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[Q] Putting Android on Yoga Tablet 2 8 for Windows

I recently got a Yoga Tablet 2 8 with Windows on it. After playing with it, I can say I officially hate Windows 8.1 for tablets. I'm willing to give Windows 10 a chance in a couple months, but in the meantime, I'd really like to flash it with the Android. Has anyone done this? Can I just take the factory Android image from Lenovo and flash it? I'm assuming the hardware is nearly identical between the two versions outside of the increased hard drive size. Thoughts?
-ajs

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ajs1122 said:
I recently got a Yoga Tablet 2 8 with Windows on it. After playing with it, I can say I officially hate Windows 8.1 for tablets. I'm willing to give Windows 10 a chance in a couple months, but in the meantime, I'd really like to flash it with the Android. Has anyone done this? Can I just take the factory Android image from Lenovo and flash it? I'm assuming the hardware is nearly identical between the two versions outside of the increased hard drive size. Thoughts?
-ajs
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Up, I would be really interested too for same reasons. If anybody know about this possibility please?

If you find some solutions, I'm interested too

I'm seriously considering getting one of these lenovo yoga tablets. If I do it will definitely be the android version, but I'd love an android lenovo yoga in black.....it looks so much nicer than the silver

lol im want try windows on my yoga well mayb in meantime some devs make dualbot xD

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Hello !
realy realy interesting to by this subject.
You Can use the version RC3 of android x86.
http://www.android-x86.org/releases/releasenote-4-4-r3
you will need of rufus software to burn the .img file on a USB stick.
http://rufus.akeo.ie/
don not use the .iso file but img file, and don't forget to disable secure boot in bios/uefi (last version_02WT18WW).
http://support.lenovo.com/fr/fr/products/tablets/yoga-series/yoga-tablet-2-851
you will need to an USB hub because Grub menu does not support touch screen on first boot.
usb keyboard required.
it work pretty well.... it's very smooth !
exect : Bluetooth (I don't realy need) / rotation (but you can use an app from play store) / Sound :crying:
that the real problem ..WOLFSON is a special driver.
some guy are working on this subject.
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/android-x86/BMSMwG0s-fc/Z3lCSiqRIAAJ
a android version of this tablet does exist.. so, I'm surprising that it's so difficult to port android to the Yoga tablet 851-f
If somebody have the solution or a patched img to run correctly android on this tablet it will be really helpful.
pff... why i bought the windows version ?? why ??:silly:

Thanks, sound is a must, will follow this thread closely.

I know, this is old, but why don't try remix OS ? it will be the best android experience on tablet

Again, this is old thread, but I tried Remix os and Phoenix os. Both got stuck on black screen after some white text. IDK why. Any suggestions?

I haven't used my Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 for a long time, but I had clean-installed Windows 10 with all the drivers, but I have the problem that at some point after the clean-install it starts bluescreen'ing right at Boot-time.
Bluescreen error shows ntfs.sys being the problem. I'm sure it's driver-related, or settings-related, because it only happens a few hours after I set everything up again (software, my settings etc.)
I would like to use my Yoga Tablet 2 again for simple reading stuff on the side etc, also due to the nice 'n large 6400 mAh Battery, but I'll have to troubleshoot the Bluescreen Error :/

Fully bricked Nexus 7 2012, not the same brick as always. Just read it.

