Lenovo A7 is one of the latest smartphones launched by Lenovo brand. It runs on stock Android 9.0 Pie which is optimized for low-specs smartphones. If you’re using this device and want to enable root access via Magisk, then this guide is for you. Here we have shared the required downloads, pre-requirements, and an Easy Method To Root Lenovo A7 Using Magisk without TWRP Recovery.

As an Android user, most of us want to heavily customize our Android devices. Rooting an Android device opens the unlimited possibilities of customizations that include installing rooted apps, hibernate background running tasks, improve battery life, lock screen or status bar changes, etc. It also offers uninstalling system apps, edit/delete system root files, installing custom modules, and more. All of these things can’t be possible without rooting.

The Lenovo A7 2020 features a 6.09 inches IPS LCD display with an HD+ resolution and an old school type waterdrop notch. It has an aspect ratio of 19:5:9, a screen to body ratio of 75.27 percent, a pixel density of 282 Pixel Per Inch (PPI), and with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels.

Coming to the internals, the Lenovo A7 2020 comes with the new Unisoc SC9863 SoC that is built on the old 28nm process. It has an octa-core setup and includes eight Cortex A55 cores that clocks at 1.6GHz. Where four cores are clocked at a higher 1.6GHz, and the other four clocked at a lower 1.2GHz. To the GPU side, it sports the PowerVR 8322 GPU. To the memory side, the device comes with 2GB of RAM. It pairs with 32GB of internal storage. Further, this is expandable via the micro SD card up to 256GB. The device still runs on the old Android 9 Pie out of the box, and there is no schedule when the brand will give an update.

What is Magisk?

There are two most popular and widely used rooting methods available such as SuperSU and Magisk. Both the SuperSU and Magisk offer root access but nowadays, most of the developers and users prefer Magisk. Magisk is a system-less root that enables root access over the system components without affecting the system core-files.

Therefore, Magisk alters and stores the temporary files in the device boot partition. This is a quite safe method and effective as well. It doesn’t hamper Google’s SafetyNet security feature and other banking apps also work fine with Magisk. Magisk comes with a Magisk Manager app that offers rooted device status, downloading & installing custom modules on your device, and more.

Now, let’s take a look at the requirements, downloads, and steps to Root Lenovo A7 using Magisk.

Please Note:

  • Your device warranty may void after rooting.
  • Rooting will block the software OTA updates.

Pre-Requirements:

  • The Stock ROM and Boot Image File are only for the Lenovo A7 model.
  • Make sure to take a complete backup of your device data at first.
  • Charge your device battery more than 60% at least.
  • You will require a PC/Laptop and a USB cable.
  • Download all the required files from below.

Required Downloads:

  • Download ADB and Fastboot files. (Windows/MAC)
  • Lenovo USB Drivers – download and install it on your computer.
  • Download the Magisk Manager app for your device.
  • Lenovo A7 Stock ROM – download on your PC.
  • Download and Install SPD Flash Tool on your computer as well.

Let’s head over to the rooting steps one-by-one.

Disclaimer:

1. Steps to Extract and Patch Boot Image using Magisk

  • You have to download and extract the ROM to your PC.
  • Attach your device via USB cable and copy only the boot.img file from the extracted folder to your device storage
  • Open the Magisk Manager app on your device. When a popup appears asking to install Magisk, select Install and choose to install again.
  • Tap on the “Patch Boot Image File”.
  • Go to internal storage and select your phone’s boot image that you transferred earlier.
  • Wait for a couple of seconds. Magisk will start patching the boot image.
  • Once the boot image has been patched, copy the “patched_boot.img” from the internal storage and replace it in the same extracted ROM folder on your PC.

Now, you need to follow the second step to flash the patched boot image file.

2. Steps To Install the Patched Boot Image on Lenovo A7

Follow the given link to install Patched Boot Image on Lenovo A7:

Steps to Verify the Systemless Root

  • Download and install the Magisk Manager APK, and launch it.
  • To verify that you have a systemless root, check the top of the screen and if you see all options with Green Tick that means you’ve successfully rooted and bypassed the SafetyNet feature.

We hope this guide is helpful to you and you’ve easily rooted your Lenovo A7 device via Magisk. For any queries, you can ask in the comments below.

Root Lenovo A7 via ADB Fastboot

In some cases, if the above method to Root Lenovo A7 doesn’t work, then try via ADB fastboot method.

  • After extracting the ADB Fastboot tool, you must move the patched boot image to the same folder. Hold the Shift key and click on the right mouse button to open the command window/PowerShell.
  • Run the following command in the open command prompt.
  • Flash the “patched_boot.img” to install Magisk and root your Android device:

fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img

  • For devices with A/B partition system, use the following commands: fastboot flash boot_a patched_boot.img

fastboot flash boot_b patched_boot.img

Kindly replace [patched_boot.img] with the name of the boot image file you downloaded followed by the .img extension.

  • Flash the “patched_boot.img” to install Magisk and root your Android device:

  • The flashing process will begin. Once done, run

fastboot reboot

  • You’re done.

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