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Star B94M / B943 MTK 6589 Quadcore

Star B943 (B94M) MTK6589 Quad Core 4.5Inch 1GB RAM 4GB ROM Dual Camera 5.0MP+12MP WCDMA 3G Dual SIM Card SmartpPhone
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Please pay attention, there are two versions of this devices on the Market!!!
One is with Dualcore and the other one is with Quadcore MTK6589.
So be carefully with Flashing and Rooting the devices.
There is already some progress with CWM and Root on German chinamobiles.org Forum.
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Update 07.05.2013: LeWaport_Star_B94M_22.05.13_cm08
My friends here comes a new LeWaport (cmod08) based on the stable release for Amoi N828.
If your already on lewa simple make backup, install cmod08.zip, wipe dalvik and cache after install, all others look instructions below.
Known bugs: Wifi nvrambug, with my fix bluetooh is only working after factory reset or resore data.
Update 07.05.2013: LeWaport_Star_B94M_08.05.13_cm04
Dear friends of LeWa here is a Test version based on LeWa Amoi N828
This version is rooted with gapps, no need to load these.
Hints for install:
1. Boot to CWM or TWRP Recovery
2. Make backup including boot and recovery ( TWRP 2.5.0.0 will be installed )
3. Wipe System partition
4. Install LeWaport_Star_B94M_07.05.13_cm03.zip
6. Reboot and be happy
Known errors: some chinese apps and strings, noLED patch still needed
Further steps: bugfixing, try to port multilanguage support (don´t hesitate to help )
New logo needed
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Update 03.05.2013: Batterylive improvement
User slein has submitted selfcoded apk for LED Fix ! Thanks to him!!!!
There are a lot of activities to fix sporadical battery drain. Following APK seems to be workaround install the app and disable LED notification with widget. Thx to all testers!
Good Batterytool
Update 26.04.2013: Japanese 4.2.1 JB-image from needrom
Well running 4.2.1 from needrom
for most users, please read carefully instructions, do backup (Titanium and/or CWM/TWRP) before update
and make Factory reset as described, to avoid most problems!
Howto Root 4.2.1 and GPS-Fix by JBrandtner
---------------------------- Hints for 4.1.2. --------------------------------------------------------
Update 18.04.2013: Wifi Mac change Fix ( Thx to okupka )
- use these file (make backup before!!!) with this guide and you are done
Update 12.04.2013: Different Sound improvements
People who have problems with sound try this link from Zopo-Forum
or from Patchworkoftips
Update 11.04.2013: Data Resize partition to 2.74GB Detailed description from here
1. We backup with recovery.
2. Unloaded and 2.74GB decompressed data (Thx to spanish friends! ).
3. SP Open Flashtool and as we have done before installing the recovery in scatter-loading MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt select the file in the folder where we unzipped 2.74GB Data
4. We ensure that only EBR1 and EBR2 are marked.
5. We Give to Download, accept the prompt, connect via USB the phone off the PC. As with the recovery if the process fails, disconnect the cable, remove and put the battery and repeat this step.
6. If all goes well, will back the green circle. Disconnect the phone from the PC.
7. Now we go back to recovery (Turn on the phone by holding the power key + volume +).
8. In the recovery do wipe data / factory reset.
9. Optionally if you want to restore the data and installed applications we advance restore, choose the backup you made ​​in step 1, and finally we give to Restore data.
10. Reboot from recovery. In this first boot after repartitioning we may see a notification saying the phone storage is damaged, then click in it. It will show a dialog box asking if you want to format the SD card, does not refer to the External SD but the phone's internal memory, so we do not fear clicking on Format. After doing the latter, voila, you have the Data partition (where apps are installed) extended to 2.74GB
Update 08.04.2013: 3G improvement
if phone is already root
Install from market the mobileuncle tools.
-> enter engineer mode (MTK).
-in modemtestactivity change "factory" for "telephone".
-in "band mode" GSM mode uncheck the "PCS1900."
New TWRP 2.4.4.0 Recovery available here
Update 03.04.2013: Networklocation Fix
by radekfor: i think i solved cell location problem.
Simply install latest Gapps for JB 4.1.2
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http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
-> boot to Recovery ( Mobileuncle Tools, or Quickboot,.... ) -> Install zip from SD-Card , ....
Update 28.03.2013: Working on JB 4.1.2
Here you go at your own risk
Drivers;
CWM 5504 and Root here;
German instruction here
New SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1304.0.119
After extracting the zip file:
1. Debug Mode in the Developer Tools Switch
2. Install the drivers ( others may work better, e.g. pdanet )
3. The superuser-313-arm-signed.zip from third copy to the external SD card
4. Phone off and take out battery
5. using the SPFTools load in directory 2. Scatterdatei -> load and Recovery.img, boot.img and flash (press download and then return battery back)
6. Disconnect the data cable after green OK
7. When switching power and Vol + hold when the Green Man comes release Power and Vol + hold on.
8. In CWM now make complete backup, after this install zip from SDcard install the superuser zip ... JB 4.2.1 may need other tools look here found by #90
9. skip step 7 +8 and install superuser using the MTKdroidtools and make backup (but it takes a relatively long time)
10. You can now delete with MTK Droidtool some China-apps."
PS: Backup Rom made with SPFtools->readback

Thanks for the alert.
I've got a quad core 6589 version, so far cannot find a way to root it..
And it's NetworkLocation.apk is missing, i tried a couple of NetworkLocation.apk from JellyBean gapps zip files, no one seems to work, either not installable, crash on boot or not working.
3G connection seems to be dodgy, H/H+ is shown on the top bar but data is not coming down normally, during 1 minute, only less than 100k data come down and not able to load even 1 page...
Anyone has the same problem?
Cheers,
Fish

star b943 (mtk6589 b94m)
could someone translate recovery menu from Chinese Language

Yes the baseband or antennas seems to be crap.
Start download and remove your hands from the device or take it only with two fingers on the upper side, then my downlads finish and downloads show normal values. Speedtest with upload is seems to be fine,...
If someone needs root or cwm write me pm, or give me public upload location I´m not so experienced with this,...
Best regards

