wifi networks from xml backup but those failed. I cleared the cache/data on those processes when i noticed the crashes each time i attempted to edit the apn.

to edit the apn, on the crash dialog(com.android.phone has stopped) i pressed "app info" -> Force Stop ->{pressed back arrow} and it went to the apn settings.`

[ATT LTE setting]

name: AT&T HSPA+

APN: PRODATA

Proxy: Not set

Port:Not set

Username:Not set

Password:Not set

Server:Not set

MMSC:http : / / mmsc.mobile.att.net

MMS proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net

MMS port: 80

MCC: 310

MNC: 410

Authentification type: CHAP

APN type: default,supl,mms,hipri,lte

APN protocol: IPv4

APN roaming protocol: IPv4

Bearer: Unspecified

MVNO type: none

NOTE: im unable to post links on a new account to fix the url on "MMSC" appropriately
[Android General] StaryMuz:
Recovery does not require root.

He accesses an inactive system.

Full Chmod = 0644

It's always four digits.

Either the TWRP was wrong or the file change was made incorrectly.

Magisk 19.0 may be better for the root manager.
[Android General] FR8148:
I have root for some apps that need it. As I told the problem was Magisk version. Twrp was/is working correctly.

Thanks for your assistance.
[Android General] KimLe:
I installed Volume Booster GOODEV.APK from Google store to help improve the call volume.

- Set volume booster to 20%. ( Don't set too high > 40% may damage phone's speaker.)

- Reduce all volumes on the phone ( excepting the call volume) to level i want.
[Android General] pimser:
your rooted? or app doesnt need it?
[Android General] KimLe:
No root need to run it.
[Android General] Milkyonet:
Did it help?

The description of this app on Google Play reads as follows:

This is not for adjusting the speakerphone volume in phone calls (that has its own boost, I think), but for adjusting the volume of music, movies and apps
[Android General] StaryMuz:
Our phone is compatible with Project Treble.

This is a Lineage OS 16 installation process.

We have a type A/B (B) phone.

Here some info: https://www.xda-developers.com/flash-generic-system-image-project-treble-device/
[Android General] KimLe:
My phone does not have any problems with call volume and camera. First I thought it boot call volume on my phone, double test it then I uninstalled it , my call volume is loud the same. You may try it to see if it help.

---------- Post added at 09:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:47 PM ----------

Can you try it on the phone and let us know if it is working.Thanks
[Android General] StaryMuz:
I will get to it the next weekend.

I looked at the files.

If this does not work, it can be used for porting using the old procedure.
[Android General] manuelmnf:
Sooooo interesting, waiting your replies
[Android General] gsmtinkerer:
I briefly had issues with wifi connectivity mainly getting stuck on "obtaining ip address". i found that the xposed/edxposed module "Hijack Suite Free" was causing it.
[Android General] manuelmnf:
Guys, witch modules of magisk did you use in the phone??
[Android General] nopal10:
ill be waiting for that info. thanks.
[Android General] Letitride:
Continued to read some of the "reports" on Umidigi's online forum/support site - it seemed that individual users are having problems with the camera, usually one (could the front/selfie or rear/main cameras, but not both - this is weird and strange, mind-puzzling that even with V1.4 OTA patch/update, that fixing one issue resulting in something else being broken ... as if it is just pure bad, poor programming codes for their Apps.

Now, I am getting randomly (not always) an error with the front/selfie camera, not opening & freeze for a few seconds, sometimes showing a message that the "lens covered" - then, it might open or stay closed. Switching to a different camera mode and/or rear/main camera help at times, but NOT at other times. Successfully took some pictures (I believed, but wrong) as when I checked them, it was either blank, all black while othes were all green.

This is frustrating and I have to say, among the worst smartphone that I got in the last 5+ years, despite the marketing claims & previews posted on FB and elsewhere, maybe sponsored ones. I've filed and opened a dispute with Aliexpress against Umidigi's Official Store on the purchase, waiting to hear their reply - believed that they have 5 days to respond before Aliexpress step in to mediate. I just don't see how they plan to and will be competent to honor and deal with any warranty services within the next 12 months, as this is truly a defective manufactured product that should've failed qaulity control inspections anywhere else & never made it out the assembly line or factory.
[Android General] ghost45:
New Power 4G

New thread for the new model UMIDIGI Power 4G Helio P35 Octa core Mtk 6765

Umidigi Power 4G MT6765 Octa Core 4G 4GB 64GB Android 9 Smartphone 6,3 inches

Everybody are Welcome!:good:

MANY THANKS TO OUR MODERATORS TO OPEN AGAIN THIS THREAD !

