Everything you need to flash Lenovo firmware. Firmware for Lenovo IdeaPhone P780 smartphone. Preparing the phone for firmware

Flashing is used only as a last resort, when resetting the settings did not help return the device to normal operation. It is worth noting that the user must exercise maximum caution, because... Installing incorrect software may affect the performance of the device. Below there are two ways to reflash a Lenovo tablet: using microSD cards and through a computer.

Important! Before flashing, you need to save important data on removable media, because... they will subsequently be erased from the device memory. You should not do the flashing yourself if you are not confident in your abilities. It is better to take the device to a service center.

Nuances

There are two types of firmware: official (from the device manufacturer) and custom (made by users). Unofficial firmware has wider functionality. If you decide to choose custom firmware, then carefully read the description and reviews of other users (if any). The main disadvantages of unofficial firmware: it is not suitable for all gadgets; it will no longer be possible to repair the device under warranty.

Flashing from a flash drive

If the tablet is equipped with a slot for a memory card, then you can reflash the tablet using removable media. This method is quite simple and does not require much time.

Important! Before flashing the firmware, you need to charge the battery 100%.

Download the firmware to your computer in .zip format.
Format the flash drive and transfer the firmware file to it.
Turn off the tablet and insert the memory card into the slot.
Press and hold the “Home” button (if it is touch-sensitive, then you need to press the volume up button) and the power key. Lenovo tablet should turn on and a white Android logo will appear on the screen. It will appear after a while green android with animation, indicating the start of the installation.
Once the installation is complete, white Android will appear on the screen again, followed by the manufacturer's logo. If everything went well, the OS will boot and work normally.

Flashing via computer

The tablet needs to be charged and do not forget to download the firmware for specific model tablet to computer and Flash program Tool.

To flash the firmware you need to download USB driver for Lenovo tablet. Next, you need to strictly follow the instructions:

Open Device Manager on your computer.
Connect the switched off tablet to the PC via USB cable.
An unidentified device should appear in the Manager with exclamation mark. You need to right-click on it, go to “Install the driver from a specified location” and select the previously downloaded driver. After successful installation of the software, the tablet should be displayed without an exclamation mark.
Disconnect the tablet from the computer and run the program Flash Tool, specify the path to the file from the archive with the firmware “... txt" using the “Scatter Loading” option.
Check the box “DA DL All With Check Sum”.
Click the “Firmware Upgrade” button.
After some time, the program will switch to standby mode. You need to connect the switched off tablet to your computer via USB. If everything is done correctly, the percentages in the status bar will gradually increase.
After the flashing is completed, a window with a green circle will appear on the screen. You can disconnect the tablet from the computer and turn it on.

Reflashing a device is not too difficult, but the user needs to take into account all the nuances, because... if something goes wrong, problems may arise in the operation of the device.

Lenovo currently ranks fourth among the top five global PC manufacturers. The company's arsenal includes desktop PCs, laptops, mobile phones, smartphones, netbooks and even servers, monitors, tablets, and video cards. And this despite such additions to all of the above as mice, keyboards, memory modules, optical drives, power supplies, software and accessories, as well as cases and bags for laptops. The breadth of the company's product range is impressive, and filling the consumer market with Lenovo electronics requires serious support. A Lenovo specialized service center carries out this in many cities, especially in large centers of the country.

Today, there is a fairly common tendency to turn not to specialized service centers, but to little-known “but very understanding” equipment repairmen. When making such a choice, you should understand that the Lenovo service center directly deals exclusively with this type of equipment and electronics and knows one hundred percent the intricacies of this particular company. Moreover, the Lenovo service center has the ability to quickly cooperate with other specialized companies that supply the necessary original parts for Lenovo equipment.

It is worth noting that most of the gadgets produced by this company have a wide range of non-standard and unique parts that can be found in few places. This is a known problem with Lenovo devices, but everything is solved thanks to specialists. Only the Lenovo service center is able to obtain such necessary parts for a laptop as, for example, a matrix or original backlight lamps. In any case, if you have any problems with the electronics of this company, you should contact the Lenovo service center, and here's why:

1. Only specialists can guarantee the quality of the work performed, with a full diagnosis and determination of the exact cause of the problem.

2. Exclusively at the Lenovo service center, if necessary, you will be offered to replace the non-working part with an original one. You can get an original part only by specially ordering it somewhere in advance, or from another phone, but in the center it arrives directly in the shortest possible time.

3. Lenovo service centers provide maintenance for all company equipment, since they have specialists selected and trained directly to service Lenovo.

4. After purchasing one or another Lenovo gadget, the buyer purchases a warranty card or check, with which you can receive free service. This service is provided exclusively at the Lenovo service center. This right is lost if the device has already been opened before the service specialist.

5. Maintenance of any Lenovo manufacturer’s products can take place in any of the services after the end of the warranty period.

