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[Lenovo Legion Y700] seeayesix:
Yeah, I intend to use that one as well. It's a bit confusing since I've usually used TWRP to install another OS on android devices. This guide keeps referring to Yoga Tab install guide but they don't seem exactly the same. I assume you don't need to flash the vbmeta.img when you do the Y700?

Edit 1:

Just tried installing crDroid 8.10 and now I'm stuck in a boot loop. Better sift through this thread again :D

Edit2:

I used the wrong system image (not the slim one.)

I re-flashed it using the Smart ASW guide, using the image called 'crDroid-8.10-arm64_bgN-slim-Unofficial.img.xz' (This one you unzip, it contains the file the guide has renamed to 'system.img')

I got a weird message about 'Invalid sparse file format at header magic' when flashing it, but it booted right up afterwards (still throwing the warning page about the unlocked bootloader)
[Lenovo Legion Y700] STHellRaiser:
https://xdaforums.com/t/legion-y700.4418573/post-87748953

Just read a few things above and below and youll the mistakes i made to avoid haha
[Lenovo Legion Y700] STHellRaiser:
https://xdaforums.com/t/legion-y700.4418573/post-87914741
[Lenovo Legion Y700] seeayesix:
The only thing that's annoying now is I have to hit the power button to wake the tablet up, double tap does not seem to work even though I've set it under '"Phh Treble Settings" → "Lenovo Settings" and enable " Enable DT2W "'

Got it working now, not entirely sure how. Might've been that I turned off the 'show time' on lock screen option.

Also the battery seems to drain faster but today's been a bit unusual setting the tablet up.

Edit: It's mentioned by SmarASW to set the tablet to Airplane Mode, but still keep wifi and bluetooth turned on. I'm going to try this.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] aisidetpipo:
Hello everyone. Do crdroid have pc mode
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Srander:
Hi

I’ve been searching for an 8” or 9” tablet for a media watching device.

I would only been using it to watch Netflix, prime, football (IPTV), Disney+ etc in the best possible quality (Dolby vision, hdr etc).

I don’t game, won’t be doing any productivity things and no social media.

Is this tablet ideal for me? (I like the screen res).

Would the software it comes with be fine for my needs? (CN or global version?)

Or would you advise to change it?

Thank you
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Androidiminlove:
Keep using my Samsung Tab S6 or change to Lenovo Y700 or Lenovo Pad Pro 2022 instead? (long post, sorry)​

Would it be better to keep my Samsung Tab S6 (6GB RAM, SD855) or change to the Lenovo Y700 (12GB Ram, SD870) or the Lenovo Pad Pro 2022 Snapdragon version with 8GB?

The most important thing to note is that I DO NOT plan to use the tablet ONLY for emulation and video games. I recently learned how far emulators have come.. and that it's now possible to emulate PS2, Wii/Gamecube, and even some Switch games with a strong enough processor. I think it would be fun in the near future to play some games from these systems on my tablet. I tested it on the S6 Tab and some games run.. but there is some stutter. Not sure how much things would improve if I go for one of the Lenovo tablets mentioned?

However, 50% of the time I use my tablet for watching YouTube Premium.. and I also use my tablet while traveling or taking long flights.

The Tab S6 is a good, light tablet.. but the RAM is pretty slow (by 2023 standards) and the processor could be better.. I've read the SD870 is about 30% better in terms of playing games and emulation, etc.

If you were me would you keep the Samsung Tab S6 or would you switch to the Lenovo Y700 (I'm eyeing the 12GB model) or the Lenovo Pad Pro 2022 Snapdragon version with 8GB?

I don't have any way of testing the Lenovo tablets before deciding.. so I'm having some trouble making a final decision whether to go through the purchase of one of the Lenovo tablets or just stick with what I've got. I'd love some thoughts on this please.

Other things to share.. I'm sad the Y700 doesn't have built in GPS.. as I use this a lot especially when flying.. like for example, checking location on map.. or traveling outdoors when offline. I would be a bit sad I think not to have GPS.. but perhaps I don't need it 90% of the time so that's ok? I also just realized that the Y700 also doesn't have a fingerprint reader. So how do people log into their Y700 quickly and easily without a fingerprint reader? I do think it would be cool to have a powerful tablet the size of a book.. but I worry about these two missing things.

