Sms and calls

Search This thread
By:
Advanced…
jonezy8873

jonezy8873

Senior Member
Dec 9, 2011
182
18
Tamworth
Google Pixel 5
Hi folks, just (today) got a 4gb chinese lenovo p780
All is good but i have a problem with text/sms,
Basicly i send a message to someone all is fine. If they reply it starts a new thread and just a number and no name.
The number i send too starts with 07 (im in uk) but whrn i recive its +44 so would this couse the phone not to be able join the 2 together or do i have to change all my numbers to (example +4479****** etc

Any help would be good

Cheers

Sent from my Lenovo P780 using XDA Free mobile app
 
D

Dark_Horse

Senior Member
Apr 16, 2008
120
30
London
jonezy8873 said:
Hi folks, just (today) got a 4gb chinese lenovo p780
All is good but i have a problem with text/sms,
Basicly i send a message to someone all is fine. If they reply it starts a new thread and just a number and no name.
The number i send too starts with 07 (im in uk) but whrn i recive its +44 so would this couse the phone not to be able join the 2 together or do i have to change all my numbers to (example +4479****** etc

Any help would be good

Cheers

Sent from my Lenovo P780 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

No problem here. If I have "Bob" in my phone book as 07xxx xxx xxx and Bob sends me a message, it shows up on the Lenovo as coming from "Bob" with phone number +4407xxx xxx xxx. I have a Chinese Lenovo too but flashed it with the ROW firmware for pure English.
 
jonezy8873

jonezy8873

Senior Member
Dec 9, 2011
182
18
Tamworth
Google Pixel 5
Thanks for the reply,
I want to flash a new rom but im stuck. I have root,
I have try to install cwm with mobile uncle but its in chinese!!!! Im totaly stuck now.

Sent from my Lenovo P780 using XDA Free mobile app
 
C

casaben

Senior Member
Dec 3, 2007
81
25
Leuven
If you decide to flash the phone, be careful. The rule is, if it's not broke, don't try to fix it :)

However, in case you still decide to go for it :
Watch out when you're using SP Flash on a recent model, it might (almost) brick your phone.
In addition to the thread mentioned above, also read this http://xdaforums.com/lenovo-p780/help/p780-bricked-flashing-wrong-rom-doesnt-t2749683
This phone is quite nice, and flashing different ROMs is easy if you know what you're doing. Please read as much info on this forum from other users first if you're not experienced in doing these things. :)
One point of attention is the modem in the phone. It's a bit problematic. Flashing a new rom might knock out your second sim card or give you bad reception.
Please refer to http://xdaforums.com/lenovo-p780/help/test-radios-4-row-t2761568 for tips.
 
  • Like
Reactions: jonezy8873
jonezy8873

jonezy8873

Senior Member
Dec 9, 2011
182
18
Tamworth
Google Pixel 5
thanks guys thats great, i have managed to put English cmw im just looking to be able to flash a new rom on it through cmw as all my computers run ubuntu or other linux.

any links would be great, thanks
 
stympy

stympy

Senior Member
Feb 15, 2010
2,118
904
Constanta
Lenovo P780
Samsung Galaxy A71
jonezy8873 said:
Hi folks, just (today) got a 4gb chinese lenovo p780
All is good but i have a problem with text/sms,
Basicly i send a message to someone all is fine. If they reply it starts a new thread and just a number and no name.
The number i send too starts with 07 (im in uk) but whrn i recive its +44 so would this couse the phone not to be able join the 2 together or do i have to change all my numbers to (example +4479****** etc

Any help would be good

Cheers

Sent from my Lenovo P780 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Hi. You need to do this:
1. go to Contacts - press menu button - fum menu press more features and settings - go to more contacts and feature - merge duplicate contacts.
2. After that you must do one thing that is hard iff you have to many contacts: edit contacts and put your country prefix in front of all contacts.

Tell me if this helped you.
 
  • Like
Reactions: jonezy8873
jonezy8873

jonezy8873

Senior Member
Dec 9, 2011
182
18
Tamworth
Google Pixel 5
Hi, thanks for reply. I had an update and its sorted it thanks.
Still want to know how to flash rom from recovery (without pc) cheers

Sent from my Lenovo P780 using XDA Free mobile app
 
C

casaben

Senior Member
Dec 3, 2007
81
25
Leuven
I hear you, also on Ubuntu, and although the latest version of SP Flash is supposed to work on Linux, didn't figure out how that would work, I guess it's command line messing.
So I got a Windows PC from somebody, sorry but that's the easiest way.

Unfortunately, P780 (and all MTK devices), are easy to flash so everyone is using that method.
Installing from recovery is not that popular, but there are exceptions.
Most of the time, you start out from a stock version, which you have now and backup, backup, backup that one. You'll probably need it if you want to install another ROM.

