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Lenovo A316i
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Lenovo A316i

Released: 2014, April. Released 2014, AprilPrice: About 50 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)
CPUDual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400
NFCNo
SAR0.74 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.0 inches, 45.5 cm, 2, (~61.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandLenovo
ModelLenovo A316i
PriceAbout 50 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
VideoYes
ColorsBlack
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight121 g (4.27 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
Internal4GB 512MB RAM
Released2014, April. Released 2014, April
Stand-byUp to 432 h (2G) / Up to 384 h (3G)
Announced2014, April. Released 2014, April
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 12 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 10 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions117 x 63.5 x 12.2 mm (4.61 x 2.5 x 0.48 in)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Lenovo A316i Overview

About Lenovo A316i Lenovo A316i is a discontinued device from Lenovo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Lenovo A316i has a wide variety of great specifications such as 4GB 512MB RAM with Mediatek MT6572 (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 A316i 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 A316i?

The Lenovo A316i 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 A316i 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 A316i void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Lenovo A316i will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Lenovo A316i run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Lenovo A316i.