yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Lenovo K900] IceGoal:
I'm sure the new 727 ROM is gonna show up somewhere on the Chinese Lenovo forums soon. I'll dig around and report back to y'all as soon as I find something.

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Oops, didn't realize you already found the 727 ROM download link when I did my last post. I've downloaded it as a backup. Thanks for sharing.
[Lenovo K900] MacGuy2006:
Easy OTA update from the International 620 ROM to International 727.

After very cursory testing, it appears that the camera modulates the flash a bit better in this version, so it doesn't blast out close subjects. If true, this would go a long way to eliminating my gripes about Super Camera.

When taking Panorama, the camera still locks the exposure on the first frame and it will totally overexpose subsequent lighter frames. Hope they fix this soon, as right now a good portion of the panorama shots are not usable.

Super Gallery sees to have a slightly different layout too.

There seems to be some optimization done to the code, since at least with Go Launcher the Crystal transition seems to be smoother (although I might be imagining it).

Overall, very pleased with Lenovo so far :)

Now I hope we get bumped to Android 4.3 soon.
[Lenovo K900] ransagy:
the baidu link keeps failing for me as well. Guess i'll wait until i get the handset in my, uh, hand and OTA update it :p

[MENTION=283021]phukao[/MENTION] - I don't believe the device has anything custom right now, aside from probably ROMs based on Lenovo official ones with mods. But not sure about that either.
[Lenovo K900] IceGoal:
Good info sharing. Thx. 727 update seems to give my K900 much louder speakerphone for voice calls. Yep, so far it appears to be a smooth upgrade... however it still doesn't connect to my Apple Time Capsule over 5GHz 802.11n. Well, I can live with 2.4GHz for now...
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
I have this .inb file also but as I said can't work on it. Need full unpacked rom for rooting :(
[Lenovo K900] mac231us:
this link has all roms so far..

http://lefen.lenovo.com/lfb/thread-113924-1-1.html

I see the 7/27 version listed which is at

http://lefen.lenovo.com/lfb/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=115604&fromuid=680785

(yields same pan.baidu link)

downloading now..
[Lenovo K900] MacGuy2006:
Hah, you are right, the speaker seems a bit louder now :) Not loud, by any measure, but at least usable.

Also, how do tell at what frequency is the connected network? I have mine connected to an AC-capable router, supposedly at 5GHz, but it shows that the connection speed is 58Mbps, which is certainly not AC or N connection (although frankly, I don't know if there is any tangible benefit to anything higher than 58Mbps on a phone).
[Lenovo K900] mac231us:
been a while since i used the speaker phone but it was not working on 6/20 and now this one 7/27...anyone with similar issues? I recall (though not 100% sure) that it used to work on some of the earlier roms like 5/08, 5/27

EDIT: WORKS!
[Lenovo K900] IceGoal:
I do recall the speakerphone was LOUD when I first got my K900 with original factory ROM and it connected to my Apple Time Capsule 802.11n over 5GHz right away. But not anymore, lol... well, overall it's still an awesome device, no regrets...
[Lenovo K900] amoyan:
i m on 708 ... and this just became available....
[Lenovo K900] IceGoal:
Agreed, the speakerphone is more "usable" now.

As far as router frequency, I could "tell" when my router is configured to "802.11n 5GHz only" my K900 can't recognize it, as soon as I set the router to 2.4GHz it it shows up on my K900 wifi list. In other words, my Time Capsule has to be set on 2.4GHz to work with my K900. However, I do have to point out though, the K900 did connect to my Time Capsule router when it was running factory ROM. Somehow somewhere along the path of installing international ROMs it lost the 5GHz 802.11n capability. I had a similar issue with my 1st iPhone 5 and Apple came out with an iOS update that fixed the problem.

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Wow, that's a complete overhaul of your ROM close to 600MB. My update from 620 to 727 was only 19.7MB if I remember correctly. I had issues with 708 and I reversed back to 620. I'm pleased with 727 so far. Worth the upgrade.
[Lenovo K900] amoyan:
im running a 'lite' version. a lot of lenovo stuff taken out. perhaps.

Sent from my Lenovo K900_ROW
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
If you didnt update yet can you copy the content of OTA folder during updating? I am curious what is downloaded during update process, is it whole unpacked ROM or just .inb file...
[Lenovo K900] lunarcrusader:
just updated to ROW 727, although I miss the root access - this build is so far so good. Hoping there will be a root out for it soon.
[Lenovo K900] amoyan:
its a compressed file (i.e. zip file). standard lenovo app (in /system/app) will launch into recovery to flash this.

