LiFe v0.3/0.x+

LiFe V0.3/0.x ROM 

- tested -

Here you will find some information about LiFe V0.3/0.x ROM for the Lenovo P780 (tested)

LiFe V0.3/0.x - tested - original post lenovo-forums.ru

Many thanks to: 
Xakep (lenovo forum ru)
veman (softpedia)

It can be installed directly form PC.

ROM modifications:

Deleted applications : (you can install those directly from Play Store)

• AccuWeather
• CamCard / CamScanner
• Evernote
• Facebook
• Kingsoft Office
• Cloud storage Lenovo Cloud
• Antivirus Norton Mobile Security
• Route 66 Maps + Navigation
• Skype
• Twitter
• Asphalt 7
• Block Breaker 3
• Shop Gameloft Store
• Little Big City
• Instruction for beginners
• Books
• Chrome
• UCBrowser
• News and Weather
• Gmail
• Maps
• Pictures Wallpapers
• LenovoLog
• LenovoOTA
• LenovoMagazines
• Additional themes
• Google+
• Street
• Talk
• YouTube

ADDED/CHANGES : 

• Removed icons 3G, G near antenna;
• The size of the user memory increased to 0.9 Gb;
• The size of the internal SD card is left unchanged : 1.5 Gb;
• Additional Restart tab (Normal or Recovery) in the Power Menu;
• Additional items in Settings, "Battery", "Startup", "Engineering menu";
• Modem.img patched to solve 2G;
• ROOT + RootShell + Busybox;
• init.d optional;
• All firmware is oversubscribed certificates AOSP;
• Recovery TWRP 2.5.0.0;
• Powerful BackUp with root privileges;
• File manager with root privileges.

BUGS :
(no bugs reported)

Instructions:
1. Dowload the ZIP archive from here : Lenovo p780 or http://tinyw.in/Ikpv;
2. Unzip it on PC  > the password is "vlad ";
3. Run Flash_tool.exe from "SP_Flash_Tool" forlder;
4. Ckeck DA DL All With Check Sum  IMPORTANT !!!;
5. Press Scatter-loading;
6. Choose MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt file from "target_bin" folder;
7. Press Firmware -> Upgrade.
8. Connect the phone (turned off) to PC, after pressing Upgrade.

OBS: he phone may be turned off when you will connect it to PC. The drivers must be installed. More info HERE

There are some updates v0.3 -> v0.4 -> v0.5. (LiFe_Update_v03-v04_to_v05.zip or http://www.girlshare.ro/32878429.1)

The updates can installed from recovery.*
1. Pun the .zip with the update on SD; 
2. In TWRP press install from zip;
3. Choose the archive;
4. Swipe to flash (it takes some seconds);
5. Restart.
*Source: SofpediaForum

!!!LiFe V0.7
You can download from http://tinyw.in/GOgo

Instructions :
1. download the .zip from here: http://tinyw.in/GOgo;
2. Unzip it on PC;
3. Run Flash_tool.exe form "SP_Flash_Tool" folder;
4. Check DA DL All With Check Sum  IMPORTANT !!!;
5. Press Scatter-loading;
6. Chose MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt from "target_bin" folder;
7. Press Firmware -> Upgrade.
8. Connect the phone (turned off) to PC, after pressing Upgrade.

More info: Forum Lenovo RU

This ROM it's from Lenovo Forum Rusia and it's not made by me!

!!!New version of Calendar:
1. Put the LenovoCalendar_2.0.500.1023_AOSP.zip archive on SD;
2. Reboot to recovery;
3. Install zip -> flash LenovoCalendar_2.0.500.1023_AOSP.zip in recovery;
4. Wipe cache / dalvik;
5. Reboot;
(6) Replace the calendar widget (is it's necessary).

!!!IdeaFriend New Version:

Download IdeaFriend_v1.18.468.1104.04351_xhdpi_AOSP.zip archive or from  HERE

1. Put the archiveon SD;

2. Reboot to recovery;
3. Install zip -> flash IdeaFriend_v1.18.468.1104.04351_hdpi_AOSP.zip;
4. Wipe cache / dalvik;
5. Reboot.

