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[Lenovo Legion Y700] dajackal123:
Thanks! Are these instructions reliable?

Lenovo Legion Y700 TB-9707F Firmware Flash File (Stock ROM Guide)

Here you can check how to flash the firmware file on Lenovo Legion Y700. We have also put up the stock firmware advantages, firmware

www.getdroidtips.com

By going back to stock will OTA be re-enabled or do I need to tweak something first?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] filjusz:
This is great detailed guide: https://xdaforums.com/t/legion-y700.4418573/page-18#post-87618177
[Lenovo Legion Y700] dajackal123:
Thanks! Not sure why the reseller installed the crappy global ROM with no OTA, but I finally got it back to stock!

Currently updating to 13.1.541 and now 13.1.570. Can't jump straight to the latest version?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] filjusz:
I think you can but safe way is to install all updates one by one
[Lenovo Legion Y700] dajackal123:
Thanks again! So excited now finally at 14.0.231 ST

This has been the longest unboxing experience for me ever. Now got Google Play Store going and installed Firefox, Gboard, Revanced etc. :)
[Lenovo Legion Y700] xnappo:
I see it only took about 30 minutes between when he posted the link and when you were done. I guess it was pretty easy? I don't need to do it, but that guide looked pretty good!

If we had our own forum section we could pin it grrr..
[Lenovo Legion Y700] filjusz:
Yes, it's easy. It's all about correct drivers and proper button's combo to put device into EDL mode for QFIL
[Lenovo Legion Y700] tomkho12:
Guys, Does this tablet support auto on/off with cover? Mine seems doesn't work (maybe because of the cheap cover)
[Lenovo Legion Y700] NisseGurra:
Yes, it does
[Lenovo Legion Y700] tomkho12:
Well, the magnet of my pad/cover doesn't work at all... I think I would buy a new one
[Lenovo Legion Y700] fiocco:
I have Yoga 13 too and the last update for the international ROM is YT-K606F_S440110_230204_ROW
[Lenovo Legion Y700] dajackal123:
Haha yeah that was a quality guide :)

So happy with the tablet now.

However my previous Play Store purchases aren't being recognised. I've installed the latest framework, services and store from apkmirror. What am I doing wrong?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] dajackal123:
The detachable magnetic case I got from AliExpress has the auto sleep/wake function.

The case that came bundled for free didn't have that function.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] dajackal123:
I wasn't able to get it into EDL mode using Vol+ and power button. I had to use an adb command to get it into EDL mode.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] xnappo:
Not 100% sure, but have you gone into 'Security->Auto Start Manager' and turned on Google Play?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] dajackal123:
That did the trick! Thanks 👍
[Lenovo Legion Y700] joljol:
Hi, just received the tablet and followed the great guide to flash CN rom. But how to install Play Store? Downloaded services from apkmirror, but Can't install it.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Mrxyzl:
Download it from built-in app center
[Lenovo Legion Y700] LFact:
Managed to 'force update' WebView. Downloaded apk(Android 7.0+, nodpi) from APKMirror along with required library, installed them. They were installed without any fuss, yet Chrome browser refuses to be installed(it's okay, we have other browsers...).
[Lenovo Legion Y700] LisaMaria:
So i gave up my tablet. temporarily maybe. Gave it to the pawn shop and used the money towards a s6 tabet. And international version so i can root with sim card. Really wanted this tablet to work but yea the lack of sim card slot got old.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Albarka_Jr:
Can someone pls help me with a detailed guide to get back to ZUI 13?

I am currently on ZUI 14.0.231 ST

Thank you
[Lenovo Legion Y700] LFact:
Force update WebView:

1. Get apk file from APKMirror. The architecture should be 'arm64-v8a'. Minimum version: Android 7.0+ would work, but 10+ will be fine, if it installs well.

2. Get Trichrome library. Also the architecture should be 'arm64-v8a'.

Note: If you install the one with wrong architecture, it may refuse to install, or may crash apps if installed.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] filjusz:
It happened to me too. After some time app could be updated normally.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] alex4723717:
This option is gone. It ruined my games. Very bad graphics but no options to correct it. On zui these games look awesome after using the zui 13 gpu panel.