<name>K900_ROW_1_S_2_009_0131_130727</name><object_to_name>K900_ROW_1_S_2_009_0131_130727</object_to_name>

<desc_ar>تحذير: قبل تنزيل تحديث هذا البرنامج الثابت، يرجى التأكد من ضبط قرص النسخ الافتراضي الخاص بالهاتف على ""وحدة تخز...

...

...

<md5>a705d2e8ac539529dd5f9fdb2580ac3e</md5>

<size>598141863</size>
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
Did you manage to copy it to computer? Can you open it up / uncompress and tell me whats inside?
[Lenovo K900] amoyan:
He he. The standard update.zip .... u know stuff recovery will handle.

It is an applications only update. No radio. fastboot boot and ifwi images plus the usual system and recovery folder. And of course the manifest-inf.
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
Any chance you load this package somewhere and share it with me?

We can take it offline, please PM me if you can share.
[Lenovo K900] amoyan:
Get it off the ota server ... will pm link.
[Lenovo K900] Bleached77:
Wow, great find, thanks for the heads-up!
[Lenovo K900] vanhoe:
H..Here I go....
[Lenovo K900] vanhoe:
Welp looks like I lost my root after the update. Other than that, no noticeable changes yet.
[Lenovo K900] mac231us:
Anyone having issues with screen staying dark after ending a call...happened end 3 times today..nothing could get screen back up? I had to get to a no signal area to get the damn screen back. Going back to 620 rooted once I get back home from work.
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
Hi guys. With help from "amoyan" I got unpacked 727 OTA rom. I just managed to root it and pack it into system.img but its in early experimental stage. Unfortunately I cant test root because my phone is locked for business use :(.

That said I am searching for testers. In next 2 hours I should have rooted system.img uploaded online. Till then 1-2 volunteers will get link and I will kindly ask to first test if it works before going public. PM me if you feel comfortable to test, but don't ask me noob question like how, why, where... :p. I prefer to see testers with flashing experience.

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Using 727 for couple days now and haven't seen any similar issues so far.
[Lenovo K900] pirxer:
603 to 727, update from phone settings+about.

Battery life in normal settings, think ~50% more!, H+ icon, Louder speaker.

Now GPS connection slower?
[Lenovo K900] lukemanhakim:
guys, may i reconfirm, if i update this (currently stock 620 to stock 727), will all my apps saved files gone? as example saved games files? do i have to start right from the beginning?
[Lenovo K900] phukao:
Yes! everthing is gone like a factory reset. but files on internal SD are safe.
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
Not really. I updated via OTA from 620 to 727 and I have everything retained as it was prior to update. All saves and settings stayed the same.
[Lenovo K900] baydude:
cool thanks
[Lenovo K900] lukemanhakim:
thanks. done update. yeap. all good. noticeably, the white balance for supercamera is changing (slowly?). maybe thats a new update effect. but all good. if lenovo keep on updating their phone, it might attracts more users. as we sure dont want a launch phone that cant be updated with the latest android rom.
[Lenovo K900] IceGoal:
Same here, all apps and data intact. All good.
[Lenovo K900] vanhoe:
Yep, same as mine. :)

Also copying files over the wifi also doesn't make the phone heat up above 40°C as in the previous ROM. Very nice improvement. :good:
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
LenovoTool

I don't know if you noticed but in late ROW ROMs on the phone you have folder called "ideatool".

It's is a windows app which enables you simple contact, sms and app management. It also provides backup and synchronization of content.

Looks good, the only thing is you need to connect phone over USB, no bluetooth/wifi connection.
[Lenovo K900] vanhoe:
It was there on the 620 ROM, at least on my phone. :confused:
[Lenovo K900] jejemc:
Magic more

there is also such idea tool, magic With more programs you are going to provide a lot of things look like (synchronize) your messages (SMS), call list, photos, video, images, music etc ...

download link : http://sj.lenovo.com/ ;)
[Lenovo K900] mac231us:
China rom has its own update (7/31) it appears..

http://lefen.lenovo.com/lfb/thread-115651-1-1.html
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
FYI

Russians are progressing as well:

http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=475854&view=findpost&p=23809286

They have ROW rooted ROM version 712, but no root for version 727 yet.
[Lenovo K900] omegamale:
Ota firmware update K900_ROW_1_S_2_009_0131_130727

Thanks a million Sw33t_Lov3r for all the useful information.

Call Drop Issue:

I called Lenovo Support who in turn advised me to cantact the service centre for call drop issue. They even said a couple of other Lenovo models have been facing this call drop issue. I called service centre & they said they will reload the firmware & if issue persists, they will replace the handset.

