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[Android General] Letitride:
A new OTA update for global rom has been released, not yet updated/posted on Umi's own support forum/site - it's less than 50MB sized: minor bug fixes & system optimization. No ideas what it is supposed to address or resolve. Camera app/rear - main lens still buggy as before, sometimes it will work & other times, fuzzy & blurry vertical lines.

V1.6 Build date is 20191227 - released dated 1230 but only saw the "Wireless Update" on 20200103 here - did a simple update/reboot since the full rom isn't out yet to do it with the SPFT - which I prefer to do for a cleaner & fresh start. (Those using the EU ROM, you are already on V1.6 and need to wait for V1.7 release as it should be newest next)

Those having issues, give this patch a try first but I recommend doing a clean install ... in a few days. Good luck!
[Android General] Letitride:
This is one of the few "minor" bugs being reported/experienced by some of us. I get better results with the stock charger and cable, mixed results with other high quality OEM charger/cable mix. Sometimes, it will stop at 90% or 92%, recently at 96% - this morning, it fully charged to 100%. It's probably a reflection on the quality of the components used to make the battery - not even 6 months ago, battery health as measured using the "AccuBattery" App said it's down to 85% already - worst than a 3 years old Huawei Honor 5X.

Any difference when plugged into a PC's USB port ... check to see if it default to charging (it should) vs. file transfer mode.
[Android General] 9up!:
This doesn't make any sense at all. Which mode the phone defaults when plugged to a PC is just a setting and not something you could relate to the battery's quality.
[Android General] gramirezv:
UMIDIGI A5 PRO bricked after update - Stock Rom

I updated mine yesterday morning as soon as I saw the update. It worked fine during the day, didn't noticed any major change.

The problem is that as soon as I connected the charger in the night it turned off and hasn't been able to power on again.

Any advise?
[Android General] sasfej1:
Update: I've downloaded the Ampere app. It says I charge the phone with 300-400 mA. I turned on the airplane mode and the numbers jumped up to 700 mA for a split second then went back down. I also tried adjusting the screen brightness and as I dimmed it down the mA went down to 50-100 at the lowest brightness level. It drains more than it charges. :/
[Android General] Letitride:
Oh, boy ... doesn't sound good. The battery isn't dead or empty, right ...

Corrupted rom after the upgrade ?? Right now, you cannot do anything - the full (newest) rom has not been released yet. If you are comfortable using the tools to flash, know a little about using ADB commands, etc.

I suggest doing a clean flash with the "earlier" global rom - read & follow the directions, carefully and flash it. Use the 2nd. option to flash - remove your sim card(s) and mSD card ... to late to run any backup now. Hopefully, you've configured Android to auto-backup/save settings and files to cloud storage - if you can "rescue" it - most of them will be restored automatically anyway.

If all goes well, back up everything first and do the OTA update again, hopefully with good results & outcome.

Alert - updated: as of Jan 6, 2020 - both the global and EU full rom available & released on UMI's support site, direct link is below - please backup, READ instructions & follow it to the dot's & tees - when in doubt, get someone who knows how to flash it, or risk bricking it permanently.

https://community.umidigi.com/forum.php?mod=forumdisplay&fid=221&page=1

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A defective battery ?? could explain this ... I dunno for sure. Can you install AccuBattery App, open & run it and see what it say about battery state, capacity & wear level, etc. - it's fairly capable on its own to test & measure all the key functions. My own A5 Pro's battery stats are randomly all over the place, sometimes - battery capacity already worn to 92% now, just 6 months old ... cheap components used to built & produce our devices.
[Android General] gramirezv:
I tried doing a clean flash, but didn't do anything. I'm assuming is a hardware problem as the back near the fingerprint sensor got hot when I left the phone plugged overnight after all of this happened.

Thanks for the suggestions, I already ordered another phone. I really liked the phone, it's a shame it failed so soon :(
[Android General] Kishore68:
Hi,

I got a problem with my umidigi a 5 pro. The call volume is very low, I can hardly hear when I receive a call. I have already change the earpiece without any luck. Can someone help to solve the problem.

Thanks
[Android General] Amer2703:
Are you on the latest firmware?
[Android General] ongkal:
earlier you said you hard bricked your device. how did you fix your phone?

