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[Android General] badbomb:
Lenovo S 860 is the latest offering from Lenovo and released recently in India. It has a massive battery of 4000 mah and is the best phone for people who want something which has a lot of stamina and this phone certainly lives up to the expectations.

SInce I was unable to find a specific forum for this phone I am posting it in the general section.

This is specifically for people who want more out of their Android phones.

So here you go, to root this phone, it is very simple, use VROOT. It is a one click process and works perfectly, but the super user installed will be in Chinese.

http://www.mgyun.com/en/GetVRoot :D
[Android General] lolo60:
Thanks for posting/confirming that Vroot works for the S860 (and for starting this thread)- I'm about to purchase this phone later today. Is there any way to replace the Chinese superuser with an English one?

Edit: Just found this link http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1965781
[Android General] lolo60:
Has anyone bought and is using this phone? Haven't seen much activity online so far even though it's a fairly decent offering. Perhaps if the Mods could move this thread to Android General it might be more helpful?

On a side note, if anyone is using the phone have you received 4.4 update yet?
[Android General] ospram:
Yeah...have been using the phone for the last 3 weeks. Performance is very good for day to day taks - calls/browsing/streaming etc . The best part I like about this phone is the mammoth battery and Lenovo still managed this in a rather slim body. It is also lighter than note 2.

Recieved kitkat update yesterday. A few changes to the UI - now it is lag free.
[Android General] superbhikari:
Kitkat update link

Can anybody post the link or how to upgrade Lenovo S860 to Kitkat. Lenovo released the update but since it around 1 GB unable to do so through phone. It gets interrupted due to unstable net connection and sloe speed. Is there anyway I can do this through PC.
[Android General] lolo60:
VRoot did not work for me after upgrading phone to 4.4.2. It rebooted the phone constantly, asked for permission to restore data from PC to phone, but the root process kept failing. Anyone else face the same issue?
[Android General] flipp0:
I have used S860 for a month now. Android 4.2.2 works good except for some lag. I would like to upgrade to 4.4 but don't want to loose google play. Any suggestions? Can I install the Lenovo update of 4.4 and then reinstall google play?
[Android General] Solverino:
Lenovo S860 flashing tutorial for KitKat 4.4 & gaps

hello, this one will help you :)

xxx androidrookies.com/2014/06/lenovo-s860-flashing-android-kit-kat-44.html (insert www and copy link)

I already got the Lenovo S860 with KitKat bought from eBay, but without root permission, so I waiting for rooting the phone.

David :angel:
[Android General] lolo60:
This will only work for the Chinese 1 GB model of Lenovo S860 - not the 2 GB ROW (Rest of the World) Model.

From whatever little is available online for this phone I'm guessing it's hard to root if the phone's running kitkat - and it doesn't look like any developer will come up with Root for it. It's just too bad, I miss using AdAway the most!
[Android General] Solverino:
and how about Framaroot one clik root, did you try it? :confused:

EDIT: just tried Framaroot 1.9.3 and don´t work for me, anyone of the three exploits :(
[Android General] GuestD2577:
Flash S860

I have an S860 (1GB) bought from China obviously and when I received it it had no gapps and no caller id in Europe which was annoying.

What I did:

1. Installed 4.2.2 ROW Version (also when I flashed it I put a custom recovery image TWRP 2.7)

2. After I flashed it I installed root and modem for 3G calls from custom recovery.

That's it, feel free to ask me any question!
[Android General] Solverino:
I bought my S860 on eBay (Honk Kong), it has KitKat 4.4.2 already installed and all Google services on and working. Language only english and chinese. Also it haso no caller id in Europe (little annoying) so set OFF.

Point 2. will be interesting for me, how to

root the phone

(with build ver. VIBEUI_V1.5_1423_7_ST_S860 and baseband version S860.V102, 2014/04/15) and set

caller ID to Europe

?

Thanks.

David
[Android General] bosniamaj:
I have this Chinese version too, I got it few weeks ago.

When I got it, it had Android 4.2.* and everything was OK.

Then I got the notification that there is a system update (over 700MB), and I updated it.

After the update I have KitKat 4.4.2, Baseband S860.V102, Build VIBEUI_V1.5_1423_7_ST_S860., there was no Google Play store and stuff, so I had to loose time to make Google services to work.

