Lenovo K900 [Discussion, Views, Google app support, root method, everything]

will you buy Lenovo K900 if it was available in your country at $460 or equivalent ?

  • Yes, definately

    Votes: 313 57.4%
  • Maybe if it gets famous/ gets dev support

    Votes: 174 31.9%
  • No, anyway

    Votes: 58 10.6%

  • Total voters
    545
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JoppyDP

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Nov 27, 2013
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Helppp, i just delete the supercamera, then i want to install the other version.
But its say 'app not installed'
How to fix this problem? Please help me :(

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xxx-man-by

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Jan 20, 2013
100
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Belarus
Helppp, i just delete the supercamera, then i want to install the other version.
But its say 'app not installed'
How to fix this problem? Please help me :(

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You should to install SuperCamera as a system application. It means install the app, then copy the installed Supercamera.apk from /data/app/ to the /system/app/ (of course with root permissions, and rw- r-- r-- rights) and reboot device.
 
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JoppyDP

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You should to install SuperCamera as a system application. It means install the app, then copy the installed Supercamera.apk from /data/app/ to the /system/app/ (of course with root permissions, and rw- r-- r-- rights) and reboot device.

I cant even install the SuperCamera :(

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JoppyDP

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Nov 27, 2013
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You can not install system app as normal apk

place super camera.apk in system/apps using root explorer( or any other app) and give right permissions as rw-r-r and then reboot.
this should solve it

I have do that, but it doesnt solve the problem. and i decide to flash vibe v4 again.

And thanks For the Help :)
 

Tegzike

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Dec 19, 2010
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OK guys, it might be I'm stupid, but what good is that build.prop file? And that rw r r permission?

Doesn't matter, searched after it! :)
 
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mikey199

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Apr 19, 2012
368
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Cedar Rapids
Merry Christmas all. Everything has worked perfect with the new update loving it. Noticed a lot of lenovo apps like to be granted su privileges but haven't noticed any difference between granting and denying besides lenovosafe which is for finding a lost phone backups ect. Rom is very smooth. Didn't notice much with the new build.prop figuring it's for the play store, will have to look at the file. Liked the lenovosafe app then updated it through lenovostore it became all chinese grrr. So uninstalled it using titanium backup and rebooted. It reinstalled itself and came back in english yay! I find lenovosafe a very nice app to have and keeping it around. Got rid of lots of lenovo apps such as store, video, themes, and chinese apps and it runs smooth. Using nova launcher prime works great have a 6x6 grid on the home screen vs the default 4x4, i think it looks better since it's a big screen use it! Maybe just me but i think the camera pictures look more grainy but also it's super cold here so haven't taken any outside shots. Video recording stabilizer is a nice addition. Haven't come across much chinese lettering mostly in the contacts but maybe I shouldn't have updated it. I might try uninstalling the update for it but it doesn't bother me much. Haven't had any problems at all. Now on another note my wife's lenovo same phone ordered at same time as mine just died. They are 6 months old bought in july. Her phone will not charge or turn on tried different chargers and everything and it's dead. It would charge super slow 2 days before it died. But anyone tried lenovo support and they are worthless. Going to ship back to china to liaow.com. Where we bought them.

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cvele.p

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Apr 7, 2013
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Yes, its very nice.
My questions: How can I change name of folder (chinese leters to english)?
How can I add new folder?
Also, on double tap contacts in dialer window I don't see keyboard anymore for contacts search, what was very usefull.
 

playa0506

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Nov 15, 2010
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APN issue or SIM issue or hadrware not sure

I have good data speeds, but sometimes it seems like the phone starts getting stuffed with packets and after awhile the signal gets reset, losing data and service temporarily. I've tried catching it by toggling the data toggle and it tells me something about the phone having gone into airplane mode, but the airplane icon never appears. I have tried adding different apns, but none seem to change anything. Is it the build.prop? I love the phone otherwise, but maybe there was another radio I can flash from the first roms?

Can someone compile a list of the modems to test them by flash?


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mikey199

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Apr 19, 2012
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Yes, its very nice.
My questions: How can I change name of folder (chinese leters to english)?
How can I add new folder?
Also, on double tap contacts in dialer window I don't see keyboard anymore for contacts search, what was very usefull.


