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 Lenovo K3 Note | Official Thread, AKA A7000+ in Malaysia

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mikelanding
post May 26 2015, 02:07 PM

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Thank TS for this thread, was plan to buy Mi4i but too bad it dont have LTE Band 1 (2100Mhz) that I need to use in Thailand.

Just brought 1 unit from China Online store. Shipped using SingPost. Should arrive in 2 weeks hopefully.

Best written review so far for this phone: http://benbaba.tweakblogs.net/blog/11780/l...-review-english


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post May 29 2015, 02:11 PM

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QUOTE(sitescope @ May 29 2015, 11:03 AM)
Kato888
Just noticed this hp also support LTE for sim2…
Meaning it's dual 4g… rclxms.gif
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That will be great. Doest it support Dual LTE standby? Or just 1 LTE at anytime while 2nd sim is just GSM (2G) ?
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post Jun 2 2015, 03:02 PM

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@sitescope,
Thank for the answer for dual sim. Mine should be arrive in 2-3 days. It is already at local post delivery system.

I think I will keep to stock recovery first. Will need to root to install some essential tweak
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post Jun 4 2015, 02:30 PM

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QUOTE(tradewinds01 @ Jun 4 2015, 01:43 PM)
Hi mike, that was fast!. I assumed you managed to evade import tax/sirim sticker charge. Can share how it was shipped? Is the secret in the packing?

Tq
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Got it yesterday actually. Brought at TO2c.com website. USD169 with 1 Normal SP, 1 Glass SP and plastic clear case. They ship using Registered Airmail from SingPost to Thailand. Yes. I at Thailand now. No tax/vat. No secret in packing. Just like any other package ship from China.

So far I cant find any info on this particular rom that on this device. What other K3 Note user default ROM? Maybe I still stick to this rom since is it smooth and fast enough for my wife usage.
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post Jun 4 2015, 02:37 PM

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QUOTE(Kato888 @ Jun 2 2015, 08:35 PM)
Just looking for a 'once and for all clarification'.

These China phones that can be bought from distributors:

1. are they usually flashed to English ROMs by the distributors? Or were they using stock China ROMs but distributors set to English language?
My set seem like English (International ROM). Not many China Bloatware

2. if they were flashed to English ROMs by distributors, will the OS be able to pull these updates from Lenovo database itself? I guess OTA is 'over the air' updates? Were there any indication that the phones had been flashed?
Not sure about this. Havent receive any OTA yet

3. If you flash to an original/official Lenovo OS on your own, will it get updates? I read that people usually flash on their own because of Chinese bloat wares.
I think U will not get OTA since your recovery is not stock from Lenovo anymore

4. I've checked that warranty is usually 3-months for parts ie. touch screen . Are there any stores that offer 1 full year warranty on parts, just like how an official Lenovo store does for its customers?
I brought from China online site. So dont think got any warranty. IF yes, also need to send all the way back to seller.
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post Jun 4 2015, 07:46 PM

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QUOTE(tradewinds01 @ Jun 4 2015, 07:05 PM)
1) Wah Lau!, thailand no tax?. I am envious already.! Did they send phone in original box? or only phone & accessories in some nondescript packing that makes it look like a document rather than a parcel?

2) Good to stick with the "2511" ROM . It seems that this custom ROM is v robust. I am also looking for that ROM. I am surprised To2C.com  use it cause their promo video shows "1502/or 7"  which is flakier. 

3)  It seems "2511" ROM can take OTA updates. What is not clear is whether the  OTA updates were from LENOVO or from the reseller itself or outsourced custom ROM developer. Can confirm for us when you get your OTA update?  Tq.
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1) Retail original package. The box is small.
3) Yes. Will do.
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post Jun 6 2015, 01:10 PM

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Found a bug on my current K3 Note rom. The official twitter app cannot open (will force close), cannot uninstall and cannot update. Anyone with "2511" ROM has this problem?

Check battery usage. Twitter app seem use the most battery.

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post Jun 9 2015, 12:47 PM

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QUOTE(imin @ Jun 9 2015, 11:33 AM)
how's the battery for this phone? contemplating to either buy this or honor 4x
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K3 note win hand down on Honor 4X.
Better screen, Lighter, Newer OS (Lollipop), Much better CPU performance.
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post Jun 9 2015, 03:27 PM

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QUOTE(scoutfai @ Jun 9 2015, 02:44 PM)
Sadly.
So if I'm going to buy the AP set from store like DirectD, so I have to check out whether it can be used in Malaysia 4G this kind of thing of or not?
Because I knew certain phone like Xiaomi Mi4 has FDD and TDD variant, buy the wrong variant then no need to use 4G in Malaysia.

Not sure this phone is it all 4G band also usable.
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K3 note support more bands compare to Mi4i.

