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post May 20 2015, 12:26 PM

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Bought one for my nephew...
This K3NOTE is good, maybe coz categorizes in K series, perhaps ?

My verdict :-
- Very light compare to p70, i think weight is 130gm...
- Build is cheap, the back casing is so cheap look...
- Perf is very good, no lags so far, root the hp 2 hours after bought & install 1920_DEV from vibeui (http://www.vibeui.com/vibeui/rom?key=k3%20note)
- Battery is so-so only, can last 8 hours...
- Telco & Wifi signal are very good (I've an experience using S650, A369, P70, Honor 3C, Atrix). I can say on par with H3C...
- GPS take 12 secs to lock with data enable.
- SD card max can go to 32gb only
- sim1 is lte/3g/2g while sim2 is 2g only
- Camera is good (at least for me), focusing also good. Unable to test night shot.
- Unable to test waze coz I heard waze got issue with lollipop

Something wrong with the LTE... support band 3 & 7 but speed nvr exceed 10mbps... same celcom sim card use in p70 can hit 30mbps easily...
But she is using tunetalk prepaid so no LTE, no issue...

For RM628 including GST... best buy together with H4X...
Don't buy K3, K3 is K3NOTE little brother with 1gb ram...

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post May 20 2015, 06:32 PM

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QUOTE(Kato888 @ May 20 2015, 06:13 PM)
Wow thanks for reviving the thread with your review. Its a damn good deal if you buy it off the online websites.. But once it launches here officially i think it will be above rm700 considering the a7000 is at rp rm699.

To me in terms of specs this phone is by far the best at its price range.. I dont think there's a better phone but we'll have to wait and see if it still remains once it launches.. Rumors said that it will launch end of this month in India. Hopefully lenovo doesn't hike it up too much with the release of a7000. Maybe that will be their strategy - the k3 note was announced wayyyyy ahead of the a7000.

Btw, post some pics? smile.gif

Also, which site did you buy it from and how long did the shipping take?
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Bought it here…
(ORIGINAL IMPORT) LENOVO K3 NOTE 4G LTE, 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM, HOT SALE!
http://www.lelong.com.my/original-import-l...7-01-Sale-I.htm

Ori for sure expensive coz heard support dual 4g sim…
Hp not with me so no sample picture… But got 1 took before passed it to my nephew…

For me, P70 is suited me well… Nice 5", 4k mah battery, LTE sim but issue with telco/wifi signal & camera, let me down…

5.5" quite big, difficult to handle with 1 hand operation…
H4X also nice but equipped with low cpu make it not so interesting…
Meizu Note, I dislike the design…

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post May 20 2015, 06:59 PM

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QUOTE(Kato888 @ May 20 2015, 06:41 PM)
2 years warranty.. Hmm..

Is there any difference if buy from them vs from lenovo?
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I dunno coz nvr send hp for warranty…
But if frm shop, u need to wait longer if they need to send it back to China…
Lenovo provide 1yr warranty only…
Anyway, cheap hp like this can last 1yr only… After that must sell/upgrade, otherwise loss a lot…
My previous H3C bought at rm500 n sell it for rm300 after 1yr…
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post May 20 2015, 07:00 PM

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post May 22 2015, 07:46 AM

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QUOTE(Kato888 @ May 21 2015, 10:31 AM)
Btw your set doesn't come with dual sim?
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Of coz dual sim…
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post May 25 2015, 06:46 PM

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QUOTE(Jay Chua CC @ May 22 2015, 10:51 AM)
2 years only apply for some parts ,not the whole phone
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So which parts is 2 yrs ?

QUOTE(hellstrider @ May 22 2015, 11:53 PM)
It is rumours said that this k3 nkte is ONLY for china market..will not be released to others country..is it true?
But now in market is ori imported (ap) which is totally import from china..

So in your opinion..will it be release / launch officially in malaysia?
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Lenovo Msia said yes... end of June

QUOTE(Kato888 @ May 23 2015, 08:16 PM)
This video review just further proves just how good the Lenovo K3 Note really is at its price point:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPGpnpVTgVw

I'm surprised they have not brought it in yet. Other similar devices like Honor 4X pales in comparison.
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This hp will say bye2 to 4x in 1 blink eyes...

