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[Android General] Letitride:
Question #1 - how long have you owned and used the A5 Pro ... are you happy & satisfied with how it performed ??

#2How is the A5 Pro's battery life & standby time ?? Battery health on mine is good, acceptable - still at 93%, mine does not feel warm on the backside, while in use and/or while being charged - is yours the same ??

My thoughts - I got this as one of the first production batch in early July, 2 months after it was announced after shipment delays. Mine is still working as I hardly use it anymore - was never used as my daily device; and just keep it as a spare in my desk drawer - tech support is limited to none, just poor and unless you have access to a factory authorized service/repair center with the necessary parts & know-how to fix it ... it is NOT, in my opinion, to even try to get it restore or fixed.

I am on the last official build too but that has really nothing to do with it, but, of course, you can flash or restore it to an early release to see for yourself. The problems being described could be true with any of the build, feel free to try a different one, might help but likely won't make a difference.

Phone feels warm and top of screen slightly detached, unless you dropped it or fell - without a case to protect it, and it was bent - suggesting that the battery is likely failing and possibly swollen, as that would "push" it out of the slim & tight space inside, and forcing space between the display screen and digitizer film. Another way of looking, the hardware quality of the A5 Pro is just not good, and beginning to come apart - you should save any money for repair ... and, start thinking about getting a newer smartphone that's better built, supported & worthy of buying. Just don't waste it on another Umidigi, their marketing & sales pitch sounded great but after sales support and help, gets a zero rating out of 5 from me & plenty others.

I have no idea where you are located, but check around to see if any of the reputable mobile service & repair centers are authorized or even bother to repair it, and get an estimate of its cost ... most likely, not worth it.

Wish I can be more positive about this & give you a better suggestion, apology to disappoint - sorry.
[Android General] nenad6:
I have it not long ago probably the issue is that was it stayed at direct sun exposure and i guess some contact in the display unglued or got loosen up.

My plan is to first try older build and if that not work will disassemble all parts clean all connectors and try if that fix the problem.

If that not work i probably use the battery to make diy powerbank and buy another phone because as you say maybe best option is new xiaomi or other brand.

Thanks for suggesting ideas.
[Android General] Letitride:
That's sounds like a reasonable plan, especially if you are comfortable with opening the device with care and have the proper tools, glue & contact adhesive, etc. to try a DIY repair. This device is not worth the trouble to bring it to a repair shop & pay someone a hourly or flat rate to fix it. If yours still got good battery life, sure - go modify it as a powerbank - it is slim & flat, not a bad idea. Do share on how you "did" it and what external parts are used, if any, aside from a cable with the proper USB-connectors on both end.

Otherwise, a pre-owned or new Xiaomi, Nokia and Huawei (entry or mid-tiers) would be a better choice with better & stronger tech & software support. Umidigi's official website is a joke & filled with spam messages, it is just sad. Good luck !!
[Android General] Gamb!t:
MANY MANY MANY TIMES.

Use the "breeze" version. It should be fine. DON'T wipe the vendor folder, if you did, put stock back on, and restart. Use Nik, not Gapps. Thats how I got it to work (I spent sat - mon all day figuring this out, I have a spare A5 LOL)
[Android General] Der_Baliner:
Hey

have you formatted the NVram flash chip?

Is your Google account still working?

I think this is due to the missing A / B slot partition.

With my A5 Pro I have the same problem since a failed flash attempt under Win 10 X64 - driver problems.

Then boot loop and then completely dead!

I had to restore the Imei, but my phone is not working properly.

Mine only has the A slot partition after the failed flash attempt.

For me, the Google account doesn't work!

Finally fingerprint and Google Key are missing.

I just wanted to update from (EU) V1.7_20200430 to V2.0_20210326.
[Android General] nenad6:
I did not manage to fix it.

I picked up another phone as advised by the member above on this topic.