As far as I have learnt, there are a couple of ROMs you can install given that you have a stock ROM already running.
Either you stay on this forum, and you can try Life or Vibe, or you go to www.needrom.com/phone-roms/lenovo/serial-p/p780/ . Most ROMs there are recovery installable, and so suitable for your situation. So far, had no problems using ROW base with one of these.
vibeui.com (in Chinese, but apparently the 'official' Lenovo daughter site), offers Vibe 1.0 and 1.5 as recovery installable.
I've installed and played around with SLX, Vibe 1.0 and Vibe 1.5 (KitKat), all installable from recovery.
Although I tried to stay with Vibe 1.5 (because KitKat), I reverted back, mainly because:
- signal was worse than other ROMs
- I have a magnetic case working fine on stock but not at all on Vibe 1.5
- Battery drain problems, especially because of location services
- Location services not working for applications
- All in all, just a bit too buggy
SLX was the most pure Android I installed, but I missed the Lenovo specific additions.
In all honesty, I like the stock ROM after all, the Lenovo apps ans launcher, and settings are actually pretty good. I in fact like the Chinese stock rom more than the ROW (more settings, security app has more options,...), but a lot of stuff is Chinese, so no :)
One tip : on a stock version, install Xposed and the Gravitybox module, it's almost as good as installing another ROM. So much tweaking and modding, that I can customize whatever I want.
 
  • Like
Reactions: jonezy8873
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

P
Lenvo Theme center version 2.0 (Chinese version )
Replies
46
Views
312K
F
ffun735
stympy
  • Sticky
Rooting Tutorial for KitKat
Replies
285
Views
123K
T
the.daos
stympy
Lenovo Power Manager
Replies
43
Views
117K
B
bhavinlanse
stympy
IMEI NVRAM Restore Tools
Replies
71
Views
55K
I
irfanamin2
A
IMEI and Baseband is Unknown
Replies
24
Views
21K
P
popadic022

Top Liked Posts

24 Hours All time
  • There are no posts matching your filters.
  • 1
    D
    Dark_Horse
    Use the guide here http://xdaforums.com/lenovo-p780/development/lenovo-p780-guide-t2658144
    View
    1
    C
    casaben
    If you decide to flash the phone, be careful. The rule is, if it's not broke, don't try to fix it :)

    However, in case you still decide to go for it :
    Watch out when you're using SP Flash on a recent model, it might (almost) brick your phone.
    In addition to the thread mentioned above, also read this http://xdaforums.com/lenovo-p780/help/p780-bricked-flashing-wrong-rom-doesnt-t2749683
    This phone is quite nice, and flashing different ROMs is easy if you know what you're doing. Please read as much info on this forum from other users first if you're not experienced in doing these things. :)
    One point of attention is the modem in the phone. It's a bit problematic. Flashing a new rom might knock out your second sim card or give you bad reception.
    Please refer to http://xdaforums.com/lenovo-p780/help/test-radios-4-row-t2761568 for tips.
    View
    1
    stympy
    stympy
    jonezy8873 said:
    Hi folks, just (today) got a 4gb chinese lenovo p780
    All is good but i have a problem with text/sms,
    Basicly i send a message to someone all is fine. If they reply it starts a new thread and just a number and no name.
    The number i send too starts with 07 (im in uk) but whrn i recive its +44 so would this couse the phone not to be able join the 2 together or do i have to change all my numbers to (example +4479****** etc

    Any help would be good

    Cheers

    Sent from my Lenovo P780 using XDA Free mobile app
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    Hi. You need to do this:
    1. go to Contacts - press menu button - fum menu press more features and settings - go to more contacts and feature - merge duplicate contacts.
    2. After that you must do one thing that is hard iff you have to many contacts: edit contacts and put your country prefix in front of all contacts.

    Tell me if this helped you.
    View
    1
    C
    casaben
    I hear you, also on Ubuntu, and although the latest version of SP Flash is supposed to work on Linux, didn't figure out how that would work, I guess it's command line messing.
    So I got a Windows PC from somebody, sorry but that's the easiest way.

    Unfortunately, P780 (and all MTK devices), are easy to flash so everyone is using that method.
    Installing from recovery is not that popular, but there are exceptions.
    Most of the time, you start out from a stock version, which you have now and backup, backup, backup that one. You'll probably need it if you want to install another ROM.

    As far as I have learnt, there are a couple of ROMs you can install given that you have a stock ROM already running.
    Either you stay on this forum, and you can try Life or Vibe, or you go to www.needrom.com/phone-roms/lenovo/serial-p/p780/ . Most ROMs there are recovery installable, and so suitable for your situation. So far, had no problems using ROW base with one of these.
    vibeui.com (in Chinese, but apparently the 'official' Lenovo daughter site), offers Vibe 1.0 and 1.5 as recovery installable.
    I've installed and played around with SLX, Vibe 1.0 and Vibe 1.5 (KitKat), all installable from recovery.
    Although I tried to stay with Vibe 1.5 (because KitKat), I reverted back, mainly because:
    - signal was worse than other ROMs
    - I have a magnetic case working fine on stock but not at all on Vibe 1.5
    - Battery drain problems, especially because of location services
    - Location services not working for applications
    - All in all, just a bit too buggy
    SLX was the most pure Android I installed, but I missed the Lenovo specific additions.
    In all honesty, I like the stock ROM after all, the Lenovo apps ans launcher, and settings are actually pretty good. I in fact like the Chinese stock rom more than the ROW (more settings, security app has more options,...), but a lot of stuff is Chinese, so no :)
    One tip : on a stock version, install Xposed and the Gravitybox module, it's almost as good as installing another ROM. So much tweaking and modding, that I can customize whatever I want.
    View

New posts