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NIU Andy 5EI
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NIU Andy 5EI

Released: 2014, May. Released 2014, JulyStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
CPUDual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~65.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 256K colors
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
BrandNIU
ModelNIU Andy 5EI
RadioStereo FM radio
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Red, Blue, Green
Single1.3 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight160 g (5.64 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100 - SIM 1 or SIM 2
FeaturesLED flash
Internal4GB 512MB RAM
Released2014, May. Released 2014, July
Stand-byUp to 480 h (2G) / Up to 350 h (3G)
Announced2014, May. Released 2014, July
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC
Talk timeUp to 16 h (2G) / Up to 7 h 30 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions142.8 x 73.4 x 9.5 mm (5.62 x 2.89 x 0.37 in)
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

NIU Andy 5EI Overview

About NIU Andy 5EI NIU Andy 5EI is a discontinued device from NIU's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. NIU Andy 5EI has a wide variety of great specifications such as 4GB 512MB RAM with Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

NIU Andy 5EI can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the NIU Andy 5EI?

The NIU Andy 5EI supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does NIU Andy 5EI support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many NIU devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting NIU Andy 5EI void warranty?

Yes, rooting the NIU Andy 5EI will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does NIU Andy 5EI run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your NIU Andy 5EI.