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[Lenovo P780] soralz:
Official Stock Custom Vibe ROM for P780

The "Official Stock Custom Vibe ROM" is almost stable without bugs. Tested on 4GB P780, unsure will it works on 8GB version or not, if anyone tested let me know :).

Screenshots:

**Sorry none, as I don't own this phone already.

V1.5 4.4.2 KitKat screenshot:

More screenshot here.

AGAIN... DISCLAIMER:

*Your warranty is probably void although it is official stock custom ROM from Lenovo, because your local phone dealer might not accept those customizations.

*What you done to your phone is at your OWN RISK, you choose to do this modifications to your phone and don't blame me if anything goes wrong.

Note:

Well, from official Vibe ROM website, it claimed that you can flash directly in stock Android recovery. However, if anyone willing to try let me know whether does it work or not. Below is the method I used when I am flashing Vibe ROM. But still, it is because those are China based ROM, so if you are on International ROW ROM, I still suggest you change base before flashing.

Installing ROM:

Coming from ROW ROM proceed with 1st step.

Coming from China ROM proceed with 4th step. Make a backup if necessary.

1. Turn On USB Debugging mode (ask Uncle Google if you don’t know how to do it)

2. Backup everything with MTKDroidTools IMPORTANT, DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP! Read here post #3.

3. Flash any China based ROM S125 (Stock or [MENTION=2490610]satanduck[/MENTION] ROM) and above with SP Flash Tool (post #1)

4a. Boot into the China ROM you’ve flashed (Let the ROM at least clean boot once)

4b. OR you can skip to the 7th step in stock recovery and flash Vibe ROM, BUT it's not recommended because you probably cannot flash SuperSU zip or Gapps in the stock recovery, unless you want to have a clean, unrooted device)

4.5 (If the ROM is not rooted then you should root it first before installing MobileUncleTools

5. Install MobileUncleTools (post #1)

6. Flash CWM 6.0.2.8 (post #1)

In CWM

7. Install Vibe ROM

8. Install Gapps

9. Install SuperSU

10. Wipe data/cache (Factory Reset) and reboot. Done

*OTA updates are AVAILABLE if your phone is not rooted, modded or have custom recovery etc.

Rooting:

Framaroot DOES NOT work on Vibe ROM.

Credits to [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] for the rooting solution. Thanks to him. :victory:

Note:

Strongly NOT recommended that you do OTA updates if the phone is rooted, modded or have custom recovery. It will possibly crashes your phone and causes your phone bootloop.

Downloads:

Lenovo P780 Vibe UI | Mirror

Current Version:

Stable: P780_VIBEUI_V1.5_1423_9_ST (2014-6-5)

Developer: VIBEUI_V1.5_1421_DEV_P780 (2014-5-22)

*Choose the 2nd one（稳定版下载）to download which is stable version, the 3rd one（开发板下载）is developer version.

**For changelog, please click the mirror link to view.

Vibe UI V1.5 download:

Stable:

Vibe UI V1.5 1419 DEV | Mirror

Vibe UI Website
[Lenovo P780] stakou:
QUESTION:

Is Vibe ROM a stock rom provided from LENOVO because I am confused. If yes how can you get that?
[Lenovo P780] satanduck:
Hi, nice initiative!

However I feel compelled to tell you that ROW and Chinese base has quite different partitioning layout, not just simply having different language and apps. As a result :

1) Custom recoveries are different

2) Re-partitioning tools are different

Failing to observe this may result in softbrick.

However when you flash from Flash Tool u flash also the partition layout. If you flash from recovery, some ROMs come with it (i.e. official vibe seems to) some don't.

Also worth noting before flashing any custom ROM is the factory ROM that came with the phone, if its ROW it may work better with ROW based radios, even if u do change base in the end.

Keep up the good work!
[Lenovo P780] spock81:
Difference Between 4gb & 8gb

Hello can you clarify something for me please can you get the 8gb version in black or is it only white? and vice versa have got my funds stocking up to get this phone, and now heard it will be getting KitKat in the not so distant future.