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earlier you said you hard bricked your device. how did you fix your phone?
[Android General] petesanchez:
Has anyone had issues with fingerprint sensor? It suddenly has stopped working on my phone. Everything was perfect before, it's not even in the settings menu ? I tried flashing different ROM but same result.

Does anyone know if can be replaced and or how to open up the phone?
[Android General] DannyB01:
Still can't get data on Total Wireless(Verizon towers). No ability to add APN. If I put a GSM sim in it, I can add the APN and save it, but when I switch out to Total sim, the APN is gone. Total or Verizon don't recognize either IMEI. The phone has proper band(13). Voice, but no data or text. Help please
[Android General] DannyB01:
No advice?
[Android General] petesanchez:
Was able to open up the phone by carefully removing half of back cover (it's glued on). Quick look at the fingerprint flex cable for damage, then put cover back on. Must had loose connection somewhere, after power up phone the fingerprint sensor magically works again :good:

A Umidigi A5 Pro Teardown & Disassembly Video on Youtube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiTlMGwLGZ4

Do you have latest firmware on your phone?
[Android General] DannyB01:
Yes
[Android General] BackHandLegend:
FOR ANY NEWCOMERS.

DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE.

My phone, even after countless resets with programs listed here, ALWAYS freezes to a black screen with a back button rendering this phone unusable.

I am not the only one with this problem. Users have reported the same thing in Umidigi A5 official forums and they're met with SPAM SPAM SPAM.

I believe it to be tactics to drown out those reporting on such faulty hardware. The reps are nowhere to be seen replying, or flat out ignore people's issues with no avail.

DO NOT PURCHASE UMIDIGI PRODUCTS.

Edit: Tried to reset the phone in every way imaginable. Phone doesn't allow setting of lockscreen. Keeps going black with only a back button present. Cannot sign into PlayStore. DO NOT BUY
[Android General] hannah187:
Hello My phone is UMIDIGI A5 PRO Android 9.0. Yesterday it dropped from my pocket on the concrete ground (1-meter fall) and since then when someone calls me in Mobile, WhatsApp I cannot hear the other party but they can hear me.

If I put the phone in speakerphone/headphone then both sides can hear each other.

Can someone please suggest I should troubleshoot the issue of I cannot hear the other party on the earpiece?

Thank you for your assistance in advance.
[Android General] 9up!:
Sir plz when volete bro pls
[Android General] edcoolio:
Quick Positive Review

I wanted to write a quick review on this phone as most people that post tend to be those that have (legitimate) issues with the device.

The phone itself has been solid. All of the updates have gone through without any problems. It is not the "fastest" phone out there, but it is quick and more than enough for day to day use.

The battery easily lasts me all day, and I'm a relatively heavy user, but NO Facebook, Whatsapp, etc, junk running in the background all the time. I open stuff when I need it and close when I am done. There is no reason for me to have social media garbage running in the background constantly, and most people on XDA would probably agree, even if they use social media.

The screen is excellent. It is not up to par with a Samsung AMOLED, but it is nice and bright when needed.

The SD reader works perfectly, all programs run correctly. I have not rooted, nor attempted to root this device. My only advice is: Never even try to root MediaTek SOC based phones unless you have proof that it can be done or do not care about your device. This has nothing to do with the manufacturer, it is MediaTek. If they fix this self-made problem, they would probably increase their sales by 20%.

The device looks beautiful, but easily scratched. Go to AliExpress and get any of the cheap, perfectly clear cell phone cases. It is worth it. There is also an excellent case which has a zipper on the side and fully fitting silicone insert - this case is the best.

Fingerprint reader works perfectly. I have never had a problem. I have never abused nor accidentally dropped the device, so I cannot speak to toughness, but it has suffered some small drops on to carpet and 4" drop on tables. Good to go.

The phone works perfectly on 4G with ATT, Tmobile, and all MVNO's of those two companies (Cricket, etc). I have never (and would never) use a non-certified phone on Sprint or Verizon because they will never work right. Don't even try unless you are happy with just switching service if it doesn't work.

DOWNSIDES:

The auto-brightness does not work particularly well. I usually just increase or decrease the brightness as needed.

The "phone to your ear" speaker (NOT speakerphone) is difficult to hear if you don't jam your ear up to the exact right spot. This was my biggest complaint when the phone was new. No updates have helped this issue, but it is not as big a deal as before with regular use. I now know where to put the phone to my ear.

