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[Android General] rico69310:
Hello everyone

I root my UMIDIGI A5 Pro with this method, without TWRP, I of course unlock the bootloader before with minimal_adb_fastboot_v1.4.3.zip, under Windows 10 64Bits

root

https://community.umidigi.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=17376

Warning the phone has been reset

I lost the camera icon

Unlock bootloader

https://community.umidigi.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=18657&extra=page=1
[Android General] redjersey:
Anyone having problem setting up the virgin mobile sim card?

I added 2 sim cards (rogers (call) + virgin mobile (data) ), then I go to mobile settings and disable the rogers data. If I do so, I'll only see my virgin mobile 3g signal. I can't change it to 4g, can't edit / add apn. Even though I see the 3g signal I can't even use it to connect to the internet.

If I take out the rogers sim and only use the virgin mobile sim (tried both slot), no signal detected.
[Android General] hannah187:
I got this phone too and absolutely loving it.

Looking for a TWRP + custom ROM for this phone at this stage.
[Android General] Letitride:
Mine is on AT&T 3G roaming (no data) in Slot 1, Google Fi = T-Mobile (data only) 4G/LTE in Slot 2, and I can configure mine to use data in Slot 2. Voice call & SMS/text messaging (roaming) seemed fine, that is with both slots active.

Have you checked your Phone Info settings - from Dialer, input *#*#4636#*#* -

Testing >> Phone Information & see

"Set Preferred Network Type:" is it LTE/UMTS auto (PRL) ??

take a look at the various status, anything look ususal ?

Go back out to Settings, look under Network & Internet, then under Mobile network, open the Advanced screen and also check your SIM cards, are the "Preferred Sim" set correctly ? Are the APN settings for Virgin and Rogers correct ? Might want to edit & manually save them.

Whenever I use/move my Fi data sim around, I have to manually configure its APN setting to use data ... on the Nexus, Moto, Samsung, Xiamomi, etc.
[Android General] luchardi:
Hello, I have two orders waiting to be shipped from AliExpress. I'm a little worried about the camera reviews. I wanted to know if at least it's decent. the idea is to replace a G4 play and a moto g5 plus with these two. But cancel them if they are worst. thanks in advance.

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[Android General] Letitride:
Hola ?? I just re-checked Umidigi tech support fourm for a newer update/patch/release to fix the camera app - still, nothing ... no can't do.

Based on the specs - it's good hardware so I am thinking, their IT should come up with a better App to fix this for everyone, or else, I think many of us will be filing a dispute & bad press/publicity isn't going to help this small & growing company looking to get ahead against Xiaomi, Huawei & others (and, I still use those devices) The latest OTA dated 07052019 fixed the status-bar, touch-screen issue but not the camera app.

Main problem, it sometimes open & when it does, it's fine for a quick picture or 2 or more, not concerned about super sharp or extra HD images, etc. ... just that it works. Well, most of them, it just freeze up, not FC'd but totally unresponsive, period and that is annoying & unacceptable. It is running pure Android One 9.0 software/OS - everything else is fine, thus far. We have the Motorola X4 and G6, sold the Nexus 6 and traded the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P, and have a pretty good feel on what to look for and expect out of this - not a $500 mid/high-end smartphone & not going to compare it to my backpup iPhone SE (gasp ... )

Umidigi just need to fix it for everyone to get a smooth, working Camera App. Now, I could try to install, sideload or run other Camera App but I won't - it's a brand new device and I want the stock app to work as advertised.

Don't know your ordering date as their shipping is clearly backlogged seriously, mine was paid in full on May 21 and just got it 5 days ago ... fingers crossed, maybe by the time you get it delivered, the problem is fixed & OTA firmware/app are released to address the problem.

Not sure if Umidigi will agree to cancel & refund if you open a dispute unless the deadline has expired without shipping info, and AliExpress cancelled & issued a refund automatically.

I've uploaded the screenshot of the "current" OTA patch that did NOT fix #1, #2 or #3 on mine as claimed.

The 2nd. screenshot show what I saw when I open the Camera App.
[Android General] luchardi:
First of all thanks for the huge answer!!!

Then, did you installed CameraMX/ OpenCamera or CyCamera from play store? Just to check if is o

Not related to a hardware problem of the cameras?

