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[Lenovo Legion Y700] quintinliono:
Okay. I have managed to do everything from combined insights. So, let me save you guys the trouble I had by writing my proces down (and for myself for the future).

I came from the 'global rom'. And wanted to end with 13.1.578 ROOTED

1. Download this file. It contains the stock firmware on 13.0.586. Unzip it, and find the recovery.img as we need it later.

2. Upgrade all the way you like through OTA.

3. Flash TWRP from here. Know that it is a 'faulty' version with only a line on top of the screen. And this vbmeta file. Place both files in your ADB folder.

4. Use ADB to extact the boot.img from the version you are on.

4.1 Boot into the bootloader (adb reboot bootloader).

4.2 disable AVB (not sure this is necessary, but it worked for me) by sending the following commands:

fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img

fastboot erase userdata

4.3 Instal TWRP by sending this command : fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (note that you use the name you gave your TWRP file)

4.4 reboot in recovery mode (fastboot reboot recovery/manually on the tablet)

Now the TWRP recovery should load, with only a line on top, and nothing else.

4.5 In the TWRP recovery enter: adb shell (you should see a # appearing in the line)

4.6 Send these commands out:

dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/boot of=/sdcard/boot.img

adb pull /sdcard/boot.img stock_boot.img

what this does, is extracting the boot.img of that specific version you are running, and placing a copy of it into your adb folder.

4.7 send these commands to get back to the bootloader:

twrp reboot bootloader

5. Flash back the stock recovery. If you followed the guide, you have the stock recovery from step 1. Give it a fancy name, and place that file in your adb folder and sending this command:

fastboot flash recovery yourfancyname.img

fastboot reboot

Now it may give some warnings and errors. It told me to do a factory wipe, wich was okay for me. After that the tablet starts normally. Stock firmware, but still on the same version I wanted.

6. Now the easy part starts. The stock_boot.img you got in step 4.6, should be on your pc. After the inital setup on the tab, place that in your root folder. Download Magisk and install it on your tablet. When it is installed, click on 'install' and 'select and patch a file'. Select the stock_boot.img you moved to the root of your tablet. The patched file will be in your download folder. Transfer that patched file to your adb folder on the computer.

7. Go into adb and boot the tablet into recovery mode (this should be the stock recovery again): adb reboot recovery.

8. In recovery mode, go to fastboot. It'll say fastbootd on top.

9. Enter this command: fastboot flash boot patched-file-of-magisk.img

10. Restart the tablet. Congrats, you now have rooted your desired version.

It might be to much info, but I wish I had these steps. It was late yesterday. Very late...So to save you the troubles, I present you my humble guide. If you have improvements in the steps or instructions, please let me know!!
[Lenovo Legion Y700] asseforlife:
anyone know how can i enable tap to sleep if it's possible? also do you know gltools app can't create shortcut on zui launcher and others like lawnchair ?

Gltools can create a shortcut for games with modified settings but no shortcut appear :/
[Lenovo Legion Y700] pikachurin:
PcModeSwitch1.0.0

MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.

www.mediafire.com

Use this apk to switch between modes :D
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Kajman:
So silmple, thank you very much :) I enjoyed pc mode as it was real full screen.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] quintinliono:
Okay, after my last post giving anwers, I'm back with a question: Does anyone know how to use the stock app switcher when using another launcher (lawnchair)? It gives a much better overview, but the stock launcher is just not for me!
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Dr. Light:
dumb question but would this work if we're running a different rom?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] xdamami:
Hey everyone! Anyone has this weird problem?

Playing Cod Mobile , while plugged charger after 3-5min gameplay touch starting not recognize 2 or more finger only should be touch an wait 1 sec than recognizing. Cpu not going up than 1.86ghz GPU 305MHZ somone faced this problem? On video explained with multitouch tester app.

Touch Y700
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Nightf0x_007:
Hello guys, would u recommend getting this tablet now or should i wait for newer v2 or something releasing in 2023 (actually i dont know if there is any talk about new one or no), TIA
[Lenovo Legion Y700] pikachurin:
That would not work. The app only switches mode if you're using the original rom
[Lenovo Legion Y700] xnappo:
Haven't heard a peep about a new one, and honestly it is the ONLY 8 inch Android tablet in it's class right now, so not much choice.