QUOTE(one_guy @ May 23 2015, 10:23 PM)
I heard ori set will come with Dual Sim LTE for Sim 1 and Sim 2...
Is it true?
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Yup

QUOTE(hellstrider @ May 23 2015, 10:46 PM)
Actually in my opinion, it is only based on the ROM used in the phone..currently still no ROW (Rest Of World - International) version which is used by ORI set in Malaysia.

The phone should be the same..since it is originally imported from same country - China.

BUT, this is just my opinion..I'm not the developer..haha
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Nope... based on hardware... if sim2 is 2G, no way u can get 3G/4G by upgrading rom

QUOTE(hellstrider @ May 24 2015, 09:25 PM)
Bro, can ask something?I am going to buy this tommorow..

1) How about your 4G speed? someone comment cant even reach 30mbps compare to other phone (same sim / place)
2) Google Playstore included? all apps can run normally?
3) Contact/SMS...got any problem of that?
4) Is it rooted?
5) can update the rom? (Rumours : google playstore will lost once u update and void the warranty)
is it?

6) can show the ROM version here?
Got info LTE prob solved after upgraded to 1518_ST rom.
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1) install 1518_ST, then ur 4G will improve
2) Yes
3) Contact got prob, unable to read number with country code. So need to clear data for whatsapp & re-login.
4) No... Need to flash via CWM
5) Yes & PlayStore also gone after update. Need to flash back via CWM. Sap sap suiii jeee...

I've prepared the step on how to flash this hp.

QUOTE(ashraf095 @ May 24 2015, 09:46 PM)
How is the battery? How many SOT (screen-on time) can be archieved?
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Depends... 3-4 hours...

QUOTE(Kato888 @ May 25 2015, 01:02 PM)
Seems like this phone is slowly gaining popularity smile.gif

I think what distributors like DirectD do is that they root the phone and install it with English supported VibeUI + install Google Playstore as the phone is only tailored for the Chinese market as of now. Then they give you their own warranty: 3 months for parts (excluding accessories) + 2 years for firmware. Got to check with #SiteScope if the official Lenovo warranty card is there instead of the distributor's.

Also, make sure you buy the phone from the shop itself yeah and test before you pay. Lenovo Golden Warrior Note 8 (A936) got GPS problem for units sold in DirectD (staff told me), but when I asked other distributors they say no problem.

On 4G dual sim, some websites have stated that it's 4G+4G. Though #sitescope said otherwise for his set..

#SFOD-D #hellstrider

Please post pics of (not from) the phone! Would be good if you can also give some comment/short review about it.
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No Lenovo warranty card in the box...
AP set = sim1 4g , sim2 2G
ORI set = sim1 4g , sim2 4G
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post May 25 2015, 09:14 PM

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STEP TO FLASH VIBEUI 2.5 ROM FOR K3NOTE

USB Driver
http://www.mediafire.com/download/6rro42jzbelfe3i/LenovoUsbDriver_autorun_1.0.13.exe

CWM
http://www.mediafire.com/download/4ixqc4m0nf03mf6/K3NOTE_CWM_Recovery.rar

Flash Tool
http://www.mediafire.com/download/h5lk73c3bzrce6w/SP_Flash_Tool_exe_Windows_v5.1504.00.000.rar

GApps
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5-MOhJ9cPbNZjcwTldJSF9xeDQ&authuser=0

ROM
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5-MOhJ9cPbNODNPQk9VemZETm8&authuser=0

SuperSU
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/

If running in Win8.1, ensure run below application under Administrator
Ensure HP battery is more than 50%
Disable Anti Virus
Copy GApps & ROM & SuperSU into sdcard

Go to Settings > About Phone > Device Information
Tap "Build Number" 10 times until u're developer
Go to Settings > Developer Options
Tick "USB Debugging"

