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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Telendar:
Hi all! After release of cyanogenmod 12 will i be able to install it to my Lenovo tab S8? And Some1 knows if its even possible to install it on tablet? Thanks a lot :*
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] philmein:
we need a custom recovery before we can start looking at custom roms im afraid
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] icanttinkofaname:
Has anyone kept up to date with the Russian forums? Have they managed it yet?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bbrooks182:
Gorilla Glass?

does this tablet have Gorilla Glass? if not, anyone know of a good screen protector that will still allow the use of a pen stylus for handwriting? I'm using Illumishield on my Sero 7 Pro and really like it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mfucci:
I was kinda wondering about accessories for the S8-50. Can it use the same screen protectors or cases as another Lenovo tablet? The reason I ask is because I see some images of cases for the S8-50 on Amazon where they show a tablet with a Lenovo logo but it's running Windows.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] harryw66:
I have the official Lenovo A8-50 case - way too big for the S8-50, ditto for the screen protector - would require some trimming...

The amazon photos are probably either photoshopped or pictures of an other Lenovo tablet for which the supplier does a similar case.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jabberrr:
Just received this case today (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/381041633640) and the tablet fits in perfectly. Ordered it on Dec. 2nd so it took about 3 weeks to arrive in Canada.

Also ordered a screen protector from here: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/331352598626. Haven't received this yet so I can't comment on it.

I wouldn't worry too much about the images used on websites. If you order from eBay or somewhere similar, you can always get your money back if the item isn't as described.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mfucci:
I was more curious about compatibility with other models because there currently seems to be few choices for cases and screen protectors. I was hoping that would open up some other options. For instance, there aren't any screen protectors available via Amazon Prime!:(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bbrooks182:
Screen protectors

I just found some on Amazon, but I don;t have enough posts to post the link here.

[3-Pack] SUPERSHIELDZ- High Definition Clear Screen Protector For Lenovo Tab S8 / S8-50 Tablet + Lifetime Replacements Warranty [3-PACK] - Retail Packaging
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mfucci:
Thanks, but unfortunately it doesn't qualify for Prime shipping :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwcasey:
Search for

Lenovo Tab S8-50 case, FYY Ultra Slim Magnetic Smart Cover Folio Case for Lenovo Tab S8-50 Black

Prime qualified. Decent case for the money.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mfucci:
Yep, that's what I ended up with. It's a shame there's no screen protectors available with Prime shipping, though.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ESO.Rimmer1:
You can buy official Lenovo case for this tablet. There is even screen protector with it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jazzespresso:
official Lenovo case? where?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] harryw66:
Quite pricey at the only UK Stockist (that I can find) - Lenovo £25 - waiting for the price to drop...

I managed to get the official A8-50 case for under £20 inc delivery from Amazon US website, after it had been out for a while.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] icanttinkofaname:
Where have you found this? I've searched eBay, Amazon and the Lenovo site. Couldn't find it anywhere.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ESO.Rimmer1:
I bought it in czech shop called Alza - http :// www .alzashop .com/ lenovo-ideatab-s8-50-folio-case-and-blue-film-d2219723 .htm - sry, i can't post links (delete spaces)... It costs about 12 pounds.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blacknova7:
I ordered one too and to be honest I didn´t read the full 11 sites here just two ;). So there will be no support for root or anything like it?

have nice holidays everyone :good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spenzalii:
Just picked up one of these Tab S8s. My Nexus 7 cracked, and I haven't been able to get it fixed yet. This was on sale today and with one of my Best Buy rewards it was only $145 out the door, making it impossible to beat (I need to repair the USB on the Nexus as well, so a newer tablet like this isn't much different price wise) . Considering the similarly spec'd Asus Tab7 (the one with the IPS screen and Intel processor) was the same price, I figured I'd roll with the Lenovo this go round. After 3 minutes with the stock launcher (no app tray? Really?) I went straight for the Google Now launcher, so now it's much more like my beloved Nexus 7 (although I had just got the 5.0 update a few days before the screen cracked). So far, I think the extra size will be cool, but I do miss the wireless charging. Here's hoping the lollipop update comes to Intel chips (and this tablet) soon.

At some point the Nexus will get fixed and used as a backup or given to my wife (she really needs to upgrade that Kindle Fire she has)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] harryw66:
Lenovo UK :

http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/...ide_menu_area=true&GroupID=460&Code=888017082

But that Czech site is cheap - Thanks!

