LiFe_XVIBE_v09/v05

LiFe_XVIBE_v09/v05

- tested -

Info: 
LiFe_XVIBE_v09 : Recovery installation - Download
LiFe_XVIBE_v05 : PC installation (full flash) - Download
Thanks to lonovo-forums.ru

Description:
Russian Customise Ultra Lite firmware.
Proprietary firmware in the style of the club.
Assembled on the basis P780_S221_140729_ROW Android 4.4.2
Fits on any ROW firmware via TWRP Recovery.
full translation into Russian, Ukrainian, English.

Changes in the firmware
> removed:
AccuWeather
CamCard / CamScanner
Facebook
Kingsoft Office
Cloud storage Lenovo Cloud
Antivirus Norton Mobile Security
Navigation System Route 66 Maps + Navigation
Skype ™
Twitter
Shop Gameloft Store
Little Big City
Books
Chrome - replaced by Opera
UCBrowser - replaced by the most recent
News & Weather
Gmail
Maps
LenovoLog
LenovoOTA
LenovoMagazines
Google+
Street
YouTube
In general, deleted almost 200MB "right" software ...

>added:
Additional click Restart (Normal or rekaveri) in Power Menu
Added support for online order
Added support for live wallpapers from the network
Manager in order to wean from the internal memory card
Regained the ability to connect the machine as a SD card
ROOT + RootShell + Busybox
init.d optional
Rekaveri TWRP 2.7.1.1
Powerful BackUp with root privileges
File manager with root privileges
Something like that then, remember I will add

What does not work:
There were no non-working modules

Installing v09:

1. You must have insalled LiFe v05 (if you don't have or don't know how to install v05, please search in the menu of the blog, section ROM);
2. Download firmware archive - you will find it at the beginning of this post;
3. Copy it to the root of the SD card;
4. Go to Recovery; 
5. Press the Install button;
6. Select the firmware archive;
7. Move the slider to start the installation;
8. After the installation is done, you can do some wipe;
9. Restart > Enjoy.

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Note3UI

Note3UI

- tested on XDA -

The ROM is ported from Note 3 to Lenovo P780 ( 4 and 8 GB version) only with ROW based firmware.


Original forum: XDA

 

Download: AICI

Installing:
1. Save the .zip file in to the phone or SD memory and flash it from Recovery (CWM or TWRP);
2. Don't forget to Wipe, before and after the installation!

Enjoy!

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LiFe 0.7 - 8GB

LiFe 0.7 - 8GB

- for 8GB phone only (not tested) - 

Original post: lenovo-forums.ru

Download: HERE or HERE

Installing steps:

1. Download the firmware - Life v07 for 8Gb; 
2. Unpack the downloaded archive, such as the directory C:\Temp; 
3. Change into the lenovo-p780-life-8gb-v07; 
4. Run Flash_tool.exe; 
5. Mark item DA DLAll With Check Sum; 
6. Push the button Scatter-loading; 
7. Select the file from the MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt target_bin; 
8. Push Firmware> Update; 
9. Connect your phone to your computer (make sure the appropriate drivers installed on your system and the phone is turned off); 
10. Wait for the end result.

Please let a feedbak because this is not a tested ROM.

Thanks.

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Xperia HD

Xperia HD v2

-tested-

Original forum: 4PDA

Info: Android version 4.2.2;

Baseband version: P780 v20; 

Kernel 3.4.5 .

Download: HERE

+

• Deodexed;
• Root;
• Select SIM for calling; 
• Port with Sony Xperia C (S39H);
• Apps, themes, widgets from Sony;
• Modem v20 (Europe).

It comes with xposed installer, gravity box, xblast and some apps from Xperia like playnow, xperia link, smart connect, sociallife news, etc.

- 

• No light on physical buttons;
• Of there are any, please share.

Instructions:

1. Copy the archive on the phone or SD memory;
2. Restart in Recovery;
3. Install the ROM from Recovery and then wipe data;
4. Restart the phone.

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Android 4.2.2 AOSP

Android 4.2.2 AOSP

-tested-

This ROM is like SLX, but it just feels a little less lag.

Info: S820. v51; kernel version 3.4.5;

Download: AICI
Download Update (AOSP v1.1): HERE

Download Update (AOSP v1.3): HERE

More info: 4PDA

Instructions:

1. Copy the ARCHIVE on phone memory or SD;
2. Restart in Recovery;
3. Install the ROM from Recovery and then Wipe Data;
4. Restart the phone.

Some screenstohs:

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Stock ROM

Stock ROM for P780 4GB

Version : Stock ROM for P780 4GB
Date : 31.12.2013
Source : some Indian forum
Installing : PC - Flash Tool
Tested : NO

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X-VIBE ROM

X-VIBE ROM

- tested ROM -

Developer : Xakep

Date : 20.01.2014

Source : lenovo-forums.ru

Details : based on VIBEROM_V1.0_1403_6_ST_P780_NK_6A1F / Lenovo S650 - S960

Score : AnTuTu 13852

Language : EN, RU, CN

Additions :

- Root

- RootShell

- Busybox

- init.d

- TWRP 2.5.0.0

There are no Chinese apps.

