LenoSphere v1.0c Rejuvenated S920 for Micromax A117

[cmahendra]

LenoSphere v1.0c Rejuvenated S920 SuperCam
Pretty Stable Rom based on Lenovo S920.
Fully re-built on fresh ROM by Lenovo released in January end.
This may not be a new rom for many and is built only for the people who like light perfect roms.
Micromax Canvas Magnus A117 and clones
Fully Leneno 920 UI - Smoother - Faster -- Beautiful with all Lenovo Apps
Johnny199314 (BIG THANKS) for his TESTING SUPPORT.

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More Screenshots here >>>

Warning:
Please use at your own Risk. I am not responsible for any type of brick or dead device or lost IMEI of phone.
You lose manufacturer warranty after flashing this or any custom ROM.
This ROM formats data and system partition. You must take backup of all your data.
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Features:
-This ROM uses stock kernel
-Confirmed Heavy Games "Modern Combat 4", etc working smooth without lag.
-Fully Rooted (su binaries updated)
-Okay Google (Search) working perfect on Voice Input.
-OTA Update Support-Lenovo Lotus Widget working perfect (Long press on icons to change apps)
-FM Radio working perfect.
-Super Smooth Scrolling
-Wifi Tethering
-Better Network /Data Speed
-Better 8mp Stock Camera with more Brighter Flash (perfect)
-Lenovo Super Camera SNAPit and SEEit (perfect, u will love it )
-Faster Auto-focus in Video and Photos.
-HD video recording with high quality sound. (check screenshots)
-Sim Toolkit
-Cool Bootlogo by me / Bootanimation
-FM Radio : Loud and Clear
-Theme Support - Install many in-built themes or lenovo themes available on net
MANY MANY FEATURES WILL TYPE IN A SHORTWHILE.....

BUGS:
Minor: No 3G in second sim. Please note rom is in JUST-BORN stage. Some more bugs may still be there.

Download Link:
In second or third post below along with change-log.

Installation of Main Rom:
0) Important: Some queries are answered in Frequently Asked Question in second post. PLEASE READ 2nd POST.
1) Download Main ROM save file on sdcard
2) Start TWRP (recommended) or CWM Recovery mode and Run Factory Reset (Full wipe)
3) Flash Main Rom and Reboot to system.
4) Very Important: After phone restarts. Again Reboot in Recovery mode and run Fix Permissions. Done!
5) Important: After rebooting go to...Settings >> All Settings >> Storage >> External Storage. Phone will reboot now.
6) Add Lenovo's Lotus Widget in the middle. Done

Installation method of Update :
1) Download Update Patch and save file on sdcard
2) Start TWRP (recommended) or CWM Recovery mode.
3) Flash Update Patch and Reboot to system.

Credits:
Myself for Full Rom Development
Myself for Tweaked V3 version of A117 Stock rom for Base ROM.
Johnny199314 (BIG THANKS) for his TESTING SUPPORT.
various devs for collection of assorted init.d scripts.

XDA:DevDB Information
LenoSphere for Micromax A117, a ROM for the Micromax A117

Version Information
Status: 1.0

Created 2014-03-04
Last Updated 2014-03-04

 

[cmahendra]

Changelog and Download Links:

2014-03-04 Version 1.0c >>> DOWNLOAD << Full Rom Latest Version.
*Imp: Flashing and booting may take complete 3 to 4 minutes. Plz keep patience.
MD5:
--- Permissions Fixed
--- init.d support
--- Ad-block Update (no ads)
--- More smoothness and speed added
--- Tweaks for games added
--- All Lenove S920 Stock features
-Fully Rooted (su binaries updated)
-Full Init-d Support
-Okay Google (Search) working perfect on Voice Input.
-OTA Update Support
-Ad-Block (No more ad-banners in all apps making them more faster)
-Lenovo Lotus Widget working perfect (Long press on icons to change apps)
-FM Radio working perfect.
-Super Smooth Scrolling
-Wifi Tethering
-Better Network /Data Speed
-Better 8mp Stock Camera with more Brighter Flash (perfect)
-Lenovo Super Camera SNAPit and SEEit (perfect, u will love it )
-Faster Auto-focus in Video and Photos.
-HD video recording with high quality sound. (check screenshots)
-Sim Toolkit
-Cool Bootlogo by me / Bootanimation
-FM Radio : Loud and Clear
-Theme Support - Install many in-built themes or lenovo themes available on net
MANY MANY FEATURES WILL TYPE IN A SHORTWHILE.....
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[cmahendra]

Frequently Asked Questions:

1) Where can I find "USB Debugging Mode" option? I don't see "Developers Options"?