Thanks
[Lenovo P780] michael9413:
i can just back up my current Stock n flash the ROW123 isnt it?
[Lenovo P780] soralz:
I think it's official provided for by Lenovo, because the website is from Lenovo. I am using this ROM and I found it was actually better than stock ROM that came with our Lenovo P780. This ROM was actually perfect so far I have used for 1 day, found no bugs at the moment, Radio, Dual-SIM functionality is working perfectly. :D See above screenshots post #2.

Yeah, I've updated 1 more China CWM recovery, still trying to understand the partition layout though.

Probably we will receive KitKat update in the near future, but Custom Vibe ROM already works perfectly.

You can flash stock ROM via SP Flash Tool, it won't brick your phone, just make a backup incase anything goes wrong.
[Lenovo P780] michael9413:
Why the file extension is *.7s?

Can I flash it using TWRP?

Please help...

I'm using Windows 8.1...
[Lenovo P780] s_john8686:
Hi, I am currently on S119 rom, rooted and installed CWM. How can I upgrade to S123 rom ? I can't do OTA right ?
[Lenovo P780] soralz:
7-Zip files aren't flashable with TWRP neither CWM, please let me know where is the ROM you have downloaded from?

If it is [MENTION=2490610]satanduck[/MENTION] ROM's, you will have to flash it via SP Flash Tool.

Theoretically cannot, because the recovery is different.
[Lenovo P780] satanduck:
You might want to mask out your IMEI from the screenshots...
[Lenovo P780] soralz:
Incase if you haven't noticed, I already removed the last 4 digits of my IMEI no. :D
[Lenovo P780] satanduck:
silly me, indeed you have!
[Lenovo P780] sahavaasi:
Help please

I am on P780_ROW_S123_131231 downloaded from the link provided by you. Handset is 4gb indian version. How do I switch to viberom now.
[Lenovo P780] soralz:
Replied via PM.
[Lenovo P780] encik_racun:
Stock rom 8GB boleh dapat kat sini bro : http://www.lepakspot.com/showthread.php?tid=470
[Lenovo P780] stakou:
Nice instructions. Will probably try as soon as I have mine delivered (a couple of days more waiting).

About official vibe rom: What confuses me is the official web page w.w.viberom.com. Over there it has several lenovo models. Who supports that? (I am newbie in this so I can talk nonsense...)... I had also read somewhere that Lenovo is moving to vibe roms (I do not know what this means)

Is vibe rom power efficient as original lenovo roms (If vibe is not officilal or backed up by lenovo)

What is a bit frightening is than in your instructions (post #2) you have something about IMEI restore. So during this process do we loose IMEI's

Do you know if with VIBE roms supports 900 WCMA networks

Finally, VIBE rom is not yet at 4.4.x. Do you mean we will be updated by Lenovo or Vibe rom?

Thank you for your time!
[Lenovo P780] soralz:
From the website, I can confirmed it's provided by Lenovo. And I've edited post #2.

If wanna flash directly via recovery, I will suggest you will need to change to China based ROM S125 and above before flashing Vibe ROM (If you coming from International ROW ROM) and make a full backup of your stock ROM, this is because Vibe ROM is China based, no Gapps or root included by default, and have a lot of Lenovo bloatwares, but it also includes some amazing features and apps as well. ;)

I take so many precaution with IMEI issues this is because last time I bricked my P780, so now I make a full backup in case if anything goes wrong.

Regarding about WCDMA 900MHz networks, I have no idea, probably it's hardware based limitation. If the hardware supports 900MHz networks then it should be working on 900MHz networks.

4.4 KitKat, no idea. :(
[Lenovo P780] TheFakeer:
Thak you for the info!

So, this custom Vibe ROM is KitKat version? And the first part of your sentence referred to OTA official P780 custom ROM? (Because I notice it's 4.2.2). So, if not, is there any 4.4 custom ROM available that seems to work smoothly?

Backup what? The personal data or system image?

Also have you/someone tried it on 8GB ROW version?
[Lenovo P780] soralz:
1. The Vibe ROM is Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, which is more stable than 4.2.1.

2. Everything.

3. Nope, no idea will it works on 8GB or not ATM.
[Lenovo P780] BesFen:
Your tools to repartition internal storage is only for ROW ROM, flash it above chinesse/asia rom will make it unboot.