The proximity sensor does not always work. Normally, it seems fine, but I have been angry with the device leaving me with a black screen during a long "press 1 for Spanish, 2 for English" type of support call, where I cannot access the phone number pad. That makes me upset and is the largest issue with this device.

No LED notification light. This stinks, but I knew that coming in.
[Android General] luchardi:
Where is Q for this device?
[Android General] Fragments 1:
The official UMIDIGI AliExpress store now lists A5 Pro as being an Android 10 phone. In fact, all Umidigi phones from the Z2 up, they are now selling under Android 10 banner.
[Android General] Hadenix:
[ROM][PixelExperience][mt6763][Android 10][UMIDIGI A5 Pro][breeze][UNOFFICIAL]
[Android General] nasios:
thanks mate !

everywhere i have checked still is 9.0
[Android General] Fragments 1:
Maybe they were internal testing, for a few days it was live. Fortunately, I saved one of the screenshots. The link is https:// imgur.com/a/UA4p5yR
[Android General] BlackLynx:
The rear camera is blurry, the front and wide angle work fine though. How to fix /? I already searched the forums and theres an old solution that from a year ago...
[Android General] dodgydave100:
Can anyone offer me some simple clear advice how to install TWRP to this device. My bootloader is unlocked but TWRP seems to be installed by fastboot but it isn't and the stock recovery is still installed when i reboot into recovery. Can anyone help please?
[Android General] dreamer_X:
UMIDIGI A5 Pro Hardbrick then

Gathering coronavirus information and effects took a long time.

I did the following two things, but the results did not improve.

・ The switch was pressed for 24 hours for one month.

・ Empty the battery for one month, then turn the power on / off,

Connected to PC.

Neither booted.

Investigate KCOL0 in MT6763 data sheet.

https://www.smartpcba.com/uploadfil...n_Processor_Functional_Specification_V1.0.pdf

Voltage 1.8V

KCOL0 0:Force USB download mode in bootrom

In the end, no information could be collected.

Next, I opened the case.

I used a suction cup to gently pull the rear panel off while warming it with a heat dryer.

Open the lid of the main board.

I disconnected the battery connector, waited 1 minute, reconnected and turned on the power, but there was no change.

I measured the voltage at each point on the main board surface.

No voltage of 1.8V was found at the test point.

There were two test points on the back, each near 0V.

The SOC is on the camera side of the PCBA surface.

There may be KCOL0 inside the shield containing the SOC.

It seems that there is no dedicated test point circle pattern in the shield on the main board of recent backward manufacturers.

It seems there is no choice but to check the resistance terminal.

Please look for someone. .
[Android General] dodgydave100:
To anyone struggling to install TWRP on their phone and the phone defaulting to the stock recovery...well i tried maybe 3 different versions of TWRP and tried one last time and found another TWRP that i'd not tried before and yep its worked and TWRP is now installed. The link i used (Needrom) is https://www.needrom.com/download/a5pro-twrp-full-backup-full-treble-support-final/
[Android General] whiskyhusky16:
I have this exact issue, and have noticed that once you have an Internet connection (either WIFI or cellular data), this issue becomes active. If you do a clean install, skip all the setup, and get to the home screen with no internet, the phone will be operational. Setup the Internet via WIFI or CELL data, and the phone will eventually get into this state.

Anyone know what the issue maybe and how to fix this?
[Android General] Kacey Smyth:
I have the same issue did you find a solution?
[Android General] klopar:
Hello I bougt Umidigi A5 pro last month and I have a problem. Why when I take pictures with Samsung or Xiaomi I get the picture as it should be (color red is red) and when I take pictures with Umidigi A5 pro I get pink color ( it must be red). What is wrong? I am sending you pictures. Is it possible to fix it?

Picture from Samsung or Xiaomi

file.slo-podnapisi.net/slikomat/datoteka/ezijmm2jnk2nyzwzzyy3.jpg

Picture from Umidigi A5 pro

file.slo-podnapisi.net/slikomat/datoteka/ny4nzm2dgqxywry2obyj.jpg

Best regards
[Android General] 9up!:
It's the white balance. You can install OpenCamera and see if fiddling around with some settings corrects the color aberration.
[Android General] klopar:
9up! Thank you I will try. If I upgrade phone to android 10 is there the same problem?
[Android General] IcedFlame:
What's your current firmware version?

