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[Device Reviews and Information] CarlosBerliner:
Thanks!

Just for me to understand, I have little questions. You went thru the pain...so you may be able to help me :)

1. Separate overseas version is the Chinese version? Shall I use the one of this linked post (#158) or the one from Keshon?

2. ZSL or latest ROM I guess is not correct right? I will be attempting to install the ROM that does not make to reboot after installing the keyboard. As per the previous question, shall I use the firmware from this post #158 or the one from Keshon?

3. It is not clear to me something: do I need to follow all steps from #158 for each firmware? (One the chinese and again for the global ROM).

Thanks in advance mate
[Device Reviews and Information] trunglocke:
1. You need to use the ZUI Rom in Keshon's link for this step.

2. This step we dont use the lastest Rom but the one before that:

TB-J706F_S242001_210430_ROW.zip

3. Once you successfully set QFIL tool up (you'll know that once you can flash your device back to ZUI Rom), just select the Rom I mentioned above by click on "Load Content" button and point to where you keep it.

You are welcome and good luck!
[Device Reviews and Information] CarlosBerliner:
Hi all,

Looks like a new OTA will be released mid September solving this issue ...

See this link https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo...ttaching-original-keyboard/m-p/5087084?page=5
[Device Reviews and Information] MattySAu:
I’ve seen mention of at least two more recent firmware releases since 210601 (the one that caused the keyboard issue) for the TB-J706F. I believe these are 210702 and 210713. However, these versions are still not available via OTA for me. Also, they are not yet available via LMSA (Rescue and Smart Assistant) either. This seems strange as LMSA usually downloads the most recent firmware available.

Has anyone received versions 210702 and/or 210713? I wonder if they have been pulled pending investigation of the keyboard bug?

The keyboard issue doesn’t really affect me directly (I don’t use the keyboard) so I’m curious as to what changes (if any) these more recent versions bring.
[Device Reviews and Information] Cyberfil:
No... Still waiting.
[Device Reviews and Information] Dr_Schall:
to whom it may concern...according to Lenovo Update Table, there will be an upgrade to Android 11 in October 2021 for P11 Pro...
[Device Reviews and Information] zerosignull:
Looks like android 11 is confirmed for the p11 and pro. Prob why we have had no security updates for two months

Android Upgrade Matrix - Lenovo Support CA

support.lenovo.com
[Device Reviews and Information] Cyberfil:
Can you explain, how you did it?
[Device Reviews and Information] flotux:
With the latest OTA firmware version TB-J706F_S250260_210804_ROW my German hardware keyboard is working now. Lenovo has really kept its promise.
[Device Reviews and Information] Bioxyd:
Hello

I have read a lot of threads now about flashing Xiaoxin Pad pro but better i have read them before. I tried to update firmware via Lenovo

Rescue assitant. But now my tab is dead... just because i couldnt wait for the ota update because of keyboard problem.

First picture you see what the only option is when i turn tab on. No matter what i try it always only reboots.

So i tried with Qfil and about 5 diffrent firmwares but always same error. I tried to make photos of the logfile, dont know how to save this.

Anybody have any idea i can bring the tab back to life?? would be great if anybody can help me!! What do i do wrong or do i anything wrong??

Greets
[Device Reviews and Information] trunglocke:
Given your Qfil screenshot, you did not set up your qfil properly, that's why there some error about Sahara server in the log.

Setting up Qfil is quite tricky, I cannot even remember exactly what I've done but I only got it to work on my second attempt on my spare laptop. You'll know when qfil working well once it say something like download complete and auto restart your decive.
[Device Reviews and Information] sc00ter98:
You have to change the storage type to UFS. Maybe more to change.
[Device Reviews and Information] Bioxyd:
in every manual i read until now they write ufs storage type, i tried mmc but no change. always same error. does anyone really now how to setup correct or is it rellay briked forever? tried some diffrent setups for qfil...

Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] sc00ter98:
Sorry for the mistake but you are right with UFS.

I flashed the new ROM TB-J606F_S120217_210805_ROW for testing once again and it works for me.