Thanks for the advice

radekfor said:
could someone translate recovery menu from Chinese Language
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Translate into:
-Factory Reset
-Auto (Overall?) Test
-Manual (Overall?) Test
-Single Function Test
-Test report
-Clear eMMC
-Version Info
-Reboot
Hope this helping.:laugh:

how do you think about the Star N9589?
with same quad core cpu mt6589

haisir said:
how do you think about the Star N9589?
with same quad core cpu mt6589
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The MT6589 is really good stuff, for me its my personal Favorite , but I would prefer smaller devices with 4-4,7" max screensize.
5,5" and higher does not really fit in any shirt pocket. If I ever have to carry a bag for my phone I would prefer a tablet with much better screens and battery life.
So i´m looking forward to Jiayu G4, G5, UMI X1S, or something similar screensize

cmoegele said:
Update 28.03.2013:
Here you go at your own risk CWM 5504 and Root
Best regards
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That's great!!!!
Thanks, it worked!
Now I still have two problems:
- amazon app-shop doesn't start (it remains black with amazon logo)
- doesn't vibrate on call in vibration mode
does someone else have the same problems?
Thanks

B94M/B943 quad
Thank you everyone for your hard work and time. I have very little experience (twice with well established models)
I was wondering if someone could clean up the txt instruction translation so someone like me can avoid brick making. Even adding better detail would be sweet. I will copy below. Thanks in advance.
"ATTENTION: The Star B94M is available as dual and quad core version!
The tools here refer exclusively to Star B94M MTK6589 or B943 quadcore devices!
After extracting the zip file:
1. Debug Mode in the Developer Tools Switch
2. Install the drivers
3. The superuser-313-arm-signed.zip from third copy to the external SD card
4. Phone off and take out battery
5. using the SPFTools load in directory 2. Scatterdatei -> load and Recovery.img, boot.img and flash (press download and then return battery back)
6. Disconnect the data cable after green OK
7. When switching power and Vol + hold when the Green Man comes release Power and Vol + hold on.
8. In CWM now either only make complete backup, or install zip from SDcard install the superuser zip ...
9. skip step 7 +8 and install superuser using the MTKdroidtools and make backup (but it takes a relatively long time)
10. You can now delete with MTK Droidtool some China-apps."

bradstallion said:
That's great!!!!
Thanks, it worked!
Now I still have two problems:
- amazon app-shop doesn't start (it remains black with amazon logo)
- doesn't vibrate on call in vibration mode
does someone else have the same problems?
Thanks
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vibration problem was a wrong setting by my side... still have problems with amazon app-shop (very strange, I've it installed on many devices and different versions of android, jelly bean included)

angryfish99 said:
Thanks for the alert.
I've got a quad core 6589 version, so far cannot find a way to root it..
And it's NetworkLocation.apk is missing, i tried a couple of NetworkLocation.apk from JellyBean gapps zip files, no one seems to work, either not installable, crash on boot or not working.
3G connection seems to be dodgy, H/H+ is shown on the top bar but data is not coming down normally, during 1 minute, only less than 100k data come down and not able to load even 1 page...
Anyone has the same problem?
Cheers,
Fish
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The MTK chipsets have always been weak on data connection starting from the MTK6573. It's so bad that connection can be lost while my Samsung right beside it has a good connection.
Anybody knows what is wrong with this China made phones?

Star
I managed to root. Thanks for the help guys (sarcasm).......The files that "cmoegele" posted worked except for the usb driver files. I had to use PdAnet for connection. I'll be watching to see what other members find on the camera focus and poor data comms.
Thank You

Data upload is stable, and downlad has good values for a while, but slows down from time to time. So I think the device is not doing completly wrong. There needs to be still some finetuning in Baseband and Rom like man other devices always need.
The performance and quality is really good, even +2 days Batter lifetime is a good value for this powerful device.
I´m waiting for new Roms

fmehrtens said:
I managed to root. Thanks for the help guys (sarcasm).......The files that "cmoegele" posted worked except for the usb driver files. I had to use PdAnet for connection. I'll be watching to see what other members find on the camera focus and poor data comms.
Thank You
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Hi fmehrtens, may I know the RAM and ROM capacity of your phone model? I am wondering if 8GB ROM and 1GB RAM model can be rooted using same method, thanks.

Spec says 8GB ROM and 1GB RAM, however AnTuTu shows only 1GB ROM and 1GB RAM. Am I missing anything here?

Hello,
I've ordered this new phone Star One B943 Quad core, and i want to thank u for the rooting method ^^
I'm searching for the ROM stock, does anyone have the idea where i can find it ?
And i found that the Miz Z1 is the same phone, but with Android 4.2.1 installed. Do u think it's possible to upgrade the Star OS version with the Miz Z1 firmware ?

B934
windwaver said:
Hi fmehrtens, may I know the RAM and ROM capacity of your phone model? I am wondering if 8GB ROM and 1GB RAM model can be rooted using same method, thanks.
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It is a 4G ROM and 1G RAM. Just FYI, the first time I tried to root it did not root, I had to try it a couple of times, and then I also loaded the ZIP file on the ROM memory along with the SD card. It worked that time. Not sure if that's what helped or not. The phone is a really nice phone ecpecially after rooting. I am also having trouble with Amazon App store app, Netflix playing too slow and the camera focus.
Good Luck and Thanks!

Neodragon12 said:
Hello,
I've ordered this new phone Star One B943 Quad core, and i want to thank u for the rooting method ^^
I'm searching for the ROM stock, does anyone have the idea where i can find it ?
And i found that the Miz Z1 is the same phone, but with Android 4.2.1 installed. Do u think it's possible to upgrade the Star OS version with the Miz Z1 firmware ?
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I have got a Copy of the origin Rom done with SPFTools. If it is needed. You also can use the Scatterfile from the zip-file.
Do you have a link for the 4.2.1 Miz Z1 firmware ? Perhaps its a fake,...
Otherwise I will flash it to our device except the Preloader, so if it fails I could go back to stock.

cmoegele said:
Data upload is stable, and downlad has good values for a while, but slows down from time to time. So I think the device is not doing completly wrong. There needs to be still some finetuning in Baseband and Rom like man other devices always need.
The performance and quality is really good, even +2 days Batter lifetime is a good value for this powerful device.
I´m waiting for new Roms
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May I know the country you using the phone in? I have very bad experience with MTK chipsets with regards to data transfer. Other phones e.g. Samsung, LG do not give me this problem.
How to improve the data performance?

