yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Lenovo K900] mac231us:
i have tried those on note 1 and 2 (somehow had issues). I personally do not like add-ons and just started to try to learn little bit on theming (change background in notification) before i gave up on it and also on the note2 ...gave it up for the k900 (theming/developing is a huge endeavor and like i said before no disrespect to any of the devs...it is a huge difficult task and requires so much skill and patience) THANKS though..i will take another look at it.

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contacts stopped working on latest rom version (whenever call ends either by hanging up or the other person hangs up)...thankfully it is not a phone fc as in (only) tw rom (and miui also based off tw) ported from n7100 (international note2) to U.S. variants of n7100 and the n7105 (there the phone process would fc if person at other end of call hung up first)
[Lenovo K900] jejemc:
hi, the website is often recommended http://www.ibuygou.com/ : Good:
[Lenovo K900] leogoto:
I think little bit a quite fast than 620 ROM. Other is not big change. I waiting a next new ROM.

Thanks
[Lenovo K900] IceGoal:
OK, got it. Same here I don't know how that "knock to light" feature works. Anyone figured it out?

I don't quite understand your dialer questions, pardon me. My dial pad is working fine for the numbers I want to reach (USA numbers only).
[Lenovo K900] petrofsky77:
Any custom ROM yet for this phone? Tried searching under Dev thread but found none. For MY will start selling mostly at the end of July 2013. If Devs are interested in making custom rom for this phone, then I will most likely buy one. BTW, is the bootloader locked by default?
[Lenovo K900] amoyan:
Knock to light...

When screen is off knocking screen twice will bring it back to life but locked.

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Bootloader unlocked
[Lenovo K900] upcompu:
www.etotalk.com
[Lenovo K900] IceGoal:
This one looks good to me. I bought mine on Aliexpress. I would have bought my K900 from this if I was aware of it earlier.

http://www.liaow.com/

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lol, I get it now, thx. You literally have to "knock" on the screen twice to turn it on; "tapping" wouldn't do it. And your Screen Lock option has to be set on some locking, slide ot password, etc. It doesn't work if you leave screen lock option to "none" as I do. So I guess I won't be knocking my K900 much.
[Lenovo K900] petrofsky77:
Thanks for the confirmation. :)
[Lenovo K900] cyber-mythius:
I've done everything so far except the last quoted part about flashing another fastboot files to reduce CPU heat.

Could you please tell me what exactly am I supposed to do with the files on that link? (https://mega.co.nz/#F!IJF2hLYI!GpcLinegjjcRM6puQa0GXg) ?

Flash them by command line / fastboot one by one? or through recovery?

Thank you!
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
Where did you see this quote to reduce cpu heat?
[Lenovo K900] cyber-mythius:
1st page :)
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
That's very old comparing to how many rom releases we have now available :).

By the way do you have such problems, overheating?
[Lenovo K900] cyber-mythius:
Well overheating - sometimes the phones gets pretty hot even though I'm not running anything that should consume anyhow much performance.

What is at this point latest stable ROM for this phone? I've got xx603 version in the phone. What I've read in the few latest pages I can see that several people is having issues with the latest ROM.

How to request separated part of the forum only for Lenovo k900? :) ... To have everything in one thread is pretty confusing.
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
I am running 620 ROM for some weeks now and works perfectly. Yes the latest one looks like leaked and would not suggest it so much to be used, at least until some better official version comes along.

I agree, one thread sux for everything.

Where are admins to open k900 forum category? I volunteer to make subtopics clean and up to date, rom by rom :).
[Lenovo K900] hypnz:
I agree, must be a part of the forum for k900!
[Lenovo K900] cyber-mythius:
ok, new thread requested. We will see what will happen :).
[Lenovo K900] Bleached77:
I agree, I started with 603 now on 620. 620 works for me. None of the issues we see reported on the latest 708 ROM. Hopefully something official comes out soon.
[Lenovo K900] linhnd:
Hi, anyone know how to turn off notification of default SMS messages (or delete it) in 620 ROM. I installed chompSMS and now I have two notification when have new SMS. Thanks!
[Lenovo K900] k1llerm:
k900 battery life

hello everyone , i am owner of lenovo k860 with 4.2.1 stock rom and i am very happy with the battery life , almost 2 days with normal use , (phone calls , sms , and some hours of internet) , and 1 day with heavy use , (games , wifi on all the day etc) how about this phone ? i love it and i want to buy it but i want to learn more about the battery consumption ! sorry about my bad english :)
[Lenovo K900] Bleached77:
For what you describe as normal use, I usually have between 50-60% of battery life at the end of the day.
[Lenovo K900] Chris_K900:
Battery consumption

Hello,

if I configure Lenovo Power Manager to my needs (call mode between 23:30 and 06:00, automatic reduction of CPU frequency, clearing of not needed apps, screen fixed at 60% brightness) I can reach 3-4 days depending on the number of calls I have. I use GoWeatherEX with a dyna wallpaper and widget, have replaced dialer and contact manager with GoDialerEx (for German language support), everything else are pretty much stock apps.