My steps:

1. download ROM from https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/lenovo/Tab_P11/TB-J606F/

2. download QPST from https://qpsttool.com/qpst-tool-v2-7-496

3. download LMSA Tool from https://support.lenovo.com/de/de/downloads/ds101291-rescue-and-smart-assistant-lmsa

4. download Lenovo Tab USB driver

5. install QPST and make sure that you use by the radio option the bottom of the two (see post 158)

6. install the Qualcomm USB Driver V1.0 inside QPST folder

7. install LMSA

8. I installed the Lenovo Tab USB driver, not sure if needed

9. run QFIL (has been installed with QPST)

10. Configure QFIL as show in the pictures and use UFS as storage type

11. plug one of the end of the USB cable into the PC and don`t connect the other end to the Tab.

12. hold down the + button and insert the other end of the USB cable into the Tab until the COM appears in the QFIL software

13. load content and brows to the ROM location and select the .xml file

14. click on "download Content" and wait until "finished download" and the Tab reboots.
[Device Reviews and Information] raiso:
try this way

https://xdaforums.com/t/p11-stuck-in-fastboot-mode.4271919/post-84952391
[Device Reviews and Information] Bioxyd:
Still no luck for me, already tried to diffrent computers, older qpst version and so on... always sahara failure. do you guys also have this error message ion the beginning??

Get Partition files failed: Meta CLI not found.
[Device Reviews and Information] sc00ter98:
Maybe check with an older ROM and / or download the new ROM once again. Could be corrupt. I'm using 7zip for unzipping the file.
[Device Reviews and Information] sc00ter98:
I have the issue with the new one from August that I can't switch off Bluetooth. If I switch it off than it switch on after 1 or 2 minutes.
[Device Reviews and Information] Bioxyd:
Good and bad news. Very old rom is first which completes the flash. and qfil tells me finished . But tab boots in screen seen in picture. i think i had to send it back to china :-(
[Device Reviews and Information] trunglocke:
Sorry I did not follow this post recently, but have you tried with the lastest firmware?

Your recent issue might be came from the mechanism (I don't know what its called) to stop people like us go backward but only forward with newer firmware.

To counter that, the only way I know now is flashing the mystic Zui rom was posted here, that will bring your device back to factory state, then you can flash whatever you want from that point. But bare in mind it might blow your persist partition away (no serial number, no netflix HD...FOREVER) that sadly happened to me atleast 🥲

So, be careful, google as much as you can, I suggest unlocking your bootloader, install TWRP, make a Nand backup. Then regardless whatever happens, you still have your plan B to go back. Cheers!
[Device Reviews and Information] Bioxyd:
no chance to unlock bootloader and so on, device dont boot up and Qfil thinks flashing ist sucsessful,. but it isnt. tab is dead i think

Dont use Rescue and Smart assistant for flashing xiaoxin pad, it will be bricked....
[Device Reviews and Information] trunglocke:
Looks like there's only few choices for you now.

1/ Return your device to Lenovo

2/ Follow the pdf posted by jason@BK in below link and see if you can sort your issue out, but keep in mind this fix can blow your persist partition away as I mentioned before.

English Community-Lenovo Community

3/ I still think there is something wrong with your Qfil config or Rom, so try on another computer as well as check if you download a right Rom for your device, then see if you're lucky or not this time. Cos once your Qfil get proberly configured and you have a right Rom, then your device should be flashed successfully with lastest Rom.
[Device Reviews and Information] famicom9x:
when i enabled oem unlock and checked with root checker basic it said "sorry, root access is not properly installed on this device" what should i do next?
[Device Reviews and Information] azriazmi89:
Hi, where can i find Lenovo P11 china rom firmware?
[Device Reviews and Information] hungali33:
Hi. i need it too. Please notify me if you have it.

Many thanks!!
[Device Reviews and Information] Limizin:
"allow oem unlock" in developer tools just allow you to execute the unlock command for bootloader unlocking. Starting with some version of the firmware, you do not need anything from the site https://www.zui.com/iunlock

just execute command "fastboot flashing unlock" (pc console with connected device) in bootloader mode. Factory reset will occur and bootloader will be unlocked

And then you need to install magisk and patch boot.img manually or install twrp and get root with it. Personally, I did not install tvrp in order to have less problems with ota
[Device Reviews and Information] famicom9x:
did you try the exactly settings of sc00ter98 images? i want to install internaltional rom too china rom is too many bugs
[Device Reviews and Information] famicom9x:
when i install ROM TB-J606F_S120217_210805_ROW, my tablet come to os but suddenly the error "hardware incompartible" appear and the tablet shutdown, anywat to fix it?
[Device Reviews and Information] famicom9x:
how? i used this method but doesnt work, please tell me why?

