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Lenovo S820
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Lenovo S820

Released: 2013, May. Released 2013, MayPrice: About 230 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 (Jelly Bean)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUPowerVR SGX544
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.7 inches, 60.9 cm, 2, (~62.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual band
BrandLenovo
ModelLenovo S820
PriceAbout 230 EUR
RadioFM radio; built-in antenna
SpeedHSPA
VideoN/A
ColorsFlamingo red, Charcoal Black, Pearl White
SAR EU0.54 W/kg (head)
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight143 g (5.04 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal4GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 1GB RAM
Released2013, May. Released 2013, May
Stand-byUp to 140 h (2G) / Up to 140 h (3G)
Announced2013, May. Released 2013, May
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 22 h (2G) / Up to 10 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions139.5 x 69.7 x 9 mm (5.49 x 2.74 x 0.35 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Lenovo S820 Overview

About Lenovo S820 Lenovo S820 is a discontinued device from Lenovo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2013. Lenovo S820 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 4GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 1GB RAM with Mediatek MT6589 (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 S820 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 S820?

The Lenovo S820 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 S820 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 S820 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Lenovo S820 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Lenovo S820 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Lenovo S820.