NETWORK
2G bands: GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 TD-SCDMA 1880 / 2010
4G bands: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300)

Malaysia is using band3 and band7 for LTE. So it is support.
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post Jun 10 2015, 05:58 PM

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QUOTE(tradewinds01 @ Jun 10 2015, 12:38 PM)
Hi mike,

got your twitter bug fixed yet? Still on 2511 ROM?. Any other bugs associated with that ROM?

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I flashed to China Dev Rom 1523 now. Getting close to 46K antutu score. But batt usage a bit more.
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post Jun 11 2015, 12:28 AM

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QUOTE(sitescope @ Jun 10 2015, 09:22 PM)
Rumours said end of june
1523 solved the 3 bugs ?
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New rom solve the twitter bug. I didn’t recall what other 2 bugs you mentioned.
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QUOTE(ashraf095 @ Jun 11 2015, 06:03 PM)
Hi.. Mind to share how long it takes for full charging? Does it support fast charging if you use a faster charger from other brands?
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It support quick charge. Lenovo said 4 hours talk time for 15 mins charge. According to couple reviews below, took around 2 hours 10 mins according to 1st review.
The orginal charge already come with DC5.2V and 2A output which is already very good.

Link:
http://benbaba.tweakblogs.net/blog/11780/l...-review-english
http://mobilesreview.co.in/lenovo-k3-note-...ons-rumors.html
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post Jun 12 2015, 12:51 PM

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Another in dept review on Lenovo K3 Note. Link: http://www.androidheadlines.com/2015/06/fe...et-purpose.html

Didn’t notice the 1080p IPS display got different pattern than other.

"It appears that the screen has a pentile pattern or some other alternate pattern, which normally would lower the effective resolution by about 30%. This explains why it’s not as sharp as other 1080p displays, for example the display on the OnePlus One shown above next to the K3 Note’s. This doesn’t mean the display is bad per say, just not as sharp as it could be if it were an RGB stripe display."

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post Jun 13 2015, 06:04 PM

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QUOTE(ashraf095 @ Jun 13 2015, 05:13 PM)
But i saw youtube video, playing games quite lag. I still dunno whether to pick this or ze550ml.
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K3 note lagging on Game? So far I saw a lot of youtube review, Game test. No many mention it lag. Mi4i lag maybe tongue.gif
Mine link some youtube clip that show lagging on game for K3 note

@sitescope, for the SMS bug, I use Hangout from Google. It does display sms correctly now.

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post Jun 18 2015, 11:51 AM

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QUOTE(Kato888 @ Jun 18 2015, 10:52 AM)
Don't quite understand why Lenovo would delay its release when it can pwn Meizu M1 Note and Honor 4X for its price and specs.. coincidentally its coming out at the same time as Redmi Note 2.. coincidence? I think not.
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Maybe Lenovo already had A7000 in Malaysia which had same camera position, speaker grill but lower spec. K3 note so far for China and India (coming soon).
Even in Thailand, Lenovo A7000 just launch and on sale on Lazada thailand.
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post Jun 19 2015, 11:14 AM

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QUOTE(imin @ Jun 19 2015, 10:32 AM)
contemplating either this or honor 4x.. which one has better camera?
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My best guess is about the same. If you want better camera, you should buy Mi4i. Many reviews said the camera in Mi4i perform well for it price range.
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QUOTE(imin @ Jun 19 2015, 11:22 AM)
Mi4i still have overheating problem right... and I hate MIUI...
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Yes. Seem like Snapdragon start to lose it charm with overheating issue. Mediatek start to shine with their budget and good performance chipset. I looking forward for their Helio range X10, X20, P10 and etc next few months

By the way, good new is Lolipop 5.1.x will soon arrive for K3 note. brows.gif brows.gif According to lenovo CN forum, should be this month end or July. Source (in Chinese): http://bbs.lenovo.com/forum.php?mod=viewth...%3D2874&page=10

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QUOTE(alexkit14 @ Jun 19 2015, 08:34 PM)
Notification? i just tick all the 3 available ones there.

And yes, GAPPS and rooted.
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Mind let me know where you download this rom K3-NOTE_VIBEUI2.5_abroad_0603_NanJ ?
I only manage to find it on Baidu cloud but need to register to download. Thank first

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QUOTE(sitescope @ Jun 20 2015, 07:01 PM)
I've it in my laptop... Will upload it to GDrive tonight...

Noticed 1 bug in aosp v3, 4g not working if auto switch from 3g.
I need go to cellular networks and select 2g for few secs, then select 4g again...

Other than that aosp is so smooth... My daily driver for 3 days now although the battery usage is not so good...
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Thank a lot.
Look like a Mobile network signal is the main batt eater for this ASOP rom.
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QUOTE(fotosintesis @ Jun 20 2015, 07:06 PM)
currently stay in Nilai..
mind to share where did u guys get k note?
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I brought from to2c.com, a china webstore since here in Thailand selling very expensive like Rm890.
Many brought from SatuGadget http://www.satugadget.com.my/lenovo-k3-not...al-imported-set or DirectD: http://www.directd.com.my/lenovo-k3-note or lazada.com.my

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