Firmware for lenovo s820: highlights. Flashing Lenovo S820 via SP Flash Tool Lenovo s820 phone firmware

Lenovo S820 4Gb works under the control operating system Android 4.2. Its performance is rated 3 out of 5 (in its segment). This smartphone is quite productive. Here are the characteristics of the device, instructions on how to reset the settings, flash the device and, of course, how to get root access to Lenovo

Root on Lenovo S820 4Gb

How to get a root for Lenovo S820 4Gb see instructions below.

Initially, try the universal utilities for getting root on MTK for S820 4Gb model

• (root in one click)
• (a collection of root utilities in one)

If it didn’t work out and SuperUser didn’t appear, then ask for help in a special topic

Characteristics

1. Standard: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G
2. Type: smartphone
3. Operating system: Android 4.2
4. Case type: classic
5. Body material: polycarbonate
6. Number of SIM cards: 2
7. Multi-SIM Operation Mode: Alternate
8. Weight: 143 g
9. Dimensions (WxHxD): 69.7x139.5x8.95mm
10. Screen type: color IPS, touch
11. Type touch screen: multi-touch, capacitive
12. Diagonal: 4.7 inches.
13. Image size: 720x1280
14. Automatic screen rotation: yes
15. Scratch resistant glass: yes
16. Type of ringtones: polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
17. Vibrating alert: yes
18. Camera: 12 megapixels, LED flash
19. Camera Features: Auto Focus
20. Video recording: yes
21. Front camera: yes, 2 million pixels.
22. Audio: MP3, FM radio
23. Dictaphone: yes
24. Headphone Jack: 3.5mm
25. Interfaces: USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0
26. Satellite navigation: GPS
27. A-GPS system: yes
28. Internet access: WAP, GPRS, EDGE, email POP/SMTP, HTML
29. Processor: MediaTek MT6589W, 1200 MHz
30. Number of processor cores: 4
31. Video processor: PowerVR SGX544
32. Built-in memory: 4 GB
33. Volume random access memory: 1 GB
34. Memory card support: microSD (TransFlash), up to 32 GB
35. Additional SMS features: text entry with dictionary
36. MMS: yes
37. Battery type: Li polymer
38. Battery capacity: 2000 mAh
39. Talk time: 10h
40. Standby time: 140 h
41. Sensors: light, proximity

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Firmware for Lenovo S820 4Gb

Android 4.2 official firmware [stock ROM file] -
Lenovo custom firmware -

You can find firmware for Lenovo S820 4Gb in the branch. In addition, first download the necessary software for flashing

1. Brand/Model [Preferred] - Lenovo/S820 4Gb
2. Processor - MediaTek MT6589W, 1200 MHz
3. LCD Driver (Version)
4. Kernel (version) [preferred]

Before flashing and in the process of selecting firmware, check the base TX ( specifications) through the program

What are custom firmware (firmware)?

1. CM - CyanogenMod
2. lineageOS
3. paranoid android
4. OmniROM
5. Temasek's

Problems and disadvantages of a smartphone from Lenovo and how to fix them?

• If the S820 4Gb does not turn on, for example, you see a white screen, hangs on the splash screen, or the notification indicator only blinks at all (possibly after charging).
• If it freezes when updating / freezes when turned on (requires flashing, 100%)
• Not charging (usually, hardware problems)
• Can't see sim card
• The camera does not work (for the most part, hardware problems)
• Sensor not working (depending on the situation)

Hard Reset for Lenovo S820 4Gb

Instructions how to do hard reset on Lenovo S820 4Gb (factory reset). We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the visual guide, which is called on Android. .

Reset codes (open the dialer and enter them).

1. *2767*3855#
2. *#*#7780#*#*
3. *#*#7378423#*#*

Hard Reset via Recovery

1. Turn off the device-> go to Recovery
2. "wipe data/factory reset"
3. "yes - delete all user data" -> "Reboot System"

How to enter Recovery?

1. hold and hold Vol (-) [volume down], or Vol (+) [volume up] and the power button (Power)
2. a menu with the Android logo will appear. That's it, you are in Recovery!

Reset settings on Lenovo S820 4Gb can be done in a very simple way:

1. Settings->Backup & Reset
2. Reset settings (at the very bottom)

How to reset pattern

How to reset the unlock pattern if you forgot it and now you can't unlock your Lenovo smartphone. On the S820 4Gb model, the key or PIN code can be removed in several ways. You can also remove the lock by resetting the settings, the lock code will be deleted and disabled.