I am on corp email (EAS) with up to 200 mails/day, make usage of camera and browser if needed, have whats app and viber online, but I do not play games at all.

After a full charge power manager estimates up to 92hrs ... :) which is such an advantage compared to the blackberry Z10 I had before. THIS is the feature I like best about this phone. (OK, the look is not toooooo bad :D).

Btw.: If anyone would be looking for a K900 available in Germany, I have another one here on hand.

Regards,

Chris.
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
Name your price for the one you are selling ;)
[Lenovo K900] Chris_K900:
Well, I paid 440 ex VAT landed here, this is what I need to have. A back cover and a screen protector is included, and I have a very nice flip cover in brown if anyone wants it for 10 Euro.
[Lenovo K900] IceGoal:
Damn, 92 hours? are you serious? MIne says 3h49m at 57% battery. Hmmm...
[Lenovo K900] Chris_K900:
*lol* what are you doing ? Running AnTuTu all the time :D ?

I can upload a screenshot next time a full charge is required if you like.
[Lenovo K900] voverty:
help pls.

Hi everyone i recently bought k900 it is so beautiful and powerful. However i noticed some glitches(bug or issue). When playing fruitninja(free from playstore) the screen glows a little when slicing fruits. Is that normal? It is like the brightness of the screen just increase a little and then return to normal after slicing the fruits.... Is anyone experiencing this or is my phone defective?. This only happen in fruit ninja. Other games like temple run subwaysurf runs normally...can someone check pls. My k900 runs android 4.2.1 stock no root. From Philipines
[Lenovo K900] garryweil:
bobr76the

Since you are using Corp email, have you used the Encryption feature that was new in 620? I would need encryption for my Corp email, Mobile Iron based.
[Lenovo K900] IceGoal:
There must be something wrong with my K900 then... Damn...
[Lenovo K900] Chris_K900:
Not necessarily with the phone itself. Try opening Lenovo Power Manager, then enter usage to find out what´s eating up your battery.
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
Yes my IT pushed encryption through mobile iron setup. I have encryption enabled and everything works perfect on ROM 620.
[Lenovo K900] usmjeeb:
Root k900

Hi, I just bought k900 today, I am in China. I read almost all of this thread, and now I am really confused. I downloaded one of the files posted at start of this thread but didnt find all the mentioned files in the zip folder.

I know it's inconvenient but could you post all the steps for installing latest row on k900 and can this be done through windows 7? Would be extremely thankful if you could help me with this.
[Lenovo K900] MacGuy2006:
Not sure that you can turn them off - there is no specific setting that I can find.

I wish Lenovo would implement group messaging, since with the stock SMS client I can't really participate in group SMS conversations (most people I know have iPhones, so that's what they do :) )
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
First, do you need rooted ROM or stock? Which version you are currently on?
[Lenovo K900] usmjeeb:
Thanks for replying.

it's 4.2.1, internal version number 1_S_2_009_0204_130627 (if thats relevant)

I just want to run google apps esp. google maps, so whichever runs it smoothly.
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
This is not international but I think its Chinese version of ROM what you have.

If you don't need root then I suggest you take a look here for 620 international version:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=42939838&postcount=315

If you need root then browse through this thread a bit more.

p.s.: this is exactly why we need k900 sub-forum here :(.

"cyber-mythius" any progress on this?
[Lenovo K900] usmjeeb:
yes it's chinese. btw whats the difference between root and simple installation, in terms of performance i mean..

a sub-forum would be extremely beneficial, it's kinda hard to go through 58 pages long thread with all sorts of info in it ;p
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
Out of box in terms of performance no difference. Root just gives you extra customization power.
[Lenovo K900] cyber-mythius:
I have requested separated sub-forum in right section, sent some PM's to mods ... thats pretty much all I can do ... :(.
[Lenovo K900] Hallinskide:
dpi change

Has anyone found a way to change the dpi on the phone without messing things up (especially keyboards tend to not working correctly at changed settings for me)?

