Lenovo A690

  • Released 2013, January
    134g, 11mm thickness
    Android 2.3.6
    512MB RAM storage, microSD slot
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  • 4.0"
    480x800 pixels
  • 3MP
    480p
  • 512MB RAM
    MT6575
  • 1500mAh
    Li-Ion

Lenovo A690 - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 2100
Speed HSPA
Launch Announced 2013, January. Released 2013, January
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 124 x 65 x 11 mm (4.88 x 2.56 x 0.43 in)
Weight 134 g (4.73 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Display Type TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~56.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
Platform OS Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Chipset Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU PowerVR SGX531
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 512MB RAM, 512MB
Main Camera Single 3.15 MP
Video 480p
Selfie camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth Yes
GPS Yes, with A-GPS
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Misc Colors Black
SAR EU 0.25 W/kg (head)    
Price About 90 EUR

Lenovo A690 - User Reviews

  • Because the phone design is 7 years old and the phone doesn't support most of the unicode standard to support all languages. Buy a new phone.

  • i have a690 mobile and i am not recieve hindi masz in watsup when i open hindi msz he is converted to just like box box box ..... plz help me

  • Backup your MicroSD card so that you can restore it later on. Then go to settings click -PRIVACY-FACTORY DATA RESET. This will erase all the data and downloaded programs from your mobile and microSD card and restore factory settings. After this restore the backup to your mobile. This will start working again. It worked for me. NOTE BACKUP & RESTORE IS A TRICKY SO PRACTICE MANY TIMES TILL YOU ARE CONFIDENT BEFORE YOU VENTURE TO factory data reset.

  • cant log in to play store /google play, anyone knows why? Anyone can help me, how? Thank you

  • Need full version

  • You can get Lenovo A690 4.0.3 from tieba.baidu.com

  • how to upgrade this android version?internal memory is very low just 150mb these r the main fault

  • I have lenovo A690 this phone was installed with the Chinese apps but that apps i want to clear to add another apps so i need your help on how i can remove such apps

  • Internal memmory is only 150 mb not 512 mb Cannot install more applications Average phone

  • a690 has no updte for android v4. the best thing you can do is root your phone and installed a custom rom via cwm,there are 30 available cusotm rom for a690, you ca n see it in needron.

  • how to upgrade lenozo a690 android 2.3.6 to android 4.0.1 ??

  • Hi I have Lenovo A690 , I've notice power light on upper right top doesn't turn on and same goes on the 3 touch buttons below . Can anyone help me pls??? thanks!

  • i have lenovo a690 having power switch jumper problem, can any body have the image to post.

  • why my camera nOt connected :(

  • Hi friends, I can understand your problems with this phone but did any of you tried to check its total compability to it top strengh? I think you hadn't.for me this phone the most amazing phone I ever had do you know that due to its massive hardware It doesn't hangs up and it is the fastest phone I ever had I know that you will be laughing at me belive it or not I have played subway surfer for more than four hours and my top score was 46,24,256.can any one play till this score in a slow mobile.to use it in a perfect manner first install bigger apps to smallest then move the apps to sd card if it dosent have the option try rooting it then finally do not update any inbuilt and downloaded apps. Thankyou I hope this will be useful.

  • how to conect wifie

  • Slow

  • OLA app does not work

  • How to share your sd card to internal storage? please help me :(

  • Can someone help me When i plug the headset the loud speaker is still on

  • I love this phone. Simple, sturdy and does what I want it to do. Youtube, messaging on line, social media. Yes the camera is poor and it does not have a lot internal storage BUT this phone is not designed for that. It's designed to be a music and video player that can surf the web and make calls.

  • Try to google your phone. Lenovo a690 is a superb phone. Try to visit A690 needrom. Thier are 28 roms in there.

  • Root your phone. And intalled new custom ROM. Find your rom at a690 needrom.

  • i have my a690 how to have a extra stora to phone.. or to upgrade...??

  • how to make a root? i haven't tried it yet so that i can install more applications

  • How can I clean the root?

  • most useless and money wasting phone. too low on internal memory that you can only install 4 apps with minimum memory of 2mb. PLEASE DO NOT BUY SUCH PHONE

  • Hi,Please try to back up your phone contacts, sms, call logs, etc by using some backup aps available in googleplay (I use before factory reset. If you just tried factory reset from the Menu-Settings-Privacy settings-Factory data reset, then please try in recovery mode also. ie. 1.Turn off your mobile 2.Press start button & volum up/down button together 3.Press middle menu key (now you will get a menu) 4.Use Volume key to select wipe data/factory rest 5.Press left selection key and go for wiping data 6.Now come to main menu and select wipe cache partition and press left select key 7. finally select reboot system now from the main menu. This process should clear your problem. If it does not work, please 1.use kingo root to root your phone. This application is very safe. 2. Please install Root cleaner (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=c­om.smartprojects.RootCleaner) app. 3. Open Root cleaner and select Full cleaning. It will clean and restart your mobile. I hope this process will help you. (NB: Only few apps require playstore. If you have a laptop better download apps via laptop. play store takes more memory.) I use Wondershare MobileGo for Android to connect my lenovo to laptop via USB cable.