Now it works, but I have some problems with notifications from the apps. Sometimes I get notifications from Facebook messenger and other apps, but most times I don't get any notifications, except from the mail.

It is really annoying, and I can't find any solution.

I'm no expert for rooting and stuff, I previously used Nexus 4 with stock system, and I bought this phone because of 2 SIM slots and good battery life.

Do you have any suggestions for my problem?

Do you know if it is possible to, maybe, install Cyanogenmod on it, and would that solve the problems?
[Android General] Mchael T.:
2gb ram, 16gb rom, 5.3"ips,

I'm seriously considering this phone, the P780 has more development, but is lacking the extra features this model provides.

I'm in Canada and would need the development to reflect ROW needs.

BUT,,,

No development so far :(

So I'm keeping my fingers crossed and here's to (Prost!) to further development............
[Android General] AgungMantab:
I also have 2gb ram 16gb S860 rom. I was looking for a related article about root, but no one ever discusses it. if there was even discussed in the jelly bean root instead kitkat.

My experience using framaroot and vroot not succeed in kitkat (2gb ram 16 rom).

I am also waiting for this type of developer for lenovo, considering this phone is a new entry in Indonesia. I come from Indonesia.
[Android General] Mchael T.:
So the Lenovo site lists this phone "Ports - Micro SD up to 32GB", does your phone have a Micro SD Memory slot?

http://shopap.lenovo.com/hk/en/smartphones/s-series/s860/#tab-tech_specs

If not, is there ROW version of this model?
[Android General] chanur_000:
Mine is 2gb ram and 16 gb rom. I have rooted it with vroot. Then instaled twrm using mtk mobileoncle plus supersu. You can download correct version from lenovo.forum.ru
[Android General] AgungMantab:
I think one of the specifications listed there, whether or not there is behind casing. because mine is not available microSD slot. there are only a miniUSB slot and audio jack 3.5, as well as slots for dual SIM

to my knowledge, ROW version is 2gb and 1gb CN. please correct if I'm wrong.
[Android General] lolo60:
Did you root it while you were on jellybean or kitkat? After upgrading to kitkat neither vroot, nor framaroot are working. I tried with three different windows laptops.

Lenovo S860 2GB RAM = ROW

Lenovo S860 1GB RAM = CN/vibeui
[Android General] chanur_000:
I root it on kitkat with no problems using vroot.
[Android General] lolo60:
That gives me hope! Can you post exactly what you did? The drivers you used, windows version etc. Anything at all that might give me a clue where I went wrong.
[Android General] jeevauk:
lenovo s860 rooting problem

mine also same pro
[Android General] ppmal:
Please provide us the links and step by step guide to root the S860 2gb ram mobile with Kitkat 4.4.2 ....
[Android General] secondkai:
Can u tell us how to do it properly and upload the vroot u use so others can try it..
[Android General] chanur_000:
Ok. I don't have my laptop with me right now. I will upload it tomorrow.
[Android General] ppmal:
. i am already in touch with you through lenovo forum......
[Android General] chanur_000:
Sorry. Today not laptop. Tomorrow I'll upload then to Dropbox and share the link
[Android General] chanur_000:
Hello,

here is the link with versions i used:

vroot to root

TWRP flash it with mtkmobileoncle. Unzip TWRP files on sdcard root directory first.

After installing TWRP flash supersu and busybox.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lprupty3dphb2z0/AACZIEBcHWKdZ8GF0Q-QEtsta
[Android General] kiralyk1985:
Hy,

I have the same phone and I would like to install KITKAT. Could you (or somebody) help me a step by step guide? My phone has 4.2.2 and its rooted. (ROW version) I only find a guide about CN ROM update to kitkat. Did anyone manage to that? I would be very glad if someone would help me.

thx!
[Android General] AgungMantab:
thank you chanur_000,

but my steps to root Lenovo S860 2GB RAM I have, as follows:

1 Install "TWRP_2.7_ROW" with "FlashTool_Tools_3.1320"

2 Once installed, directly into recovery (press and hold the Power button, Vol +, Vol -, and wait until the display TWRP)