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[Android General] Letitride:
Yes, I did - camera hardware looks functional, once it is open from CameraMX or stock App, I can also switch to Front Camera ... it is as if the App needs to be warmed up, open & close a few times and then it will work smoothly (flash, video, HDR & other sub-settings worked), until the next time. Impression, not a hardware issues or problem/failure.) Tried again this morning (7/16) to open & use the Camera App, frozen & stuck, doesn't work - CameraMX opened it, but very slow and after switching to front camera & then back to main, it got blurry !!

Issues has been reported/commented on FB already, when I get time later - will try to email/contact their tech support to see (if they answer/respond ....)

Update #2 - Using AccuBattery, which I charged to 95% - mine shown about 67 hours standby time, 9 h 32 m SOT (screen on time) and standby time of 111 hr ... (as shown on screenshots) - "Data Saver" is ON ... others can compare. A screenshot of the A5 Pro's system/about as well.

Lastly, a side by side view of the A5 Pro (6.3" screen) next to the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Global (5.8" screen) both running stock 9.0 Android One with Nova Laucher, both in a slim case. Included non-slip free case in black is very slim and fit is fine, probably not a lot of protection if it is dropped - but, it will do for now, few if any aftermarket case designed for this for better/stronger protection.
[Android General] DannyB01:
Ordered and paid on June 24th. Still hasn't shipped. Curious to see what a $100 Chinese phone can do. Not looking to rule the world with it, just hoping the camera is fixed, or that a 3rd party camera solves the problem for now
[Android General] luchardi:
I got today my first shippement [emoji1]

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[Android General] Xakep1993:
Normal working ? SafetyNet OK ?
[Android General] rico69310:
Hi all :)

[MENTION=7772778]Xakep1993[/MENTION]

Okkkkk :good:

use the Busybox for Android NDK module from Magisk
[Android General] zerox21:
[MENTION=1620241]rico69310[/MENTION] if it's not hard, can you do screenshot of list of cameras in "Device Info HW" app?

When you have root access you will see more information on this app.
[Android General] Msan2000:
I'm on 1.4 non EU firmware.. I don't really have any issues with the camera besides auto focus is a bit wonky and they are not the greatest quality..

I do see some green once in a while if using Duo.

I took several pictures in normal,wide and front and switched back and forth without any issues.

I have not tested the video function yet..
[Android General] gsmtinkerer:
busybox for android NDK

Call Recorder - SKVALEX

Curl for android

exSDCard Access Enabler

GNU Utils for Android

MuteCameraSounds

rclone-mount

Riru core

Riru EdXposed

Youtube vanced (uninstall youtube updates first)
[Android General] manuelmnf:
And with theses modules, what did you get in the normal phone life?
[Android General] BackHandLegend:
For some reason, even after rooting, I can't change the permissions for the SYSTEM folder. Adaway doesn't work because lack of permissions concerning the SYSTEM folder, and every time I get into the custom recovery it asks me to input a password to unencrypt the device. I never put a password on...
[Android General] StaryMuz:
Inappropriately implemented.

The procedure was previously published here.

(For firmware 1.4, however, it is necessary to use TWRP with a new kernel. Other than specified.

It was also later recommended Magisk 19.0 and not later.)
[Android General] manuelmnf:
Someone can do a all in one post about all the progress with the A5 PRO??
[Android General] FR8148:
My phone is working properly. No problems with cameras, volume calls loud and clear (with Goodev volume booster) , rooted, sip calls working and so on.

There are only two issues:

1 - Constantely "System UI stoped". I cleared cache, reboot the phone several times, but no avail. The system ui keeps stoping randomly. Anyone with this problem? Any solution?

2 - Impossible to make backup to google drive if there is some screen lock: pin, patern or password. The button "Backup now" is disabled. If I change the screen lock to none or swipe then the "backup now" button is activated and it is possible to make a backup to google drive. Anyone else has experienced this condition? I think the backup should be done whatever the screen lock, like other phones. Any solution?

Other than this, the phone is great on its price range. We can't forget it is far from beeing a flagship.
[Android General] manuelmnf:
With method did you use for root?
[Android General] FR8148:
I aplied root with twrp. I used magisk v19.0 because versions more recent didn't allow introduce one file on system/etc/permissions to access native sip. On reboot the file disapeared. With magisk v19.0 the file remains.

