Lenovo A889

  • Released 2014, May
    192g, 9mm thickness
    Android 4.2.2
    8GB storage, microSD slot
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  • 6.0"
    540x960 pixels
  • 8MP
    Video recorder
  • 1GB RAM
    MT6582
  • 2500mAh
    Li-Ion

Lenovo A889 - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
Speed HSPA
Launch Announced 2014, May
Status Available. Released 2014, May
Body Dimensions 164 x 85.4 x 9 mm (6.46 x 3.36 x 0.35 in)
Weight 192 g (6.77 oz)
SIM Dual SIM
Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 6.0 inches, 99.2 cm2 (~70.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~184 ppi density)
Platform OS Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU Mali-400MP2
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 8GB 1GB RAM
Main Camera Single 8 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video Yes
Selfie camera Single VGA
Video
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 3.0
GPS Yes, with A-GPS
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Misc Colors White
Models A889
Price About 120 EUR

Lenovo A889 - User Reviews

  • Cannot tranfer file because thi phone not support otg

  • Yes its can, use method which is known as 'root app only'. Another one of oneclickroot popular app is Kingoroot app. Just go to their official website to downloaded then install as normally you did installed app from Google Play. Launch the app and follow their guide as they ask you to did then the app will automatically working by itself to run rooting process for you device, you just need a little patience to wait for until its done successfully rooting.

  • Yes its can, use method which is known as 'root app only'. Another one of oneclickroot popular app is Kingoroot app. Just go to their official website to downloaded then install as normally you did installed app from Google Play. Launch the app and follow their guide as they ask you to did then the app will automatically working by itself to run rooting process for you device, you just need a little patience to wait for until its done successfully rooting.

  • Yes its can, use method which is known as 'root app only'. Another one of oneclickroot popular app is Kingoroot app. Just go to their official website to downloaded then install as normally you did installed app from Google Play. Launch the app and follow their guide as they ask you to did then the app will automatically working by itself to run rooting process for you device, you just need a little patience to wait for until its done successfully rooting.

  • How?can it be done without PC?

  • Can i root it without pc??

  • how to disabled fake location on lenovo A889..?

  • My phone settings is not display n play stor also not working.plz let me how to solve problem.tq

  • using a889 got same problem. play store ain't working at all can someone please tell me what to do

  • Use custom ROM is recommended. Same Android OS. All includes FM Radio and Play Store in 1 file.

  • My phone lenovo 889 .same problem ,but now hd camera installed , take video hd camera send from wp friend 's.

  • Hi I'm lenevo user, and I've been using this phone for 3years already but my problem is, play store doesn't work with the phone anymore, can someone tell me how will I solve my problem with this phone.

  • same

  • i have the same problem.

  • Yes

  • Hai.. Im lenovo A889 user. Think already almost 4 years using this phone.. My problem is every time i've share a video through whatsapp apk with my contacts they cannot see it. What they saw is a blur video. Just only voices appear..can you help me

  • Why Not working compass??

  • check your APN setting.... Insert manual,

  • my a889 screen becoming yellowish while my friend a889 did not.... how to fix this rather than changing its LCD?

  • Any upgrade system 5.1.1 for lenovo a889?

  • system update

  • just root the device

  • Lenonvo a899 ineed back and glass protector

  • Problem notification is not work while I play a game

  • hi dude , i'm having the same problem too ...really have no idea on how to fix it ,even i've reset factory and reboot it many times , but it still stuck on the lenovo logo for a very long time.

  • Yes cool I set my cpu frequency up to 1.3 ghz And add 1gb of Ram and it's running game smoothly. Ohhhhhsssseeeemmmm

  • Maybe your recovery is probably problem The things you need to do is 1charge your battery 80 percent above 2remove sim card and sd 3press the volume buttons up and down together with the power button 4until the scree on and show factory mode 5u just only to select the (emmc)and select it and wait until it reboot 6the factory mode is on Chinese language because it's china phone. 7they you go your Lenovo a889 is ready to use I hope this way can solve your phone problem Goood luck :-):-)

  • Hi everyone, I’m a user of Lenovo A889 for about 2 years. The front camera is VGA type so it is really not for selfies afterall. 8MP primary camera still good to me, but only in day time. For internet browser, I use Chrome Beta (disabling Java Scripts will avoid pop-up ads) and I also use UC Browser (download latest version for strongest Ad Block). For both internet browser, I can play and download movies and animes through my phone (just make sure the memory is enough). I tried every setting to make it friendly to me. I avoid Facebook, Twitter, etc. Play Store is working actually. If the app doesn’t work then delete the app, download again manually from google search. Playing 3D games sometime, it’ll lag. That’s normal. I have Clean Master, to clean Junk Files and Boost Memory (always do this). Google Plus is working too. Radio, musics, recording files, Movies/animes, everything works well. My phone is really convenient. It works with medical study apps, communication apps (WhatsApp, WeChat, Telegram, Hangouts, Gmail, Mail, Tumblr, Pinterest, G+, etc…) and also works for documents (PDF, words, SlideShow-by using WPS app). Hotspots, better not change the names or hotspot’s password to avoid connection problem to PC. But I admit this phone still lacking a lot. Sometime, it can dial someone after hung up, automatically (so I’m not rushing to press anything until it completely off–dial). Sometime, it can reboot by itself after a few call done (need to check the system, clearing more space of memory used). I need a very good place of connectivity to download fast. It can get warmer easily, so I use flipping case. I can feel the warmth on back camera. Phone Features that I need: - Convenient (obey my command) - 3000mAh and above - Primary camera: at least 13MP, secondary at least 5MP. - Not really sure about OS: lollipop/kit-kat/marshmallow - Sporty, I guess. - Needs Original, no Cons. Now that I think it’s time for a new phone. Am I thinking about buying Lenovo Vibe K4, or Xiaomi Redmi mi4, or OPPO, or Vivo, or Oneplus One or Sony, or even Huawei? Seriously, I’ll avoid Samsung, Nokia or iPhone series. Why? Because I don’t feel like I want it.

