Frequently asked questions (Beginners guide through forum) A6000

[JovanSijacki]

I don't want to be rude but I am starting to get a little annoyed with same questions repeating over and over on all threads so i decided to post some answers here where they could be easily accessed.

1. Q:""Can i flash this Marshmallow/Lollipop/Nougat rom over my stock KitKat?"
A:The answer in most cases is that you cant (except in ED300 CM12.1 Rom but its still preferred that you flash stock Lollipop firmware separately).For those who don't want to waste their time flashing Stock rom there is an alternative flash-able zip could be found here
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/len...itkat-lolipop-firmware-base-switcher-t3249046 - for A6000
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-a6000/how-to/firmware-base-switcher-a6000-plus-t3411914 - for A6000 Plus.

2.Q:"Where can i find TWRP recovery for my firmware?"
A:Here you go
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-a6000/how-to/twrp-development-wt86518-t3498524 - Lollipop/Marshmallow/Nougat recovery developed by TingyiChen
- https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B2xkkOmw_M2NNXlVYnFYZnRIZHc?usp=sharing - made by SevenMaxs
TWRP 2.8.6.1 Is KitKat only compatible recovery
TWRP 2.8.7.7 Is Lollipop only compatible recovery
TWRP 3.0.2.0 Is Lollipop/Marshmallow/Nougat compatible recovery
*I couldn't find official links so i uploaded files to my google drive if any developer has a problem with this he can DM me and i will update the links *

3.Q:"Does this rom support VoLTE?"
A:So long there isnt a rom that supports VoLTE (As far as i know).There is some lib or source code problem with VoLTE (idk i am not a developer).There is a thread about this topic here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-a6000/help/lenovo-a6000-plus-volte-support-t3418004 -

4.Q:"Does this rom/kernel support OTG?"
A:No there is not.OTG support is a kernel feature that isnt available for our device.Maybe devharsh1998 is working on this maybe he isnt who knows be patient.

5.Q"Which rom is the best?"
A:Answer for this question is subjective you can always easily try couple of them.I like mshoaib7 ports i am currently on Nexus Experience ROM but i plan on switching to nougat soon.

6.Q"ED300 links aren't working?"
A:ED300 isn't developing for our device anymore and his thread links are not working but you can try some of the files that are on his androidfilehost folder
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=96089
This isn't tested by me and since the development stopped they are not recommended since bugs can't be fixed anymore.

7.Q"My phone is bricked heeeellllppppp?!?!"
A:If you are stuck on a splash screen/bootlogo
Can you enter recovery by restarting your phone and holding vol+ and vol-.If answer is yes just reflash the rom or try different one.If you cant enter recovery mode but can enter fastboot mod by holding vol - when restarting the device then follow this quide :

https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-a6000/how-to/how-to-bring-phone-to-life-fastboot-t3561070

If your phone is showing only black screen or isnt booting at all you can try QFIL unbricking method

Disclaimer:
Nothing of this is my work all credits go to the developers i am just trying to make it easier for the developers and to try and answer noobier questions that are flooding the development threads.If you think some answers need further explanations or you have some more questions feel free to PM me.Enjoy roms and happy flashing

 

[Joker_XD]

Reserved

 

[JovanSijacki]

8.Q:How to change cache and data to f2fs

A:You need to have a recovery that supports f2fs thats burgexx and tingychan 3.0.3.0 and 3.0.2.0 twrp
Be ware all your data will be wiped!

Step 1: go to wipe format data type yes and wipe all
Step 2: Comeback slide the option "Slide to do factory Reset"
Step 3: Go to Advanced Wipe Section Select all Partitions "Expect SD-Card/External Storage"
Step 4: Wipe them all
Step 5: after wipe is complete select cache "Click on change file system type" and you will find f2fs option there hit it
Step 6: Do same for data that is Select "data " click "Change File System type" hit f2fs
Step 7: Flash Latest Rom & Gapps Reboot enjoy

Thanks to @somnath pal for his short but clear tutorial
Also you need to be sure that rom that you plan on using suports f2fs (dev harsh roms and some of the mshoaib ports)
And also kernel (for now only Phantom-Reborn)

9.Q:My IMEI is lost what should i do??!
A:Follow this guide
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-a6000/how-to/fix-signal-imei-lenovo-a6000-a6000-via-t3421021

10.Q:How to flash official firmware/rom?
A: Go to this thread,https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-a6000/how-to/lenovo-a6010-plus-stock-rom-t3407963
find ROM for your device download it.Unpack zip transfer system.zip and yourregion.zip (yourregion.zip is optional and if you live in india its probably india.zip) and flash it in TWRP recovery.Go to wipe, swipe to factory reset then go to install and select system.zip ,swipe to install it then select yourregion.zip and swipe again,reboot.If you are having problems with TWRP flash stock recovery via fastboot or flashify etc..

 

[mr.anonymous12]

Thanks for this thread but there are still a lot of noobs asking for volte

 

[amit.tiger12]

Hi, phone water damaged 2 days ago..
I tried and saved it. But now Camera and flash not working.
Whenever I open camera it says "stopped working".
Is there still water inside out? Camera?
What I can do?? I tried clean flashing latest RR ROM.
But it says the same thing.
Anything hardware related repair can be done from home?
How much it will cost for camera and flash repair? For a6000+
Thank you.

 

[Sarthok Pahan]

Can anyone pls make a latest miui rom for lenovo a6000 plus???pls,pls

 

[Muzzamil Zamil]

When will you Create Android OREO 8.0 Based Custom ROM
For Lenovo a6000, Im very Excited about Android OREO ???

 

[[email protected]]

Im facing this network dropping issue in my lenovo a6000+. whenever i call someone network drops or sometimes when i try to load insta video.and its also effects second slot sim.pleasss help me im sick of this problem.any solution? Im using miui 8.2 stable custom rom .

 

[JovanSijacki]

Hi, phone water damaged 2 days ago..
I tried and saved it. But now Camera and flash not working.
Whenever I open camera it says "stopped working".
Is there still water inside out? Camera?
What I can do?? I tried clean flashing latest RR ROM.
But it says the same thing.
Anything hardware related repair can be done from home?
How much it will cost for camera and flash repair? For a6000+
Thank you.

Its probably hardware problem.Camera or flat cable died from water.

 

[JovanSijacki]

When will you Create Android OREO 8.0 Based Custom ROM
For Lenovo a6000, Im very Excited about Android OREO ???

I am not a developer i am just helping them.Dont spam threads with this question.Developers have life outside xda and when they manage to get it working they will share it with us

 

[amit.tiger12]

Its probably hardware problem.Camera or flat cable died from water.

I tried replacing other device camera..
I tried replacing it with Lenovo vibe p1m camera.
When opened camera application it shows front camera without any problem but does not show back camera.

 

[pampiii21]

How can I root my phone?

 

[biki28]

How can I root my phone?

Install a custom recovery and flash a root solution from the recovery like magisk.

 

[Kallyansin]

What is the safe overclocking value in lenovo a6000 1 GB variant (GPU..CPU)

 

[Dennyave1]

Dennyave1

How do I install without the Android 9 PC and everything related to this process on the Lenovo A6000 with Android 5.0.2? Is this possibility of installation at all real (possible) ??? ... I am technical since birth technical antitalent, if possible I ask for a description of how to process to be successful answere !!! ?