[HOWTO][ROOT] POV Protab 3XXL: upgrading, rooting & saving battery guide

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So I recently bought a Protab 3XXL from vendor Point of View, and I noticed there wasn't much information to find on the internet for this tablet. So I had to figure out by myself how to get things done, and as an android beginner, that wasn't very easy. That's why I wanna create this guide for all you people who bought the same tablet and want to do the following things with it:
1. Upgrade to new firmware release
2. Root the tablet so you can uninstall bloatware and install some advanced apps
3. Save battery, make the tablet go faster and smoother.
This guide will probably work on other RK3066 devices as well. I'm in no way responsible if you brick your device by not following every exact step!
1. Upgrade the tablet to new firmware release
When I initially bought the tablet, the firmware that was installed was buggy as hell, so the first thing I did was install the new updated firmware from the Point of View download site. This made my tablet go a bit faster and save a bit more battery life. The manual on the site though doesn't give a great explanation on how to install new firmware. Here's how to do it easily:
Beware: upgrading your tablet will result in loosing all your data! Make sure you took backups before continuing! Also, make sure you got over 50% of battery life so the tablet doesn't die in the middle of the upgrading process.
Go to http://ow.ly/lSuza and download the latest firmware release (get the one with the latest date in the filename, do not install v1.1 as wifi doesn't work on that one, don't know why) and extract it.
For upgrading your tablet to a new release, you need your tablet to boot into flash mode. This is done by switching off your tablet, wait a few seconds, press the VOLUME UP button and (while still pressing that button) connecting your tablet to your pc. Windows will tell you it failed to install the drivers as none were found, that's because you have to manually point windows where to find the drivers. To install the drivers, follow the steps written in the manual (page 2-6) found on the same site as the firmware update.
Open up rkbatchtool.exe which is in the extracted folder from step 1. If all went well, you should see a green rectangle which means your tablet is correctly connected in flash mode. If this rectangle is pink or no color at all, connect your tablet again holding the volume up button.
Once you got the green light on rkbatchtool.exe, you're good to go and you can follow the steps written in the manual!
I tested this procedure on Windows 7, but I guess it should be about the same on any other Windows version. Just use the appropriate drivers as described in the manual That should be about it, if you have any further questions, feel free to ask!
2. Rooting the tablet
Rooting the tablet is even easier than upgrading it! Here's how to do it:
Go to www.moborobo.com. Download and install moborobo as this app will automatically search for the right drivers (other ones than the ones used to upgrade the device) when you connnect your tablet to your pc.
Make sure you got USB debugging enabled on your tablet (settings -> developers options -> usb debugging)
Open up Moborobo, connect your tablet the normal way (so without pushing the volume button) and let moborobo do the rest. If Moborobo doesn't do anything when connecting the device, click on 'refresh devices'. Installing the drivers may take a long time so be patiently (it took about 15 minutes on my laptop).
When the correct drivers are installed, download the tool to root your device from here: http://ow.ly/lSZtT
Don't worry, it's malware free and safe
Extract the zip and fire up SuperOneClick.exe.
Click on 'root'. Everytime a dialog comes up, press 'yes' or 'ok' a few times untill it says your device is rooted.
Disconnect your tablet and check if superuser is installed, that's it
3. Some battery advice
All Android tablets last about a day and have to be plugged in by the evening, and the Protab is no exception for that! These are some tips to make your battery last longer (most tips are for rooted devices, so make sure you root your tablet first!)
Greenify is a great app to save some battery. Watch what it does and how to use it over here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW81YJME69U. This saved my battery a lot!Download it in the playstore!
Android tablets still have some leftovers from their sibling phones, and that's causing TONS of battery drain. To get rid of the phone functions and a better explanation head over to this guide (very easy to follow): http://ow.ly/lT0ZV
There are a bunch of better home screen launchers out there which are less battery-consuming than the stock android launcher (which the Protab has). My advice is Smart Launcher (or the pro version). This launcher is really smooth, fast and has a clean minimalistic look! Get it at the Playstore: http://ow.ly/lT1yX
Rom Toolbox by jrummy is a great app to execute some root tasks like uninstalling bloatware (software installed by Point of View like their useless keyboard). Head over to the Playstore to download it! Beware of what you're uninstalling, if you uninstall core android apps, it could mess up your system! If this happened, flash your device again as explained in the beginning of this thread.
I use my tablet a lot for reading pdf-files for school. As most pdf-readers have a white background, this drains a lot of battery (the lighter the colors on your screen, the more battery it drains). Moon Reader has an option to read pdf's in night mode (turns the background dark and the words white). This saves a lot of battery and is way easier to read! Head over to the playstore to download it.
As I already said in my previous tip: white colors drain a lot of battery. Therefore, use a dark wallpaper on your home screen!
Always use the lightest apps possible for a task. For example: Chrome browser for Android is a very heavy app which can be perfectly substituted by Boat Browser Mini (a lightweight browser that works blazingly fast). Try and google 'lightweight ........... for android' to see what the best alternatives for a heavy app are!
If someone has other tips for conserving some battery life, be sure to write it in the comments, I'll include it in this list!
If anyone has a better way of solving things or has anything to add to this guide, feel free to let me know

some custom rom fot this tablet POV Protab 3XXL?

costyprj said:
some custom rom fot this tablet POV Protab 3XXL?
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Searched everywhere, but couldn't find any specifically for this tablet. I found a site which stocks many custom roms for the same chip this tablet has (Rockchip RK3066), didn't test any though so I really don't know if they would work:
Code:
http://www.rockchipfirmware.com/firmware-downloads
If there would be enough demand, I could try and make one myself

Hello,
my mother owns a ProTab 3 XXL. Since yesterday the tablet is not starting any more. I tried the reset button and several combinations with the front buttons.
i also checked the voltages:
- charger: 5,2V
- battery when charger disconnected: 4,3V
- battery when charger connected: 4,3V
is there something wrong? How can i fix the tablet?
thank you very much,
machinE

Hi,
I need backup/dump for protab 3 xxl, v1.1 (I think any v1.x will do). It has cwm installed already, but user did not backup official rom before changing roms, so now its bootlooping, and no way to flash anything on it. I think last resort is restoring official rom dump. Or maybe some other ROMs if someone can provide dump of it. If size is problem, PM me, I can provide way to upload big files. Thanks in advance!!

johhnycash said:
Hi,
I need backup/dump for protab 3 xxl, v1.1 (I think any v1.x will do). It has cwm installed already, but user did not backup official rom before changing roms, so now its bootlooping, and no way to flash anything on it. I think last resort is restoring official rom dump. Or maybe some other ROMs if someone can provide dump of it. If size is problem, PM me, I can provide way to upload big files. Thanks in advance!!
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Just after install CWM, I'll make backup and post it here.

Korny(CzE) said:
Just after install CWM, I'll make backup and post it here.
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Thanks a million, you are life saver!!! :good:

I have v1.0 did you try this?

