Lenovo P780 V1

Lenovo P780



(5inch IPS 720p + 1.2 Quad core + 4000mah battery)

Phone to Phone charging feature :


Available in August 2013
Retail Price : RM939
Garage Sales : RM789 (directd) (4gb Version)
8gb Version .

Specs :



Service centre link : http://mobilesupport.lenovo.com/us/en/service-provider

Some reviews :
http://www.best-news.us/news-4943332_2.html
http://gbvalley.blogspot.com/2013/07/lenov...ife-review.html
http://gadgetstouse.com/quick-review/lenovo-p780-2/5434
http://blog.gsmarena.com/lenovo-p780-review-live-long/



This post has been edited by vios88: Dec 31 2013, 05:47 PM

Tips & tricks section
~coming soon~

This post has been edited by vios88: Nov 25 2013, 12:57 AM

root method and rom?

anyway congratulation for v2 yrah

need to wait for me to go through 69 pages of info from V1

V1 only 13xx posts right?

yes, 1368 post. the point of opening this new thread is to organize the information shared by the community

wow v2 liao.. so fast !

Awesome..! Finally P780 official thread.!
Thanks to TS.

Bro Vios88,

Search for framaroot at Google... it is linked to xda forum...
As for the root and recovery flashing I think at pg 50 over got mention...

thanks for the info. if there is any mistake, please do point it out

S116 Official ROM that I have uploaded

TS can include in the first post .. includes SP flash tools and everything you need to flash rom

http://www.4shared.com/rar/VzjV3aHr/P780_R...116_130828.html?

getting there now only at page 26

anyone tried MIUI rom? it is nice but i am facing 2 problems:

1-the power off always cause the phone to restart, not power off, anyone facing this?
2-cannot boot into recovery mode to update any rom, so i need to reflash from factory image and root and flash again... What's the official recovery for MIUI? Anywhere we can download this?

Top 5 reason not to buy Lenovo P780
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1) Battery capacity is only 4000 mAh, so tiny....loose to Nokia 3310

2) 5" IPS screen only, would be better if its HiSense X1, ZTE Iconic



2a)The screen quality is horrible, my Nokia 3310 is way better even play Snake never lag leh
(How is the screen quality? Good or Bad? 294 PPI only?)
This could be the most retard question to ask, why? Because each and everyone of us have our own preferences,

some might say its very good (maybe their previous phone was 3310, Galaxy Y & etc)
some might say its ok/not bad at all (because they know that the price of this phone is below MYR900.00 range)
some might say its not up to their expectation (maybe they were using IPhone, HTC One X, Samsung S4,Oppo N1)

so its best to go hands-on try the demo unit before purchasing it

3) Only quad core, still Octa core is way better.

4) 1 GB ram, seriously? 1 GB where got enough.

5) WhatsApp not supported on this phone. [makes me wonder why MatShadow shared this info 2LinesWhatsapp]

6) Camera quality is better than IPhone 5/5S, Lumia 1020, Pure View 808

* dey tambi how much are you paying for your Lenovo P780??? Don't la compare Proton (Lotus Elise) and Bugatti Veyron

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You are a noob *we all once were*
Got a burning question you want an answer? Use the "Search Topic" first before posting it in the thread. *It's located bottom left in Desktop Version



Bugs (on stock rom)
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1) Stock dialer: Sometimes incoming/out going calls does not show the name, altough you have saved the name in your phone book.
1A) Problem with local contacts that has +60 and without
2) The address field in the contacts are limited to certain amount of text
*temporary fix is edit the address field in https://www.google.com/contacts


Warranty
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please do call them first, if they do repair your Lenovo P780.
http://www.lenovo.com/contact/my/en/
http://mobilesupport.lenovo.com/us/en/service-provider

Warranty-Before you pay
=================
How to check if your Lenovo is an Authorised set where you can claim warranty at Lenovo Service Center.
http://mobilesupport.lenovo.com/my/ms/warrantylookup

*for authorised set*

To check for dead pixel & Multi touch (10 fingers)
Display Tester by gombosdev
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?...v.displaytester

Picture of box & accessories that came with Authorised Malaysia Lenovo set by ECS ASTARR SDN. BHD. purchased at August 2013
(one of the few authorised suppliers *accessories & packaging varies from time to time)
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to be updated later



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MORE INFO ABOUT AP,Original & Authorised set.
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https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/857577

AP = Warranty not covered by Lenovo Service Center,
Charging adapter is NEMA 1-15 ungrounded (Type A)
[ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_power_plugs_and_sockets ]

Original = since Lenovo is "quite new" in mobile phone at the moment (*as of W4 Jan 2014) there are no Replica/Clone/Knock-Off/Imitation units (*except dummy units).
So "at the moment" ALL Lenovo P780 ARE ORIGINAL manufactured by Lenovo in Wuhan, China.
Unlike Iphone 5, HTC One, Samsung S3,S4 to name a few.
you can google: GooPhone, HDC One, HDC S4


Authorised set = Charging adapter is "BS 1363 (Type G)" *[ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_power_plugs_and_sockets ]
Warranty can be claimed at Lenovo Service Center

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Google Authenticator (something like Maybank's TAC Code)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?....authenticator2

Android Device Manager (Phone locator : Ring, Lock, Erase)
https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager?u=0

Shush! (When you turn your ringer off for a movie, this app turns it back on afterwards. Like in Nokia 8250/6820 profile)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?...licobject.shush

Unable to SYNC Google Contacts,
Make a backup of your contact in .VCF format & whatever app you normally use *to be updated*


Fixes suggested by user
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Recommended app (for rooted phones ONLY)


This post has been edited by psYCHopath: Feb 9 2014, 03:01 AM

awesome vios88! Congrats Lenovo P780 user

Fixed.