  • Hi, i reset a690 phone to factory default and now i am unable to launch play store. How will i fix this, i have an 8g sd card inserted on it. Do i really have to root it and how? Thanks

  • I have had my Lenovo a690 for 1 year and 5 months. It was a gift from my uncle, so I really didn't have any say in the brand and model. The only good thing about this phone is that it's really sturdy. I swear, it's like the love child of a Nokia 3310 and a typical, low-grade Android phone. It has fallen far too many times than I care to count, but it's still in good working condition. Furthermore, while the screen isn't scratch resistant, there's barely a scratch on mine. However, I think this is more of a testament to how careful an owner I am than to the actual screen quality of Lenovo. Now here comes the nasty parts: THIS. PHONE. S*CKS. To the moon and back. To the square root of infinity. Case in point: the ROM and RAM consist of Lenovo boogers. 512mb, are you kidding me? And there are more than 30 useless. pre-installed apps that, I cannot for the life of me, uninstall. I could only download 5 lightweight apps, and every now and then, I have to delete my SMS inbox because the phone starts complaining that there's not enough storage left. It should be illegal for an Android phone to have a ROM and RAM with less than 1gb. I have actually a mile-long list of rants, but I won't bother. Mostly because when you see this review, you'll think: "Tl;dr." And anyway, I'm planning to buy a new Android phone soon with better specs (and at the same price bracket as this one).

  • go to s e t t i n g

  • by using kingo root

  • how to connect lenovo a690 to wifi?

  • how to root it??

  • Hi good day! For Lenovo A690 mobile the shutter sound can't be turned off until you root it.

  • your mistake. this phone is pretty cool. root your phone, flash a custom rom (ext2sd), b4 installing the rom , partition your sd card is needed, for 4gb use 512 for ext mem, 8 gb use 1014 etc.... me i got 1014 mb in ext mem, using 8 gb sd card.

  • this phone is bulls#!+.. has low storage memory, i can't even install a low memory game.. so, don't buy this phone... this s#!+ ohone..

  • Really a waste of money. can't even install any app more than 1MB. better think a million times before buying this phone. Totally ripped off

  • I would like to ask why my lenovo A690 stopped the process android.process.acore

  • you cant

  • That grammar tho.

  • how can i off the shutter of the camera?..

  • a690 mobile lenova battary

  • Sir, I seem to have problem connecting Kingo to my mobile. how do I do this

  • I endorse with somebody using stupid phone dont buy. Since I have no better word, I simply endorse it with regret for buying A690 lenova. It is not only this set, I recommend not buy any lenova set with the worst after sales service and service center and problem with the set. I saw several people having the problem of low storage space. I have already given my comment in economic times and times of india. can the company open their open their eyes and see what is wrong with this set.

  • I think there is no option to turn of the camera sound.

  • the specs are terrible i rather buy local phone here in Philippines

  • Lenovo A690 is one of the best mobiles I have ever used. It is user friendly. It's camera is average. Blutooth, GPS, GPRS, Bluetooth etc. are excellent. To make the phone most useful go for rooting by using Kingo Root. After rooting you can disable the camera sound (which was not possible earlier), you can remove some unnecessary apps(after backing them up with Titanium app, which you can restore later if you want)and thus can save much more space. After installing all my necessary apps (including whats app, facebook update, google map updates, adobe reader, msoffice reader, skype, dictionaries, cleaning apps, contact and sms apps, etc.) I still have around 80mb free in Lenovo A690. Highly customizable. Offcourse there is a problem of unrecognizing phonebook contacts sometimes. Just use rootcleaner app. It will rectify this problem instantly. I encourage people to buy this phone. Edwin Gomez

  • How to turn off camera sounds

  • How to repair the OS when the Android Gingerbread of Lenovo A690 gets corrupted?? I had given it for servicing but they say that it cannot be repaired?? So what to do?? Please help me out?

  • Help... How to delete the "workspaces" in the homescreen? By default it has 5 workspaces span across the screen, and I only need 1 so my wallpaper could fit. How to do this?

  • Pls suggest an alternative to download more apps.. plssssss

  • Horrible phone.. cant download any application coz of low internal memory.. stupid phone pls don buy it..

  • this is a cool phone..

  • this phone sucks. i bought it like 3 months ago and now its lcd is broken. it has no history of mishandle or whatsoever. i went to my friend to have my phone check and he also had a costumer with the same problem i have. if you want to have a lenovo phone, try a516 or higher for assurance that your phone will last longer. i have a a516 now and runs very smooth

  • some of the basic operations on device can be read at the user manual, take some time to read it..

  • Anybody has used Firefox on dis mobile? Can it open desktop websites?

  • guys can you help how to turn off camera shutter?

  • how to root?

  • Find it in google, all procedure is on the net, its up too you if your are wlling to update ur phone.

  • Know ur phone first. Try to google ur phone, thier are 29 diff kind of custom rom of a690, just flash it in cwm.

  • Root ur phone.intalled custom rom. Me i got 800 mb, internal mem.

  • This phone is kind of good for music, and long life bat, but for apps and internet, it always pop some shit, like "low phone storage" this phone is really sucks! now I'm just using it for texting, calling, listen to music!

  • yes its low on memory and no root

  • no phone space no updation

  • May I know where is this phone made? The manual book is in Chinese and the phone is the worst ever! 1st, low on memory. Other than that, I've only used this for 3 days and now it can't even be switched on.

  • Don't buy this phone..i am using this phone by one year and has too many complaints..this phone has OS problem when i get the incoming call from someone who already in my phonebook the phone shows the unknown no's sometimes...very low internal memory so won't able to install or updates any app..I make humble request to all users don't buy it..

  • how to root phone memory...

  • worst ever! think a thousand times before you buy this phone. you will regret it for the rest of your life. first,i cant read text message especially in silent mode unless i un-silent it. i placed it in my pocket then when i checked it back, it deleted all my saved text messages. whenever i turn it off, it looses the playlists i saved, so you need to setup it again. i cant install any apps even at 1mb. this phone sucks! they should have never released this.