I read on the XDA forums recently how the screen of the Lenovo Pad Pro 2022 has some weird green hue that mutes blacks when it's set to 120hrz.. is that right? If so that would almost destroy the point of choosing that tablet (for the OLED screen).

Any other recommendations are welcome! I'm in Singapore (as a tourist) so I have pretty easy access to buying the Chinese versions of the Lenovo tabs.. the Y700 here cost about $350 USD and the Pad Pro 2022 8GB costs around $380 USD.

thank you!

I wanted to post this in a Y700 subforum but didn't see one.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] seeayesix:
If you like the screen size I would say it's great. I wouldn't replace ZUI (OEM OS) with anything else since you might lose the HD capabilities of the streaming apps. I've installed crDroid and Netflix dropped down to only SD compatibility after that. (There are workarounds, but they seem too complicated and not worth it for me....)
[Lenovo Legion Y700] seeayesix:
Sorry for a late question (took me a while to dare to flash crDroid), but how did you get the battery management function?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Srander:
If I buy from aliexpress and it comes with the “global” rom as they describe, will I have any issues? Can I still watch Netflix, prime, Disney etc in HD?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] filjusz:
You can but probably in lower quality. This is fake global rom as device is not yet available globally
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Srander:
I know it’s not global but that’s what they name the rom in the item description on alixpress.

So where can I buy one that has the original rom so I can watch all the streaming apps in full hd quality? I’m in the UK and don’t want to spend more than £400.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] seeayesix:
Can't tell, I bought mine from Giztop and honestly I only have Netflix and I think that worked fine.

It was a bit of confusing tinkering to get google play store to work, but there where guides in this thred :)
[Lenovo Legion Y700] filjusz:
Lenovo Legion Y700

8.8-inch 2K LCD screen, TÜV Rheinland-certified. CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Octa-core processor. 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 ROM, 128GB/256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. An 8MP front camera and a 13MP rear camera for photos. 6550mAh battery, support for Quick Charge 3.0. ZUI 13 is based on Android 12 OS.

www.giztop.com

And ask them for 5% discount code
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Jonzun:
Giztop, it costs around £325
[Lenovo Legion Y700] STHellRaiser:
To get the battery management you have to root your device aswell as it need root perms to control the battery.

Then i installed Batter charge limit [Root]

Then used ampera to test battery wasnt charging past 75%. Which it doesn't. (you can set any limit you wish)

Tho if the device is turned off and on charge the app cant limit the charge, and it will charge to 100% if charging whille switched off

I will say CrDroid has worse battery consumption than the zui firmware, woth zui device left idle would prob last 3 days and still have charge.

Under crdroid if device is left for 24h, more than likely battery going be dead.....

For my self not issue as device is plugged in almost 24/7, but its a obvious difference in battery consumption.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] STHellRaiser:
Dont get the global rom. If you read through this forum everyone with global rom has ethier went for official zui 13/14 or another rom.

Only handy thing about global is they unlock the boot loader for you....

But certain banking apps won't work on unlocked boot loader
[Lenovo Legion Y700] gnoted:
I

I got the global rom (even though I asked the seller for sealed with stock rom) and I'm unable to re-lock. I believe if you get it stock and unlock it yourself you can re-lock if you want.

So that's another vote for getting it stock.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] LisaMaria:
The blue and white versions are now available on alis.... After I just bought one 😢 oh well I'll live

US $325.00 25%OFF | CN Version Lenovo Legion Y700 Gaming Tablet 8.8 Inch 120Hz 2.5K Screen Snapdragon 870 Android 11 6550mAh Dual Linear Motor

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPGQLES
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Trafford Devil:
Were you using the cracked ZUI global rom? Because your idle battery usage seems awful high.

