yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] kathanpatel1001:
Here You Go did as instructed by post.:fingers-crossed:

boot file is inside uploaded zip.please check md5 before flashing.

md5 of .zip - 70ECE473651D2242C90E098BEE8AA79E

md5 of boot.img file - EAC1A963BB77895AED3FD2411A2E447F
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] kdevg0:
kathanpatel1001,sir may I ask you which scatter file you used to create the boot image?Because I think the link to the tutorial he posted says that that method should not be used to create scatter file for devices with mtk67xx chipset.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] kathanpatel1001:
I didn't follow first few steps as it is for users not having boot.img. We already have boot.img as well as scatter file in stock rom zip file inside target_bin folder so you can just extract that boot.img and edit it.

Also Cofface's Bootimg tools was not working properly for me so i used CarlivImageKitchen_Windows_x64_v1.3 just google the name if you want to try it. :good:
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] kdevg0:
I thought you'd be doing so. Afterall , you're a senior member. :) I think I'll wait for someone to flash that disk image as I don't wanna mess up with my father's phone.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] anujmankotia:
Here is the sad news guyz...

not able to flash the boot image ...and tmp booting is disabled..(due to locked bootloader)..

now i'm trying to modify the system.img

but the update-binary file is too lenghty ...

and i'm still trying to figure out where i need to place files.....(binary files)..

any idea.... brothers

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@kathanpatel1001 thanks for the help man..
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] OmegaSkiller:
Ok I can try flashing! But is there any way to backup my data so if something happens I can restore EVERYTHING?
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] anujmankotia:
just one advice ..

readback your nvram file....

(restoring imei,nvram error take time)
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] kdevg0:
Any update?:confused:
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] comprocks:
I'm lost, guys.... I've tried comparing the K4 Note unpatched and patched files (in Word) and they are completely different! Also, it lags tremendously when trying to scroll through (They are 4000 page documents each!)

I'm sorry to say this, but without someone who is a qualified reverse engineer, I can't figure it out. I tried, I really did.

I'll still keep trying from time to time, but don't keep your hopes up.

Sorry to disappoint...... :( :(
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] kathanpatel1001:
Can you send me both the files? I will try. :good:
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] comprocks:
I've attached the files in .zip format. Original files have been extracted from the K4 Note S152 Stock ROM.

Good luck, mate. Keep us posted!

Thanks.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] anujmankotia:
can anyone help me to figure out where i need to place su binaries and busybox files in the system.img...:(
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] kathanpatel1001:
I think you need to delete checksum.ini and or digest.md5 before flashing. To bypass that error.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] mariajohn:
Lenovo k5 note

U can try "xmod games" app. U can root Ur device using xmod games.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] kathanpatel1001:
Sorry no luck. :(
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] kdevg0:
No root solution ? :crying:
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] ranganitesh:
Looks like that.

Its been 1 year from launching.

Really it's surprising that despite being so successful model (more or less like K4 NOTE) and sales in large numbers, this model has not gained any attention at all in any forum, even not a separate section is given to this phone.

Now I am thinking why I bought this.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] bhi244:
Same here also bro frustrated with this device no root no development....
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] romsurfer:
K6 getting nougat updates

Lenovo k6 getting nougat updates and what do we get bugs in bootloader
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] romsurfer:
Anyone working or should I just coming to this page
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Arwabohra:
Device is not rooting

I also want to root my lenovo vibe k5 note device, but after the marshmallow update I can't

So please, can anyone help in that? :(:(:(
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] comprocks:
Mate, sorry to disappoint you, but at the moment, rooting from Lollipop is the only way to obtain root.

To obtain root on Marshmallow, we need someone who knows how to reverse engineer and patch kernel files. So, unless you can do that (the people in this thread, including me, have tried without success), there is no way to root the device on Android 6.0 right now.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] romsurfer:
If anyone have a Rooted k5 note lollipop I wanna know something. Is substratum theme engine working on it? And how about Xposed modules?
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Moaely:
Do we have any info/update of status or is this phone dead...?
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] bhi244:
Source code for Lenovo a7020a48

Here anyone knows or any idea about Lenovo vibe k5 note source code.