  • memory is too low,can't download any application.... most irritating :(

  • Root ur phone first using the root kit above, you can download the update rom at the needrom (a690ext-binhdb) . Good luck.

  • Where I can find that a690driver to gain a 750mb?please answer

  • have same problems with yours.. mine's not charging anymoree. have u fixed yours already?

  • this fone is good you just have to download some applications for u to be able to download some games and applications but in my case the problem is the the battery and the charger, iv been charging it for allday and nothong seeems to happen.. anyone encounter dis kind of problem?. and other charger doesnt seem to fit in this fone.....

  • How to root this model a690 ? *sorry rip english

  • definitely the worst mobile device I have ever used. super low in memory, cannot even install apps more than 1MB. when in silent mode, when text comes in it force close the messagign service and wont be able to read it until you unsilent the phone. when you connect phone via usb, all playlists are deleted so you need to create it again everytime. one time it erased all text messages in my inbox for some reason. if i were you, never buy such phone. id rather use a basic phone than this dumb phone.

  • This is the very very worst mobile. I have even seen,memory is toooo low & if memory showing enough for apps downloading it shows every time insufficient memory & battery is also not suitable for android,waste of money,irrrritating set,dont buy plz..............

  • This is the very very worst mobile. I have even seen,memory is toooo low & if memory showing enough for apps downloading it shows every time insufficient memory & battery is also not suitable for android,waste of money,irrrritating set,dont buy plz...............

  • This is the worst mobile i have even seen,memory is toooo low & if memory showing enough for apps downloading it shows every time insufficient memory & battery is also not suitable for android,waste of money,irrrritating set,dont buy plz

  • lenovo a690 white screen problem?

  • Can I use my a690 in canada?

  • Plzzz. Help. My A690 cant install any apps. What should i do??

  • I have lenovo A590 android, am having problem with the wireless LAN. If I connect the wireless LAN, within few seconds the signal strength will go down and the next thing that happens is that the status will change from connected mode to saved, secured with WPA, once this happens it will not browse again until I turn the WLAN off and on again, its continues like that and it freezes most times. And I want to if I can get lenovo store application and lenovo service application, how can I get the apps.

  • ...how can i upgrade my a690..??? plz answer???

  • Download the ff . Sp flashtool, a690 driver, a690_s013, and a690 root. After rooting update ext2 xperia flash it in cwm, for me i got 1 gb int mem, 750 mb avail for user , using only a 4 gb sdcard. What a good phone.

  • Root your phone. This is a very good phone.

  • R u xure. I root my phone and upgrade for now i got 750 mb int mem using only a 4 gb sdcard.

  • it does not support hindi

  • my a690 doesn`t charge even i used different cellphone charger, what should i do>?

  • I am used this mobile for six months. in this mobile I have a low battery backup, ram, rom and 2g internet is very slow. don`t take this mobile never.

  • my dear friends ....pls dont go for this model.....it is always on complaint....i faced complaint for 2 times in 9 months ....i am totally dis appionted ...and for each complaint it takes one month for spare replacement

  • My phone always states that the memory is full but I have an 8G memory card. Storage of downloads are in the SD card. It seems that the unit is looking for a second SD card everytime I attempted to downloads.

  • Is this Phone Dual Sim - dual stand by. Because, when I am speaking on one Sim and someone call on my second sim, it will not connect. Actually it should give a waiting call. Anyone has any idea?? Phone is like this or any call setting needed?

  • How to turn off camera sound in LENOVO A690. I couldn't see the option anywhere. Can anyone tell me please ? And sometimes contact numbers are not visible in the phonebook. And also showing the number like UNKNOWN when any one calling to me or when i am calling to other. What might be the problem? Please answer these.

  • Look at the setting > storage , you can see the exact in mem of your phone.

  • My Lenovo A690 is suddenly not detecting the SIM which is already in use.Please advise...

  • turn on the unknown resources in the application in the settings

  • Ok. I made it also in my phone.

  • Root your phone.

  • I manage to increase my internal memory up to 2 gb.

  • good one

  • how to root this phone :(

  • Pls tell me how to root my lenovo A690

  • can you teach me how to root this phone? plsss reply

  • I rooted my phone last 2 weeks. And I use go luncher for my view. When I join with my computer, the luncher and locker doesn't work until restart the phone. Honw can I make to connect my phone smoothly with my computer. Please reply to my account ( [email protected]).

  • Sexy phone

  • the replacement period is already over. I will just leave it as it is. but i will commend the battery because even it is not full charged,it took me days to actually have it battery empty.thanks by the way for the concern

  • how can I calibrate the letters on keypad?

  • how can i off the shatter of the camera ???? it embarrass me to take photos

  • Guys, how can I transfer saved applications from my phone memory to my SD card? Thanks!

  • can i know how you rooted it to increase internal memory and wat was the cost of it

  • my phone is already rooted. how do i know the exact internal memory of my phone (MB)?

  • you have to root ur phone. i root my a690 now i can move my app to my sd card.

  • Bring it back to the store u got it from. It seems that there is something wrong with it. Since u just got it, there is still a warranty. Have it replaced a.s.a.p!!!

  • the camera sucks... everything is blurry

  • It can be use for skype!? So I can downlod it!?

  • can lenovo a690 upgraded to ics software?