On the Lenovo service center website you can see the list of gadgets that need to be repaired, as well as see the pricing policy (if the repair is not under warranty) and the location of the nearest service department. Among them you will see repair services for tablets, laptops, netbooks, all-in-one PCs at low prices. The technicians performing repair work not only replace parts, but also carefully understand the essence of the problem, doing everything possible to prevent a recurrence of the incident.

At the Lenovo service center you will be offered a wide range of repair services and determining the cause of the breakdown:

testing the entire system for breakdowns and correct operation of all functions;
gadget diagnostics, including operation internal systems, heating, operation of each part, which helps to accurately determine the cause of the breakdown, and also prevents new breakdowns of the device;
replacement of parts, including the matrix of an electronic device. The size of its diagonal is not important, since the Lenovo service center works directly with the company’s suppliers;

repair of the matrix and other equipment elements. Craftsmen undertake repairs only after a thorough examination and diagnosis of the problem, when the cause is discovered and the repair solution becomes obvious to them;
comprehensive repair of the entire device, which may be necessary in case of major breakdowns, for example, after the gadget has been dropped from a great height, etc.

Repairing individual parts, not to mention complex repairs, requires the intervention of a real professional, and given the originality and uniqueness of some of the company’s electronics designs, only the Lenovo service center can perform this work efficiently. Craftsmen regularly use repair equipment in their daily work. high class, which allows you to perform the most delicate tasks. Among these working tools, mention should be made of:

specialized digital microscopes that allow accurate diagnostics;
BGA class soldering stations;

necessary for complete repair and diagnostics of the hardware and software complex.
Moreover, each Lenovo service center also offers simpler services, for example, qualified advice to clients who wish to purchase electronics and equipment from this manufacturer. The specialists at the center have experience working with many devices, as well as deep knowledge of each of them, so consultations on correct operation, use of individual device functions, etc. are also provided directly by Lenovo service centers. Among other offers, there is also a replacement and software update for laptops, netbooks or desktop PCs.

Thus, the decision to use the services of the Lenovo service center is the most correct one if your gadget begins to work incorrectly, or if specific functions are not recalled, as well as if absolutely any problems or questions arise in the field of Lenovo technology and electronic technologies.

During the operation of Lenovo smartphones, which are widely used today, unexpected hardware failures may occur, which will lead to the impossibility of normal functioning of the device. In addition, any smartphone requires periodic updates operating system, updating the firmware version. The article discusses methods for reinstalling system software, upgrading and downgrading the Android version, as well as methods for restoring software-inoperative Lenovo A6000 devices.

The A6000 model from one of the most famous Chinese electronics manufacturers, Lenovo, is overall a very balanced device. The heart of the device is quite powerful processor Qualcomm 410, which, given the sufficient volume random access memory, allows the device to work under control, including the most modern Android versions. When switching to new builds, reinstalling the OS and restoring the software part of the device, it is important to choose effective tools for flashing the device, as well as carefully carry out the procedure for installing the system software.

All actions aimed at interfering with the software of all devices without exception carry certain risks of damaging the device. The user follows the instructions at his own discretion and desire, and is responsible for the result of his actions!

As when installing software in any other Android devices, before operations with Lenovo A6000 memory partitions, some preparatory procedures are required. Doing the following will allow you to flash the firmware quickly and get the desired result without any problems.

Drivers

Almost all methods of installing system software in the Lenovo A6000 involve the use of a PC and specialized flashing utilities. To ensure the interaction of the smartphone with the computer and software, you will need to install the appropriate drivers.

Detailed installation of components needed when flashing Android devices? discussed in the material at the link below. If you have any difficulties with this issue, we recommend that you read:

The simplest method to equip the operating system with components for pairing with the A6000 in question is to use a driver package with auto-installation for Lenovo Android devices. You can download the installer from the link:

Extract the file from the archive received from the link above AIO_LenovoUsbDriver_autorun_1.0.14_internal.exe

and launch it.

Follow the instructions of the installer program,

in the process we confirm the installation of unsigned drivers.

Upon completion of the installer, close the finishing window by pressing the button "Ready" and proceed to checking the correctness of the installation.

In order to make sure that all the necessary components are present in the system, open the window "Device Manager" and connect the Lenovo A6000 to the PC in the following modes.

To exit the firmware mode, you need to hold down the key for a long time (about 10 seconds). "Inclusion".

Backup

When flashing the Lenovo A6000 using any method, the information contained in internal memory device will be erased. Before starting the process of reinstalling the operating system of the device, you should take care to save a backup copy of all data that is valuable to the user. We save and copy everything important in an accessible way. Only after gaining confidence that data recovery is possible, we proceed to the procedure of overwriting partitions of the smartphone’s memory!

Change region code

The A6000 model was intended for sale throughout the world and could have entered the territory of our country in a wide variety of ways, including unofficial ones. Thus, the owner of the smartphone in question may have a device with any regional identifier in his hands. Before proceeding with the firmware of the device, as well as after its completion, it is recommended to change the identifier to the one corresponding to the region where the phone will be used.