This is the only problem I have with zui 14. Made my device almost useless.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] alex4723717:
This doesn't work. I tried that.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] joljol:
Go to settings/legion assistant/manage my games. Then toggle games. You will have a sliding pannel on the left when you launch game
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Mrxyzl:
New ota soon. I hope this fix all the issue
[Lenovo Legion Y700] cornishrefugee:
Weird, thanks for the update. I used NordVPN Hong Kong connection as there was no mainland China one to choose, it worked fine for me.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Mrxyzl:
But it's still not showing gpu config screen
[Lenovo Legion Y700] nebo0919:
Hi. What does it say in Chinese? What is OTA 7?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Mrxyzl:
Ota beta tester recruitment. OTA number seventh.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Albarka_Jr:
Can you pls re-upload the file. I am unable to download it

Edit: It's fine. I used a VPN to get access to the page
[Lenovo Legion Y700] alex4723717:
Best to wait for ota 7. Downgrading isn't easy for simple people like myself.

Also stuck with zui 14 here. Stopped playing shadowgun Legends because of the terrible graphics with frame drop problem. Zui 13 was very smooth and ultra high graphics.

For now, we are screwed.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Albarka_Jr:
Oh sorry about that. I was able to downgrade successfully though. Now I'm trying to root it all because of a game.

Edit : Rooted successfully. All this hassle just for an FPS tweak. It was worth it tho
[Lenovo Legion Y700] nurulqomari:
How to root on Zui 13 ? I play mobile legends but the Dev didn't ever support 120 fps for long so i think will do root to make it available 120fps, anyway the dev didn't support because this device didn't even launch globally, i know it.

And some other question anyone here stay on zui 13 build 13.1.578 ? I felt it a bit hot temperature yes or no ? (When i play Genshin Impact) A bit regret of upgrading because in earlier version is not as hot as it
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Albarka_Jr:
Follow this guide to downgrade.

Follow the guide on the this link to root

boot.imgを入手できない機種でMagiskを導入する方法【DSU Loader】

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[Lenovo Legion Y700] Mrxyzl:
Anyone try rooting base on this boot.img?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Dismaspp:
i've already tried to get unlock.bin on that site, but i stucked at fill the imei. i couldn't find the my y700 imei. any solution?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] quintinliono:
Use my guide a couple of pages back. I'm successfully rooted through the magisk trick!

Edit: saw you referring to a specific version. But if it's worth a try.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Albarka_Jr:
Best to create your own boot.img
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Albarka_Jr:
There's another way to unlock bootloader. Check the guide on brick Lenovo stuff
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Dismaspp:
which one ?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Mrxyzl:
Why?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Enihkela:
I would like to ask if anyone experiencing the same i am… when im connecting an external keyboard (wireless or wired type) to my legion y700 tablet and type something into notes or search anything and began to type, the screen gets black and cannot type anymore… but when i disconnect the external keyboard it returns to normal… the tablet is in zui14 (chinese rom)… any suggestions how to troubleshoot or to fix the problem?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Mrxyzl:
I have no such issue with my 3rd party cheap keyboard
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Dismaspp:
how did you unlocked the bootloader please?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] filjusz:
fastboot oem unlock-go
[Lenovo Legion Y700] annebra:
Can someone give me the step by step to install the Chinese firmware of the Lenovo Legion Y700?😭
[Lenovo Legion Y700] tycoon18:
Hi,

Anyone able to activate google family link on this tablet? I am on the original Chinese ZUI 14 on Legion Y700. Installed all google play, google play services, family link, family link manager, find my device. But when I login with my child's account I get to the screen of activate family link but clicking next nothing happens and seems to stay on the same screen. I have basic google services enabled in the app settings and family link enabled under security device admin apps. Since family link is not getting activated the google account signs out automatically after a few mins.