If I didn't need root I could put the file with twrp and it would stay there but I need root for apps that need it like adaway.
[Android General] Seleipre:
If you have root, get Device Info HW and you'll be able to edit your sound settings from it via root, I've not received my A5 Pro yet so I can't totally be sure it works here too, but you should see some advanced settings when root is enabled for the app. From there you can fully edit the amount of sound for each speaker and media type. That's call volume, mic volume and media volume, max volume for speakers and so on. Just give it a try.
[Android General] gm_meloo:
bug

[IMG="bug"]https://drive.google.com/open?id=1PLNYI1waay1lpHUsI60za5exXWFV9jOZ[/IMG]

hangs and restarts

apps stop working

Any solution?

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YES!!! :(
[Android General] Jtizzle3264:
No issues with the camera here, sometimes focus not the greatest and some pics don't look amazing, but I'm not complaining about a $99 phone. I do notice the green flickers with duo, but don't use that. Looking forward to hopefully more development with the phone and trying to acquire root with the mentioned methods. If anyone is interested in cases, I ordered a couple Ocube cases on Gearbest and they are nice for only a couple bucks! Shipping took about 12 days total.
[Android General] manuelmnf:
I found a really good post https://www.ayudaroot.com/ root/umidigi/rootear-umidigi-a5-pro -con-android-9-pie/

This method work perfectly. I cant post url so i post with spaces
[Android General] gsmtinkerer:
where are those files located and which lines do we edit?
[Android General] kadov:
Great! Thanks
[Android General] Seleipre:
Actually, I can't really remember; if you could wait a couple of days when I receive my unit, cos the phone I'm using right now doesn't have root and I'm not planning to root it. So if you could wait, or you can just keep checking out the settings in the app
[Android General] DEORYZE:
Can't receive call and SMS/MMS

Hi guys, i have a problem with my UMIDIGI A5 Pro. I can't receive any incoming calls or SMS. I can make a call or send a sms but can't receive. I tried to factory reset the phone and it worked again !... until i reboot it and it doesn't work again...

Can someone help me ? I know it is not an issue with my sim card, it is with the phone.

Thanks !

-DEORYZE
[Android General] pimser:
use second sim tray
[Android General] DEORYZE:
That's the first thing i did but nope. I think i found the problem but i can't find a solution. The problem is the security. When my phone is protected by a password, there is a message at each startup of my phone " To start Android, enter the password", i enter the password and that why the i can't receive any calls or sms because... I DON'T KNOW ! But when i remove all the security ( no face id no fingerprint no pin code no password no schema), there is not the message at the startup, but then i can perfectly receive any calls or sms. I read somewhere that the messages appears because the phone is crypted but i didn't crypt the phone. I think it was already crypted but it is a brand new. So my question is this, how can i remove the crypting on my phone ?

-DEORYZE
[Android General] mbgm8ndb:
Still have "System UI has Stopped" issue.

Tried reflashing, and still have the issue. Seems to happen when the phone first restarts and a couple of times during the day.

Can't identify any particular apps that cause it.

I have also tried uninstalling Google Services and reinstalling, but no luck. Have updated to 1.4 and still have the issue.

Let me know if anyone has any luck with this issue.
[Android General] Letitride:
What is your carrier/network's APN - have you re-check them ? Using Network Cell Info Lite from Play Store, install & run it to look at the detailed Stats, including what band your sim is using.

If you could, rename/delete the current or existing APN. Create a new APN and save it. Reboot and see if it helped. It's most likely a corrupted APN configuration or setting. Sometimes, turning on Airplane Mode & off again can help

Are you on the latest V1.4 firmware already when doing a clean, full factory reset ? Are you comfortable using SPFT to carefully flash the full ROM, which will wipe everything clean - backup your data, settings, etc. first.

I've ran mine using both sim slots and 4 different cellular networks, including 2 MNVO and everything seemed fine with voice calling, VoIP and SMS/MMS.
[Android General] DEORYZE:
[IMG="APN"]https://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2019/33/6/1566070749-screenshot-20190817-212102.png[/IMG]

I can't change or delete the APN

My sim is using band 7.