The packages discussed in the examples below were installed on a Lenovo A6000 with the identifier "Russia". Only in this option You can be confident that software packages downloaded from the links below will be installed without failures or errors. To check/change the identifier, do the following.

The smartphone will be reset to factory settings, and all data contained in the memory will be destroyed!

Installing firmware

In order to install Android on Lenovo A1000, use one of four methods. When choosing a firmware method and the appropriate tools, you should be guided by the initial state of the device (boots and works normally or is “bricked”), as well as the purpose of the manipulation, that is, the version of the system that should be installed as a result of the operation. Before you begin to perform any actions, it is recommended that you read the relevant instructions from beginning to end.

Method 1: Factory recovery

The first method of flashing Lenovo A6000 firmware that we will consider is to use the factory recovery environment to install official versions of Android.

The tool is very easy to use, and as a result of its use, you can get an updated version of the system software and at the same time, if you wish, save user data. As an example, we install the official version of the software into the smartphone in question. S040 based on Android 4.4.4. You can download the package from the link:

Place the zip package with the software on the memory card installed in the device.

Boot into recovery mode. To do this, with the A6000 turned off, press the buttons simultaneously "Increase volume" And "Nutrition". After the logo appeared "Lenovo" and short vibration key "Nutrition" let go, and "Volume Up" hold until the screen with diagnostic menu items is displayed. Select the item from the list of suggested options "recovery",

which will boot into the factory recovery environment.

If during work you want to remove all applications from your phone and the “garbage” that has accumulated during their work, you can clean up the partitions by calling the function "wipe data/factory reset".

Using the volume control keys, select the item "apply update from sdcard" on the main recovery screen, then indicate to the system the package to be installed.

The suggested update will be installed automatically.

Upon completion of the operation, a reboot is initiated, the smartphone starts with the reinstalled/updated system.

If data was cleared before installation, we will initial setup Android, and then use the installed system.

Method 2: Lenovo Downloader

Lenovo smartphone developers have created a utility for installing system software in their own devices. trademark. The flash driver is called Downloader Lenovo. Using the tool, you can completely overwrite the device’s memory partitions, thus updating the version of the official operating system, or roll back to a previously released build, and also install Android “cleanly.”

Unpack the received archives into a separate folder.

Launch the flasher by opening the file QcomDLoader.exe

from folder Downloader_Lenovo_V1.0.2_EN_1127.

Click the button on the far left with the image of a large gear "Load rom package" located at the top of the Downloader window. This button opens a window "Browse folders", in which you need to mark the directory with the software - "SW_058" and then press "OK".

Click "Start download"— the third button from the left at the top of the window, stylized as "Play".

We connect Lenovo A6000 in mode "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader" to the USB port of the PC. To do this, turn off the device completely, press and hold the keys "Volume+" And "Volume-" simultaneously, and then connect the USB cable to the device connector.

The loading of image files into the device’s memory will begin, which is confirmed by a filling progress bar "Progress". The whole procedure takes 7-10 minutes.

Interrupting the data transfer process is unacceptable!
Upon completion of the firmware in the field "Progress" status will be displayed "Finish".

We disconnect the smartphone from the PC and turn it on by pressing and holding the key "Nutrition" before the bottle appears. The first boot will take quite a long time, the initialization time installed components may take up to 15 minutes.
Additionally. After the first boot into Android after installing the system, it is recommended, but not necessary to skip the initial setup, to copy one of the patch files to the memory card to change the region identifier, obtained from the link below (the name of the zip package corresponds to the region in which the device is used).

The patch must be flashed through the native recovery environment by following steps similar to steps 1-2.4 of the instructions "Method 1: Factory recovery" above in the article.

The firmware is completed, you can proceed to configuration

and using the reinstalled system.

Method 3: QFIL

The method of flashing Lenovo A1000 firmware using a specialized universal tool Qualcomm Flash Image Loader (QFIL), designed for manipulating memory sections of Qualcomm devices, is the most radical and effective. It is most often used to restore “bricked” devices, as well as in cases where other methods do not bring results, but can also be used for regular firmware installation with clearing the device’s memory.

The QFIL utility is an integral part of the QPST software package. Download the archive from the link:
Let's unpack what we received,

then install the applications following the installer's instructions QPST.2.7.422.msi.

Download and unpack the archive with the firmware. The following steps cover installation official version Lenovo A6000 system latest version at the time of writing - S062 on Android based 5.

Using Explorer, go to the directory where QPST was installed. By default, the utility file is located at:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Qualcomm\QPST\bin

Launch the utility QFIL.exe. It is advisable to open on behalf of the Administrator.

Click "Browse" near the field "ProgrammerPath" and in the Explorer window indicate the path to the file prog_emmc_firehose_8916.mbn from the directory containing the firmware files. Having selected the component, click "Open".