More attention to the Xda-developers Rules:

http://xdaforums.com/announcement.php?f=256

Many thanks to "SUPER ADMIN" MR. MIKE​
[Android General] ghost45:
Specification

General

Brand: UMIDIGI

Language: Multi linguaInglese, Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu, Cestina, Dansk, Deutsch, Espanol, Filipino, French, Hrvatski, Latviesu, Lietuviu, Italian, Magyar, Nederlands, Norsk, Polish, Portuguese, Romana, Slovencina, Suomi, Svenska, Tieng viet, Turkish, Greek, Bulgarian, Russian, Ukrainian, Hebrew, Arabic, Thai, Khmer, Korean, Simplified / traditional

OS: Android 9.0

Provide Services: Unlocked

SIM slot cards: Standby Dual

SIM Card Type: Double Nano SIM

to Sciarba type: 4G Mobile

Hardware

CPU: Helio P35

Cores: 2.3GHz, Octa Core

External Memory: TF card up to 256 GB (not included)

RAM: 4 GB of RAM

ROM: 64GB

Network

2G: GSM 1800MHz, GSM 1900MHz, GSM 850MHz, GSM 900MHz

3G: UMTS (WCDMA) / HSPA + / DC-HSDPA: BAND1 / 2/4/5/6/ 8/19

Network Type: FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE , WCDMA

WI-FI: 802.11a / b / g / n / ac Wi-Fi

wireless Connectivity: 3G, 4G, Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi, GSM, A-GPS

4G LTE: B28a / B28b, FDD B1 2100MHz, FDD B13, FDD B17 700MHz, FDD B2 1900MHz, FDD B20 800MHz, FDD B3 1800MHz, FDD B4 1700MHz, FDD B5 850MHz, FDD B7 2600MHz, FDD B8 900MHz, TDD B38 2600MHz, TDD B40 2300MHz, 2500MHz TDD B41

Screen

The Screen resolution: 2340 x 1080

the Screen Size: 6.3 inches

Screen Type: Capacitive

Camera

Auto Focus: Yes

Retro camera: 16.0MP + 5.0MP

of camera type: Cameras Triple

Flashlight: Yes

Camera Front: 16.0MP

Fire Touch: Yes

Video recording: Yes

Multimedia Formats

Live Wallpaper Support: Yes

MS Official format: Excel, PPT, Word

Music Format: MP3, AAC, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, APE, WAV

Picture Format: BMP, GIF, JPEG, JPG, PNG

Video Format: H.264 , MPEG4

Other characteristics

Additional Features: Alarm, Browser, Calculator, Calendar, Camera, E-book, fingerprint recognition, fingerprint release, Gravity sensing, Gravity Sensor System, light sensor, Light sensor system, MMS, MP4, Notification, proximity Sensor, Sound Recorder, Video Calling

Bluetooth version: Bluetooth V4.2

Google Play Store: yes

I / O Interface: 1 x Nano SIM card slot, 3.5mm audio output port, microphone, SIM slot Nano / Micro SD, Speaker, Type-C

Waterproof / Water resistant: yes

Sensor: Accelerometer, E-Compass, geomagnetic sensor, gravity sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor

Sound Recorder: yes

Battery

Battery capacity (mAh): Built-in 5150mAh

Battery Type: Li-ion, not removable

Package Contents

Back: 1

Phone: 1

Charger: 1

SIM Needle: 1

USB cable: 1

Dimensions and weight

Product Weight: 0.1900 kg

Weight of Package: 0.4350 kg

Wise Product (W x D x H): 15.70 x 0.88 x 7:45 cm / 6.18 x 2.93 x 0:35 inches

Package Size (L x W x H) : 18.10 x 9.80 x 4.70 cm / 7.13 x 3.86 x 1.85 inches

​
[Android General] ghost45:
New Twrp 331 test 1 is builded......look here:

https://xdaforums.com/android/general/twrp-3-3-1-umidigi-power-4g-t3939553/post79724635#post79724635
[Android General] SeekerofLight.iz:
You, sir, are a beautiful goddess from heaven lol. Thanks for these posts. There's not much discussion or support for this phone, let alone for the Umidigi F1. So I'm really surprised to at least see that TWRP works on it. I'm still waiting for mine to arrive before I get into tinkering with it.

