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[Lenovo Legion Y700] alex4723717:
Where did this upgrade come from? The original update cliënt?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] antonyMU:
I update zui 14.0.255 directly from the device, update the ota style from the original rom, when adding the game to the legion assysten item until entering the game the left toolbar can't be swiped out. It feels like it's stuck to the screen, the 2nd, 3rd time the toolbar disappears, can you tell me how to solve it?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] plempereur:
A few notes on my experience with this tablet : I got it with the global rom and I wished to flash the stock rom and re-lock the tablet after to restore it in the original factory state :

- Flashed the CN rom using this guide, it went fine. I used "adb oem edl" to enter EDL mode as the mehod with the buttons did not work for me

- Re locked using "fastboot flashing lock" from the bootloader menu (vol+up), not the fastboot menu. (this driver was needed to "see" the tablet with fastboot)

- The tablet was bricked (refused to boot after re-locking / some error messsage like "system corrupted / unable to boot" then after this it just kept going to the bootloader when turning on)

- Unlocked the bootloader using "fastboot oem unlock-go"

- Managed to flash again from EDL, to enter EDL again (took me a bit of time to figure this) I had to use "fastboot oem reboot-edl" from the bootloader

- Starting over I did all the OTA updates up to ZUI14 "14.0.255 ST" (I received the updates even if the tablet bootloader is unlocked), then did a "Factory data reset" from the settings menu.

- After this I attempted to lock again and... it worked. Not 100% sure if it's due to the Z14 OTA, the factory reset or both (I suspect the OTA).

(I am keeping the "OEM unlocking" (allows the unlocking of the bootloader) option enabled in the developper options just in case I need to re-flash for some reason in the future)

Hope this can help others,

Cheers
[Lenovo Legion Y700] cornishrefugee:
I've been on the GSI train since I got my y700 but I'm always open to going back to ZUI if they fix the minor issues I had with it.

Can anyone who has the latest update let me know if they've "fixed" (I know it was a deliberate decision) background apps being closed constantly? Also have notifications been improved at all? And finally, is the device still sprinkled with random Chinese text? I'd reinstall ZUI myself but I don't want to do it and then realize I'll have to go back to GSI and reinstall everything again. Many thanks to anyone who can answer any of those questions :)
[Lenovo Legion Y700] xnappo:
None of those things are gone.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] cornishrefugee:
Thanks for confirming that, much appreciated! I'll stick to GSI for the time being. Thanks again
[Lenovo Legion Y700] tiger30:
Because im interesting to buy this tablet with "global rom" and then flash original cn rom and lock the bootloader, you believe that the right is first flash the original, then update and right after lock the bootloader?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] plempereur:
This is the way I did it and it worked for me

Locking the bootloader is not required, this is up to you.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] antonyMU:
the game switch problem has been fixed by me, it doesn't work on zui 14.0.255 when you use setedit to change to another language it only works on the original language english and chinese
[Lenovo Legion Y700] antonyMU:
I want to ask everyone to help me have a rooted legion y700 from the seller, the device is in china room zui 14.0.197 but press update ota to zui 14.0.255 it says reboot. reboot and go back to the way it was. And one more thing is that when restarting the machine will show a message like the picture below (something like your device has been unlocked...press the power button to continue) then run to the legion logo. You help me ignore this message so that every time I restart the machine, it will go to the legion logo of the machine as usual. Thank you.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] scarbutt11:
Anyone having random issues with purchases registering? Minecraft thinks I don’t own it but Kotor runs fine. Seems to be hit or miss for me. It sure if I should try a factory reset and then starting over. Running stock Zui and the latest version. All the play services installed and the google play checked in settings.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] ou2mame:
I haven't had any issues with stock Zui fully updated, but I did read elsewhere that purchases took "a little while" to show up.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] scarbutt11:
Yeah I’ve had the tablet for a few months now. Just downloaded Minecraft but I’ve owned it for years. Maybe I’ll try uninstalling all the google play services and reinstalling them
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Jarod71:
You shouldn't need to install any google services. After reset, download the playstore from the Chinese appstore and then enable google play services in settings. Everything should work.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Jarod71:
GizTop took care of everything. Took over a month for me to send back but they replaced with no issues.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] filjusz:
Lenovo Legion Y700 - full OTA (3,17GB) package zip of 14.0.255:

https://mobile-ota-cdn.lenovo.com/firmware/20234615438358-4813.zip
[Lenovo Legion Y700] jumj93:
I change DPI to 800 and it works with Nova
[Lenovo Legion Y700] anee-san-warida:
I'm considering to buy this awesome tablet, however I don't like the idea of a global rom if it means it wont get updates and will need manual flashes each time. Also the loss of the legion software, and maybe the desktop mode?