I'm sorry you have the same problem as I did but I have no useful advice to say except never buy umidigi again.
[Android General] tjhall1000:
i dont get why they made this phone so hard to open the back of. i shattered the glass cover on the back trying to pry a razer blade in to try and crack it open v__v
[Android General] BlackLynx:
Rear camera, right corner always blurry images, I have gotten used to it, using the wide screen camera for most occasions, but now I can't confirm my passport identity to open an online bank account because the operators think that I shake my phone too much and that the image is blurry because of me. SO FRUSTRATING
[Android General] BlackLynx:
On distance pictures, the difference between widescreen rear camera and the main camera is huge
[Android General] Josuéacosta:
I got the same problem, finger print, and lock screen don't work. When the screen goes off I have to reboot. Any idea how to repair it?
[Android General] Der_Baliner:
You have to buy the recovery file from this link, otherwise you have no chance. I tried everything! I will buy it too! good luck! Recover dead fingerprint scanner and missing Google key after full flash format
[Android General] Sparrow40k:
Thanks to the amazing work of @Hadenix I was able to install LineageOS 20 (Android 13) GSI on my Umidigi A5 Pro!!
[Android General] wcked:
Thanks a lot. My phone will arrive next week and i hope i can find a working code for that. It is crucial for me. Otherwise i will have to learn how to change imei by other methods.

Lets hope new update solves the camera issue.:good:
[Android General] FR8148:
For changing/fixing IMEIs see

https://community.umidigi.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=1375&extra=page=1

It works. I did it myself.
[Android General] wcked:
Thank you. I will try it:good:
[Android General] DannyB01:
Just received my phone today. I use Total Wireless, and when I check compatibility on their website(tried both IMEIs), message says not compatible. Anyone know why? I thought this thing was unlocked. Total Wireless uses Verizon towers exclusively. Thanks
[Android General] Letitride:
Hmmm, are you currently on TW/Tracfone's prepaid plan - do you have an activated nano sim card to use ? Did you check & confirm that TW's 4G/LTE bands are compatible or matched those on the A5 Pro ??

Or, activate a new nano sim on another popular device, like a Samsung or iPhone - then, just move it over/swap it out and see if it work ? Might have to manually configure the APN settings, usually easy to do.

Odds are that the Umidigi brand is NOT in their database with the IMEI - might have to speak to live support to see if they manually do it and/or add it.

A5 Pro is 100% unlocked and has nearly as many LTE/HSPA bands as my Moto X4 or the good old iPhone SE, or Nexus 6/6P (sold/traded in) - I can confirm that my A5 Pro works on AT&T, T-Mobile and Google Fi's network, not locked. (Update - it also uses WCDMA bands, which is NOT the same as CDMA used by VZW or Sprint. However, VZW uses 4G/LTE bands 2, 4, 5, 13 and 66 - all of them are present on the A5 Pro; and, in theory - should not be an issue as far as getting a signal. Speak to your carrier live, might have to escalate a "support" ticket and provide them with the device details to manualy override their system .... Good luck & keep us posted on outcome/success. )
[Android General] KE9o9:
can someone please offer some pointers here. I have the MTK drivers installed and tried a couple of solutions I found online, but nothing is working

Whenever I plug the phone into the computer all I can see is my SD card and not the phone storage.

Also, I was wondering how are you guys handling your notifications, since the phone has no Notify LED. Is there a specific app you guys can recommend
[Android General] DannyB01:
It is a newly activated sim, that was just activated in an LG G5 the day before. Talked to "live" support, said they couldn't do anything. Couldn't manually add the APN, couldn't figure out how. I double checked the bands, and they all match up. I can make voice calls, but can't get data. I also checked the IMEIs on Verizon site. Also a no go there
[Android General] Nwora:
Please anyone got the correct process of rooting the a5 pro without any errors?
[Android General] Letitride:
Hmmm, I see - let's check this,

Go to Phone Dialer app.

Dial *#*#4636#*#*

Phone Info - and, click to

toggle "Set Preferred Network Type" away from default "LTE/UMTS auto (PRL)" to either LTE/CDMA/UMTS auto (PRL) or LTE only - exit & reboot.

Can you view your APN settings ? You should be able to manually add one and save it. Put the nano-sim back into the LG and find its APN settings, you probably will need to input that to the A5Pro & save it to get MMS and data working.

---------- Post added at 10:42 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:22 AM ----------

Did you enabled your Developer's Option and turn on USB Debug mode ? Using the OEM cable ? Try another good USB cable and connect to a different USB port on your PC/Linux ? Once connected, did you change your USB Preferences to File Transfer ?