Similar to the step above by clicking "Load XML..." add files to the program:
We remove the battery from the Lenovo A6000, press both volume keys and, holding them, connect the USB cable to the device.

Inscription "No Port Aviable" in the upper part of the QFIL window, after the system detects the smartphone, it should change to "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (COM_XX)".

Click "Download", which will start the procedure for rewriting the memory of the Lenovo A6000.

During the data transfer process, the field "Status" filled with records of ongoing actions.

The firmware process cannot be interrupted!
The inscription will indicate that the procedures were completed successfully "Finish Download" in field "Status".

Disconnect the device from the PC, install the battery and start it by long pressing the key "Inclusion". The first launch after installing Android via QFIL will take a very long time; the Lenovo screensaver may freeze for up to 15 minutes.

Regardless of the initial software state of the Lenovo A6000, after following the above steps of the instructions, we get the device

with the latest version of the operating system offered by the manufacturer at the time of writing.

Method 4: Modified recovery

Despite good technical Lenovo specifications A6000, the manufacturer is in no hurry to release official firmware versions for smartphones based on new versions of Android. But third-party developers have created many custom solutions for the popular device, based on operating systems up to 7.1 Nougat.

Installing unofficial solutions allows you to not only get the latest version of Android on your smartphone, but also optimize its operation, as well as make it possible to use new functions. Almost all custom firmware is installed the same way.

To obtain positive results when following the proposed instructions for installing modified system software on the Lenovo A6000, any firmware based on Android 5 and higher must be pre-installed!

Installation of modified recovery

As a tool for installing unofficial versions of Android in Lenovo A6000, custom recovery TeamWin Recovery (TWRP) is used. Install in the device in question given environment recovery is very simple. The popularity of the model led to the creation of a special script for TWRP installation into the device.

Custom installation

We will install one of the most stable and popular among model owners who decide to switch to a custom, system software — Resurrection Remix OS based on Android 6.0.

That's all. We hope that the application of the above instructions will give positive results and, accordingly, will turn the Lenovo A6000 into a perfectly working smartphone that will bring only positive emotions to its owner due to the flawless performance of its functions!

Most owners of ultra-fashionable smartphones or Lenovo smartphone model tb2 tab 2 16 on an operating system with a dpi screen believe that it is impossible to independently change the firmware in these gadgets, but they are deeply mistaken.

The reasons why you need to flash a phone, a Lenovo smartphone model tb2 tab 2 16 on an operating system with a dpi screen, are very varied: when the device completely refuses to turn on, if it spontaneously starts to reboot, you need to restore the software after an unsuccessful installation, or you just wanted to install the latest firmware version.

Firmware Flashing Lenovo a1000, s1 lite, a6010 and other models.

- You can do the firmware yourself on all phones, Lenovo smartphone model tb2 tab 2 16 on an operating system with a screen - dpi.

In addition to the topic of firmware on Android smartphones, there is a review article: . It describes in detail, there is a video instruction on how to reflash mobile device on Android kit kat.

In what cases should you update the firmware of smartphones, Lenovo smartphone model tb2 tab 2 16 on an operating system with a screen - dpi and for other models:

If the phone does not turn on, although the reason may not be in the firmware;

If the phone constantly glitches and reboots;

If done unsuccessful firmware and the phone must be returned to its original state;

If you need to install the latest, most modern firmware version;

Download firmwares, programs, flashers and Lenovo firmware.

Download free firmware for Lenovo phone from your computer.

- official website of the manufacturer cell phones Lenovo, for the following models s1 lite, a6010, tab 10 and others. By clicking on the link, you can enter the name and model code into the search and download software and firmware, for example for Lenovo s1 lite, a6010, tab 10, where you can also download RU, software and driver for free on your mobile device. The search for software, first of all, should always be carried out on the official website of the electronics manufacturer; the most current and latest firmwares for the Lenovo a7600 h phone with a dpi screen and other models with other characteristics are always there.

Instructions for Lenovo firmware.

How to properly flash a smartphone. Instructions for firmware using the example of a Lenovo p2, a7600 h phone.

On your smartphone, go to Settings->Developer options and enable USB debugging.

We connect the USB cable from the phone to the computer and install the firmware.

Disconnect the phone from the computer, turn it off and remove the battery.

We launch the SP Flash Tool program on the computer, it is needed to upload new firmware to the phone.

In the program window, click the Scatter-loading button and in the window that opens, select the file MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt (you can find it in the folder with other files of the new firmware). After opening, the program will contain all the paths to the files necessary for the update.

Be sure to uncheck the first item - PRELOADER (otherwise the phone will not boot).

Now click the Download button. We answer “Yes” to any pop-up messages.

We connect the smartphone (with via USB cable) to the computer, new firmware will begin to be uploaded to our device automatically.

When the process is complete, a window with a green circle will appear. You can disconnect your phone from your PC and turn it on.

