yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Device Reviews and Information] patchyfog:
Hey. My daughter's tab is currently on ZUI14 (.474 I believe). Up until now it has updated itself OTA, however, it doesn't seem to want to find ZUI15. I've tried numerous times over the past few weeks, including changing time zones and using a VPN.

If I download it manually can I update via "use update" option from the settings? If so, which update should I choose?

I don't think it's worth flashing a custom rom and I believe the global one can be troublesome, besides, the ZUI rom has been fine aside from a few menus etc popping up in Chinese. Locking the bootloader seems to have fixed the issue with video calls in Kids Messenger and has given her Widevine L1 for Netflix (even though we just cancelled the subscription).
[Device Reviews and Information] xd4d3v:
I haven't seen this discussed.

(though maybe I missed it all together)

I've seen people talk about using global roms

but it appears that we can edit oem partition to make the tablet Global, just like we could in the earlier models by editing fpinfo

Yes you can. Worst case scenario you need to enter recovery and do an adb sideload from your pc
[Device Reviews and Information] patchyfog:
I'm currently looking at the downloads - how do I know if I'm downloading the one for Qualcomm Snapdragon and not for MediaTek?

Has anyone tried converting this tablet to ROW? If so, what are the benefits?
[Device Reviews and Information] xd4d3v:
If you get them in this thread, they're Snapdragon. TB128FU is only Snapdragon.

TB125FU is MediaTek.

I am trying to convert do i can flash my local firmware but no success yet
[Device Reviews and Information] patchyfog:
Okay, I got it from here. I'll rename it update.zip and try using the update option in settings.

I'll be keen to see how you go on with converting the firmware.

Thanks for your help.
[Device Reviews and Information] patchyfog:
Unfortunately, it doesn't want to update using that method.
[Device Reviews and Information] xd4d3v:
double check you have the right file.

If you do and still refuses.

try

power off

turn the tablet on by holding power and volume up.

release quickly once you see the lenovo logo

use volume and down to select recovery and press power.

once in recovery go to adb sideload, or sideload update (can't remember exactly)

plug into your computer

in a folder with platform tools and the update zip

type

adb sideload (whatever the name of the update is) without the ()

if it doesn't work that way, then you have the wrong file
[Device Reviews and Information] xd4d3v:
@mr.vllad

I believe my bootloader is still bad. and i'm surprised the flash via qfil didn't fix it.

Although I can now use the tablet.

when it comes up, I can't change any option from start

I can't even press power to start, I need to force shutdown to continue.

I'm tempted to try RSA, as some people mentioned they used China.

but there is no PRC, China for "Lenovo Tab M10 Plus 3rd gen TB128FU)

The closest is Hong Kond, China.

and i'm afraid of bricking it again
[Device Reviews and Information] mr.vllad:
Try flashing zui 14-15 through edl using a script - https://disk.yandex.ru/d/QEA6PXMH4KSgAg/[INSTALLER]/Lenovo_Installer.zip

Instructions:

1) Unpack the Lenovo_Installer.zip archive to the drive C (path should be C:\Lenovo_Installer)

2) Copy all files from the firmware folder to the [IMAGE] folder

3) Turn off the device, press the Vol + key and connect the cable from the computer

4) A COM port will appear in the device manager, run the file [FlashMe].cmd

PS: If an error occurs, the flash_trace.txt file will appear. If everything is fine, the installation will begin and the port_trace.txt file should appear.

Drivers in the [DRIVER] folder there is a file QcomDriverInstaller.exe, which will install the necessary drivers.
[Device Reviews and Information] mr.vllad:
It is currently not possible to change the region. All methods were tried (including from Lenovo P11). Nothing works. If there is a way in the future, I will write it here.
[Device Reviews and Information] xd4d3v:
that didn't seem to do the trick either.

do you mind sending me your boot_a and boot_b partitions? In can diff them to see if they change from device to device. but that's all I can think of.
[Device Reviews and Information] chrissss91:
Hi guys,

Can you tell me what is TB128FU_S100017_230905_ROW ?

A12 ? A13 ?
[Device Reviews and Information] mr.vllad:
A13
[Device Reviews and Information] mr.vllad:
Your serial number has been lost. You need to write your own, instead of the letters "NNNNN" in the picture, via HEX and upload it to the tablet. Picture: https://ds-blobs-2.cdn.devapps.ru/2...257c700000000822655a9ccf3052110cfabb70ec0a0d5

PS:

OEM file structure:

S - board number

N - serial number

X - MAC address Bluetooth

Y - MAC address WIFI

Z - Region in CNXX format
[Device Reviews and Information] xd4d3v:
do you know how to get board number?

here's how my oem looks.. at least the beginning of it.
[Device Reviews and Information] patchyfog:
I grabbed the 15.0.348 as listed in a previous @mr.vllad response.

