yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android General] fajfo:
We found that your have problem with A706:

How to fix the GSM signal problem:

1. Download Lenovo_A706_google2.zip, and save to the interanl storage on phone.

http://pan.baidu.com/s/1Mf1k

2. Download and Unzip A706-recovery-tool.rar on PC.

http://www.4shared.com/rar/4OHR_KVr/A706-recovery-tool.html

3. Power on the phone, contact it to PC with USB cable.

4. Run reboot_fastboot.bat in A706-recovery-tool, the phone will be into the fastboot mode.

5. Run flash_recovery.bat, the phone will auto reboot.

6. Power off the phone.

7. Press and hold the power key until the phone shake, loosen the power key and press and hold the vol up and vol down key, then the phone will be into the recovery mode.

8. Install the point 1 ROM. Tutorial: http://www.needrom.com/recovery-for-mobiles-chinese/

9. After install the point 1 ROM, please install the official ROM to fix the GSM problem.

10. Download and unzip the official ROM.

http://www.4shared.com/rar/In6heI2I/A706-0140-official.html

11. Install the official ROM as the instruction.

http://www.4shared.com/office/SLjT_ARX/Instruction_A706ROW_SoftwareUp.html

12. Now the GSM signal should be fine, please install the multi language as below.

13. Download A706-Etotalk-update.zip to the phone storage.

http://www.4shared.com/zip/osNy3aQp/A706-Etotalk-update.html

14. Run point 2 to point 7.

15. Install point 13 ROM.

16. Install gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip in the recovery mode.

https://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip/

17. Reboot the phone, and change the language with morelocale.

18. Finish.
[Android General] Dimo_G:
CyanogenMod 11

Hi all!

This is CM11 -multilang for A706-A760 (Android 4.4) https://yadi.sk/d/jT4vwhTJWz9Ch

Bug:

- don't work Camera

- some bug with Android keyboard.

Help me pls to fix bugs. Thx.
[Android General] saeed1260:
a706

I have Lenovo mobile a706

apn Does not work in gsm

i can not build or change apn

I'm grateful for your guidance

Sorry for bad English
[Android General] georgevvds:
help

it says

Version

A706_1_s_2_001_0061_130325

ERROR version not match!

old version is:

A706ROW_1_s_2_001_0023_140116

HELP
[Android General] grayhat14:
Try this... http://lenovo-forums.ru/topic/1824-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%88%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%BA%D0%B0-lenovo-a706-1-s-2-001-0018-130705-row/#entry37437
[Android General] saeed1260:
lenovo a706

I have a problem with my mobile internet connection. I can not add a new APN. When try to add new apn it shows that APN list is not completed and to try again later. I try maybe 4-5 times but it's the same. I reset the phone - the same Please help me, is very important.
[Android General] Suizide:
Help please....

I have been looking everywhere on how to enable usb otg on my Lenovo A706, some websites indicate that it has USB OTG, does it really? Me and my friend have the same phone but neither of us can get it to work.
[Android General] 22farhan:
Anyone can help me? I want to remove the CWM Recovery to stock Recovery. Please help me.... #SorryForMyBadEnglish
[Android General] discoreco19:
dead lenovo a706.. help plizz.

hi guys , im a new noobs member

i have this phone dead after i have install swapper2. im turning on the swapper2 and its fail.

after that, i forgot to turn off the swapper2 and have the phone restarted.

after that last restart, it make my phone dead, i mean with condition like this:

- when i push the power on, the phone vibrating once and the three led UI blink and then off

- if i push the reset button (hold down together power button and volume +/-) nothing happens and just vibrating once with no logo on the screen (bsod) or something.

i try to reboot adb reboot bootloader its fail coz no device found, the only connection is through usb cable.

any one now how to fix this, i need my phone back,help pliiiiizzzzzzz.

:confused:
[Android General] bangdes:
Try to pull your battery for a minute, plug it again, and do reset again till your device vibrating twice (it's usually reset setting to default)... Good luck!
[Android General] bangdes:
Is that real cm11 build from source? Can you post your github please....?

---------- Post added at 02:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:05 PM ----------

Just replace/reflash your rom with stock rom. The stock recovery will return, trust me...
[Android General] food4soul:
help please

i have a problem in our device ..

i got an sd card problem

everytime i reboot my phone

this message appear in my status bar

"preparing for sd card checking for errors"

i tried to flash a stock rom but suddenly it doesnt work

and i cant access my developer options ..

my phone doesnt read my sd card ..

help please ..:(:(:(
[Android General] 22farhan:
Ehm... Where I can download the Stock ROM ???

