How to reflash Android on Lenovo P780 via computer

In this article we will look at how to flash a Lenovo P780 smartphone wirelessly using the FlashTool program. It is recommended to fully charge the smartphone battery before flashing the firmware.

First, you will need to prepare the cable and the smartphone itself for the software update. You will also need to download the Lenovo P780 firmware, firmware and driver software.

All these files can be found on the manufacturer’s official website. Today, there are several types of stable firmware for the Lenovo P780 smartphone.

Official firmware versions:

• S123_ROW_131231 OTA + PC
• S226_ROW_140919 OTA + PC KitKat 4.4. Release date: 09/19/2014.

User (custom) firmware versions:

• MIUI V5 JB 4.2 (DUAL-SIM version)
• LeWa OS RUS
• X-VIBE ROM for Lenovo P780 by Xakep
• LiFe v0.3-v0.7 / v0.9-v1.2 – Android 4.4.2

Attention! Firmware for Chinese Lenovo P780 smartphones will also require updating the radio module software. The most stable version of the radio module firmware is modem_P780_V101. It is also recommended to download a special patch for re-partitioning the internal user memory. The patch is available for smartphones with 4 GB and 8 GB memory. You can get ROOT rights using VRoot and MTKdroidTools. It is also possible to obtain rights through Recovery; for this purpose you can use the Superuser application. It should be noted that most custom firmwares have a modified Recovery and pre-installed ROOT access.

Distinctive features of Lenovo p780 smartphones

The p780 model was produced in two variations - China and Europe. Smartphones are visually the same, but differ at the hardware level. Therefore, before updating the firmware, it is important to clarify for which region your smartphone is released.

Since the phone was produced for China and Europe, 2 types of firmware are respectively available - Chinese (CN) and European (ROW). The Flash Tool program will write any of the two types of firmware. In this case, installing the CN type on a European smartphone or vice versa will lead to a failure of 3G operation at the 900 MHz frequency. In this case, you need to change the modem.

Also, if the phone has CN firmware installed, then the modifications must be installed collected on CN. If you have ROW firmware, then modifications to ROW and nothing else. Typically, the description of the firmware indicates what type the assembly is based on - CN or ROW.

In both types of firmware, memory sections are marked differently. Because of this, the incompatibility of both firmwares. In the ROW version, the memory is combined, while in the CN it is divided into two sections, which is not very convenient.

Important! In Chinese devices released in 2014, before flashing the firmware, you need to replace the “preloader” file and delete the checksum file, if any. Otherwise you will get a brick. First create a complete backup copy of the firmware and NVRAM.

Also on smartphones from 2014, the main camera does not work on Android 4.2. If this is critical for you, install Android 4.4.

Preparatory stage

Despite the fact that each subsequent firmware version brings a lot of new functions, after the update some smartphones are unstable. This happens when the user ignores the preparation step.

Before installing updates on Lenovo P780 8Gb, you need to meet 2 basic requirements:

• charge your smartphone at least 30%;
• perform a factory reset.

And if everything is clear with the first point, then the second raises many questions for some people. Resetting to factory settings completely deletes files from the smartphone's memory. This allows you to avoid errors when installing updates.

Of course, no one wants to lose personal data, so before resetting you need to create a backup:

1. Open settings.
2. Go to the "Storage and Backups" section.
3. Click on the Google Drive heading.

4. Activate the backup.

Performing these steps will result in the backup file being uploaded to cloud storage. After updating Android, it can be restored.

If there is not enough space on Google Drive to save all the data, it is recommended to create a backup copy through the “Backup and Restore” item. The resulting file should be moved to another device (for example, a computer) during the flashing process, and after the process is completed, return it back to the phone’s memory.

If the backup has been successfully created, you can safely proceed to restoring the phone to factory settings:

1. Launch device settings.
2. Go to the "Backup and Reset" section.
3. Select “Reset settings”.

4. Click the Reset Phone button.
5. Confirm the operation.

Now you need to reboot your smartphone, and then proceed directly to the process of installing new firmware.

How to install firmware via Flash Tool

Important! This method is intended for installing official firmware or modifications intended for installation via the Flash Tool. The program will also allow you to change the markup from CN to ROW or vice versa, and also switch to Android 4.2 from 4.4.