I had the same issue when I first got the phone, but there were several official updates since then, and the problem is fixed.

However, I recommend using Open Camera. You can get really nice photos with manual settings and NR mode.
[Android General] klopar:
Hello IcedFlame,

Thank you for your answer. I use Umidigi_A5_Pro.E_1.6_20200102 and alps-mp-p0.mp7-V2.32.
[Android General] 9up!:
There's no official Android 10 for this model, and all aviable ROMs don't work as well as stock.
[Android General] luchardi:
Did you tested Pixel Experience?
[Android General] klopar:
What is the last version (update) for this telephone? Is it possible to install a new android?
[Android General] 9up!:
I did and it works like crap, like any other ROM.

1.6. You can install some ROMs but I wouldn't recommend it, they don't run very well.
[Android General] klopar:
I already have 1.6 and yes it's true 9up!. Phone don't work wery well. I hope umidigi will create another update.
[Android General] Letitride:
If you have the Global version & not happy with it, might want to try dirty flash the EU version (but, as best practice and just in case, do safely backup your data & settings, etc. first & stored it on another drive/usb first) - see whether it is better.

There is practically no difference in in reception on mine (AT&T, T-Mobile & Google Fi sims plus MNVO here in the USA) - the EU one is a few days newer and that's the one I am running this month. Been on the Global one since January - not happy with the camera app (mine is early production, with known hardware problems in the built). Open Camera App doesn't do anything for me at all. With either stock rom, I have no issues or problems with cellular or WiFi signals/reception and transmission, etc.

I would NOT hold my breath on UMI releasing another update to fix and/or improve some of the apps & function. This device is now a year old and doubtful they are going to ever upgrade to Android 10, if ever; nor, sucessfull in doing so. I hope to be proven wrong but - I repeat - will NEVER buy another Umidigi device again ... no, not a chance.

I am running stock Android One (ver 10) on a 4 years old Google Pixel XL - butter smooth and a Xiaomi A2 Lite Global dual-sim, also upgrade to stock Android 10, smooth & nice. Huawei's Nexus 6P is running LOS V15.0 custom rom (Android 8) and Motorola's Moto X4 running Android 9 stock rom - none of them has problems that I've seen with the Umi A5 Pro. What a shame & waste.
[Android General] 9up!:
To clear all of y'all doubts I spoke with their support and they replied that they won't update it any further.
[Android General] 9up!:
There's a new update. 20200426.
[Android General] IcedFlame:
I don't have enough space to install the update right now. Anyone noticed any improvements or differences?
[Android General] chooks06:
I just updated to the 0426 (global) version.

Changeling indicated in system optimization and bug fixes as opposed to the EU version.

The security patch has been updated to 5 Mar 2020.

Camera seems to be more snappy but I don't know cuz I rarely use the stock app. But still no option to save to external SD.

Will use it as main driver in a few days time and see if anything new.

Edit - forgot to mention there's the Google Well Being app baked in as system app. I found out because it was in the play store update list (I don't allow auto updates).
[Android General] kamykkamyk_pl:
Hello, i install this update. In older EU version VoWifi works perfect in polish Orange Carrier. After this update i find this option in menu, turn it on, but no effect.

Try MTK Eingeneer Mode apk from Play store, find WiFi calling bar, check enable and safe option, but still no effect.

Find empty two places : epdg adres and server (like on the scrshoot), any idea how to full it?

Please help my to work again WiFi calling, i heve very weak 4g signal on my apartament.

IS only way to get Back WiFi calling is flash older Rom?
[Android General] chooks06:
I don't have VoWifi in my region so I don't know what info needed there. If nobody has an answer you might want to flash the previous version.

But just wanted to let you know you can assess Engineer Mode by dialing the following code using the stock phone app (other installed phone app may not activate).

The moment you type the last character it will open the Engineer Mode immediately.