For more information on how to do this, see the video instructions:

To search for firmware on the Internet, you need to know the model of your phone that you will be flashing. You can quickly find out your phone model and firmware version by typing the code in your phone *#0000# .

Instructions for flashing Lenovo p2, a7600h

One more example. Firmware instructions mobile phone Lenovo p2, a7600 h.

Firmware for Lenovo p2, a7600 h phone: download firmware for

Firmware Lenovo p2, a7600 h

1. To update the firmware on Lenovo p2, a7600 h, you need to download the firmware from the link above, the Smart Phone Flash Tool loader and USB firmware.

2. Turn on the phone, connect the USB cable and install the firmware.

3. After installing the firmware, turn off the device.

4. Run the loader program "Flash tool.exe".

5. Click “Download Agent” and select the “MTK AllnOne DA.bin” file (in the downloader folder).

6. Click “Scatter-loading” and select the file “MT6573 Android scatter.txt” (in the folder with the firmware).

7. Uncheck “PRELOADER”, click on “Download” and connect the USB cable.

8. After downloading the firmware, the bootloader will show the software installation status.

Note: When you connect your phone, the program should see it and start flashing the firmware. If the phone is not detected, then disconnect it from the computer, remove and insert the battery and reconnect it to the computer

Instructions for flashing Lenovo from the mobile version of the site.

And another example of firmware for a Lenovo p2, a7600 h smartphone. Other phone models are flashed similarly. The main thing is to find the right firmware for your phone model. You can find them on the Internet via Yandex. I can also recommend a good site with firmware

So, we take the Lenovo p2, a7600 h firmware as an example.

The first thing you need to do is download the firmware itself. It is presented as an archive in zip format. There is no need to unpack it, since you can reset it to an external storage medium, that is, an SD card.

The next thing to do is turn off the phone and fully charge its battery. After the battery is fully charged, you need to remove Charger and remove the battery, and after about 30-40 seconds put it back into the phone.

Next, press the power button and hold it for 1-2 seconds, while simultaneously pressing the key that decreases the volume. These two buttons must be held until the manufacturer's logo appears on the phone screen - Lenovo p2, a7600 h. After this, you need to release the on/off key, but you must hold down the volume down until the Android logo appears. After it appears, you need to release the volume button and press up once, that is, increase the volume. We use the same button when moving through menu items, and select the required option with the power key. Select the menu item “apply update from external storage”, then select the archive that was saved to the external storage medium.

This completes the Lenovo p2, a7600 h firmware. As you can see, there is nothing difficult in the process of installing an operating system on a phone and you can actually do it yourself, without resorting to paid services service centers or self-taught “handicraftsmen”.

But it should be noted that in case of incorrect actions when flashing the phone, it can be irrevocably damaged, turned into a “brick” - a useless and good-for-nothing piece of plastic and iron. Therefore, if you are not confident in your abilities, then it is better to entrust the flashing of a mobile phone or tablet to experienced programmers from an electronics repair service.

It is best to download firmware for modern Lenovo models from the official website of the phone manufacturer; this can be done by clicking on the link: download

To download proprietary software, use the link: official website firmwares. Here is a description of how to find a driver for your phone.

Using the link posted above in the text, you can download for free and read a description of how you can make firmware for the Android phone Lenovo p2, a7600 h and other models. This page contains a video review and instructions on how you can reflash your smartphone yourself; here you can download the firmware for your phone for free through the official website.

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Few models of Android smartphones from the famous manufacturer Lenovo can be characterized by such a level of prevalence and popularity as the IdeaPhone P780. This is indeed a very successful device at the time of its release and, despite the fact that this phone is considered obsolete, it specifications allow you to satisfy most of the needs of the average user today. Below we will talk about working with the system software of the device in terms of its restoration, replacement and updating, that is, about the firmware of the model.

Lenovo software components can be updated, reinstalled, customized, and, if necessary, restored using tools and methods available to all users. Almost all situations that may arise are described in the instructions below, but before seriously interfering with the software part of the device, you should consider:

When performing operations in accordance with the recommendations below, the user is aware of the potential risks of the procedures. All actions are performed by the owner of the device at his own peril and risk and only he is responsible for their results and consequences!

Before manipulating software part Any Android device requires certain preparatory actions with the device and the computer that will be used as a tool for transferring data to the device. Having completed the preparation in full, you can avoid many mistakes and very quickly achieve the desired result - a correctly and stably functioning Lenovo P780 smartphone.

Hardware revisions

In total, there are as many as four versions of the Lenovo P780 model, which differ not only in the region of use intended by the manufacturer (two options for the Chinese market and two international revisions), the software part (memory layout - for devices for China - CN, for international ones - ROW), year of manufacture (devices are conventionally divided into those released before and during 2014), but also in hardware (different ROM sizes - 4 GB and (only for “international”) 8 GB, different radio modules).