Are there any issues with using a Chinese original model in the UK ? I heard you can download play store and also change language to english, so what is the issue ? why bother with the global rom ?

Really like this tablet, nothing else like it - i'm still rocking my xperia z3 tab compact, and this is the first device ive seen which can compare in terms of hardware quality. But really unsure about which version to get.

Any advice?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] xnappo:
Other than having to translate a few things to get started, really no issues. I have been using it for many months. I really don't get why the Chinese stores are doing the silly global ROM instead of just setting it to English and installing Google Play..
[Lenovo Legion Y700] mickey36736:
You can flash back to original CN rom and get ota by this method if you ended up getting the fake global rom

[GUIDE] Unbrick Lenovo Y700 tablet

Windows guide, might work for other aswell. I finally solved my problem with my Lenovo Y700 tablet being stuck in bootloop mode due to trying to flash Magisk boot with a mismatched firmware version. This resulted in the UI constantly crashing...

xdaforums.com

I also have Z3 Tab compact before bought this Y700 and I'm using for about a year now. Here are some different.

- The Y700 is slightly shorter, wider and a bit thicker.

- About 80+ grams heaver.

- Way better camera, speaker.

- Somewhat similar battery life (when you push hard enough like playing games)

I'm still going to keep Z3 tab for old games and occasional web browsing while the Y700 for everything else.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] anee-san-warida:
Thanks for your reply, the z3 tab compact is somewhat a legendary device isn't it ! I've got mine running lineage OS Android 11 I think. It's good, but there are some apps that are unsupported now and nothing too heavy given the age. Still excellent for media consumption.

With regards to the legion y700 tab,

Can you briefly explain if there is any benefit to the global rom?

I.e is it a no brainer to just run the tab in original software, in English and have OTA's and original software features? More like to get the latest Android builds and security patches too right ?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] anee-san-warida:
I don't get the global rom either.. that's why I'm trying to figure it out, and why the sellers are all selling global ROMs.

Seems like from the following reply that you can revert back to original software and lock the device again.

Assuming in original software mode you can Run banking apps etc?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] mickey36736:
There is no benefit since it's just a modified CN rom with unlocked bootloader. Even some apps are missing. You should install the original CN back instead.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] xnappo:
Yes, you can run banking apps etc.

I really don't get it either. Maybe Lenovo is shutting down exporters or something?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] gobernor:
Just curious, is the Y700 going to get zui15? 😁
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Contrec:
Hello everyone,

I'm french and I just bought this awesome tablet. There is this modified ROM that is not stable (reboot sometines, doesn't keep the settings etc...). I just want it more stable evne if it is all in English. Do you precognize me to change the ROM for another custom ROM or back to original CN ROM and put langage in English. I prefer having OTA and Legion game app + PC mode.

Thank you in advance for your advices
[Lenovo Legion Y700] MMoodyB:
The CN / original rom is the only one that supports those features as far as I know.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Contrec:
And supports English langage at least ?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] MMoodyB:
Yes. It's not all in English, but around 80% is.

For the parts that are still in Chinese, I used the Google Lens app on my phone to translate to English when needed.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] xnappo:
Just to be clear, once you get Google play installed, you just disable notifications from a few of the built-in apps, and then you will only very rarely see Chinese.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Contrec:
And what about the 2 ROMs that fit with this tablet ? Lineage and crDroid ? Better than stock ROM ? Any feature not available ?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] xnappo:
If you want all the features of the hardware, go with stock.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Contrec:
Simple, clear, thank you ! Last question : Best tuto to install stock ? And thanks a lot
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Contrec:
I'm just blocking on QPST software that doesn't sees the tablet. Maybe I'm noy in the good discussion about that. That's why I'm asking for complete tuto. (installed Qualcomm drivers, Lenovo drivers, tried on several PCs etc)
[Lenovo Legion Y700] xnappo:
You have read through this?

