The Lenovo A706 Owners' Thread (Root/CWM/Other Discussions)

[Oddisey]

Can you please give instructions as to how i can either merge A706 Internal SD with phone memory or keep as little Internal SD as possible and merge remaining Inernal SD with phone memory? With current setup space is a terrible problem.

You XDA user, so i bealive you know how to use ADB command line,
root and busybox is required to be installed.
Just enter this commands one after another

adb shell

give ADB interface root permision
command line must be look like [email protected]:/ # if you have [email protected]:/# type su command

busybox fdisk -l /dev/block/mmcblk0

busybox fdisk /dev/block/mmcblk0

d

22

d

21

d

20

n

153511

172711

n

172713

468393

n

469029

469413

t

20

c

t

22

4f

w

reboot recovery

After all this -- perform factory reset

 

[comm.sanjay]

thanks for the time taken for detailed reply, i will try this out.

 

[comm.sanjay]

Absolutely magical instructions for a noob like me, worked like charm!!! Now internal storage 3.42GB and internal SD 150 MB. thank you very much, oddisey.

 

[comm.sanjay]

hi to Oddisey,

A706 working fine with increased internal /data partition.
Could not resist asking few more queries, if time permits you may answer.
(1) is /dev/block/mmcblk0p17 is a /system or RAM partition and /dev/.......p18 is /cache?
(2) if /dev/...p17 is system, then which is the RAM partition?
(3) we partition /dev/.....22 and and change partition's system id with "t" to "4f" . What does 4f denotes and why the partition is so small, 3mb if i understand correctly. Where is it mounted?

This has been quite exciting learning experience thanks to you.

 

[sumnone]

My a706 got some malware from moborobo and after a factory reinstall, the malware is still there (it was rooted before if that matters).

However, the problem is that I've downloaded the stock roms (A706ROW_1_S_2_001_0020_130821.rar, and more which all appear to be the same thing) and:

1) My phone no longer recognizes qsb files in the recovery tool (sd card update). It appears to want a zip file (I tried renaming the qsb to zip). So, the qsb file is not even there to choose. I'm guessing a Lenovo update did this?
2) There appears to be no scatter file in order to use the target_bin files and flash tool?

I installed the CWM recovery image and that allowed me to try a few other roms I've found, but basically my phone is looping to the CWM recovery tool. The CWM recovery doesn't see the external sdcard or the internal sdcard in the sd update option. It sees the main partition as the sdcard. I can mount sdcard (internal) and sdcard2 (external), but they don't appear as options in the update tool still.

So, both options seem like a no go. How do I get this phone back to stock?

Any help is much appreciated.

UPDATE:

I didn't create that broken m*lw*re link above. So not sure what that's about.

I got my phone working with CM11_LENOVO_melles1991_BETA_13.zip posted a few page back and I was starting to dig it until I realized the wifi is not working. So, that's not really acceptable.

I also tried A706ROW_1_S_2_001_0023_140116.zip (found on the internet somewhere...but has a mostly correct looking directory structure for sideload...and which is the actual version it was at). Won't boot.

UPDATE (the next day):
Without configuring hardly anything... something in that CM11_LENOVO_melles1991_BETA_13.zip used all my load going to websites that "were not in my coverage agreement." (or some sms message like that from my provider) So there's something mal in that image. As soon as I saw that sms message from the provider, I shut it down.

I finally got my phone working with "adb sideload A706ROW_1_S_2_001_0023_140116.zip", but that image was hanging at the Lenovo screen forever and then just finally booted up after letting it sit over night and trying again today. When I booted up it was connected to my computer and also had the TWRP recovery console installed (by accident actually). So, I don't know if either of those had something to do with it. Maybe it didn't have enough charge previously to finish the install?

Anyway, TWRP 2.8.1.0 broke all functionality with adb and fastboot (waiting for device always, including in sideload mode), so I don't recommend installing that on the a706. I was literally dead in the water and looking for a manual way to uninstall TWRP and reinstall CWM (and about to blow a gasket) when the phone booted up and was back in business. Crazy.