Answer: Go into Setting> All Settings> About phone> Version infos> Keep tapping 7 to 9 times on "Build Number". And come back. Now you will see Developers Options in "All Settings" where you can enable open "USB Debugging".
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[TECHVS]

Changelog and Download Links:

2014-03-04 Version 1.0 >>> DOWNLOAD << Full Rom Latest Version.
*Imp: Flashing and booting may take complete 3 to 4 minutes. Plz keep patience.
MD5:
--- Permissions Fixed
--- init.d support
--- Ad-block Update (no ads)
--- More smoothness and speed added
--- Tweaks for games added
--- All Lenove S920 Stock features
-Fully Rooted (su binaries updated)
-Full Init-d Support
-Okay Google (Search) working perfect on Voice Input.
-OTA Update Support
-Ad-Block (No more ad-banners in all apps making them more faster)
-Lenovo Lotus Widget working perfect (Long press on icons to change apps)
-FM Radio working perfect.
-Super Smooth Scrolling
-Wifi Tethering
-Better Network /Data Speed
-Better 8mp Stock Camera with more Brighter Flash (perfect)
-Lenovo Super Camera SNAPit and SEEit (perfect, u will love it )
-Faster Auto-focus in Video and Photos.
-HD video recording with high quality sound. (check screenshots)
-Sim Toolkit
-Cool Bootlogo by me / Bootanimation
-FM Radio : Loud and Clear
-Theme Support - Install many in-built themes or lenovo themes available on net
MANY MANY FEATURES WILL TYPE IN A SHORTWHILE.....
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@cmahendra Looking awesome rom downloading right now.....

Sir i need to know which porting guide are u using plz provide that guide..i will be great thankful to you

Sent from my Micromax A117 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

 

[uchihaobito]

thanks for this rom

will flash and let u know

one question--
is kitkandroid avialable for Micromax A117?

 

[cmahendra]

@cmahendra Looking awesome rom downloading right now.....
Sir i need to know which porting guide are u using plz provide that guide..i will be great thankful to you

Thanks please do not quote Opening Post material without reason. Please delete it.

thanks for this rom
will flash and let u know
one question-- is kitkandroid avialable for Micromax A117?

Yes, it is there but not uploaded. Lemme check again.
Thanks a lot for trying this rom.

 

[uchihaobito]

@ cmahendra sir why are u saying thanks.....

i think its our fortune that we got a developer like you who is working without any greeds or anything from us

Thank you... u r one of the best developers in xda....

 

[Bluehacks]

I m flashing this monster rom right away-

Damn you always make me switch ROM- And i do because everytime i see something new with regards to features, performance etc.

Big Thanks Bro

 

[cmahendra]

@ cmahendra sir why are u saying thanks.....
i think its our fortune that we got a developer like you who is working without any greeds or anything from us
Thank you... u r one of the best developers in xda....

I m flashing this monster rom right away-
Damn you always make me switch ROM- And i do because everytime i see something new with regards to features, performance etc. Big Thanks Bro

ha ha ha! Brothers. Thanks a lot for your trust and support in me. Only people like you can drive me crazy to make more roms. :laugh: Please post review results. Good or bad.

 

[uchihaobito]

I used the rom ...nice rom with good performace...

now coming to bugs..
1. i cant clear recent apps by long pressing home button, rather it redirects me to google.
2.i am using carvil touch, but after flashing the rom i cant find the permission fix as mentioned by u in the install steps

 

[Siddhesh.K15]

I used the rom ...nice rom with good performace...

now coming to bugs..
1. i cant clear recent apps by long pressing home button, rather it redirects me to google.
2.i am using carvil touch, but after flashing the rom i cant find the permission fix as mentioned by u in the install steps

Flash this recovery for fix permission option http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2600476

And to access recent apps long press the left soft key..
Hit thanks If I helped you..

