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[Lenovo Legion Y700] Supaaman:
Since you can install Play store from the ZUI Appstore, is it worth it to pay more to have the Global Ron version with Google Play store pre installed?

How easy it is to install Google Play store from the ZUI app store?

What option do you have for multitasking? Can you have split screen in portrait mode with an app on top and the other at the bottom? Can you customize the side of each app?

Thank you

sling?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] rwonderz:
Personally, I think the meaning of "Global Rom" from seller are just they will help you install google relate stuff and add more language(no sure which method) to the device.

The google stuff you can just install from the ZUI app store as I mentioned. (easy as 1 tap download normal app for playstore)

Splitscreen can use on both portrait and landscape mode. Size can be adjust as well.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] LordKillalot:
I bought one from Giztop to Croatia (EU). Got it without any additional import taxes or fees. 550$ for 12GB/256GB model and 30$ for shipping. Arrived in two weeks time, so far everything works.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] dbjungle:
Same here. Except I went for the 8GB RAM.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] elm0nch:
Anyone having issues with creating bookmark shortcut in homescreen?

I'm unable to do it from chrome or chrome beta
[Lenovo Legion Y700] solsearch:
How well does the video out work? One of the video reviews mentioned low res. Also, any chance it can output Dolby Vision or at least HDR?

Also, any chance of convincing one of you guys to do a detailed review? The ones available so far are pretty anemic, just saying "it's great" but no details (the comments here so far have been much more detailed)
[Lenovo Legion Y700] IjamRex:
Quick question, is there a way i can play Pokemon Go in this tablet? My friend recommend me to buy the Bluetooth gps receiver, but i need to know first whether it is worked or not since its expensive. Thanks.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] davidgro:
I sincerely doubt it. I tried using a BT GPS ages ago with a phone that simply didn't do GPS well, and there was no way to change what device it used to provide the location from, the OS support just wasn't there.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Desidrummer2112:
Hello, any TWRP port for y700?

Thank you
[Lenovo Legion Y700] chonls:
I just got one from aliexpress

It is Chinese ROM with selectable english menu

I can get play store from its main app store but theres no netflix to downlaod, previous apps that were purchased license not transfer and can't buy .. when trying to buy said already bought..

trying to unlock and use cutom ROM but

Website ZUI for unlock tablet not working ..

where can i get SN.img?? is it fix for each tablet or can share?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Phoenix2000:
That's strange. Maybe the Google apps were not installed properly by the seller.

I also bought on AliExpress and everything is working like a charm. Previously purchased apps install with no problem. Netflix and all streaming services are downloadable and working.

Try maybe a factory reset and reinstall Google Play yourself?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] mickey36736:
I also got this tablet about a week ago but I installed play store from apkmirror and it all went fine
[Lenovo Legion Y700] chonls:
Thanks, Google App was update today via lenovo app store, now can download previous app and netflix
[Lenovo Legion Y700] chonls:
I ordered from lenovo pro shop/Aliexpress which is on sale 470USD, it came unopened. The PRC Firmware has english option when first setup. The Application store (which keep asking to install bloatedware) : i only downloaded Google play and install app from it. App does not work properly and unable to buy/registered old app. Later after try PRC firmware to 13.1.541, I unlocked DEV mode and restart after that it autodownload "Google app" from application store then everything work fine. Need to install Gboard to use other language input. Netflix app can be download on playstore now L1/FullHD, Picture colors much better than my old galaxy tab A8. The only downside is that its feel heavy... Recommend to buy a transparent softgel case with it. New shiny colors version is coming soon.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] solsearch:
Strange. I got mine from them but had no problems google play (it recognized previously purchased apps) and it came with ZUI 13.1.514
[Lenovo Legion Y700] f-lan@outlook.com:
Wow.. so how about notifications.. do you receive WhatsApp, Facebook, twitter or email notifications?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] chonls:
I didnt setup email on the device yet but facebook messenger msg notification very loud noise and msg shown on lock screen and main android drop down menu.