Firmware methods and software tools for different model variants do not differ, but different versions of system software packages are used. This material demonstrates universal methods for reinstalling and restoring the OS for the model, and using the links provided in the article you can find software suitable for “international” smartphones with a memory capacity of 4 and 8 GB.

For the “Chinese” versions, the reader will have to search for archives with system software files on their own. To help with such a search, we note that a good selection of official and modified operating systems for all revisions of the device is collected on the website, but registration will be required to download files from the resource.

The instructions discussed below were applied to a device with a memory capacity of 8 GB, intended for the international market - these are the smartphones that were officially sold in the CIS and are by far the most common. You can distinguish the model from the versions for China by the inscriptions on the battery by removing back cover.

Information for international versions is printed on English language, “Chinese” ones have hieroglyphs and a blue sticker.

Drivers

The first thing you need to do before proceeding to install Android on the Lenovo P780 is installing specialized drivers.

Methods for connecting inoperative smartphones that are not detected by the computer are described below in the description. "Method 3: Scattering". In this case, the driver package posted at the link above is used!

Root rights

Obtaining Superuser privileges on the model in question should be considered an accompanying rather than a preparatory procedure before reinstalling the system. At the same time, root rights may be required to create a full backup of the system and other manipulations that precede intervention in the software part, as well as necessary in its daily work, so knowing how to get them can be useful to many users.

Equipping your phone with root rights is done using the Framaroot tool, which usually does not cause difficulties even for beginners. Just download the apk file using the link from the product review article on our website and follow the instructions from the lesson:

Backup

Copying information usually stored in a smartphone to a safe place is a must before flashing the Lenovo P780 firmware, because if you manipulate the device’s memory sections, all information will be destroyed! Users of the model are highly recommended to make backups in any available way and whenever possible.

There are quite a large number of methods for protecting against data loss, and the most effective of them are described in the article:

In addition to the loss of personal information, users who manipulate the system software of the model in question may encounter another nuisance - loss of functionality of communication modules, which occurs after overwriting "IMEI" and/or is a consequence of partition damage "NVRAM".

It is highly recommended to create a dump "NVRAM" before any operations with the smartphone not documented by the manufacturer, then restoring this partition, if it is damaged, will not take much time and will not require serious effort.

It's much easier to create a backup "NVRAM" at the first opportunity, rather than if this area of memory is damaged, restore it long and hard!

One of the most simple methods creating a backup "NVRAM" is to use the MTK Droid Tools.

Restoring an area "NVRAM" is carried out by performing the above steps, only in step No. 5 the button is selected "Restore".

Android installation, update, recovery

After completing the preparation, you can proceed to directly flashing the Lenovo P780 firmware, that is, overwriting the system partitions of the smartphone’s memory using specialized software. Below are the official and more universal ways of working with the device OS in various situations. A method for restoring inoperative devices and installing modified (custom) firmware is also presented.

The choice of interaction method is determined by the initial state of the smartphone and the desired result, that is, the version of Android under which the phone will operate in the future.

Method 1: Official Lenovo software

One of the few methods of interaction with Lenovo P780 system partitions documented by the manufacturer is software Lenovo MOTO Smart Assistant. This software allows you to simply and quickly update the official version of the system, that is, get the latest official firmware on your smartphone.

You can download the tool for working with Lenovo Android devices from the official website of the developer:

Having received the package from the link above, install Smart Assistant by opening the distribution file and following the installer’s instructions.

We launch the tool and connect the P780 to the USB port. Must be activated on the smartphone "USB Debugging". To enable debugging, just after connecting the phone to the PC, slide the notification shade on the screen down and check the corresponding checkbox.

The model and its characteristics are determined automatically in the program. After displaying the information in the window, go to the tab "Flash".

MOTO Smart Assistant checks for Android updates automatically. If it is possible to update the system software version, a corresponding notification will be issued.

We press the button with the image of a downward arrow located near the information about the versions of the device and the future OS, and then wait for the update files to download to the PC disk.

After all the necessary components have been received, the button will become active "Update", clicking on which will start the Android update process.

The system will remind you to create a backup copy. important information in a special request window. When you are sure that everything you need has been copied to a safe place, click "Proceed".

The subsequent stages, which involve updating the Lenovo P780 system software, are carried out by the manufacturer’s proprietary tool without user intervention. The update will be transferred to the smartphone, the latter will reboot and start with new version OS builds.

Method 2: SP Flash Tool

The most effective tool that allows you to perform almost all possible actions with the system software of Android devices built on the Mediatek hardware platform is SP Flash Tool.

To work with the model in question, you will need a certain version of the application - v5.1352.01. You can download the archive with software files from the link:

Before you begin manipulating the P780 via FlashTool, we recommend that you read the material containing instructions for reinstalling the OS on MTK devices using the tool in the general case:

Using Flashtool, we install the latest build of the official system for the “international” version of Lenovo P780. You can always download archives with software for 4 and 8 GB versions of the model using the link below. Select a catalog that matches the hardware characteristics of the smartphone:

Unpack the archive with the software and the Flashtool program into separate directories.