The hardware is superb. I do wish there were a real global ROM, but I am fairly happy with Zui 14.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] solsearch:
LTHD anybody?

After I rebooted today I'm suddenly getting ads from an app called LTHD. They are very annoying. Worst of all it seems to be a system app. No uninstalling, not even a disabling option.

I'm assuming it can be gotten rid of. Anybody know of a good step by step guide for a total adb noob on how to do that and where to get the drivers for this tablet for adb (I think I remember reading that you need drivers)

Any help would be greatly appreciated
[Lenovo Legion Y700] crazys70rm:
how will you know if your running the global rom or CN rom and will this work if it's on CN rom? Thanks.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] quintinliono:
The global rom is missing out on a couple of things. You can check:

If you have OTA updated. If not, it is probably not the stock CN rom.

If you have the option for more than two languages (English and Chinese). The stock rom doesn't have that.

If you go to the app managed in settings, and don't have the 'multiple space' option. That was removed when I received mine with the 'global' rom.

These can be some indicators. Maybe there are more, but I've noticed these in particular. Hope it helps.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] urbanra5cal:
How do you switch back to tablet mode? I can't seem to find the toggle switch.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Nightf0x_007:
Is the apps not running on background issue still there or it got fixed or theres a workaroujd for it as im about to get this tablet
[Lenovo Legion Y700] pikachurin:
open the app to switch between modes. Only works in ZUI
[Lenovo Legion Y700] JonTrv:
LTHD might be "Lenovo Tablet Hardware Diagnostics", but another site suggests it might be a browser hijacker.

Is it only happening when you have a web browser active ? if so, the advice is to clear cache and clear data for that app. I cannot now check on my device as I am now running crDroid.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] LisaMaria:
I'm actually sick to death of not being able to put a Sim card. The wifi at my job sucks so it's annoying hard to stay online at work
[Lenovo Legion Y700] janconstantine:
Does anyone having issue with facebook messenger video call? When using video call, OS crashed and reboot. Then a mic icon appears on top, saying messenger is recording. Need to force reboot to remove it.

Darn zui14. I should have stayed on 13
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Jonzun:
Yes, i had the same
[Lenovo Legion Y700] alicuibap:
There are disassembly instructions here. I see easy to disassembly
[Lenovo Legion Y700] urbanra5cal:
Hi, is there any way to make use of, or activate, Dolby Vision on the stock ROM, beyond YouTube? Like on Netflix and Prime?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] solsearch:
I don't know about Netflix (don't currently have an account). Prime doesn't work in HD for me (it's the only streaming app that doesn't work in high def for me). I have gotten dolby vision to work with local players (MX player and plex). I haven't gotten displey+ to get it to kick in but I think it only works with 4K (when I open the Disney+ app it says HD and some other details but the Dolby Vision logo doesn't show.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Qingqingz:
Hi All, I have a question in regards with the Legion Y700. In shopee app, the seller is selling the Global ROM version with English language only and the China ROM version with chinese language and can be switch to english language. So if I want to purchase the Global ROM which comes with the google play store pre-installed and default language is only in english. I would like to check does the Global ROM version also support chinese characters keyboard? Becos im not sure, i want to know before i purchase...

Anyone have the Global ROM version tablet, Can you please help to try out and screenshot and show me? For example the image below? Thank you! :)

Based on your experience using this tablet, do u recommend to buy the china ROM or the global ROM tablet? Most importantly, the tablet must have play store, im worried that the china ROM can't install the playstore app and it won't works when i play a game that requires google play account to sign in.

Hope to gets a reply from experts :(
[Lenovo Legion Y700] quintinliono:
Just get the Chinese Rom. You can install the Play Store on the stock market app. It is fairly easy, even if you don't speak/read Chinese.

About the Chinese characters on the 'global' rom... probably, since you can install that keyboard on every international phone as well AFAIK.

The 'global' rom misses out on certain features, therefore I'm saying, get the Chinese version!
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Qingqingz:
Ohh i see, haha thanks! So isit recommended not to upgrade to ZUI 14 and stay on ZUI 13? As i saw a few users, they have upgraded to ZUI 14 then the play store app gone and unable to sign in? Is it true?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] xnappo:
There was a problem with the first 14 release, but it is fixed now.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Qingqingz:
Okay, thank you! 😁
[Lenovo Legion Y700] asseforlife:
Anyone know how to force srgb? because there isn't any '' picture color mode '' option on developers settings..