Yes i am on V1.4 firmware when doing factory reset. I have already used SPFT to flash the official V1.4 ROM from community.umidigi.

I really dont think that it is APN problem or a sim problem. It is the firmware that when i put a password, it wont work until i remove the password and reboot it.
[Android General] FR8148:
To my knowledge you can't remove the encrypting unless you install twrp, delete/format data partition and install dm-veryfy remove zip. I think this works. But you don't need such a mess. I also have issues with the screen protection (see my post above #187). In my case it affects the backup to goofle drive.

You may protect the screen with pw, pin or ... But during the process the system asks if you want the protection to be active at startup (I don't remember the exact words but it is something like that). Answer NO. This way, the system doesn't ask the (protection- pw, pin, ...) and starts normally. See if this can solve your problem.

In my case, if I want make a backup to google drive, I have to remove the screen protection (choose none or swipe) loosing even fingerprints. No doubt it is a software bug. But I think umidigi will never fix it. Pitty.
[Android General] DEORYZE:
Can you explain to me how to do it for removing the encrypting with dmveryfy remove please ?
[Android General] DEORYZE:
Sorry guys if i wasted your time trying to help me but it worked. I did a Factory reset just in case ( it was the 16 Factory reset that i did) and i notice that there was a message before the fingerprint saying that (in short) if i press yes, it will crypt my phone and won't receive calls, SMS, notifications. And i haven't notice that. So yeah, now it work like a charm. Thanks anyway !:p
[Android General] gsmtinkerer:
if you can't change or delete the apn , add a new one. what carrier are you using?
[Android General] Seleipre:
I don't think that's necessary, just uncheck ask password on startup when putting a password or pin, if you don't uncheck it, it'll encrypt the phone automatically. So when next you're adding protection make sure to say no to that

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Please gimme advice cos I'm really impatient right now, I pre-ordered my unit on July 7th and it shipped on August 1st and it has been in transit since then, did someone else experience something similar to this?

Btw I'm in Nigeria but I'm not at the location of the shipping address, I waited and I had to go to school, I'm just a bit confused and I need some answers :crying::crying:
[Android General] pimser:
its just normal for this phone, comming from china
[Android General] isvik:
I'm trying to root using Magisk but stuck on trying to unlock the bootloader.

With the phone in fastboot mode, Windows shell command "fastboot flashing unlock" returns <waiting for device>.

OEM unlocking is enabled and USB debugging is enabled in file transfer mode. I'm using the MTK_Driver_Auto_Installer_SP_Drivers_20160804 in Windows 8.1. I can see my SD card in Windows 8.1 but not the phone's internal storage.

Using "adb devices" with the phone in OS mode returns a number starting with A5PRO... so I assume adb finds the phone OK. Using "fastboot devices" with the phone in OS mode returns <waiting for device>. Changing the driver in Windows Device Manager from ADB Composite Interface to Android Bootloader Interface makes no difference. What am I doing wrong? Am I using the wrong Windows drivers? Is there a reliable rooting method?

Thanks.
[Android General] ZERK0:
try install this https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/camera/camera-5-1-014-171916386-release/
[Android General] FR8148:
From your post it seems you don't put the phone in fastboot mode. After "adb devices" give the command "adb reboot bootloader". The phone must reboot in fastboot mode, and fastboot commands must work.
[Android General] isvik:
Yes, the phone reboots ok into fastboot mode after I type "adb reboot bootloader". It's just that the "fastboot flashing unlock" command doesn't seem to do anything when the phone is displaying that it is in fastboot mode. Do you have to wait a while for the bootloader to unlock after you type fastboot flashing unlock?
[Android General] KimLe:
If you installed all drivers and working. After you type fastboot flashing unlock, the phone screen will shows ( very small text) VOL+ to select to unlock bootloader and VOL- to cancel.
[Android General] FR8148:
After command to unlock there is a message on phone asking you to confirm you really want to unlock. The letters are so small that can be no noticeable. Do you see this message? If yes you have to answer. Else may be you are using an old version of fastboot and you must search for an updated one. Search for "minimal adb and fastboot". I think it is the most recent version and works very well.