As for notifications, I keep mine in my pocket and/or pouch so I don't missed the LED notifications - just use alert tones & set it.
[Android General] Petesky:
For notifications you can use NoLED,

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=730692

it works really well
[Android General] DannyB01:
Thanks. I'll try that when I get home. I use LED Blinker Pro, and don't miss the notification LED at all. I actually like this better

Update. Didn't work. Also, can't manually add an APN. No data
[Android General] Alex110:
Voice call volume issue

Hi everyone,

I've got my A5 pro a little bit over a week now. Unlike other owners here on the forum I have no issues with the cameras except the low performance of the cameras specially the rear one. However I noticed that the voice call volume is really low. I can't hardly hear the other person specially in crowdy places. I haven't read any message referring to these issue. Anyone having the same problem and has found a solution?

Greetings and thanks in advance
[Android General] DannyB01:
$100 paperweight. Calls, no data. No way to input APN for Total Wireless. Glad I didn't buy a more expensive phone. IMEI not in Verizon or Total Wireless system
[Android General] Letitride:
Sorry to hear that - it doesn't have to be a paperweight, aside from the camera issues which is complaint #1, just a 50/50 chance of being fixed with the next OTA due this week/end, promised by Umidigi :rolleyes:

Are you in an area/zip code/town or village out in the "countryside" with poor to bad or almost "zero" (i.e. remote/NW Maine) GSM coverage from AT&T or T-Mo ? If you are on VZW - it's just as easy to port your # over and switch to 4G/LTE by the competition. Consider moving to Simple Mobile and/or Straight Talk (a/k/a Walmart Family) as they have sims/coverage - that would give life to the paperweight. I don't think, unlike VZW & TW, care for IMEI in their database - and should work fine ... think outside the box.

With 22% corporate discount, we're on VZW for 25+ years but switched about 5 years ago & never looked back.

That, of course, depends on whether this device is reliable enough & not experiencing random issues, problems & unexpected reboots or freeze - different users are sharing them ... mostly on the FB page but also here. Absolutely annoyed about the misleading advertising & marketing - it looked nice but that's it. I am using this a backup device and for travel use, was planning to use it as #2 to bump the Xiaomi lower due to band/frequency coverage, but it's staying in #3 on the pecking order, if not #4 as I am still running the Huawei Honor 5X with Lineage OS (which has minor issues but I got my money's worth playing with it for 2+ years now)

Otherwise, put it on eBay but better yet, Swappa it. If you needed one that works on CDMA - something like a Motorola Moto G6 would've been perfect - we have 3 of them in the extended family and a nice pre-owned one is priced about the same, very solid & I recommend it - running Android Pie & very little bloatware, rootable & all. Thoughts or comments ?
[Android General] DannyB01:
It is working for calls. Just no data. Not possible to input the required APN. It has the bands that both Verizon and Total Wireless use. My job pretty much requires me to have Verizon. They are the best in the area. I sadly assumed that I could actually activate it. Boy was I wrong. I put an active sim into it. Voice works fine. No option to change APN for data. They should advertise that we must change the IMEI to activate it. Too bad. I was gonna buy the Z2 pro if this worked out. I won't sell it to someone else knowing that they won't be able to use it. Like I said, I need Verizon service. I get 4 lines with TW with unlimited data(2G after 100 gb), which is actually equal to unlimited for me, for $100. Not giving that up. Just never taking a chance like this again. I told my friends that it was a $100 experiment. They were interested, but not now. I don't root phones anymore. I have a MOTO X4 that I have to send back. Solid phone except for some bluetooth issues. Phones should work as advertised without rooting. It seemed like a solid build. Too bad

No Data=Paperweight
[Android General] Letitride:
I see, you cannot edit or delete the TW APN settings ?? by scrolling deep into Settings > Network > Mobile network > Advanced > (all the way down) to APN ... then, add from there ?