  • Nice phone..no problem at all..long lasting battery..6.0" screen..nice rear camera but front camera bit dissapointed..4/5 ☆☆☆☆

  • the firmware of this phone is kinda faulty but the good thing is that I have bought for a much lesser price. I went crazy searching on how to replace the creepy firmware but finally found workarounds on the net to replace the firmware and it is totally neat! no complains even when playing mortal kombat x to asphalt 8! smooth graphics and unbelievable data speeds that seemed like a 4G.I wont replace this for any other phone since the 6" screen and watching movie without the lag is...priceless.

  • I have a lenovo A889 but I have a problem play store has not functional many apps are not instelled as well please give me your suggestion to function of it

  • data speed is fast

  • Best smartphone and big ever!

  • You guys must root this phone to make it friendly. =D

  • I've been using my A889 for past 2 years and it never give me any headache. It has been my close companion ever since. All you need to do is not to do any stupid thing than what it should not do; like Rooting or any other of sort.

  • I bought Lenovo A889 just 3 days ago. I experienced all the same problems what you all posted. I decided to return back because the merchant agreed earlier ..... lucky for that deal. Now all I want to say is this smartphone is NOT RECOMMENDED at all if you don't want to get heartache with it and with your $$$$$.

  • Lenovo A 889 is not conecting with internet why..?Data too on.

  • I have a Lenovo A889. When I was factory reast then it's can't not open plz told me how to open this mobile I already doing press power button and volume button together but it's come only Lenovo opening wall. like Lenovo for those who do..

  • This phone is good. However , everytime i open my apps , theres always soooo many ads and it installs things that i dont want to. That unwanted apps is not decent at all . You guys really need to fix it pleasee. This thing kinda creepy to 😭

  • the ads always showing while im not open any applications . then the ads always show when im unlocking my phone . how to stop it

  • i cant open google playstore with my data..

  • My lenovo a889 can on but no logo blank and scratch color only

  • i cant install Ucam camera why what happened

  • my Lenovo A889 takes a very long time to boot up and download apps from Google Play Store. Does anyone know how to fix this?

  • i like lenovo A889 because very easy and very smart .

  • How do i fix my lenovo a889 that turn on/off automaticly?

  • Go to playstore then choose setting, choose do not auto download

  • Its download and installed every things himself .how I can stop this.

  • Its download and installed every things himself .how I can stop this.

  • Its download and installed every things himself .how I can stop this.

  • Go to file browser. Select sd card transfer. Then, tick all you want to transfer.

  • Hi,i used A889 model,can anybody help or teach me how to move file from phone memory to sd card. Or if got apps need to install to phone

  • I cant played video after download..why?

  • When press the 'android version' it supposely come out the lollipop or jelly bean or what so ever. But when i press the android version, nothing come out. So is it fake or only this model a889 have this problem?

  • Please someone can help me. I have Lenovo A889 smartphone It reboot alone every minute even during calling or use. I already reseted three times but the problem remain.

  • my screen has a problem. there are lines and blurry pixel. anyone know the cause of this?

  • I want purchase parts of connect charger bord of a889 model

  • Whenever I receive a call I having a difficulty to know who is calling because the number only appeared with a chinese character (that I think the name of the caller) I try to fix it I go on contact settings or all over the phone settings but I cant, please tell me how I can?

  • flashing your device for solution.tutorial flashing u searching in google.thanks.

  • i cant open my email using lenovo a889.why.??

  • may Lenovo a889 is stuck in booting process

  • i cant open my email using my a889.. can anyone help on how to resolve this problem? when i tried to open the email. it keep crashing and exited the email... need help with this..

  • I bought this lenovo for RM500+-. Just used it only for one day, and the battery already sucks. URGH!! Then, after 6 months, viruses started to attack. Along the 6 months, it is very slow! Annoying. Keypad always stuck. However, i send it to the Lenovo repair center. And its 100% okay now. The keypad also doesn't stuck anymore. It will stuck if you use custom keyboard. I can only download the go keyboard. Morw than that, it will be stuck. The back camera is very nice. But the front camera. Please. It is a no. For those who loves selfies, this phone is not suitable for you. I cannot download twitter in this phone. I also dont know why

  • Can't lenovo model A889 get connected with usb pendrive or hardisc directly? I've try it before. But nothings show. Why? N if can,how?

  • Only had for 2 days and had so many problems, malware that will not remove, turns on and off at will, bought it on Amazon, and they do not seem concerned, say they wil notify the company and they will contact me. Maybe this time they will send the user guide in english. DO NOT BUY THIS SMART PHONE.

  • My lenevo 889 Facebook never install please how can I install

  • stock rom is suck.... lot of virus and malware... you have to disable wifi first, root & install kinroot to disable all adware... then peace of mind... else... install other rom....