Thanks.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Dismaspp:
ah thank you !,

btw is this tablet could instal twrp and magisk on stock rom?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Dismaspp:
maybe because you used antutu lite?

my score 720k++
[Lenovo Legion Y700] fiocco:
No because in fornite game i have i lot of shuttering with SD870 and nothing with SD865.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] filjusz:
You can install magisk and gain root but reliable TWRP is not available
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Dismaspp:
so better i install crdoid rom or other custom rom?

i just need the root access
[Lenovo Legion Y700] filjusz:
Its up to you. Stock rom with root is enough for me.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Dismaspp:
we can root with stock rom?

could you send a link of TWRP and magisk please?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] filjusz:
There is no TWRP. You need to patch stock boot image with magisk
[Lenovo Legion Y700] guenay:
Merhaba şuanda zui 14.0.231 kullanıyorum ve root atmak mümkün.

boot.imgを入手できない機種でMagiskを導入する方法【DSU Loader】

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[Lenovo Legion Y700] fiocco:
Can stop the shuttering on Fortnite game if i root with magisk ? because GPU is limited, please.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] guenay:
Try uninstalling or disabling Android System WebView updates, it's getting better in some games
[Lenovo Legion Y700] nurulqomari:
Anyone can help me to open ultra refresh rate, previously i used taichi but now no longer work 😭
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Albarka_Jr:
What game is that? and how many FPS do you get on ultra?

I use an app called GLTools to force apps to higher FPS. You have to be rooted though
[Lenovo Legion Y700] fiocco:
I tried that and I have no result but with GLTool it's better without needed root.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Mrxyzl:
I figure out we can remap the custom switch with auto input and tasker. It's now no longer a useless switch
[Lenovo Legion Y700] todesengel13189:
can you give the apk for installing ? can not find it on CH Play
[Lenovo Legion Y700] LFact:
WebView update issue again:

Hmph... Maybe language? Aurora Store again complains about 'imcompatibility' when I tried to update WebView with that. I set the system locale to 'ko-kr' using SetEdit, so the store will look up Korean version, but since y700 with Chinese rom doesn't have Korean locale(that's why I used SetEdit), it can be defaulted to available languages(English, Chinese) only. And apk bundle I've gotten from APKMirror doesn't have Korean locale, so I have to set the config language to English when install it. And it installs well, as I said before.

Guess I have to manually update WebView.

(unless I change locale everytime I have to update it)
[Lenovo Legion Y700] fiocco:
I can't remember where i finded it but I can send u.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Dismaspp:
how to do that ?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Dismaspp:
How to root?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Mrxyzl:
Look like Ota 7 coming soon

Change log:
[Lenovo Legion Y700] filjusz:
Where did you find it?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Mrxyzl:
Bruh, look at the screenshot again: ZUI official weibo
[Lenovo Legion Y700] batkrak:
So I've been reading this whole thread about Y700, but I couldn't find info about my concern so far, hopefully someone can answer.

I don't have the Y700 yet but about to buy one.

There are 2 options:

1st - buy with Chinese ROM - more expensive

2nd - buy with fake "Global" ROM - less expensive

Naturally, I want to spend less and buy with fake "Global" ROM and then install a Chinese ROM as per instructions in this thread.

The concern I have is with "Global" ROM version having an "unlocked" bootloader, which usually means some office/multitasking/business/banking apps won't work. Especially banking apps and such.

I don't play games, so the tablet is purely for work/media.

"Global" ROM listings even mention this in the description as per image I attached.

So my question is, by reinstalling Chinese ROM, will the Y700's bootloader get locked back up again automatically, and all banking apps and such will work?

Or once tablet's bootloader gets unlocked - it will remain unlocked forever regardless of what "new" ROM you install? And only manufacturer has the tools to "lock" it back.

I guess, the question is: Can I "lock" the bootloader by installing a Chinese ROM?

edit1: An additional question, stock Chinese ROM comes with Android 11 and ZUI13, after installing Chinese ROM, and then using OTA updates to update to ZUI14, does the tablet gets updated to Android 12 as well?

Or will get stuck on Android 11 even with ZUI14? What about Android 13 and ZUI15?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] filjusz:
Thanks, didn't know anything like this exists.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Mrxyzl:
Uh i think you should just buy a Chinese firmware one to skip all those hassle

Edit: android version is depend on firmware, current fake Global is only Zui 13.

No news about zui 15 for y700 yet
[Lenovo Legion Y700] batkrak:
It seems that there are a lot of people on here with Y700, so someone must know, so I'm hoping for a definitive answer.

For example, do you have Y700? If so, did you get yours with "Global" ROM and then installed Chinese? If so, do you still get that "your bootloader is unlocked" message when you turn on/restart your Y700? Have you tried installing bank/finance/security apps that require locked bootloader?