On latest official ZUI 14, I'm only getting 1-2% battery drain overnight.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] filjusz:
I've got very high battery drain on stock ZUI 13&14. Somehow it was connected to safetynet and once i repaired it, battery in idle started to be good. No idea about crdroid. But when safety failed for me battery was discharging from full to empty in one and half day in idle.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] udenfox:
Just curious did anyone found working GCam for this tablet? I've tried the latest Wichaya's version which is working, but only for photos. When I try to select video mode I getting the black screen and camera module become broken (through all apps) until I fully reboot.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Nit3H8wk:
For the y700 how do I apply for fastboot flash unlock sn.img? The website won't let me submit it without a IMEI which my tablet does not have as it's wifi only far as I know. It does allow me to unlock the bootloader without it but if I try and flash crdroid it spits out an error that it can't find the partition.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] mickey36736:
I assumed it's audio issue where the mic does not work in video so it black screen. I tried BSG 8.6 with session 61444 (EIS V2) and got EIS working even with 60 fps too but no audio in the video.

I will keep trying a different one
[Lenovo Legion Y700] seeayesix:
The answer are some pages back in this thread, some have been able to unlock the bootlader via ADB:
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Nit3H8wk:
I finally got crdroid installed I figured out I needed to flash it from fastboodD instead of regular fastboot. How to I skip the face unlock in crdroid it does not work after many tries to register my face.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] seeayesix:
I assume you flashed it with crDroid 9. Face recognition does not work on the Y700 as it seems. I got around it by booting into recovery and then do a factory reset, and when then at first startup I skipped the setup wizard. I still have a notification that I should finalize setup. Hopefully there will be an update

Also you might have problems that the app drawer is garbled and all the icons are squashed together. I got around this by clearing storage and cache for the launcher (crDroid Home)
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Nit3H8wk:
I can skip the cellular connection setup I only use it on wifi anyway. However on the wifi part it only gives me an option to setup offline and still forces me to register face unlock. I also tried crdroid 8.10 same thing. And did factory reset each time per the chinese guide translated to english. Not sure what I am missing here. I can try and post some screenshots if that helps maybe.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Nit3H8wk:
I got the version without gapps to work but crdroid home keeps crashing.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] seeayesix:
I can't recall exactly but I managed to skip the whole setup part and it worked for me.

I got the launcher to work, but I also had problem with the update checker, it just crashed all the time.

Edit: Maybe I should mention that I used the Slim version. Also there's been a new release now:

Gsi_projects - Browse /A13/crDroid/09012023 at SourceForge.net

sourceforge.net

Edit2: OTA updater actually found the update, I'm running it now...
[Lenovo Legion Y700] TenjhoKaos:
Just got this tablet over the weekend and was having a nice time with it. Got the update for Android 12 today and updated it. I downloaded play store from the stock app store but it isn't working. Screenshot attached.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] mickey36736:
I got the update too. Seems like they finally released Android 12 more globally today but it's not the newest version which is version 14.0.231 released a few days ago
[Lenovo Legion Y700] TenjhoKaos:
Yup that's the one I'm on, but it broke play store somehow. Any ideas ?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] seeayesix:
crDroid-9.0-arm64_bgN-slim-Unofficial - 230109.img.xz still has no working face recognition on the Y700, otherwise it seems ok so far.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] TenjhoKaos:
Ok. Fixed. I reinstalled google service framework and rebooted.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] TenjhoKaos:
No, it's built for gaming in mind and sacrifices other things. Makes no sense buying a gaming tablet to mod it into a normal one. Get one of the P11 variations that has an OLED screen since your priorities in media and OLED looks better than LCD.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Srander:
Yes but the P11 is too big.

Y700 is the only 8” / 9” with a half decent screen and specs so what other choice is there?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] mischa001:
Can you help me and explain how you did it? I can not get it to work after the update... My PlayStore was gone and i installed a new one but nothing works.It can not connect to google

edit: i downloaded the wrong framework and thats why it did not work xD

But is there any way to remove the two dots "task bar" down right in the bar ¿ its kinda useless or is it possible to mod it?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] navi1er:
Did they seriously remove pc mode and legion realm? The new gaming software seems gimped can't even edit and have custom setting no more it seems :(

Was annoyed that they broke Google services but got that going but man this sucks. Is there anyway to downgrade back? Seriously contemplating it.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] TenjhoKaos:
PC mode seems to have moved to legion zone... But it's all in Chinese so I'm not sure exactly what's happened
[Lenovo Legion Y700] TenjhoKaos:
Oh size is your issue. This is an ok watching tablet but it's barebones on features but if you're set on the 9inch size then it's your only android choice so it doesn't matter how compatible it is to your needs then. So this or buy an ipad mini if you can afford.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] navi1er:
That

So what is legion zone? Seems to want you to sign up or set an ID? I used tap translate but yeah that sucks they did that. I really enjoyed the custom CPU/GPU setting.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] TenjhoKaos:
Legion zone seems to be the new legion realm but I can't get it to recognize the games I have, when I was checking around one option let to a graphical interface for CPU and GPU with another option to click that required me to connect to an external device then I gave up.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Trafford Devil:
In Settings search for Manage My Game, then you can add the apps to enable the gaming overlay that allows you to boost the cpu/gpu clocks.