Memory Issue:

I reset/format the phone and reinstalled all the required apps again & now the memory use show just 23%, dunno how & why? Also the performance seems much faster now.

Firmware update:

Just recieved an OTA Firmware update - K900_ROW_1_S_2_009_0131_130727

File size 570MB. Downloading as of now, will keep you posted of the changes.

Thanks again for your advice, time & effort,

Cheers

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Hi, I am currently downloading OTA Firmware Update K900_ROW_1_S_2_009_0131_130727

My current version is - K900_ROW_1_S_2_009_0047_130603

Is 727 better than the previous version.

Will finish my download soon & keep you all posted of the changes & updates.

Cheers
[Lenovo K900] cyber-mythius:
updated to the .727, no issues, no personal data/settings affected. Phone seems to be more stable/less heating ... will know more after few days.
[Lenovo K900] jejemc:
hi there is it the French language on the update 727 thank you for your response ;)
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
After many trials to root OTA package I gave up with that idea.

Instead of fighting with OTA I found full 727 rom package from Russian sources which I just managed to open and add root. Hopefully it will work.

Package is being loaded now online and I will post link in hour or so. Stay tuned :).
[Lenovo K900] hoangtu2410:
so i won't go to sleep soon today :)
[Lenovo K900] cmonkee1:
i have lenovo k900 and OTA updated to 627 (k900_1_S_2_009_0204_130627) which is latest version for CLV_6360_MODEM_01.1318.F baseband (china varant)

is there root available? originally came with 508. I tried other links but they no longer work.

thanks
[Lenovo K900] linhnd:
How to root for 727 ROW firmware :(
[Lenovo K900] cmonkee1:
Hi i believe the link you are referring to from boblr76 is no longer available (page 40 of this thread)
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
727 root

Here is rooted 727 ROM created by me:

http://we.tl/hGjiHxuVXK

I left rom completely stock, just added su-superuser. I tested it on my phone and it works fine.

Load it with MFT tool. If you dont know how search this tread for instructions. I suggest you load whole rom as it is.

After loading and all rebooting wait for first boot, it might be slow. Then go to superuser app and update binaries, same as always.

Enjoy :).

Dont forget to press thanks button...
[Lenovo K900] jejemc:
thank you to you bobo76 just to know there are many French on this version? thank you ;)
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
No there is no french language in this version.
[Lenovo K900] jejemc:
Okay thank you good ba I'll wait another version thank you;)
[Lenovo K900] cmonkee1:
to bob76

thanks i downloaded what looks to be same .rar but for 620. However i was hesitant because it didnt come with any of the manufacturing tools. just lenovotool

I pulled those off of olegfusion's post on page 1. I hope they are compatible with eachother. Its been a long time between posts.

by the way i dont see fastboot.exe in there
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
All flashing tools are same, no changes. You can find fastboot.exe under program files installed manufacturing tool folder.
[Lenovo K900] cmonkee1:
i followed instructions of umjeeb

i installed IntelAndroidDrvSetup1.2.0

iSOC-USB-DRIVER

xFSTK-Setup

MFT6.0.2

I entered in setup parameters, selected flash-DVT3-CPU-sign-res-EasternEurope.xml; and MFT stated 'ready to flash'

i then shut down phone with usb plugged in; waited 5 seconds, pressed power button and MFT tool stopped working

it flashed to 4% and logged

Disabling xFSTK wipe out ifwi option

Disabling xFSTK Misc DnX

then the phone reboots without flashing

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so im in fastboot now

DROIDBOOT

SDUPDATE

or cmd

fastboot erase system

fastboot flash system system.img.gz

sorry im at last step and i dont want to make a mistake
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
As I said better to flash whole firmware. I am not 100% sure that OTA update is same as this rom package. I don't take responsibility if you flash only system.img, better flash everything.

As for MFT flashing it worked for me without any problem. Try it again slowly, maybe you are doing something wrong.
[Lenovo K900] mac231us:
It is

cmd

fastboot erase system

fastboot flash system system.img.gz

..just did it

Thanks Bobr76!