3 After that I install SuperSU-v1.94 + Busybox_from_CWM_TWRP.

* Previous results I use the OTA update and to use flashtool just as flash TWRP recovery.
[Android General] chanur_000:
Yes, that works too, but i prefer use flashtool as less as possible.
[Android General] hejsek:
I rooted S860 1 GB by new version of vroot. It worked. Than I flashed SuperSU by Terminal Emulator. Now phone writes Loading on screen all the time. After reboot it is better for while. How to fix it?
[Android General] lolo60:
Got root! S860/2GB/4.4.2 -- Follow this video down to the letter ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnZE7knrNVw

Make SURE the USB drivers are installed correctly, everything else is a breeze.
[Android General] krisak1973:
Lenovo S860 "Security Problem" message

Hi,

can anyone advise me with the problem of messages that appear in the lower left corner of screen "Security Problem"?

THX
[Android General] LarryMusa:
It seems like you have uninstalled Lenovo Security Center (SecureIt).

Try to install the original version.

It has solved the problem for me.
[Android General] P moonga:
can you please write in more detail, I did not happen with my phone which is chines

I tried the same thing but not succes, can u please elaborted...
[Android General] P moonga:
Rooting chinese version of S860 levono

I am using Chinses version in INdia, which I upgraded after I bought it by mistake(from jelly bean to 4.4.2kitkat), Now the phone cannot be used exceppt for calling and camera and most of the language are in chinese, meant to be used in cina. How can I root it and recovered the application to be used in India.
[Android General] kitaeshi:
does it support micro sd card?
[Android General] conny005:
Nope
[Android General] ghaf85:
are there have a custom rom for s860???
[Android General] ImVivienn:
Hay

I know my problem is not really for that topic, but nobody can help me. I have an s860 phone, and i have a "little" problem with the camera. The rotation is not working too good... it turns into the wrong direction. When i took a photo it is a same problem. I turn away, but it turns the another direction. Please help me, thank you.
[Android General] edyreena:
Press power button + volume up button until it go factory mode..then calibrate ur sensor
[Android General] ervintanka:
Custom ROM S860

Did you get custom rom for Lenovo S860 ?

---------- Post added at 09:50 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:44 AM ----------

I have Lenovo S860 1GB chinese version phone and unfortunately I was not able to update Android. Now my phone is not working (dead) and I need custom ROM. Any information you can provide me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

---------- Post added at 10:02 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:50 AM ----------

I have Lenovo S860 1GB chinese version phone and unfortunately I was not able to update Android. Now my phone is not working (dead) and I need custom ROM. Any information you can provide me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
[Android General] ondesk007:
How Google Service Started Working

How Google Service Started Working ? Mine Lenovo S860 and Updated to KitKat 4.4.2 none of Google Service work like Play Store,Service....So i can't install and work with most of secured apps

Need Help
[Android General] bojan.1995:
What type of screw/screwdriver ?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ketu:
Hello,

Could someone please post an original camera apk from Sense 5.5?

For the moment I am using the last build from Team Venom and I think that the pictures taken with the Sense 6 camera apk are horrible.

Thanks!

Sent from my HTC One
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] b99721:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=52723787
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pseudobluz:
Hi,

I've read dozen of similar threads but no solution so far.

My phone can't connect to 3G at all. The moment I switch to only WCDMA phone drops network completely.

Everything else works without a problem. I've tried other sim cards (same and other network) no difference.

Baseband and IMEI are OK.

I've tried flashing modems, stock firmwares and it's always the same.

Current state:

AP: I9505XXUFNB9

CP: I9505XXUFNB9

CSC: I9505OXXUFNB2

Please help, I'm running out of ideas.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joku1981:
1. Make a backup of ur Internal Memory

2. Make a factory reset (Settings > Accounts > Back Up and Reset > Factory Data Reset > Reset Device > Delete All/Erase Everything.)

3. Conect it to Kies 3

4. Kies 3 will give u the info you need for know ur correct CSC. This will be btw parenthesis close CSC.

5. Knowing ur CSC, take a look for this firmware in Sammobile.com

6. Download and flash it with ODIN (Dont flash a "Black EDITION" if ur phone isnt it)

7. If this not work, you can get it to repair :highfive:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pseudobluz:
Did already this before posting. I've read pretty much all threads with similar problems. Thanks anyway.

