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Lenovo A916
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Lenovo A916

Released: 2014, November. Released 2014, NovemberPrice: About 160 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)
CPUOcta-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-450MP4
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~72.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandLenovo
ModelLenovo A916
PriceAbout 160 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE
VideoN/A
ColorsWhite, Black
ModelsA916
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight173 g (6.10 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3
FeaturesDual-LED flash
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
Released2014, November. Released 2014, November
Announced2014, November. Released 2014, November
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions149.5 x 76.6 x 8.7 mm (5.89 x 3.02 x 0.34 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Lenovo A916 Overview

About Lenovo A916 Lenovo A916 is a discontinued device from Lenovo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Lenovo A916 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM with Mediatek MT6592 (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 A916 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 A916?

The Lenovo A916 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 A916 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 A916 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Lenovo A916 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Lenovo A916 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Lenovo A916.