btw when i flash internaltional rom i have hareware incompartible problem
[Device Reviews and Information] RMVC1968:
Android 11 is out for P11
[Device Reviews and Information] famicom9x:
where? does it have "hardware incompatible thing"?
[Device Reviews and Information] zhiiphii:
Hello everybody! I'd like to ask for some help and/or direction with the P11 (not Pro) I received a few days ago. I'm quite a noob, but I've glanced over the thread... And sorry for sort of necroing this old subject.

At any rate: the device seems to be (I guess) the Chinese model (TB-J606F_PRC), so technically a XiaoXin Pad, with the dreaded _201105_ROW non-OTA capable Global ROM. (btw: could firmware and ROM be used interchangebly here? just trying to clear things up for myself). I'm assuming from Banggood, maybe?

So what I gather is that I should try to flash a newer version of the Global (ROW) ROM from https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/lenovo/Tab_P11/TB-J606F/ first and foremost, if I want to see Android 11 and/or OTA updates at all, at that. Also saw from here that the 210107 one shouldn't be used, as that's also a non-OTA version (for whatever the reason).

Main question: should I first try with the LMSA method suggested by @MattySAu on page 3? Like even if it somehow fails, it's not gonna brick the device just yet, right? Also, when choosing a ROM, should I go for the latest, or go for the first after 201105_ROW (being the 201109), since there was somewhere someone in the thread who said that rolling back to a previous one after, could prove problematic (like I screw something up with the most recent and try to go back to an older version). Sidenote: can someone confirm for me that it's only the 201105 and 210107 that are the non-OTA ones (that we know of).

So could someone confirm they were able to get it done for the Pad (so J606F) with the LMSA? And how - if they can remember. I see the stock USB-C cable, USB ports and Windows and the PC/Notebook hardware itself might be in play here, but I hope that's just...urban legend or something. *fingers crossed*

Anyhoo, wanted to ask this before, if needed, heading into the QPST-QFIL deep waters, which I am hoping to not have to do.

Side quiestion: am I assuming correctly that no matter what Global (ROW) ROM I manage to get on the device, unfortunately Play Protect certification will be a no-go for it (which it can only get with the _PCR ROM -ZUI or something it's called?)? Or is there someone who could verify they got Play Protect certificate after this procedure - I would be immensely happy.

Thanks in advance.

---------

No luck, eh?

@RMVC1968 and @famicom9x , you guys' devices working fine and getting updates as they should? Running Android 11? Also, could you check whether you have Play Protect certificate, please?
[Device Reviews and Information] flotux:
Hi,

the latest firmware of course solved the reboot problem when attaching the keyboard. But I noticed that there is an issue when pressing special keys that they are not recognized correctly. The language of Android is set to German and also the language setting at the physical keyboard is set to German. The keys for Z and Y are working correctly. But when pressing SHIFT+2 I get the @ character but not the " character as expected with a German keyboard layout.

Here are my settings:

Do others also notice this issue? Any idea how to solve it? Or do we again need a firmware update that solves this issue?

Kind regards

Florian
[Device Reviews and Information] xXxmontexXx:
After installing TB-J606F_S320029_210923_ROW with QFIL on a 128gb 6gb from china, you are now in bootloop.

I have tried flashing other firmwares but the same thing happens.

Any solution?

Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] suuperboom:
Might be a long shot on this thread, but anyone know how to get the DIAG 901D drivers installed for J607F/Z ? Or can anyone point me to the correct drivers? (windows 10 64bit)

I bought the XiaoXin Pad Plus and I'm trying to switch the country to flash the global 607Z rom onto it, but I'm getting stuck, it shows up in Device Manager on Windows in FFBM mode but without drivers installed. The QFIL 9008 mode works fine though.
[Device Reviews and Information] flotux:
Also with the latest firmware update TB-J706F_S620150_211226_ROW I have the problem with the special characters and German "Umlaute". Am I really the only one?
[Device Reviews and Information] Typhoe:
Got a new OTA TB-J706F_USR_S630229_2203120042_Q00067_ROW today to update to TB-J706F_USR_S630229_220312_ROW