Korny(CzE) said:
I have v1.0 did you try this?
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I have, it does not work since flash tool needs working tablet. This one cant even boot. Only cwm works...

johhnycash said:
I have, it does not work since flash tool needs working tablet. This one cant even boot. Only cwm works...
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It's not quite as easy as I expected. So far I failed to flash CWM. Update are fail. What steps are you / user you used?

Korny(CzE) said:
It's not quite as easy as I expected. So far I failed to flash CWM. Update are fail. What steps are you / user you used?
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Friend doesnt remember, but I believe he used rkflashtool. Here are listed all possible ways to do it : http://androtab.info/clockworkmod/rockchip/install/
Good luck :good:

Ok, finally I was flashed it via root shell. Its backing up right now. After finish, i will upload it somehwere and post link here.

There is.

Korny(CzE) said:
There is.
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Thank you very much. Downloaded already but have trouble entering cwm. What is correct procedure to enter cwm? Releasing power button and pressing and holding volume up and down when point of view logo appears? I tried almost every combination of keys and no way to enter it. Could be cwm got deleted when I tried to install some rk3066 rom for archos tablet. I dont believe it, but that would be logical explanation as to why I cannot enter it.
Last hope will be trying maskrom mode, by shorting nand chip and hoping it shows up in rkflash tool.

I am not using button combo, coz I have app for reboot to recovery. I will try it.
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The Lenovo A706 Owners' Thread (Root/CWM/Other Discussions)

The Lenovo A706 Owners' Thread (for Rooting, CWM, and other discussions)
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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:
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danyno1 said:
hi
I've just installed the "A706ROW_1_S_2_001_0020_130821 MegaFull"" rom , and now i have no network coverage, it doesnt recognize my simcards
I live in Iran.
what should i do??
is there any way to unlock it ??
please help me with this situation , i'm in a hurry
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after reading the whole topic posts, and testing all the methods , the problem is solved [thanks to mixbox360's posts.] i'm going to just copy and paste his 2 separated posts.
BEST soloutions for these 2 common problems :
#1 device doesnt recognize simcards
#2 being unable to downgrade to the chinees stock rom
soloution of the #1 problem :
how I fixed: Just Installed the QNeonModern 1.7 ROM... then I installed the update of a chinese ROM from bootdroid (I mean putt the update.qsb file un the sdfuse directory o my sd card, then power and vol+ to enter the menu and selected SD UPDATE)... thats all... I have again my chinese rom with signal for calls untill we discover how to make work the athk board in the ROW roms.
Hope to be helpfull!
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soloution for #2 problem:
Ok trying again to put my chinese device in ROW rom with sim signal, and found a solution:
1:Flash via droidboot a chinese stock firmware I used the 130325
2:Rooted device with vroot and installed CWM Recovery via ADB
3:In the procedure to install custom rom Qneon one of the steps is to flash boot.img via fastboot... well I just didn´t do this step and flashed directly Qneon_1.7.1.zip via CWM
4: Did data/factory reset, cache reset and dalvik cache reset
5:Reboot system
An Ready! Finally got my chinese device in spanish and sim signal.
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ENJOY THE DUAL SIM ANTENNA + ROM WITH MULTIPLE LANGUAGES
CREDITS : mixbox360
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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.

CWM Installation Instructions:
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Make sure you have all the drivers for your phone installed on your computer. Download for A706 from here. Some other Qualcomm drivers (not sure if required)
Make sure you have USB Debugging enabled, Install from Unknown Sources is enabled and device is detected in ADB run this command:
Code:
adb devices
Download the CWM Recovery for A706 from here.
Unzip the downloaded file to get a "recovery.img" recovery image file.
Press SHIFT key + Right mouse click in the folder where the file is located and select Open Command from Here.
Now, in the command prompt do the following:
a. Reboot into Bootloader mode. Use command:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
b. Device will reboot and display Lenovo logo. (check if device is in bootloader mode by running command:
Code:
fastboot devices
. If you see a device connected then you have successfully rebooted into fastboot mode.
c. Now, run this command:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
(This will flash the CWM recovery image to the device).
d. Once successful, reboot the device using this command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
. Or, you can keep the power+vol up+ vol down buttons pressed to restart.​
If everything has gone well, this should get CWM installed on your device. Your device is still *not rooted*. Once you have installed CWM, please proceed to the ROOT instructions post to *root* your device.
CREDITS:
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This post (in Vietnamese)
This post for Recovery (in Russian)
This post for Drivers links (in Russian)
And, to all the other great Russian/Chinese forums and sites who have such vast info on Lenovo which we need in English

DISCLAIMER: Rooting your device VOIDS your warranty. Proceed with caution!!!
1. CWM ROOT METHOD
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Ok, so you have successfully installed CWM and need root.
1. Just download this Root for A706 ( CWM flashable zip file)
2. Reboot phone to CWM Recovery (use command: adb reboot recovery)
3. Flash the zip and then restart into OS.
4. Now, you should get the Super user app in the list.
2. VROOT (ONE-CLICK ROOTING) METHOD
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For noobs AND people who either don't want to install CWM or are unsure of it's usage and only want root, can use this guide for VROOT one-click rooting method. The guide has been translated and posted on XDA by zhuhang. The original vroot post/method (in chinese) exists on this site.
CREDITS:
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Same as in the CWM post above.
Thanks to zhuhang for posting the VROOT guide in english (translated from chinese).

DISCLAIMER: Follow these instructions at your OWN risk & responsibility. They are provided AS-IS without any liability.
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 to the problem is now in the OP. Please follow it if you have SIM error or network issue.
STOCK ROM
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I am posting a list of stock firmware(s) that I can find for the A706 here, along with instructions on how to install it.
FIRMWARE LIST
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Build Number: A706_ROW_S018:
Details:
Firmware Type: Official Release
Languages: English, Russian, Chinese, Indonesian & Vietnamese
Build Date: 15/07/2013
OS: Android 4.1.2 with Lenovo Magic UI
Download Link: Get it from here (Lenovo-Forums.ru)
(You need to click on the green button on the page. Once you click there then you need to register and logged in, to download it.)
CREDIT: This post in Russian.​
This post by 5[Strogino] has a list of stock firmwares and links to download them.
INSTRUCTIONS
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A memory card is required.
Boot into Android normally.
Connect your phone to your PC/Laptop with a USB cable and when asked (or in USB connection settings), please select USB Mass storage mode to mount SD card.
On the root of the memory card, create a folder called "sdfuse".
Unzip the downloaded firmware, you will get a QSB file.
Copy the QSB file to the sdfuse folder that we created earlier on the root of SD card.
Note: Please make sure that your phone has atleast 60% power before attempting or beginning upgrade. Or keep charger connected during the process.
SD card upgrade process:
Long press VOL UP + POWER_KEY to enter the droidboot,
A menu will appear. Select the fourth option, SDUPDATE.
At the bottom of the screen, you can see the progress and status of the update
When you see the message "SDCARD UPDATE SUCCESS!!!", this means you successfully completed the upgrade process
Now, reboot your device and hopefully it should be updated.
That's it! If you guys have found any more firmware download links (even for different regions, build etc.) just share them with me along with details and I will add them to the list in this post.
CREDIT: Instructions were taken from this post and formatted and edited for better understanding.