Install "LenovoUsbDriver_autorun_1.0.13"
Restart PC

Run "flash_tool.exe" from "SP_Flash_Tool_exe_Windows_v5.1504.00.000" folder
Press "Ctrl + O"
Tick "DA DL All with Checksum" in "Download" category
Close
Click "Scatter-loading"
Select "MT6752_Android_scatter" in "K3NOTE CWM Recovery" folder
Press "Ctrl + D"
Off HP until vibrate.
Wait around 10 secs
Connect hp (with battery attached) to usb PC via usb
Wait until completed
Close flash tool & disconnect hp from usb

Press vol up + down + power simultaneously
Press until CWM appeared
Select "Install Zip"
Select "VIBEUI_V2.5_1518_5.744.1_ST_K50-T5.zip" in sd card1
Select "Yes"
Wait until finish
Select "Install Zip"
Select "gapps-5.0.x-20150404-minimal-edition-signed.zip"
Select "Yes"
Wait until finish
Select "Install Zip"
Select "SuperSU-v2.46.zip"
Select "Yes"
Once finished, select "Reboot Now"
Wait until 20-30mins, if not load, take-out hp battery & reboot again.


Above step is to flash 1518_ST rom, if u wanna test DEV rom, dload it from here
http://www.vibeui.com/vibeui/rom?key=k3%20note
and follow same step from above...

Pls take note :-
- Ur play store will gone everytime u flash new rom
- Ur CWM will become stock rom after flash new rom
- Ur root also will gone after flash new rom

Kato888
Pls stick above in 1st page...

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post May 25 2015, 09:18 PM

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QUOTE(SFOD-D @ May 25 2015, 08:24 PM)
My phone can get 30mbps DIGI LTE with no issue if they location is right. Yup play store is any other android. Not sure about contact but all my Wassap is working fine...
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My Wasap n Telegram didn't blink the led notifications... Dunno why... How about yours ?
No issue with my SMS, Email or Gmail...
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post May 25 2015, 11:06 PM

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QUOTE(SFOD-D @ May 25 2015, 09:54 PM)
Yup now realised no blinking notification. WTH still I'm quite happy with it.
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Hahaha coz u bought it for rm628 with better specs than others in same league…
Actually no issue with blinking coz I assign diff tone for wasap so can know also if got msg come in…
But after few days used it, still prefer 5", 5.5“ quite big for me…

Have u tried AOSP v2.1 ? Dem fast n smooth… coz based frm CM12…
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post May 26 2015, 12:23 AM

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QUOTE(hellstrider @ May 25 2015, 11:27 PM)
Stock camera is so-so..can give idea for another camera apk which is better?
stock camera app cant even set the mp like my previous lenovo..
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I used SNAP camera… Can set every megapixels…
Stock camera always stick to 13mp… Waste my storage…
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post May 28 2015, 12:15 AM

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QUOTE(Kato888 @ May 26 2015, 12:27 AM)
@sitescope

Where did lenovo malaysia said will release here end of june?
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People post in gsmarena.com
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post May 29 2015, 11:03 AM

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Just noticed this hp also support LTE for sim2…
Meaning it's dual 4g… rclxms.gif


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QUOTE(SFOD-D @ May 29 2015, 01:35 PM)
As far as AP set only sim 1support LTE. Imbi Plaza Lenovo service centre got a big Deco pics on A7000. No K3 or K3 Note
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Not sim1 but either one, sim1 or sim2 in 1 time

QUOTE(mikelanding @ May 29 2015, 02:11 PM)
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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Only 1 LTE & 1 GSM
In summary, sim1 LTE sim2 GSM, sim2 LTE sim1 GSM

QUOTE(hellstrider @ May 30 2015, 06:28 AM)
Is that k3 note? Ap set?

Bro..any other way to make contact recognize number with +6 infront?
Example : my contactlist have been saved as 012 3456789
But..once sms @ call received..it become +6012 3456789 (not shown as saved contact)
Any solution bro?

Latest update 1522_ST..is ia better to update or not?any improvement?