There's no changelog...and it doesn't appear (yet?) on https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/lenovo/Tab_P11_Pro/TB-J706F/

Software version is now TB-J706F_RF01_220312
[Device Reviews and Information] john_matrix:
Thanks for the update, hope they have corrected the camera issue (sometime not opening and requier a tablet reboot)
[Device Reviews and Information] Alexsnakes:
hello, on the Lenovo forum, an administrator said that an update will be released the week of May 24 to solve the wideline L3 problem.

my question, i have a xiaoni tb-706f with rom s630229_220312_row and blocked bootloader. will i receive the update by ota?
[Device Reviews and Information] dpikros:
Is it still worth it buying this tablet at about 300€? Thoughts?
[Device Reviews and Information] Danacy:
Did this ever happen?
[Device Reviews and Information] koymoy:
Just my two cents...have bought the p11 in DK (northern europe), and i must say that netflix disappoints. When watching panning scenes in series/movies, theres a lot of jitter, almost like stop motion...this is not the case when playing 4k60fps YT vids, which looks great. Its probably because of the diff. compression methods, but nonetheless its going back and i'll save up another month and buy a 2020 ipad instead. Its a shame really, as it seems to be a great piece in all other regards.
[Device Reviews and Information] da_ny01:
Have you checked it appeared as widevine 1 in netflix settings? Mine arrive a few days and when downloaded Netflix from one page saw it said widevine 3, sd quality. After that i downloaded Netflix from apk mirror and then it showed widevine 1, 1080p. Both were same version but different release. May that was your problem?
[Device Reviews and Information] koymoy:
Yes, checked it and I have indeed the right (wanted) version. Its not the quality per se, that's the problem. Its more like the way it's processed. Its like there's a disturbance, jitter and small delays in different scenes when watching movies/series. Its something i simply can't ignore. Much like if the audio is a bit out of sync - its intolerable 😁
[Device Reviews and Information] da_ny01:
Well I hope you have better luck with other device, let us know your impressions when you get a new one.

Sure about going to ipad? Check galaxy tab s7, i think it can gives a better over all performance than the p11.

Regards!
[Device Reviews and Information] koymoy:
I'm sure the s7 would be a great alternative, but it's more expensive than the ipad, which for my purpose is a better overall choice. Especially the formfactor is better I'm my opinion and it's a mystery to me why every damn android tab must be 16:9/16:10. Not a big fan of apple anyways, but in my opinion the "budget" versions of ipads still outmatch the likes of p11, s6 lite etc. Thx for the suggestion, though :)
[Device Reviews and Information] xpclient:
Video out only supports 720p on these tablets. I wonder if Huawei MatePad or Honor V6 have higher resolution TV out - at least 1080p if not 4K.
[Device Reviews and Information] 4ngl09669:
Hi, thank you for this very comprehensive review full of comparisons with other tablet models!

I have different questions for you (And I thank you in advance) :

1) Does the tablet support third party pens like wacom?

1a) Whatever the answer, how well do you write on the screen? (if you can compare me with other devices, it would be really helpful) I speak mainly of pen precision, as well as responsiveness, and difficulty in understanding the touches with the hand and the pen)

1b) If 1) is yes, is there any pen you recommend? (Mostly for note taking, but I don't disdain drawing or CAD design), Excuse the semi-OT question, but you seem very prepared :)

2) I read that on the Chinese version with the ZUI (I had the last experience with that interface with the Zuk Z2) it is possible to install the international version, but I have read that with the latest update there is support for Gapps. What do you mean by this? Is it possible to use ZUI + Gapps without any problem?

3) The ZUKs were really well supported, did Lenovo release any statements on how much they intend to support it? (I would like to keep tablets for a long time)

4)The international version is sold for € 649 (WiFi) and € 699 (Wi-Fi + LTE). The Chinese version is sold for import at € 364 (I think it is the lowest price for Europe, if I'm wrong, I accept advice ) is it Wi-Fi only?

4a)Does it really only change the software, despite the double price?

Thank you so much if you will help me :)
[Device Reviews and Information] MattySAu:
Do you recall where you found that information?