And, Well, Thanks... !!!
[Android General] bangdes:
http://www.needrom.com/download/lenovo-a706/

---------- Post added at 10:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:16 PM ----------

have u tried to switch your storage? or maybe u should format your sd card first
[Android General] hell_lock:
Can anyone tell me how many active a706 users are there on xda? Recently I got hands on this phone and I'm willing to do some development for it if there are enough users present :D
[Android General] bangdes:
I'm ready in... :p
[Android General] pramothp:
If anyone is interested, Try this out: Cyanogenmod 11 (Android 4.4.4) for lenovo A706

https://yadi.sk/d/QBHoeZoZXxZTq

cons:

Camera doesnt work

FM doesnt work
[Android General] mobilesecurity:
It's definitely a great phone! I love it!
[Android General] Eri.Puu:
there are many user of this phone, indonesian, russian, and many other user from other country. so please do a development of this phone :D

and i can do a little help, since i know some of basic software engineering and can do some code :D
[Android General] hell_lock:
Isn't there any key combination to boot into recovery? found it

I'll start working on it after my exams
[Android General] bangdes:
I think you should make a new thread for this development...
[Android General] bangdes:
have you installed camera library?
[Android General] hell_lock:
Guys is there any way to directly go to bootloader without using the pc? I'll need it incase I soft brick my phone while flashing my new kernel for this phone.
[Android General] bangdes:
It should be a combination : vol up+vol down and power button, but not sure where is the one, try it one by one
[Android General] hell_lock:
I tried all of em.. none of them works.. weird phone.
[Android General] bangdes:
Why don't u try using minimal adb and fasboot tools?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
[Android General] hell_lock:
Does fifa14 work for you? Mine crashes on "touch to continue" screen.
[Android General] ishan bhanot:
Turn on your wifi and thn turn it off thn start the game it will work
[Android General] yogadew:
anybody who has lenovo a706 kitkat?please share

thank you
[Android General] Abhinav881:
Stuck in safe mode!

Last night my phone stopped working and when I rebooted it went into the Safe Mode but nothing working either except for few minutes which I utilized to take a complete backup.

I've tried a factory reset but alas!

I am a noob and don't know what to do.

Please help!

Thanks and Regards!
[Android General] hell_lock:
Finally found a way to enter the fastboot mode directly! Time to start developing hahaha!!
[Android General] ricky23ricardo:
Any update for this rom? :good:
[Android General] pramothp:
you may be looking for this.

MIUI V5 4.7.25 for lenovo A706

http://pan.baidu.com/s/1c0ozCQ0

download the file and just flash it. Done. Don't update to the update MIUI V5 4.8.29 showing in the updater which may brick ur phone.
[Android General] ricky23ricardo:
are u sure? cause previous version is 13.8.30
[Android General] pramothp:
Thats a different build rom. Update to your version can be seen here.

http://www.4shared.com/zip/vjCF01CAba/Lenovohome_A706_MIUI_V5_140106.html.

Bt i think development on this build is terminated.
[Android General] ricky23ricardo:
What is the different between these 2 build - MIUI V5 4.7.25 & MIUI V5 140106?

How about development for this build MIUI V5 4.7.25?

Thanks in advance..;)
[Android General] pramothp:
both are ported by different members. you can refer to miui site for current version and other information.

miui v5 4.4.4 is most stable ported version for lenovo a706. you can try all these and select by urself. Ask forum members to port MIUI V6 to a706
[Android General] ricky23ricardo:
appreciated if you can give link for MIUI v5 4.4.4 cause i only can find MIUI V5 3.9.27 in the forum..:good:
[Android General] pramothp:
Go here.. version 4.4.4

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ZOhDVRj_baSFg4MTRfQ190Y3c/edit?usp=sharing

Cheers
[Android General] hell_lock:
My new kernel for this phone.

http://xdaforums.com/android/development/dev-infinity-kernel-lenovo-a706-t2887538
[Android General] yoorie016:
STK.apk

Sir!, i flash the MIUI 4.4.4 last night in my lenovo A706, but i notice that it has no STK.apk (Sim Tool Kit) so i to compensate for that, i install other stk from google. if possible, can you make a flashable zip for the STK.apk? or this version of MIUI doesn't have STK at the first place?

Thank you!
[Android General] chadoman:
A706 radio / No 3G

My phone (ROW I think) doesn't see any 3G network, only sees the 2G network. I tried with multiple ROMs and going back to stock, and still the same, only 2G network is seen.

Can someone upload the radio for this phone, hopefully that will fix it.

Thanks
[Android General] Kaconk:
changelog ?

may u please share the changelog for this version, thank a lot :)
[Android General] Eri.Puu:
i am trying this build and my GPS won't turned on.