Launch SP Flash Tool and load file into the program using the button "MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt", located in the folder resulting from unpacking the archive with the software.

Make sure the mode is selected "Download Only" in the drop-down list of options.

Click "Download" and connect the previously turned off phone to the USB port of the PC.

The process of memory overwriting starts automatically and lasts quite a long time. You can monitor the progress of the procedure using the filling status bar at the bottom of the window.

Once the data transfer to the device is complete, a window with a green circle will appear confirming success - "Download OK".

Disconnect the USB cable from the phone and start it by holding the key for a long time "Inclusion".

After initialization, launch and configuration, we get the official Android latest version released by the manufacturer for the model in question.

Method 3: "Sprinkling", IMEI repair

The instructions described above, which involve reinstalling Android on the Lenovo P780, are available for execution if the device in question is generally operational, is loaded into the system, or in any case is detected by the computer when it is turned off. But what to do if the smartphone does not turn on, does not boot and is not visible in "Device Manager" even for a short time?

This or a condition similar to it has received a comic, but at the same time very accurate name among users of Android devices - “brick”, and restoring functionality in such situations is “bricking”. To remove the Lenovo P780 from the “brick” state, you will need the one already used above SP Flash Tool v5.1352.01, package with official software version S124, as well as additional files for recovery "NVRAM" And "IMEI", if a partition dump has not been created previously.

Using the method is advisable only if all other options for reinstalling Android have been tried and do not bring results! Before you begin the manipulations, you need to read the instructions to the end and evaluate your own strengths and capabilities, as well as prepare everything you need for recovery operations!

Let’s divide the process of returning the device in question to a fully operational state into three stages: creating a situation in which the “visibility” of the device by the computer is ensured; installation of system software with preliminary full formatting memory; restoration of the software modem, IMEI numbers, which is necessary for the full functioning of the communication modules and will be needed after formatting the smartphone.

Step 1: Getting it done "visibility" "Preloader USB VCOM" V "Device Manager".

There are only three methods by which it is possible to access a “dead” P780 from a PC.

First, let’s try pressing and holding the key before connecting the device to the USB port. "Increase volume".

Once the PC responds, you can release the volume button. If in "Dispatcher" still nothing changes, move on to the next point.
We remove the back cover of the device, remove the SIM cards and MicroSD, prepare the cable connected to USB port PC, open "Device Manager".
Press the hardware button "Reset", located slightly below the memory card slot, and hold it. Without letting go "Reset", connect the micro-USB connector of the cable connected to the PC to the phone connector. Wait about 5 seconds and release "Reset".

If successful, the smartphone will be detected in "Dispatcher" as "Preloader USB VCOM" or as an unknown device on which you need to install the driver using the method described at the beginning of the article.

The connection is not always successful the first time; if success is not observed, we try to repeat the procedure several times!
When the above does not lead to the visibility of the device in "Dispatcher", the most drastic method remains - to try to connect a smartphone with a disconnected battery. To do this we do the following:

Step 2: Android Installation

If the device is identified among the devices connected to the PC, it was possible to install the driver "Preloader", we can assume that “the patient is more alive than dead” and begin rewriting the partitions, that is, installing Android.

Step 3: Restoring communication functionality

The previous “unscrapping” step allows you to restore the operating system, but formatting the partitions will lead to erasing "IMEI" and inoperability of SIM cards. If there is a pre-made dump "NVRAM", we restore the partition. If backup copy missing, you will have to use a powerful software tool to help MauiMeta 3G. You can download the version of the tool suitable for manipulating the Lenovo P780, as well as the files necessary for recovery, from the link:

The package received from the link above needs to be unzipped.

Then run the MauiMeta installer - "setup.exe" from the program directory.

Install the application following the installer's instructions.

After installation is complete, run the tool as Administrator.

Switch the connection mode to "USB COM" by selecting the appropriate item in the drop-down list of the main MauiMeta window.

Open the menu "Options" and check the box next to the option “Connect Smart Phone into META mode”.

Calling the option "Open NVRAM Database", available in the menu "Actions",

and then specify the path to the file "BPLGUInfoCustomAppSrcP_MT6589_S00_P780_V23" from folder "modemdb" in the directory with recovery components, click "Open".

Click "Reconnect", which will cause the device connection indicator circle to flicker (red-green).

Turn off the phone, press and hold on it "Volume-". Without releasing the key, connect the IdeaPhone to the USB port of the PC.

As a result of pairing in this way, the smartphone will be switched to "META-mode".

As a result of the program correctly identifying the device, the indicator should change its color to yellow and a window will appear "Get version".

Make sure that the device and program are paired correctly by clicking "Get target version"— the hardware characteristics will be displayed in the corresponding fields, after which the window must be closed.