 

[cmahendra]

I used the rom ...nice rom with good performace...
now coming to bugs..
1. i cant clear recent apps by long pressing home button, rather it redirects me to google.
2.i am using carvil touch, but after flashing the rom i cant find the permission fix as mentioned by u in the install steps

1. Not a bug. In Lenovo Launcher "Recent App" is linked to leftside "Menu" key and
"Google Search" is linked to middle "Home" key by default.

Flash this recovery for fix permission option http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2600476

And to access recent apps long press the left soft key..
Hit thanks If I helped you..

Thanks for helping. Yes hit thanks. +1

 

[Johnny199314]

I used the rom ...nice rom with good performace...

now coming to bugs..
1. i cant clear recent apps by long pressing home button, rather it redirects me to google.
2.i am using carvil touch, but after flashing the rom i cant find the permission fix as mentioned by u in the install steps

First of all there s no fix permission in carliv recovery.... N long press the menu button u can clear recent apps....

Sent from my Micromax A117 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

 

[uchihaobito]

no bro long pressing the menu button is taking me to google

 

[cmahendra]

no bro long pressing the menu button is taking me to google

Menu key is at left side. >> Recent apps
Middle key >> Google Now
Right key >> Back key

 

[cmahendra]

Hey bro,
I think ders a bug in the gps of this rom :crying: ..I really really love this rom!!! ..Pls fix this bug!
In the pull down menu when you press the gps button it dose'nt come on ..:crying:
Pls pls pls help! ..Thanks in advance :fingers-crossed:

Please do not send pm. Take full Nandroid Backup from CWM/TWRP and flash this GPS fix. Then connect internet and enable EPO settings to update EPO data as mentioned in this post.
And you must try GPS Fix in open area not inside home.

 

[anpcre]

Trying this one out

Just downloaded and trying this out

Will post my review about it

 

[anpcre]

Amazing ROM

Just downloaded and trying this out

Will post my review about it

Well took me some time to review this ROM - got a bit busy on some other stuff

But let me tell you - THIS IS a REALLY AMAZING ROM

Highlighting the Pro's and Con's for this ROM

Pro's
> The camera is "THE BEST" I ever saw - Comparing with the Xperia ROM that I was using, there was a lag and Image Resolution and Clarity was a bit compromised in that - but here, its fluid like anything
> Battery Life - this really amazed me with its STAMINA - amazing just goes on and on ... :laugh:
> The UI and usability - its really amazing - so driven I got that I started seeking out for a Lenovo Phone :silly:
> Feature like Video Wallpaper (trust me it was something really new for me) blew me off
> Call clarity and all things working make this one say "WOW " at the end

Cons :crying:
> The output volume in both Speaker and Earphones is low (at least in comparison to the XperiaC ROM). Something really needs to be done about the ringtone volume as it becomes insignificant in the outdoors. However, I did a small tweak that I read in the forum to increase the volume for MTK chipset using MobileUncle Tools and got a 10% increase - better but still less
> Offline charging - this is a serious issue. The UI just wakes up with screen getting backlit (no symbols or UI) and stays that way. Pressing the Power button to get it booting with charger connected fails - so need to unplug charger get it booted and then plug in the charger
> This one is personal - I somewhat did not like the default Keyboard - so I flashed in the SonyXperia Keyboard :cyclops:

Now what can I say - this one has been so attractive to use that I am on it since I installed it :fingers-crossed:

All i can say is "eagerly waiting for an update" for this one :fingers-crossed:

I know there are other ROM's that might be more popular - but trust me folks - this really gives A117 a real edge and makes you fee to have the device

Mahendra - its just too much of a fantastic job on this one. Just a simple request - lets get this one perfected for the small nitty gritty issues this one has

Thanks to everyone - especially to the folks reading this :angel:

And yes - some more themes or links to them would be an added advantage

 