I briefly tested my TB-J706F_PRC (when I first got it) using a USB C to HDMI adaptor and a 55" 4K TV, just to check it worked - the resolution looked greater than 720p to me. I will test again when I get home.
[Device Reviews and Information] 4ngl09669:
Can anyone help me? In particular on point 1) and 2)?
[Device Reviews and Information] suoko:
Can you say how the desktop mode compares to a Chromebook? Would you say they offer a similar experience?
[Device Reviews and Information] patrick1:
Hi, thx for review. Question - does Tab P11 supports AptX bluetooth codec?
[Device Reviews and Information] MattySAu:
1) I can’t comment personally as I haven’t used (or researched) active pens. This recent YouTube review talks a bit about active pen support though (some third party pens do work) ~11:37.

2) I never used the PRC ROM (ZUI) so I can’t answer this definitively. I believe it means that GMS (Google Mobile Services) is supported, although I’m not sure if that means a user then needs to sideload Google apps, or, if they get installed as part of the particular firmware update.

3) Not as far as I’m aware. The only information I can find (this is relating to the ROW ROM though) is limited to a section on Lenovo’s “Android Upgrade Matrix” page, under “Android Enterprise Recommended Security Updates”. I don’t know if the Security Updates EOL dates relate to non-enterprise scenarios as well - I certainly hope they do. I think the dates listed are in US format, regardless of the region selected. So, the last (critical) security update for the P11 Pro will apparently be (for enterprises at least) on/before the 1st of Nov 2023 https://support.lenovo.com/au/en/solutions/ht501098#security

4) The Tab P11 Pro’s price varies depending on region. In the US (the non LTE version with 6 GB ram) is $ 550 USD (~ € 455). In the UK it's £ 450 (~ € 515), in France it's € 550, in Germany it's € 600, in Spain it's € 650. I had these pages bookmarked as I was looking into having one shipped to Australia. In the end, I choose to buy the XiaoXin Pad Pro instead and carry the risk. The total cost for me, incl. GST (Australian VAT) and delivery (I choose DHL Express) was around $ 660 AUD (~ € 420). If I was buying for/advising someone else though, I think I’d suggest the Tab P11 Pro (if locally available). I personally avoid the lure of grey imports normally - if a model is available in Australia. We tend to get less choice here compared to the US or Western Europe and buying a cheaper overseas version when a local model is available feels like it might be counterproductive long term (in terms of encouraging manufactures to sell more products in Australia). Also, presumably, the more people choosing the grey import option, the greater the chance Lenovo might do something to discourage it – I guess. Although, who knows whether the world’s largest PC vendor cares if a few of its Android tablets are being sold directly to international customers.

4a) Please see post #9 on page 1 of this thread.
[Device Reviews and Information] MattySAu:
I can confirm that my 4K LG TV (55UN7300) reports a resolution of 2160p when I connect my TB-J706F_PRC (using a USB C to HDMI adaptor). I did a comparison with my NVIDIA Shield (which allows you to change the resolution) and it seems comparable in quality to the Shield’s default 4K mode. Although, I don’t think my eyes are particularly discerning. I struggle, under normal use to tell 1440p from 2160p, for example. Also, evidently, apps like Netflix and YouTube will still be limited to 1080p and 1440p respectively.
[Device Reviews and Information] 4ngl09669:
Hi,

Thank you very much for your complete response.

I understand that you have installed international software, is that right? Or did the vendor send you the international software directly?

And for updates, has Lenovo ever released any during this time?
[Device Reviews and Information] xpclient:
Oh I may be wrong. Someone on Reddit mentioned it and since he/she was so specific about a rarely talked about feature, I believed it:

https://www.reddit.com/r/androidtablets/comments/ik4cgz/_/g3sof6v

I don't know about TVs but usually computer monitors inform via some on-screen indicator/OSD what resolution of signal they are getting. That way you can instantly and definitively tell without any guesswork involved if it's 720p or 1080p.

I would like to know for sure too from anyone who has this great tablet so I will buy one if it's at least 1080p for video out.
[Device Reviews and Information] MattySAu:
I asked the seller to not install the ROW ROM, but my request must have been overlooked (or lost in translation – always a risk with AliExpress).

The first thing I did was to boot the tablet into recovery mode and perform a factory reset. I then turned the tablet off and used LMSA to flash the most recent ROW ROM. These steps probably didn’t serve any purpose – I had no reason to distrust the seller, I just like doing these things for myself (if I’m confident that I can).

There has been one OTA update since and that went smoothly.