I made one to repartition Chinese/Asia rom, if you want it I can upload it (tested on my vibe rom)
[Lenovo P780] soralz:
Yup, that will be good and I will add to my thread and credits to you. :)
[Lenovo P780] ruicross:
is there a chinese base rom for 8gb so we can flash the vibe rom after. just thinking.
[Lenovo P780] BesFen:
OK Here it is Repartition Internal Storage For P780 4GB With Chinese/Asia ROM:

http://www.mediafire.com/download/2zvzqraet4mobdi/Repartition_Internal_Storage_P780_Chinesse_ROM.zip

There are 3 flashable zip inside:

2.5GB = Internal Storage ±2,5GB & Built-in Storage ±800MB

3GB = Internal Storage ±3GB± & Built-in Storage ±300MB

3.5GB = Internal Storage ±3,5GB± & Built-in Storage ±80MB

*INTERNAL STORAGE=OS+APPS+CACHE+MISC

And also, I found a Carliv Touch Recovery(CTR) both for ROW & Chinese. CTR is base on CWM with more graphical improvement.

http://www.mediafire.com/download/2xvn4uqv1oe4jca/CTR_Recovery.zip

I attach emmc_scatter for Chinese/Asia ROM if someone want to push it by SPFlashtool.
[Lenovo P780] soralz:
Is the recovery works on 8GB version too?
[Lenovo P780] BesFen:
I did not test it yet, but as I know, block partition on p780 is not determaine by the storage type, but by ROM Region, ROW or Chinese rom, it could be work on 8gb if you push by mobileuncle.

BTW, I am forget to tell that the scatter is for Chines/ASIA ROM. My Bad.

If you can understand Bahasa Language, go to here, maybe you can find good information
[Lenovo P780] soralz:
Hmm okay. I am running the re-partition to 3.5GB /data, but seems like it already stuck at "Backing Up Current Data" for about an hour. Is there something wrong or should I continue wait?

On Vibe ROM, stock and rooted. (not X Vibe)

EDIT: Factory reseted, re-run the re-partition zip, no effect after the zip finish installation. Still having 2.56GB Internal Storage and 1.03GB Internal SD Card.
[Lenovo P780] BesFen:
Areu sure? I just flash the partition 3 times, Here is the SS

Do a nandroid backup.

Make sure you have enough free sdcard space to backup your data partition.
[Lenovo P780] soralz:
Hmm, I am using VIBEROM_V1.0_1412_DEV_P780 version but seems like no effect...

Perhaps is my CWM 6.0.2.8 problem? I will try Carliv Touch and see then.

Using Carliv Touch Recovery still no effect. I choose 3.5GB / 3GB / 2GB and flash numerous of times already but still does not work.
[Lenovo P780] ruicross:
@ soralz

are you also using gb row version right now?
[Lenovo P780] BesFen:
OK, It's weird, no fail report about this in my country.

Please remove it from your first post, I will delete the file, Sorry.
[Lenovo P780] soralz:
Hmm okay. I've also tried the Carliv Touch you've posted. But there seems like there's a bug with the China version (I didn't test the ROW version). I couldn't scroll down to choose my zip file to flash. Also tried using volume button, it actually selecting the file but the screen just won't scroll down. I have already try to swipe everywhere but fails.
[Lenovo P780] BesFen:
No problem with the CTR, Swipe at the bottom from left to right, it will give to the next folder, right to left to previous folder
[Lenovo P780] soralz:
Alright then, I will keep the Carliv Touch on the 1st post. Maybe I am not used to other type of touch recovery except CWM? :D Using back non-touch CWM 6.0.2.8.
[Lenovo P780] haree:
hi

i do remember u from another forum is it the HTC tatoo forum i just cant place u

or is it the P3400 forum :confused::laugh::good:
[Lenovo P780] BesFen:
Hari......... How are you brother, yes that is me.

3 years and almost 4 years I did not active here and did not post any rom here.