If MauiMeta does not respond to the connection, check that the drivers are installed correctly in "Device Manager",

and if they are missing, we install the components manually from the package available for download from the link at the beginning of this article!

Select the option from the drop-down list "Update parameter",

and then specify the path to the file "p780_row.ini" in the window that opens by clicking the button "Load from file" from the catalog with recovery components.

Click "Download to Flash" and wait until the parameter names change from blue to black, then close the window "Update parameter".

Let's move on to recovery "IMEI". Select an option "IMEI Download" from the drop-down list of the main Maui META window.

On tabs "SIM1" And "SIM2" enter in the fields "IMEI" the parameter values of a specific device instance (can be found on the phone box and its battery) without the last digit.

Click "Download to flash".

Almost instantly at the bottom of the window "IMEI Download" an inscription confirming the success of the operation appears "Download IMEI to Flash Successfully", and then close the window.

Restoration of the 3G module can be considered complete. Click "Disconnect" As a result, the device will exit "Meta-mode" and turns off.

After loading into Android, we check the IMEI by dialing *#06# in the dialer.

Once the connection is restored, you can update to the latest official version of the system. In addition, after connecting the “revived” phone to Wi-Fi, the update will “fly over the air”.

Or you can use the instructions for updating the system above in the article - "Method 1" And "Method 2".

Method 4: Custom firmware

The most interesting systems for Lenovo P780, from the point of view of attempts to “refresh” the software part and introduce, frankly, the ability to perform new functions into an outdated device, are modified unofficial shells. Due to its popularity, quite a large number of custom firmware options for the model have been created, and among them there are very interesting and fully functional solutions.

When selecting and installing various unofficial systems in the Lenovo P780, you should carefully consider the memory layout that characterizes a specific instance of the device. The following applies solely to "international" versions 4 and 8 GB. For other hardware revisions of the smartphone, the same methods of repartitioning and then installing recovery and OS are used, but you need different packages with components than those posted on the links below!

Unofficial firmware VIBE UI 2.0 + memory re-partitioning

Users of the device in question have done serious work on customizing the software part of the device, which also affected the memory layout, that is, the redistribution of the volume of its areas. To date, about 8 (!) different layout options have been created and all of them are used when porting custom.

According to the creators of this idea, the effect of repartitioning should be observed as a result of deleting the internal section "FAT" and transferring the freed volume to the system for installing applications. This is best implemented in markup called "ROW+", we will equip the device with it according to the instructions below.

Among other things, we can say that most of the popular custom solutions for the device in question are installed precisely on this markup. And also on "ROW+" You can install modern versions of modified recovery.

There are several methods to convert the partition table, let's consider the simplest one - installing one of the modified OSes intended for switching to partitioning "ROW+". In addition to the new layout, as a result of completing the steps below, we get an excellent system on the device with a modern interface from Lenovo and suitable for everyday use!

Installation of the VIBE UI 2.0 shell is carried out using SP FlashTool in the same way as the installation of the official system described in "Method 2" above in the article, but in mode "Firmware Upgrade".

The VIBE UI 2.0 shell can be used on an ongoing basis or be used as a basis for installing other custom markups "ROW+", - almost everything you need is already present in the device.

Step 2: Equipping the device with a modified recovery

Since the above installed firmware contains custom recovery TWRP version 2.8, it is with the help of this solution that common unofficial firmware, this instruction step can be omitted. At the same time, we provide instructions for those users who want to get the functionality of new versions of the recovery environment, as well as for cases when the recovery for some reason has stopped working.

Just in case, let us remind you: to enter the modified recovery on Lenovo P780, with the device turned off, you should hold down all three hardware buttons - both volume control keys and the "Inclusion", and then hold them until the main recovery environment screen appears. And you can also reboot into recovery from the shutdown menu of VIBE UI 2.0 and other custom ones.

You can download the TWRP image of the latest version at the time of writing this material from the link:

The following works on most firmwares, but the Lenovo P780 memory must be partitioned "ROW+"— it is for this type of markup that the image offered for downloading above is intended!

Installing a version of custom recovery different from the one obtained after installing VIBE UI 2.0 can be done various methods and all of them are described in articles on our website! We download the recovery image and place it in the root of the internal storage or on a memory card, and then select the method and follow the appropriate instructions:

Upon completion of installation latest version TWRP Lenovo P780 can be considered fully prepared for installing and replacing with each other any custom firmware intended for partitioning "ROW" And "ROW+". Let's move on to the next step.

Step 3: Install custom via TWRP

As mentioned above, a huge number of unofficial operating systems have been created for the model in question. The choice of one or another solution depends on the user’s preferences, and the installation of a specific shell package designed for TWRP is performed according to the same algorithm.

As an example, we install one of the most popular products, available in various variations for the Lenovo P780 model - MIUI.

There are a large number of port options for this shell; we recommend choosing a solution from one of the well-known romodeling teams.