  • sim 1 is 3G, sim 2 is Edge

  • my lenovo a690 is just 2 weeks old. My experience so far is great but i only have one concern with this phone. When my phone got charged for the first time, it really took so long so I thought it was normal. I waited and after 3 hours the phone displayed that it is 99%. after 2 hours, it is still 99% so i decided to take the battery and return it again and turned my phone again. now it is fully charged. the second time I charged my phone. the same thing happened, ijust turned off my cp and turned it on again immediately and it said that it is full. today i charged it again and i really waited for my phne to get full charged . it was 5hours already and it is still 96%. i waited i guess 3 hours more and no improvement at all so i decided to take it without even getting fully charged. i am so worried that my battery will detoriate or my phone will be damaged i will do the things that i did before. so i am asking if what should i do? is the problem with the battery or phone?

  • can you help me my lenovo a690 can upload a application my phone said: can"not install,then error detected and insuffcient storage available but my memory 8GB was been have some space can you help me please.

  • can you teach me how to root this phone. plzzz....

  • Rooted and upgraded firmware with ext2sd option..now I have 4GB internal memory..speedy bastard indeed on a gingerbread platform :-)

  • There is a huge memory after rooting

  • No more internal memory for this Mobile... Don't purchase in this Mobile...

  • lack of internal memory and I think its have a problem in this phone. Its not good

  • its as good as basic, don't expect too much from this phone. i thought before i bought, it is something different since they are new to mobile phones but it is so DEPRESSING. too low in internal memory, you cant even download any game on it regardless if you have 32GB external/SD mmc.

  • always saying low space memory..ive had 1.2G available..apps for download only just 15mb! i cant really continue installing.....

  • yesterday i bought LENOVO A690 mobile. everthing is fyn upto now except EAR PHONES. ear phones are very very bad. Its better to replace the earphones for who have already purchased the mobile and replace them in unsold packs. Many people shows much interest on earphones.

  • Sucks! Cannot download anything! Service center can't explain further about model. Mainly for call and text... A Nokia 5110 would've been more satisfactory... Tsk-tsk...

  • The Phone Camera is Manual. After Sales Service is very very bad. No one takes responsibility after selling phone. Company doesnt support anything.. Dont buy any Lenovo Phone in Future... Even after 2 months no parts are available..

  • lenovo a690 ....kobe bryant will not love this lenovo model,

  • Camera quality is a very poor. This not 3.5mega pixel camera.

  • No more internal memory for this mobile... Don't purchase in this mobile...

  • Which rom are you using??

  • Why no game application

  • How to know the emergency number?

  • 1. how can i change the keyboard from querty to 3x4 or others keyboard settings, i hate to use querty keyboard because when i use to type txt message it always go to wrong letter :-(... 2. how can i disabled camera sound? slow response in internet connection... for me i'm satisfied with this kind of phone :-(

  • How can i root lenovo a690

  • how to install temple run 2 to my lenovo A690

  • cama not work

  • how to expand the internel of lenovo a690..???

  • Yes. Temple Run, candy crush, minion rush, etc. :)

  • Does this phone play the android game like temple run smoothly. plz reply.

  • This phone is not bad as it seems. In fact, I liked this phone. Got good screen size, the response is not bad. got some problem with multitouch though. Rooting this phone will Bring out its full features. I Expanded the internal memory of this phone by up to 1.5gb by using custom rom.. Good phone

  • you have to restart your phone and clear all running apps.

  • last tym i buy 8 gb memory card but when i start downloading,i....it always say low phone storage..help me please..

  • Check out the settings. -.-

  • Why I can't turn on my bluetooth? I'm using it before but yesterday when I'm clicking the bluetooth button nothing happens. I can't enable it. I don't know why. Help me guys. :(

  • Insuficient storage........ Duhhh. Worst phone.Low on space.... Waaahhh.

  • I am using this phone was very poor in all ways

  • Bought this phone last week and its performance was really great. I just use this to call and text someone. Apps aren't really important for me since i have an ipad. The battery lasted for like 3 DAYS!! Its really AWESOME! Its good for its price. ;) so happy i bought this. ;)

  • Hey dude. When you install the applications they will be saved to the Phone memory so go to setting and go to manage application and the move the app to SD CARD.

  • i tried to install ebooks to my lenovo a690, but i cant open it,its not working!i dunno whats wrong. please help me. thank you! and yeah, this fon has low memory space

  • try this rom & follow instruction. u must have cwm on ur phone & ext partition on ur sd card

  • I have a brand new Lenovo A690. Its BLUETOOTH is not working. Every time someone/somebody sends me a file, it ALWAYS FAIL. I went to the place where we bought it and they dont want to replace it because it have a scratch. A SINGLE, SMALL Scratch on it. TSK!

  • how to increase my internal memory...

  • is anyone knows were i can root my a690 in Davao, Panabo or Tagum city. pls.......

  • Better get the a390, this phone sucks bigtime versus hes small brother (a390).

  • Better get the A390 if you're really bent on buying a Lenovo phone. The main problem with this phone is it's really low internal memory - ther's so many pre-installed apps that can't be uninstalled!The apps are utterly useless yet you can't uninstall them! If you can go for an LG,Samsung or Sony set - you'll be much better off I think.

  • low memory in a690 & low battery in a 390. wakeup lenova. sooner the better

  • Low memory. I super hate this phone. Everything s great except for the low internal memory. Why do they even made this kind of phone???

  • Can anyone help me detect the problem on my phone. I can't make outgoing calls if I search directly on my phonebook. But if anyone from my contact list calls me, I can call them back by accessing their number through my logs. Does anyone has encountered this issue of mine?