What is the ram capacity of the 8GB version ?

This phone got 2 Sim so why settle only 1 whatsapp?
So far I know only 2 methods to obtain 2 whatsapp onto 1 phone.
1. Root > create another profile in TB pro.
2. Root > install 2Lines for Whatsapp from Playstore.

I used 2Lines for Whatsapp and its working Great! With this app, switching whatsapp account easily done with simple click on its widget.

Link : 2LinesWhatsapp @PlayStore

Video : Youtube

Maybe TS could consider sharing this info on main post.

RAM still remain 1Gb..

You have 2GB more at the main partition for apps... and another 2GB in the internal storage partition...

Thanks bro...

He ask about RAM bro..

added useful infos from fellowship users

finally got my 8gb unit after 3days search

jayacom is selling p780 for rm729.
well, according to their pricelist.

cheapest i've seen but i'm still undecided whether to get it or not.

make sure its ori. ap is a no no for me

My P780 is d 4GB model. Flashtool to S116 then updated to S119 now. Thanks to xMika for sharing and uploading the rom. Then Rooted and repartition successfully using method shared by ZeroHunter & Garytanyh with a little twist tho I'm sure steps listed by them works nevertheless. Diff only on driver installation and twrp.

Repartition using method shared by garytanyh was favored because I believed its the best way to utilize maximum built-in memory. Just make sure u use fast and reliable SdCard or else performance will suffer.

I also like to suggest that u don't simply flash rom from ur recovery, instead use Flashtool provided. Substitute kernel might cause unwarranted problem so use caution. Always take time to read whatever instructions provided and if not sure, ask.

Will share more relevant info if needed and when I have time or when I can't sleep like 2nite.

King of Endurance but many still unbelievers. I do feel sorry for them.. Ha.ha.

welcome to the club. share some insight after using this phone for few days

maybe for AP price it is ok. but 4gb and 8gb. thats a lot of difference

using is believing. i had used htc one x+, sony xperia sola and xperia zl and iphone 3gs and 4. this p780 last the longest

The brand of the phone make them unbelievers

I dont go for brands..i bought this phone because of the battery life..that is all matters to me

lenovo is a rising brand worldwide. have sevice center. better than other china phones without service center.

anyone know how to repartition the eMMC for 8gb version, to allocate all the memory to internal storage, and have no internal sdcard? possible or not?

4000mAh battery, extreme battery life dy

Lappy/PC yes, but for their HP not many normal people/user know it

waiting for end of this year either my supplier can give this hp foc since we buy a lot of Lenovo Lappy/PC from them soon

btw what the latest rom for this hp?

This post has been edited by miloy2k: Nov 13 2013, 01:25 PM

so far the people done is for the 4gb version. can try the same method.

IMO that is not necessary, after u buy the phone, first thing u do is put in sd card, go to setting, storage, select write on external storage, restart, install all the apps u want without any worry, that's what i did to my dad's p780 and my ex p780

If u wanna play with the repartition things, make sure u do enough readings, know what u are doing and bear the risk

It's just that I want all the built in storage capity be absorbed fully to /data partition. and yes I do own the phone and I love it so far. There's quite a number of bug in the official rom that I'll think I'll change to any other rom. almost bricked my phone when repartitioning the eMMC few days ago when the language is Russian and google translate is suck, so do I

luckily it was 'almost bricked' not already bricked

Nah, I know my ways around android. just newb though. Anyone using Life Rom? LeWa? AOSP 4.2.2? Muse UI 3.0? MIUI? Vibe? do share the experience

stop modding my phone after i felt it so stable. Light user here, the battery last so long untill i thought im using nokia torchlight.. hahaha

you're using stock rom ?

How many hours can tahan if I use for social apps? no gaming at all

Based on my usage.

On wifi
13hours++ of screentime.

On 3G
7-8hours++ of screetime.

3g drains MORE battery than Wifi alone

RAM Usage - about 700-900MB
Using Whatsapp/Wechat/Facebook/Messenger/Twitter/Line/Gmail/Waze/Youtube

Hope it helps. I can share the screenshot if you want

wow that was amazing man! Thx for your answer btw

1st version thread has only <1400 posts, why is there a v2 already?

i compiled all the info from fellow user to the first post. easier for them

me also using stock rom. no problem so far.

yes im using latest stock rom S119 + rooted + remove bloatwares

hi, anyone experience data connection disconnect?

sometimes after disconnecting from wifi, p780 cant seem to connect to internet even when i turn on the data connection.

only method of recovery is to restart the p780.

anyone experience this? or have a solution for this bug?

what telco do you use? i have exprience this type of problem with my iphone if using digi but not other telco...had called them but they give reason due to upgrading their services...but for this phone still havent received my unit yet...
btw, now no more disconnect at my area...

