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Lenovo A859
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Lenovo A859

Released: 2014, January. Released 2014, AprilPrice: About 140 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM (Dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~66.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandLenovo
ModelLenovo A859
PriceAbout 140 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack/White
ModelsA859
Single1.6 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight163.3 g (5.75 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
Released2014, January. Released 2014, April
Stand-byUp to 276 h
Announced2014, January. Released 2014, April
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 10 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions142 x 72.5 x 9.2 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.36 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Lenovo A859 Overview

About Lenovo A859 Lenovo A859 is a discontinued device from Lenovo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Lenovo A859 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 A859 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 A859?

The Lenovo A859 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 A859 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 A859 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Lenovo A859 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Lenovo A859 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Lenovo A859.