  • Hey guys, Is there someone knows what are the most common defect of lenovo A390 mobile phone? Because for now I am planning to buy it. Hoping for the best opinion. Thank you! ;)

  • Hey guys, Is there someone knows what are the most common defect of lenovo A390 mobile phone? Because for now I am planning to buy it. Hoping for the best opinion. Thank you! ;)

  • is anyone knows were i can root my a690 in Davao, Panabo or Tagum city. pls.......

  • Just go to messaging>setting and find messages storage and use phone memory not in sim.

  • complaint raised 40 days not rettified lenovo cell phone service spare parts shortage

  • is this handset is good in this price

  • is 3g available only on sim 1 or ican i use it alternatively on either sim,ofcourse one at a time on my lenovo a690.guys please help me out!!

  • download apps to your computer and then transfer them to sd card with a data cable ....now install games ....helps to remove low memory problem to some extent..

  • Skype new version didn't work my a690. Can u give any solution

  • low in memory.... is there any ways to upgrade the storage??? duh????

  • How to root it please? :)

  • How to root it please? :)

  • just root it and use link2sd and config it, or use stock rom that you can google it

  • i cant receive messages anymore because it says that memory is full!!!gggrrrr

  • how to fix a big letter on message ?

  • i feel its not a great one.i just bought it.but now its volume button not working and headset jack dead.and the thing everyone say storage problem.i cant install applications even it has free space in sd card. oh.really fed up.

  • It is very great phone i love it but the very sad thing is that my lenovo a690's sd card is so low i can't download games that are great it's ok if you have money to upgrade its sd card you can Philippine money cost about 350php if in dollar maybe 6 dollars only but its great the problem only is the storage of the phone 512mb only you can upgrade it

  • o my G so very low memory!.. plan to buy another phone! i hate you lenovo..

  • how to switch off its camera sounds? its really annoying when your in public...

  • waaa...the space sucks..every time i try downloading,it always says insufficient memory..:(

  • it was totally crap even if i set it to download file to the removable sd card that have over 4 gb of free space and it says that memory full it was so sad to hear that i hope that this will be resolve by the lenovo company

  • it was totally crap it says that the memory was full even if it was set to download file to the removable sd card that has a free space of over 4 gb and it say that the memory is full how shit was that, lenovo was crap ever

  • its very sad.....i had bought phone for rs.8000 20 days ago.but nw i find that it is comming by 6000.what can i do?

  • hi from this u r phone will be good.. remove sd card.then format ur phone after format.insert sd then go to setings.>app>prefrd installtion>select removle sdcard.ok.then stard downloading .wat ever u can if this solution works.send me reply [email protected].

  • So dissappointed, can't move files form sd to phne....vice versa........answering calls also difficult and downloading sucks big time I wonder if manufacturing was actually complete before goning on sale......

  • Its just obselete on day one of manufacture. Cannot move files around......sd to phne memory and vice versa. Downloading files is a disaster............ Hope the manufacturer actually completed their job on the A690 before going to the market. Mines up for sale..........$15.00 will do for a 5 days old handset. Crap crap crap

  • Always low on space! im so disappointd in ths fone! I thought i am the only one who's xperiencng ths! Bt its sad that we are MANY. :-(

  • Why is it that its so hard to install app when theres still a space on my memcrd and internal storage as well?! It's always insufficient when i am dwnloadng. Bt when i check it, it stil have free space:-(

  • Hi please give me some hints for making installed in memory because I don't like internal memory its very low how can I use this useless mobile

  • This must be pull-out in the market! it so unfair this phone is unrooted yet, and low in space ugghh how could anyone enjoy having ds phone? its price is as expensive as the high quality phones .. im just really disappointed

  • Ugghh thats my major problem too im so disappointed

  • low in space even though i try to move my applications to sdcard, another it states that i have to delete files coz my phone might crash , wherein fact ive deleted all the apps and files in this phone! wattheheck?

  • That is because the phone is automatically saving all the apps in the phone memory instead of SD card. Of what i hear, you cannot transfer these to the SD card. Should you find a way, help me too :-p

  • in that case how is this a good phone ?

  • For Moving applications to SD Card: Pl follow the steps: Settings->Applications Manager->Downloaded->select the application you want to move-> Find the tab 'Move to SD Card' Tab just below the application usage data-> just click to move. Pl note that only some programs (that too only you have downloaded) can be moved to SD cards. The default applications that wee came up with your android version can not be moved to SD card. If you see the message of Memory full means that your phone's internal memory was full and it need not be your SD card memory. Try to move some applications to SD card or uninstall some applications or just uninstall the updates of some default programs. Better solution look for some good mobiles that have more internal memory

  • Yes, you can install and use skype but need a some space in your Lenovo

  • Hi. Can you please tell me how to root this phone? I also like the phone but i don't like the internal storage because it's so low. Can you please teach me how to root it? Thanks. Hoping for your reply. :)

  • I feel the mobile phone is good however the support people are worst than expected..It has been 15 days that my phone is in the service center and they have nt dispatched the mother board for the phone. It has been just 2 months and the phone is screwed in the mother board. I would never recommend this phone to any one

  • Thr is vry shor internal memory for aap it jst 150 m.b its suck ut

  • yes

  • my sd card is 4gb and just one fourth of it just being used.. how come that when i downdloading games or any apps it says that i dont have enough space in my memory ..can anyone teach me how to solve thus problem????

  • Everytime i answer a call the screen shuts down. Whats this????

