Hisense A5 - Page 17

cartz · 02-23-2020, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kconan

Has anyone tried to pair a Samsung smartwatch?

The galaxy weareble app goes to Google play to download extra plug-ins but I guess if we install them manually before it may work... I hope.

There is a Galaxy Wearable app in the Hisense App Store (just search for galaxy). I have no idea if that works or not.

cartz · 02-23-2020, 07:04 PM

Edit: don't bother, sign in process still blocked.

There is now a Google Play Store app available on the Hisense app store. I have not installed this myself and have no idea if it is legitimate or safe to install. Just search for google to find it.

I'm happy with my Google-less A5 but thought maybe some of you would be interested in trying it.

I'd recommend being prepared to factory reset if the app is not what it appears. It's possible it may be dependant on one of the Google services apps also listed in the Hisense store.

Edit: the Go(followed by Chinese characters) app that appears in the search for google seems like it will install the Play store along with Google Play Services etc. If you install that app and run it, it tells you that it needs to install 3 apps (play services, the play store and one other). There's a button to press,to install these apps. Maybe this is worth trying too, I didn't proceed any further.

cartz · 02-24-2020, 05:30 PM

OK, you can ignore that. Have had it confirmed that the sign in process is still blocked.

ploum · 02-26-2020, 07:21 AM

So I installed the Go and the 3 apps. I now have the Google Play Store installed but there's a catch: it crashes on launch.

Having the Google web services installed has nevertheless changed something: I can launch Strava (but I can't login so it's useless). Also, Brain.fm doesn't warn me that Google services are not installed anymore.

On the other hand, Maps stopped working!

Marmous · 02-26-2020, 01:00 PM

Hi, I already asked @ploum this question on another social platform, if someone is living in France, what's your experience with the LTE networks on the A5 ?
I'm asking this because not all french LTE bands are available on the A5.

Thanks

skynet84 · 02-27-2020, 01:49 AM

To use Google Play store you can try to install Chat Partner
http://www.tuttoandroid.net/huawei/c...ei-784674/amp/
This is the apk that will install the three Google Services
You can download the APK here: http://dl.huaweiblog.de/gmsinstaller
I don't have hisense A5 but let me know if it works!

kconan · 02-27-2020, 03:17 AM

I receive today the A5 and the only thing worries me is not being able to install my paid apps.

I see with Aurora Store you can login with your own google account but it could be banned by google, so I'm not sure how risky is that.

I'll wait for google services alternative installations, thank you skynet84 for your suggestion but that apk (it's available in many sites) is made for huawei devices and not intended for other phones, theoretically.

lowsense · 02-27-2020, 07:33 AM

Finally someone who is good at Android is trying to root and install gapps on A5. Let's hope!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/and...se-a5-t4058081

kconan · 02-28-2020, 06:04 AM

Finally I received the A5 yesterday. I think I could get used to weird notification system and all the known limitations...

But something I'm not going give up is my Galaxy watch. I couldnt pair and i tried so many ways, I have all the apps needed, it's not even needed play services for the plugins but galaxy weareble app never finishes the initial pairing process.

So the A5 becomes a secondary device until I see a solution for this...

A least reading is a plesaure and it was the main reason to get it.

DaleDe · 02-28-2020, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kconan

Finally I received the A5 yesterday. I think I could get used to weird notification system and all the known limitations...

But something I'm not going give up is my Galaxy watch. I couldnt pair and i tried so many ways, I have all the apps needed, it's not even needed play services for the plugins but galaxy weareble app never finishes the initial pairing process.

So the A5 becomes a secondary device until I see a solution for this...

A least reading is a plesaure and it was the main reason to get it.

What are you using as a reading app?

kconan · 02-28-2020, 07:25 PM

I use Kindle, but I'm going to use Moon reader too.

Question Mark · 02-29-2020, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kconan

I use Kindle, but I'm going to use Moon reader too.

Moon+ Reader is my preferred reading app. Works very well on the A5. Actually, I'm reading more on the A5 now than I am on my various Onyx devices. I'm only using those for PDFs at the moment.

skynet84 · 02-29-2020, 10:14 PM

Maybe this?
https://www.getdroidtips.com/root-hisense-device/

nystagmus · 03-01-2020, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skynet84

Maybe this?
https://www.getdroidtips.com/root-hisense-device/

I dont think it would work. The guide is for mediatek and spreadturm devices. Meanwhile the A5 is a qualcomm snapdragon device

kconan · 03-01-2020, 04:29 PM

I'm testing the headphone jack of the A5 and I'm quite impressed, apparently it has a similar audio DAC like LG phones and there is a "hifi" setting delivering more power than usual.