To change the name of the folder tap on the folder then tap the chinese characters and you can rename it. Can't find how to add folders just widgets. Nova launcher is nice and does folders and lots of other useful things.

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l.Urker

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Jul 23, 2012
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Still waiting for the day Lenovo to release the full source code so devs can make a new kernel that doesn't starve the GPU that should be up there with the flagships but is worse then even the Note 2 ...
 

silvsilv

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OnePlus 7 Pro
2 small mods for VibeROM v4 by QuBeX:

framework-res.apk:
Removed Emergency call button from stock Lock screen (it's visible if you set security lock like pattern or PIN). I'm already tired of unintentional emergency call attempts.

Settings.apk:
Added battery usage stats in System settings (Device section).

You have to download file(s) and manually replace system apk(s) with them. Yes, you ought to know how to do this (or google it). These mods are completely independent, you may apply any one of them.
framework-res.apk is for \system\framework\, permissions are rw-r--r--. Device will reboot on change.
Settings.apk is for \system\app\, permissions are rwxrwxrwx. I had to deodex the file, so it's slightly bigger than original one.
 

XiaoAk

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Help

If it were root only I would note it, it is FULL

I installed VIBE ROM 4 and i am getting the same problem that my gapps (as I think not all gapps only the Google framework) are not working, they were working before but after I restarted my mobile they stopped working means whoever I open play store it shows "No Connection" and the others shows "Can't connect to server". please help me

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Yes, its very nice.
My questions: How can I change name of folder (chinese leters to english)?
How can I add new folder?
Also, on double tap contacts in dialer window I don't see keyboard anymore for contacts search, what was very usefull.

To add/create a folder just overlap the icon one over another the folder will be automatically created
 
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    I am proud to present :p
    VIBE-ROM V4
    ROOT GAPPS TWEAKED AND NOOB-FRIENDLY

    Instructions:

    1- unzip all the files in your "/sdcard/sdfuse/" folder

    2- Boot in droidboot mode (power+volUp)

    3- Choose sdupdate option

    4- Wait till finish

    6- Reboot

    OPTIMIZED BUILD.PROP

    http://d-h.st/EFX

    1- Replace it
    2- give permissions rw-r-r

    NOTE: DO NOT ALLOW SUPERUSER TO AUTOUPDATE

    Features

    -NO NEED TO WIPE sdDATA (obviously apps will be wiped)
    -All in one zip (root, gapps, tweaks)
    -inverted play store (battery and eyes friendly ;) , and solved dpi incompatibilities)
    -Root Explorer
    -No chinesse annoying bloatware
    -Default language english
    -Noob friendly

    NO NEED TO GRANT PERMISSIONS OR ANYTHING, ALL IS MADE TO WORK JUST FLASHING

    IT IS TESTED BY ME AND IT WORKS GREAT, SO IF IT DOESNT WORK FOR YOU, DO ALL THE STEPS AGAIN CAREFULLY


    I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DO SOMETHING WRONG AND "BRICK" YOUR DEVICE. However it is almost imposible to brick an android phone... and im here to help


    DOWNLOAD: http://bit.ly/JPe2R8 :D
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    See Pictures : http://www.trustedreviews.com/lenovo-k900_Mobile-Phone_review

    Lenovo K900 key specifications

    1) 5.5-inch 1080p IPS capacitive touch display
    2) Intel Atom Z2580 2GHz dual-core processor (Clover Trail+)
    3) 2GB RAM
    4) 16GB internal storage
    5) 13-megapixel camera with Sony's Exmor BSI sensor
    6) 2-megapixel front camera
    7) Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
    Video (Lenovo executive telling about market availability) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=w2LFxXwqVNo#t=147s
    will be sold in China, India, Russia, Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia in first phase.