 

[Farras]

Hi, can i talk?

Is there a stable version of cm11 for lenovo a706 (or cm12 & cm13)?

 

[Kogam22]

You need to flash it using Philz Touch Recovery. I've just flashed it and its stable, smooth, clean, and working fine except the camera error"cant connect to the camera" so I've flashed google camera. :good:

(Remember don't allow your battery to drain to 0% it will give a big problem to charge it [my experience])

Can You Please Give Me Google Camera Flash Package Link And Detail On How To Flash It.

---------- Post added at 07:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:57 PM ----------

My a706 got some malware from moborobo and after a factory reinstall, the malware is still there (it was rooted before if that matters).

CM 11 By Melles1991 Beta 13
TWRP 2.8.1.0

Anyway, TWRP 2.8.1.0 broke all functionality with adb and fastboot (waiting for device always, including in sideload mode), so I don't recommend installing that on the a706. I was literally dead in the water and looking for a manual way to uninstall TWRP and reinstall CWM (and about to blow a gasket) when the phone booted up and was back in business. Crazy.

Hi, can i talk?

Is there a stable version of cm11 for lenovo a706 (or cm12 & cm13)?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...-a706-a760-t3391010/post67136871#post67136871 - This Is CM 13 Un-Official Build Website.
There Is No CM 12 But Many CM 11 Un-Official Builds.
One Thing For Sure, All Are Stable. But I Don't Recommend CM 13 Because There Are Camera Bugs, Front ( No Solution Yet ) And Rear ( Works Sometime ) For Me. Also The Screen Recorder Soft Reboots Your Device Every Time You Click Start Recording. Internal Memory Is Just 0.90 GB. That's A Major Flaw.

4.4.4 ROM's

For 4.4.4 CM 11 By Anonim47 ( Which Was The Best 4.4.4 For Me), CM 11 And This Is G-Apps

EXTRA

• Use PhilZ_Touch_v6.59.0 9 ( ClockWorkMod Recovery v6.0.5.1 ) For Best Results. It's Better Than TWRP Recoveries.

 

[doodlerdroid]

I really need help!!

I need a healthy EFS backup/QCN backup file from a healthy A706 ROW. Please someone send me a file so I can restore it to my A706 via QPST.
Note: IF the IMEI get changed, I will restore them to my original IMEI (I know how to do it).

What was happened:
My phone got bricked and I accidentally erase certain partition via fastboot (partition table missing) when I tried to unbrick it.
Although it was successfully unbricked, it leaves my phone being useless because SIM cards are undetected.

I wasn't be able to turn on radio (dial *#*#INFO#*#* > Phone information > "Turn on Radio" button), so I guess this is where the problem came from: something wrong with the EFS/modem partition. When I tried to erase it via fastboot, it tells me that modemst1 & modemst2 not found or missing.

I've tried many times reflashing stock rom and also custom roms back and forth, nothing changed, my simcard still not detected and radio still won't turn on! Then I've read some Dev's advice to restore EFS partition by copying the working QCN from healthy A706 and inject it to my phone.

So, please help me send your A706 ROW QCN file.

Thanks.

 

[kelvinbryan14]

lenovo a706 hardbricked

good day guys..i have here a lenovo a706 hardbricked. when i plugged it to my pc it installs RELINK HS-USB QDLOADER 9008 (COM3).
i tried so many procedures to unbrick it but still unsuccessfull. is there anyway to flash a new firmware thru laptop or the MMC procedure is the only way to flash a firmware..pls help me guys

 

[Kogam22]

good day guys..i have here a lenovo a706 hardbricked. when i plugged it to my pc it installs RELINK HS-USB QDLOADER 9008 (COM3).
i tried so many procedures to unbrick it but still unsuccessfull. is there anyway to flash a new firmware thru laptop or the MMC procedure is the only way to flash a firmware..pls help me guys

Try Googling It

---------- Post added at 06:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:58 PM ----------