I have tried modifying the build.prop which did not have any effect and also resolution changer (by Nexter) which did work but resulted in some apps not working correctly anymore (especially Swiftkey and the stock keyboard) :(
[Lenovo K900] boy3dfx:
Opening up the Lenovo K900 Back Cover

Hi all.

Has anyone succeeded in opening up the Lenovo K900's back cover?

The links I found on the web are not very helpfull (ex: ABI research).

And I see in the first post of this thread that there is currently no information on the topic.
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
Some people tried to unscrew those screws but ended up not being able to open cover. Seems like its glued on.

And some say those screws are just for aesthetic there.

Either way I doubt Lenovo wants us to temper with internals :).
[Lenovo K900] cyber-mythius:
I would like to see what's in there - mainly I think that lenovo could be making both versions (dual sim/with SD card slot vs one sim/no sd) as one machine and the only difference would be the cover :P

Naive but possible. I'd love to find there SD card slot as 16GB is quite low capacity, even though Im massively using all kind of data stores in cloud.
[Lenovo K900] rttsve:
Hello i read about your problem. I had same problem when i play some games, so check your brightnes - it's on auto probably -> Disable Auto Brightness and problem solved, everything should be okay.
[Lenovo K900] MacGuy2006:
Ugh. Tried to convert this into .iso on my Mac Book Air using bchunk, but keep getting an ".ugh" image, which cannot be opened with anything I tried :( Maybe someone with a real linux box can unpack it. Or, maybe it's a fake - A lot of the Chinese root posts seem to be so far.

Great, thanks for confirming! I am happy if I can have Google Maps and Google Voice for now, while we are figuring out how to root this thing. Hopefully my K900 will arrive tomorrow or the day after :)
[Lenovo K900] Cyman:
Root-Instruction

HERE is an instruction that seems to work:

http://www.lenovohome.net/thread-161530-1-1.html

I'm very close, was able to do all the steps they wrote but the progress stops in the middle...Don't know why but I'll figure it out!
[Lenovo K900] MacGuy2006:
Keeping all my toes crossed :)
[Lenovo K900] mclife:
For Google Voice, it works except for the calling. When I place a call using Google Voice, it fails to do the call routing so that the recipient sees my gVoice number.
[Lenovo K900] mr_wehbe:
roooot

hello,

any news?:crying:
[Lenovo K900] Cyman:
not yet...

It wasn't working properly unfortunately. I was able to do all the steps described and also flashed the modded firmware they provide (with less Chinese Bloatware) but root is still not here - they installed superuser but it's not rootet. I'll continue trying - as soon as I find out something, I will tell!
[Lenovo K900] Headcool:
hi,

I also bought this phone, but I'm facing a huge problem.

When i want to change the APN-settings which is necessary for my provider, it says: "APN list is not completed, please wait and have a new try".

Waiting didn't solve the problem.

An other User already faced this problem with the K860 and solved it:

But I suppose i need root access for this?
[Lenovo K900] mclife:
Hmm, I didn't have any issues putting in my apn settings. What carrier?
[Lenovo K900] Dominick Shauntee:
I have had the phone a week now i use on T-mobile 3G with no issue ..

also when i looked under phones supported by google play the k900 is

listed on there. i still don't get why k900 won't work with google play ..The chinese

company that i bought phone from told me they lmk when a good root was

available ..
[Lenovo K900] Headcool:
My carrier is "bob", which is part of Mobilkom Austria(A1), so I have to use the A1 network(Uplink: 1920,3 – 1930,1 MHz ,Downlink: 2110,3 – 2120,1 MHz).

The network is successfully found in Network operators menu. I also enabled Roaming which is necessary, but it still doesn't work.
[Lenovo K900] johngreener:
:laugh: intel inside...can some day we can install windows in that device?
[Lenovo K900] mr_wehbe:
having the same problem with no hope

APN list is not completed
[Lenovo K900] ajftl:
anyone try this? its for the s890 http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-Phones/S890-rooting-tutorial/td-p/1109573
[Lenovo K900] Cyman:
GOOGLE APPS using possible!