I will try your suggestion when I return home. Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] mr.vllad:
No idea.
[Device Reviews and Information] dinamik1488:
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[Device Reviews and Information] xd4d3v:
Can anyone send me a copy of their oem partition, please?

Feel free to hexedit your studio number for HAHAHAHA if needed.

I think mine is broken.

Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] elxandre1:
Why do you want to upgrade to 15 though? Someone reported losing his Widevine L1 on Netflix here.
[Device Reviews and Information] elxandre1:
Would be really nice to have global rom with widevine l1 still present. It's much more pleasing to the eyes.
[Device Reviews and Information] dinamik1488:
Telegram: Contact @xiaoxin_pad

t.me
[Device Reviews and Information] taku_JP:
Sorry to interrupt.

Does this tablet (TB128FU) have a vibrator?

There is no vibration setting in the Sound & Vibration section of the settings screen, and I have not experienced the tablet vibrating.
[Device Reviews and Information] xd4d3v:
Thanks dude

I managed to get my bootloader back to health, I should be able to flash via fastboot and have access to recovery.

the only details I don't have on my bootloader are

bootloader version

baseband version

do you get those?
[Device Reviews and Information] xd4d3v:
as far as I know, the tablet doesn't have vibration
[Device Reviews and Information] mr.vllad:
Its OK. It's the same for everyone. I also don't have these details in the bootloader.
[Device Reviews and Information] xd4d3v:
@mr.vllad The region patch from #372 no longer works?

Also, does anyone know of a way to use the tablet as a Miracast receiver?
[Device Reviews and Information] FoxVol:
Hello, the production date of my tablet is 29.08.2023. I bought a Lenovo XiaoXin Pad 2022 tablet from AliExpress. Out of the box I had a Global ROM S000068_ROW, later I decided to try the Chinese ZUI 15 and after that I couldn't go back to any of the Global ROMs available on the Internet.

I tried many versions, but none successfully started, hangs on the logo of "Lenovo" and does not boot into the system, and in some cases the tablet is detected by the computer as HS-USB Qualcomm 901F Diag. If I flash the Global ROM via EDL, then the tablet dies and resurrects it only by closing the testpoint contacts and flashing ZUI 14-15 via QFIL.

Any custom ROM also does not start, they all hang on the "Lenovo" logo as well as the Global ROM. I tried to contact the Chinese who sold me this tablet: they sent me the archive "pad2022multilan", which actually turned out to be Global ROM S000058_ROW, but unfortunately it also does not start. The Chinese seller are silent.

Maybe something is wrong with my tablet revision? Or maybe the fact is that ZUI 14-15 changed something at the system level after the flashing? Has anyone already encountered such tablet behavior? Please help me get back the ability to install any available ROM on my device, and not only ZUI 14-15 😭

I have trully Chinese Version of XiaoXin Pad 2022:

TB128FU 6/128, Snapdragon 680.
[Device Reviews and Information] xd4d3v:
As per mr.vllad's comment, you can't go back once you're in ZUI 15

If you're really keen on going back to global, I'd suggest doing a diff between 14 and 15.

What has changed?

I would start with the persist, oem and vendor partitions.

I'm sure the folks at the unnamed Russian site are working on it too.
[Device Reviews and Information] FoxVol:
Vibration motor present only in LTE models:

TB128XC — Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad 2022 (China)

TB128XU — Lenovo Tab M10 Plus 3rd Gen (Global)

There are other models without vibration motor:

TB128FU — Wi-Fi version of XiaoXin Pad 2022 (China)

TB125FU — Wi-Fi version of Tab M10 Plus 3rd Gen (Global)

Full specifications comparison:

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad 2022

(China)

SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

RAM: 4/6 Gb type of memory is LPDDR4x

ROM: 64/128 Gb type of storage is UFS 2.2

Bluetooth: 5.1

Models:

TB128FU

Wi-Fi

TB128XC

LTE

Lenovo Tab M10 Plus 3rd Gen

(Global)

SoC: MediaTeK Helio G80

RAM: 3/4 Gb type of memory is LPDDR4x

ROM: 32/64/128 Gb type of storage is eMMc 5.1

Bluetooth: 5.0

Model:

TB125FU

Wi-Fi version only

SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

RAM: 4/6 Gb type of memory is LPDDR4x

ROM: 64/128 Gb type of storage is UFS 2.2

Bluetooth: 5.1

Model:

TB128XU

LTE version only

Sources of information:

1.