PC mode only works if you connect an external display.

No need to mess around with Legion Zone, I've uninstalled it.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Fredwood:
How did you do this please?

I can't even find ZUI icon/search engine anymore (I previously removed it), if needs to be reinstalled from there.

By the way I can't connect to my wifi anymore since the update, it finds the network but says it's disabled or won't connect. Did someone experience the same issue?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Nit3H8wk:
I found the zui 14 updates here https://disk.yandex.ru/d/qT8UzRW9iKtRJQ If you are on 197 you must rename the zip files to update.zip and put them on the root of your internal storage and use your updater click the 3 dots to install update from file.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] mickey36736:
For me I just need to enable Google service in the settings -> app management -> 3 dots menu again. It was off during update process.

That file will update to version 14.0.222 which was a beta version. I just got 14.0.231 directly from 14.0.197

Here is the update link

From 14.0.197 to 14.0.231

https://mobile-ota-cdn.lenovo.com/firmware/2022122611836446-7578.zip
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Ale_ax:
PC mode works only with external diplay, go to settings-> more connections-> projection.

for google play, coming from 13 will break it, I've managed to make it work again but in app purchase didn't working any more.

To solve that I did a factory reset then in apps management right upper corner hit the 3 dots, select google basic services, re enable it, then install the play store from their chinise app store and it worked.

Also find out that using Morelocale2 will break legion ingame overlay... so don't use it
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Jonzun:
I've just had 4 ota updates ending with zui 14.

It has the pen menu, but it is greyed out and not selectable 🤔

Can anyone help please?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Saumer:
can someone send me changelog of zui 14.0.231 ? Its better if you give me internet webpage include changelog information

edit : I found it from their weibo https://weibo.com/izuk

update system security patches

add game enhancement console function, mobile tablet dual screen linkage

fix bug that cannot reset GPU parameters

fix bug floating window cannot open sidebar

optimize system stability and detail usage experience
[Lenovo Legion Y700] kaparokaparo:
Hic, I just got a second hand Y700, it had an original Zui 13 chinese rom, and I started to OTA update upto ZUI 14. Then the Google Play disappeared, also the PC mode. I tried to downgrade to ZUI 13 with this guide WITHOUT enabling usb debugging nor oem unlock. The flashing process succeeded, but when the tablet reboots, it shows for the first time "Your device is corrupt, It can't be trusted and will not boot", after that keeps showing bootloader menu.

Please help me what to do from this step?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] TenjhoKaos:
Yeah I got that covered. The other user was more pining over the Qualcomm gpu fine tune settings

You panicked and did unnecessary things. Play store APK can be downloaded easily and PC mode was moved to settings-connections-projection
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Fredwood:
So the

Replying to myself on this. What happened is that the update changed one of my wifi settings, it went for random mac instead of "use device mac address". Easy to restore but annoying as I then had a new Mac to declare to the Internet box.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Fredwood:
No need to use the chinese ZUI search engine to find it and reinstall it again I guess.

Is there an official website where we can download the Google Play Store apk?

I don't want to install it from random websites where I would not be sure of the integrity of the file or even just to avoid install an old version.

What is the current version btw?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Fredwood:
Among first improvements I can see from new ZUI version:

- Some bug when managing open programs and switching beetween them (when sliding from the bottom) fixed.

- Can't confirm but I have the feeling the auto-rotate works better.