Using Sygic Map, i always gets 'GPS not enabled' message eventhough i already turn it on.

Do you know what happened. or is this the ROM bug?
[Android General] Eri.Puu:
how to use / install this kernel ? can you tell us ? :)
[Android General] hell_lock:
download the kernel..

open command prompt

type:

fastboot flash boot boot.img
[Android General] bangdes:
Whoa...! I think you're able to build cyanogenmod 11. Why don't you try it?
[Android General] GoldenboyXD:
Stock firmware upgrade.

What are the signs if you have a Chinese version? My A706 do not have a capability of OTA... I'm guessing my phone is a Chinese version?

Recently, I had experienced the Ideafriend bug and my contact and logs are now messed up and thinking of upgrading the firmware for the first time. I'm worried that I'll be using the wrong firmware although currently my firmware is A706_ROW.
[Android General] Eri.Puu:
I think i broke my phone. I was flashing MIUI 4.7.25 to my phone. and i overwrite it with MIUI 4.4.4 build.prop because MIUI 4.7.25 google play isn't working. And now, my phone stuck in lenovo logo.

I tried the vol up+ power button. and doesn't work, vol down+power doesn't work either

is there any way to recover my phone ? thanks for the reply
[Android General] pramothp:
You should reinstall using the originil firmware. Read the first post.
[Android General] nelmini:
Hey guys, is vanilla rom available to our device?
[Android General] GoldenboyXD:
Updated finally!

Hi Guys, I just wanted to share with you my experience on updating the firmware for this device. My device got messed up after tried rooting using Framaroot and accidentally removed some apps (my bad) and ended up flashing the A706 for a fresh start.

First.

Follow the instructions from 1st page! It really helps a lot and backup data and contacts/messages whenever possible! Using the Back up and Restore and SnapPea, Etc!

Second.

Don't remove apps that you think it is unnecessary unless you know what you are doing!

Third.

Take risk with precaution and I'm not responsible if you brick your device. :crying:

Tips using A706_ROW:

Do not use the A706ROW_1_S_2_001_0018_130705 MegaFull (1072 MB) and update with A706ROW_1_S_2_001_0020_130821 Update (82 MB) using OTA or from ADB reboot recovery. I had some (Status 7) error and it won't update for some reason.

Flash it directly with A706ROW_1_S_2_001_0020_130821 MegaFull (1120 MB) and it works smoothly with OTA updates (smaller files) and my device is now updated to the latest version available! :cool:

ADB and Fast boot basic commands that I've used:

CWM:

fastboot reboot-bootloader

fastboot devices

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

fastboot reboot

recovery.img file must be inside ADB folder

ROOTING:

adb reboot recovery

Flashed using sideload - adb sideload <filename.zip>

filename.zip must be inside ADB folder

My A706 works flawlessly now and the battery seems very efficient from before. :D

I don't bother using custom ROMs because i like the default setup anyway and I'm not comfortable changing it and sometimes having software bugs. :eek:

Hope this will help some people and giving Thanks is not that hard. :good:
[Android General] chadoman:
Hi, can you share the file please? The website doesn't have it anymore.

Thanks!
[Android General] meaculpa16:
installing ideafriend on lewa 5..

is there any way on how can i install ideafriend.apk for lewa OS? or any other ROM TIA :D
[Android General] GoldenboyXD:
I had an error on my ideafriend.apk and the only way for me to fix it is by doing a fresh ROM re-flash. See my post above for the simple guide. :good:
[Android General] jdcesari:
all stuff gathered

i had problems tu upade my v18 rom

i fund all stuff there

http://a706indonesia.blogspot.fr/

and used

http://a706indonesia.blogspot.fr/2014/08/stockrom-lenovo-a706-via-cwm.html

both sims are ok
[Android General] meaculpa16:
I mean is there anyway to port idea friend to another ROM such as voltus/miui/lewa
[Android General] solomanlye69:
Lenovo A706 ROW

Good evening gr8techie,

i have been trying several times to install CWM on my Lenovo A706_ROW_S123_140116 following your step by step installation instructions. just additional info, my phone initially boots to recovery displaying "Android system recovery <3e>. now back to the step by step process of installing CWM, when i am in fastboot mode, (i check fastboot devices and my phone is detected displaying - MSM8225QSKUD) i proceed to "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" after which i fastboot reboot and i should have CWM installed. But when i boot to recovery, CWM is still not present after 3-4 tries, thinking that i may have typed in the wrong wordings or missing an important step. bcoz i wanted to proceed to root afterwards.