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After command to unlock there is a message on phone asking you to confirm you really want to unlock. The letters are so small that can be no noticeable. Do you see this message? If yes you have to answer. Else may be you are using an old version of fastboot and you must search for an updated one. Search for "minimal adb and fastboot". I think it is the most recent version and works very well.
[Android General] Seleipre:
How long did it take you to get yours
[Android General] pimser:
took 1 month
[Android General] DEORYZE:
Guys, do you have a good camera app for the umidigi A5 Pro ? Even Open Camera is not very good for this device. And if possible a camera app that is compatible with the wide angle camera. And a camera app that where we can choose what led flash light we want to use (either the white or yellow flash or both)
[Android General] Letitride:
[MENTION=10085637]DEORYZE[/MENTION] - several posts above yours, someone suggested another version of Google Camera ... tried it myself, no good either - just like another version that some reported to be working. Ditto for myself checking out some of the mod'd GCAM ported. Open Camera is nice with more options & settings, but only when the camera "lens" open for me - at least the wide angle one, the rear/main triple cameras has been 95% of my problem, usually can get the front/selfie to open.

Umidigi tech support is really poor, bad - no idea when they will release v1.5 update and whether they are capable of fixing and coding their camera apps to get all the cameras working as advertised. Not everything is experiencing these problems the same way, although even when it is "working at the moment" being in good (not "sharp") focus and color-balanced - not assured.
[Android General] Seleipre:
1 month from order time or shipping time?

It's been a month and 2 weeks since I ordered.

Been in transit since August 1st
[Android General] DEORYZE:
Google Camera doesn't even open on my device. The phone good for the price but the camera is... Well you know what it is. And now there will be the Umidigi X and i am sure that the Umidigi X will also be full of bug.
[Android General] pimser:
order time
[Android General] DEORYZE:
Even for me it does that but then nothing even when i type fastboot devices.
[Android General] manuelmnf:
Use the tool I posted some post ago
[Android General] DEORYZE:
But then, if i unlock the boot loader, will i still get ota updates ? If i flash TWRP, will i still get updates ?

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And after i unlock the boot loader, can i lock it again ?
[Android General] DEORYZE:
So i did it and on my phone , it says that if i unlock the boot loader, it may void the warranty. If i later i decide to lock again the boot loader (how ?), will the warranty come back ?
[Android General] KimLe:
You can lock or unlock the phone boot loader as will.

Do the same steps as unlock boot loader but with this command "fastboot flashing lock"

The question should be " if i lock the boot loader, it may void the warranty???" The answer is absolutely "NO".
[Android General] DEORYZE:
So there is no risk to void the warranty ?

Plus, i won't do the unlocking right now, i'll wait when a custom rom comes out.
[Android General] StaryMuz:
No alternative rom available yet.

The Treble GSI is not directly applicable.

Our device is non-A/B type with system-as-root (b type).

GSI uses a non-A/B device with an A-only system, or an A/B device with a system-as-root (b) system.
[Android General] manuelmnf:
Today a strange "hot mark" appear in my screen, in the left top corner. This phone will make me crazy
[Android General] Letitride:
For those wondering about A5Pro's camera issues, here is one about it on Youtube -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLq0ZcNyUPI&t=25s

As for the filed "Dispute" with Aliexpress to return/refund/exchange & get warranty service for a defective product, it has been going back and forth with Umidigi. They suggested updating & checking for a wireless update to the latest rom to fix it, LOL. Then, they proposed to ship me a new one but changed their mind. I rejected all those and just got a new proposal, to ship it back and upon receipt, they will issue a full refund and reimburse for my shipment cost.

Before I do that & start packing everything back into the box, I will do one last full factory reset, a fresh install & restore the basic Apps again, and see whether the camera will perform better ... not seeing Umidigi promising a new OTA/rom update anytime soon with fixes.

At this point, I am unsure and do not have confidence they can adequately update & support their Apps and do regular OTA updates, etc. including basic Android Security (monthly) updates - it looks like it is the best option/offer to settle this, and, drop the Umidigi from my collection of smartphone ... still got my Xiaomi, Huawei Honor and an old Blu R1HD (all dual-sims global, but with fewer LTE bands) along the Motorola G4 and an iPhone SE for travel, I will get by fine. Maybe, I will track down a decent pre-owned one from OnePlus or even Nokia to play.