Before flashing the firmware, prepare your computer - USB drivers, drivers for ADB, flash driver. Make a backup of the firmware and NVRAM.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Click on the “Scatter-loading” button, where select the Scatter file inside the firmware.
2. Check the DA DL All With Check Sum , otherwise you will get a brick.
3. Click on the Firmware-Upgrade button.
4. Connect the switched off smartphone.
5. The progress bar will begin to fill.
6. When a green circle appears in a separate window, turn off the smartphone, the firmware is completed successfully.

Important! For Chinese versions after 2014, before flashing the firmware, you need to replace the “preloader” file and delete the checksum file, if any. Otherwise you will get a brick.

Getting ready for the firmware

Before flashing Lenovo P780, you need to carry out a set of preparatory measures. Pay special attention to them, because the result directly depends on their quality implementation.

The main thing is to fully charge the smartphone and make sure that we have backed up all data. Even if something suddenly goes wrong, for those who reflash the gadget themselves, there is no risk to personal data.

The most convenient way to save data is through backup. It is offered in the settings. We make a backup and save the file with it to your computer or laptop.

You also need to install drivers for the firmware. We turn off the smartphone, having previously deactivated the fast boot function. This is done through the settings. Next, install the necessary drivers:

• Driver for advanced operation of a smartphone with a PC (modem mode, USB debugging mode, etc.) - ;
• Special mode driver - mode driver for flashing smartphone firmware from a PC (auto-installer) x86/x64 - .

We connect a USB cable to the switched off smartphone, the other end of which is connected to the computer. The system will automatically begin installing drivers. Once they are installed, you will see a new connection in Device Manager. Most likely, it will be called this: Lenovo PreLoader USB VCOM (Android). Sometimes it happens that the model number is written next to Lenovo, and often it does not correspond to reality. If this is the case in your case, then there is no point in worrying - everything is within normal limits.

How to get root rights

Download and install the Framaroot program. Instructions on how to install the program and any other application downloaded from the network are described in detail here. Open the program, select one of the heroes of the famous film. The application will check if you can provide root. To apply the changes, restart your smartphone. If difficulties arise, read more about obtaining root rights.

Also install SuperSU. Read how to use SuperSU here.

Battery and/or charger

What to do if Lenovo p780 turns off and won’t turn on? If your charger and charging connector are in good working order and have no mechanical damage, inspect the battery itself. It shouldn't be swollen. If everything is normal, then there is such a thing as a deep discharge of the battery. Modern phones that are in long-term use are not recommended to be completely discharged - this leads to a deep discharge of the battery and it takes a lot of time to restore their energy capacity. So plug your phone into charge and wait a few hours.

How to install TWRP recovery 2.6.3.0

Important! Installation is performed only on Vibe 1.5 firmware ROW_S220_140722 , where there are no changes to the system.

Algorithm of actions:

You will need the Scatter file from the firmware. To do this, download the firmware, for example, P780 S124_ROW_140403 PC. Unpack the archive, find and delete the Checksum.ini file.

Open the flasher.

Check the box next to DA DL All With Check Sum .

Click on the Scatter-loading button, where you specify the Scatter file of the downloaded firmware.

Uncheck all items except RECOVERY.

Next, click on the word RECOVERY, and then specify the path to the modified version of TWRP.

Click on the Download . Confirm the action in the window that appears.

Connect your phone while it is turned off. Before connecting, press the red button located under the cover of the smartphone.

Turn off the phone after confirming that the firmware has been successfully installed.

Important! If the installation is unsuccessful, try the same steps with this version of the firmware.

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When restoring, the experience of forum members can also help: 12

A more detailed explanation of the nuances of the firmware, if you do not understand how to flash it and what. There will be strict warnings for questions like this! Also, if you don't understand.

• Explanation of the operation of process sleepers
• Solving Wi-Fi problems
• If the assigned ringtones are reset
• If you need to remove something from the firmware
• instructions for updating the time zone database - Author: beland