[GUIDE] Unbrick Lenovo Y700 tablet

Windows guide, might work for other aswell. I finally solved my problem with my Lenovo Y700 tablet being stuck in bootloop mode due to trying to flash Magisk boot with a mismatched firmware version. This resulted in the UI constantly crashing...

xdaforums.com
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Contrec:
Yes I'm on it but unable to make my PC see the tablet. I continue the discussion in this thread "[GUIDE] Unbrick Lenovo Y700 tablet" thank you for helping !
[Lenovo Legion Y700] econsave:
Hi, i am new and i just bought Y700 with global ROM. May i know how can i install this full OTA firmware?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] filjusz:
Go this way: https://xdaforums.com/t/legion-y700.4418573/page-18#post-87618177
[Lenovo Legion Y700] econsave:
i am new. can someone help me with the troubleshoot?

i did all the way with the device restart "Vol up + power button". But it cannot detect any port. "No port available"

1) how do i get the port?

2) how do i know if the flash was done properly?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] econsave:
It seems like "Vol up + power button" could not get into EDL
[Lenovo Legion Y700] econsave:
i realize that when i typed in "fastboot devices" in the cmd window, it doesnt detect my tablet as well...

i have changed cables and ports to no avail...
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Contrec:
Same for me, tablet unknown...
[Lenovo Legion Y700] truongtoan1994:
Every time u access to fastboot mode, you need try reinstall fastboot driver again in device manager . i dont know why but i solve it.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Kareshi360:
There seems to be a new update being tested (14.0.270), has anyone gotten it, or know the patch notes?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] filjusz:
Sadly it's still ZUI 14... 🥲
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Kareshi360:
Any notable changes on it if you know of them?

I really want them to bring back the GPU Panel they had on Android 11.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] fiocco:
Ok i stay on ZUI 13, thanks 😅😂
[Lenovo Legion Y700] econsave:
Sorry I'm noob, can u explain what it means by "need to try reinstall Factbook driver again" ?

How do I do that?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] truongtoan1994:
srr for late rep,
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Contrec:
Android Device isn't proposed in the device list (windows 11), even if I try to see all devices, I made ALL the manufacturer devices without ANY Android mention<;;;
[Lenovo Legion Y700] xnappo:
It isn't going to say Android, I can't remember what it is, but it it fairly obvious. Just look for what gets added to the list.

I assume you have tried multiple cables? Does Windows say beep-boop when you connect the cable?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Contrec:
I have the Windows notification yes. I have 2 results :

1- If I'm with the tablet on --> Device Manager sees Lenovo Tab 8 --> But no fastboot devices

2- If i'm in Fastboot mode --> Devicee Manager sees Android --> But no fastboot devices

In any cases, I cannot see the tablet with fastboot !

Edit : Tested several cables, several PCs. I'm on W11.

Does that fastboot exe must be in specific folder ? I make run cmd as administrator in the folder, but he never sees the tablet...
[Lenovo Legion Y700] OMGrant:
Dude, major shoutout for posting this. You saved my tablet with the update to note to update to ZUI 14 before relocking note. I'm going to repost this because I know a lot of other people hit this wall too and this needs more attention.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Contrec:
I finally could reinstall the stock ROM !!!

In another PC I had the possibility to install Android ADB device in the Windows devices manager --> It unblocks fastboot and then all the tutorial.

Now I try to install Play Store in stock ROM, I saw there is thing to be activated before.

Thank you for your help !
[Lenovo Legion Y700] nnwwtt:
I'd like to ask the same question again:

It's literally just a number in the system information, please.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] MMoodyB:
There is no 'System Information' section in the settings on this tablet. It's a non-standard layout.

I don't have Google Play installed on mine either, so I can't use another app to find that info out.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] **Salem**:
Here i have on update 14.0.255 kernel version:
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Rypha:
IGNORE WHAT I WROTE

Turns out that removing/disabling com.zui.cores will affect a lot of other ZUI functions like the game assistant, etc.