EDIT:

Woah - delivery is £7.90 to the UK - bit high given the light weight of the item!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ESO.Rimmer1:
I think that you can getcoupon 5euro off on that shop. I can provide photo of the case, its very nice ☺
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] harryw66:
Minimum spend of 40Eur for the coupon?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ESO.Rimmer1:
Ohh, I didn't notice.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] harryw66:
No worries - thanks for the spot though :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Telendar:
I hope we will get custom ROM cus I rly want install Lollipop on my S8 :/
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tiger-cat:
Anyone have the files on /sytem/vendor/uninstallable/app before updating to 141203_ROW? Looks like I deleted Bonbonfactory.apk and .odex. Thanks for the files Jabberrr uploaded and I was a ble to get pass many failures through the update but now stuck on this "uninstallable" Game store app.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stevessvt:
Hey, I just bought one of these and noticed mine too has screen flicker. Not sure if anyone discovered it yet but I noticed it doesn't do it anymore if you turn off the Intel smart video and reboot the device. Also it pretty cool, I ran a CPU stress test to see how long or how hot it gets before throttling occurs, and it ran for 10 minutes all four cores reporting at 1.86ghz the entire time. No throttling what so ever. Pretty impressed with it so far.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwcasey:
Thanks for sharing your experience so far. I can report that it plays Minecraft with some settings turned up a bit, too.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stevessvt:
Also just to mention, it was at Best Buy and I bought it two days ago. It was on sale for $149.99, but they price matched amazon for $139.

Also, anyone get Bluetooth to stay off? Every time I turn it off its back on again a few minutes later. And if its already been answered sorry for not seeing it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwcasey:
My Bluetooth is currently turned off, not sure I did anything special to make it stick.

Thanks for the BB tip, I told myself if it goes on sale or drops below 140 I would pick another one up. Wonder is Amazon would be Prime shipped and no tax? Have to check it out.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wbc1228:
You got lucky w the price match.

The one up on Amazon is a different model (A8-50 vs S8-50) with different specs.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stevessvt:
Oh wow, I guess I did! I didn't even know there was an a8-50. I showed the check out girl my phone, and she said OK!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ls650569:
Anyone has issues using external SD? I have a class 10 16GB and it seems fine when I use it on PC, but when I use it on S8-50, it works fine initially, but the external SD disappears from mount if I transfer/save a large file to it. I don't need to use the external SD card, so if it's known issue I will not put one in.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwcasey:
I have the "Samsung - 64GB microSD Class 10 UHS-1 Memory Card - Orange" and I installed it to the tablet right out of the box, formatted with the tablet ( not on a PC ) and have been using it since day one.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ls650569:
Thanks. I guess it is my SD card's quality issue.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] auratox:
battery concerns

Hello can anyone tell me how much does your tablets battery life last on continuesly playing video or games? My lenovo tab s8-50LC only last 3 hours and it shows that almost all the baterry used is from the screen. Oh and screen is always set on medium brightness. Is there something wrong with my tablet or is it normal?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jazzespresso:
that's offical case I have been looking for, but only for UK...? let me check USA lenovo site
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stevessvt:
I thought turning off the Intel enhancer fixed the screen flicker, but its doing it again. It irritates me pretty bad. Is there a fix for this anyone know?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Caspid:
Picked one of these up from BB as well, $135 after 10% off from ShopDiscover.

What's the status of getting root access? I'm wary of the latest update's forced change in display density.

Thanks!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SErooted:
Curious

I understand this is general discussion. I am however curious as to what happened to keeping a focus on Twrp and recovery and other such things? Has anyone been able to get TWRP installed on the tablet yet? If so... do you have a working link to the files needed? root was simple enough, I am just curious if recovery is available, i would like to start getting some themes and other mods ready and going for this tablet
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jazzespresso:
Root is relatively easy, download this, save to your PC desktop, Unzip it, you should see Root_S8-50LC_tab.exe, before click on it, plug your tablet, and then click on Root_S8-50LC_tab.exe, it should flash SuperSU and related stuff, and it will reboot. Once it reboots, you should see SuperSU icon, open it and make sure update SuperSU binary when prompted.

Root_S8-50LC_tab.exe

Troubleshooting: Root tool uses ADB, means it puts your tablet in downloading mode and pushes the file to your tablet. It is important that you have installed Lenovo drivers for Lenovo S8 (S8-50) Tablet, plus you have ADB of some kind working installed.

good luck!

p.s: yeap I got it from BestBuy $149 too, it is very good deal for this specs of tablet...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bbrooks182:
SD card

I also installed an 8GB card when I first starting using my tablet and it's been working without any issues. In fact I'm going shopping for a 32GB today.