[dykhatri]

This rom is simply awesome
first of all thansk for such an awesome rom sir. Camera was awesome with it's clarity.other things working fine. Battery backup is very good.
but here I find some bugs.
1 Lenovo launcher stops every time when I used to open my mailing and social application. Or open any 2 of them simultaneously.After launcher stop working I have no choice but to restart my phone.First I thought it might be the problem with my phone but after flashing phone for 5-6 time with complete wipe still this issue is there.
2 Volume is low in speakers as well as on earphones.
3 this one is wired. I get very application every time I wipe this phone. Like I get Google+ App when I first flashed it on second flash it was not there till I done 5th flash again Google+ and Facebook is also there. So I was surprise what is the issue here.
I really love this fix this issues we are waiting for new and most stable version of this rom

 

[cmahendra]

Well took me some time to review this ROM - got a bit busy on some other stuff

But let me tell you - THIS IS a REALLY AMAZING ROM

Highlighting the Pro's and Con's for this ROM

Pro's
> The camera is "THE BEST" I ever saw - Comparing with the Xperia ROM that I was using, there was a lag and Image Resolution and Clarity was a bit compromised in that - but here, its fluid like anything
> Battery Life - this really amazed me with its STAMINA - amazing just goes on and on ... :laugh:
> The UI and usability - its really amazing - so driven I got that I started seeking out for a Lenovo Phone :silly:
> Feature like Video Wallpaper (trust me it was something really new for me) blew me off
> Call clarity and all things working make this one say "WOW " at the end

Cons :crying:
> The output volume in both Speaker and Earphones is low (at least in comparison to the XperiaC ROM). Something really needs to be done about the ringtone volume as it becomes insignificant in the outdoors. However, I did a small tweak that I read in the forum to increase the volume for MTK chipset using MobileUncle Tools and got a 10% increase - better but still less
> Offline charging - this is a serious issue. The UI just wakes up with screen getting backlit (no symbols or UI) and stays that way. Pressing the Power button to get it booting with charger connected fails - so need to unplug charger get it booted and then plug in the charger
> This one is personal - I somewhat did not like the default Keyboard - so I flashed in the SonyXperia Keyboard :cyclops:

Now what can I say - this one has been so attractive to use that I am on it since I installed it :fingers-crossed:

All i can say is "eagerly waiting for an update" for this one :fingers-crossed:

I know there are other ROM's that might be more popular - but trust me folks - this really gives A117 a real edge and makes you fee to have the device

Mahendra - its just too much of a fantastic job on this one. Just a simple request - lets get this one perfected for the small nitty gritty issues this one has

Thanks to everyone - especially to the folks reading this :angel:

And yes - some more themes or links to them would be an added advantage

Inspite this rom is good for daily driver, it needs an update and few more workarounds to make it more perfect. But very soon I might sell my phone so can not say about update at this moment.

This rom is simply awesome
first of all thansk for such an awesome rom sir. Camera was awesome with it's clarity.other things working fine. Battery backup is very good.
but here I find some bugs.
1 Lenovo launcher stops every time when I used to open my mailing and social application. Or open any 2 of them simultaneously.After launcher stop working I have no choice but to restart my phone.First I thought it might be the problem with my phone but after flashing phone for 5-6 time with complete wipe still this issue is there.
2 Volume is low in speakers as well as on earphones.
3 this one is wired. I get very application every time I wipe this phone. Like I get Google+ App when I first flashed it on second flash it was not there till I done 5th flash again Google+ and Facebook is also there. So I was surprise what is the issue here.
I really love this fix this issues we are waiting for new and most stable version of this rom

1) no such launcher issue as mentioned by you and I am 100% sure coz no developer will release a rom with such major issue. Try reflashing with full wipe and system and data partition format. it will work perfect.
2) this is also not correct. use quality headphones.
3) sorry but this is again not an issue with this rom. Try re-downloading rom, check md5 and flash after full wipe and formatting system and data partition.

Read whole thread from start and you will find, this is not new rom and is used and tested and reviewed by many people since many months. So either your file or flashing is not good or you are simply unlucky.