A List of Custom ROMs
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QNeon-Modern ROM (based on Russian Firmware but has English too): Visit the original thread (in Russian)
Please do share more ROMs with me so that I can include them in this list.

help!
hello bro! i got stuck at installing the cwm flashable file. it's saying "Verifying update package.... Installation aborted"

gr8techie said:
RESERVED (for a list of Stock ROMs/Stock ROM installation)
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Thanks,
Very nice thread. Had the phone for a month but no support anywhere. i need the stock rom, if u have pls pm me.
thanks again

scuderialoki said:
hello bro! i got stuck at installing the cwm flashable file. it's saying "Verifying update package.... Installation aborted"
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scuderialoki, unfortunate that you got stuck. worked for me without any issues. i upped the same file that i used on mediafire. can you re-download the file and then check if the file is ok by extracting the zip using winrar or winzip? if it is ok then try flashing it again.
guliboy123 said:
Thanks,
Very nice thread. Had the phone for a month but no support anywhere. i need the stock rom, if u have pls pm me.
thanks again
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guliboy123, i will be putting the link and some instructions on the stock rom post soon. bear with me as i have to check the instructions from the russian/chinese sites and then put it up here. in the meantime, i suggest you take a backup of your current ROM (which is stock) using CWM and then try out the QNeon-Modern ROM. remember u need to flash that ROM using CWM.

thanks
scuderialoki, unfortunate that you got stuck. worked for me without any issues. i upped the same file that i used on mediafire. can you re-download the file and then check if the file is ok by extracting the zip using winrar or winzip? if it is ok then try flashing it again.
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gr8techie thanks for the reply. i really appreciate it. just downloaded the flashable cwm however it's still the same bro. lemme tell you something though. i rooted the devices before using framaroot and everything is ok but i had to do a factory reset through the settings app in A706. i still see the superuser app in the system apps and i cant uninstall it. when i open the superuser app in the drawer it's giving me an error that the su binary is not installed and su cant install it.

scuderialoki said:
gr8techie thanks for the reply. i really appreciate it. just downloaded the flashable cwm however it's still the same bro. lemme tell you something though. i rooted the devices before using framaroot and everything is ok but i had to do a factory reset through the settings app in A706. i still see the superuser app in the system apps and i cant uninstall it. when i open the superuser app in the drawer it's giving me an error that the su binary is not installed and su cant install it.
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ok, please tell me if you have CWM installed on your device? I believe it is not installed. if this is the case, then you need to flash CWM and then try installing the zip again.
if it is installed then, i believe the super su from previous rooting maybe causing the problem. check on Playstore for a method to unroot your device. or google it. then you need to root again. hope this solves your problem.

thanks
Hi bro thanks for the reply i attached a screenshot of my root validation. I used an app to identify that. And by the way my recovery is installed. I the super su app is killing it

New page for our devices :good:
I had rooted my Lenovo A706 before You made this page You are faster than me , bro :laugh::laugh:
Hope our A706 will have more ROM, Init , Kernel that make it better

Some picture of mine, they are old ones..I am cooking some new thing on A706...:laugh: hope you like

Anyone know how to switch between few apps on lenovo A706?
long press on home button will only show the google now
Changing input method when typing also an issues i met,
anyway to change the input method when typing?

Can someone upload an official updated rom (ROW) for lenovo a706? It'll be much appreciated.

FREE CALLING SERVICE PROBLEM
guys,, may be you can help me... the problem is i can hear what other people are saying in LINE / Skype /Viber but people can't hear anything i said.

Goog, I want it
Sent from my Lenovo A706 using xda premium

silv3rmoon said:
Anyone know how to switch between few apps on lenovo A706?
long press on home button will only show the google now
Changing input method when typing also an issues i met,
anyway to change the input method when typing?
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Long press in menu button ^^
---------- Post added at 08:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:18 PM ----------
rapnix said:
FREE CALLING SERVICE PROBLEM
guys,, may be you can help me... the problem is i can hear what other people are saying in LINE / Skype /Viber but people can't hear anything i said.
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just viber bro...because maybe viber isn't usable for us now..i can use skype , line , zalo and every things else nomarly

@trithong.. bro. also in LINE and TALKRAY i encounter this problem some of us already encounter this problem what version do you have? i have A706ROW.. no problem if only chatting but if i want to use calling features that's were i encounter this kind of problem i can here them but they cannot here me

my A706 can't root.
CWM show Installation abort!
Baseband ver
A706ROW_1_A_2_0046_130604
Internal ver
A706ROW_1_S_2_001_0018_130705

[TOOL][WIN]Gstreamer emergency toolbox, for devices with broken lcd or digitizer ;)

Hi all, i passed trough the bad experience of a phone with a broken screen, all my data was trapped inside the device and i couldn't see nothing on the screen :crying:
So i decided to develop a little app, in order to be able to break into my phone again and save the more stuff i could.
Gstreamer (aka Ghost streamer) is able to let you see your device screen once again (that was the primary purpose...) and deal with it by clicking and swiping with your mousepointer on your phone screen picture (yes, it's slow but it gets the job done )but without the need to install softwares like VNC and similars (Gstreamer only allows you to gain access your files in a way or another and try to save it),.
If your dead phone was rooted and with a custom recovery, then yur life will be easy in case of broken screen , but if not , then the music changes a lot, that's why i thought my software could help other people to solve theproblems i meet during my data rescue attempts.
No matter the device screensize, it will adapt to your device screensize and will make your life easier if you broken your phone screen.
I'm still adding features to it, and planning to organize it in a better way, correcting some bugs, testing it on different phones and android versions,but it's actually working and improving day by day
if someone is interested in testing it with me, and report then the experience i'd be happy to cooperate.
at the moment this is the pre-alpha stage for me , but this is how it looks now
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if you are having bad times with your phone screen this may help you :fingers-crossed: just contact me if interested
use at your own risk it's still experimental, download it from the link below
http://www.filedropper.com/gstreamerv1000release

open for feature requests here , if you want me to add special functions, just ask here and i will see if it can be embedded or not.
get the latest nightly build on my git, just click on the "Download ZIP" button. (link below)
any advice is appreciated, thank you.
changelog!
new release, now the Apk operations are ok , now you can list, uninstall, pull, install apk from your PC.
always get the latest release from my git
https://github.com/TheBrainBooster/Gstreamer/archive/master.zip