(the modem etc looked unchanged all along...at least by file size..so just flashed system)
[Lenovo K900] jejemc:
hello bobr76 can add the French language version of the 727? thank you for your answer ;)
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
I just rechecked it and I see French there. Give it a go and see what happens.
[Lenovo K900] cmonkee1:
ingndlys teaches

yes i did same thing.

unfortunately i had touchscreen disconnected so i was freaking out lol. i went into fastboot a few times; the MFT still didnt work (stops at 4%) and then i remembered touchscreen cable.

long story short THANK YOU VERY MUCH youre the best bobr76
[Lenovo K900] lunarcrusader:
K900 source code

Where did you find the source code for the K900? I want to modify the build to do some testing. Only place I could find was here but it had older phones lenovomobile.com/opensource/release.html
[Lenovo K900] Mjabbar:
MJ

Hi, I have Lenovo K900 and i want root it ... please advice from where i can get the RAR file as you mentioned

((decompressed the downloaded rar file

copied all files from the folder generated by the decompression to the sdfuse folder))

thank you so much.
[Lenovo K900] thungbanh:
Change lock screen

[MENTION=1586064]bobr76[/MENTION];

Great, thank for your rooted rom :good:

Could you pl tell me how to change Lenovo lock screen default?

Thank you so much
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
Lenovo has only one lock screen on that phone. I guess you can work it out with custom skin/launcher.
[Lenovo K900] omegamale:
K900 Issues

I updated to 727, data intact, settings affected.

Could determine just 2 changes.

Removed:

Option for Animation & other settings for Magic Weather has been removed.

Added:

Knock to Light feature added but works only when knocking twice on the lower central part of the display where the default lock screen buttons are located.

Dint find any performance improvement or degradation.

Other existing issues faced with my K900:

1) Call drop on every other call.

2) Wifi signal drops to 1 bar when touching any part on the rear of the phone, when placed on any surface, signal is full.

3) Time in notification bar is incorrect and am unable to change it while the weather widget displays the correct time.

4) Speaker not loud enough to be used a speakerphone while on phone call or skype video.

5) Despite disabling vibration time & again, it keeps getting enabled all by itself.

Has anyone else faced the above issues?

Please advice

Thanks in advance
[Lenovo K900] jejemc:
Hi, ok thank you bobr76 if you find some thing let me know and thank you for your research soon.;);)
[Lenovo K900] juanfervs:
thank you to you bobo76 just to know there are many Spanish (Spain) on this version? you can add the Spanish (Spain) language version of the 727? thank you for your answer
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
Espanol language is included in the rom already.
[Lenovo K900] jejemc:
hi I confirm Spanish, French, ect .. see screenshot
[Lenovo K900] csokagyula:
languages

The international or any ROM has hungarian(magyar) language?
[Lenovo K900] jejemc:
no sorry there is not in the Hungarian language;)
[Lenovo K900] ransagy:
There isn't any; Lenovo hasn't posted the sources for the K900 yet at all. I've already contacted GPL-Violations.org and they are working on it with Lenovo. Hopefully we can get the sources sooner rather than later.
[Lenovo K900] hypnz:
Guys I've read at lenovo home someone mentioned that k900 doesn't work well with 3d games. Is that true? Any of you experienced this? Thanks.
[Lenovo K900] jejemc:
Hi, I have not test you to a game in mind that I could test?;)
[Lenovo K900] csokagyula:
languages

I find some K900 on Aliexpress with hungarian language. They usually posted screenshot from menu.

Is this fake for the selling or can be true???
[Lenovo K900] hypnz:
Frontline Commando.try this man.
[Lenovo K900] jejemc:
court I download and test it if I told you, and fluid ;)

edit: Good market it very well no problems
[Lenovo K900] jejemc:
No idea should ask the store directly.;)
[Lenovo K900] unk_damnation:
Hi guys, n00b here :)

Wanna ask, is K900 MHL compatible? Have anyone tried using MHL to HDMI adapter to connect to HDTV or HD monitor or projector? Tx before! :cowboy:
[Lenovo K900] trungduc5151:
charging time on 0727 is super slow? over 2hours only around 50% - anyone faced this?
[Lenovo K900] IceGoal:
Not my K900 everything seems to be normal.
[Lenovo K900] bobr76:
Mine is normal. Are you really using stock charger which came with phone? This one has 2A output.

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It has Widi (Wireless Display) capability which works well.
[Lenovo K900] rugged666:
Hi guys, any good music player for k900 or equalizer that surely works? My speaker seems to weak... thanks
[Lenovo K900] Yoyo0808:
O_O
[Lenovo K900] mikey199:
Try speaker boost app in the play market if you want louder but if the speaker starts breaking up it's too loud and your speakers close to blowing so keep it below that. Should work for all apps
[Lenovo K900] coolofdudes@yahoo.com:
k900 or note 2

Hi guys :)

Plz help me out in choosing any of these k900 or note2?