How about your gene? My gene still a live, I kept it as my collection.
[Lenovo P780] haree:
hi

yaa buddy i got it nice to see an old friend u still have the gene great man:D

i did realy enjoy the fun we had on that phone man it was great fun and great to c u again buddy :good::laugh:
[Lenovo P780] pspaans:
Thanks for the guides. I'm just trying to figure out one thing, I've followed the guide, installed VIBEROM_V1.0_1415_2_ST_P780 but having some troubles rooting it. I know framaroot doesn't work but neither is any other tool I try. vRoot says it's rooted succesfull, but I loose the root after rebooting. What am I doing wrong?
[Lenovo P780] soralz:
Have you installed any China based custom recovery such as CWM 6.0.2.8? If yes, try flash the SuperSU zip. Don't use vRoot.

*I haven't tried V1415, because I lazy to update and KitKat is just around the corner. :D
[Lenovo P780] pspaans:
Running TWRP, I did try installing SuperSU zip, install goes fine but after rebooting still not rooted (and SuperSu app says "application not installed")
[Lenovo P780] soralz:
Hmm, that's weird. Perhaps you can try my CWM 6.0.2.8, so far is the best for me atm. If Lenovo haven't release Vibe UI 1.5 soon, I will download another Vibe UI 1.0 to test the SuperSU zip. Because I lazy to do backup and format the whole phone again.
[Lenovo P780] stakou:
The only thing I have seen working for the China based roms is the one from http://xdaforums.com/lenovo-p780/development/x-vibe-rom-lenovo-p780-t2665791 as posted by mregypt99
[Lenovo P780] DON2003:
Hi, I have an P780 with P780.V25, 2013/05/27 16:29 & Build number: P780_S125_130529, no gapps installed, have mobile uncle & chinese root, also tried to boot to recovery via mobile uncle but seems its a chinese version of recovery with mobile uncle name on it,

don't know if it has been installed with custom rom or done anything else already,

also notice the system upgrade return: P780_S914_viberom_v1.0_1415_2_st (624MB)

can I just upgrade OTA or I should install CWM or TWRP & flash via recovery instead? read somewhere that OTA might make phone in bootloop if installed with anything else than stock,

pls help, thanks in advance
[Lenovo P780] DON2003:
Vibe UI V1.5 download:

Vibe UI V1.5 1419 DEV BETA + ROOT

downloaded but seems its password protected. will it work for CWM?
[Lenovo P780] TheFakeer:
988592 88

What does the site say? Do they have any English version site? For f**k's sake they sell phones all around the world and not just China.

Is that same good old 4.2 or they have 4.4 ROMs now?:mad:
[Lenovo P780] soralz:
I'd suggest you better change to other custom recovery to begin flashing process. Download the firmware from the links from the posts I posted.

Yes you can. According to another forumer at here. But you cannot mod the zip.

I don't know but probably only China will have the first taste of the sweet KitKat? :rolleyes:

I did tried that before, does not work too... :(
[Lenovo P780] DON2003:
is there a way to get rid of those Lenovo apps specially the SECUREit which starts when phone boot, don't really need any of them,

prefer a cleaner google experience, just want the huge battery of the phone,

any better launcher to go with this phone too?
[Lenovo P780] TheFakeer:
I even want to remove that Lenovo power app too. Damn I wouldn't want my 3G and Wi-Fi switched off by the app even with this 4000mAh battery. Hell, I would have bought a "better" 2000mAh phone if I wanted to do that. :(
[Lenovo P780] soralz:
If you want clean Google experience then Vibe ROM is not for you, you better go for SLX or AOSP ROM available at Android Development section. If you want to disable/remove Secure It just root the Vibe ROM, install Titanium Backup and remove / freeze it.
[Lenovo P780] TheFakeer:
The problems are: My phone is ROW 8GB version so it's not clear whether these custom ROMs would work with m y phone. Besides even these ROMs are just 4.2 unfortunately.
[Lenovo P780] Dark_Horse:
Lenovo power app lets you keep wifi and 3G switched on constantly if you like, even when the screen is locked. Just go into the settings and change as required. The Lenovo power app is one of the best implementations I've seen on a phone, I would keep it installed for sure, the other power apps on the Play store like Juice Defender are nowhere near as good.
[Lenovo P780] TheFakeer:
I use Llama to control my WiFi and 3G based on my location. I've tried all the settings but whenever the phone is idle and screen is locked for longer period of time the WiFi gets switched off. I even received a Llama pop-up explaining the same scenario.
[Lenovo P780] DON2003:
am on Vibe rom 1.5, kitkat, is there any fix for callid mismatch? the gravitybox is for JB only, right? can anyone help me fix it?
[Lenovo P780] TheFakeer:
Vibe ROM 1.5 is kitkat? Can you please share a link or something? I mean a link in English.
[Lenovo P780] Nickthegr8:
There is a KK gravity box module...search for it in xposed installer
[Lenovo P780] Nickthegr8:
chrome ..

