LeEco Le Pro3 is a Flagship level mobile. It comes with Marshmallow 6.0.1 version, 4/6 GB RAM and Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 processor. But, the problem is LeEco stopped security patch updates and Major upgrades. Also, It has Old OS that comes with Custom Skin. If you sue this mobile still, you know how much difficulties you are facing. You may notice two or three apps in the Backgroud can make your device even if you have 6 GB of RAM. But, When you Install Custom ROMs, you can notice a lot of Improvements. To flash custom ROMs, you should have Custom TWRP. In this process, we are using Official TWRP, means; the success rate is always high. If you are a regular user, you can still use your device without root. My advice is if you root and flash Custom ROM, you can experience a lot of Improvements.
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Why should you Root LeEco Le Pro3?
We appreciate the hard work of the TWRP team. Without them, this Root method is not possible. Your mobile has 4/6 GB of RAM. It is enough for Normal usage and Heavy Usage too. But, LeEco stopped Security patch updates on 60-90 days Interval. Also, It is based on Old OS, So we can’t expect Many optimizations. It has a Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 processor. So, If we Install Custom ROM, We can expect some Improvements.
Due to Poor RAM Management in Old device, you will feel laggy. If we optimize correctly with correct Custom OS after rooting, we can see some Improvements. So, after rooting, I can expect Lag-free experience? Probably. Also, if we hibernate and eliminate a lot of unwanted apps and optimize some apps, your device is hardware limited. But, within these limits, we can enhance the performance by 20-30% compared with your old usage. If you use Lite weight Custom ROMs, you can expect a 40-80% improvement in performance based on what custom OS you are choosing.
How to Root LeEco Le Pro3 Marshmallow 6.0.1
LeEco Le Pro3 International Variants comes with a flexible bootloader other than some locked devices. Example- In Samsung, Verizon mobiles come with locked Bootloader. This means that different smartphone variants can be easily rooted. Also, the device can accept to install TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery file/app alike.
TWRP recovery is a custom recovery file which must be installed on your devices because you can root them successfully. In this article, we explained the easiest method to follow and install TWRP recovery on LeEco Le Pro3. However, the tool required for rooting this device is the Magisk App.
With the help of TWRP Recovery, you can quickly flash the latest version of Magisk into your Le Pro3 to gain root access. Before sharing the tutorial, you may want to know that, with the TWRP recovery present on your device, you can easily install any custom ROM or firmware. Does it seem complicated? Relax, everything will be explained succinctly in bullets.
Things to check out for;
Make sure your device battery is charged above 50%
Backup your current files and data, full data loss process (save them on external storage).
Pre-Requirement Steps
Enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock on your mobile. To do this; go to settings >>> about >>> Tap on the “Build Number” 7-10 times consistently to enable “Developer Options,” then go to the “Developer Options” and enable USB Debugging Mode, OEM Unlock. There is no complicated process in LeEco Le Pro3.
Also, download the ADB drivers. Install it in your PC.
- Download Magisk.Zip (Latest Version) and Copy it to Your Phone Memory.
Download and save the TWRP Recovery on your PC and rename recovery file to recovery.img.
Unlock Bootloader using ADB and Fastboot
- Switch off your mobile. Boot into Fastboot Mode-> Volume Down+ Power Button. When Warning Screen appears, Release all keys.
Type below command to check the fastboot status.
- fastboot devices
- The above command will display some code for device detection. If you didn’t receive any response, Check with the USB Cable. If you get a response, move to the below command.
- fastboot oem unlock-go
- After the process complete, Move to the below steps. Now you have Unlocked Bootloader.
- If you want to check the Bootloader status type below command.
- fastboot oem device info
- You should get the status as Bootloader Unlocked- “Yes.”
Flash TWRP
If you are still in Fastboot Mode Move to TWRP flash step. Or you have to go to Fastboot mode again by pressing the Volume Down+ Power Buttons.
- Your mobile will boot into Bootloader.
Type below command to check the fastboot status.
- fastboot devices
- The above command will display some code for device detection. If you didn’t receive any response, Check with the USB Cable. If you get a response, move to the below command.
- fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
- After the process complete, Type below command to reboot into TWRP.
- adb reboot bootloader
- It will boot into the temporary TWRP. Don’t Boot into standard OS until we flash magisk.
Install Magisk on your LeEco Le Pro3 using TWRP
- Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache Data.
- Return to Home of TWRP select Install.
- Select Magisk.Zip.
- After the Successful Installation, Reboot your mobile.
- You can also install Magisk Manager in your Mobile Applications If you can’t find the Magisk app in the App Drawer. Install Root checker to verify your Root Status.
What More?
LeEco Le Pro3 has a minimum of 4 GB RAM, and it is a Good Flagship phone when it is released; There are no Major regular updates and monthly updates, from LeEco for a long time. If you compare it with Old devices, Some models still receiving updates, so, you know what you are doing and the real purpose, you can root your device. By rooting and flashing custom ROM, you can use New Android versions, without any lag issues.
Selva Kumar is an Android Devices Enthusiast, Who Can Talk and Write About Anything If You Give a Hint About the respective devices. He is a Computer Science Graduate and Certified Android Developer, Making His Career towards this Technology. He is always eager to try new Android devices — not only Software level but Hardware-level Also. Beyond this, He is a Good Swimmer, Guitarist.
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