If Hisense releases an international ROM or international model it would be a an outstanding special device...

02-23-2020, 07:04 PM	#242
cartz Zealot Posts: 115 Karma: 16544 Join Date: Jul 2007 Device: Inkpalm 5 Mini	Edit: don't bother, sign in process still blocked. There is now a Google Play Store app available on the Hisense app store. I have not installed this myself and have no idea if it is legitimate or safe to install. Just search for google to find it. I'm happy with my Google-less A5 but thought maybe some of you would be interested in trying it. I'd recommend being prepared to factory reset if the app is not what it appears. It's possible it may be dependant on one of the Google services apps also listed in the Hisense store. Edit: the Go(followed by Chinese characters) app that appears in the search for google seems like it will install the Play store along with Google Play Services etc. If you install that app and run it, it tells you that it needs to install 3 apps (play services, the play store and one other). There's a button to press,to install these apps. Maybe this is worth trying too, I didn't proceed any further. Last edited by cartz; 02-24-2020 at 05:32 PM.

02-26-2020, 01:00 PM	#245
Marmous Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2020 Device: none	LTE bands Hi, I already asked @ploum this question on another social platform, if someone is living in France, what's your experience with the LTE networks on the A5 ? I'm asking this because not all french LTE bands are available on the A5. Thanks

02-27-2020, 03:17 AM	#247
kconan Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: nonw	I receive today the A5 and the only thing worries me is not being able to install my paid apps. I see with Aurora Store you can login with your own google account but it could be banned by google, so I'm not sure how risky is that. I'll wait for google services alternative installations, thank you skynet84 for your suggestion but that apk (it's available in many sites) is made for huawei devices and not intended for other phones, theoretically. Last edited by kconan; 02-27-2020 at 05:11 AM.

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02-24-2020, 05:30 PM	#243
cartz Zealot Posts: 115 Karma: 16544 Join Date: Jul 2007 Device: Inkpalm 5 Mini	OK, you can ignore that. Have had it confirmed that the sign in process is still blocked.

02-26-2020, 07:21 AM	#244
ploum Zealot Posts: 147 Karma: 22818 Join Date: Apr 2013 Device: Pocketbook Touch HD 3 + koreader	So I installed the Go and the 3 apps. I now have the Google Play Store installed but there's a catch: it crashes on launch. Having the Google web services installed has nevertheless changed something: I can launch Strava (but I can't login so it's useless). Also, Brain.fm doesn't warn me that Google services are not installed anymore. On the other hand, Maps stopped working!

02-27-2020, 01:49 AM	#246
skynet84 Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 58 Join Date: Apr 2016 Device: none	To use Google Play store you can try to install Chat Partner http://www.tuttoandroid.net/huawei/c...ei-784674/amp/ This is the apk that will install the three Google Services You can download the APK here: http://dl.huaweiblog.de/gmsinstaller I don't have hisense A5 but let me know if it works!

02-27-2020, 07:33 AM	#248
lowsense Member Posts: 16 Karma: 1052 Join Date: Jan 2020 Device: Hisense A5	Finally someone who is good at Android is trying to root and install gapps on A5. Let's hope! https://forum.xda-developers.com/and...se-a5-t4058081

02-28-2020, 06:04 AM	#249
kconan Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: nonw	Finally I received the A5 yesterday. I think I could get used to weird notification system and all the known limitations... But something I'm not going give up is my Galaxy watch. I couldnt pair and i tried so many ways, I have all the apps needed, it's not even needed play services for the plugins but galaxy weareble app never finishes the initial pairing process. So the A5 becomes a secondary device until I see a solution for this... A least reading is a plesaure and it was the main reason to get it.

02-28-2020, 07:25 PM	#251
kconan Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: nonw	I use Kindle, but I'm going to use Moon reader too.

02-29-2020, 10:14 PM	#253
skynet84 Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 58 Join Date: Apr 2016 Device: none	Maybe this? https://www.getdroidtips.com/root-hisense-device/

03-01-2020, 04:29 PM	#255
kconan Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: nonw	I'm testing the headphone jack of the A5 and I'm quite impressed, apparently it has a similar audio DAC like LG phones and there is a "hifi" setting delivering more power than usual. If Hisense releases an international ROM or international model it would be a an outstanding special device...

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