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I'm with you. Really looking forward to getting some ROMs for this tablet. I have a Hisense Sero 7 Pro with a custom ROM and would love to have one available for the S8.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jazzespresso:
There's no any custom TWRP or CWM recovery available for this device. I would suggest to follow this forum : http://lenovo-forums.ru/forum/327-lenovo-s8-50-tablet/, this is Russian Lenovo user forum, which seems like quite active, but it is of course in Russian (use google translate to translate). I in fact posted a few there asking if someone can help to get custom recovery ported over our device (USA specific model), but I was ignored..it may because I posted in English:p

Anyway, it will be difficult get custom recovery since this tablet not wildly popular device, plus it uses Intel processor (it even makes it darn difficult to port custom recovery), but again I am seeing more and more devices (such as Asus) start using Intel processors, so how knows some developers able to come up custom recovery...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tigr72:
CWM Recovery ...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jazzespresso:
yeap...I tried, it did not work me...did you try and worked??
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tigr72:
Yes.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jazzespresso:
if you don't mind, can you tell me your firmware version -- settings --> About....like to compare it with mine..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tigr72:
TABS8-50LC_LiFe_0.1_by_Xakep :)

Seriously TABS8-50LC_S000167_141130_ROW
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jabberrr:
Hey,

Sorry about the late reply. I don't check this forum that frequently.

Aside from Bonbonfactory.apk and .odex, do you need any other files?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bbrooks182:
SD Card

I just installed a Sandisk 32GB and the tablet shows there is 26GB free space (after I loaded my files). However, when I try to download a file to it I receive a message that the download failed because there is not enough space. Any ideas?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tiger-cat:
Hi there, I uninstalled tons of apps after updated to 141103_ROW, then the 141204_ROW comes along. It just stop while checking/updating the Bonbonfactory cause it's been deleted. I would have to get pass this to know if there is anything else missing.

Besides missing most sensors which is by design sadly and I also experienced like others reported here of screen flashes. Even worse, there occurs intermittently changing backlight level which is very irritating and I couldn't figure out whether it's caused by faulty hardware or some poorly implemented software since the light level changes do depends on the content on the screen. The occurrence is somewhat random and now it seems it happens less often.

My hope is the latest update would address these screen issues that really make or break this otherwise a fine bargain tablet.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d34n0:
Does the rooting in anyway affect bettery life if we only change this one thing??

Worked superblythough, Changed resolution and wow! I got this for christmas and updated straight so i was pretty used to the big resolution but this is better :)

Even made an account to thank you!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tonepinballwiz2:
I just got this tablet & love most of it. But later struggled with changing dpi after rooting original stock tablet (without updating it first). So I wanted to change the resolution from 240 to 320 out of curiousity using rootkit lite tool, to see how the 2 resolutions compared. But I never had a chance to do that, since my tablet rebooted corrupt with error messages & stuck w/ ok button. I didn't know what else to do but to flash the stock image posted at needrom, and it's back alive again.

Is the consensus to stay with original firmware out of the box or do people rather update and then root to change dpi? (someone just posted that the original firmware looks the best for brightness and sharpness --over on forums(dot)lenovo "Latest update changes resolution?thread".) If that's the case then we'd be stuck with old firmware forever if we want the best image quality, unless this statement is false or if Lenovo changes things again.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jabberrr:
Looks like I no longer have my backup of the 141103 update. I have the system/app folder and the system/priv-app folder but nothing else. Sorry.

Someone posted the stock ROM at the Lenovo forums so you could try flashing that directly and then performing the update. Here's the link to the post: https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Other-...-update-changes-resolution/m-p/1829226#M22531

Regarding the screen brightness issue, it is definitely NOT fixed in the latest update. It still occurs randomly and is rather annoying. I notice it the most in video apps such as Plex or Youtube.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jazzespresso:
that's me who posted....also see here: http://xdaforums.com/general/general/lenovo-tab-s8-50f-stock-firmware-rom-t2989791
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mikhei777:
Has anyone tried Google Chromecast with this tablet?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nievesaj:
Yes. Works fine!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tiger-cat:
Thanks. That's what I gonna do if a later update do fix the screen/backlight issues instead of breaking something else. For the dpi setting so many have complained, I found the new 320 is too large and the old 240 is too small for my taste. I now settle on 273 and it's good for most application except app like Flipboard that doesn't scale well with this non-standard dpi while in landscape mode.

Thanks also jazzespresso for the pointer provided regarding the stock firmware.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] harryw66:
Lenovo do seem to release firmware updates fairly often, so the hope is they will fix the DPI issue. I personally rooted and changed the DPI.

I previously owned the Lenovo A8-50 and during the short time period, several firmware updates were released.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lilhaiti:
Sorry wrong thread
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tafty:
dual sim?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WildVenom:
Need some help

Hello everyone!

This is my first post to XDA!! :D

And this Tab is technically my first Android Device :p

I have read the previous posts and I have few questions:

1. I want to Root the Tab and uninstall certain System Apps. Will this break the future OS Updates from Lenovo? Will I be able to install the updates without much problem? The Apps I want to remove (not disable) are Google Plus, Movies, Music, Books, Newsstand, Photos, Chrome, AOSP Browser, Gallery, Music, Syncit, Shareit, Cloneit.

2. Can someone prepare a Safe To Remove Bloatlist for this Device? If you can give little info on those packages then even better! Like what might not work or break if you remove it.