Legion Zone now in Chinese on the other hand, a bit annoying but won't use it and will probably disable it.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] filjusz:
Ngl i paid 50 Usd to fix from this state. Oem unlock unchecked, usb debbuging disabled. After running qfil message about corrupted system was still there and device was not booting
[Lenovo Legion Y700] kaparokaparo:
what is Ngl?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] TenjhoKaos:
Just download it from app store that comes with the tablet. You'll be blocked and directed to it if you download an apk anyway. Download the apk for Google framework services for Android 12 from APK mirror and reboot the tablet if you encounter a connection error after opening platstore.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] TenjhoKaos:
Yh the update brings improvements that are valued but removes Lenovo realm and widgets unfortunately.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] filjusz:
not gonna lie
[Lenovo Legion Y700] xnappo:
Kicking myself for not turning off auto-update because I was perfectly happy with 13.

14 doesn't seem bad. It *seems* like I didn't have to do anything for Google Play to work, I can still purchase apps. I did notice the 'Tasker AutoApps' won't validate payment for stuff I already own though. I don't think I actually tried that on 13 - so not sure if it is related to Play Services or not.

If I can buy stuff in the store, does that mean that Google Services is working fully?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] LordKillalot:
I too got updated to ZUI 14, today got the second OTA to v14.0.231. Play store worked fine after I installed it again, but Solid Explorer will not work, it can't detect that it's paid. It did pop the same error sometimes under ZUI 13 as well, but then I would just open it from the play store and it would work without issue.

I have checked all of the Google play components in Apps management, unchecked the Remove permissions toggle and allowed permissions where it was an option but no luck so far. Unchecked and checked the Basic Google services in app management, rebooted, nothing helped. The only other paid app I have is the game Horizon Chase. It appears to work fine, but I cannot access the in-game store, says that internet connection is required.

I haven't tried factory resetting the device yet, Ale_ax said that worked for him in post #637, might do that over the weekend if no other solution is found.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] navi1er:
Same I was really happy with ZUI 13. I hate they moved PC mode and now can't use it by itself on the tablet alone it seems. Used that mode to play multiple gachas at once. Same with legion realm sucks they changed it
[Lenovo Legion Y700] TenjhoKaos:
Worst case scenario you may have to install Google framework services for Android 12
[Lenovo Legion Y700] TenjhoKaos:
Did you install google framework services for Android 12?
[Lenovo Legion Y700] kaparokaparo:
Managed to get out all of the mess with bootlooping bootloader due to being locked and attempting downgrade to ZUI 13 from 14.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] solsearch:
You need to connect a pen for it to activate.

When I connected a pen enabled external display it worked upon detecting the pen on the external display (I did not have a pen compatible with the y700 at the time). Once it activates it is always available. In case you're wondering the Lenovo Precision Pen 2 works with the tablet.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] solsearch:
Solid explorer works fine for me on ZUI14. Did you uninstall updates from google services AND install google services framework for android 12? I had to do both to get things working properly (as has been mentioned multiple times on the thread.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Trafford Devil:
https://www.androidpolice.com/install-google-play-store-any-android-device/

For those of you having problems with installing the Google Play Store please follow the above guide.

TLDR: Go to apkmirror.com and download the apks for Google Account Manager, Google Services Framework (12 for ZUI 14, 11 for ZUI 13), Google Play Services and the Google Play Store. Install in the following order:

com.google.gsf.login (Account Manager)

com.google.android.gsf (Framework)

com.google.android.gms (Play Services)

com.android.vending (Play Store)

Afterwards enable Google Basic Services in Settings -> Apps Management (only if you're on ZUI 14).

Open the Security app -> Autostart Manager and add the above apps to the autostart whitelist.

Then open Settings -> Apps Management -> 3 dot menu on the top right -> Special App Access -> Battery Optimization and disable battery optimization for the above apps.

If you're having any issues where Google Play is not recognizing purchases make sure you've done all the above and finally restart your tablet.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] xnappo:
Thanks - honestly I think it is probably working the same for me as ZUI 13 - apps I paid for in the store seem fine.

Anyone else use Tasker and can confirm that Tasker AutoApps does NOT work though unlocking Tasker extentions? I get '3: Billing Unavailable'. I think Joa might be doing something 'weird' tho.
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Jonzun:
Thanks, 👍🏿
[Lenovo Legion Y700] Fredwood:
Widgets are still there, and there are actually more to choose from. :)
[Lenovo Legion Y700] TenjhoKaos:
How do you access them? Dragging up from home screen doesn't seem to work anymore.