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[Android General] Milkyonet:
I am on 1.3 (European) firmware version atm. I have never had any problems with turning the camera app on (neither before nor after firmware upgrade). So your advice will not help me, unfortunately. Actually I believe there is exactly the same problem with your camera now. The pix you've attached on here seem to be slightly out of focus, just like those taken with my camera.
[Android General] raptorbrz:
Has anyone tried using Footej Camera?
[Android General] Letitride:
Thanks, good to know your front & rear cams are working, open & close w/o issues - unlike some of us - hopefully, it's a software/App issue and not hardware, early production issues with the "highly acclaimed" triple camera as marketed.

I checked a short while ago to see if they've release v1.3 OTA update but, no such luck yet ... and, we shall wait.

You are probably right, that my camera images are a little out of fouc & blurry, color balance & tint, etc. definitely not optimized - but, it's a notch forward, that it is at least somewhat usable, in the wide angle configuration - for a quick picture or two. Until the A5 Pro is vastly improved with firmware & app updates, its status will be a backup for me, not as primary or daily "driver" for critical mission use - always handy to have a global smartphone when traveling the world. It has more LTE/4G band than my "trusty" Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite, and for voice communications - hoping this isn't going to let me down. Otherwise, I will go back to the iPhone SE for travel, minus the dual sim feature.

Over the coming days, I will drill down into the apps and functions, to work this A5 Pro to push it around, and to see what other bugs & Issues are lurking. Off hand, the battery specs seemed a bit unreliable, using AcuBattery to monitor & measure the key "indicators" about SOT, standby & various saver modes.
[Android General] BackHandLegend:
I'm trying to root my device. Umidigi a5 pro global.

Whenever I try to root the phone, after anything involving the flash tool, I get this message on my phone.

"Your device has failed verification and may not work properly.

Please download boot image with correct signature or disable verified boot.

Your device will boot in 5 seconds."
[Android General] 9up!:
Why do you have MWB installed anyways?
[Android General] Barhop:
I have a 3 unit package with MWB; Desktop; Laptop and Mobile. While overseas for two months a year, I use a lot of wifi. It seems sensible to have extra protection while using wifi.

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As advised earlier post, I did not use wifi for the V1.5 update offered again this morning. The result was exactly the same. The update downloaded and failed to update on install. (Planned to post pic of error message screen but I am asked for a URL under "insert image" and I only have a jpeg :confused:)

Guess my next procedure will be to uninstall MWB today and see if the V1.5 update is successful tomorrow, while hoping the update keeps getting offered daily...:fingers-crossed:
[Android General] chooks06:
I suppose you can trigger it manually by going to Settings - About phone - Wireless update. Yeah on check for update if it doesn't refresh automatically.
[Android General] Barhop:
V1.5 Update Finally Successful

Well, the drama is finally over but the process was surprising.

Thanks for the advice about triggering the update manually. Worked well, in fact have just done it three times...

1. Used wifi for download - update error.

2. Used network for download - update error.

3. Removed Huawei Pro Plus 256GB SD card. Used wifi for download. Installation successful :D

Had noticed that after each failure, the system would check the SD card on booting... So thought, well I'll try to update without the SD card installed... Et voila... So will now reinstall MWB and everything is good again.

Thanks to all.
[Android General] chooks06:
You're welcome mate!

Did you format the SD card as adaptive storage? That could be a possibility of the download problem.

Otherwise, it's normal for Android to check the SD card on power up.

There's also the sync of SIM contacts every startup.

Cheers and have a great weekend!
[Android General] Barhop:
Formatted SD card purely for external type storage - no internal (forget what they called it).

Cheers and a great weekend to you also
[Android General] b2bsharp:
So, anyone resolved the issue with receiving messages on Verizon? Tier 2 support was unable to help in my case...
[Android General] 9up!:
Which issue? Is your device encrypted?
[Android General] destineeprater14:
I just got this phone and for some reason everytime i go to make a call the screen turns black and i cant get it to come back on until the other person hangs up. even when i call my voicemail i cant enter in my password to my voicemail because the screen turns black and it wont let me do anything. i cant find the proximity sensor in settings either. anyone know how to fix this?
[Android General] Letitride:
What version firmware are you running now ? Have you updated to the latest OTA patch/update ? It was reported to be a problem for some with earlier firmware (V1.2 or V1.3 global rom, etc.) but hasn't been mentioned lately.