You might need download app name "google" in chinese application store/update to latest version
[Lenovo Legion Y700] solsearch:
I haven't set up Whatsapp, Facebook or Twitter on the device. Remember that on Android Whatsapp currently works on only one device so if you set it up on the tablet, you lose it on your phone (and given that the tablet is not 3G/4G/5G capable, I'm not willing to make that sacrifice. You can try using Whatsapp web by setting your browser to ask for the desktop site, but from experience this doesn't work consistently. Facebook and Twitter I'll set up eventually but I am not an avid user.

As I state in my review, I have set up my yahoo mail and gmail. Neither gives me a notification that I have new messages. As I also mention in the review I posted here. The first time I used Skype I didn't even get a notification of an incoming call when using inside the app (it works now) but still haven't gotten notifications for messages while it's in the background. From personal experience I would not suggest this tablet for a primary communications device unless you flash a different ROM. You'd be better off using a smartwatch linked to a phone and then if you get an important notification you could open the corresponding app on this device and respond (aside from whatsapp that is(.

I'll have to see if it works with Facebook. I tried installing the google app to see it helped with other notifications but it's a no go. (even after a reboot).
[Lenovo Legion Y700] geeksindrome:
Hii..

I wanna ask, is this tab support stylus? What best recomendation stylus for this tab? Is this tab /stylus support palm rejection..

I really Need alternative from ipad mini 6 for android os, and then i found this tab but there is so many question about and i cant find any forums that dedicated for this tabs
[Lenovo Legion Y700] solsearch:
Stylus support? Kind of…

Now the documentation and such never mentioned stylus support but some people have asked about it, no doubt due to the P11 and P12 both supporting it.

No, the tablet’s screen does not support a stylus, but the software actually does.

What do I mean? Well, I have the Lenovo m14t portable monitor which supports stylus input. When I have connected it to my Galaxy Tab S6 and my LG V60, both of which DO have stylus support, they both just detected the stylus on the portable monitor as a simple touch input with no pressure sensitivity and no tilt detection (and abnormal lag to be honest).

But the Y700 works perfectly with it. There’s no lag and it detects both pressure sensitivity and tilt detection in apps like Concepts and Adobe Sketchbook.

What does this mean for users? You can’t use an active stylus to take notes on the tablet while out and about but you can use it for artistic purposes if you have an external stylus capable monitor (and who knows, maybe it even works with non-screen drawing pads). The device is fast and has plenty of RAM so you can definitely take advantage of that. It also means if you have such a monitor you can whip it out at café and annotate documents by hand and the like.

As for note taking on the go? The screen is really sensitive and responsive so basic handwritten notes are possible with a simple capacitive stylus. Of course, you won’t get palm rejection or anything of the sort.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] jaeger-X:
Concerning notifications, the system security app has an autostart manager, where the user can whitelist apps. I used to have login problems with accounts not being recognized for installed games, but after whitelisting the play store, everything is fine...also receiving update notifications. I'm not using social media apps so I can't comment on those.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] orangpelupa:
does this tablet allows games to be capped to 40fps to be displayed tear-free at 120hz?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] jaeger-X:
Available graphical settings
[Lenovo Legion Y700] solsearch:
I haven't seen any tearing so far. But as Jaeger-x points out, you can set a frame rate in the legion assistant's graphics settings (but no 40fps option)
[Lenovo Legion Y700] mickey36736:
New update arrived. Version 13.1.570

1. Update system security patch

2. Optimized in-game touchscreen experience

3. Added a PC console, instantly turn into a game monitor screen

4. Optimized the super wide fov, more choices for the screen display position

5. Added rescuer bluetooth headset adapter, fast and worry-free pairing

6. Improved system stability, optimized user experience

(According to Google translate)
[Lenovo Legion Y700] dbjungle:
I don't use Facebook or have WhatsApp installed, but I get Twitter notifications just fine. They don't appear to ever be late. I also get e-mail and all of my other expected notifications. A lot of the Chinese OEM ROMs for devices I have used (Xiaomi, Redmi, Realme, Lenovo) appear to have totally unnecessary restrictions to notifications and background usage. You have to manually modify the settings for pretty much every application.