2. https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/tablets/m-series-tablets/tab-m10-plus-3rd-gen-tb125fu

3. https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sy...10_Plus_3rd_Gen/Tab_M10_Plus_3rd_Gen_Spec.pdf
[Device Reviews and Information] mr.vllad:
He works. But this patch simply disables the message about system and region incompatibility. You will always have the China region. Currently it is not possible to change the region.
[Device Reviews and Information] xd4d3v:
So, let me see if i got this straight...

The patch allows you to boot a non China rom on a Chinese device, but doesn't convert it. (Can't use RSA, and updates might disable this)

Basically it won't turn a xiaoxin 2022 into a Lenovo tab m10 plus 3rd gen. Right?

But that's only applicable for devices below zui15 , as zui15 is unable to downgrade or change to other global roms at the moment
[Device Reviews and Information] FoxVol:
In addition, to that case with ZUI 15, we can also install ZUI 14 and that's it. This is where our journey ends...
[Device Reviews and Information] mr.vllad:
Yes. And with zui 14-15 you can downgrade or install custom/global firmware, but you need a production date before August 2023.
[Device Reviews and Information] xd4d3v:
Thank you gents.

Anyone knows if there is a way to customise free taskbar on zui15? Seems very useful, but it's limited on most of the apps are stock only that don't change
[Device Reviews and Information] patchyfog:
Presumably a better experience? Unless you actually do lose L1.
[Device Reviews and Information] xd4d3v:
Does anyone know why my accessibility services keep getting turned off on ZUI? Must be a security thing, but i dunno how to stop it from happening
[Device Reviews and Information] FoxVol:
I was able to launch GSI on the tablet with new production date of 29.08.2023!

Since I have it with a new production date, let me briefly remind you what happened to my tablet:

It came to me with S000068 Global ROM, after some hours of use I decided to try ZUI 15 and after it install Pixel Experience QSSI from Sanaes (but at that moment it was available only the FastBoot version from mikewap on the 4PDA) and.... Since then, nothing else except ZUI 14-15 has been launched under QFIL! (although it installs without errors!)

I installed this GSI:

PixelExperience_arm64-ab-13.0-20230914-UNOFFICIAL.img.xz

(I also tried Slim - it works.)

I installed it the same way as per the instructions in the 4PDA forum.

Steps:

1. Flash ZUI 15 via QFIL, reboot into recovery by pressing all three buttons and went into fastbootD (in the recovery choose "reboot fastboot"), and then do that commands that was shown down in the screenshot:

Except for two points that are not in the screenshot, since I made them earlier (tried to experiment with different GSI's):

After command from my screenshot, do this:

.\fastboot flash vbmeta_a vbmeta.img
.\fastboot flash vbmeta_b vbmeta.img
.\fastboot flash vbmeta_a --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta.img
.\fastboot flash vbmeta_b --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta.img

I don’t know, maybe it was unnecessary to duplicate these commands, but it worked!

The vbmeta file I used and it helped are attached to this post.
[Device Reviews and Information] FoxVol:
Now about solving GSI problems:

Sound

Works well even without Dolby. But you need to turn on the toggle switch:

Settings/Phh Treble Settings/Qualcomm features/Use alternate audio policy

And in addition, it would be best to put a module with Dolby Atmos from this post. The sound will be like on a Global ROM and ZUI (with the preset "Movie", others should not be poked).

Auto Brightness

Install Magisk module from this post and your auto brightness will come back.

Rounded corners of the screen.... I do not know how to defeat them, this is a sore of all GSI firmware — Overlay.. But, at least the status bar and other menus didn't move out, and thank you for that. That's it for me.
[Device Reviews and Information] xd4d3v:
Thank you @FoxVol good job.

How do you find PE? Zui15 is quite fast, considering the cpu.

My only problem with it right now is my password manager autofill getting disabled

But its good to have options and i may very well try PE.

On my TB125FU (mediatek) i was using project elixir gsi, which i believe had a setting for rounded corners or not (don't quote me on that)

Im sure there's gotta be a magisk module or phhtreble setting?

Not a big deal anyway
[Device Reviews and Information] FoxVol:
I have TB128FU
[Device Reviews and Information] FoxVol:
There is no point in sharing this build here since it will not boot on tablets with a production date of August-September 2023.