I'm using GMAIL, PLAY STORE and all other GApps on my K900 right now:) Thanks to a Chinese Forum there is a solution for that. I'm at work right now but in a few hours I'll be able to post the instructions here - you will have to flash a new Rom and still no Root Access but at least Google Apps:)

EDIT: Now, also ROOT is possible:)
[Lenovo K900] ajftl:
Please post the link or how to ASAP thanks
[Lenovo K900] ajftl:
comeee on where did u find this?
[Lenovo K900] MacGuy2006:
Wow! Cayman! It looks like a Google Apps solution, which is all I really need :)

See also for root (or is it the same ROM?): http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-...hone-Google-Play-and-How-to-Root/td-p/1131681 (Cayman, are you Chris_123 from the Lenovo forum above?) :)

It'd be great if you can post English instructions when you can.

I am still waiting for mine to be delivered, hopefully today.
[Lenovo K900] ajftl:
i cant register on that lenovo site so i can download the file where the verify Q & A section is when registering it says you have to type YES but tells me is incorrect answer GRRRRRRR i got the K900 waiting here if cayman can post a download link here that would be awesome
[Lenovo K900] mclife:
I know we're all anxious, but Cayman has put in a lot his own time to figure this out. Let's give him time to put the info together for us. Thanks again Cayman for getting Gapps working. That is the biggest hole in this device for most of us.
[Lenovo K900] Cyman:
How to get Google Apps and ROOT running on K900 (Guide)

Everything I write here is originally from lenovoforum.net (http://www.lenovohome.net/thread-161530-1-1.html) so every credit goes to them and also Google Translate, who helped me to understand that Chinese stuff;)

1) So, first you have to download their package. Because it's a very slow connection, I'll offer it via my Dropbox. Please, can someone upload it on another hoster? This would be great, thanks. Anyway, the download link is: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ilxyuc9gimzpa0q/联想K900纯净版含google谷歌服务框架版已root线刷包 (1).rar PW for unpacking: www.lenovohome.net

2) You have to install the things which you can find in one of the folders in this order: First IntelAndroidDrvSetup1.2.0 (you may try to install it with compatibility mode Windwos XP, worked for me), then iSocUSB-Driver-setup-1.0. 2.exe (during this process it will tell you, that you have to plug in your phone and turn it off with holding the power button for longer than 10 seconds and then turn it on again). If you suceed you will see that it installs a new driver "Colvertrail". At last, you may install ManufacturingFlashTool_Setup_6.0.2.exe.

3) Now let's prepare the ManufacturingFlashTool for flashing our K900.

I don't know how to put screenshots in here. So I just tell you: Go to settings and put in this values: SOC devices: VID: 8086, PID: 09EE / Android Devices: VID: 8087, PID: 09ef

Check "Override". You'll find a screenshot of the settings in one of the Chinese Word files in the download folder;)

4) Now you can open a file in ManufacturingFlashTool and you'll open the xml-File, which is in the Firmware-Folder (calles "flash-DVT3-CPU-sign")

5) Now the program is ready to flash and says: "waiting for device". So this is what you have to do: Power off your K900 with holding the power button for 11 seconds. It may be black now but it is running! Plug the phone in and now it should detect it and automaticelly begin to flash. Wait until it's100%. Sometimes it reboots and it says "waiting for device" but it will finish.

6) When you have completed 100%, you may detach the phone and power it on. It may take a few minutes for the first time but now you'll have Google Apps:)

7) How to get ROOT: Go to superuser and hit the settings button in the right upper corner. Set "security" "Automatic response" to "allow". No you cann go back in the superuser app and hit "update", it should do a root now. For a better x86-compatible Root Explorer, you can install the apk in the attachement

Please excuse my English. Maybe somebody can write a better Guide with pictures? But I know you wanted it fast:) By the way: If you can't execute the exe-Files, try to pack them into a new folder because Windwos seems to have problems with the folders with Chinese signs.
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
I agree regarding sd card. Still, my k900 is to precious to be ruined by removing/ruining back cover :). Lets better wait for some disassemble guide...
[Lenovo K900] libertarian_ina:
can someone help with mirroring the package for root and google apps? ones in dropbox (in first post) is dead

thx b4
[Lenovo K900] jianmushi:
Heard the phone overheats because of Intel Atom
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
Good joke :laugh:

First, try using it. In normal usage scenarios it never overheated to me over last 6 weeks of use.
[Lenovo K900] ransagy:
Can anyone mirror the latest intl. ROM? or upload it to one of the free services. I'm still having trouble getting it from the baidu link.
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
Just found some Chinese teardown pictures of K900.