Under battery > app usage > I have background restriction set to App can use battery in background. Under notifications & status bar > notification management > I have enabled all Twitter notifications at the very top. The final thing is, open Twitter > swipe up and hold for recent apps > long press the Twitter icon > then lock it. You pretty much have to do these steps with every single application that you find it important to receive timely notifications on. It's super annoying. Xiaomi has a way to kind of do this in bulk since MIUI 12 (but not as a default setting), but I haven't seen it on other ROMs.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] dbjungle:
I don't understand why all Android manufacturers don't just enable USI support by default unless they have a proprietary solution. A lot of cheap Chromebooks have had USI support for a couple of years now. I doubt there is any good reason not to include it except to maybe upsale you to another device.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] dbjungle:
I just saw it this morning as well. Did you install it yet? I was hoping it was Android 12, but it seems that it's not. I couldn't ever get super wide working in LoL Wild Rift nor 120fps. 😡😡😡

I always a bit hesitant to update deviecs that I can't find official fastboot ROMs for.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] mickey36736:
Yes, I installed it and it works fine.

The super wide thing only works on the Chinese version of the game so it's kinda useless for us
[Lenovo Legion Y700] f-lan@outlook.com:
Thanks for the info. this was helpful.. going to place order now cos i have no idea when Lenovo will release a global version. might take forever
[Lenovo Legion Y700] orangpelupa:
The weird thing is that legion y700 is completely alone, it have no competition, no alternative. Unless you go with iPad mini
[Lenovo Legion Y700] solsearch:
Cost. It's another component. It's a hardware solution, not software.

This tablet is designed specifically for gaming. From the branding, to speaker placement, port placement, default orientation, inclusion of the audio jack, software, screen, everything. So it's logical they assumed stylus input wouldn't be a priority and an unnecessary cost. I don't know how successful the tablet is in China but it seems to be (especially with the new ultimate version coming out) and mobile gaming IS popular in China.

Now, I would have liked them to include pen input. I like pen input (as proven by my device list and y the extra items I have for a better experience). And heck, maybe they did but I don't have the right pen protocol (I tried Wacom EMR, Wacom AES and MPP).

But yeah, extra hardware is hard to justify it it's a feature that won't get used.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] dbjungle:
I have them both. I definitely prefer the Legion Y700. I like the resolution more and of course Android more.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] dbjungle:
What extra hardware is needed for USI v1? I assumed it was something pretty cheap or software because it's in cheap Chromebooks.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] N0T11:
Hi

I was going to purchase Y700 Tablet until I saw a problem with Video output with DisplayPort Alt Mode. This site says "the resolution is very low and the aspect ratio is not correct, making it unusable for now."

do you have this problem with this device?

Thanks
[Lenovo Legion Y700] FIERA03:
Oh…sorry I didn't notice for so long.

I think Magisk was 25.2 and the ROM is ArrowOS.

But with CrDroid's BgN version you can pass Safetynet on 12L. Don't forget to apply Denylist to Google Play Store and GMS services.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Desidrummer2112:
Hi, thanks for reply. I have crDroid 8.6 installed. When I patch boot img with magisk is it the original Lenovo boot img or the boot img from crDroid? Thanks
[Lenovo Legion Y700] FIERA03:
Since boot.img is basically device-specific, so extract the file with the same name from Official Firmware zip and patch it.

https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/lenovo/ideapad_Y700/TB-9707F/
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Desidrummer2112:
Ok. Thanks for your help.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] dbjungle:
Sorry, I've never tried video output on it. Someone said their device was temporarily bricked from HDMI out. It's not something I do a lot so I just haven't bothered trying ATM. I can say though that the PC Mode unfortunately doesn't seem to be affected by changes in wm density.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] slayvus:
I have the Y700 and use a USB 3 hub that has HDMI, 2 USB, and 2 sd card slots. My external monitor is a 2560x1400 and it outputs just fine. A monitor that more closely matches the screen resolution is going to be better than a 1080p screen.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] 潇霄小云:
You seem to have some problems. Well, I'm in China and I have a y700 too. Based on what I know. I summarize what I know.

About $320-330 in China (out of stock, and there are also damn scalpers)

Push ZUI 14 os in October

(I don't have any hope for lenovo's system update, my motorola x force never got a huge android version update)

Need to unlock your device saver? There are instructions on the official website developer page, you need to send imei to the Lenovo service mailbox.

Need system firmware? In the Lenovo community in China, or in the official QQ exchange group.