How to enable back "open mass usb storage" option once cable put on?bcoz after update..the option gone..change to "charge only"..any solution?
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Yes AP set...
For time being no way to make contacts recognize +6 infront. Need to save 2 numbers in contact.
1 with +6 , 1 w/out +6

QUOTE(tradewinds01 @ May 30 2015, 08:24 PM)
Hi there SFOD-D, when you say out of the box ROM is 1512, I assume  you referring to the build number under settings->about phone->device information? Can confirm?

If not, what was your build number?

To user sitescope, - Bro , can I ask
when you say "playstore will be lost once u update", I assume u are referring to after applying OTA updates? can u confirm or further clarify?


Any owners encountered any other  hardware/software issues after applying OTA updates? Pls share your experience and your "out of the box" build number of your phone.

Your input will help me decide whether to buy locally or from overseas china phone online store.

Tq to all
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Never OTA updates coz always flash via CWM. OTA is failed due to recovery not stock aldy...

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QUOTE(scoutfai @ Jun 9 2015, 08:49 PM)
Since it is AP, I am guessing the OS is chinese (assuming all AP also comes from China)? or can we choose the language to English?
If Chinese only, I can say good bye to it already.
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Can choose english when 1st boot up…
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Now on 1522 ST rom but this 2 issues yet to solve :-
- no led notification for wasap
- unable to recognize intl no (+6)
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QUOTE(scoutfai @ Jun 10 2015, 07:04 AM)
These issues are due to the incompatibility of using oversea AP set in Malaysia, or due to the phone itself (so regardless of ori or AP set also will have same problem) ?
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I think this is an AP issue… Maybe lenovo china dun wanna sell it outside china…
That's why they disabled led notification for wasap…
Also removed intl no in contact so only china no can be recognized…
Also removed play store…

Should be no issue with Msia ori set, otherwise no one will buy it…
Now AP sell at rm565… So fast drop…

BTW, got few custom roms available in lenovo rusia site…
Aldy dloaded but got no time to try…

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QUOTE(Kato888 @ Jun 10 2015, 04:49 PM)
Malaysia ori set? Got meh?
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Rumours said end of june

QUOTE(mikelanding @ Jun 10 2015, 05:58 PM)
I flashed to China Dev Rom 1523 now. Getting close to 46K antutu score. But batt usage a bit more.
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1523 solved the 3 bugs ?
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QUOTE(Kato888 @ Jun 10 2015, 11:15 PM)
Bro, I remember you say GSM Arena got rumor say mid of this month  tongue.gif
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Where got…

QUOTE(mikelanding @ Jun 11 2015, 12:28 AM)
New rom solve the twitter bug. I didn’t recall what other 2 bugs you mentioned.
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- no led notification for wasap
- contact unable to recognize intl no
- sms unable to recognize non int no
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QUOTE(Kato888 @ Jun 13 2015, 03:38 PM)
@sitescope  tongue.gif
@MikeLanding

Good review. Yet again this phone is proven to be the best in its price range. No idea why Lenovo still hasn't brought this to Malaysian shores yet. This phone would really own all in its price range.
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Korek but I said end of jun, not middle…

This hp is good but those 3 bugs are really annoying…
Update is also good, every 2 weeks got new update…
Who wanna buy lenovo hp, better buy AP set coz get frequent update…
If buy msia set, update will a bit late…

Better than 4c , 4x , redmi note
On par with mi4i & ze550ml but with cheaper price

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QUOTE(mikelanding @ Jun 13 2015, 06:04 PM)
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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SMS with intl no ?

QUOTE(mulut99 @ Jun 13 2015, 06:35 PM)
Yaya.....i saw K3 Note on Youtube gaming test....smooth. Mediatek is getting better.
If this phone use snappy on 64 bit sure thumbup.gif but the price sure expensive.
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MT6752 aldy 64bit worrr…

QUOTE(ashraf095 @ Jun 13 2015, 07:20 PM)
Not lag, but notice slight frame drop on asphalt 8 and MC5.
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ZE550ML is 720p sure no lag…
Play again with k3note & set video tu 720p…


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