Use chrome and translate page ... Last item says "dev" in filename is still beta under development and kitkat version can be found in origiinal post vibe ui 1.5 rom 1419
[Lenovo P780] Nickthegr8:
What's the zip password for Vibe UI 1.5 1419??
[Lenovo P780] soralz:
Just flash the zip directly, password is needed for modifying the zip file which is not available.
[Lenovo P780] dossena:
HELLO

i downloaded vibe 1.5 and installed but i cant change imei. i cant change it by uncle tools. and also i cant restore my backup. if i restore, imei become invalid.

i think there is a solution in a russian site.. can any of you translate it?

В общем наконец удалось восстановить IMEI из бэкапа, без прописования руками и донорских nvram.

Может кому то ещё пригодится, моя последовательность действий:

1. В FlashTool форматируем NVRAM(Format NVRAM Bin Region ONLY)

2. Накатываем прошивку на основе стока, в моём случае LiFe_v07 (на данном этапе симка уже должна определиться, но IMEI ещё не восстановлен.)

3. Устанавливаем прошивку для которой есть NAND бэкап

4. Переразмечаем память в том виде, в котором создавался бэкап и накатываем собстенно бэкап

5. Получаем полностью рабочий аппарат с прописанным IMEI
[Lenovo P780] soralz:
Did you rooted the ROM? Are you downloaded from the link I provided? If not rooted try root it via SuperSU zip file provided in my first and second post.
[Lenovo P780] dossena:
it is rooted. i downloaded from somewhere else but im sure it is rooted, supersu was installed within the rom
[Lenovo P780] soralz:
Then try flashing the SuperSU zip from the first page, and check root available or not. I am sure you can't restore IMEI is because of you are not rooted?
[Lenovo P780] fcuk90:
Does it work on 8gb model?
[Lenovo P780] momothecat:
Yes, the methode from OP work on 8GB model. But you have to chose the correct China Based ROM to install (i spent 4 days trying all method how to install Vibe ROM on my phone :eek:).

I found out that only P780_S308_130814 worked for 8GB, the other china based rom won't work. Download P780_S308_130814 from needrom.com and follow the OP and you are good to go :fingers-crossed:

My notes after using Vibe:

1. I used two SIMs with different service provider. With ROW ROM, both SIM worked. But with Vibe, no signal for SIM 2 but SIM 1 is OK. Tried restore IMEI and changed modem driver, but still the same. I swap SIM cards (SIM 1 SIM 2), boot and voila both SIM signal was great. Swap the card again and no signal from SIM 2. I guess one of my service provider SIM not compatible with SIM 2 slot.

2. Overall, I think almost like using MIUI (i've installed MIUI in my old phone). Maybe it's customized from MIUI :confused:
[Lenovo P780] soralz:
So you can conclude the Vibe ROM link I provided both 4.2.2 and 4.4.2 are supported for 8GB models?
[Lenovo P780] momothecat:
:good: Yes for 4.2.2. For 4.4.2 I didn't try it because I really need my both SIM to work. So I'm back to ROW now.

But maybe in the future when 4.4.2 already have release version, I will try it.
[Lenovo P780] fcuk90:
Thanks * !! I did use s125 China Rom before and its work on 8gb. Other I really didn't try.
[Lenovo P780] hadiyalkishan:
Hello sir plz tell me all 3 row rom in your thread named

" ROW:

P780_ROW_S110_130629

P780_ROW_S116_130828

P780_ROW_S123_131231"

is for 8gb? ?

And 2 row recovery named

" ROW

CWM 6.0.1.5

TWRP 2.6.3.0"

is for 8gb ??