Also does anyone was able to force 120 fps in apps?

I can't find any stable settings with gltools to do^achieve that :/
[Lenovo Legion Y700] brdcrz:
Can anyone kindly help me.

I've got the tablet aswell global rom. I've manage to revert it to chinese rom and I've updated it to ZUI 14.0.231 ST via OTA. I've also manage to install google play. The only issue with google play is I can't make any purchase anyone have the fix for this?. Thanks in advance.

Google Account Manager version 7.1.2

Google Play Services 23.08.15 (190400-512743457)

Google Play Store 34.5.11-21 [0] [PR] 509617334
[Lenovo Legion Y700] alicuibap:
After updating ZUI 14, do you feel the battery drains faster?

I'm using the stock china rom, update via OTA
[Lenovo Legion Y700] nurulqomari:
Hi there, is anybody plays Mobile Legends on Zui 14 ? Does the Extreme frame rate (120fps) available on setting ? Pls answer
[Lenovo Legion Y700] PXDelshin:
can I ask how do you flash the chinese rom? ive got a global tablet as well

from what I heard the chinese rom cant make any google play purchase
[Lenovo Legion Y700] filjusz:
https://xdaforums.com/t/legion-y700.4418573/page-18#post-87618177
[Lenovo Legion Y700] hkmystique:
Can anyone confirm if y700 can output 4k60 over type c?

Mine on stock Chinese rom can only archive 4k30/1080p60

Would like to know if anyone on gsi rom can make 4k60
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Qingqingz:
Hi, Can i check if the tablet with china ROM allows to install Netflix app?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] urbanra5cal:
I have China ROM ZUI 14 and Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Go and Disney+ are FHD, no HDR or Dolby Vision though.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Qingqingz:
Oh, great, thanks. Also I came across this post at giztop. Do you have the same issue as the user like after updated the OS to ZUI 14 and can't sign in to your google account? 🙂
[Lenovo Legion Y700] urbanra5cal:
I did at first, but I uninstalled, redownloaded and reinstalled Google Play Services and Google Play Store, and the issue went away.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] hkmystique:
Try enable Google service in apps setting menu, 3 dots on the upper right corner
[Lenovo Legion Y700] fiocco:
There re Android 13 or not yet ?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] MMoodyB:
Think it's still on ZUI 14, which is Android 12 based.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] the.c0re:
anybody can help me for those who run on zui 14?

is reddit sync pro app working on your end?

this app:

Sync for Reddit - Apps on Google Play

A beautiful Reddit app for browsing Reddit on the go!

play.google.com
[Lenovo Legion Y700] filjusz:
Any clue if they will relase android 13?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] fiocco:
Yes it's 2 years of update for Lenovo
[Lenovo Legion Y700] alex4723717:
It's not a device problem but a user problem. I use zui 14 version 231 for months and it's been working every single day.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] moist_line:
Do you still recommend this in 2023? Global rom vs Chinese? Any input?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] xnappo:
Only choice in 2023 for this size tablet. Absolutely solid hardware. Get the Chinese ROM. Chinese ZUI is slightly annoying, but honestly not that bad.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] moist_line:
Why Chinese rom and why the annoyance? lol I'm US user so if I do, can I switch it to English?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] xnappo:
Chinese ROM because there is no actual global ROM and your really don't want some reseller installing some random crap, you can just do that yourself when you get it. You can easily switch to english and install Google Play store on chinese ROM.

Annoyance because the notification pulldown is a bit janky and notifications don't always seem to show up like I would expect. Plus every once in a while there will be something in Chinese you need to translate with another phone or take a snapshot and send to Google translate to see what it is telling you (aka new version released etc).

Even with the above it is a super nice piece of hardware. I would love a real global ROM, but at the same time I am totally happy with the device.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] moist_line:
After some reading, I saw this from Aliexpress store:

Global Firmware Lenovo LEGION Y700 Gaming Tablet

Notice:

1.Global ROM version, we need time to install the international version firmware for you.

The international version of the firmware needs to pay attention to the following conditions:

(1)In default :We have to open boxes to install Global Firmware ,which can support Multi-language , Google Play.