Don't see any sd reader there...
[Lenovo K900] hoangtu2410:
in battery usage i saw radio always use more power than screen, this problem i got with Oppo Find 5 before and after some updates then oppo's developers fixed it but with k900 i still have more battery use than oppo after fixed. Not sure if it's need fix or not
[Lenovo K900] MacGuy2006:
If you are looking for .130620 (which still seems to me to be the latest "official release" International ROM), try getting it from here: https://www.wuala.com/josealbacete/Documentos/Cosas/
[Lenovo K900] jordipl:
Hi guys,

could someone check if there is polish (polski) language in any of these official roms?
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
No Polish lang in 620 ROM.
[Lenovo K900] jordipl:
Thanks for quick answer… so I’ll have to buy Xperia Y than ;(
[Lenovo K900] mouz1989:
rooted rom

my K900 Rooted by SuperSU.apk in system/app and SU in system/xbin with 4755. It's better than SUPERUSER because you don't need to set anything.

sorry for my english
[Lenovo K900] cyber-mythius:
or use english? why it is needed to have it in polish ? ...
[Lenovo K900] voverty:
Thanks for replying :D:good:. My brightness is not on auto, and this only happen in fruitninja. Did you try playing fruitninja with auto brightness disabled?
[Lenovo K900] Netsoft:
Just got this phone few days ago and I'm already searching the web for stock android vanilla for this phone. :D
[Lenovo K900] hypnz:
Can u tell how much I get it and the site?
[Lenovo K900] revealthecat4:
re: flash tool

can i request for a download link for manufacturer flashing tool, the link on first page doesnt work, thanks

:rolleyes:
[Lenovo K900] usmjeeb:
so i followed this guide on forums.lenovocom as it was relatively simple to follow, now i have google play but most of the applications like facebook, chrome, whatsapp etc are not available there, rather they can be found in another app now available in my phone (but it's in chinese).

However, the apps downloaded from there have some performance issues like google chrome is kind of slow and sometimes it gets stuck. on the phone, some of the features are still in chinese. Is there an easy way to install international rom? :s and how can super user help in customization? sorry to keep bothering u.

The instruction i followed are attached below:

First, download the necessary software :

baidu (cant post links)

In the archive, you´ll find two subdirectories, one containing the k900 tool, one containing the rooted rom.

Unplug any plugged K900 devices from your usb.

Then step into the directory with the k900 tool, then into the MFT 6.02 dir. Install (in this order) the intel Android driver, then iSoc USB driver, then xFSTk, then the MFT 6.02.

During the setup process of the drivers you are advised to connect your phone via USB and power cycle it. If you haven´t done then, do so now.

Then launch the MFT 6.02. Under file/settings set the following :

SOC Devices : VID 8086, PID 09EE

Android devices : VID 8087, PID 09EF

Check Override GP Flag : 0x80000045

Click apply, exit the menu.

Then select the flash file from the second archive directory. it should automatically show the only present xml file called flash-DVT3-CPU-sign.xml.

Now your phone should be connected via USB. Press and hold the power button until it turns off. Wait 5 sec. then press the power button for 1 sec to turn it on again. The flash process should start immediately.

DO NOT INTERRRUPT THE PROCESS ! Flashing the different components can take a while, and even if you don´t see any progress for several minutes it is still working.

Aftrer you see the flashing successful message, you phone will switch off. Close the program, and disconnect your phone. Switch on, and enjoy google play and root .... :D
[Lenovo K900] Chris_K900:
Hi,

this tutorial was written by me. At this time, there was only one rooted ROM available, without international localisation.

Now we have a stock branch of international ROMs, and the last revision is 708, but I´s recommend you to use the 620 as it is stable and performing well. Earlier in this thread you will find the download link and a link to a custom rooted system.img.gz by boblr76.

Use these, and everything you mentioned will work.

Best,

Chris
[Lenovo K900] usmjeeb:
thanks for your reply. How can I install it? I have read so many different comments that I feel really confused now, could you explain it? secondly, how should i back up my phone for it so that I dont lose my data. I am sorry for asking these basic questions, but I have v little idea about technical stuff and the more I read this thread, more confused i feel :s

Thanks,

Usman
[Lenovo K900] cyber-mythius:
is it safe to extract only system.img file and flash it through the fastboot over 603? Or I should handle this rar file somehow different?
[Lenovo K900] mac231us:
wondering (anyone here know this)? is this miui for k900 or some icon mods only?

http://www.lenovohome.net/thread-178478-1-1.html