If you do any multitasking/work/office things, do all your Google Play apps work properly, and don't throw errors because of "possibly unlocked bootloader"?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] MMoodyB:
If you're not interested in gaming on the Y700, wouldn't you be better off with the Lenovo Tab M9, or even the Nokia T10?

Both of those will come with almost stock Android roms, and will at least get security updates for 2+ years, unlike the Y700.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] batkrak:
Y700 is the only 8" tablet, on the planet right now, with highest res display(for 8") and good CPU/RAM specs. Well, there's iPad mini 6(with lower display res), but I really don't like the iOS, and it's from 2021, and the cost is 2/3 times the Y700.

Tab M9 and T10 have crappy low res displays and really bad CPU/RAM specs for multitasking- which is what I do. Some of my apps require high res for better viewing of the data. The higher the res the better.

Plus, I like reading my ebooks, and Y700 form factor is just perfect for holding/reading, and again, high res display makes it a better experience when it comes to viewing text.

I wish there were other alternatives, other brands, like Xiaomi who used to make good 8" tablets, I had Mi Pad 2/3, until they went with 11" tablets.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Mrxyzl:
I have a Chinese one, on sale for 350$ here. So yeah I don't install banking apps on Chinese ROM. About Google app, I think Google Play games work fine, also map and others like Google doc, sheet
[Lenovo Legion Y700] batkrak:
Did you buy with a Chinese ROM, or did you have to install the Chinese one? What happened when you tried installing banking apps? Did it give you error messages or warnings about "unlocked bootloader" when you tried installing banking apps?

Here, with Global ROM €325, with Chinese ROM €403, so pretty big difference.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] tycoon18:
Why don't you buy from Giztop. I bought from them recently and it came with Chinese rom. It was 350$ for the 8/128 model.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] xnappo:
I honestly don't get why people suggest 11" tablets. At that point just get a laptop. I *really* like this size tablet and as you said it is literally the only one with reasonable specs being made right now.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Mrxyzl:
Wait till you see Y700's brother lenovo Y900 at 14.5 inch
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Mrxyzl:
I buy original CN , so no boot loader unlock. I think banking app work just fine
[Lenovo Legion Y700] batkrak:
Yeah, I've seen people mention this website/shop, but I've never heard of it before, so I don't trust buying from it.

However, I did check it out, and I spoke to Giztop about shipping cost/VAT to EU.

Unfortunately, they are not a "proper licensed" shop, as they don't have/use EORI number, and thus can't guarantee I won't be charged import fees. Plus their shipping company is DHL, and I know for a fact that DHL parcels will always be checked at customs, they even have an office there themselfs, so for me buying from Giztop is even more expensive.

€360 - Y700 8/128 with shipping to EU, plus around €81 import fee, total €441, or $474 USD.

And that's why I'm here asking everyone if it's possible to "lock" the bootloader by installing Chinese ROM if I buy Y700 with fake "Global" ROM. I can save between €80-€116 or $86 - $125.

Y700 with Globa ROM - €325

Y700 with Chinese ROM from a legit shop - €403

Y700 with Chinese ROM from Giztop - €441
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Mrxyzl:
Ok if money difference is that much then I would rather buy fake gl one. But even if it's black lockable I would not install bank app on it
[Lenovo Legion Y700] batkrak:
And that's what I'm trying to find out, if it's possible to lock the bootloader back with Chinese ROM..

Can someone, who bought Global Version and installed Chinese ROM, reply if your bootloader is now locked?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] xnappo:
Unfortunately the answer is 'sometimes'. And even then it is kinda scary. Of course I even wonder what Lenovo is 'directed' to install.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] alex4723717:
14 ich. An absolute nightmare screen. But you legion, now! GizTop.

Don't update anything. Roll games. Enjoy.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] batkrak:
Scary? Why?

If bootloader gets locked back, and all your apps install without giving any errors(usually if some finance app detects that bootloader is unlocked it will fail to even install from GoogleStore and give error saying your device is not compatible or something), and they launch and function properly, then what's the problem?

Or do you mean, scary, because Lenovo is a Chinese brand, and Chinese government requires all Chinese ROMs, on all devices, to have backdoors for Chinese governement to enable data collection/spying, and if you install stock Chinese ROM, then your device is somehow becomes compromised?

