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Honor 50 Lite root support — Magisk root and bootloader unlock
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Honor 50 Lite

Released: 2021, October 25Available. Released 2021, November 17

ROOT AVAILABLE

This device is fully compatible with our remote root service. Includes Bootloader Unlock, Magisk, and custom setup.

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General

Brand
Honor
Model
Honor 50 Lite
Released
2021, October 25
Status
Available. Released 2021, November 17
Price
About 160 EUR
OS
Android 11, Magic UI 4.2
Dimensions
161.8 x 74.7 x 8.5 mm (6.37 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
Weight
192 g (6.77 oz)
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
IPS LCD
Size
6.67 inches, 108.1 cm, 2, (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2376 pixels (~391 ppi density)

Performance

Internal
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Card slot
No

Camera

Single
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Quad
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 17mm (ultrawide), 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features
HDR
Video
1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
66W wired, 40% in 10 min

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28
Speed
HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other

Colors
Midnight Black, Space Silver, Deep Sea Blue
Models
NTN-L22, NTN-LX1, NTN-LX3
Announced
2021, October 25
Loudspeaker
Yes

Honor 50 Lite Overview

The Honor 50 Lite is an Android device from Honor, released in 2021. It combines a 6.67-inch display, running Android 11. This page tracks its full specifications, root status, and the bootloader and recovery notes that apply to it.

Root the Honor 50 Lite

The Honor 50 Lite is a 2021 Android device from Honor. Shipped software: Android 11, Magic UI 4.2. For this model the realistic path is: the brand-specific unlock described below, followed by Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot). Typical hands-on time is 2–4 hours (after eligibility check).

Difficulty

Advanced — verify unlock eligibility first

Typical time

2–4 hours (after eligibility check)

Method

Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot)

Bootloader unlock on Honor

Honor inherited Huawei’s restrictive unlock policy for older models; newer post-split devices vary by region. Verify unlock availability for the exact model before planning anything.

Platform notes

Flashing procedure depends on the chipset platform; confirm the exact SoC and matching firmware package for this model before starting.

Before you start

  • Bootloader unlocking factory-resets the device on almost all models — back up everything first.

FAQ

Can I root the Honor 50 Lite?

Only if this exact model and region are eligible for a bootloader unlock. Honor inherited Huawei’s restrictive unlock policy for older models; newer post-split devices vary by region. Verify unlock availability for the exact model before planning anything. Once an unlock is approved, root is Magisk via patched boot image (fastboot).

Does the Honor 50 Lite support custom recovery (TWRP)?

That depends on community support for this exact model — verify a build exists for its codename before flashing anything. TWRP is not required for root: Magisk installs by flashing a patched boot image via fastboot.

Will root the Honor 50 Lite void my warranty?

Honor will generally treat a rooted Honor 50 Lite as outside warranty while it is modified. Restoring full stock firmware before a service visit usually restores normal treatment in practice, and consumer law in some regions (such as the EU) may still cover defects unrelated to root.

What Android version does the Honor 50 Lite run?

It runs Android 11, Magic UI 4.2. The specifications table on this page lists the full software details.