These are instructions on how to root Lenovo A516 (running on android 4.2.2) using Framaroot App.

Requirements: Your Lenovo A516 smartphone should have at least 10-20 percent battery to perform the rooting process.

Root Lenovo A516

  1. Enable installation of 3 party Apps on your Lenovo A516. To Enable, Open Settings > Security > Device Administration >Unknown Sources > Tap on the Checkbox to enable it.
    2. Android Unknown Sources
  2. Download and install Framaroot App on the Device. Once you have successfully installed the Framaroot App on the device, then you will be able to see the Framaroot Icon in the App Drawer.
    3. Framaroot App
  3. Now, Tap on the Framaroot App Icon to Open it:
    4. Framaroot App Drawer
  4. Once Framaroot App is launched, you will be able to see the following screen on the Device:
    5. Framaroot Exploits
  5. Tap on any of the available Exploits (exploits name may vary per device) to Root the Device. If an exploit fails to root the device, then try the other one.
    6. Framaroot Boromir
  6. Once your Device is Rooted, then you will be able to see the Success Message on the Screen.
    7. Framaroot Success
  7. Restart the Device.
    8. Android Restart
  8. Now your device is Rooted. To check whether your phone is rooted correctly, Open App Drawer, you will be able to see a new app installed, called SuperSU. If this app exists, then it means your device is successfully rooted.
    9. Framaroot Supersu

    Optional: You can also verify the root status of your device by using the Root Checker App.

Notes

[*] No data loss process: Your Lenovo A516 Phone Data like contacts, pictures, videos, music and etc will be not affected with the above method.

[*] Lenovo Stock Firmware: If you are looking for the original firmware for your device, then head over to Download Lenovo Stock Firmware page.

[*] Lenovo USB Driver: If you are looking for the original USB Driver for your device, then head over to Download Lenovo USB Driver page.

[*] Credits: Framaroot App is created and distributed by Alephzain (XDA Developer). So, full credit goes to him for sharing the app for free.