The device has no hardware gps! ! !

No mobile web version! ! !

Google Account & Google Market? Simple.

Settings - Accounts - Google - Sign in to your account

Go to apkpure to download the Google Market app.

Just install the required Google app.

The device supports full-featured usb3.1gen2, to 3.5mm, hdmi (dp?), external devices.

My MX500 sata hard drive & rog box (SN750 500G) works fine.

2.4g wireless keyboard & 2.4g wireless mouse can also be used (power consumption is very fast)

I have an idea, remove the back cover, replace it with a copper plate, and increase the gpu frequency after unlocking the device. I might replace with a bigger diy battery if it works (maybe after the warranty expires)
[Lenovo Legion Y700] 潇霄小云:
If possible, I hope this device can have lineage os, the official system is too bloated, and many functions are not used at all. It has very good hardware condition. . .

Qualcomm 870 soc

Oversized vibration motor and speaker

Excellent heat dissipation level (the largest vapor chamber in the Chinese market)

Nice screen with parameters

Battery for all day gaming

I use google translate, maybe the words are not very accurate.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] swieder711:
Great summary @潇霄小云

"The device has no hardware gps!" could be a deal killer for me!

Can the device figure our your location without hardware GPS?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] zzbt:
Is there a way to disable the gaming mode/legion assistant or allow for gaming apps to go to sleep like normal? I opened a game and forgot I left it on and the tablet never went to sleep so it drained almost the entire battery.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] NisseGurra:
Anyone can share an link to 13.1.570 firmware?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] mickey36736:
From 13.1.541 to 13.1.570

https://mobile-ota-cdn.lenovo.com/firmware/2022728122225797-3955.zip
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Kajman:
Guys, I want to upgrade my old Huawei MediaPad M5 8.4, I look at this thread and still have doubts. Is Y700 capable of using all streaming platforms as HBO, Netflix, Prime, Disney and so on? Does it have widevine L1 even after updates? Will it work for web browsing, social media and playing Fortnite from time to time with my daughter? Last one is quite important ;) Anyone has well working HDMI output? I would buy device from Giztop, they write it is flashed with international rom, but I have some doubts how it works IRL. Any ideas? Worth to buy? And how about killing background processes? Huaweii isvery poor, but my Xiaomi Pad 5 kills apps very quick.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Linuxkek:
499$ :/

Lets wait for next 8 inch Android tablet.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Kajman:
there are some reports, that in asia prices dropped to 349$, but my search didn't end with succes. You can wait till death, it doesn't seem to happen. Sub 9" market is closed and apart from new version of Y700 nothing seems to arrive. And 8/128 version 430$ now ;)
[Lenovo Legion Y700] solsearch:
Mine is capable of outputting video at 4k @30hz (I don't know if the frame rate is limited by my dongle)
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Kajman:
And output screen by cable is clear and sharp as ot should be or there are some problems as some say?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] blue2k:
Alright, bear with me for a minute, but I'm confused about my Y700 unable to power on anymore. Everything worked fine before I started messing with things, so I assume full responsibility for any issues :) Order of events:

1. Updated to latest firmware (OTA): 13.1.570

2. Unlocked Y700 bootloader (using fastboot)

3. Device reset, and was able to configure everything again (set it to English)

4. Installed Magisk, patched the boot.img with Magisk and flashed it

5. Device rebooted, started loading, and then restarted itself

6. Device restarted and loaded all the way to ZUI welcome screen

7. I tapped a button to continue and it hung for a while before it turned off (?)

8. Device is unable to turn on. Once in a while when I tap the power button it buzzes super short, but no life

9. Plugging the device in, it draws 0.9 amp @ 12v.

10. Plugging another device into the Y700 seems to charge that device (my Switch is charging off the tablet right now)

11. Pressing button combinations (vol-up, vol-down, etc) has no effect.

Since the device booted fine for a few times after I flashed the boot.img I find it hard to assume that it is the issue. But it's also when the problems started. I'm currently trying to drain the device (by charging other things off of it) to see if I can hard reset it. I've messed with plenty of Android devices before, and never had a device just completely die without any sign of life...
[Lenovo Legion Y700] FIERA03:
Can you tell me what device the tablet will appear as when connected to a PC?