Both of these mobiles are good but k900 has stunning looks and a beautiful display, the only thing is that the built in storage of the device is only 16gb and it has no expandable memory.

Im a student and i play games only wen im free..but most of the time i listen to lot of music,watch videos,read ebooks.

wat do u guys suggest note 2 or k900 ?

if k900, will 10gb be sufficient for all these stuff music,pics,games...... etc?
[Lenovo K900] ransagy:
That would depend on you, i guess. My music collection alone is over 10gb, so its not ideal for me. I've switched from the Note 2 to the K900 myself - I wanted to see the higher resolution and better camera more than i did care about compressing my music collection a bit more so it fits.
[Lenovo K900] csokagyula:
languages

I asked the dealer, who sent a picture about the hungarian menu. This answer was very convincing. I hope is not just an another menu screenshot. He said, their phones has 64 languages!
[Lenovo K900] omegamale:
Lenovo Tool

I already have a Lenovo Tool installed on my laptop with similar functions in English.
[Lenovo K900] juanfervs:
Lenovo K900 themes

Lenovo K900 themes

Magic Dark: https://www.dropbox.com/s/tihhrkp3dflqqw7/Magic_dark.apk

Magic Super: https://www.dropbox.com/s/rn37gb61g2nofxd/Magic_super.apk
[Lenovo K900] josealbacete:
SOC device lost on port 1

Hello,

I have installed all the drivers and tried many ways but always at 12% it turns on the device and it shows the battery charging picture and it shows this error: SOC device lost on port 1 .

It says that the controller can not be installed.

Do you have a solution for this?

Does anyone know any other method for Flash the Rom??
[Lenovo K900] redandwhitearmy:
Quoting your post in 1st post.... Thanx A Ton!!!!!!!

will correct English tomorrow Cheers!!!!
[Lenovo K900] ajftl:
im having problems installing the isocusb driver setup evem on windows xp mode i get a erros message the filename directory name or volume label syntax is incorrect get same error with the flash tool too the intelandroiddrvsetup installed fine tho im running windows 7
[Lenovo K900] josealbacete:
Have you tried to get the exe to the desktop?

And run from outside the folder
[Lenovo K900] ajftl:
that did it,, thanks
[Lenovo K900] josealbacete:
I still have problems with the APN sim

Someone managed to fix it?
[Lenovo K900] ajftl:
does USB debug mode needs to be on?

i cant get the cloverview to install UGH wtf
[Lenovo K900] josealbacete:
If I have all this or debug mode

No it will try in another pc

Your did you get?
[Lenovo K900] ajftl:
I can't get the celbertrial to install I'm doing what the program is telling me to do hold power till phone powers down then power on again but that's where I can't get phone to turn on with cable connect it goes into charging so driver try and says searching for driver then installing drivers then says can't install driver frikin frustrating need a break from this I don't have another pc to try **** any suggestions?
[Lenovo K900] MacGuy2006:
Cyman, a BIG THANK YOU!!! for the Google Play and root installation instructions!

Now I just wish my K900 will arrive -- JD China shipped it on the 23rd and it is still making it's way to the US :(

Thanks again!
[Lenovo K900] ajftl:
Anyone else got this working? I can't install that colvertrial drivers I tried a bunch of different ways including a different machine no luck without that driver flash tool won't pass 12%
[Lenovo K900] Cyman:
I think you already installed the driver because the program detects the phone and starts tobflash.Had the same problem too and changed to another PC (a Windows 8 Tablet) and this worked. Don't know another solution...Unless: I never plugged in my phone in Debig mode into the tablet before.So maybe that's the solution: you need a "pure" PC or you have to uninstall the adb drivers before?

Hope you'll getbit working too!
[Lenovo K900] ajftl:
gonna have to try a w8 machine .. FML lol
[Lenovo K900] josealbacete:
Exacmente Happens to me like, give me 12% failure
[Lenovo K900] mrchildren:
I did have the same error at 12% but was able to resolve it after changing the names of the 2 folders which were initially in Chinese to something my Win7 English PC can recognize. Whatever would work, in my case I simply changed them to a and b. The flash then was able to completed 100% without any other errors.

I guess the error 12% might have been due to the tool was trying to find some image to flash but it could not reach it due to the Chinese folder names.
[Lenovo K900] ajftl:
Gonna try that thanks

UPDATE bro that did it by changing the file names to a and b flash went all the way thank u

Great thinking love u

:)
[Lenovo K900] josealbacete:
Thank you very much!!!!!It worked!!rename folders renowned A and it worked.

Thank you very much!!