And for those who want to install this build on their tablets from an earlier production date, here is the link:

index - powered by h5ai v0.30.0 (https://larsjung.de/h5ai/)

index - powered by h5ai v0.30.0 (https://larsjung.de/h5ai/)

dl.gnorth.ru

Reminder! Only for TB128FU. The maintainer of this QSSI builds is Sanaes from 4PDA
[Device Reviews and Information] chrissss91:
Hi,

I just received my TB128FU (SD680) with TB128FU_S000068_230203_ROW (A12), do you think it can be upgraded safely to TB128FU_S100017_230905_ROW with RSA ?

I already upgraded a Xiaoxin P11 Pro(Gen 2) with RSA without issue, but with all I've read in this thread it does not seems so safe/easy for this model 😑

BTW, where can I see the production date ?
[Device Reviews and Information] FoxVol:
The production date of the tablet is written in the triangle on the back of it's box. You can update to the new version of Global ROM on new tablets with production date of August/September, but remember, that you cannot install ZUI 14-15! Because after that it will be impossible to return to the Global ROM.
[Device Reviews and Information] chrissss91:
Thx, found it 2023-01-16.

I don't care about ZUI, I only want a Global ROM so since it's not an August/September I won't be able to update it ?

Do you know why August/September can be upgraded and not the previous ones ?
[Device Reviews and Information] FoxVol:
You misunderstood.There are no problems just on devices like yours. With production date UNTIL August-September 2023.

Also, if the date of production of the tablet fell on August-September and the tablet came to you already with a Global ROM, then you can install any version of Global ROM, Custom ROM or even ZUI 13.5, but only EXCEPT ZUI 14-15. Otherwise, you will become a hostage to ZUI 14-15 and will not be able to go back to the Global / Custom / ZUI 13.5 ROM.

At the same time, OTA on the Global ROM is not supported by any Chinese versions of XiaoXin Pad 2022. OTA only has Global version of the tablet — Tab M10 Plus 3rd gen.
[Device Reviews and Information] chrissss91:
Well, it did not ended well.

After flashing it started to boot with Lenovo logo and then ... chinese symbols saying that 'System is not compatible with hardware and to flash back to the factory version system'.

I have access to Android Recovery, but how to bring it to life (I will go for any Rom with French) ?
[Device Reviews and Information] xd4d3v:
Not a brick. Just use qfil to go back to stock. Instructions in this thread
[Device Reviews and Information] xd4d3v:
I wasn't clear.

My question is

1) how does performance compare to stock zui?

2) why did you use sanaes PE and not Ponces? Just your preference?
[Device Reviews and Information] FoxVol:
1. ± the same

2. I use ponces GSI build. Sanaes male QSSI full custom ROM, that unfortunately hangs out on the Lenovo logo like any other custom ROM or Global ROM after flashing that goddamn ZUI 14-15 on my tablet with new production date of 28.08.23 😭😭😭
[Device Reviews and Information] xd4d3v:
Sorry, i didn't understand.

Ponces works but sanaes doesn't on 08/23+ ??
[Device Reviews and Information] chrissss91:
Thx, I've found instruction to flash ROM with QFIL. I'm on ZUI 14 👍

ZUI seems to be only in Chinese and English, and since it's supposed to be for my Mom I have to put it in French and I think that only Global have French.

I found that QFIL needs a contents.xml file to be able to flash a ROM but in the Global Roms I downloaded there is only a contents.x, same for rawprogram0.xml/rawprogram0.x.

How to flash "a compatible" Global Rom from ZUI, not one which will soft brick like RSA did ?

[Edit] Received CN model from AliExpress with TB128FU_S000068_230203_ROW
[Device Reviews and Information] xd4d3v:
I'm using the tablet, so i can't do much testing as i will break it.

Not sure, never flashed a global, but make sure to check the previous comments about the date of your tablet. You might not be able to get out of Zui for the time being. You could use setedit and might be able to get French.
[Device Reviews and Information] d1e6o:
Does anyone knows why ZUI 14/15 doesnt have FM Radio app? Is it possible to install any app that works (without internet)?
[Device Reviews and Information] elxandre1:
I've tried sideloadjng different apks. They don't work.
[Device Reviews and Information] xd4d3v:
Answering myself, but there problem was that i want using the stock launcher. Once i went back to stock, i could add and remove whatever i want.
[Device Reviews and Information] dinamik1488:
Setedit in play store. fr-Fr in system_locales or adb shell settings put system system_locales fr-FR
[Device Reviews and Information] chrissss91:
Setedit will not translate System ? It's only for applications ?
[Device Reviews and Information] dinamik1488:
in this way, almost all the menus were translated into Russian
[Device Reviews and Information] chrissss91:
Nice, I'll give it a try.