I'm looking for dual sim phone.
Almost wanna place order on Sony xperia C.
Luckily I discovered this thread.
May I know where can I order 8GB Original set through online?

This phone is hot stuff u know.. so you might give a call first. You can try directD as suggested by many of forumer here

look for seven mobile in garage sales

directD is selling Ap set, warranty for two years.
Seven mobile only has 4GB.

try ur luck bro. i contacted almost 6 shops oni got ori

btw, one of the shop told me ori is coming mid nov. should be soon.

Just bought p780 8GB ap set from Satu Gadget. Rm749.00.
Free gift card charger, card reader, stylus pen.

This post has been edited by aeiou228: Nov 14 2013, 09:40 PM

u mean car charger is it?

RM 749 is a good price.

Very good price for a 8gb version.

wow.... great price

Nice price..got mine for rm830 with no gifts..add rm15 for screen protector

If wanna try the repartition if u can meet up and help...
As I Don want yo brick my phone... I tried SP Tools but it seems cannot detect me phone....

You are right... but when I see Samsung I completely lost my interest... others brand I see spec n pricing...

Yup sometimes... but if u on and off the data ok liao...
Most of the time I lost data I do like that... I'm facing this problem list once in every 2 days...

He is AP n u ori mah... 8GB is the better choice...
I'm thinking of selling my 4GB n buy a 8GB...

Does p780 have the function to turn the screen on without using the power button..maybe we should have a p780 tips n tricks section

Try this

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?....wolandsoft.wtn

as i know, need those case to have that function

can use active flip case to on/off screen without using the power button.

i will add tips and tricks section soon.

bro this one http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r....&id=19030581779 got that? i saw another seller same item saying can hahaha

same as mine. but mine is black in color . cost only RM29

What's the different app and original?

got on and off? where u bought ah bro? malaysia exp sia

what app? u mean AP? AP means no local support. need to send back to where you bought it.

from my own shop. you want? can sell to u

Mine AP 8GB, yours Ori 4GB ??
Bought the SP + Nillkin leather case at RM35


Warranty.

haha. got on and off? juz put the case and on and off will juz work like that?

your nillkin leather case is active flip compatible? is it working ok? i bought mine and it does not work very well. too sensitive.

yup. just put inside and it works just like ipad active cover.

waiting for my flip case to arrive..got it from ebay

http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/Orginal-Lenovo-...=item19e4f450c8

mine is 8gb ori

Where you bought it? Mind to share?

miri

i was thinking to buy flip case but even at current size i consider it too big for my pocket.. Haha maybe its me.. Btw, havent use any cover since day one..

hi matshadow... I am also using P780 4GB version..
after u update to S119,any improvement compared to S115(my current version)?

thx TS! Appreciate ur effort to compile all those useful infos...

hi.. where u bought ur case? RM29 only.. I want to buy also.. hehe

Anyone here wanna sell off their P780? 4GB version.

at ipoh

I considering want to let go and change 8GB version..
u want mine? bought since mid august.
offer me ur price.

hi TS.. thx for ur reply.
U also using 4GB version?
ur ROM version is S115 or S116? then update to S119?

do u have step by step teaching on how to flash to rom S116 by using flashtool?
thx alot.

yes I mean AP. TouchPal auto correct for me hehe. Except warranty, is the unit originate from lenovo? And do we get Malaysian or China version?

max is 32gb right for sd card support?

yup...

Ha.ha.. meet belanja makan? I promise wont brick ur phone but make it wood maybe..
Just to let u know, my loc is around Ampang / Cheras laa..

Hey Mike, its really not hard. If I can do, I think most here can also...
Highly likely no one here will brick their phone, unless really2 gilaaa experimenting something shouldnt.
I belajar already not to Over experimenting until I get another nice backup phone if things goes wrong.

Btw, I think ur usb drivers not properly installed.
DL these USB Drivers I uploaded > Lenovo USB Drivers

When SP Tools fail to detect, open device manager on PC, Right click on MT65xx Preloader (got exclamation mark) and choose Update driver; direct it to the downloaded Lenovo USB Drivers folder and choose the Windows version and proceed update. I think this should solve ur phone detection issue.

Like this? -

I really cant tell since I did few other tweaks soon after upgrading S119. Still on stock rom but now my P780 is envied by most..Jk. Hint.. Zeppelinrox V6 SuperCharger!!!

Repartition I use garyganyh method. Diff only my recovery is TWRP.
After repart.. I dont think I need getting the 8gigs model



Nanti malam if got time I try do simple step-by-step Rooting > Repart (tho I have no idea how to make simpler guide than those excellent guide done by xMika, Garytanyh, Zerohunter, and few others before me )
Can cut paste, arr?

Now thumb type isnt fun.

This post has been edited by MatShadow: Nov 17 2013, 03:20 PM