Just i want to know whether the source code ios released or not yet.

If released please ping me the Github Link. I searched alot but couldn't find the link.

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Hello Guys i have Created a Telegram Group please join to this link. It will be easier to discuss on the stuff related to our device LENOVO VIBE K5 NOTE

https://t.me/lenovo_vibe_k5_Note
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] romsurfer:
You should have created WhatsApp one
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] roushan.:
Lenovo K5 Note A7020a48 will get root soon !!

Hello Devlopers,

I am working on creating TWRP for Lenovo K5 Note A7020a48.

So be patient because i have less than an hour everyday to work on this. I got the Stock recovery and i am modifying it and trying to fix the bugs in it.

Sorry but i can't say till when development process will continue. May be within next week or next month i will upload it.

Thank you !!:good:
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] romsurfer:
We already have twrp

We already have TWRP for this device see some early Posts
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] aman123456789:
We don't have a working one.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] datt.gohil:
Hello developers.is there anybody try magisk v 13.2 ?
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] appupd:
Eagerly waiting. !!

Fingers crossed. ☺?
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] ranganitesh:
Please keep positing if there is any update.

Thanks.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] ansonlyk627:
thanks

need the root
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Romancy:
this is of source code

i hope soon unlock bootloader to install twrp for any port rom :good:

http://lenovomobilesupport.lenovo.com/eg/en/products/phones/vibe-series/k5-note/downloads/ds112636
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] solidsample:
After more than a year of wait for Root on this device, happy to share that i exchanged this and got a Redmi Note 4 through Flipkart.

No more coming back to this forum.

A wonderful device from the worst manufacturer.

Thanks for all the good hearts that tried to get the Root.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] ranganitesh:
Really!!!!
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] C120wn3dc10wN:
Still wondering

any updates on this thread?

why on earth this phone was not supported by its manu****turer in order for us to root easily..

Good luck to all developers who are still working hard on this ! SALUTE YOU TO SIR !
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] ranganitesh:
Koi to aaye..................

Jo root laaye.................

Phone mera.................

Bada bedardi................

English translation:SOMEBODY PLEASE ROOT THIS MOBILE......;);)
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] iamMayank97:
Can't we create a New Preloader for it. Its the only way we can ger rid of Image File check and Install Custom Recovery.

rocketboards.org/foswiki/Documentation/GSRD131Preloader

Just add http before it bcoz i can't post link thats why.

Please anyone get through this guide and tell me if it's helpful or not.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Henri Ningthoujam:
Here is the link, you can check this one out to root Lenovo K5 note here
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] ranganitesh:
Buddy this post is on internet from past 1 year but it is exclusively for k5 plus. Check in comments.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Yogesh1969:
Any news...

Any progress in your work ?

I too created a TWRP but it gives a tool dl error. So I have no idea if it will work.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] I'm a dll:
Guys we have to focus in unlock the bootloader. Doensn't matter if we have TWRP or not... We can't flash it with locked bootloader !
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Yogesh1969:
Regarding bootloader just check these links.

https://xdaforums.com/zuk-z1/help/guide-unlock-bootloader-zuk-z1-wiping-t3251801

https://xdaforums.com/lenovo-k900/development/unlock-lenovo-k900-unlocker-t2986135
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] I'm a dll:
It doesn't work for k5 Note.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] ranganitesh:
Is this helpful?

vintaytime.com/unlock-bootloader-android/#lenovo

gizbeat.com/10576/blackview-bv6000-twrp-and-root-mt6755-helio-p10-guide/
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] I'm a dll:
Thanks for your help but I don't think its helpful
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] vab.yb1:
Can you give steps and sources for downgrade. I bricked my phone once trying to do that.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Shubhamkkm:
Hey XN LOGOS has made an attempt to install custom recovery. If someone his procedure pls help. With some of efforts we will definitely root this device.

