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Lenovo S856
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Lenovo S856

Released: 2014, October. Released 2014, OctoberPrice: About 210 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)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~71.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandLenovo
ModelLenovo S856
PriceAbout 210 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
Video720p
ColorsSilver
Single1.6 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight175 g (6.17 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 20
FeaturesLED flash
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
Released2014, October. Released 2014, October
Stand-byUp to 456 h (2G) / Up to 312 h (3G)
Announced2014, October. Released 2014, October
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 24 h (2G) / Up to 25 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions151 x 77.8 x 9 mm (5.94 x 3.06 x 0.35 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Lenovo S856 Overview

About Lenovo S856 Lenovo S856 is a discontinued device from Lenovo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Lenovo S856 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (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 S856 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 S856?

The Lenovo S856 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 S856 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 S856 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Lenovo S856 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Lenovo S856 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Lenovo S856.