    More images Benchmarks and detailed preview (use google translate) : http://hi-tech.mail.ru/review/misc/Lenovo_K900-prev.html


    For Root and Google apps(if missing) :
    Credit to cyman for finding this out
    Everything I write here is originally from lenovoforum.net (http://www.lenovohome.net/thread-161530-1-1.html) so every credit goes to them and also Google Translate, who helped me to understand that Chinese stuff;)

    1) So, first you have to download their package. Because it's a very slow connection, I'll offer it via my Dropbox. Please, can someone upload it on another hoster? This would be great, thanks. Anyway, the download link is: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ilxyuc9gimzpa0q/联想K900纯净版含google谷歌服务框架版已root线刷包 (1).rar PW for unpacking: www.lenovohome.net

    2) You have to install the things which you can find in one of the folders in this order: First IntelAndroidDrvSetup1.2.0 (you may try to install it with compatibility mode Windwos XP, worked for me), then iSocUSB-Driver-setup-1.0. 2.exe (during this process it will tell you, that you have to plug in your phone and turn it off with holding the power button for longer than 10 seconds and then turn it on again). If you suceed you will see that it installs a new driver "Colvertrail". At last, you may install ManufacturingFlashTool_Setup_6.0.2.exe.

    3) Now let's prepare the ManufacturingFlashTool for flashing our K900.
    I don't know how to put screenshots in here. So I just tell you: Go to settings and put in this values: SOC devices: VID: 8086, PID: 09EE / Android Devices: VID: 8087, PID: 09ef
    Check "Override". You'll find a screenshot of the settings in one of the Chinese Word files in the download folder;)

    4) Now you can open a file in ManufacturingFlashTool and you'll open the xml-File, which is in the Firmware-Folder (calles "flash-DVT3-CPU-sign")

    5) Now the program is ready to flash and says: "waiting for device". So this is what you have to do: Power off your K900 with holding the power button for 11 seconds. It may be black now but it is running! Plug the phone in and now it should detect it and automatically begin to flash. Wait until it's100%. Sometimes it reboots and it says "waiting for device" but it will finish.

    6) When you have completed 100%, you may detach the phone and power it on. It may take a few minutes for the first time but now you'll have Google Apps:)

    7) How to get ROOT: Go to superuser and hit the settings button in the right upper corner. Set "security" "Automatic response" to "allow". No you cann go back in the superuser app and hit "update", it should do a root now. For a better x86-compatible Root Explorer, you can install the apk in the attachement

    Please excuse my English. Maybe somebody can write a better Guide with pictures? But I know you wanted it fast:) By the way: If you can't execute the exe-Files, try to pack them into a new folder because Windwos seems to have problems with the folders with Chinese signs.



    I'm here for help you, and yes I bought K900 :)

    Here is the international .inb file to flash.
    Part One: How flash international version:
    1. create SDFUSE folder in the / of sdcard.
    2. insert inb file there
    3. go to fastboot mode (Vol+ + Power) and choose sdfuseupdate
    4. done.
    you'll get official international 47 rom (ROW region). It has google apps, it has play store.
    INB file is here:
    https://mega.co.nz/#F!xNdywAJA!AFbE_HikuoFODLpoc1j7Yg

    Part Two:
    I made HEX research and separated files from INB files. You'll not find those files in the internet, I didn't find it. So, I decided to research .inb
    For debug, you can find them here:
    https://mega.co.nz/#F!1YE1xDxC!IflBj13Im1549nu0feBvnw

    Part Three:
    I made root in the international 47 ROM.
    how to?
    1. download this system.img.gz:
    2. go to fastboot mode (make sure you flashed 47 INB file already).
    3. install manufacturing tool, all tools can be found here. https://mega.co.nz/#F!0UlDnLLR!IuQdqFqT-oIXtvRlQNtLBw Find fastboot in the program files folder, you'll need this fastboot.exe tool for intel phone.
    4. use cmd,
    fastboot erase system
    fastboot flash system system.img.gz

    by using those commands you re-flash system.img.gz that I made, it includes root (su library) and superuser. Superuser doesn't respond when need to allow or reject root, so you need to go and manually allow root rights in superuser for any application.

    system img rooted: https://mega.co.nz/#F!MZ0SXRIT!R1ZAawbEjKcRm3ZXFJ0siA

    Root was made by me, you'll not find this info in other sites. I write this info on xda first time.

    Enjoy!
    do not brick your phones, I'm not responsible if something you do wrong, but I tested and it works fine at my K900.
    Yes.