Give that a try first, if necessary - do a factory reset for a cleaner/fresh start - backup & save your settings, etc. just in case for easier restore. Please post your outcome or sucess. Good luck !
[Android General] 9up!:
It has been solved in the latest software revision.
[Android General] drunkenfool:
Ich bricked my phone. I used "Format All + Download" with SP Flash Tool (big mistake). I reflashed the stock rom but now only the backlight will turn on and after a while I will see green stripes on the side. It seems it is bootet but the display dont work. Is there anythink I can do?
[Android General] Nopaint:
1080p60fps playback

Hi, there's something that has been grinding my gears, which is, why the hell the YouTube app picks webm for decoding on this phone. If I activate stats for nerds the following can be read on the debug:

{"cplatform":"mobile","cbr":"com.google.android.youtube","c":"android","cplayer":"ANDROID_EXOPLAYER","cmodel":"A5_Pro","cos":"Android","csdk":"28","cbrver":"14.41.52","cver":"14.41.52","cosver":"9","cbrand":"UMIDIGI","videoid":"1La4QzGeaaQ","cpn":"9RZTet7UX8Ivipk0","fmt":"303 video\/webm 1920x1080@60","afmt":"140 audio\/mp4","bh":33379,"conn":3,"volume":66,"relativeloudness":-6.370233535766602,"bat":"0.270:0","df":"482\/8035","timestamp":"2019-10-19T10:20:37.727Z","glrenderingmode":"RECTANGULAR_2D","drm":"SD,L0","error":"No errors","innertube.build.changelist":"275259968","innertube.build.experiments.source_version":"275533624","innertube.build.label":"youtube.ytfe.innertube_20191017_3_RC0","innertube.build.timestamp":"1571325098","innertube.build.variants.checksum":"0488cd2fb99a752fccb88763b187b199","e":"11211411,11211694,11213630,11215104,11215561,11215956,11215969,11216050,11216359,11216708,23720702,23735347,23744176,23785121,23793834,23803853,23813234,23817285,23826780,23830389,23831083,23836965,23837041,23837772,23837993,23838317,23838386,23839362,23839552,23840216,23841814,23842670,23842898,23842986,23844961,23845000,23845018,23845644,23847110,23847110,23847141,23850473,23850979,23851875,23852368,23853312,23853512,23854142,24630349,39783075,39784179,39785433,9449243","logged_in":"1"}

As you can see, there are dropped frames everywhere, when YouTube could simply chose mpeg4 decoding for satisfactory 1080p60fps decoding. Why have a 1080p display for media consumption if the phone can't handle it? Is there some way to force YouTube to mpeg4 instead?
[Android General] chooks06:
I disable GYT and use Vanced YT instead. Available in XDA..

I use the non root version.
[Android General] Nopaint:
Thanks for the reply, I use Vanced too but it also picks webm and vp8 for decoding, the only app that lets me choose mpeg4 is NewPipe, but I lose features I like from OG YT.
[Android General] chooks06:
Ah well, it's a trade off. Cheers and have a great weekend!
[Android General] chooks06:
I just did a quick check in non root VYT..

Yup, it's using webm decoder but I didn't notice any dropped frames, it was a fluid video.
[Android General] Nopaint:
I took a look at your thumbnail and it appears you are playing a 1080p 25fps video, which doesn't have any problems on my device too. But when I play 1080p at those sweet 60fps the experience is more often than not, a stuttery mess. I always have dropped frames, but the amount varies between the videos I play
[Android General] chooks06:
Ah. My bad.. Yes I've tried 60fps before, but not many videos that I like has that res available.

It does get choppy.
[Android General] Nopaint:
Thanks for confirming this chooks, I was really wondering if it was just my device by now. Guess I'll have to stick with newpipe to pick mpeg4 decoding!
[Android General] chooks06:
You're welcome mate!