  • My lenovo a889 misbehave a lot it crashes at every given time, it download unwanted apks automatically even when u try to cancel it, it won't, the phone hangs a lot and lots of annoying pop ups the wifi is always on camera crashes sometimes...please help am tired of the phone write me on [email protected]

  • Love this phone.... amazing....

  • Frds....fatory reset u hp.....

  • Good phone for It's price! Affordable!

  • People, Lenovo phones need other ROMs to make it work well. The hardware is fantastic but the default ROM with lots of Chinese junk is just bad. So head over to NeedrOM and download a variant that has the most downloads. For this A889 model the Material+ is the BEST rom ever. Claims to be 5.0 but actually a re-themed version of V4.2.2 done so nicely that it matches the Lollipop rom in many many ways and with Swapper installed with 512MB swap directory space. You are set to enjoy this phone!. I like it more than my main MI3 CM12.1 ROM which is fast and has superb audio but for reading and general Web usage, the A889 is just better and just as fast. In fact, faster in some operations.

  • How to make auto change wallpaper on lenovo a889 ? pliss

  • Why GPS cannt off

  • I cant open touchlight

  • I Can't Make A Outgoing Calls Its Showing Ted Your AndroidHas Stop When Sumbody call Me

  • I Can't Make A Outgoing Calls Its Showing Ted Your AndroidHas Stop When Sumbody call Me

  • Why my this phone can't be updated? And it can't transferred apps to SD card? And now, Why this phone can't download any of apps? Why all this app can't updated? I only can download music from my computer then using USB I transferred all my downloaded music to this phone..??😊

  • sir,its nice phone .. but please publish its accessories like case, covers, its only big problem in southindia mostly tamilnadu.

  • My contact list delete like tat.how cn like tiz.

  • Why application can't save in sd card

  • if all android are rootable can you show us how to root this phone?

  • my lenovo a889 cannot read sd card. everytime i insert sd card there's got heat at the sd card slot. what can i do?

  • i can't update my lenovo a889. when i tried it crashed in update setting.

  • My mobile Lenovo A889..has a problem of automatic Wi-Fi on and data connection... I reset and backup many times...when I connect to Wi-Fi and turn it of but it's automatically turn it on...I m sick of this problem.. Can anybody help please.. what is the problem?

  • Unable to download PDF files what the hack

  • no..

  • sim 2 has no line bcoz it was 2g.. is it?

  • Stevo, the export model one I bought in Singapore, the volume sucks. Its like 80% of max volume of all other handphones I've owned and this is disappointing, as like you, im an uump pa pa music loudness fan but this phone "max" is like restaurant background music, very good for ear health, but no oomph-at all. I've just posted a question on this forum asking if anybody can help me get around low maximum volume issue. It seems to have problems downloading pdf documents from the net as well. Other than these, other functions quiet satisfactory

  • You find the music volume in this handphone inadequate?

  • I bought this model in Singapore (sim lim square) but soon discovered the maximum volume of phone (for phone stored music as well as net music)was quiet below my expectation. It seemed like just 80% of my previous Samsung mega in terms of maximum music volume. This is so disappointing as I support LENOVO brand and my laptops are all Lenovo's. Can someone please help me solve this problem-without having to change phones-as that would mean my impression on Lenovo handphones would be tainted henceforth. I bought this white A889 (export model) from this shop and he suggested maybe re-flashing the software may help, but he seemed unconvinced and unsure himself. Can someone tell me how a brand new A889 Lenovo can suffer such a BASIC problem like insufficient volume. I'm an avid music lover and this is a big minus to my brand impression, can someone help me salvage this impression of Lenovo handphones. Thanks in advance!

  • lenovo a889 auto connect to wifi and mobile data. anyone know how to fix it?

  • how to use flashe cusyom rom like MIU rom

  • 1st paket data not allowed 2n touch screen problem (key pad)

  • how about dual sim , sim 2 no line . why?

  • how to flashing custom rom, u have firmware recommeded ?

  • my lenovo a889'mobile network always turning on by itself.Can anyone tell me how to fix it?

  • if someone want to buy this phone.. i tell u this is a great phone.. the thing u need to make this phone works flawlessly is flashing custom roms.. the original rom is sucks..

  • some(operator)sim are can't open mobile data in any lenovo phone.. that's all i know about the lenovo.. try to buy other sim

  • Please.... anybody HELp me here how to use mobile data connection on lenovo a889 Please please please Help me :( Im here UAE my simcard etisalat...Please Help

  • when i dont touch my screen . phone will automaticly go to all apps . bluetooh will on . i dont know how to solve it . n i hve formating my phone for 3 times . n it dont fix the phone !

  • Cant video call...y...

  • my phone cant upgrade version. currently is 4.2.2 when i click upgrade version it show "Latest version upgraded". any comment how to upgrade it?

  • how can I fix the hotspot problem? i can't on my hotspot

  • try install proximity

  • My pohon hangs and how to stop adv coming in when in use

  • Does anyone know how to find the hidden apps in the phone? [Model: Lenovo A889] Please help me!!!!