  • Guiz pls tell me is that able to perform Skype calling?

  • how can I move the applications such as games to sd card?pls. help..

  • not a very good phone in its price range. having low ram n not a fine camera. n its net browsing speed is also very slow... so plz think b4 purchase...

  • Low internal memory (the most i really don't like about this phone). you have to root this first before you can use this better which is risky for those who don't know how to root. OS is gingerbread. can't mute the shutter sound. it's hard to hold when you're taking your own picture. interface is not that good. no next line for massaging. 3.15MP camera. lack of settings. i'm not satisfied. the only thing i really like is contacts, gallery and google media player :).

  • Can someone provide a rooting kit for this phone? Thanks.

  • Once I confused, but it's easy, just touch at the thread at bottom left and pull to upper right with your another finger.. that's it.. :D

  • Hi. How do you turn off the shutter sound of the camera? I've exerted all of my effort but I can't find a way to turn it off. Pls help. Cheers :)

  • Were i can root my a690?

  • How can i set message font? pls i need help

  • You can't move all your apps to sd card, but try apps2sd so that you can move your "movable" apps

  • This is a good phone.You just need to root it so that you can install more games. Good phone if you're a gamer, bad camera for a 3.15mp.

  • how i can transfer my application on sd card? i need your help guys.

  • It's a good phone and I really like it but the internal memory is so low. Since some of you said that it can be solved by rooting it, can anyone please teach me or rather tell me how to root Lenovo A690? I would appreciate any help and I need to know how to root it because the internal memory is driving me crazy. Thank you! :)

  • im planning choose this unit in smart Plan 349, is this unit work well on games? or should I pick other unit?

  • in reducing of font from your lenovo a690 is not a problem if you can not explore you can find that the way android play a vital role.

  • This Phone is not as good as Lenovo Brand Deserves....Lenovo-A 690....Poor voice..sometimes touch doesn't work...delayed name display...I am not satisfied with this....

  • m thnkng to buy ds phone. do u thnk i wont regret by mkng ds choice???

  • sir on my mobileA690 i cannot download any application like viber,games, pdf,or any applications during downloading message is flashed that low memory whereas i am saving on sd card having memory of1.9gb

  • third class touch. autu rotate does not wrk. no games and other apps down loaded still shows low storage memory.

  • thank you for the feedbacks and opinions.

  • yes, but install go launcher ex on your phone first. There are no built in themes for that phone. The go launcher ex can put a theme on your phone..

  • Why my phone Lenovo A690 cannot downloaded some or more application (Out of Space)even if have more available storage in external memory which i have been selected to locate memory storage.

  • can i change the lenovo A690 themes?

  • can i change the lenovo A690 themes?

  • when i charge the battery. i cannot touch the screen what should i do?

  • go to settings, chose language and keyboard,,, you can check or uncheck the autocorreck...better to explore

  • use your finger tip touch from top to bottom part,, then drag closer your finger you will notice the font size will change

  • use your finger tip, touch the screen from top to bottom part and drag your finger closer,, you notice font getting smaller,, thats it

  • the camera is not good enough, its just like a imitation ... other application and features are not working,, its only display,,i regret why i chose lenovo a690.. better to buy samsung or LG brand...its hard to dowload app.

  • we also have the same problem, have u fixed yours????i dont know how to reduce the font of the message in my inbox

  • I have used this phone for a month and I feel that the inbuilt memory is low which the worst part..

  • how do I change the font size in my messages? It just got big after i inserted it in my pocket without locking the phone.

  • Hell o.... for those who are not rooted ... Better install clean master from playstore.. it helps a lot guys.. it clears cache.browser history that consumes very low 149mb etc....

  • hai iam using last 10 days.the internal memory is very low and i dont know clearly about this company.and warrenty now this is okkk but in hyderabad the price is highhhh

  • this phone is a good match when it comes to price and capability. better game experience and best for web browsing. however, i find it hard to connect the liveview smartwatch through bluetooth i guess this is the only prob for me. the rest is awesome! also tested the drop test about 5ft and still it has incridible signal quality compared to other smartphones.

  • I have purchased just 10 day before!I feel this is a amazing one!Nice Display...Better Still& Video Results...Data Connectivity...Better Battery...Best price....and Lenovo Branded...MY Ratings------8/10.

  • is this upgradable to some advanced version of android?

  • Thanks for the help

  • How to change the font size in reading the text messages?

  • hi, before buying beware that it have only 512mb ram which in actual is only 150mb and you fun out of internal memory in first update itself and so far i didn;t got option to rooting to use sd memory for application installation. other wise fone is fine for Rs. 7000 in India...

  • yes

  • hey i need some help how to disable autocorrect on this phone?

  • What do you expect from this smartphone under 4+k You must research and review before you buy something or else you will regret like you do now. Buy some high end smartphone if your not satisfied to your phone like this. Helllllooooo budget friendly.lenovo brand's origin is china.

  • Use your hsdpa connectivity istead gprs edge. Im not having trouble with hsdpa connectivity. Get some tower to increase your data connectivity lol.....

  • Best smartphone under 8000.

  • The best... U will love it... Loveeeee it

  • superb phone at this price range.