Cheers!
[Android General] terrorblade23:
hello guys, i just got this phone from bangood and today i tested it a little bit , the problem is that call volume and quality is really bad , it's just me or ? i bought it for my mother as a gift but if something as basic as call quality is crappy ...i can't keep it:(
[Android General] 9up!:
Update to the latest version, it has been solved already.
[Android General] Amer2703:
How's the phone on the latest version? worth getting?
[Android General] 9up!:
Yes, they have been solving various issues. You should definitely update.
[Android General] kaostriker:
Hey anyone know how to fix stuck on repeating boot animation. I got it to be rooted with magisk then I tried getting sandhook edxposed but it was stuck on a bootloop then I factory reset it but with an encrypted twrp which may have been a problem. How could I use spf flash tool to fix this?
[Android General] terrorblade23:
e_V1.5_20191008
alps-mp-p0.mp7-v2.23

....u talking about this one?

because this is the vers i got and i still struggle sometimes to hear the other person... even if i maxed out at 160 in engineering mode all headsets and speaker indexes....
[Android General] kaostriker1:
NVM I have fixed this but now I dont know if this is related or not when I flashed havoc os and flashed gapps, gapps dont appear
[Android General] terrorblade23:
kaostriker1; does this havoc OS has better call volume on earpiece compared to original OS? and did you make some "backup NVRAM" ?
[Android General] 9up!:
Yes, that one. You may want to try a factory reset before jumping to another ROM althogether.
[Android General] kaostriker1:
I haven't tried calling yet and what is back nvram and what will that do
[Android General] kaostriker1:
ok yeah incall volume is also quite I will see if there are some settings available. Only problem with havoc is right now is gcam won't use all cameras I think and setting passwords like pin or fingerprint lags it out
[Android General] kaostriker1:
And then after a reboot havoc is won't even allow for screen lock set
[Android General] maxaiken:
why is it showing only 24 GB from hwinfo app.

can you guys verify please
[Android General] Amer2703:
That's how it is with all phones, take the Google Pixel for example https://www.androidcentral.com/google-pixel-heres-how-much-space-you-really-get-32gb-models
[Android General] Letitride:
Could that be showing available/free storage, excluding system files, etc.

Under Settings' Storage, mine always correctly shown 32GB internal storage - same with "Files" by Google on internal storage.

I wouldn't worry about it as long as it is functional - you can always do a clean/fresh install - and check it again as a new device. If you rooted it and started playing with TWRP, Xposed, etc. then it could also possibly explain it.

I have a 64GB mSD card for data/file storage, plenty of space and internal storage is about 50% full, with 16GB available to install much, much more Apps (90+ on the A5Pro already).
[Android General] maxaiken:
mine also shows 32gb in the storage info, but when i use other app, it only detects 24gb.

please use third party device info and check ROM.. dont use the system integrated, that could be manipulated i suppose. use third party info app..

please post your results..
[Android General] chooks06:
User will not have 32GB for their user. Between 7 - 9 GB will be occupied by system.

See difference in screenshots attached.
[Android General] maxaiken:
ah ok.. i was just weary coz you know most Chinese manufacturers tend to claim more than the actual.

thanks for pointing it out..
[Android General] chooks06:
You're welcome mate!
[Android General] kaostriker1:
So who know how to fix havoc os not allowing for screen lock to be set
[Android General] Rorschach666:
How do I update my rooted phone? When I do this through OTA, after downloading the update and restarting the phone runs on the TWRP screen and the update does not install itself :(
[Android General] 9up!:
Android 10 (Q) to be officially released for A5 pro in December
[Android General] Amer2703:
Got a source for that?
[Android General] chooks06:
Year not mentioned..:silly:

Edit.. Just googled..

Maybe the notion stemmed from here? I dunno..

https://www.getdroidtips.com/list-of-android-q-supported-umidigi-devices/
[Android General] Noorhamed:
some programs and instgram are very slow and all the time make not responding . i restart the device and i delete the program and setup again make the same problems ??
[Android General] Letitride:
Thanks ... but, IMHO - personally, I rather take 2 deep breath & hold; and see if UMI would fix/deal with the current problems including the stock camera apps, etc. first for a better functional device overall, before migrating to Android 10.0

... including the periodic updates for the Android Security patches, still on June 2019 :rolleyes: Xiaomi does an excellent to update them on my Mi A2 Lite on pure Android One (9.0)
[Android General] chooks06:
Fully agree with you.