  • why my lenovo a889 turns dark when calling msger

  • Plz help me in my lenovo A889 data connection opens automatically and how can I stop the ads coming on screen while using internet

  • Why my fon not open gmail

  • Frankiekhor Malaysia Been using this Lenovo a880 for 12 month, I am using two unit concurrently, one for serious business purpose other one for backup, both phone are amazing durable, I drops each few time but it keeps working without trouble. Both phone had flash to custom roms, (MIUI, lewa, tron v3, cmw, L style, many others... ), this phone is one of the easiest to flash and root, having 4 unit battery for standby, With it 1.3ghz processor and 1gb ram it is good enough for daily usage, I pair it with a 64gb SD card. When it first bought, there are few issues with the original ROM, including screen on itself while nobody touching it, it drained battery! Too many unwanted Chinese apps which can't be uninstall! Speaker sound too soft difficult to hear including headset, mic and loud speaker, Solved all problems all together by flashed to custom ROM, currently using MIUI ROM, MIUI ROM v5 is the best out of many which have small issues here and there! My advice to all people who trying to buy this phone, if you are good in flashing ROM, go for it, tq.

  • keypad not funtion

  • System update stop working

  • Secondary camera is 👎

  • very nice phone.......comfortable to use i love it.

  • Does this phone worth buying?I want to buy it for Play games,Camera,Facebook,Download Apps,Music and Youtube?And by the way does "Tower Of Saviors" available in Jelly Bean version?

  • how can upgrade to the operating system online.

  • Me too!!!! This phone sucks. i even install the app that usually can let the other phones to move games and apps to sd card but this phone can't. I don't know is the phone problem or I don't know how to use it

  • upgrade to kitkat

  • i think it must upgraded to kit kat 4.4.2 or 4.4.4 or the best one is lolipop 5.0.1.thats all.thanks

  • i like the specfications but and it size to but its more better if upgraded its android to kit kat like lenovo s930.thats my comments.i hope everybody understand.thanks

  • My device is not opening the emails can u help me

  • Do this phone can make video call?

  • A889 with a higher specs.

  • How come? S650 is original lenovo model, whereas a889 is fake replica phone.

  • All android are rootable

  • can it be rooted ?

  • Hi... Its camera is OK for pictures but for vedio chat its zero. Because came is so dark...

  • nice fon..

  • Get power amp from play store. Damm good for music

  • Got more budget better get zen6.

  • Video call not available this phone, it is required for this generation.

  • Hi Brother lenovo, is the A889 still available?

  • lenovo a889 what use

  • Install IMO app

  • i cant play video in my facebook. " page not found" whats going on?

  • is it possible to make video call in Lenovo a889 mobile phone????plss help...

  • Pls help me with my a889 it doesn't have an imei didn't have network connection

  • it cannot bluetooth games to any phone and i also cannot saw where the games files are.Can someone help me,please!

  • it is working good condition and front camera 0.3mehapixel it's to bad

  • i'm using Zen6..so my opinion better if you take Zen 4.5 it more worth it..trust me..the camera is also good

  • Zenfone 4.5 or Lenovo a889...plz help me...

  • brotherlenovo, what about the last unit? Is it still available

  • the gps is inaccurate.. cannot navigate at all.. also the camera,not really good.. other than that,it's consider a nice phone..

  • brother lenovo, pm details to me asap.

  • Excellent I have one last unit to let go n it's black color which is rm399 the lowest u could buy from 1gadet shop. My price is only rm338 and also from 1gadget shop.actually new cos I buy n sale in with little profit cos I buy in dozen quantity n have little price in cut. The A889 is so much more in extra performance that the A880i could. Both are in same series n category also in price range. The camera is wonderful with 8 mp which I can say it's do similar works with 13mp camera .it's still the most wanted phone now in it's category n yet the price is even lower than those lower performance phones. U will love the facts of the price u paid is almost lowest amount to owns a smart phone but u get to. owns a high ends phone that is comparable with those big boys.

  • you dont need to do factory reset . all you need to do is restart the phone .

  • hello . can someone tell me how the camera is on this phone ?? is it good and how are the pictures . are they sharp ? i dont game but camera and online is important for me and how the batteries are . and warming too much > thats what i need to know. thank you for every comment .

  • there is no digital compass sensor in this phone.

  • Wi-Fi works in some places and other places does not work I do not know why I think that the safety factor because it works and does not work on wpa wpa / wpas I advice

  • dear users of lenovo a889 smartphone,can you please tell me if it's worth buying this phone for music? if you use a pair of good headphones ,listening music makes you bounce? does this phone got what it takes to make me happy? with some good headphones do i get bass,treble and loud volume ? thanks and hopefully someone replies !!!! thanks

  • can't move apps and games to sd card??please guys tell me

  • hi, may i ask all the lenovo a889 user a question? i has play a game name township in this phone, at first i no face any problem with this phone. but now, when i try to launch this game, my phone pop out a message say the the play store service force to stop, but the game can still play. anyone face this kind of problem?

  • hi, may i ask all the lenovo a889 user a question? i has play a game name township in this phone, at first i no face any problem with this phone. but now, when i try to launch this game, my phone pop out a message say the

  • you all can download mxplayer in playstore...it will give your video in HD

  • Can anyone please tell me when listening to music in earphones,is it realy loud and clear with bass especially when you're using a pair of good earphones? Please tell me how's the audio quality through earphones . Thank you

  • U MAY TRY APP 'force2SD to move yr app

  • Why lenovo A889 give a big problems such as i got problems on my phone screen , LCD broken..

  • Why we cant move d apps to sd card....is there any way to overcome diz prob :-(

  • If im not mistaken we have secure it installed in our lenovo hp..so just open the secure it app or if u dun hv it u shud dwlod d app ..then go to data usage ...click firewall then u see the option of data and wifi..plz check all for data..

