Many Thanks Sardi, i used the tutorial from http://mobilenetworkcomparison.org.uk/tutorial-rooting-and-installing-a-custom-rom-on-the-lenovo-a820/But! your infor regarding the version of Flashtool v3.1304.0.119 to correct the error tool dl manage fail - boot uboot blocking DL info saved the day and i'm fired up ready to go. again, many thanks.
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