So idk how to ONLY disable the study assist.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Rypha:
Okay, after searching for hours and trying everything, I finally figured out how to get the tablet to show up as a fastboot device on my WIn 10 PC and also root the stock ROM (ZUI 14.0.255) with Magisk 26.1.

So booting into the boot loader (vol up + pwr) didn't get detected as fastboot no matter what drivers and utilities I used.

BUT if I booted into the recovery from the bootloader, and from the recovery into fastbootD mode it would show up as a fastboot device!

But then flashing the boot.img wouldn't work, I'd always get a

FAILED (remote: No such file or directory)

message after running "fastboot flash boot magisk_patched_boot.img" and sending it to the tablet.

So I finally figured out what to do. I downloaded ADB-and-FastbootPlusPlus

from here https://github.com/K3V1991/ADB-and-FastbootPlusPlus

and then the fastboot flash boot command worked properly.

It also sent it to boot_a instead of just boot which I didn't know I had to do specifically.

If anyone else wants my patched boot.img for ZUI 14.0.255 I attached it below. Stock image as well in case you want to go back.

For some reason my attachments won't show up, maybe because my account is new?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Slepyforce:
Has anyone tested this website? Does it work?

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

Download the official Lenovo Legion Y700 TB-9707F Stock Firmware ROM (Flash File) for your Lenovo Smartphone and unbrick the device, fix boot loop and more.

firmwarepanda.com
[Lenovo Legion Y700] filjusz:
lolinet mirrors - firmware, software, iso etc.

lolinet mirrors - powered by h5ai

mirrors.lolinet.com
[Lenovo Legion Y700] josue77:
Can someone play the game CARX STREET I get an error
[Lenovo Legion Y700] JonW434:
edit - Deleted
[Lenovo Legion Y700] fge94:
Hi,

I first want to thank you for yhis great tutorial.

I followed instructions and everything is working correctly (including connection to google play store).

I wanted to lock (after all updates till ZUI14 14.0.255, so I ran "fastboot flashing lock"

This erased all data and rebooted without problem so I restarted to configure it. The problem when trying to connect to my Google Account, I get the error "There was a Problem Communicating with Google Servers”, I searched on google and tried all I can (update play store, enabled google play service, check the time was correct, clear cache of google play service...) with no luck...

If somebody is able to connect with Google Account after ZUI14 "14.0.255 ST" locked, please let me know !
[Lenovo Legion Y700] fiocco:
Install GP in browser chinese in the tab stock
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Rypha:
Can anybody help me with keeping root after an OTA update?

So I'm on 14.0.255 which already has a patched boot.img available from a Japanese blog which I flashed via fastbootd to gain root.

There's a new OTA update 14.0.270 ST that just came out today.

I downloaded it, installed it, didn't reboot.

Then went into Magisk, disabled all my modules, and tapped on install for Magisk.

I then selected Install to Inactive Slot (After OTA) and rebooted the tablet from there.

Afterwards it bootlooped a few times and eventually booted back to 14.0.255

No update but also still had root.

Anyone have experience keeping root after updating this device?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Rypha:
Okay, so I found a full 14.0.255 ROM online.

Opened it with 7zip and extracted the boot.img

Used Franco Kernel Manager to manually flash that unpatched boot.img

NOT FLASH AND REBOOT

"Just Flash"

Then I went and installed the 14.0.270 update which this time took A LOT longer to actually install and then I didn't reboot afterwards.

I went into Magisk, selected install, then picked Install to Inactive Slot, and rebooted from within the Magisk app.

It booted just fine into Android after and I was on 14.0.270 with root!

I'm not sure if it is necessary to do this to keep root, but afterwards I went into Magisk again and selected direct install and rebooted after.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] nurulqomari:
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[Lenovo Legion Y700] ou2mame:
I randomly did a geekbench benchmark on my tablet yesterday, and then today I saw it restarting and noticed it installed that update automatically. I just did a benchmark now and the score is 40% lower.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] fiocco:
Thanks for report, i stay on ZUI13 🤗
[Lenovo Legion Y700] yoonkung:
Hi I have got y700 and been using it for couple days now. Thanks a lot for all the guides here I managed to flash the Chinese rom, relock the bootloader and be on the latest zui 14.0.270 with ease. Still have some problems here

Is anyone be able to access to google account management here for me I got pop up can't start application. I can't access my account management anywhere else either like from the play store one. Everything else seems fine though. In app purchase works fine too. ps. I have already installed everything for GMS necessity ie account management, frame work and service.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Rypha:
Have you tried going to Apps Management and then tapping the 3 dots on the top right of the screen?