Have you had any luck with rooting/Magisk/Xposed?
[Android General] ghost45:
In android pie is not easy to install xposed..
[Android General] SeekerofLight.iz:
Ah okay. This will be my first Android Pie device, so I haven't done too much extensive research on Pie's compatibility with mods like Xposed and such, but I have zero issues giving that functionality up. As long as it's possible to root the Umidigi Power, I'll be completely satisfied. Is the root method the same as it is for the Umidigi F1?
[Android General] ghost45:
Hi, yes of course is the same as the others.. But i'm testing the process and after i will write the procedure.
[Android General] SeekerofLight.iz:
Awesome, you're a legend. Thank you for all of your contributions with these Umidigi phones. :D
[Android General] mr A V:
Hello. And then you will do some firmware for Umidigi Power?
[Android General] Libra420T:
any luck?
[Android General] vasolini:
Hi. Just a quick question here; I have my service with MetroPCS (T-Mobile), and I would like to know if there's a way to turn VoLTE off. I bought the Umidigi Power Global version, so there may not be a way, just curious if anyone knows. I've looked through the settings and don't any reference to VoLTE anywhere. So far, I love this phone. Lots of bang for the buck.
[Android General] Libra420T:
settings_network_mobile networks_ehanced Lte_turn off
[Android General] vasolini:
Thanks, that was it. Still have it on wifi ( VoWiFi), but I can live with that.
[Android General] Libra420T:
If u don't mind me asking, why are u trying to turn off VoLTE? . Umidigi works well with Tmobile and Metro...
[Android General] vasolini:
I don't mind you asking! It might sound silly to you unless you have OCD like me, but the icon for VoLTE takes up to much space at the top and I can't see the rest of the things that are running . It's just ascetics for me. It works well either way. I'm just used to it looking a certain way.
[Android General] Libra420T:
nodoubt. But are u sure u can't bypass what is being displayed in status bar for what its worth..? With enhanced VoLTE u get cleaner HD calling. I know I hear a complete difference. Also you get to use it for text messaging (more reliable ?). But as for OCD with the phone I feel you.... I have the F1 and my wife now has the power because we're waiting on a screen replacement for her S3pro. but anyways, I noticed right off the bat that the power has enlarged font for the status bar. especially comparing to my F1. so u Definitely lose out on space with the power. But for real turn it back on and look for an app that may be able to hide the VoLTE icon honestly...... ? I'm looking for u right now ?
[Android General] johopki:
I just ordered mine from Amazon. Does anyone know the "codename" for this device?
[Android General] SeekerofLight.iz:
I spent a few DAYS the other week just looking for a mod that could hide the VoLTE/VoWiFi icons. The only thing I really came across were some super outdated Xposed modules and some mods that were device specific (like for Samsung or OnePlus phones). I also found a few flashable zip mods, but didn't bother attempting to install them without a working TWRP recovery. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

So if you find anything related to that, please let me know! lol

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On a general note, a few weeks back while attempting to flash various TWRP recoveries from similar devices and CPU architectures, I realized that the stock boot.img and the stock recovery.img flash files were the exact same file on the Power. There is no difference between them. This might be something worth investigating as this is not the case with the F1 / F1 Play / S3 Pro, etc. Just the UMIDIGI Power. And upon some very brief researching, it seems that some phones (such as the Essential Phone) need TWRP to be patched into the boot.img rather than the recovery.img - kind of in the same way that we got root on the Power by patching Magisk into the boot.img.

Just thought I'd add these observations here as I've kinda been wondering if they happen to be significant at all.
[Android General] Libra420T:
Just an FYI there is a new wireless update....
[Android General] GBytesBluue:
Help

Hello man I also have one of these, mine gave a problem when I went to upgrade and then I could not solve, already installed his rom stock and it does not connect on google play and if I skip the steps he simple buga, so I ask your help to leave a backup of your rom for me to try to install and see if it works on my can leave with apps and everything is ok
[Android General] kurageart:
Just ordered one as well, mainly because I needed the NFC functionality. Not sure if this is gonna be a step up from my redmi note 5 (pro) for other things..

Wonder if it haves camera2 api enabled by default, and if there's any google camera working well with this device.

Apparently, from a very brief research, it appears that it shares the camera module with the slightly higher end Umidigi F1, that haves camera2 enabled by default..

Also, what kind of android distro it runs? From videos it looks to me that it should be very close as stock, like the redmi mi A2 (android one?)
[Android General] lmmerono:
Problems with the twrp in the last versions

Hello everyone, I am looking for a solution for a problem that I found in my UMIDIGI POWER and it is that in the last 2 updates I do not get the last TWRP, the "TWRP_3.3.1_by_nemo-nemo.IMG", which works perfectly with the UMIDIGI_Power _.E_V1.2_20190531 and UMIDIGI_Power.E_V1.2_20190625 versions in no way with the Flash Tool or with ADB.

Anyone know if there is any new version that solves this problem ?.

Thanks in advance:(
[Android General] tomfoley:
Does this help??