M i right sir ??

thanx in advance..
[Lenovo P780] haahaaah:
Go here for latest stock Rom 8GB version, >> http://goo.gl/HpBQSM (include stock recovery. flash with FLASH TOOL)
[Lenovo P780] hadiyalkishan:
Thanq very much sir.. :)

Plz give me cwm and twrp custom recoveries for 8gb.

Thanx in advance...
[Lenovo P780] momothecat:
Use download link from OP. It work for 4GB & 8GB
[Lenovo P780] delcoske:
working 4.4.2 via Ft ;)

http://www.needrom.com/mobile/rom-android-4-4-2/
[Lenovo P780] babyskill:
There are a few errors in the text spacing on notice
[Lenovo P780] avainola:
Great thread!

My P780 came with old version of VibeROM, it was buggy. Camera didn't start etc problems. It had SuperSU but wasn't rooted, SuperSU binaries missing problem. Decided to upgrade, with the help of this thread managed to:

1.Root it. Tried first Framaroot that didn't work, success with vRoot.

2. Installed SuperSU instead of app that came with vRoot

3. Installed MobileUncleTools

4. Booted with CWM version 6.0.2.8

5. Installed VibeROM V1.0_1415

At this point everything was OK. Realized that VibeROM was full of chines apps that I don't need and no Google apps. Installed Google Store. But soon noticed this ROM is not for me, too much junk. So decided to try ROW S123.

1. Changed CWM version to 6.0.1.5 as adviced on this thread when going to ROW

2. CWM booted but didn't see my memorycard where ROW S123 is located

3. Changed to back to 6.0.2.8 and got stuck in a boot loop (just black screen that lights sligthly)

4. Pressed volume button (not sure was it up/down/or both that worked) and phone booted again.

5. Went to MobileUncleTools and tried to put 6.0.1.5 back

6. BOOT LOOP

I can get out of the boot loop when I shutdown the phone for 5-10min. Then it boots normally, but reboot always results to boot loop. When power is off and I connect USB, boot loop starts also. So using SP Flash Tool is not possible at this point.

Now I'm scared to do anything. Suggestions on how you would continue and fix the problem are more than welcome!
[Lenovo P780] stympy:
Hi. This phones are a little tricky to reflash after is softbriked.

Just in case try to reflash with Life 0.7 for 4GB Firmware.

Here is the link:

http://xdaforums.com/leno...-p780-t2666626

Or Satanduks :

http://xdaforums.com/lenovo-p780/development/rom-lenovo-p780-pre-rooted-official-t2553725

Here is a litle HOW TO in case of softbriked Lenovo P780:

Step by step you wil do this:

>>>>> USE WINDOWS 7 FOR THIS TUTORIAL <<<<<<<<<<<

>>>>>>>>>>REMOVE THE USB CALBLE FROM PHONE! <<<<<<<<<<<<<

NOW:

- Unpack FlashTools, and Click on Flash_tool.exe

- Select a the MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt in ROM from target_bin folder

- Wait file to be added into Flash Tool

- choose Option->USB Model,click USB Model SKIP THIS STEP IFF SELECTED

–> Choose Option->DA DownLoad All->Speed->High Speed, click High Speed

- Turn off your phone - skip this step if is allready powered off

- "Press F9 (hit Download button)" OR " if upgrade ROM Firmware->Upgrade "

- and ONLY NOW connect your phone into the computer via USB data cable.

- The process will start and a red progress bar will appear after color purple, yellow.

- And green circles display

- Finish !

- You can now safely disconnect your phone and turn it on!

After this tell me iff something goes wrong !
[Lenovo P780] avainola:
Thanks for the quick reply!

On those instructions phone needs to be OFF and USB cable plugged. When I connect the USB cable to the phone that is on OFF state it goes to boot loop and MediaTek port appears for a few seconds, the it boots again. So I think I have to resolve this boot loop issue before I can use any flashing tools from PC? MediaTek Connection is needed for flashing, am I right?

Currently there are both SuperSU and Superuser apps on the phone. Looks like Superuser has granted permissions to SuperSU. Superuser came with vRoot. Says "Unable to unistall system application" when I try to remove Superuser.