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Lenovo A8-50 A5500
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Lenovo A8-50 A5500

Released: 2014, April. Released 2014, JunePrice: 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 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
NFCNo
SIMMicro-SIM - cellular model only
USBmicroUSB 2.0
EDGEYes
GPRSYes
Size8.0 inches, 185.6 cm, 2, (~62.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandLenovo
ModelLenovo A8-50 A5500
PriceAbout 140 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA - cellular model only
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Yellow, Red
ModelsA5500-HV
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight360 g (12.70 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT8382 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA
Internal8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Released2014, April. Released 2014, June
Announced2014, April. Released 2014, June
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions217 x 136 x 8.9 mm (8.54 x 5.35 x 0.35 in)
Resolution800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers (3G models only)
PositioningGPS - cellular model only

Lenovo A8-50 A5500 Overview

About Lenovo A8-50 A5500 Lenovo A8-50 A5500 is a discontinued device from Lenovo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Lenovo A8-50 A5500 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM with Mediatek MT8382 (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 A8-50 A5500 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 A8-50 A5500?

The Lenovo A8-50 A5500 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 A8-50 A5500 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 A8-50 A5500 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Lenovo A8-50 A5500 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Lenovo A8-50 A5500 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Lenovo A8-50 A5500.