I recommend to make a backup from recovery before install the new version of Contact Manager.

!!!Lenovo Launcher 3.2.3 :
Download: http://www.girlshare.ro/32989244.2 or from HERE

1. Flash in recovery, wipe (like in other cases).

You can keep some settings if you will backup the current launcher settings and then make a recovery in the new version.

News :
Online download themes;
Online download wallpaper;
Online download recommended apps;
Online update installed applications;
More visual effects, transitions;
Interface optimization.

!!!Lenovo Launcher 3.8.6:

Lenovo Launcher 3.8.6 it's from Vibe Z 

( https://www.youtube....yyrZ75NSY#t=199 )

For those who want to test it: DOWNLOAD

Instructions for installation:

1. BACKUP in Recovery (to prevent any issues);
2. Root browser;
3. Copy the .apk in system/app;
4. Delete old launcher;
5. Rename the copied .apk and set the permissions 0644;
6. Reboot in recovery -> wipe dalvik/cache.

!!!LenovoPack

Download : http://www.girlshare.ro/32990685.2 or from HERE

It contains :
1. LenovoMusic_v2.3.142.1014.ee5a4_AOSP.zip;
2. LenovoPower_1.3.10.0820_for_recovery.zip (it have to be tested, if it have some positive or negative influences (the battery life, speed, memory, etc.);
3. LenovoSafeCenter_4.2.6_for_recovery.zip (firewall, withoutantivirus).

All of them will be installed from recovery, and then wipe.


!!!Lenevo Update

Some Lenovo Apps updated. Download or AICI

Contains:
deafriend_1.19.41.140107_xhdpi[p780].zip
LenovoCalendar-2.2.27_140109.zip
LenovoFileBrowser-2.6.25_140126.zip

All of them will be installed from recovery.

Please make backups before each modification!!!

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Info Lenovo P780

   LENOVO P780 Info:

   Lenovo p780 is made of a 9.9mm ultrathin aluminum, with a 5.0 Inch HD screen in the front which adopts Corning 2 glass, allowing better protection effect to the whole screen. It owns excellent photo-taking technology with 8.0MP camera, the supper camera 3.0 brings users a splendid experience in taking beautiful photos.

   P780 runs with a strong Quad-core processor, with 1GB RAM and 4GB ROM, and carries with Android 4.2.1 OS. The main feature is that Lenovo p780 is carrying with a large capacity battery up to 4000mAh,  which allows keeping long energy life, meanwhile, it even allows to charge for other mobile devices as a power supply, it is totally awesome.

  Design and Display:

   Lenovo p780 has gone on its P Series’ classical business appearance, with 9.9mm ultra-thin body really makes a comfortable holding feeling. A metal back shell brings smooth touching feeling, at the same time, not easy to leave fingerprints, highlighting the extraordinary taste of businessmen. 

   As to the design of the screen, LenovoP780 features a 5.0 inches HD screen with the resolution of 720p, which makes display very outstanding. By using Corning2 glass brings a safer caring for wear-resistant and Anti-scratch, and full-lamination design make sthe screen displays clearer  in the sun. 

   Lenovo P780 is equipped with a strong performance of 1.2GHz quad-core processor and Android4.2 operating system, allowing a fast response speed to run many tasks very smoothly at the same time, which brings a new smart experience.

Features of Battery

   Lenovo P780 is powered byan non-removable 4000mAh large capacity lithium polymer battery, with the use of Lenovo's original fourth generation “Zhiheng” power-saving technology, can achieve standby for up to 978 hours ( about 41.12 days) in networking situation and continuously call for 2219 minutes ( about 36.9 hours).

   First let us have a look at battery situation of the current popular flagship smart phones from famous brands.