*#*#3646633#*#*
[Android General] tipnet:
hi ;

i have a 5 pro Dead no way to activate:

power +up vol

power + down vol

usb cable

lot off charged ....

no way please if there is any solution.

thank's
[Android General] dodgydave100:
Hi. I had a dead A5 Pro...wouldn't turn on, wouldn't charge and it just wasn't recognised. I used SP Tools as recommended on the official ROM page here. https://community.umidigi.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=19361
[Android General] Canna77:
Hello everyone, I just received the mobile phone for my daughter in title, I have several doubts, it has a battery of about 4000 mah but it has no setting for the optimization of the same, which app to use

Thanks to anyone with answers
[Android General] chooks06:
You can try GSAM Battery Monitor or Accu-Battery. See which works better for you.
[Android General] Ablestephen:
Hello please I installed a custom ROM on my umidigi A5 pro after like a month I couldn't receive calls anymore, please how do I solve this issue
[Android General] Tidalw:
Hi Ablestephen

Which Rom did you install? Did you check IMEI values?

Regards
[Android General] Letitride:
Just a heads-up for old-timers still on A5Pro - a new OTA update is out (Build number V1.7_20200715) for the global variant. I just did a dirty flash over the earlier version, rebooted just fine and didn't lost any settings, data & it seemed fine.

What a nice surprise, was NOT expecting much tech support/upgrade after receiving the device (ordered in May 2019) & delayed shipped in last July (over a year ago) with the buggy camera app - which some felt was hardware-related. I can safely conclude that this latest V1.7 patch/bug fixes finally got all the 3 main camera (rear) lens working fine (for mine) - no longer getting a black screen or vertical lines = unable to use the camera when needed.

Previously, "Open Camera" App was used instead and usually get the camera's basic features to work. Going to take some full resolution pix with it, upload & post it here to see how things go.

Will continue to use this as my travel/backup smartphone with its useful dual-sim and support for numerous LTE bands; and, as a video player - 64GB mSD card is good for tons of playback offline, etc. < Updated impressions > Sim-1 is on AT&T and Sim-2 is on T-Mobile USA, WiFi is fine on 5Ghz (slower compared to Huawei's Google Nexus 6P and Pixel XL ... probably a hardware issue). Bluetooth is good, paired up & no issues with direct file transfers between devices. AccuBattery show its health at 96%, over a year later - SOT at 6h25m, screen off 49:04 and combined used time 28:52 - those seemed worst compared to my Nexus 6P & Pixel XL (both have fresh, new OEM battery installed within the last year) or spouse's Moto G6.

Just check & download the OTA, install - but, as always - it is "best" to backup your settings, data & save it securely on a standalone drive/cloud, just in case.

For those with other issues, I would do a full backup & clean flash it - read & follow the directions posted on Umi's official site.
[Android General] chooks06:
There was also a bump up of the security patch which I least expected.
[Android General] GhostRaiderMX:
Same, I'm happy that Umidigi is still updating this phone! Well probably only security updates. Doubt we'll ever see Android 10.
[Android General] chooks06:
I have no doubt that we'll not see Android 10 on this phone and maybe no more security patches too.
[Android General] IcedFlame:
It's been 10 days since you posted this and there's still no update for the EU version of the phone :rolleyes:

Current version is still E_V1.7_20200430
[Android General] Letitride:
IcedFlame ...

Greetings from NYC and I've been on the latest global firmware and satisfied (more than 13 months later) with how the rom is now "working" - except for battery life/standby time, it appeared to be worst than earlier ... it is what it is, maybe, it will be fixed at the next OTA update, we can hope & wish. The stock camera app now works 95% of the time, which is a significant & positive change for me with one of the earliest production model that shipped directly from their overseas factory (not from mainland China).

If you are looking for an improvement and not happy with the "earlier" EU rom, and you know how to use the tools given to cleanly flash the global rom - I would recommend going that way or route. There is practically no difference in functions or even LTE/radio bands for my needs, purposes & usage - whether on the global or EU rom; and, I have been switching back-and-forth between them ... hoping to find & settle on a stable & usable stock rom. Give it a try and see whether it is helpful to you.

Good luck & as always, best practice, is to backup your settlings & data, photos & documents, on the "SD" folder/partition, before flashing it clean (or, as I've been "lazy" - doing the simple OTA upgrade or dirty flash, without wiping all the partions / SD folder, at my own risks)

BTW, my AccuBattery wear status/health is still around 95% of stock/design capacity, which is pretty good - considering, and it is one of my backup/travel and project smartphone - to serve as a baseline/benchmark against other devices in my collection.