(2)We will open the tablet and install the Global Firmware in the tablet for you.Every time you turn on this tablet--Lenovo Y700, the tablet will stay in the following page for about 10-25 seconds,Please press power key ,and then it will enter the OS successfully.If you mind it, please do not place order ,thanks for your understanding.

2. The tablet does not support Legion gaming after installing the global firmware

If there is no Global Rom, then what is Lenovo Official Store actually doing? Just installing Google Play and switching it to English, plus unlocking bootloader? The price is pretty enticing due to the sale but some details concern me.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] xnappo:
They are installing some other ROM I think, otherwise there would be no need to unlock the bootloader. Obviously (I hope) this is not a real 'Official Lenovo Store'. Again my advice if to get a sealed box. Others please chime in here..
[Lenovo Legion Y700] moist_line:
Response I got from Lenovo store in Ali:

Sorry my friend，all of Chinese version tablets will be installed with global firmware after we get them from the factory，so we can’t send you the Chinese original Rom version，but no need to worry，all of them are original and new，please feel free to buy in our store.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] quintinliono:
Like xnappo said: Chinese Rom is the way to go. Since your seller says it is not an option, you can do that yourself. This thread provides you with all the information and links to do so. But you have to put in the work. If you don't want to or cannot do that, then don't buy this tablet. I would say it is perfect for me, due it's size, but I wouldn't recommend it to someone that wants a 'plug-and-play' option.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] MMoodyB:
On AliExpress, Lenovo Pro Business Store sell the Chinese firmware version.

I ordered one from them a few weeks ago & it arrived sealed. Once it's powered on and the setup process starts there's an 'English' button in the top left corner iirc.

After the setup was all done with, I used Google Lens on my phone to translate text that was still in Chinese.

I'm only using it for PS2 emulation & Moonlight / Steam Link streaming though, so my use case is limited.

If moist_line is planning on using it as an all-round tablet for gaming , browsing, tv streaming, etc... then there's a few hoops to jump through now and again going by what others have posted here in the past.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] switchem:
Quick question... Is there really no way in MIUI to encrypt an external storage SD card? I know I can make the SD card adoptable storage via ADB commands, but this replaces the internal storage. I want to keep the faster internal storage active. Some of the games in my PS2 emulator, AetherSX, experience stuttering when the game is on the SD card. When the game is on internal storage it runs smoothly.

I know there are apps like Cryptomator, but I need to mount the volume so other apps can access it (emulators, SyncThing, etc).

My next step is to look into rooting the device and using the EDS app to mount an encrypted volume, but that seems like a hassle.

If I go down the path of unlocking, I guess I could use a different OS/ROM, but I prefer to keep the device as stock as possible with MIUI because, from my understanding, the stock OS will have better performance for emulation (please correct me if I'm wrong). The Legion Realm with Beast Mode is pretty useful as well when it comes to emulation. It just seems wild to me to use unencrypted storage for anything in 2023.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] MMoodyB:
Looks like Lenovo are releasing the Y900 in the USA / Europe this summer.

Turns out it's a rebranded Tab Extreme :

Lenovo Legion Y900: New gaming tablet showcased as Tab Extreme spin-off

Lenovo has introduced the Legion Y900, a new tablet in its gaming series. The Legion Y900 features a 14.5-inch OLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 and 12 GB of RAM, among other hardware.

www.notebookcheck.net

Good thing it's gigantic at 14.5 inches, so I don't have buyers' remorse having just bought the 8.8 inch Y700.

Makes a global release of the Y700 even less likely though if this has been announced first?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] xnappo:
The weird thing is, that is exactly the company he messaged.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] MMoodyB:
moist_line said he messaged 'Lenovo Official Store', not 'Lenovo Pro Business Store'.

And to confuse things even more, if you search for 'y700 128gb' on AliExpress, along with the above 2 stores there's also 'Lenovo Online Store', 'Lenovo Tech Online Store', 'Lenovo Smart Life Store', etc.. all selling the tablet.

No wonder there's no copyright laws in China...
[Lenovo Legion Y700] xnappo:
Lol, gotcha! So weird Lenovo allows that.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] gnrsenpai:
Sorry for the noob question, I've purchased this tablet with the "global" firmware which is not capable to receive updates so I've proceeded to install the Chinese one (Android 11), no issues with that.