  • I If u want to move your phone internal things like music,videos etc U have to oen the folder Sample:if u have a folder named "music" u just need to mark your music and tap copy then u go to the sd storage and tap paste thats all (Im using a lenovo A889 too)

  • This model is not launched in India but my brother gave me from malaysia. Nice to use. But flash doesn't work sometime. Its working weather we reset the phone. That's only drawback. Version is 4.2.2 I can't update my mobile. Anybody know how to update?

  • you can't transfer your apps to sd card. only the old android gingerbread version can do that. it is not possible on newer android versions (honeycomb and onwards)

  • i found answer! call to your operator, he will tell you what to do in the settings stuff

  • Anyone can help me to move my apps from internal memory to SD card?

  • I am using lenovo A889 mobile. it's too good mobile and very stylish mobile. but the issue is my camera flash not working. finally I did factory reset the mobile. after reset 2,3 days flash worked. but now again same problem flash not working. how can i solve this issue?

  • same here. did u find solution?

  • How to reset lenovo...

  • anyone flash rom MIUI? any comments?

  • After use it about a month it is worth the price. no lag. can play Asphalt 8 but not in high setting. rear camera is good. battery can last almost 2 days with wifi 24hours on.

  • Download mxplayer and you can watch any hd movie .

  • I already use this phone for 3 months .. No lag or slow at all .

  • Im planning to buy this model. my main usage would me wats app, wechat, fb,youtube camera and games. would be worthwile?

  • This phone is great as a budget phone,it has a big screen,good processor,no prob with any apps/games...but the only down side for this phone is,this phone is design with a very big screen which is good,but only covers a small size video quality,if only this phone could play in hd it would be a perfect phone...sorry for my english...

  • Yes but it will damage the system

  • The best smartphone ever

  • 1980x720 pixel video?.are u saying FHD(1920x1080) video or HD(1280x720) one?

  • Hi solution vdo can b play. SD card max readable 32gb

  • why my facebook application cannot update, install & does not work if using sim card.. but if using wifi, it can be used.

  • Not found preference

  • Use your PC via usb connection...

  • I already install waze & it work very good... No problem at all...

  • How to change the browser to English

  • true, u need to root ur phone first, but risk, use other app like skype...

  • this phone does't support e-compass

  • Why cannot to video call for A889?

  • Hi All why my compass not function??? Please Help Me... I'm new user A889...

  • why this phone cannot write disk on SD card and cannot move some apps to SD card? please tell me...

  • can Lenovo A889 upgrade android 4.3

  • the most important is.... c.o.c can be played well thru this phone.. ive bought s960 n s930... well, this phone is berbaloi baloi with its price..^^

  • In play store go to setting>preference and reset it.........

  • im planning to buy this phone. but im confused on choosing a889 or nokia. which is better?

  • how to move games obb folder to microsd card? internal memory is not enough to store big game. By the way, HD games like asphalt 8 and gta san andreas work fine in maximum setting :-)

  • Yes it can. Works fine but I would recommend to have a clear sky view to get accurate gps. Used it while driving and no problem at all.

  • Hi all, My A889 is just 2 days old. Now I am facing new application can not download thru googleplay. Can someone give the solution to this issue? I already do factory reset and nothing change, still same. Very frustrated with this new phone.

  • Kuala Lumpur

  • Does A889 can play 1980x720 pixel video? and can it read 64gb class 10 memory card?

  • Does anyone have try Compass & GPS navigation i.e (google map/waze) before? Need guys help pls, seem this fon spec quite good, just feature on Compass & GPS concern on me. Thanks

  • If you already have this phone can you tell me that if you create a new contact on the phone it will automatically appear online in your Google Contacts page on your PC? That is the correct operation if you have Google Contacts already included on the phone's Google Sync section. It will NOT appear on the PC web page for Google Contacts if the phone only has Google People sync. Correctly setup Android phones will include Google Contacts sync. Some have only Google People sync - which is next to useless for me. I have already bought 2 phones which don't have Google Contacts sync and had to throw them away. :-( So I don't want to make that mistake again. To check your Google Contacts is syncing correctly you go to your Google account via any browser (not app), go to www.gmail.com, log in, then select Contacts, and check there. This way, your Contacts are Automatically Backed Up - so if you lose, break, or have your phone stolen, at least you still have your contacts available; it is restored automatically once you login to you replacement Android with the same (of course!) Google account. Any feedback anyone can give me will be most appreciated. Thanks! Cheers, skris88

  • This is good phone... What u expect from its price, it depend on user to use for gaming, photo, surfing on else. And this phone is battery removable, if not how u insert its 2sim.a

  • Sure.. I use it with 16gb sdc as default..

  • Try mymail from playstore, its great.

  • try to farmat and see...

  • no yet, i still cannot open my email. and just now my phone suddenly cannot turn on the wifi. can anyone help me?

  • Hello,, i have the same problem about a889..did u already solve your a889 problem...

  • I just bought lenovo phone a889 and have been used itfor two months.,,good.. But after a while i cant install any apllication from playstore,, and it keep install but at the end the result is error downloading... please anyone can give me a way on how to solve this problem.. Tqvm

  • this phone is a good phone. but the problem is why i cant see my email with this phone, it keep close when i try to open the email. what is happening? please tell me the solution.

  • where is pgrm

  • Is MIUI rom support this model? how to flash it?

  • Is MIUI rom support this model? how to flash it?