1. Reset graph. blocking -
2. Password reset -

1. So, first you need to put the original Chinese firmware with pre-installed recovery according to this instruction:

The author of the idea is the esteemed javum.
So we need FIRST OF ALL make a full backup: instruction .
Next, we need a preloader from the P780 phone: preloader.7z 51K 857 downloads
We download the Chinese CN firmware (any), I personally took this one: S820_S139_130723
Next on the list:

We unpack everything.

• We take the preloader.bin file from the archive and throw it into the folder with the firmware.
• Next in Flash Tool select the scatter file that comes with the firmware.

Before starting firmware click on PRELOADER and select the file from the archive that you put in the folder with the firmware.

After the firmware, again via FT, install TWRP 2.6.3

(With other firmware with CN markings that are sewn through FT, you need to do the same manipulations)

In order not to do the above manipulations, I post

ready-made CN firmware for Lenovo S820 8Gb
with integrated TWRP recovery 2.6.3 (set as standard via the Flash Tool) : DOWNLOAD

Everything is ready, you have received a device on which you can install absolutely any firmware from 4gb without patches, fixes and other things.
Personally tested: set VIBE UI 1.5 and everything works great.

I think it is not worth reminding that you do all these actions at your own peril and risk.

If you do everything right, then "bricking" will not happen!

2. If you do not know what Flash Tool is and how to use it, then you are here:

Step-by-step instructions for flashing phones based on MTK MT65xx via SP Flash Tool
For MT6513/6573/6515/6575/6517/6577/6589/8389

Full instructions with pictures:

3. Personally, I flashed the Flash Toole version SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1316.0.150, besides, under the switched off smartphone, I mean it is turned off and with the battery removed, I flash it for the 2nd time and so more reliably.

How to enter recovery:

• With the phone turned off, press the power button and hold for 1-2 seconds, then press the volume rocker "+" and "-" at the same time and release the power button, hold the rocker until you enter recovery. If it doesn’t work out, then you need to practice ... The whole point is to press the rocker until the lenovo inscription appears, and release the power button after it appears ...
• Using the utility Mobileuncle Tools(available in the market) select item Into Recovery Mode.

Installing firmware, updates, kernels and more on an Android device using TWRP

Everything alternative firmware, custom kernels, cracks, add-ons, decorations, application packages that can be installed on a tablet or phone using TWRP recovery-packed in the form zip files.

Before installing anything on your device, do not forget to make a full backup the current firmware, so that later you can painlessly return your tablet or phone to its original state.

Make sure your device's battery is at least 60 percent charged, and preferably fully charged, and unplug it from your computer and charger.

Copy the file you want to flash to the device's memory or to a memory card, preferably to its root, WITHOUT UNPACKING IT. Make sure that the file name consists only of Latin letters and numbers and does not contain spaces or special characters.

If you are installing new firmware, be sure to do complete cleaning using the "Wipe" item

Let's get to the firmware:

1. We reboot the device in TWRP recovery

2. Select "Install"

3. Choose:

Memory card: Use external SD

Internal memory: Use internal storage

4. Choose a zip file

5. With option Force MD5 check on all Zips enable MD5 checksum verification if you have an md5 file bundled with your zip file.

6. We start the firmware by confirming the choice using the slider

You can also select up to 10 zip files to be installed at one time using the "Add More Zips" button or clear the list of previously selected files using the "Clear Zip Queue"

6. By pressing Rebot and waiting for 5 minutes, I received a device with installed firmware from MIUI Russified and beautiful.

Attention: if everything written for you is a dark forest, then do not even try to repeat it.

Update from 08/17/2015: LED indication DOES NOT WORK on the specified firmware. There are no more significant bugs. I highly recommend installing (through recovery) MIUI version 5.8.6. Soon I will post a video review of this firmware.

On this page we will not describe the pros and cons of this Android devices, we really look forward to your feedback about the device. Here you can find and download custom original firmware, official version MIUI firmware v4, MIUI v5 android from our site site, and you can also see video instructions for installing the firmware for Lenovo S820 and leave a review.

To download the firmware for the phone Lenovo S820 with Android 7.0 Nougat (Nougat), Android 6.0 Marshmallow (aka Android M or Marshmallow) or Android 5.0 Lollipop (Lollipop), you need to read the page in full and find the link. There are also firmware Android KitKat 4.4.x (Kitkat) and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (Jelly Bean), as well as older versions, but we do not recommend downloading them, due to the fact that it is outdated software. The fifth version of Android has stepped far ahead of its predecessors, not to mention versions 6 and 7, worked out to the smallest detail. Below you will find an overview of latest versions Android and you can compare them.