    But I found one more interesting thing. First time I flashed .inb file after chinese rom, but now I found full pack of fastboot files and flashed it (same 47 rom).

    https://mega.co.nz/#F!IJF2hLYI!GpcLinegjjcRM6puQa0GXg

    Wonder, but I have less heat releasing from the phone on the load of CPU.
    I don't know why.

    I recommend to flash full fastboot pack first, then boot and then step 4 - root.

    p.s. files are uploaded
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    727 root

    Here is rooted 727 ROM created by me:
    http://we.tl/hGjiHxuVXK

    I left rom completely stock, just added su-superuser. I tested it on my phone and it works fine.
    Load it with MFT tool. If you dont know how search this tread for instructions. I suggest you load whole rom as it is.

    After loading and all rebooting wait for first boot, it might be slow. Then go to superuser app and update binaries, same as always.

    Enjoy :).

    Dont forget to press thanks button...
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    I'm here for help you, and yes I bought K900 :)

    Here is the international .inb file to flash.
    Part One: How flash international version:
    1. create SDFUSE folder in the / of sdcard.
    2. insert inb file there
    3. go to fastboot mode (Vol+ + Power) and choose sdfuseupdate
    4. done.
    you'll get official international 47 rom (ROW region). It has google apps, it has play store.
    INB file is here:
    https://mega.co.nz/#F!xNdywAJA!AFbE_HikuoFODLpoc1j7Yg

    Part Two:
    I made HEX research and separated files from INB files. You'll not find those files in the internet, I didn't find it. So, I decided to research .inb
    For debug, you can find them here:
    https://mega.co.nz/#F!1YE1xDxC!IflBj13Im1549nu0feBvnw

    Part Three:
    I made root in the international 47 ROM.
    how to?
    1. download this system.img.gz:
    2. go to fastboot mode (make sure you flashed 47 INB file already).
    3. install manufacturing tool, all tools can be found here. https://mega.co.nz/#F!0UlDnLLR!IuQdqFqT-oIXtvRlQNtLBw Find fastboot in the program files folder, you'll need this fastboot.exe tool for intel phone.
    4. use cmd,
    fastboot erase system
    fastboot flash system system.img.gz

    by using those commands you re-flash system.img.gz that I made, it includes root (su library) and superuser. Superuser doesn't respond when need to allow or reject root, so you need to go and manually allow root rights in superuser for any application.

    system img rooted: https://mega.co.nz/#F!MZ0SXRIT!R1ZAawbEjKcRm3ZXFJ0siA

    Root was made by me, you'll not find this info in other sites. I write this info on xda first time.

    Enjoy!
    do not brick your phones, I'm not responsible if something you do wrong, but I tested and it works fine at my K900.
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    ROOT GAPPS TWEAKED AND NOOB-FRIENDLY SYSTEM.IMG.GZ FOR VIBE ROM

    Instructions(*):
    (*)Make sure you have vibe rom installed :silly:

    1-Unzip

    2-Place the system.img.gz in "/sdcard/sdfuse" folder

    3-Power the device in droidboot mode (power+volUp)

    4-Choose sdupdate

    5-Wait till finish (The error fastboot flash failed is normal, dont worry)

    6-Reboot

    DOWNLOAD LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8KrGAeeg12lZ3otbXVReDRfV1E/edit?usp=sharing

    NO NEED TO GRANT PERMISSIONS OR ANYTHING, ALL IS MADE TO WORK JUST FLASHING

    IT IS TESTED BY ME AND IT WORKS GREAT, SO IF IT DOESNT WORK FOR YOU, DO ALL THE STEPS AGAIN CAREFULLY
    If then it is still anything not working tell me

    I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DO SOMETHING WRONG AND "BRICK" YOUR DEVICE. However it is almost imposible to brick an android phone... and im here to help


    PLAY STORE INCOMPATIBILITIES

    For app incompatibilities in the play store I heavily recommend you to download this multiDPI play store https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8KrGAeeg12lZFJsOWE2NGVpZXc&usp=sharing

    To install it:

    1-Move the 2 files (phonesky.apk and googleservicesfrmework.apk) to /system/app and accept replacing the old ones.

    1.1-I dont think it is needed any permission but if you have problems grant all permissions to both files

    2-Reboot and you are done :)