I'm happy as long as there's improvement bug fixes.

So far I've been lucky with my piece - no major issues, yet.
[Android General] sorbitol87:
umidigi a5 pro

Peace be upon you when you made the root of the device and signed in the problem of protection fingerprint no longer work when entering it stops the device back to the original challenge did not fix the problem
[Android General] BackHandLegend:
HELP

My IMEI numbers for my box and phone don't match...

I didn't have imei troubles before i flashed anything. After root attempts and restores my imei 1 and 2 are the same and arent the numbers corresponding with the numbers on the box. I bought the phone new.

Any way to fix the change in imei numbers without root?
[Android General] BackHandLegend:
Also, phone is crashing into a black screen with back button...
[Android General] chooks06:
Not sure if this suggestion helps but if I'm in that situation, I would flash the complete stock ROM (download from Umidigi site; instructions included in respective ROM first post) via SPFT.

If course data is lost, but should be able to get phone up and running.

After that I would check the IMEI and be if needed, use some programs that can write IMEI (though I've never done that before).
[Android General] Skyfire1:
Is there a way to enhance 2.4 gHz wifi ? I´m stuck with 2.4 gHz at work and the speed is very slow !
[Android General] chooks06:
Haven't fiddled with that before. There's something in Engineer Mode that you could probably look at. Just be careful not to attempt if you're not sure what you're doing.

As for me, I would compare the connectivity on another device. Also, whether there are any spots where I am which could have reduced signal strength.
[Android General] tiagao_extremo:
Hi, for the people who bought this smartphone i need to ask you, is this device worth it? I'm looking for a new smartphone, nothing fancy or an ultra powered snapdragon. It's mainly for basic use, like taking basic photos, internet, whatsapp, watching youtube and listening to music. 4gb ram and 4000mah battery seems good. Are the cameras bug fixed? Should i buy this smartphone or is there any other budget option that i could find on Black Friday? I've been taking a look at the Doogee N20, but i didn't found much information like this one.
[Android General] chooks06:
For me, yes it's worth it.

At least, I can get hold of the stock firmware from Umidigi to flash if I need to recover my phone.

I received the Global version with v1.4 installed. Generally camera works ok.
[Android General] Bennie&TheJets:
Can your A5 pro scan/read QR codes? Mine can't. the picture is so blur the QR codes cant be read.
[Android General] chooks06:
I didn't try. Which app are you using? I can give a shot and feedback.
[Android General] Bennie&TheJets:
Try this....

On your PC go to https://web.whatsapp.com

From your phone > launch whatsapp app > go to Settings (3 dots on top right corner" > click on Whatsapp web > scan whatsapp Qr code that appears on your PC
[Android General] chooks06:
Oops, sorry. I don't have a PC right now and I don't intend to use web WhatsApp.

However, I think why it's difficult for the camera to focus is probably due to flickering on the screen.

I tried the Trend Micro QR scanner and had no issue with the camera scanning any static QR/bar codes. Locks on pretty quickly, if not too close.

Maybe you could try increasing the distance between the camera and monitor? Not sure if that works.

Sorry if I'm of no help.

Cheers!
[Android General] Bennie&TheJets:
Thanks for your help and confirmation.

I installed the Trend Micro QR scanner. Still cannot read any QR or Bar codes. Blur picture, seems like camera auto focus is faulty.

Thanks again.
[Android General] chooks06:
What's your version of FW?

I have updated to v1.5, global.
[Android General] Bennie&TheJets:
Same version as yours. V1.5 Global.

Noticed this auto focus issue since day One.

I was hoping that it's a software bug.

UMIDIGI's quality control are pretty ****ty.

Brought two A5 pro. Both having different type of camera issue.

Returned One and got a partial refund for the one I am using.
[Android General] chooks06:
Have you tried clearing app data? Came across it on some post, maybe in this thread.

Give it a try if you haven't.
[Android General] Hans de Groot:
I run mine on 1.4 0829 version and I am very happy with my phone.