Any more ideas?

Maybe flash box can help it? At this point I'm really frustrated for not being able to fix this. Had several androids before (s and s2 also) and always managed to repair them. First time for everything :) For sure I'll take it to repair shop on Monday.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sergiomc22:
Same problem here. I have a S4 i9505 free of carriers. No 3G signal, only EDGE (2G).

I updated modem, nothing happened, Then updated firmware to the last one, and nothing. The problem is still there.

What can I do?

Last firmware installed: I9505XXUGNI2
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] angelob:
When did you start experiencing this? Did you update your firmware and suddenly this happened? I too have the same problem. It started when I did sim unlock. I'm not able to fix it up to now.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pseudobluz:
In my case it was damaged EFS partition. The only way to repair it was using Box. So I would suggest the same to you. At least you'll save a lot of nerves :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sergiomc22:
HI, thanks for your answer.

What is Box? How do I repair EFS partition?

In my case (actually, my friend's phone), it connects to EDGE and it can call to any destiny. Sometimes, loses signal, but with the new firmware, it appears that works better. But no 3G/H+ signal.

Maybe she can go to the service (SAT) ... and they would repair the EFS??

Thanks for your help.

PS: Sorry for my english. I speak Spanish.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] angelob:
We have the same problem. I already brought my S4 to the official samsung service center. Only thing they did was flash an updated ROM from my carrier. It didn't solve the problem as expected because I've done the same already before taking the phone to them. I also already flashed different modems with no luck. This is getting really frustrating. I wish you luck in your search for a solution. Subscribing to this thread.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pseudobluz:
Box is device built based on reverse engineering of mobile phones allowing user to perform more advanced service operation (for example EFS repair) on handhelds/cells. It usually comes with special set of cables for specified vendor. Google for example 'z3x box' for an idea. It's cheaper for you to bring the phone to some service shop which has box for Samsung phones. They can settle this in a matter of minutes.

Sorry for the late answer, been very busy lately.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deffecto:
I was digging for like a week or so, because i have the same problem. ( i have 2g / gsm signal, but when i switch to wcdma (or 3g) only, i was getting no signal at all. (the circle with the line in it). My imei is not broken/missing, and from all the forums i've been digging i came to conclussion that there are several possible solutions as i think, but im not too deep into that matter, so im just sharing my thoughts, dont try these if you dont know what are you doing, i say again, im not completely sure if any of those gonna actually work.

1st - EFS Proffesional (along with Qualcomm NV Tools) - which can be found here, in xda. (The program itself has a ****load of options, and i dont have the knowledge to operate with it). Qualcomm NV Tools is a part of EFS Pro.

2nd - the secret code menu - Service Mode ( *#197328640# ) - I wasnt able to enter it at first, so downloaded the Shortcut Master (lite) (free in Play Store) and found it there, launched it with option 0 (launches a code with root priv) and i entered the service mode.) i've explored it, there are a lot of settings there, like backup, restore, rebuild, changing bands and so on and on and on, and somewhere inside it, there MIGHT be a solution inside those. I'd like to hear something more about those options from someone who actually understands them.

Other option is JIFF BOX, which i dont know how actually found, it seems that program requires qualcomm usb drivers for PC, and i think this is something like virtual box or w/e it is, i couldnt run it, didnt have time atm, but this program is given to wake up even completely dead sgs4 somehow, so why not bringing back the 3g?

And the last thing ive found - SRS - (found it in sammobile's forums. Some kind of imei/efs/baseband/etc restorer, reflasher or w/e it is. But this is paid program with free trial for unlocking the screen pattern. )

At last, you/me, can always go for a service with box for samsung phones and pay for reflash/repair. Is this the only solution?

Forgot to tell - im using i9505. simfree, no brands etc....
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deffecto:
Can't edit previous post. This is the actual service mode code, don't know what are the prefixes and suffixes, I'm running it with root and shortcut master lite. It seems playing with the settings can help, but we need ppl who can really understand these settings. If you need / want, ill make more screenshots.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pseudobluz:
I was also able to read IMEI and have used EFS Professional and NV Qualcomm tools but without success. EFS partition was damaged anyway. So yes box is the only solution in a majority of cases.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deffecto:
Can you explain a bit more what have you tryed with EFS Pro and NV Qualcomm tools?