3. Any working way to mount NTFS formatted drives with this device via OTG. With Read/Write capability.

4. Any Tips to improve battery life?

Thanks in advance! :good: :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] janci255:
Hi! :)

3. You need rooted tab and installed app stickmount ;)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] harryw66:
When I researched this briefly some while ago, the impression I got was that it was easier/safer to Freeze or Quarantine apps rather than uninstall them. That way you can easily unfreeze them if you decide you want to use them and it is less likely to cause issues with firmware upgrades. I use my tablet 99% of the time for watching videos on my commute and therefore have disabled most of the apps you mentioned to maximise my battery life.

Perhaps someone with more experience may choose to correct me ;)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jazzespresso:
That's correct...anything you remove (uninstall) system apps (even if they are considered as bloatware) may cause issues with next firmware upgrades..so disabling or freezing them is the best way to go...

Of course, if some reason you removed it, another way (when new firmware available) is flash stock firmware (so that it will be as you bought it) and get new firmware upgrade:D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] icanttinkofaname:
I was doing some general browsing about the tab and I spotted the Lenovo multi window app is featured on the A8-50. Any way we can port that?! There's a nifty exposed module to add more apps too!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scarbutt11:
Just picked up the tablet for $100 from best buy. So far it feels awesome and runs smooth. Installed google now launcher and it makes it a pretty decent tablet. Hope we see some development pickup for this thing!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scarbutt11:
Is this method still working? Also my tablet has the 140929 ROM. Should I do the update to the 141203 ROM then root it and change the DPI? Or am I better staying where I am?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jazzespresso:
Well, I stayed on 140929 ROM (rooted, and freezed Lenovo System Update (OTA). I heard (at lenovo official user forum) that people how updated 141203 can still able to root using method 1 (Root_S8-50LC_tab).

Reason I am still on 140929, not just DPI mess, but read some users feedbacks that 141203 does not feels as smooth as 140929, so considering both are still 4.4.2, I told myself stay on 140929 until Lenovo releases something major upgrade such as 4.4.4 or better 5.0!

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$100?? darn ya :p how did you able to manage that...I paid $149 thought it is good price, but $100 for this specs of tablet is a steaaaaaal man!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sixstringedmatt:
How did you get it at $100? I'm looking to temporarily replace my N7 2012 and don't want to spend more than exactly that!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jazzespresso:
That's actually possible. I decompiled Lenovo's Settings.apk, and saw bunch of traces of multi window codes, it seems to me like it probably there or may need some modification in settings.apk code and turn it on....OK I do NOT mean or sound like this is soo easy to do after all you are dealing with settings.apk, which may cause soft-brick the tablet.

Now, I am trying to figure out how to put together a stock firmware (140929 version) to make deodexed, rooted, busy-box, int.d all into flashable zip...

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thank you very much for your participation to this "feels lonely" Lenovo thread :p
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scarbutt11:
I ran into Best Buy to compare the new Asus 7 and this s80. They only had one s80 that had been returned. I asked to open up the box and the lenovo stickers were not even broken. It somehow got listed as an open box and they had it marked at $130. I had a $30 giftcard from christmas so the total I spent was the $100 :D

And Ive decided to stay on the 140929 build for now. Root worked perfectly. Installing greenify and xposed now. I could almost live without custom rom support if this holds up.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sixstringedmatt:
Nice work! Would you recommend it at full price? I feel like the n7 2013 is too old for me to pay $150 for it. A real shame about 5.0(.2) it gimped my pretty flawless 2012 n7.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scarbutt11:
Ive only had it for like 8 hours at this point but I love it. I was really only looking for a tablet to throw my textbooks onto for college so I can't speak for perfarmance. Although I did just play hearthstone for about 15 minutes and didn't see any sort of lag. I Almost ordered a refurbished N7 2013 32gb for $179 and then stumbled upon this one. 7 -> 8 inch increase may not sound like much, but as my ex always told me, size matters and it feels just perfect at an 8 inch screen.

Rooted very easily with the .exe in this thread (thanks to our Russian brothers!) And I've installed greenify, xposed, xposed gel settings, and gravity box without any problems. I've also got titanium backup installed and froze a bunch of apps.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tonepinballwiz2:
For Chromecast, have you tried the app SecondScreen to see if it will mirror everything perfectly in 1080p (root is required on the app)? I'm thinking of picking up a chromecast for this purpose if it works really well. :good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jazzespresso:
wow man $100 for this tablet...very good...

this is not as popular devices as Samsung ones, so not many developers here to give us custom ROM.

for more support, see here : http://xdaforums.com/general/general/lenovo-tab-s8-50f-stock-firmware-rom-t2989791
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jazzespresso:
it works for me....why not get chromecast and try...if it does not, you can always return chromecast :p