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
  • Poll closed .
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redandwhitearmy

Senior Member
Dec 5, 2011
388
89
London
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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thinkvolt

Member
Feb 21, 2013
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I hope it will be availible in Germany. :)

Sent from my Lenovo A789
 
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jcervantes11

Senior Member
Aug 20, 2010
112
6
Doesn't IBM own Lenovo? Anyway's great high end company. Makes great laptop and desktop. If price is good I would buy this then note2. Is this first android run on intel? I love the finish and the specs. But it's only a 3g :(.
 

redandwhitearmy

Senior Member
Dec 5, 2011
388
89
London
But on android? Is these atom as powerful as desktop atoms because desktop cpu and mobile cpu are totally different class.
These are different but efficient.... like u see Dual core intel soc in this k900 matches performance of Octa core Samsung galaxy S4 ... there is difference of 6 cores and still it matches that performance.... desktops are still different class though... mobile devices cant score that kinda performance because of size of chip... Laptops have a powerful and bigger chip
 

tadimy

Member
Dec 29, 2011
25
4
nice smartphone ,i'm already using it now ,but ,i need somebody help me find a way to get root~ because lenovo have install many apps can't be removed ,i don't need them。。。~!~
 

jcervantes11

Senior Member
Aug 20, 2010
112
6
nice smartphone ,i'm already using it now ,but ,i need somebody help me find a way to get root~ because lenovo have install many apps can't be removed ,i don't need them。。。~!~

Please post video.

---------- Post added at 08:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:29 PM ----------

wait so it is only a 2g if i use tmobile? It goes up to 3g but why isn't it so it can be used on 4g network? This phone isn't worth nothing if data isn't quick.
 

Ha\/0c

Senior Member
Mar 5, 2013
269
59
Delhi
It was rumooured to come on 10th mat for under 25 k..
Still not arrived and priced around 536$ 30k...
Now i dont think i would buy that ...
Instead i would prefer a note 2... :D
 

MacGuy2006

Senior Member
Sep 15, 2006
930
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Please post video.

---------- Post added at 08:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:29 PM ----------

wait so it is only a 2g if i use tmobile? It goes up to 3g but why isn't it so it can be used on 4g network? This phone isn't worth nothing if data isn't quick.

I just ordered one from China, so I'll find out if it works with T-Mobile. Intel's modem chip definitely supports UMTS 850/900/1900/2100. But if for some bizarre reason it's blocked by Lenovo, it should work at least on AT&T's 2100.

But it appears that it probably should work with T-Mobile as well. See this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2286627
 
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jcervantes11

Senior Member
Aug 20, 2010
112
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I just ordered one from China, so I'll find out if it works with T-Mobile. Intel's modem chip definitely supports UMTS 850/900/1900/2100. But if for some bizarre reason it's blocked by Lenovo, it should work at least on AT&T's 2100.

But it appears that it probably should work with T-Mobile as well. See this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2286627

What is the top speed of AT&T's 2100. I want a phone to run straight talk tmobile but i want the tmobile 4g speed. Or att 4g speed.

---------- Post added at 12:55 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:54 AM ----------

I just ordered one from China, so I'll find out if it works with T-Mobile. Intel's modem chip definitely supports UMTS 850/900/1900/2100. But if for some bizarre reason it's blocked by Lenovo, it should work at least on AT&T's 2100.

But it appears that it probably should work with T-Mobile as well. See this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2286627

Please post picture and videos.
 

mclife

Senior Member
Jun 30, 2008
78
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I bought one from China. Its an awesome device so far. Will be posting an unboxing on youtube later today. The part that sucks right now is no Google Play. I've just been sideloading my apps, but no google apps. I am trying to find information on how to root it. So far I haven't found anything. Please chime in if you have any info on that.
 

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    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

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    2- give permissions rw-r-r

    NOTE: DO NOT ALLOW SUPERUSER TO AUTOUPDATE

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    -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 :)