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Lenovo A5000
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Lenovo A5000

Released: 2015, February. Released 2015, AprilPrice: About 150 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~68.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandLenovo
ModelLenovo A5000
PriceAbout 150 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, White
ModelsA5000
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight160 g (5.64 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
Released2015, February. Released 2015, April
Stand-byUp to 768 h (2G) / Up to 804 h (3G)
Announced2015, February. Released 2015, April
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 35 h (2G) / Up to 17 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions140 x 71.4 x 10 mm (5.51 x 2.81 x 0.39 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Lenovo A5000 Overview

About Lenovo A5000 Lenovo A5000 is a discontinued device from Lenovo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Lenovo A5000 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM with Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Lenovo A5000 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Lenovo A5000?

The Lenovo A5000 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Lenovo A5000 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Lenovo devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Lenovo A5000 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Lenovo A5000 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Lenovo A5000 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Lenovo A5000.