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Lenovo A526
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Lenovo A526

Released: 2014, April. Released 2014, JunePrice: About 70 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
SAR0.41 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body)
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.5 inches, 55.8 cm, 2, (~62.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANN/A
BrandLenovo
ModelLenovo A526
PriceAbout 70 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlue
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight145 g (5.11 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 2100
Internal4GB 1GB RAM
Released2014, April. Released 2014, June
Stand-byUp to 396 h (2G) / Up to 300 h (3G)
Announced2014, April. Released 2014, June
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 5 h (2G) / Up to 3 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions132 x 67.6 x 11.1 mm (5.20 x 2.66 x 0.44 in)
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Lenovo A526 Overview

About Lenovo A526 Lenovo A526 is a discontinued device from Lenovo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Lenovo A526 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 4GB 1GB RAM with Mediatek MT6582M (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 A526 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 A526?

The Lenovo A526 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 A526 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 A526 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Lenovo A526 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Lenovo A526 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Lenovo A526.