Thanks
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Ashwinrg:
Watch this video and flash TWRP recovery on your Lenovo k5 note. Download needed files from video description. Proceed at your own risk.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=exrRhjCJ7Dk
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] ranganitesh:
Sorry but are you confirm that it is for a7020a48 model and for Android 6.0. I am unable to confirm because description and comments are in an non english language.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Ashwinrg:
Watch this video. This might help you.

[youtube]q8WaHwwSueY[/youtube]
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] ranganitesh:
Sorry mate but it's not working.... first video you posted was for any a60..... Model of k5 note, and second one is for lenovo k5 (not lenovo k5 note) as we already discussed here that root on k5 note is easily available on lollipop but on android marshmallow it's like impossible.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Bernardo Vargas:
This is for Lenovo k5, not for k5 Note.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Shubhamkkm:
Guys one new update we can unlock bootloader of Vibe K5 note by using CMD command. By getting onto fastboot mode. And then we can flash custom recovery.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] ranganitesh:
How shubhamkkm ?? What is source of this info? Did you try it?
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] shubarora30:
Custom rom for lenovo k5 note

Why there is no custom rom for lenovo vibe k5 note A7020a48.

it's been a year since its launch still no android upgrade from lenovo nor any custom rom available.

What is the reason??
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] iamMayank97:
Please can anyone send me preloader.bin file of Lenovo Vibe k5 Note.

Email:- smayank1010@gmail.com

Please send me please
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Yogesh1969:
Different files

You will get the file from the net from any stock file or from someone, but you should be careful regarding the android version. i.e. Lollipop, marshmallow..
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Nandhusiddha:
Good to know. but,.

innum evlo naaldhan bahh wati panradhu..

Try to make it as soon as possible. Every developer says the same as they get only one hour time and all. i respect it but still.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] tamilkhadar01:
Nice to see thamizh:)
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] anujmankotia:
Hellooo guyz

I have a patched boot.img file created through magisk manager

But the prblm is i can't test it in near future..

so i was wondering if anyone can flash this boot img for me and share the result

(NOTE : falsh it only if you have experience in flashing boot img using sp tool)

And if u know how to reflash the firmware if things go wrong

do backup the nvram.bin
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Shubhamkkm:
Give me the links
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] anujmankotia:
Here is the file

https://www.mediafire.com/download/bloeggioigpg7c0
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Shubhamkkm:
What should we expect after flashing patched boot IMG.:confused:
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] anujmankotia:
bootloader unlock.....
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Shubhamkkm:
But there is no custom recovery available for our device:silly:
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] kathanpatel1001:
I did it myself but the boot stops at image verification check.!
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] anujmankotia:
thanks mate...

I need to do something else to bypaas the verification check

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we have but can't flash it...

Bootloader is locked
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Shubhamkkm:
Anybody out there who can root this device. Its been a long time this device (vibe k5) is being neglected by the developer's. Low-end device's also have root but this not??.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Yogesh1969:
It is sad, that no work is done yet. I almost lost my device in flashing back my device. So I know people know the risk and avoid unnecessary risk. But still hope someday it happens.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] anujmankotia:
Anyone ,

Who has extra lenovo usb cable cd-18 (or heigher) and wan'na sell it plz rply....

My usb is damaged

:(
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] FLASH1999:
Plz tell me how to downgrade to lolipop and plz post related links

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Hello friend can you tell me how to downgrade lenovo vibe k5 note to lolipop and plz send links for the necessary files

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Hello Brothers,

I know how to boot into meta mode i accidelty got into it. Plz tell me what is the use of meta mode
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Yogesh1969:
You will have to do a lot of reading. Each thread and the forum also, has a search window for related links. Its very informational and saves time.