I had to manually configure a FreedomPop (MNVO) line that uses AT&T towers and the Google Fi data-only line (Sim 2 slot) that default to T-Mo, also manually and save them - reboot & once it's reset, everything works. Neither carrier needs or require IMEI # to activate or maintain services under LTE/HSPA+ and I do VoIP calling over them as needed, as backup or as secondary line & for emergencies. You don't need to unlock bootloader, let alone root it to change, add & save APN. Can you create a new one (see link here) & then save it ? The hardware does NOT stop or block you from editing or changing, saving & adding more APN.

https://www.4gapn.com/us/en/total-wireless

If all that fails, it's a paperweight to you but not someone else - as long as they don't plan to use it on VZW or CDMA networks here in the USA (I do - somewhat fuzzy details - remember VZW being a PITA for insisting having IMEI in their database to activate) Someone else curious about the Umidigi brand, and the A5 Pro might still find this device usable & buy it from you- not a 100% loss.

Off-topic slightly, I've turned other (older) devices to use WiFi only and make it work on VoIP calls (Ooma for inbound & outbound) and as a mini security camera monitor for wireless cam.
[Android General] DannyB01:
TW uses the APN

TRACFONE.VZWENTP now. There is no option to add one, only to reset to default. If you click on one of the listed APNs to edit, the only thing that can be changed is the APN itself. No values can be changed, they are greyed out. I consider it false advertising. They advertise as a "global" phone. They listed the bands that Verizon and TW use, but it can't be activated for data, only voice. I know it's only $100, but it's the principle. They don't deliver on their promises. If it says it will work on those bands, then it should work. Plain and simple
[Android General] KE9o9:
Yeah I did that already. Ran ghostbuster this morning and updated the MTP Driver again and everything seems to be working fine now.

Thanks

Awesome trying it out right now, but it seems to make the fingerprint scanner and lock screen a little less responsive.

But better than nothing.
[Android General] StaryMuz:
My surprising finding.

When I apply AdAway on this phone, the camera disappears from the applications.
[Android General] Petesky:
I've had no problems with the phone at all but my Camera is labelled { sans-serif-medium } not camera lol, I hear from a russian forum theres supposed to be another update this weekend , lets hope
[Android General] StaryMuz:
1) install driver MTK_Driver_Auto_Installer_SP_Drivers_20160804.exe to Windows

2) flash firmware 1.3

E

(SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1824_Win)

3) start system, active Developer Options, OEM Unlock

4) in Windows ADB unlock = "fastboot flashing unlock" (phone start on fastboot)

5) flash TWRP recovery (needrom-modified) in SP_Flash_Tool (only recovery)

in TWRP recovery mount system and rename "recovery-from-boot.p" > "recovery-from-boot.p.bak" (system/system/)

6) in recovery install Magisk 19.3 (not 19.4!)

7) rastart recovery and format data + install "Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_

02.04.2019

.zip"

8) start system and active Magisk

9) Optional: on recovery install "magisk-riru-core-v19.4.zip" + "magisk-EdXposed-SandHook-v0.4.5.1_beta.4463.-release.zip" for "EdXposedInstaller_v2.2.4-release.apk" (pie Xposed)

10) on system install latest adAway (40208), works with a camera

Phone is full rooted, everything works including switching camera. The yellowed picture lasts.
[Android General] zxCARLOSxz:
Problem with launcher

Hi, I have a small problem with my A5 Pro. When I bought my phone it worked perfectly, but after a little use, the screen goes completely black when I try to unlock the phone. I rebooted it from the factory and reinstalled the ROM many times. It has version 1.3, the most recent and despite all that the problem still persists. I would like to please if you could help me with that
[Android General] Letitride:
That's with the stock launcher, correct ? I recommend trying Nova Launcher (uses it on the A5Pro and also on our Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite & Huawei Honor 5X) or (currently using) Lawchair Launcher - both free on Play Store ... extra/premium options with the paid version. Much more flexibility and options to fine tune and customize the Lock/Home Screen, etc. Give it a try and use the backup option to save them, just in case, to restore later if you switch to the other ones or back to stock launcher.

Knock on wood, I am pretty "happy" with my launcher, integrated with Google Assistant ... and, Android Auto works (in-dash display ... Hyundai Sonata.) Let us know if the fix is useful or not. Credits & kudo to the app developers.