  • I have problem with this phone...i cant install any app from playstore (keep downloading not install)...already try a lot of way to solve the problem but still cant solve the problem...anybody can help me on this?

  • You need to flash a new rom I think . Better use MIUI rom because it support move to sd card option .

  • Same goes to my 2day old A889. Keep updating, yet error in downloading in FB whatsapp etc single of basic social med. The name of in and out caller will appear in Chinese only which actually I had reset it to US english. And unable to scroll down notification bar.

  • I just ordered my A889 and am so happy to read a good comments from you. I have been reading bad comments and i almost cancelled my order. But its worth to try, right? If its not good then buy a different fon. I have ideafon A3300 tablet and its wonderful with good battery consumption. You need to charge 6 hours before you can use it though.

  • My bad..the battery IS removable. I stand corrected. But, I'd rather buy a new phone than replace the battery..and definitely a different model next time. When on speaker phone, the sound quality is no better than a toy phone...totally unbearable.

  • Dont do this. My mistakes. Sorry

  • Battery non removal? It is not lenovo a889 lol. Check bacj your phone model.

  • Been using it for 3 months. Cheap phone. Speaker sucks. Rear cam good, but front cam sucks. Resolution ok for me. Built quality sucks, cheap flippy plastic for back cover. Mine has a gap between back cover and body on the left side. Battery non-removal, which means when the battery is weak, you buy a new phone. Or you could send to a shop for a few days for a new battery. So, this is a disposable phone. Overall, if you want a cheap, disposable 6-incher, this is a good choice. If you look for quality, long term relationship with a phone, look somewhere else.

  • Been using it for 3 months. Cheap phone. Speaker sucks. Rear cam good, but front cam sucks. Resolution ok for me. Built quality sucks, cheap flippy plastic for back cover. Mine has a gap between back cover and body on the left side. Battery non-removal, which means when the battery is weak, you buy a new phone. Or you could send to a shop for a few days for a new battery. So, this is a disposable phone. Overall, if you want a cheap, disposable 6-incher, this is a good choice. If you look for quality, long term relationship with a phone, look somewhere else.

  • Been using it for 3 months. Cheap phone. Speaker sucks. Rear cam good, but front cam sucks. Resolution ok for me. Built quality sucks, cheap flippy plastic for back cover. Mine has a gap between back cover and body on the left side. Battery non-removal, which means when the battery is weak, you buy a new phone. Or you could send to a shop for a few days for a new battery. So, this is a disposable phone. Overall, if you want a cheap, disposable 6-incher, this is a good choice. If you look for quality, long term relationship with a phone, look somewhere else.

  • No root comes with super user. U have to root it using vroot or root genius and u will get vroot so u have to install system uninstaller from playstore and uninstall vroot using it. Then install super user or any u want.

  • whats the best root app which comes with super user?

  • I´ve a problem using Lenovo A889. File transferring from internal storage to external storage/ SD memory card is not ok. Although I set SD storage as preference but not accept app/files. Some advice to use ds super app2sd pro solving this problem, but I cannot get the solution. Tell me please the best way to solve this!

  • if you got duplicate error or something like that, 1. root your phone. 2. install system uninstaller from playstore. grant access for root. 3. use system unistaller to remove fb and download a new one from playstore... 4. n u good to go.

  • step to move obb data like asphalt 8 data is shown below. 1. root your phone via Vroot. google ok. 2. install foldermount from playstore. 3. grant foldermount when asking by vroot. 4. mount big folder like obb data asphlat 8 to sdcard 1. follow the instruction by foldermount. 5. u r good to go... if want mw to make a pictures guide. i will do... just ask... glad to help lenovo a889 communities...

  • Is it vibeui or row rom... Just asking coz im planning to buy 1

  • Is it vibeui or row rom... Just asking coz im planning to buy 1

  • Is it worth to buy this phone compare to s650

  • Same goes to my 2day old A889. Keep updating, yet error in downloading in FB whatsapp etc single of basic social med. The name of in and out caller will appear in Chinese only which actually I had reset it to US english. And unable to scroll down notification bar.

  • hello rambo ! would you like to tell me how did you transferred your applications to sd card ? if you have really done , teach us the way we can ...if you are skilld just teach others too don't only show yourself over smart , that is the sign of stupidity ! thank you !

  • I want which one better 889or880

  • i jst bought this phone for 5days and the quality overall is good the only issue on the phone is that the camera hangs whenever snaping photo already went to the store to reformat but still same issue,camera can be on but when snap it hangs very badly...

  • just bought this yesterday and it was ap set. the only problem that i have now is i can't see news feed on my facebook. already delete an old version and download the new version but i can't install because the pop up said duplicate error or something like that, now if want to open my fb must use baidu browser. anybody can help me with this problem. thanks. i'm from malaysia

  • Problems I haf with this phone, 1)battery not big enough, hence the phone cannot last for a long time. 2)Secondary cam quality is bad, should have provide 1.6mp like A859. 3)Latest YouTube app is not compatible with the phone, the voice will be lagged during the play time.

  • I have the same problem in the very first day i use this phone .. What i do is .. I cut all the videos , picture etc and paste it in internal memory and after i cut it and paste it back to the sd card and the phone started to read all my picture and videos in sd card .

  • Your internet connection is not good .. My a889 never had a connection problem . you need some skill to move app to sd card .. I use folder mount app .