I think the battery is not as great as promised but still good enough. I used to have an 3500 mha on my Acer phone (from 2014) that was great but my a5 lasts much longer. I do not think you can do 2 days if you use your phone a lot. But for me I hardly every have to charge during single day use.

Got my phone 21 september and it has not let me down since. The camera is not as good as advertised but I come from an android 4.4 budget phone from 2014 with only 8 mp and the pictures I get now are so much better than I used to get plus I really like the wide angle cam.

I have one issue. It seems the wifi speeds suffers a lot when bluetooth is turned on. I think it also helps if I disable gps. But it kinda sucks when playing movies with the blueooth speaker on. It seems I am the only one though. Could not find any one else with the same problem.

Like letitride said: You better make sure you buy this phone from somewhere you can also return it. I would never buy something like this from aliexpress. Ali is only good for stuff dead on arrival or if it never arrives at all.) Afterit arrives you have 15 days warrenty after that you are on your own and have to hope the seller is nice enough to help you out. I got mine and the first one was broken. It simple froze after a minute or so and it was very clear it was a hardware problem. I had to wait a long time for a replacement (bought via DX.com. They even refunded my shipping costs! which was about 26 Euro's They take their time but so far never let me down) .

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Try disableling blutooth and gps.

On my phone it helps. It might be a flaw in my hardware. It never hurts to try.
[Android General] tiagao_extremo:
The camera issue seems a deal breaker for me. I use a lot whatsapp web and if it can't read something as a QR code it's bad. Any other better recommendation around the same price with the same configuration, or close to it?
[Android General] 9up!:
It's the first time I've heard of a camera problem that literally renders the camera unusable... when it works. But yeah, they have a very poor quality control.
[Android General] tiagao_extremo:
I've read all the 45 pages so far and i still don't know whether this is something that can be fixed with a software update or if it's related to hardware.
[Android General] Letitride:
My spin on this, Umidigi has yet to code their camera app to make the triple cameras work properly all the time, only occassionally - the rear/main wide-angle camera on my "early production" global model seemed to be the "bad" batch with the worst problems, still unresolved. I've tried all the different camera apps suggested, all with mixed & varying, inconsistent results. The cameras aren't 100% defective, if you think about it - the wide angle and front/selfie cameras work on mine, 95% plus of the time - the rear/main cameras ... not so much. Results seemed to be a bit lucky when using outdoor and in excellent to good lighting conditions, where the various sensors aren't working hard or pushed to the limit.

Now that someone mentioned about problems with QR codes, I checked mine & sure enough, didn't work earlier but worked now, after I play around with a non-stock camera app to open the lens first. Google Duo or similar video calling apps, however, are mostly fine for me. Again, if the camera hardware is totally broken or defective, then - everything would freeze entirely - I suppose, it can be described or considered partial failure.

In the 4 months owning this, I've lower the expectations on how the A5 Pro is going to perform vs. the advertised performance in marketing ... the various 4G/LTE bands are functional in my travel abroad, WiFi is acceptable (5 Ghz band is much faster, use it if you can - 2.4 Ghz is slow but not horrible). Battery will sometimes stop charging when it reached 95% - it could be an indirect result of which/how it is being charged. I can watch vidoes on YT Vanced at 480p and 780p just fine, sound is acceptable & not going to expect near Dolby-like output ... mail apps & web browsing using Chrome is good.

For about $70 USD (after a partial refund) - it's not bad as a spare device. If it is going to be one's primary and everyday smartphone, I suggest spending a little more on a better brand with solid tech support & after-sales customer services; and, stay AWAY from AliExpress.

P.S. I am still using my Huawei Honor 5X and Xiaomei A2 Lite global (2018-19 model) - both working flawlessly - on a custom Lineage ROM & stock "Pie" (A2 Lite) - dual sims but fewer radio bands for world-wide coverage.
[Android General] tiagao_extremo:
Thanks for your answer. Honestly, the more i know about this phone, the more i don't want to buy. It seems a bad choice even for a basic user like me. Do you have any other recommendation for budget smartphones around 100 dollars that i could buy at black friday?