BrainBooster said:
open for feature requests here , if you want me to add special functions, just ask here and i will see if it can be embedded or not.
get the latest nightly build here https://github.com/TheBrainBooster/Gstreamer just click on the "Download ZIP" button.
any advice is appreciated, thank you.
changelog!
new release, now the Apk operations are ok , now you can list, uninstall, pull, install apk from your PC.
always get the latest release from my git
https://github.com/TheBrainBooster/Gstreamer/archive/master.zip
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new changelog! V1.2.1.0 release
added dpad navigation buttons
minor bugfixes
redesigned main panel
new changelog! V1.2.2 is available for the download
added swipe buttons
added memory info
minor bugfixex
check it out and let me know testers are welcome
01/02/2016
new changelog!
minur bug fixes
added file push , pull and sideload functions
...sadly i don't have feedback so i can't be sure it will work with all the android versions

...many changes heve been done, stay tuned for the next release

Hello,
tried you app, but it does not recognize my phone, because it has not debugging mode activated. I tried even "RSA ADB key inejection and..." but with no luck. For anther device, which has debugging mode active, I was able to get its data, but for the one with broken display and no debugging mode, it doesn't.
Any hints?
Regards,

can you provide some more informations about your device?
maybe you could try to repeat the procedure but in recovery mode

Hello,
Thanks for your time. So far you're the only one who gave me something as an information, or tip/hint.
My phone is an Samsung i9300i, with stock rom, only recently when trying to get the data through ADB, I have installed via ODIN an image named "CWM Recovery v6.0.3.6.tar", but still no effect in ADB.
Before replying to you I have tried recovery mode as well (power button, home, volume - and after 5 seconds volume up- as those were the steps required for my model to get into download mode). But I cannot get your up to recognize my phone. I tried with another one (HTC One M8s), with debugging mode on and the app recognize it in a flash. But with the broken one, no luck.
Are there necessary some custom drivers? Do you think some print screens could help?

a screenshot could help for sure
installing the proper adb drivers too, try with this --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50008343&postcount=486
also installing the official kies software by samsung may help
whas the phone rooted?
can it boot normally?
do you see something on the screen?
what is the damage on you phone?
android version?

Hello and good morning (for me it's still morning),
No, the phone was not rooted, was "untouched". I gave up the idea I can retrieve data via software and I was thinking to try to open it and have a display temporary put, but it's time consuming and I'm short on time to recover the data (some business information for my boss).
I'll try the drivers you have wrote and I'll came back with screen shots as well.
Regards,

sorry for the late post edit, but it came to my mind after i wrote
by the way... are you sure you booted into recovery mode?
my software shoud see the phone anyway when you hit the test conection button

Hello and good morning (for me it's still morning),
No, the phone was not rooted, was "untouched". I gave up the idea I can retrieve data via software and I was thinking to try to open it and have a display temporary put, but it's time consuming and I'm short on time to recover the data (some business information for my boss).
I'll try the drivers you have wrote and I'll came back with screen shots as well.
LE: Yes, I'm booting in download/recovery mode (combination of pow+volume minus + home buttons and volume up after 5 -7 seconds - steps specific for Sam i9300i phones)
Regards,

miborion said:
Hello and good morning (for me it's still morning),
No, the phone was not rooted, was "untouched". I gave up the idea I can retrieve data via software and I was thinking to try to open it and have a display temporary put, but it's time consuming and I'm short on time to recover the data (some business information for my boss).
I'll try the drivers you have wrote and I'll came back with screen shots as well.
LE: Yes, I'm booting in download/recovery mode (combination of pow+volume minus + home buttons and volume up after 5 -7 seconds - steps specific for Sam i9300i phones)
Regards,
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so you shoud see the phone connected maybe it will say: device-12345abcdefyourphoneID-(recovery) but if you have the drivers installed it should appear in the log window, moreover you said maybe you have a CWM recovery installed...
remember to reboot your pc ater the drivers setup

BrainBooster said:
so you shoud see the phone connected maybe it will say: device-12345abcdefyourphoneID-(recovery) but if you have the drivers installed it should appear in the log window, moreover you said maybe you have a CWM recovery installed...
remember to reboot your pc ater the drivers setup
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Indeed I have had installed CWM (if by that you are referring to "CWM Recovery v6.0.3.6.tar" file - which I did, using ODIN (v.307)), as I thought the debugging mode would be activated, but it seem it doesn't. Please can you give me more details about what did you want to say by " moreover you said maybe you have a CWM recovery installed..."? Is it a bad thing? Should I flash to a stock rom?
And no, it does not show any devices like device-1234afsadsasdasd.
Regards,

what i mean is, if you installed a custom recovery and you also have your phone drivers properly installed you should have an adbd server running on the phone(provided by the custom recovery environment) and an adb client running on the pc, so they should see each other

BrainBooster said:
what i mean is, if you installed a custom recovery and you also have your phone drivers properly installed you should have an adbd server running on the phone(provided by the custom recovery environment) and an adb client running on the pc, so they should see each other
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Ok, now I understand what is the purpose for that img.
So, bottom line is I cannot seem to install proper drivers. I'll try different combinations of uninstall plus install drivers from your link (i had used the ones from Samsung site, released this year), plus computer reboot, as so far I wasn't able to have ADB listener list my device (or your application).
Regards,

Root it! everything will be much more easy
http://androidmtk.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s3-neo-gt-i9300i

BrainBooster said:
Root it! everything will be much more easy
http://androidmtk.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s3-neo-gt-i9300i
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I'll try, but, I'm not able to check what is my build number. As far as I know, I have only the stock image (exactly as the phone came with) and am sure it hasn't have the 4.4.4 version, but something like 4.3 something...I have a colleague, back at work which has some same device (Sam I9300i) and I could check the version on that terminal and try my luck.
Thanks again for your time and insight

miborion said:
I'll try, but, I'm not able to check what is my build number. As far as I know, I have only the stock image (exactly as the phone came with) and am sure it hasn't have the 4.4.4 version, but something like 4.3 something...I have a colleague, back at work which has some same device (Sam I9300i) and I could check the version on that terminal and try my luck.
Thanks again for your time and insight
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anytime
if you need further help , just ask