So, after countless search and reads, i came across someone mentioning instead of "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img", another suggestion/method was "fastboot flash boot recovery.img". Could you confirm if the method i use is correct or i may have completely messed up my phone?

Moreover, after this method the outcome is that i have CWM-base Recovery v6.0.3.2 installed but i cannot proceed to root because i do not know how to flash the zip file - Lenovo_A706_root_buding via adb. So if the "fastboot flash boot recovery.img" did install CWM, could you assist me in rooting this device.

many thanks in advance

solomanlye
[Android General] bangdes:
I suggest you pull battery off for a second after success flashing recovery, then try to boot recovery by push vol down + power untill it appear...
[Android General] solomanlye69:
HDD Raw Copy Tool - Lenovo A706 row

ok now after several tries of flashing the recovery.img file via command - fastboot flash recovery recovery.img, the handset still reboots into Android System Recovery <3e>

then i was made to understand i could use this command instead - fastboot flash boot recovery.img,.....this is when the bootloop problem started but i now have CWM recovery v6.0.3.2

i couldn't even boot to the main android UI, it kept looping between CWM recovery ver6.0.3.2 and Android System Recovery <3e>

So, i kept reading and tried wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition, wipe dalvik cache, no avail.

i manage to find a website on how to unbrick your smartphone, followed the instructions, connecting the phone without battery, simcard and sd memory card to the PC (using windows 7) device manager detects Qualcomm MMC Storage in disk drive.

updated the Qualcomm CDMA Technologies MSM with the driver from microsoft site, driver automatically detects and change it to Qualcomm HS-USB Diagnostic 9006 (comm port).

ran the HDD Raw Copy Tools and manage to restore my phone to A706ROW_1_S_2_001_0022_130923 (although i rebooted into Russian language...LoL) anyway i change it back to English language, all is good. need to clarify the following though:

1. check the phone recovery and it is CWM recovery v6.0.3.2 but the screen shifts left to right when i scroll down to choose various options (see attached pictures). Is this normal? should i flash recovery file in adb fastboot mode: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img again?

2. the phone has a system update to A706ROW S123-140116. Can i update this firmware via OTA?

Pic 1 at CWM - recovery reboot,

Pic 2 at CWM - wipe data/factory reset,

Pic 3 at CWM advance settings - reboot recovery, choose advance settings - key settings

Pic 4 at CWM - rebooting (exit CWM)

thank you so very much again solomanlye
[Android General] bangdes:
1. Yes, the display is flickering (it's a bug) and nobody can fix it. So we assume it as 'normal' for all user cwm lenovo.

2. If you changed recovery system is categorized as custom, and cannot update firmware official rom, both via ota or direct flash.

* I did all everything, flash cwm, rooting, tweak, and try all custom rom. But finally I decide to turn back on stock rom. Because I can't find any rom as stable as official released.
[Android General] Zays_55:
Make Internal System Storage Bigger

Hi,

i'm newbie, just got this lenovo A706 and i have problem, my phone running out storage for install apps, and its only left 153MB, please advice is anyone can help me how to make system storage bigger on my A706?

Thank You
[Android General] bangdes:
Just switch your phone storage to sd card (if your sd card is larger than phone storage). Check this out on setting>storage.

I suggest you to buy high-speed sd card (class10), with 8 gb or larger capacity. And do not install any unnecessary apps
[Android General] minithor:
Hi - I am unable to boot into droidboot mode. The volume up + Power key combination does not seem to work for me. I am definitely missing something, but cannot figure out what. I have the Cynogenmod rom installed on my A706 and want to go back to the stock rom. Unfortunately I do not have the back up with me anymore. Any help would be appreciated.
[Android General] bangdes:
The step is right, i have no idea where did you wrong.

Here's the newest official rom : http://www.needrom.com/download/lenovo-a706/

Good luck
[Android General] ejLAgunsad:
Help plssss.

Sir i need your help when i try to update my phone it always said "Network Connection Failed" Help me plssssss. I really want to uodate my phone. :(
[Android General] revestianieorange:
New to Lenovo A706_Row

Good evening/morning everyone.

I love to root this phone. anyone can help me ? :) Im still confused.
[Android General] Benjowee:
Help port: ideaFriend.apk

Can someone help me to port/themed Samsung Galaxy S III SecMms.apk, phone.apk, contact.apk to our ideaFriend.apk? I really want touchwiz look :( SOMEONE help me. Please T.T
[Android General] bangdes:
1. Try to connect by wifi, or

2. Maybe your device is rooted. And firmware cannot identify another rom except official rom
[Android General] gysi:
Where to download?