Downgrading can be done by using SP flash tool for flashing Lollipop rom for vibe k5 note. Youll get the links in this and other threads.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] SanMistry:
Dear User,

I'm not a developer so asking a silly question, what is in the file? i know rooting, custom ROM installation, root access, NVRAM but I'm new to Lenovo K5 Note,

My requirements are,

To unlock bootloader

To install Custom recovery

To install Custom ROMs if available

Kindly help me.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Yogesh1969:
I'd say keep away from that file, as it is an experimental boot.img to be flashed from SP flash tool. If things go wrong, it's not easy to boot up Vibe K5 note again.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] SanMistry:
Ok, why to use boot.img in this case? i have used SP FT for Xolo Q1000.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Yogesh1969:
It's one step in rooting/ unlocking the phone(flashing patched boot.img). But flashing rom again through Sp tool does not always guarantee successful booting as in this case. It's a headache which is avoidable.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] anujmankotia:
Hey guyz

One more sad news i have enabled "multi window feature in settings

But this device doesn't have that feature

:(
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] anujmankotia:
Here is the ss
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] tamilkhadar01:
I can't find this option in my phone:confused:
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] anujmankotia:
This function will come when we edit our build prop

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Actually it's a function official in nougat and "in testing" in marshmallow
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Vaibhav K:
Can you please provide the link for the ROM. It's very hard to find ROM for this phone !!
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] SRIRAMM:
Actually I got modified twrp from a website and I tried to flash it with sp flash tool.

It showed an error as DL image failed and it doesn't boot up.

I further flashed the stock recovery but showed the same error and it hard bricked.

I had warranty so that my phone was flashed with a new stock ROM.

So it is my opinion never try to root this phone.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] njdaga:
Doesn't have means? Was there no option for split screen in recent apps menu?

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Did you update back to mm after rooting in lollipop? If yes, did you still have root access?
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] anujmankotia:
Is this method already tried by someone

https://www.techora.net/port-twrp-for-mediatek-64-bit-mt67xx.html
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] blanksh07:
Bump! I need root 4 MM.

I got the stock recovery.img trying to port cwm.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] sk700071@gmail.com:
Stock recovery.img

I got the recovery image but not able to upload it

New user limit of 10 posts:(:(:(
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Pratikpathare:
Stock Recovery.img

Just posted on behalf of sk700071@gmail.com

For Stock recovery

Link :-https://mega.nz/#!9V8DkZAY!uFbYIodPnMkM8hP1njqIg0nn9nl04aKPZoQaOpvcejc

Please help to get root access to this device
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] hk.happy:
I guess [MENTION=7499369]Romeotamizh[/MENTION] never got the notification of [MENTION=4518948]Pratikpathare[/MENTION] 's stock recovery posting. Everybody here is waiting for a twrp for the K5 note ;

Romeo mate , it'll be very helpful if you could make one for all of us. Thanks in advance :)
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] hk.happy:
Ok, I have the custom TWRP, here https://mega.nz/#!ohlSRZaJ!UhC6Hou8vWcUOUkeFwots44LK8QN1PG0HR8VQPocpoQ

But bootloader is still locked. Has anyone managed to unlock the bootloader on marshmallow ??

I tried the "adb reboot bootloader" command, it reboots the phone, and there's a black screen with "fastboot mode" written in veeeeery small letters at the bottom left corner of the screen, and "fastboot devices" command does not show any device connected. (Does recognize with "adb devices" in adb mode). So there's no question of trying the "fastboot oem unlock" or the "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" commands, first I need to get my computer detect the device in fastboot mode.

Any help please ?
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Ashwinrg:
Download and install minimal adb and fastboot drivers and try again.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Romeotamizh:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bz8BnZ7YvtbONWJYZldkWUJ5RmM

heres the twrp informif din work
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] hk.happy:
Ok, i made windows recheck drivers and downloaded new ones, rebooted to bootloader, this time my PC recognised the phone in fastboot mode, but on giving the "fastboot oem unlock" command, it said

"unsupportive project for unlock

FAILED (remote : unknown reason)"

On the phone it said "unlock not allowed"

I've seen other people here report this problem here too.