• Work with: "SP Flash Tool", MTK Droid Tools, TWRP recovery

Post edited by derak1129

— 19.07.19, 19:41

Post edited by vlad270890

— 20.04.14, 23:34

# begin build properties # autogenerated by buildinfo.sh ro.build.id=KOT49H ro.build.display.id=VIBEUI_V1.5_1419_DEV_P780 ro.build.version.incremental=VIBEUI_V1.5_1419_DEV_P780 ro.custom.build.version=VIBEUI_V1.5_1419_DEV_P780 ro.build.version.sdk=19 ro.build.version.codename=REL ro.build.version.release=4.4.2 ro.build.date=Wed Apr 16 12:43:59 CST 2014 ro.build.date .utc=1397623439 ro.build.type=user ro.build.user=buildslave ro.build.host=xmws28 ro.build.tags=release-keys ro.product.model=Lenovo P780 ro.product.brand=Lenovo ro .product.name=prada ro.product.device=P780 ro.product.board=prada ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi ro.product.manufacturer=LENOVO ro.product .locale.language=zh ro.product.locale.region=CN ro.wifi.channels= ro.board.platform= # ro.build.product is obsolete; use ro.product.device ro.build.product=P780 # Do not try to parse ro.build.description or .fingerprint ro.build.description=prada-user 4.4.2 KOT49H VIBEUI_V1.5_1419_DEV_P780 dev-keys ro.build. fingerprint=Lenovo/prada/P780:4.4.2/KOT49H/VIBEUI_V1.5_1419_DEV_P780.:user/release-keys ro.build.flavor= ro.build.characteristics=default # end build properties

# begin mediatek build properties ro.mediatek.version.release=ALPS.KK1.MP5.V1 ro.mediatek.platform=MT6589 ro.mediatek.chip_ver=S01 ro.mediatek.version.branch=KK1.MP5 ro.mediatek.version .sdk=2 # end mediatek build properties # # from out/target/product/prada/obj/CUSTGEN/config/system.prop # # # system.prop for generic sdk #

# MTK, , 20090720 wifi.interface=wlan0 # MTK, , 20090720 >

# MTK, mtk03034, 20101210 ro.mediatek.wlan.wsc=1 # MTK, mtk03034 20101210> # MTK, mtk03034, 20110318 ro.mediatek.wlan.p2p=1 # MTK, mtk03034 20110318>

# MTK, mtk03034, 20101213 mediatek.wlan.ctia=0 # MTK, mtk03034 20101213>

# USB MTP WHQL ro.sys.usb.mtp.whql.enable=0

# Power off opt in IPO sys.ipo.pwrdncap=2

# USB BICR function ro.sys.usb.bicr=yes

# USB Charge only function ro.sys.usb.charging.only=yes

#lenovo-sw chenglong1 add for camera exif info # # camera related exif info # ro.camera.main.hwinfo=3.85 ro.camera.sub.hwinfo=3.38

The archive itself is strange, supposedly for recovery, well, there is a scatter! I don’t even know what to do with this miracle) I’ll try to flash this miracle, but I still don’t understand how to sew it)

Post edited by sasha2121

— 20.04.14, 22:46

How to flash TWRP 2.7.1.1

Important! The firmware is performed strictly on the ROW KitKat markup - 4.4.2. The installed assembly does not allow the use of backup assembly 2.6.3.0.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Launch the flasher.
2. Check the box next to DA DL All With Check Sum .
3. Open the Scatter recovery file via the Scatter-loading button
4. In the list of assigned files for firmware, only recovery will be marked
5. Click on the Download . Confirm the action of incomplete installation of other parts of the firmware.
6. Connect the switched off phone. Before connecting, press the red button located under the cover of the smartphone.
7. Turn off your phone after confirming successful installation.

Frama Root

This is a special program that allows you to get superuser rights on your smartphone. To do this you need to take the following steps:

• go to Lenovo settings and activate the feature that allows you to install applications from unknown sources;
• install an application on it that makes it possible to get Frama Root and run it;
• from the list of applications offered by the administrator, you should select SuperUse;
• the user selects the hero he likes from the list, each of them gives the opportunity to get Root.

All you have to do is wait for the download to finish, after which you need to reboot the device. If the Super Use application appears in the list on your smartphone, then Root Lenovop780 has been received.

How to change the radio module

Important! To change the radio module, obtain superuser rights.

1. Select the radio module. For ROW firmware, the Lenovos920 module received good recommendations. Since firmware V20 and V23.
2. Unpack the archive, find the modem.img .
3. Using file explorer, go to system\etc\firmware, where copy the modem. Set read and write permissions and change the owner as shown in the images.
4. Completely reboot your smartphone to apply the changes.

Methods for resuscitating Android when “bricked”

There are three effective methods for restoring Android if it loses its functionality:

• using the standard recovery environment Recovery;
• through custom Recovery;
• through a computer and special software.

Which method to use directly depends on the state of the system on the device.

Restoring a brick using standard Recovery

If, when trying to enter the workspace of the device, there are constant reboots or the phone freezes on the system logo, but the Recovery environment is working, then you are in luck, since you can restore the Android firmware through it. To do this you need:

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