  • great phone..im using for almost 3months now,no problem till now..good battery life,does not lag at all,very fast for 1.3GHz..quick response.

  • My Lenovo A889+16GB sd card, is a month old now and i've found some issue related to reading sd card data,files,videos,pictures,mp3 and all sort of stuff that saved in sd card. pictures were missing and broken, files were corrupted, mp3 and video cannot be played. This sort of issue should not arise. Unfortunately for me, i bought an AP set which doesn't comes with warranty from Lenovo Corp. but it does comes with 1 year warranty from the seller. Now the seller said to me "owh..this type of hengpong problem is not under warranty".. WTF!!

  • Compass function on this gadjet???

  • so it installs super user?

  • just bought it yesturday ! network very poor many time disconnected while I made skype call , fed up !! applications can not to move sd card ..disappointed !! battery is okay !

  • i use framaroot..

  • I own a880 is good and i tasted a889 is better.. Now only rm388 at PGRM...Don't what to say...JUST BUY.

  • anyone here using other root, other than VROOT?

  • Why little default app my a889 in Chinese language ?? And how to change Dats language to English?or how to delete Dats app?(chinise app)

  • Why little default app my a889 in Chinese language ?? And how to delete it? Does my hp only has Dats prob or you are also?

  • Mal..actually price Dats phone only 399...u must see at mudah 1st...

  • DirectD does not usually give you the earphone set to improve their profit margin. So be careful and find suppliers who give you the handsfree set and in the end cud be cheaper.

  • I have problem with my Lenovo A889.. I can't sending SMS.. Anyone please help me..

  • i buy this phone at subang jaya,rm409,two years waranty,the shop name is directd,so many people there,like fish market

  • The screen resolution consider Ok for me. Not really bad but is acceptable.

  • I buy it for only RM470 at my place and I like it.. With big screen,you will like it for video and playing game.. So great! Prefer this..

  • Where did you buy it for RM480?

  • How is the screen resolution guys? is it really bad, I hear a lot of reviewers complain about it.

  • Finally found a way to free up space on internal.

  • Thanks mate!

  • People/Contacts>settings>location>unche­ck

  • pls guide to disable show location.

  • Disable show location will. clear the Chinese char in call/sms

  • Lenovo A889 that I brought yesterday is good and affordable. With big screen than I can see. But its charger that they give me is China charger. But you can replace with Samsung charger or any micro USB charger when you are a UK/Malaysia charger. You like to watch video, this phone is perfect for me to watch video. But Malaysia network quite slow so the Lenovo browser is 2x faster than Samsung browser. The price is affordable. Its RM480 that I buy. The cover is quite difficult to find. Try A880 cover. It also fits to A889. This phone feel a little heat but its OK to use. Not like Samsung because Samsung phone heats a lot and become lag all the time. This phone use china's MTK6582 quad core 1.3GHz. Quick and good. Try it and feel it.

  • yes.. i use this phone.. lenovo A889.. root used.. Vroot.. and play dead trigger on high graphic without lagging.. better than A880.. faster battery charg.. 2500mah.. 3.95G(4G) download 417Mb in 20min.. streaming HD Video on youtube without buffering.

  • Its not possible yet, need to wait for a new and stable ROM to flash into the device.

  • Taido Burn, How to remove Chinese fonts or characters completely from lenovo a889? Can see during someone call or sms.. Thanks.

  • Anyone rooted?

  • hye all..today I bought Lenovo a889 white editon MYR400 at my friends mobileshop store..trade in from Samsung galaxy s2 i9100G white edition..this a889 is great device great battery back up but front facing camera is very poor and blur..rear camera is OK but cannot defeat my previous device..everything is just OK for beginner phabet user..thanks gsmarena

  • Hye how do if my keyboard lenovo A889 lost cause from screen because i mistake uninstall ?

  • This model has GPS or not??? some dealers at Lelong says it has no GPS..

  • i want to ask..how to make video call on a889..??

  • Oh..TQ Boss..LENOVO A880 I give it to my wife and she asking me how to use screencapture..Because i install it from playstore and not responding..I try what U teach me before..Lenovo A889 and Lenovo A859..Which want U rekomen boss? Tq

  • As previous i'm using samsung galaxy tab then i decide to change my phone...everything is good but one thing i'm not satisfied, front camera vga i thought its was mp... But overall it worth.

  • Anyone could reco a propper and stable root method?

  • Hi Burn, yup im settled with it, cheers.

  • Hi...does this phone support watsapp and viber or wechat?

  • Guys does this phone support watsapp and viber?

  • What model will replace this A889????

  • My recommended customization for smooth experience for this phone : Just search them in Google Play Store to install 1. Go Launcher 2. Hacker Keyboard or Flesky Keyboard (Whatever suits you best) 3. Avast! Live Anti-Virus 4. Easy Cache Cleaner 5. AirDroid (Transfer when you don't have USB cable with you) 6. Easy Battery Saver (If you really need it, I don't) 7. CleanMaster (Only clean old files if needed) 8. Calcu (Better calculator for android) 9. ES File Explorer (If you hate the stock File Manager) 10. Evernote (You will really need this for notes/reminders/sharing notes - I use it alot) 11. Bar Launcher - (This is so useful, Install it you will see why I love this app.) Tips : Don't always charge the battery below 15% or when it's really drained it's bad for the battery health. Charge it when it's around 30%-50%, you don't need power banks if you charge on-time. If you got power bank, good for you too :) charge wisely. Don't force close apps, don't need to download booster or whatsoever battery/managing/boost app, their useless. What you'll need is cleaning the caches. I use Easy Cache Cleaner.