Xiaomi is also a Chinese brand, and currently most of my family, including me, using Xiaomi phones/tablets. We used to use Samsungs when Samsung had no competition, except for Apple, but now with so many Android brands..it's been around 5 yrs since I had a Samsung. So I don't see a problem using Chinese made devices for personal use. (I understand that most people on here buy Y700 only for gaming)

Also, I'm well versed in good cyber-security pratice to NOT fall for typical scamming or phishing hacker attacks when using my mobile devices, so if, by "scary", you mean that Y700 with Chinese ROM will be somehow less secure, well, I don't have it yet, but I'm pretty sure it will work just like any other Android device. And so far, I've never had any issues with my security on my Android devices, including on all Chinese Xiaomi phones/tablets.

All I care at this point, is - will I be able to install and use all my work apps, all other topics/concerns are good topics for a later conversation.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Mrxyzl:
nah lenovo is Taiwanese i think. so i dont think thats what he mean, i think scary is the process of relock bootloader and flash back stock rom
[Lenovo Legion Y700] ou2mame:
I'm curious about the same thing you are. I just received my y700 today.. Bought 2 actually one for my girlfriend. I got them on aliexpres with custom "global" rom. 12gb/512gb for 340. I didn't want to spend the extra money on the Chnese rom. Mainly we want to use them for gaming but it would be nice to have a full featured rom to be able to install all my apps on.

XDA should make a subform for the Y700 because all information on this tablet is scattered throughout different posts with no organization. How do we get a subforum?! Who do we bribe?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] batkrak:
Well, since you just got yours, and I assume you will be installing Chinese ROMs on both of your Y700s, especially if your main use is for gaming, then it seems you MUST have Chinese ROM in order to access "extra gaming features"..

You might as well be the guinea pig then, and let us know if your bootloader gets locked back after installing Chinese ROM as per one of the guides on this disorganised thread.

1 - For example, do you get that message about "your bootloader being unlocked" when you power on/restart your Y700?

2 - If so, after installing Chinese ROM, do you still get that message?

3 - Once Chinese ROM is installed, and you updated to the latest ZUI14, then after installing all the Google related apps/services/tools, can you for example, download some banking apps, and see if it lets you install it? (You don't have to log in or anything, usually the app won't even install on "unlocked" devices)

4 - Maybe test your commonly used non-gaming apps as well, see if they work?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] fiocco:
Do you have shuttering on Fortnite with 12Gb ? please.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] ou2mame:
Yeah, I'm thinking to. I didn't realize the non chinese rom was stripped of features. I guess I'll have to be the one to do it LOL... I won't have time until next week though but I'll report!
[Lenovo Legion Y700] batkrak:
At the end of the day, Android OS is an Android OS, ROM is just a skin, as long as all Google services function properly, then most apps should just work on most of Android devices, unless some apps require some-sort of special optimisation for each device.

I would understand if foldable phones/tablets would have a problem with apps that are not optimised to be used on foldable displays, presenting various visual errors/crahes etc..

But on a regular resolution phone/tablet, as long as the device has a relatively recent Android version, regardless of the ROM, apps should just work.

Except, the finance and other "locked" security requiring apps, like some IoT related apps maybe.

But then, I know nothing about internal workings of an Android OS, I've never even had to re-install Android ROM, always bought and used everything in stock configuration. So if I buy Y700, this will be my first Android ROM re-installing experience.

But surely, app developers don't have to own all existing Android phone/tablet models to optimise/test their apps on each device. That would be very expensive for an app dev. Maybe big app devs can afford it but not most app devs, and in general, I don't believe that this would be a common practice when it comes to regular non-foldable devices.

So I'm thinking we should be fine, and everything should work, so I hope your ROM re-installing experience will go smooth next week..
[Lenovo Legion Y700] ou2mame:
I just downloaded it to try out. I lowered the graphic quality setting one notch lower and it played smoothly.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] ou2mame:
I've overseen development on dozens of app projects and generalyl speaking yeah, if you build an app you take into account the most common screen resolutions and sizes and shouldn't have many issues. I have no doubt that the tablet can run any app designed to run on a tablet whether you use the hacked global rom or the chinese rom. The issue is like you said, apps that require locked boot loaders. I haven't rooted a phone in several years but I've used custom roms for most of my phones before owning pixels. I think that most of the options I was gaining from custom roms became stock options so there was really no need.