Do not forget to write a full review about this model in the comments. By doing this, you can help other users make a decision about buying a device.

Firmware available: available.

Download firmware

When adding a review to our site through the comment system, do not forget to indicate your real email address if you need advice and you were unable to install the firmware according to our instructions. Instructions for firmware are on the download page. Our help in the form of consultations is free of charge and therefore there may be delays in our answers, as there are many people who want to. Firmware download for Lenovo S820 can be done both through a torrent with instructions in Russian, and directly without depositfiles and other bloodsuckers.

Installation instructions

• Click on the download link, choosing the firmware you need

1. Download android firmware M - we checked you, to be honest M - this is Marshmallow, follow the second link

• Download the file with firmware and application
• Run application file
• Select the required firmware version
• Follow the instructions from the file archive

Video on Lenovo S820 firmware

Device price

The price in local currency depends on the dollar exchange rate.

useful links

Getting root rights on Lenovo S820

If you wish to receive root rights I recommend that you use the program Rootkhp for computer is one of the new programs with a large database of supported Android smartphones and tablets. The program only works with Windows control, for systems of the Linux and Mac OS family, it is recommended to use emulators.

You can download the program for free from the official website Rootkhp.pro which is easily found through Google.

How to unlock pattern

Removing forgotten graphic key regardless of its complexity has ceased to be a global problem even for simple user, little familiar with the mechanisms of protection of the operating Android systems and its loopholes. Not so long ago, we came across a program to unlock the pattern key Gaigunlock (Gaigunlosk). Step-by-step instructions in Russian and a description of the program are published at the link above.

When a smartphone is brand new, it usually works as it should. However, over time, errors, freezes and bugs appear. Very often this is due to the firmware, updating which usually solves the problem. If your device was released recently, then software updates may come "over the air". But what to do when the device is not the newest, for example, such as the S820 from Lenovo? This will help step-by-step instruction for flashing Lenovo S820.

First of all, the user needs to know that there are two types of firmware for this smartphone. The first ones are official, which are created by the manufacturer, and the second ones are called custom. The latter were created by other users and may contain various innovations that are not in the original. But it is worth noting that these may have unforeseen bugs and malfunctions. Therefore, you need to think carefully, put custom firmware at your own risk, or install the official one and have no problems.

Before downloading the firmware on the Lenovo S820, you need to know that each smartphone model has its own software version. It is important to understand that if you install a shell that is designed for a device, for example, with a large amount of RAM, then there may be problems up to the failure of the entire device.

There are several ways to install new system. However, we will consider the simplest and most effective of them - Lenovo S820 firmware through a computer using the SP Flash Tool program.

Driver installation

Before flashing Lenovo S820, you need to install required drivers( and ) on PC. For this you need:

• Connect the switched off phone to a personal computer;
• Go to device manager;
• Find the designation (name) of your phone;
• Click on it right click mouse and select "O update driver»;
• In the window that appears, click " Install the driver from the specified location"and look for the path to the previously downloaded and unpacked driver;
• We are waiting for the installation and disconnect the phone.

Find out the version of the smartphone and download the necessary firmware

Another important thing before installation is to understand what version of the smartphone is in front of us. The model was produced in various modifications in 2013 and 2014, you need to download the firmware according to the year of manufacture of the smartphone and its amount of RAM. This is necessary in order for the reinstallation of Android on the Lenovo S820 4Gb smartphone to be successful. On the box from mobile device you can find the information you need. After you understand which phone is in front of you, you can, in fact, download official firmware on Lenovo S820.

Installing SP Flash Tools

We download the program from any profile service on the Internet. It usually goes in the archive. Unpack it in any folder on your computer and install the program. Everything, after that, the Lenovo S820 firmware can be carried out via the Flash tool.

Firmware

For clarity, a step-by-step instruction for Lenovo S820 firmware was created:

1. We turn off the smartphone.
2. We turn on the SP Flash Tool program, in it you need to select the path to the firmware file. To do this, click on Scatter-loading and select the desired path.
3. Next, blocks of update files will appear, you need to make sure that all of them are checked.
4. Then we mark DA DL All With Check Sum and click on the Firmware->Upgrade button.
5. Next, the firmware image will be formed. While this is happening, you need to connect the switched off smartphone to the computer. If everything was done correctly, the firmware installation process will start automatically.
6. When the firmware is completed successfully, a green circle will appear on the screen.

After the process is completed, you can disconnect the phone from the computer and turn it on. The first launch will take a long time, so no need to worry.