Needless to say, I had oem unlocking and usb debugging both toggled on in developer settings.

Dont know what else to do, anyone able to move beyond this point ?

Thanks mate, I'll inform you if it works as soon as I'm able to unlock the bootloader and flash the recovery
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Romeotamizh:
U don't need to unlock or do anything bro just use sp flash tools
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] hk.happy:
Oh. Is it possible to flash only the recovery file through that ?

I'm not exactly familiar with that method, will look it up
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Romeotamizh:
Yeaj bro

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Yeah bro
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Ashwinrg:
Yes. You can flash recovery in SP flash tool by checking only recovery.

But you need scatter file of your android to flash in SP tool.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] hk.happy:
Ok, I read about the methods, got mtk droid tools to generate the scatter file, it is recognising my device(but not reading uboot build v and lcd driver ic, says should be root shell; also does not read both the IMEIs) but when i click on blocks map, it is unable to read and the "Generate scatter file" button is grayed out, not clickable
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Romeotamizh:
Just search for ur mobiles official firmware bro it will be bundled with everything..
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] anujmankotia:
thanks mate

goona try it tommorow using sp.. tool

will keep you informed

and thanks again
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] anujmankotia:
bro if u don't want to download the firmware than i can mail u scatter file

but i seriously recommend u to download the firmware first

in case the things gi wrong u can always flash the firmware
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Pratikpathare:
New Thread

If this work. I request someone to make a new thread with detailed procedure So that everyone can understand.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Bhupi301:
Well I guess all you want to root your K5 note... I have downgraded my K5 note and then used king root.. and now m using rooted mobile.. but yup one thing king root gives you king user app. That is not good enough so simply download supersu APk and install .Then update binary as normal .. and you will get proper root access..Normally I have rooted just for x mod APk.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] atf2m4:
Brother. any progress in rooting the device?.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] anujmankotia:
Flashing twrp recovery.img

Naa not working getting image mismatch error
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Yogesh1969:
It comes to the same thing. Bootloader locked !!! I had mentioned earlier too, I had created a TWRP image for recovery, but Rom does not boot, till the stock recovery is reinstalled.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] syndromtr:
can someone try this? (i tested, could run the exploit but couldn't go further)

https://github.com/hyln9/VIKIROOT/releases

CVE-2016-5195 (Dirty COW) PoC for Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

download VIKIROOT-v0.1.1.zip and extract,

from adb:

copy exploit to /data/local/tmp/

cd /data/local/tmp/

chmod 777 exploit

./exploit 192.168.2.5 1000 (change ip for yours)

at least no errors as i see, when executing this exploit. and then, maybe you can try and get permanent root if this method provides temp. root.
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] anujmankotia:
Anyone have a linux system running

Plz run "sudo nautilus" in shell

Than cooncet lenovo k5 note(in download/meta) mode....

Plz share the result
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] Abd-Elrhman Ashraf:
Results !!???
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] MeZen81:
Downgrade to lollipop whit this firmware A7020a48_LL_S125_160419_ROW

format all+download with spflash tool v5.1552.00.;)
[Lenovo K5 Note Questions & Answers] manosatvik:
bootloader unlock

I successfully rooted my lenovo vibe k5 note (a7020a48) by downgrading it to lollipop. Every thing works fine after flashing lollipop using sp flash.

Now i rooted my device using king root apk. The device successfully rooted.

But i tried to unlock the bootloader by using the command fastboot oem unlock.

There in my phone the volume up button is not working in fastboot mode. which is needed to pressed for the bootloader to be unlocked.

Is there any way to unlock the boot loader. Please help me..... I need to install custom recovery in it

note: The volume buttons are working fine in normal mode.