How to Install Official TWRP Recovery on Lenovo K4 Note and Root it

This guide covers installing the official TWRP recovery on the Lenovo K4 Note (Vibe K4 Note, codename k5fpr) and rooting it with Magisk. You need an unlocked bootloader first, since the stock recovery cannot flash custom files. Once TWRP is installed you can flash custom ROMs and mods, take Nandroid backups, wipe partitions, and gain root.

Lenovo K4 Note overview

The Lenovo K4 Note (A7010a48) has a 5.5-inch Full HD display, an octa-core MediaTek MT6753 processor, 3GB of RAM, and a 3,300mAh battery. It launched in January 2016 on Android 5.1 Lollipop and was later updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

TWRP recovery and its advantages

Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) is an open-source custom recovery with a touch interface. It lets you flash third-party firmware and ZIPs and back up the system, functions the stock recovery does not support.

• Flash custom ROMs and modding ZIPs
• Install Magisk and Magisk modules
• Root and unroot by flashing ZIPs
• Create and restore Nandroid backups
• Flash image files
• Remove bloatware
• Wipe cache and data

How to install TWRP recovery on the Lenovo K4 Note (k5fpr)

Go through the requirements below first.

Prerequisites

• This file and guide are for the Lenovo K4 Note (k5fpr) only. Do not try it on other devices.
• Unlock the bootloader on the Lenovo K4 Note.
• A PC or laptop and a USB cable.
• Take a full backup of your data.
• Charge the phone battery.
• Download the files you need:
  • No Verity Opt Encrypt and VBMeta.img
  • Magisk ZIP for rooting
  • Lenovo USB Drivers
  • ADB and Fastboot installed on your PC

Download TWRP

Install TWRP with fastboot

1. Enable Developer Options: go to Settings > System > About Phone and tap Build Number seven times, then turn on USB Debugging in Developer Options.
2. Open the ADB and Fastboot folder on your PC, hold Shift, right-click, and open a command window.
3. Power the phone off, then hold Volume Up + Power (with the USB cable connected) to enter fastboot, or run adb reboot bootloader.
4. Confirm the phone is detected:

   fastboot devices

5. Rename the downloaded image to twrp.img, place it in the platform-tools folder, and flash it:

   fastboot flash recovery twrp.img

6. To boot TWRP without flashing, use fastboot boot twrp.img instead.
7. TWRP is now installed on your Lenovo K4 Note. Next, flash root.

What is root?

Rooting gives you superuser (administrator) access to the Android system, so you can tweak, edit, or delete system files and apps. With root you can remove bloatware, improve performance, extend battery life, install Xposed or Magisk modules, and more. Rooting voids the warranty, may stop OTA updates, and can brick the device if done incorrectly, so follow the guide carefully.

Advantages of rooting

• Full access to every file on the Lenovo K4 Note, including the root directory.
• Improve performance by overclocking.
• Extend battery life by underclocking.
• Uninstall bloatware.
• Block ads across apps with root-level ad blockers.
• Install the Xposed Framework and Xposed modules.

How to root the Lenovo K4 Note with Magisk

With TWRP installed, flash the Magisk ZIP to gain root access. The full walkthrough is linked below.

Guide to Root the Lenovo K4 Note with Magisk

FAQ

Do I need to unlock the bootloader first?

Yes. TWRP cannot be flashed on a locked bootloader, so unlock it before you start.

Should I root with SuperSU or Magisk?

Magisk. SuperSU is discontinued; Magisk is the current root method, with systemless root and module support.

Will installing TWRP erase my data?

Flashing TWRP itself does not wipe data, but unlocking the bootloader does, so back up first.

That covers installing TWRP and rooting the Lenovo K4 Note. If you run into any trouble, leave a comment below.