  • hello. i have been a new user of this phone (lenovo a690), and I really enjoying this phone. my question is how can i expand the internal memory, co'z some of the application that i want to install need some more memory. how can i root my memory like what you said. hoping for your response. thank you :)

  • what is rooting? will the company give warranty after rooting

  • + points. 1.Very good display.Better pixel density&colors. 2.Decent battery. 3.Good voice quality -points. 1.Very low internal memory(100 MB) Remember you can't move all the apps to SD card. Even if you move it is partial.some part remains in phone memory. 2.Touch unresponsive at times. 3.Very weak GPRS connectivity. takes 5 min to download 200kb app. Youtube never opened on GPRS. 4.Wifi runs but slower than expected. 5.no HD video support even on MX player. 6.Still runs on 2.3.6 GB no updates forever. 7.Out of the box earphones are crap. Negatives are more than expected. Please don't buy this phone just bcoz its cheap. This device is simply waste of money even at the cheap price.

  • Go to settings, manage applications, choose an application then move it to your sdcard or if you are capable of doing some technical things try to look for "link to sd" applications but you need to be "rooted" to be able to do this, just a reminder "read a lot before doing thins" if you don't want to mess up with your phone.

  • pls tell me how to expand the internal memory of LENOVO A690... thanks a lot...

  • this phone is kind of good, for internal storage problem, we can rooting this device, there is a lot information about how to rooting lenovo a690. i use this phone for 2 month untill now, and there is no problem on my handheld. the perfomance is very awesome for playing high end games, compare to price of this handheld.

  • Go to Settings then manage applications.. try to clear cache of all your running applications. T.Y

  • Would you to share the weblink, thats very important for us, thanks :)

  • what is the best solution when phone says low on space?(phone storage space is getting low?)

  • i can't use apllications properly like fb messenger cause it always says that "phone storage space is getting low" why is that?

  • same here dono how to fix it . it says your phone memory is almost full...

  • how much internal memory does it have ?

  • an android smartphone is not 100% "open" software and rooting makes your device "hypnotized" to you. so that you can fiddle around in your system software. If you do it, your warranty goes of. go to xda developers or google and search : root lenovo a690

  • Affordable android fone. nice pixel density. can play some high end games. Negative. User interface is not that good. Tft screen when composing msg. Is not good. Low on internal storage memory 149mb only.

  • Affordable android fone. nice pixel density. can play some high end games. Negative. User interface is not that good. Tft screen when composing msg. Is not good. Low on internal storage memory 149mb only.

  • can lenovo a690 work in canada? is this quadband?

  • i hav nvr seen a phn like this........its vry smooth and fast,i have download some hd games like angry birds space hd,contract killer 1,2,frontline commander 1,2 n most wanted.its a wonderfull gaming device,buy it u love it, n dnt forget to root it.

  • what is rooting?..... and how does it work?... can anyone pls do show me how its done?..

  • what about the price? is that cheaper? if not, forget it..

  • yes, it has only 149mb internal storage. but i have 1gb after rooting it. u just dont know how to tweak it.. lol..

  • sure. it runs well and so smooth. even temple run 2. all u need is just rooting this phone..

  • this ph doesnt match the price while having its low internal space of abt 150mb it would be difficult to get experience of android i would suggest u to buy IDEA AURUS 2 which is quite better than lenevo a690 in specs and comes with latest android jelly bean unlike lenovo a690

  • very good phone, just have to tweak it a bit. upgrade ROM, buy class 10 sdcard, root phone, flash Google Apps (gapps), instal link2sd or alike apps, manually link apps to sdcard (default installation: phone/internal) and done. despite only have 165 MB phone/internal memory, I think it's a remarkable phone at this price. my ROM:

  • pls dnt buy this phone due to its very low ROM and internal memory is only 150 mb u wont enjoy the collection of app only removing apparently all the time.there is no any upgradation like ICS 4. battery. backup is so poor without any use. ...dnt attracted by Brand name

  • I love you baby ko!!! :)

  • is temple run game supporting for this mobile

  • i've use this phone for a week. conclusion: this is the most valuable phone, i can guarantee you'll never find better phone on this price. the good: give u more than you've paid, no lag for HD games (very good due to its price), wide 4' screen with high pixel density, very responsive touchscreen with multi-touch up to 2 fingers, dual on sim, and many more. the bad: poor quality camera (i don't really care about the camera due to its price), low internal storage (u can solve this by rooting it and using link2sd, actually i've installed more than 40 apps-some of them HD games). conclusion: very wise choice do to its price. you'll never regret buying this. (i got it BNIB for $129,5 with 1 year warranty). recommended!!

  • a390 has better spec....android 4.0, 5mp shooter, 10.1mm thick and has better design.

  • a390 has better spec than this..android ics, 5mp cam,10.1mm thick and has better design..

  • I think this phone is low quality. Earphone,charger in the package is very bad. i know lenovo brand have good quality in laptops but in cellular phone i dont know if it is substantial

  • i cant download anything my phone said insuficient storage even i change sd card in to 16gig. can somebody help me

  • can anyone help, i downloaded a game on playstore which i cant cancel. any inputs?

  • this device doesn't have compass

  • try to press the volume down while on write message

  • you can pinch the screen,like zooming,to decrease or increase the font size.

  • The font size of my phone Lenovo A690 in conversion or message box was very big. Can someone help me how to change it? Coz there are no font size setting. Please Help me

  • can i download instagram using this phone?

  • internet conection very fast over hsdpa network,

  • im using dis phone is there any guard available in market or any online store for guards

  • Is the audio quality good?is the loudspeaker loud?Im a die hard audiophile. Thanx

  • Upgrade of ICS or Jelly bean available for Lenovo A690 ?

  • buy sony xperia tipo dual at 10000₹. ics 512mb ram 800mb rom 2.5gb int memry i used from 6 months best performance paisa vasool!