One less bug for me to deal with it ... just check, it's 11 am in Shenzhen City, Guangzhou, PRC - just checked, no OTA patch/update/fixes V1.4 or whatever. Umidigi ... fix the darn camera/app & video app and audio, not everyone can & able to deal with workarounds !!
[Android General] zxCARLOSxz:
I tried with other launchers but nothing at all. I realized that the phone works normally after formatting it WITHOUT connecting to the internet. When I connect it either by Wi-Fi or mobile data, it is when the screen freezes and turns black, even if you restart it many times it stays with that "bug". Then, I format it again, I configure it offline and it works fine until I reconnect it to the internet and again the screen freezes. It seems that the phone works but without having to be connected. Also, when I try to set a pattern or password, it doesn't let me do it. All of the above for many times trying to flash the ROM and / or factory reset. I'm sorry if I look a bit annoying but I got desperate and that's why I'm looking for help
[Android General] Nwora:
Please can you upload download links to files
[Android General] xxrashadxx:
Can we write EU rom to non-Eu A5pro?

In my rom name there is no eu. Just v.1.3.

Back camera not working. Only blur or black screen. Front camera and wide angle working. Any suggestions?
[Android General] crazy_photo:
Camera issue fixed

I was experiencing the same problems with camera that most are. My front camera hardly worked back wide camera would sometimes work etc. I used same flashing instructions to 1.2 then upgrade ota etc. I did a reset of cache. Etc

Nothing solved it until now.......

I bought the from from aliexpress presale order originally.

The HW is actually defective, maybe bad ribbon cable in phone

Then it just appeared on amazon, so i bought it again.

Umidigi will not screw with amazon stock because there is real financial loss for them when people return defective hw. With aliexpress they can screw around with crap defective product because buyer gets shaft to pay for return shipping or get bogus settlement

So... Amazon version of phone is FLAWLESS. camera works 100 percent fast switching amazing quality.

If your camera is even slightly messed up, buy from amazon and return your aliexpress one.

It was hw production issue.
[Android General] Letitride:
@ xxrashadxx - I don't think/believe that flashing/switching to EU rom (via the SPFT, assuming you know & willing to risk bricking it, it shouldn't) is going to magically fix the main camera or other problems many of us are having. It might or might not make any difference, and, depending on where you are - possibly lost use of LTE/radio bands that are compatible with your cellular provider(s) - although, I must say, this is supposed to be a global device & as marketed/sold as having different "builts" or variants, unlike iPhones or even some Nexus/Pixel devices.

The weekend will be over in about 25 hours in China, still no V1.4 update/patch/rom upgrade (whatever it's called) OTA released yet ... I am going to FB to post & "blast" them on their promises - they've been ignoring posts/messages direct to their tech. support. Horrible customer services and unacceptable communications - least they can do, is to acknowledge a delay and give everyone a new timeline on when they will issue the next Rom "update" if they are still testing or having beta issues.

[MENTION=10039989]crazy_photo[/MENTION] - very interesting. Was out of stock on Amazon's USA website but now available, priced much higher than what we paid during pre-sale. If true, I am not sure - even with availability & prompt shipping - that I will give Umidigi another chance and buy it again, if their early production, assembly & quality control is this bad - that they risked rushed but late shipped batches of A5 Pro to us - to continue to use. It's a nice looking (visually) device but truthfully, battery life isn't that much better than my Mi A2 Lite global dual-sim with a 5.8" screen (less LTE bands, however) - I don't need a fast CPU, just extra LTE bands when traveling & obviously, bigger screen w. sharp colors always nice - but any of the "older" Androids or even our iPhone SE took better pictures without crashing. With the A5 Pro, even Google Duo open with that annoying flashing green/gray screen when making a video call ...

If the next OTA/rom release/update doesn't fix most of the issues on mine, I am just going to open a "dispute" for a return, upload the "supporting" JPG files and/or video proofs via AliExpress, and see - not going to accept a fake settlement. It will cost me $$ to return it with tracking, but ... Did they approve your return & you've already shipped it back and got full credit issued (AliExpress take up to a week or more for that) ?

This is truly sad for other first time buyers looking for a decent smartphone in other parts of the world, given the marketing & advertising promises of this "triple camera" value "king" Shame on Umidigi
[Android General] KimLe:
How can i start the phone in recovery mode (step 6). In the fast-boot mode. The volume + or - won't work to select Mode ( Fast boot or Recovery) after unlock boot loader. CAUSE Power + V+ buttons won't do it. Thanks
[Android General] ghaspare:
root

hi everybody and sorry for my bad english, but has someone tried to root with kingoroot or king root or framaroot or something like this?