But whenever I try to install an update thorugh settings or by putting the update.zip file on the root path, the system says that it's installing but after a reboot I stay on the same old version for some reason.

My bootloader came unlocked when I bought it, I did try to lock it through Fastboot but my device became corrupted, so I had to unlock it and reinstall the firmware.

I saw some comments ago that some of you used VPN to install updates, is that a requisite to do so?, if that's the case which provider or configuration did you use?.

I want to install the latest Android 12 update.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Kajman:
Guys, anyone checked max SD card capacity y700 can take? Now I have 256, but thinking of 1tb...
[Lenovo Legion Y700] alex4723717:
Guys just order an original one from GizTop. If you bought an AliExpressi just sell it to someone else and order a new ome from China. The Chinese rom is what works for this tab. Keep ZUI 13. Turn off updates. Congrats, you now

have the best compact tab on the planet. Adios la piedos. Install Eve Echoes. Your social life is now over. :D
[Lenovo Legion Y700] filjusz:
I've been using this tab with ZUI 14 and it's perfect 😍
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Kajman:
ZUI 14 is ok, why to keep old?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] xnappo:
There was some Legion Gaming stuff that some people liked better in 13 vs. 14. For me the only thing I hate about 14 is how narrow that notification pulldown is when in landscape. That is pretty damn minor though. Oh, and it had my next alarm on the lock screen :)
[Lenovo Legion Y700] MMoodyB:
Does ZUI 14 allow you to add your own app to the Legion Realm, or whatever its called now, so that the app can take advantage of the cpu / gpu tweaks?

AetherSX2 isn't recognized as a 'game' for me in ZUI13 ( I sideloaded an older apk to avoid the ads in later versions ) so I'm stuck with the stock / balanced cpu & gpu clocks.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] cornishrefugee:
Did you ever find out how to relock it? I'm currently in the same spot you were. The option to relock the bootloader is greyed out
[Lenovo Legion Y700] fiocco:
jes

Hi, use Lenovo Rescue Service Assistant (RSA)

I do that and it's perfect now.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] filjusz:
It does support Lenovo Legion Y700?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] fiocco:
Yes but remember you in RSA, TB-9707F = Legion Y700
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Jarod71:
Were you getting reboots on ZUI 14? Just got this tablet and it reboots randomly a lot. Need to see if it is software or hardware issue as I have 12 days to do an RMA with GizTop...
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Jarod71:
Try downloading chrome beta then in settings make it the default browser, then try downloading chrome again
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Jarod71:
Any other crashes? I got this tablet yesterday. On ZUI 14, constant crashes and reboots
[Lenovo Legion Y700] xnappo:
Sorry to hear that. No mine has never crashed even once in the 6+ months I have had it..
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Jarod71:
Yeah, I am going to move forward with a exchange hopefully. It has rebooted since I took it out of box. I turn ran all updates to ZUI 14 hoping it was software but it is still doing the same.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Nekeed:
Gosh, i finaly got it !

After spend like 7H to try to flash without result, i was desperated ...

I try many tutorials and nothing.

I followed this one : https://xdaforums.com/t/legion-y700.4418573/post-87618177

So i go back from the strart and download all files and soft and i try one more time for the day.

I also do something else i did't do before, i put the tablet in EDL mod after setting GFIL.

I don't know if it's this or the redownload, but this time it's works !

I'm a noob on this, it's my first CN device and it's my first reflash too. If my mistakes can help ^^
[Lenovo Legion Y700] alex4723717:
This is abnormal bro

Contact giztop via website chat and email ticket

You are unfortunate but you can get a new one from gizz. People why say zui14 do not understand fps and GPU CPU perfection. Keep zui 13 when you receive you new device.

Sorry to hear you have this problem. But giztop is very understanding and will try to help you with this. I'm sure of it.

Laters!
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Qingqingz:
Hi, i need some help over here. I just updated to ZUI 14, my sign in button couldn't click then i uninstalled play store and reinstall google play store via apkmirror and when i tried installing google play services, I get this error "App not installed as package conflicts with an existing package" , Can you or anyone please help to provide a link that can install both google play store and google services without error? :'( Thanks..
[Lenovo Legion Y700] filjusz:
It's normal if your bootloader is unlocked and device is running ZUI 14. It was happening to me too. I fixed it after little research.