  • i am using this set by i never face prob u mention so immediately contact lenovo service centre abt d issue

  • friends..v cant upgrade the os to ics... I am using this phone from 3 months and i have tried all the ways to upgrade it... I have also rooted it but I didn't found any ics rom for it. bitter but true. camera quality is very poor . PLUS POINT is that its a hardcore gaming device with no lags. its gaming performance is even better than samsung galaxy advanced .

  • i m using this phone for 3 days and it gets heated when charged..

  • I am very much amazed by the Specs of the phone, but I have some query: 1. Is there any problem regarding heating or Restarting? 2. In India, there is no service center yet for phones of Lenovo, how they will provide support? Can anybody answer these please? I want to buy it soon but don't get the confidence about support. How is the useability after one month or more? Can someone review who have used it more than a month?

  • can anyone tell me that what about the touch of this phone is touch better than the Samsung galaxy y processing of this phone please tell me can we transfer the apps to sd card i want to buy this phone

  • maybe this phone dont have compass sensor.. and other things: the camera dont have autofocus function, and the os is old. maybe if lenovo give the ics, that would be better..

  • Can we upgrade the os

  • hi people i have been using this phone from past one week, its been an amazing experience. The screen gives a great look. the touch on the screen is very smooth, sound clarity is good, and the scratch proof portion at the back makes the mobile more safe. very good battery back up. one draw back is the Camera clarity could have been better. At this price is a Superb model. pls go for it.

  • hai i am using lenovo a690 for few days im hpy with dis phone i add images to contacts but the images or not displaying when outgoing or incoming call wt to do plz tell me

  • this's a good mobile I ever used.the display clarity is very good.the only disadvantage is the internal memory.the camera quality is OK and 512 mb ram is usefull for playing games like temple run.

  • Compass is not working. Pls advice

  • super mobile

  • is it a at&t phone

  • lenovo can you upgrade the os to ics??

  • Is this dual stand-by?

  • Actually the Camera Specification is 3.2 MP. but the actual quality will be 2 MP. Still this phone really awesome at this price level. Very good battery back up

  • lenovo can you upgrade the os to ics??

  • have a flash player or not ? Please reply...

  • I like this phone.This budget have a one mobile is very rare.This mobile is picture clarity very amazing. I like lenovo.

  • Thanks for your information

  • No. It should have up-gradable OS like converting to Jelly-Bean or ICS. But unfortunately it does not have.. :(.. Even I am waiting for the same since this phone is amazing..

  • How is this phones camera performance? I mean gsmarena tells this phone has 3.15mp but other sites tell it has only 2mp. pls reply anyone. And is it fast? or loggy in some applications or games.

  • can we upgrade this android version to latest one?

  • Yes, black colour only.....

  • Is this a china phone?

  • I think its a great phone with low price...The colour is only Black ??? I hope white colour...black only ??? REALLY ??? please more information about the colour

  • good phone.

  • How about the colour of Headset cover ? black only ?

  • I think it is a good phone.. True value for money.. I want to buy this phone... But what about the Lenovo mobiles life? & If its battery back up will reach up to the nokia's one... Now im using a Nokia mobile from 2 years... I think Nokia is the best among all others... Please give me some information...

  • Hi, I bought this phone a week ago, I am happy with this phone and after all Brand Lenovo. Some back points are there but still I am love in it..... Everything is so called fine and good....with Lenovo A690..... Ron.

  • Please compare Karbonn A15 and Lenovo A690. which one i can go far... pls suggest.

  • not a bad phone............

  • "Insufficient Storage Available" What to do if getting message 'insufficient storage available

  • this handset can play flash content or have adobe flash player ?

  • Amazing phone ........

  • Amazing phone.... Speed - awesome Camera - OK Games - Great graphics I am just loving dis ... :)

  • I am using this phone from 1 week. trust me this rock solid phone at wthat price its available. display is same as p700i 233 pixels. battery back up is also good.

  • Can Somebody tell me about the battery backup...?

  • is the picture acurate? i think the main camera is in the upper center of the phone not in the upper left side

  • Thanks !. Please compare Karbonn A15 and Lenovo A690. which one we can go far... pls suggest.

  • what about battery backup?????

  • impossible

  • Hi users, can we upgrade this phone to Ice Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.. pls reply

  • A good phone at its price, pretty smooth, good screen, buy 8gb class10 sdcard, spare 2gb for ext2 (additional internal) and you can add tons of apps. No worried of flash and front cam since never use it. Exactly Price to perform

  • camera is very bad

  • Great phone! so affordable yet great Specs! Im gonna buy this surely :)

  • already launch in Indonesia at exactly 90 euro ... I think Lenovo will have very good chance to rise ...

  • Super phone. Add 4gb internal memory and front cam n flash @ a price of ₹9000.

  • Good phone But camera not good

  • So Smooth!!!

  • Its a single core processor like Galaxy S or S duos not dual core as in S2 ! RAM is 512 MB against 768 MB in Galaxy S or S duos , but that's not a big issue Lack of front cam,LED FLASH and ROM at 512 MB is a bit of a downer, But 1. 99.99% users don't use front cam ever 2. Night or low light photography will be missed for sure 3. ROM is a minor issue with 16GB micro SD Cards as little as 8 US dollars now !

  • Minimum Budget, All Product exiting features,Look wise Sexy.... Good one.

  • A very nice touch screen phone...within ur budget...true value for money....i like it!!

  • Nice phone looking also and cpu 1ghz same like s2 only one thing camera mega pixel.... Otherwise best budjet phone....