I really need help!!
What was happened:
My phone got bricked and I accidentally erase certain partition via fastboot (partition table missing) when I tried to unbrick it.
Although it was successfully unbricked, it leaves my phone being useless because SIM cards are undetected.
.

good day guys..i have here a lenovo a706 hardbricked. when i plugged it to my pc it installs RELINK HS-USB QDLOADER 9008 (COM3).
i tried so many procedures to unbrick it but still unsuccessfull. is there anyway to flash a new firmware thru laptop or the MMC procedure is the only way to flash a firmware..pls help me guys

Hey Kelvinbryan14 , Ask The Above Guy. He Said He Unbricked His Device

 

[ronald_loulan]

Hi guys, how long it take to full charge ur A706?
Mine seems to charge at 0.4A with is slow regardless of charger and cable...

 

[алекса]

леново а 706

приветик всем,подскажите что может быть=поставила телефон через ноут на зарядку он начал мигать и выключился,теперь не включается,отдавала человеку в ремонт сказал он на компе находится как ощибка,что делать:смущенный::смущенный::смущенный::смущенный::смущенный:

 

[omkolte17]

Lineage OS (Ported)

The Lenovo A706 Owners' Thread (for Rooting, CWM, and other discussions)
Official Product Page

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Device Specs:
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SIM Type: Dual Mini-SIM
Band Coverage: GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz (Asia-Pacific)
GSM 850/1800/1900 MHz (Latin America)
WCDMA 900/2100 MHz (Asia-Pacific)
WCDMA 850/1900 MHz (Latin America)

WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n with hotspot capability
Display: 4.5" IPS (Can anyone confirm if it has Gorilla Glass?)
Resolution: 480 x 854
Navigation: 5-point capacitive touch
Processor: Quad-Core Qualcomm MSM 8225Q 1.2GHz
OS: Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean with LenovoMagic UI
Memory: 1GB RAM
Storage: 4GB Internal Storage (eMMC) with memory card slot
Battery: 2000mAh Lithium Polymer user-replaceable
Dimensions: 136 x 69 x 10.4 mm
Weight: 130g
Sensors: A-GPS, Gravitation, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera: Front: 0.3MP fixed-focus, Rear: 5MP auto-focus
FM Radio: Yes
Color: White
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This is a good budget device when compared to other devices from lead manufacturers like Samsung, Sony, LG or Huawei.



While searching on the internet I did find some Root & CWM installation methods.
I will be updating the relevant posts as and when needed.
You can look in the list below for what you want to do with your device.


ATTENTION!!! READ THIS BEFORE DOING ANYTHING
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Friend, there are two versions of this device in the market:

1. A706 (Chinese model)
2. A706_ROW (International Model)

The ROMs in this thread are only for the A706ROW model of this phone unless otherwise stated.
If you have the chinese model or another model A760 (which is a different model) then the ROMs in this thread are not for you.

Model A706 and A760 are two different models with almost same specifications. This DOES NOT mean that the ROMs of A706ROW are compatible with A760.

Please DO NOT confuse Lenovo A706 with Lenovo A760 as these are two different devices!!! Flash or experiment at your own risk!!!!

If you share a ROM link for any of the above devices, then please mention clearly the device for which the ROM can be used.

What to do with your Device ?
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DISCLAIMER:
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Rooting your device VOIDS your warranty. Remember if you are doing this, it is at your own sole responsibility
and I cannot be held responsible for any damage to your device, data loss, or any personal injury as a result of your actions.
And, If you still feel it is worth the effort, proceed with caution!


FOR NOOBS
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Read the instructions (click on SHOW to read) before attempting anything from the list below!

First you need to have the Android SDK installed on your computer. Or atleast you need to have the adb & fastboot files available on your computer.

Here's a good post that tells you how to setup ADB and fastboot.

Here's a post that has a list of adb/shell commands for noobs.

Ok, once you are done with the setup of ADB & fastboot on your computer, then you can proceed with the below instructions.