How to download? i cant find links.
[Android General] nelmini:
Hello. I'm still wondering on the CM11 for A706 Camera fix. Is there an update on that?
[Android General] bangdes:
Are u sure have this port? I've never heard it. Where's the link?
[Android General] sgr41:
Which official firmware should i flash on my lenovo A706 (indian) ..my phone is stuck on boot logo..can any one provide me a direct link ..i saw a post here which says mega link should i use that firmware ?
[Android General] swapnil0706:
install cwm via mobileuncle tools

mobile uncle tools .. flash from recovery and install twrp.. works perfect .. i applied it and it worked
[Android General] Alexander.Sashnov:
Did somebody try to run CTS - Compatibility Test Suite?

Hi everybody.

I searched around the internet and this forum but have found nothing about it.

Did somebody run CTS (Compatibility Test Suite) on own "Lenovo A706" device?

I tried yesterday. I didn't do factory reset to it. Nevertheless, tests started to executing and my device rebooted several times as it does anyway even lying on a table.

May be I shouldn't buy a device which cannot pass the tests?

Why nobody writes about CTS passing by his own device? Especially for custom ROMs.

As I understand Google should not give permission to use Google market for a vendor if its device cannot pass 100% test all at once (without hangs and reboots).
[Android General] vasington1993:
A706 CN working SIM GSM?

Hi there, I am trying to fix my problem for more than 12 hours, but I am still unsuccessfull.

The problem is, I tried 3 different ways how to fix GSM SIM problem, but still didn't solve it.

Now I am on:

Product version: Lenovo A706_ROW

Software: QNeon

Android 4.1.2

Basebend: A706_1_A_2_0115_130620 - this should be the problem?

OS version: LenovoMagic 4.0

Internal version: modern_v1.7

Well, I typed PIN, no problem, but I don't see anything. IMEIs are OK, but in status I have:

Unknown Phone nb. SLOT1, SLOT2, ,

Network SLOT1,2,

Signal 0,

Service state: Out of service,

IMEI SV: 00,

Mobile network state: Disconnected

Also in SIM settings - Default SIM - Voice Call is grey and I cannot touch it, but I can see my provider there T-Mobile CZ, so what am I doing wrong please?

As I told you, I made everything which was mentioned in the solution which should help, but when I flash stock Chinese ROM I can't use SIMs either.

Please help me.

Thank you
[Android General] kewlot:
Menu and Home Key

Hello guys, my Lenovo a706 is having trouble with the Menu key. The Menu key is the same function of the Home key while pressing it. Hope you'll help me guys. Thanks
[Android General] joeld.calzado:
low mic

yup there is also an impact in voice callsdeactivating dolby?deactivating dolby?i'll try hope it work.got lagging issue with the original software and i upgraded it to available via ota in settings and it's fixed.too bad i read late about digitizer issue.had my digitizer replaced because it's not accurate and not responds sometimes and i had paid for it.
[Android General] Wolfillete:
Hi! I have a706 row version but i can't see ota updates, there's no update menu section. any ideas?
[Android General] Fallist:
Freezes

Afternoon guys,

I want to ask you guys. When I locked my screen then unlock it again, it responds. But when I leave it, and I tried to unlock it again, the touchscreen is unresponsive. Any solutions?

Cheers,

Dexter
[Android General] leondave:
Desperate!

I need all your help. My A706_ROW is gone. I installed CM11 KitKat 4.4.4 and had the famous error like no wifi, no sim, etc. My SD is useless. Don't turn on the device. I've deleted my recovery with all their files, even /boot and system.. is a case of bricking or hard bricking. Somebody can help me? I tried everything, I'm confused right now. What can i do?...
[Android General] huhuhaha01:
you flash back to stock, can you boot into recovery?

Or do you have a backup of your previous ROM?

Sent from my Lenovo A706_ROW
[Android General] bangdes:
As long as you can boot into bootloader, everything is gonna be fine. Just reflash 'recovery.img' or 'update' rom by 'sdfuse'
[Android General] leondave:
No, I don't. I can't boot into recovery because device doesn't power on. Weird, and yes, I've a Stock ROM.

---------- Post added at 06:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:23 PM ----------

Sorry, I', a little inexpert in this, can you explain me how I can "boot into bootloader" an "reflash 'recovery.img' or 'update' rom by 'sdfuse'"?

Sorry, but I don't wanna annoying you so much with this.

Thanks for your replies!
[Android General] huhuhaha01:
Ok, set up ADB on your pc (gogle/search xda for a guide) download a recovery (links in the op) and flash it with adb

Once you got a recovery you flash your backup stock ROM

Sent from my Lenovo A706_ROW