BrainBooster said:
anytime
if you need further help , just ask
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Hello,
I've just finished all leads meaning I have successfully rooted the phone by using your link; I got PASS message in ODIN using the exact image as the tutorial indicated. But, still I cannot connect to the phone with ADB, or by using your app.
If I boot normally I can hear the sound, see the top buttons lid and have the popup message in windows which tells me I can browse the mobile phone's content (onStdBoot.jpg).
If I boot in recovery mode (can see COM0 used in ODIN and can flash successfully) I get the devices on the second print screen (BootInDownloadMode.jpg) but cannot access it.
Could you please advise if there is anything else I can try?
Regards,

if you successfully rooted your device, booting it in recovery mode should make it show in my software

[ROM][6.0.1][CM13][UNOFFICIAL] Cyanogenmod 13 for Lenovo A760

DISCLAIMER: I do not own/build this ROM, This is not my work. I am posting this thread to help other Lenovo A760 users.
How to Install CM13 (Cyanogenmod 13) UNOFFICIAL 6.0.1 Marshmallow on Lenovo A760​
***** Android Rooting/Modifying Disclaimer *****
You are making these modifications to your device. I am not responsible for whatever happens to your phone, shall this process fail. You understand that I cannot be held responsible if you do not follow directions and brick your device. You are the only person responsible if you brick your device, as you are the one choosing to modify your device. You are voiding your warranty by rooting, making modifications, and install custom roms. I encourage you to READ CAREFULLY before following along and continuing to void your warranty. A fair knowledge of ADB and ROM flashing might be needed . You have been warned! Not following directions CAN result in a soft or hard brick. Thank you for if you read all of this!
Screenshots:​
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Known Bugs:​
- No FM Radio
- Screen Recorder app causing phone to reboot (please do not use the app)
(All the links for download will be available at the end of these steps)
Step 1
Download cm-13.0-20160502-UNOFFICIAL-audi.zip and A-GAPPS 6.0.1.zip and save it under root directory in your phone's SD Card.
WARNING!! Step 4 to Step 9 will erase your Internal Storage. PLEASE BACKUP of all your files in Internal Storage (NOT SD Card) before proceed further!!
Step 2
Download the Qualcomm QPST zip, and install it on your Computer. (You may restart the computer after finished installation to make sure the driver is in effect)
Step 3
Power off your phone, take the battery out. Connect it with USB cable to the computer.
Step 4
Press & Hold (Vol +), (Vol -) & (Power Button) while its connected to your computer until you feel its vibrate 2x times. (check at the computer taskbar and see if device called Qualcomm CDMA Technologies MSM connected) DO NOT press FORMAT/ERASE drive if your computer prompt it. Just click cancel if the message appear.
Step 5
Download the HDD Raw Copy Tool and double click it to execute the application. You can now see 'Qualcomm MMC Storage' shown in the software.
Step 6
Download Lenovo_A760.imgc. Under the 'Qualcomm MMC Storage' line, there is another 'FILE' line, double click the line and select your downloaded Lenovo_A760.imgc
Step 7
Once your Lenovo_A760.imgc selected, it will display 'Please select TARGET' message. Click the 'Qualcomm MMC Storage' line and click the Continue>> button
Step 8
Click START and confirm to continue the process. This will take up to 20minutes.
Step 9
Once it shows 100% complete, you may remove the phone from USB cable, and insert back the battery. DO NOT power it on yet.
Step 10
Press & Hold (Vol +), (Vol -) & (Power Button) to go to Recovery Mode. Once you are in TWRP recovery, press ‘Wipe’, and swipe to proceed wipe/factory reset.
Step 11
Press 'Install' and select your cm-13.0-20160502-UNOFFICIAL-audi.zip.
Swipe to Install your zip. Press ‘Reboot system’ at the bottom.
Voila! you will be greeted with Cyanogenmod Boot Animation. Please proceed with the necessary steps to setup your phone for first time.
Step 13
Once booted up, go to Settings, scroll down until ‘About phone’. Tap on ‘Build Number’ for few times until a message appear: ‘You have enabled development settings!’.
Step 14
Go back once, and tap on ‘Developer options’. Turn on ‘Advanced reboot’ in Developer options, and scroll down a bit to set ‘Root access’ to ‘Apps and ADB’.
The following steps are only for those of you who want to install Google Apps:
Step 15
Press & Hold the Power button, select Reboot, and then select ‘Recovery’
Step 16
In the Recovery, press 'Install' and select your A-GAPPS 6.0.1.zip. Swipe to Install your zip. Once finished, just Press the ‘Wipe dalvik/cache’ button at bottom. After that, press ‘Reboot system’ again.
If your google Contacts does not sync, download the 'Google Contact Sync 6.0.1' apk and install & replace the current version in your phone.
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If you are facing the ‘Unfortunately Setup Wizard Has Stopped’ or ‘Unfortunately Google Play Services Has Stopped’ errors, you may follow this steps:
For Setup Wizard, go settings, scroll down to ‘Memory’ > ‘Memory used by apps’ > ‘Setup Wizard’ > (Press i in the circle) > ‘Permissions’ > Turn on the options for ‘Contacts’ & “Phone’
For Google Play services, go settings, scroll down to ‘Memory’ > ‘Memory used by apps’ > ‘Google Play services’ > (Press i in the circle) > ‘Permissions’ > Turn on all the options
Download links
Qualcomm QPST: http://www.x-drivers.com/catalog/flash/mobile_phones/companies/qualcomm/models/qpst/12051
HDD Raw Copy Tool: http://viid.me/q0YITi
Lenovo_A760.imgc: http://viid.me/q0YH1w
Download CM13 Unofficial: http://viid.me/q0I8UI
Google Apps for Android 6.0: http://viid.me/q0I6nC
Google Contact Sync 6.0.1: http://viid.me/q0HCDh
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• Vlad Den from Youtube for HDD RAW Copy flash guide: https://goo.gl/i6bK9k
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• A-TEAM from XDA developers forum for Gapps: https://goo.gl/7A6kyX
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Hi mellomade,
Thanks for this ... I'm using another phone now running Lollipop, but still have the A760 running unofficial CM11.0. as a backup, I've downloaded all files, and will give it a go at a later date ... I'm between cataracts eye operations right one fixed, left should be done soon, I can't get new reading glasses until then, so I'm struggling with anything close-up right now. ...Jack

jachol said:
Hi mellomade,
Thanks for this ... I'm using another phone now running Lollipop, but still have the A760 running unofficial CM11.0. as a backup, I've downloaded all files, and will give it a go at a later date ... I'm between cataracts eye operations right one fixed, left should be done soon, I can't get new reading glasses until then, so I'm struggling with anything close-up right now. ...Jack
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Hi Jachol. Good to hear some of us are still hang on to A760. No worries, do post here if you have any questions about the installation process. Get well soon!