To others: What about that secret menu? Can something be done by the options inside?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pseudobluz:
Actually another member helped me with this. Look here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2739679
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Formhault:
I am currently in talks with a friend from another country to sell to me his 64GB black OnePlus One! *cheering with excitement*

Given this is a very new device, there are very few reports (/reviews) out there, not to mention in-depth (like real in-depth) reviews. So... what is there to be done? Ask current owners of the OPO, of course!

I got a few questions for you guys. Which... please, I would love if you could answer!

1) What phone did you get? The 16GB white variant or the 64GB black one? And... did you get a retail box? If yes, what was inside it? If no... well... :(

2) How are the buttons? Compared to those of the HTC One M7 (which are quite flat, but still not that hard to press) or those of the Nexus 5 (which are awesome) or the Galaxy Note 1-2-3 / Galaxy S4...? Do they protude out? Are they 'feedbacky'?

3) How is the in-call volume? Some people (some, because most of them seem to miss this out entirely) claim the in-call volume is really low... both on the earpiece and the speakers.

4) How are the speakers performing? In terms of loudness and clarity, of course, when compared to something like the Galaxy S / Note phones or any other phone you are / was comparing it to?

5) The camera lens... is it sunk in a bit, so it won't scratch when placed on a table? Or the camera lens is flushed to the back and easily prone to scratches?

6) Have you noticed any screen input lag? Some people have said the touchscreen is not as responsive as, say, the Nexus 5.

If you can provide answers... well, thank you very much, in advance!!
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] srps:
I don't have the OnePlus One, but if you're thinking of getting one from China there's something you need to consider:

No support outside China, including warranty

I'm pretty sure radio bands are different than rest of the world, so carrier compatibility is probably hindered, especially on 3G and LTE
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Harfainx:
srps, there is support and warranty outside of China. Each place that is on the country list (16 atm) will have full warranties, as well as support.

The OP didn't say where he/she was getting the phone from. The bands that are supported are listed on the site. I would hope that the OP does their research and knows what they're getting.

Answer to 1: The people that got their phone as one of the first 100 did not get retail boxes. None of them. They're getting accessories sent to them later this month.

2: Buttons are pretty low, but they click when you press them. You'll know if you hit it or not. They stick out more than the M7, but not by much.

3: I didn't make any calls, so I can't answer this question.

4: Speakers are loud. There's two speakers on the bottom that are fairly loud (for phone speakers). I tested various sounds and music on them.

5: The camera piece rests flat on a table. The lens is sunk in just a little bit to protect it from harm. You won't scratch it by laying it down.

6: Input always seemed smooth. Never noticed any input delay.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Formhault:
Well... all I know is that it's a 64GB one. I have no idea if it comes from China or not. If it's from China, chances are it's not gonna work in Romania, heh? The guy is from Germany, by the way.

So... those guys are gonna get the accessories sent to them, but not the box? Just the accessories?

2: As I thought! Not as good as the Nexus 5, but better than the M7. Good! Thanks!

3: Anyway, I talked to supercurio on Twitter and he confirmed that low in-call volume is a software bug.

4, 5, 6: Thanks for setting my fears aside! :D
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bp328i:
There are no 64GB versions out yet.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Formhault:
I know. That was my suspicion, too. But he managed to get it from sources which shall not be named (source source hint hint who does OPO work with). Don't have any info wether he has the accessories and the (just announced?) box, but regardless, for the price, it is worth it.

I have an S4 right now. If I am to sell it, I am lucky to get half of what I paid for it 8 months ago. On top of that, add ~$100 and I get that OPO. Good deal, heh?

Alternatives:

-sell the S4 and add ~$150 or even more for a HTC One M8 or similar

-wait for OnePlus to expand the country list they ship to and include mine (never?)

:(
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bp328i:
I would ask to see a picture of it showing the storage capacity. When push comes to shove I'd bet he can't provide one.

The 64GB is not available yet. None of the reviews you find on the net are 64gb their all 16gb.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Formhault:
As I said, he has it from the very source, so to say. So chances are it doesn't have to be available publicly for the insiders to have it. Of course I will ask for pictures.