Bugs : -

Instructions :

1. Download .zip from:  AICI;

2. Unzip it to PC;

3. Run Flash_tool.exe din folder-ul " FlashTool ";

4. Check DA DL All With Check Sum  IMPORTANT !!!;

5. Press Scatter-loading;

6. Choose MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt form "target_bin" folder;

7. Press: Firmware -> Upgrade;

8. After pressing Upgrade button connect the phone to PC (phone shoud be off);

9. Wait till will appear a green circle, and then you can disconect it;

10. Restart and Enjoy!

Further additions (patch):

Settings >> System >> Battery

Settings >> System >> More ... >> Settings IP-set

Settings >> System >> profiles >> Sound Smart sound

Instructions :

1. Donwload Patch_Settings_for_SmartSound.zip form : DOWNLOAD or from AICI;

2. Copy Patch_Settings_for_SmartSound.zip on the phone memory or SD;

3. Reboot to Recovery (Power + volume up + volume down);

4. Install Patch_Settings_for_SmartSound.zip;

5. Swipe to flash;

6. Wipe cache / dalvik;  IMPORTANT !!!

7. Reboot system.

* Thanks to veman!

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MIUI v5

MIUI v5 ROM
- China verssion and RU verssion - 
Tested

Just for those who have Chinese ROM version!!!*
*for other ROM's please read at the end of page

Version 3.12.27
Download: http://tinyw.in/afaO or http://en.miui.com/download-91.html - Official Site: http://en.miui.com/

Installing:

1. Put the zip on SD;
2. Reboot to Recovery;
3. Backup the actual ROM + settings;
4. Wipe Cache and then Wipe Dalvik;
5. Install the ROM from zip;
6. Wipe cache and Dalvik;
7. Reboot and Enjoy!

More info are on needrom.

Step 1: Download the custom ROM copied to an external SD card root directory
Step 2: the shutdown state. While holding down:
            – Power button + volume button up, to enter the recovery mode.
            – Wipe Data / Factory Reset -> delete all user data
            – Wipe Cache Partition -> Wipe cache
Step 3: Return to recovery main interface Install zip from sdcard -> choose zip from sdcard -> Select your ROM
Step 4: Brush complete, restart the phone Patience required – first boot takes a while

MIUI themes http://tinyw.in/05zu


For those with Russian ROM:

Download: HERE

Installing:

1. Put the zip on SD;
2. Reboot to Recovery;
3. Backup the actual ROM + settings (optional);
4. Wipe Cache, Data and then Wipe Dalvik;
5. Install the ROM from zip;
6. Wipe cache and Dalvik;
7. Reboot and Enjoy!

For those with Russian ROM, for more info, please read HERE

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Muse 3.0 ROM

Muse 3.0

Lenovo P780

Android Version: 4.2
ROM Version : P780_CH.1.01.620
Official ROM : based on S125

Download: http://tinyw.in/laKa

More info: http://tinyw.in/72ht

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SLX ROM v.21/2x

SLX ROM v.21b/2x - tested

Original Forum - RU http://tinyw.in/ybOu

The only firmware (so far) that allows switching 3G from SIM to another.

To install SLX, first time install LiFe ROM that give you access to TWRP and then you can install SLX from Recovery.


Some key features: 

Clean Android without pre-installed apps from third parties; 
Root access; 
Root-Shell; 
busybox; 
Chinese Soft eliminated; 
Google Play with all updates; 
APN updated; 
Aplerare FotoID in full screen; 
Function Clear - Celemi latest applications - with long press Home; 
Engineering Mode available in the developer - Settings - Options; 
HDR Camera 4.3; 
Recorded 1080p in MP4 format;

Download: http://tinyw.in/gKJp or from HERE

Update v21>v21b: http://tinyw.in/WT9H or from HERE

1. Copy SLX (archive) on phone memory or SD. 
2. Phone restarts in Recovery. 
3. Wipe data;
4. Install the ROM and then wipe data again. 
5. Reboot the phone.

In case that the installation from Recovery does not work, install CWM or TWRP, then install the archive with one of them.

For Update from v21 to v21b:

1. Put the archive on SD;
2. Reboot in recovery;
3. Backup the acrual ROM + settings;
4. Install the zip from the SD;
5. Reboot.

For more details read at least the first 3 pages from the Russian forum posted above.


SLX v22!!!

Instructions:

1. Download arhives from AICI.
2. Put the archives SLXROM_v22-Lenovo_P780.zip and update.zipon phone or SD card storage.
3. Restart in recovery (TWRP).
4. From TWRP choose first SLXROM_v22-Lenovo_P780.zip and then update.zip for installing. Then Swipe to Install.
5. At the end Wipe/Advanced Wipe and choose: Dalvik Cache, Cache and Data.
6. Reboot/System, and have fun.

SLX v23!!!

Full ROM v23 -> http://yadi.sk/d/RJeaXGirHMFzH
Update from v22 to v23 -> http://yadi.sk/d/g4dxPjMkHMG6k

Instructions:

1. Download archive from AICI or from above links.
2. If you don't have already the v22 ROM, please follow the steps from v22 instaling guide: TWRP>install>select the archive with the ROM>swipe to install>wipel;
3. If you already have the v22 ROM, please intall the Update: TWRP>Install>choose the Update archive>swipe to install>wipe.

SLX v.24a

For more info: http://tinyw.in/x1mt

Download: HERE

The changes are not so important, do I decided that is not necessary to put again the installing instructions.

SLX v25

Updates:
v25b: 
- Fix threads ;
- Fixed black background icon in the Market ;
- Improved theme Phone .

v25a: 
- Fixed crash Google Maps ;
- Minor fixes Topics .

v25: 
- New, exclusive theme based KitKat (new screenshots up) ;
- Added an exclusive tool for unlocking the screen of GravityBox (version 2.9.8 in GravityBox disappeared able to unlock in any direction. Screenshots in the header);

- Updated to the current version of the program.

Download: v25b
v25 Folder (all versions)

Have fun!

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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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