Model	iphone 5	Samsung Galaxy S4	Lenovo p780
Screen	4.0 inches	5.0 inches	5.0 inches
Battery	1440mAh (built-in)	2600mAh	4000mAh (built-in)
Stand-by time	225h	63h	978h

    Now we can clearly see that Lenovo p780 has a more powerful battery capacity and a longest stand-by time compare with other two popular brands. Battery capacity 2 or 3 times larger than the current Smartphone, and stand-by time 4 to 10 times longer. So, we can confidently say that, Lenovo p780 indeed deserves the name of “stand-by king”.

Model	Lenovo p770	Lenovo p780
Screen	4.5 inches	5.0 inches
Operating system	Android 4.1	Android 4.2.1
Battery	3500mAh	4000mAh

   And compare with the same brand Lenovo, p780 is also more powerful than p770..

   Lenovo P780 also has the function to charge for other phones or electronic devices as a mobile power supply, which to a great extent eliminates users’ worries and keep away from electricity troubles.

   In addition, p780 can connect with digital camera, U disk, etc, can directly read data, see photographs, which more in line with businessmen’s need at the office.

   Lenovo P780 is equipped with the 4th generation "Zhiheng" energy-saving technology to break through endurance limit of Smartphone. It not only can intelligently adjust CPU speed according to different application requirements, and turn off idle CPU core while not needed, but also can automatically correct battery capacity, adjust screen brightness, as well as to close idle processing software. P780 utilizes a strategy combing both “hard” and “soft” means to solve power problems. 

   The system is also provided with three modes of power-saving: long standby mode, normal mode and custom mode for users to choose.

Feature of camera:

   There is also no lack of stylish atmosphere for the business Lenovo p780 thanks to its powerful camera. The auto focus 8.0MP rear camera supports maximum 5 times nondestructive zoom, 30 frames 1080p video shooting, at the same time, to output 1080p HD photos. Lenovo preinstalled fully upgraded super camera 3.0, with Zero shutter lag function, can take photo in less than 0.3 second and speed of continuous shooting can reach 0.2 second per piece, easy to make extreme speed in continuous shooting to capture moments come true.

   What’s more, Lenovo super camera 3.0 also offers a variety of innovative shooting modes: to remove passengers leaving a clean picture perfect, magical GIF makes dull pictures vivid, intelligently beautify and magic effects are practical and filled with funny, all together allow you to shoot your own unique style.

Antutu testing:

   Lenovo P780 powered by MTK6589 has a considerable advantage contrast with MTK6577. First let us look at the scores tested by AnTuTu Benchmark, obviously, running points easily broken million, reaching 12,780.

Info from GsmArena, video GadgetsToUse PhoneArena:

GENERAL	2G Network	GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
	3G Network	HSDPA 900 / 2100
	SIM	Dual SIM
	Announced	2013, June
	Status	Available. Released 2013, June

BODY	Dimensions	143 x 73 x 10 mm (5.63 x 2.87 x 0.39 in)
	Weight	176 g (6.21 oz)

DISPLAY	Type	IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	720 x 1280 pixels, 5.0 inches (~294 ppi pixel density)
	Multitouch	Yes

SOUND	Alert types	Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes

MEMORY	Card slot	microSD, up to 32 GB
	Internal	4/8 GB, 1 GB RAM

DATA	GPRS	Yes
	EDGE	Yes
	Speed	HSDPA, HSUPA
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi hotspot
	Bluetooth	Yes, v3.0
	USB	Yes, microUSB v2.0, USB On-the-go

CAMERA	Primary	8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
	Features	Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection
	Video	Yes
	Secondary	Yes, VGA

FEATURES	OS	Android OS, v4.2 (Jelly Bean)
	Chipset	Mediatek MT6589
	CPU	Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
	GPU	PowerVR SGX544
	Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity
	Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS
	Browser	HTML
	Radio	FM radio
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS support
	Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
	Colors	Black
		- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - SNS integration - MP4/WMV/H.264/H.263 player - MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player - Organizer - Image/video editor - Document viewer - Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk - Voice memo/dial - Predictive text input

BATTERY		Li-Po 4000 mAh battery
	Stand-by	Up to 840 h
	Talk time	Up to 43 h (2G) / Up to 25 h (3G)

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