mellomade said:
Hi Jachol. Good to hear some of us are still hang on to A760. No worries, do post here if you have any questions about the installation process. Get well soon!
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mellomade ... The A760 has always worked well for me, I wouldn't scrap it, I only have the newer one because it came as a present ( so far it's been equally as good).
I've been studying the instructions, and guess steps 1-9 install the new TWRP recovery, the new ROM installation is then normal TWRP procedure.
I do have TWRP recovery v.2.6.3.0 already installed, but I'm sure it isn't compatible with latest android versions, so no chance of an install via that
It will be interesting to see if others from the old thread pick up your link.Thanks again. .. Jack

jachol said:
mellomade ... The A760 has always worked well for me, I wouldn't scrap it, I only have the newer one because it came as a present ( so far it's been equally as good).
I've been studying the instructions, and guess steps 1-9 install the new TWRP recovery, the new ROM installation is then normal TWRP procedure.
I do have TWRP recovery v.2.6.3.0 already installed, but I'm sure it isn't compatible with latest android versions, so no chance of an install via that
It will be interesting to see if others from the old thread pick up your link.Thanks again. .. Jack
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Great! Actually, Starting from lollipop, rom installs require larger internal space. Since we barely have sufficient space for system on our A760, the internal storage needs to be repartition (done by HDD Raw copy tool). Luckily the provided image 'Lenovo_A760.imgc' will automatically install the updated recovery TWRP 2.8.7 (compatible for the rom install) so we dont have to.
I do think others from the old thread already shifted to other phones

The QPST link given is no more. Any chance you have another download link? Preferably one without malware, as there seems to be some of them floating around.
Thanks

astudent said:
The QPST link given is no more. Any chance you have another download link? Preferably one without malware, as there seems to be some of them floating around.
Thanks
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I have updated with new download link (now its working). Sorry for the ads. You can click the 'Skip the ad' button after waiting for 5 seconds, or you can Google Qualcomm QPST if you prefer not to click it.

GM mellomade,
I have CM13 flashed OK now + the updated recovery, I'm finding heavy it on battery consumption,
mine loses 25% overnight with no additional apps installed as yet.
This is much higher than the unofficial CM11 Rom I have been using,
I've restricted some of google services in Privacy guard, this has helped a little
but I see no other way of reducing battery drain.
How do you find yours ?, and any suggestions please ?. ... J.

jachol said:
GM mellomade,
I have CM13 flashed OK now + the updated recovery, I'm finding heavy it on battery consumption,
mine loses 25% overnight with no additional apps installed as yet.
This is much higher than the unofficial CM11 Rom I have been using,
I've restricted some of google services in Privacy guard, this has helped a little
but I see no other way of reducing battery drain.
How do you find yours ?, and any suggestions please ?. ... J.
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I was having the same experience too. I use Greenify App from play store, and put ALL apps into hibernation, except the one I required their notification to be alive (e.g; WhatsApp). That helps too. I guess that is one of disadvantages having an unofficial build, because it is not natively supported for our phone. Hence the high battery drain issue. On the bright side, we get to experience the latest (even though not updated) ROM :victory:

mellomade said:
I was having the same experience too. I use Greenify App from play store, and put ALL apps into hibernation, except the one I required their notification to be alive (e.g; WhatsApp). That helps too. I guess that is one of disadvantages having an unofficial build, because it is not natively supported for our phone. Hence the high battery drain issue. On the bright side, we get to experience the latest (even though not updated) ROM :victory:
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OK, Thought I may have a problem with ROM download, I did try a reflash which didn't help any. I'll try Greenify later, one thing I like about this ROM is the minimal system apps used (no bloatware).
My present phone (X-BO 06) running Lollipop, has a setting which allows the phone to switch off/on automatically overnight which is great for battery saving, I must see if i can find an app that does the same. Thanks again for the info. ... J. :highfive:

jachol said:
OK, Thought I may have a problem with ROM download, I did try a reflash which didn't help any. I'll try Greenify later, one thing I like about this ROM is the minimal system apps used (no bloatware).
My present phone (X-BO 06) running Lollipop, has a setting which allows the phone to switch off/on automatically overnight which is great for battery saving, I must see if i can find an app that does the same. Thanks again for the info. ... J. :highfive:
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aah.. we do have that auto start & shutdown setting on our official rom (4.1.2). Im guessing you want that functionality without installing any new apps right? If not, you may look into Phone Schedule from play store. It support android 6.0. No prob

mellomade said:
aah.. we do have that auto start & shutdown setting on our official rom (4.1.2). Im guessing you want that functionality without installing any new apps right? If not, you may look into Phone Schedule from play store. It support android 6.0. No prob
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mellomade,
Are you saying that we do have the Off/On option with this lollipop ROM ?, if so I haven't found that it in settings, I will take another look, it does make a big difference to battery saving. ... J.

jachol said:
mellomade,
Are you saying that we do have the Off/On option with this lollipop ROM ?, if so I haven't found that it in settings, I will take another look, it does make a big difference to battery saving. ... J.
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No no no. I think you may have misinterpreted my message there. I did mention, on our official rom, which is 4.1.2, the A760_1_A_2_0057_130828 updates from Lenovo. Sadly not on this unofficial cm build. However you can check out greenify, it does makes a lot difference if you hibernate unused apps. Hence, if this is your secondary phone, you may even hibernate all apps (which can significantly reduce battery consumption) without have to worry about any incoming notifications, am I right.

mellomade said:
No no no. I think you may have misinterpreted my message there. I did mention, on our official rom, which is 4.1.2, the A760_1_A_2_0057_130828 updates from Lenovo. Sadly not on this unofficial cm build. However you can check out greenify, it does makes a lot difference if you hibernate unused apps. Hence, if this is your secondary phone, you may even hibernate all apps (which can significantly reduce battery consumption) without have to worry about any incoming notifications, am I right.
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Ah yes !, gotcha now ... total misunderstanding this end, and yes I've installed greenify, it helps a lot. Thanks again. ... J.

Can you please give a device tree of this rom.I really need it.