If it shows up as HS-USB QDLoader 9008, then the system area is probably corrupted and you need to do a complete reset with QFIL.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] blue2k:
You are right on the money. I was unaware of this 'DFU' mode, and apparently, holding the power button doesn't do anything in that mode. You have to hold Vol+, Vol-, and Power to get it to reset. I was able to turn the device off, and reflash the stock firmware with QFIL. I was then able to patch the boot.img, install Magisk, do the OTA update, and keep Magisk root.

Ironically, this was all for naught as I was trying to get root in order to use Switch joy-cons with the tablet, but for some reason the joy-cons bluetooth- sync with the tablet, but are not working as controllers :/ On the bright side, I learned a lot about QFIL :) I've only used Odin before for Samsung devices, and the tool for Mediatek devices.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] bLoodYHandZ04:
Still not receiving an SN.img for bootloader unlocking.

This is the 4th week I have sent an email to the email address on the zui unlock website.

It says to send an email to hucy4@lenovo.com but to no avail.

Anyone experiencing the same?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] blue2k:
I never had to do this to unlock it? I just went into fastboot and unlocked it from there?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] bLoodYHandZ04:
So it is not necessary to have the sn.IMG anymore?

Can you share to me the steps you follow, so I can try as well on my end.

Thanks in advanced
[Lenovo Legion Y700] shini90p:
Hello

I'm sorry if this question is dumb, but I'm new to this and I hope you can help me. If I buy this tablet with the chinese rom and I manually install the Gapps, can I get banned from games for playing in a non-certified google device???
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Kajman:
No :)
[Lenovo Legion Y700] bLoodYHandZ04:
I was really able to unlock the bootloader without the sn.img that is being requested on the ZUI unlock website

Here are the steps I did:

Activate developer options

Enable the OEM unlocking

Enable USB debugging

Download the Android adb/fastboot drivers

Run CMD and run following commands:

adb devices - once it reflects your tablet serial number then continue, if not reinstall usb drivers

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot devices - once it reflects your tablet serial number then continue, if not reinstall usb drivers

fastboot oem unlock-go

Once done it will restart and erase the tablets storage so make sure that you make a back up

Once it boots the ZUI rom then you are all good and you successfully unlocked your bootloader

You can reboot on the bootloader again to check :D
[Lenovo Legion Y700] santzia01:
I had the same problem. I applied for it through zui unlock every day for 2 weeks. Then all of a sudden it worked.

Just keep requesting it.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] bLoodYHandZ04:
I was able to unlock the bootloader without the sn.img

I cant seem to update the ZUI through OTA though while retaining magisk.

Whenever I restore image (Magisk) > install OTA > install to inactive slot (magisk )

It goes through boot loop then recover back to the base firmware 13.0.586
[Lenovo Legion Y700] shafixx:
How about Widevine after updating? Does it still stay at L1? I have a bad experience with my old Lenovo tablet before this. After updating the firmware somehow broke the Widevine support to L3 😢
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Kajman:
Is tv-out already working properly?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] mickey36736:
It's stayed at L1. But ZUI 14 will come out in October. We have to wait and see what will happen next.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Kajman:
Anyway, quite silent thread, really so few people use this tablet?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Jockolo:
I have an issue where Chrome stops opening urls from email or other apps. I get an error stating no app to open link. If I run Chrome then go back into the app, the url will open. I have disabled HD Browser because it would always try to open urls even though Chrome was set as the default. I really don't want to use HD Browser.

I also have an issue where the tablet will hang sometimes until I turn it off and back on by clicking the power button.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] WeenFan:
I just ordered the Y700 from Giztop yesterday and was wondering how everything turned out for your lost shipment. I know you said they refused to give a full refund but it's been 4 months since, any other resolution? Did you buy the $5 shipping insurance?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] NisseGurra:
I got almost full refund, took 2 months tho.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] WeenFan:
Better than no refund I guess, sounds like it was a big hassle though. Thanks for the quick reply!
[Lenovo Legion Y700] gonzothewicked:
I find myself in a similar position, I lasted 3 days.

I tried to flash a global rom on a CN device and I guess the firmware file(s) were not just write. I didn't backup either.

Did you manage to get this resolved?