BTW I've followed a YT video to modify my serial number with a one supposed to be a ROW one. Even after this, Global Rom show this #£µ% screen with "Incompatible software with hardware" 😪
[Device Reviews and Information] chrissss91:
Hi, do you know why Patch_Region doesn't work on my devices ?

I followed all the steps : Install TRWP, RO2RW and Patch_Region (with reboots and Format Data).

I tried with TB128FU_S000068_230203_ROW and TB128FU_S100017_230905_ROW and still the black screen with "Incompatible Software/Hardware"😥

* Product Date : 2023-01-16

SECURE BOOT - yes

DEVICE STATE - unlocked

No matter with ZUI 13.5 and 14 (did not try ZUI 15)

[Edit] Never mind, finally successfully installed TB128FU_S100017_230905_ROW with the modified boot.img found on Yandex 🙌
[Device Reviews and Information] erdnusse:
I'm in exactly the same situation as you. Could you please share a link for that boot.img?
[Device Reviews and Information] chrissss91:
I've sent a PM, I don't know if Yandex links are allowed
[Device Reviews and Information] Badger50:
Greetings, and welcome to XDA. As a friendly reminder, we ask all members to please post in English as stipulated by XDA Rule #4:

Spoiler content hidden.

Thank you for your cooperation, and may I suggest you translate your other 6 posts if you wish to have your questions answered.

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[Device Reviews and Information] ridfa106:
Hi Chris,

What is the difference between TB128FU_S000068_230203_ROW and TB128FU_S100017_230905_ROW?
[Device Reviews and Information] chrissss91:
IIRC TB128FU_S000068_230203_ROW is Android 12 and TB128FU_S100017_230905_ROW is Android 13
[Device Reviews and Information] ridfa106:
Thank you. did you test the ZIU15 compare to TB128FU_S100017_230905_ROW ? I am currently on ZIU15 and face some issues mainly to support french language. I am thinking to switch to TB128FU_S100017_230905_ROW
[Device Reviews and Information] chrissss91:
Nope, I didn't test ZUI 15, but ZUI 13.5 and ZUI 14 have faster UI than Global.

But Global is almost fully in French where ZUI 14 was ~10% in French (and I need full french since it's for a senior.

We have to make a choice 😅
[Device Reviews and Information] chrissss91:
Is it possible to manually update Global Rom with the OTA file ? With TWRP, Fastboot, Fastbootd ?
[Device Reviews and Information] ridfa106:
Not possible by OTA, only chinese ROM (ZIU) can be updated by OTA.
[Device Reviews and Information] Oswald Boelcke:
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[Device Reviews and Information] FoxVol:
I don't have that problem on ZUI 15
[Device Reviews and Information] aureli121:
My tablet was manufactured in June 2023 and is running ZUI 15 with a locked bootloader. I would like to unlock the bootloader so I can flash a custom ROM. I understand this is possible for tablets manufactured before August 2023?

Unfortunately when I try to unlock the bootloader using the sn.img file obtained from lenovo for my tablet's serial number, I get the following error:

Sending 'unlock' (5 KB) OKAY [ 0.009s]

Writing 'unlock' FAILED (remote: 'Serial number not matched')

fastboot: error: Command failed

I have tried the HAHAHAHA method also, and was able to sucessfully change my tablet's serial number (as displayed in fastboot), but when I used the HAHAHAHA sn.img obtained from lenovo to unlock, I again received the above error.

Does anyone have any other ideas to try, or am I forever stuck on ZUI? 😭

Thanks!
[Device Reviews and Information] ktommy91:
Hi all,

Anybody can confirm that the latest zui15 breaks widevine l1 even with locked bootloader?
[Device Reviews and Information] deif102:
Dont breaks widevine L1, the problems are only with netflix
[Device Reviews and Information] Anonymustroll7:
Is there any solution to be able to watch Netflix in HD then?
[Device Reviews and Information] melk90:
I just bought this tablet with ZUI 13, updated to 14, then to 15. Google Play downloaded from uptodown and working fine.

Now the only problem is the Widevine L1... I can't lock bootloader from fastboot, I don't know why.

FIXED: updating fastboot drivers:

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