  • Not sure if lame or just hates Lenovo haha. Wifi/Hotspot working fine with no problem here. Wifi speed also superb.

  • I thought you meant when. Haha. Kuching Sarawak. But you can buy it online too if you want ^^

  • Hi Dev, It's the international set I suppose, mine also has chinese characters but it's not a big problem for me. Mine was setted in English language by default, but it does has some chinese characters when someone calls or messaging but not that much. What I've heard is most Lenovo phones are defaulted with chinese characters because it's manufactured/founded from China. It's a budget phone but with 6inch/Quad core(Amazing Lenovo!). You get what you pay for. It's still worth the money

  • Last end of May 2014. :) I'm still using this phone with no problem, now cuma testing with apps/games. Everyday test latest apps & games. 8gb internal is more than enough. Planning to test 64gb on this phone :) belum root. Now really enjoying playing Asphalt 8, but I want to try Modern Combat 4 soon. Etirnity Warrior 3, Gta already tested, no lag at all. Almost all HD games run very smooth because of Quad Core cpu. I'm still very satisfied with this phone, but my casing sudah rosak/scratch. Want to try FLIP CASING :p

  • Yes you can, but there's no need to download screencapture application. To screencapture for Lenovo A889 is easy. The steps : 1. Hold "Volume Down" button together with "On/Off" button at the same time. Viola! Screen already captured/saved. :)

  • if this model is official model for lenovo brand,because I search this model in lenovo but not appear...

  • How to remove Chinese fonts / characters completely from this phone ?

  • where u bought dis phone?

  • Can you use screen capture from playstore?tq

  • How to delete the Chinese characters? I m annoyed with it?

  • Most welcome ;)

  • Eh ? My wifi is superb ..

  • Because lenovo a889 use custom rom :) the original roms is useless .

  • why this model wifi so lame?

  • When i want to check for system update then the setting crashed,why it happened guys?

  • tq so much 4 giving me ur best answer.

  • Yes you can :) I play gta san andreas 100% no lags :)

  • is it possible for this model to download and play gta game?

  • settings/storage/default write disk/sd card :)

  • Yes, it does work!

  • Curious. If this A889 has no compass, can it work with the WAZE App? I was thinking of using WAZE on it.

  • Download through side load with another phone then sending that APK file to your phone and install.. When you're done downloaded that keyboard, go to file manager and check on the internal storage>>>download(folder).

  • how to force the phone to save camera picture in sd card instead of internal memory?

  • U mean there is no compass at all?

  • So there is no Ori set for this model? Only AP sets with chinese characters here and there? Any solution?

  • My phone has chinese characters appearing at certain times, so its not international set?

  • Hi. I just bought this phone yesterday. But when i want to move apps to the sd card, it doesnt work. It says that the sd card is emulated. When I try google about this problem, the solution was to partitioned the sd card. But I still havent done it yet. Does anyone experienced this?

  • Hi. I just bought this phone yesterday. But when i want to move apps to the sd card, it doesnt work. It says that the sd card is emulated. When I try google about this problem, the solution was to partitioned the sd card. But I still havent done it yet. Does anyone experienced this?

  • This is a good / great phone to be honest. From East Malaysia, Lenovo A889 bought it at a price of 450MYR + Matte sp + Candy casing this phone is superbly customized in your hands, good design too. Not rooted yet, planning to after 1 more month using > then root. This is my 5th day using this phone, everything runs smooth, apps(mainly all social, productive, avast, multi apps tested with no problems), games(asphalt 8, nfs mw, injustice marvel, dead trigger 2, blitz, COC) everything runs with no problem/lags. Calling and speaker sound is very clear, plus speaker very loud n good hearing, has abit bass to it. The screen size is awesome 6inch, i love it, after seeing this phone lively on my hands, i thought it was very thick, but its so thin and lightweight. Battery life superb with easy battery saver app, just need to know which app to hibernate. I recommend getting the new Go Launcher version for this phone, it's quicker and nice design, open ups apps quicker than the stock launcher. Camera quality for back 8mp is good for newbie photographers, but abit dissapointed with the front camera only 0.3mp. Anyways to those who are searching and planning for this phone, get it! I tell you its worth the money, good and reasonable price. Enjoy, and welcome to the A889 club :) (Black A889 user here-i like it clean)

  • Does this a889 have full white like a880?

  • Directd in subang, 64 , SS15/4B

  • Great mobile, have it two months ago, it's mentioned that it has compass which is not correct.

  • i looking for this device. what is the price now and where can buy it in KL/PJ? any recommend? TQ guys

  • I just buy one set a889 .but when I check with website Lenovo warranty ..no information appear . so my questions is why my phone don't have infomation about that?

  • How to get the keyboard when its gone..because i accidently uninstall it..help me..

  • Try to install another keyboard version. Go keyboard or touchpal quite good.

  • why there's no keyboard shown when texting?

  • I want to buy this phone...still waiting when my bonus will come

  • The battery life is good for me. It lasts a whole day with some power left still by the end of the day.. I use it for work n social media..

  • Phone is okay only but battery life sucks. Should have come with 3000mAH like the S660. Anyway the lenovo phone range is ageing, needs updates!

  • this YEAR IM BUYING BCUZ lenovo a889 very good and excited ^_^