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IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE FLASHING:
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Recently, I have noticed that many people after buying the phone are flashing any firmware to their phones and most of the time without checking the phone versions and the OS versions. In the stock firmware post, I had mentioned that people having the Chinese version of the phone should NOT flash the ROW (international) firmware otherwise it would mess up their phone and network etc.

SOLUTION FOR SIM ERROR & DOWNGRADING TO CHINESE ROM
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Now, some of the people have already done such a mistake and for those people (who are having SIM or network problems and want to go back to chinese ROM, I am sticking this post by danyno1 to the OP:

(Click SHOW to See the quoted post)
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• For Installing CWM: Go to Post #2
• For Rooting: Go to Post #3
• For Stock ROMs: Go to post #4
• For Custom ROMs: Go to post #5

Credits:
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- Lenovo for making a surprisingly good budget phone
- And users for buying it!

Enjoy your phone and share your thoughts and helpful insights/useful methods with all other users here so that they can benefit from your research.

hey guys, this is a good news for Lenovo A706 users, the all new Lineage OS has been ported to Lenovo A706 by me and it is working fine, and I will create a forum as soon as the .zip rom gets uploaded on my google drive.So stay updated to enjoy the Lineage OS for Lenovo A706. All the details will be posted on the forum like, which is the base rom and what is working, what is not working. Stay updated to XDA and I will post the forum soon.

 

[firemax13]

Work for me

Bugs I have no sd card for my apps....:laugh:
Never mind it I'm just joking.
The internal storage is need to be update....LoL
Internal storage is so little to handle big apps like asphalt 8 I don't know if asphalt 8 gonna run??!!

Here's the list of custom rom link: https://www.google.com.ph/url?sa=t&...YcLgSHBA0MoGAOyoQ&sig2=x6DGl_RIOsQAH8xusS2oBQ

I don't own that website.
All custom rom working in that website.

For Lenovo Vibe K6 Note user here's the link:https://www.google.com.ph/url?sa=t&..._gIrtrnCHWr8pxFsg&sig2=uDw1sq8Kt40fkdAc_VLIcg

 

[yshalsager]

Hi guys. I made DualBootPatcher for lenovo a706 and a760 I'm looking for tester!

 

[firemax13]

Hi guys. I made DualBootPatcher for lenovo a706 and a760 I'm looking for tester!

Sorry but my phone is resting I will do my best to buy another a706 to test your software. hope you understand

 

[DS_katauri]

here on 4pda russian website is the newest build of LOs11 (useful for A706 with memory repartitioning) by Weritos (sorry,not posted here before,but tested a lot). At "Download" spoiler - google drive folder,so i am sure there won't be download errors.Trust me,it's stable enough and installation shouldn't have some issues. IDK if it is nessesary information here,but who knows.Peace
NB: Oh,gDrive folder to make life easier.

 

[ratnawati_mz]

Help my lebovo a706 hardbrick.can anyone show hiw to unbrick this phone.i need the tool and the driver is so hard to find.my phone was total dead and it cannot detect the driver how to make this phone detect driver because this was total dead

 

[omkolte17]

Help my lebovo a706 hardbrick.can anyone show hiw to unbrick this phone.i need the tool and the driver is so hard to find.my phone was total dead and it cannot detect the driver how to make this phone detect driver because this was total dead

I think it's time for you to move on. :good:
Because the world now runs on 4G technology which the lenovo doesn't support and the next factor is the battery and screen size.

Though I'll help you with your bricked device.
If you can access the fastboot mode or recovery then you are lucky but if you can't access them then that might be a problem because you need to rush to the service center.

Click here to get further instructions if your device is soft bricked.

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приветик всем,подскажите что может быть=поставила телефон через ноут на зарядку он начал мигать и выключился,теперь не включается,отдавала человеку в ремонт сказал он на компе находится как ощибка,что делать:смущенный::смущенный::смущенный::смущенный::смущенный:

Ты говоришь по-английски?