Then select Google Basic Services and enable it if it's not already enabled.

It'll give you a warning message about how it'll use up your battery by being enabled but just click ok anyways.

That should hopefully fix this issue.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] yoonkung:
Thank you for the reply

but unfortunately I have already done that though, as I said everything else related to gms seems fine ie loging in, purchasing apps, downloading apps, in-apps etc. but just that one I can't access into google account management when I tap the menu on the screen shot above I got message pop up "cannot start Application"
[Lenovo Legion Y700] ydlazsavan:
Want to use Nova launcher and enabling U touch gesture but seems not able to use gesture from nova laucher. Don't want to use nova with nav bar.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] ydlazsavan:
Only having notification on viber, youtube etc when using the tablet only
[Lenovo Legion Y700] xd_1771:
Hm. Just got this tablet. Got rid of "global ROM", went to zui stock ROM. Haven't done any modifications or app installs yet, but I manage to get to zui 14.0.255 with magisk installed/rooted. I went through a few OTA updates to get here, during which I used the "install to inactive slot" method in Magisk to retain it after OTA.

Except this method appears to have stopped working with the little update to zui 14.0.270. Basically, I install, I press "install to inactive slot" in Magisk, but then upon reboot the device bootloops at boot screen. Upon powering it off completely, then powering on again, the device has figured out to boot back to the original slot that still contains 14.0.255.

Wondering if I should just ditch magisk for now and do the OTA, see if it boots, and then try to install magisk from scratch from there.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] MMoodyB:
Looks like an updated Y700 is being announced in late July for China :

Lenovo Legion Y700 (2023) launch date announcement hits Weibo

The Legion Y700 is one of the most compelling Android gaming tablets of recent times. Now, Lenovo has just announced that a "brand-new" version of the 8-inch device is on the way. The OEM asserts that it will combine power and approximately one-handed portability on its late July 2023 debut.

www.notebookcheck.net
[Lenovo Legion Y700] hyptis:
hi.... where did u download firmware that has boot.img in it? could you share the url please?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Rypha:
https://sui827.com/posts/legiony700romlink/

Should have all the stuff for 14.0.255

I have the extracted stock boot.img and patched magisk images for 14.0.270 and just tested them on a fresh 14.0.270 install.

All you need to do after flashing it is to download and install the Magisk 26.1 apk and then select to reboot once opening the app and follwing the prompt.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] the.c0re:
If this one has a sim slot, I'll gladly upgrade mine.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Firipu:
Oh man, I was just about to order one when I read your comment... Guess I'll have to wait until the end of July to decide...
[Lenovo Legion Y700] hyptis:
just root my legion with this. thanks Rypha (y)
[Lenovo Legion Y700] adek89:
i.e. if I have a global room uploaded, I will upload this pached img via magisk, will I have root on the global ron?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Rypha:
It's an annoying process.

To extract and patch the boot.img with Magisk from the tablet requires you to have root access. And to root the tablet you need to patch the boot.img with Magisk.

The only way you can achieve root is to find that boot.img for the same version of the ROM you're on.

You can't extract the boot.img from an OTA update. You need a full ROM. And they tend to be out of date.

So downgrade to that ROM if you already aren't on that version.

Once you have the full ROM on your PC you can use something like 7zip to open it and extract the boot.img

Afterwards you copy it to your tablet and patch it with Magisk. Then copy the patched boot.img to your PC.

Then boot your tablet to fastbootd, and use adb & fastboot ++ to flash it to your tablet.

You should have gained root now.

Then you need to follow the instructions of retaining root through

EVERY

SINGLE

OTA update.

OTA Upgrade Guides

The Magic Mask for Android

topjohnwu.github.io

The process might be slightly different for this tablet? I can't remember very well.

Yeah... If you can find someone who's already uploaded the patched boot img for your version it saves you so much time.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] adek89:
that is, if it turns out that I have the version from the given attachment, then it is enough to upload it? (the tablet will be with me on Tuesday