I have read every single thread that exists on the internet about this problem, the bootloops, the faulty bootloaders, the wrong rooting and image installations, every single posible way to brick this piece of device that everyone seems to have problems with. Yet none of them has gave me a solution. First of all, it's my girlfrinds tablet, she told me that one day, she tried to upgrade the android software and while it was installing it, the tablet bricked. She was able to go to fastload mode (power + volume up) we've tried recovery mode, factory reset, every option there, nothing. She gave me the tablet, I plugged it on my pc and used Nexus Root Kit to install a new android software to the device. After a painful search of how to make the Kit recognize the tablet because usb debugging was not on, I was able to start the process of installing the new software. Yet, in the middle of the installation, the micro-usb moved a little bit and the tablet got disconected. The process was cancelled and the tablet screen froze. I turned the tablet off and that was when it just bricked and never wanted to turn back on. Neither with any combination of the buttons, nor while leaving it charging a long time, nor any possible solution the internet may have about this. Just fully totally and simply bricked. Yet, when I connect it to my pc (windows 7 ultimate 64 bits) sometimes, it reads it as an unknown device, sometimes it reads it as a random APX device, and when I install any kind of drivers that already exist on every thread that there is about it, it reads it as an ASUS Transforme Prime APX Interface, yet the tablet never displays anything, and I'm not able to access it in any way nor make any changes to it whatsoever. I live in a country were there is no google or asus techical support, and third-party technical supporters are dumb as f***. My girlfrind took the tablet to 2 other places before giving it to me and they said to her that "it didn't have any software installed" (which was wrong) and that "it was beyond repair" (which was also wrong). The only thing I want to know is: is there any way to fix it now? or do I just have a very nice and fancy paperweight in my hands.

Makatown said:
I have read every single thread that exists on the internet about this problem, the bootloops, the faulty bootloaders, the wrong rooting and image installations, every single posible way to brick this piece of device that everyone seems to have problems with. Yet none of them has gave me a solution. First of all, it's my girlfrinds tablet, she told me that one day, she tried to upgrade the android software and while it was installing it, the tablet bricked. She was able to go to fastload mode (power + volume up) we've tried recovery mode, factory reset, every option there, nothing. She gave me the tablet, I plugged it on my pc and used Nexus Root Kit to install a new android software to the device. After a painful search of how to make the Kit recognize the tablet because usb debugging was not on, I was able to start the process of installing the new software. Yet, in the middle of the installation, the micro-usb moved a little bit and the tablet got disconected. The process was cancelled and the tablet screen froze. I turned the tablet off and that was when it just bricked and never wanted to turn back on. Neither with any combination of the buttons, nor while leaving it charging a long time, nor any possible solution the internet may have about this. Just fully totally and simply bricked. Yet, when I connect it to my pc (windows 7 ultimate 64 bits) sometimes, it reads it as an unknown device, sometimes it reads it as a random APX device, and when I install any kind of drivers that already exist on every thread that there is about it, it reads it as an ASUS Transforme Prime APX Interface, yet the tablet never displays anything, and I'm not able to access it in any way nor make any changes to it whatsoever. I live in a country were there is no google or asus techical support, and third-party technical supporters are dumb as f***. My girlfrind took the tablet to 2 other places before giving it to me and they said to her that "it didn't have any software installed" (which was wrong) and that "it was beyond repair" (which was also wrong). The only thing I want to know is: is there any way to fix it now? or do I just have a very nice and fancy paperweight in my hands.
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Hello,
Thanks for using XDA Assist.
Your thread will be moved to Nexus 7 Q&A,Help and Troubleshooting.Experts there may be able to help you
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Ha, yes...same boat and similar situation happened where USB became disconnected during bootloader flash. Surprised there haven't been any snarky comments made on your (and now my) situation. I have a totally non-responsive device now and Windows is also not recognizing the USB device (because it does not respond back when attempting to connect/mount). Looks like the only magic at this point would be cracking open and trying a completely different path to restoring, otherwise it is time to find a nice door needing a doorstop!
~Dubhead

PROBLEM - iropro® 8 Table Windows 10

Hi All
Has anyone had any luck updating this device to windows 10.
I have it installed, got every driver installed but the touch screen is a mess clicks seem to be a mile away from your press, rotation is the reverse (screen upside down), plus the windows button doesnt work and just clicks the centre of the screen.
IRO PRO 8-inch-windows-8-tablet
Cheap and cheerful device for my son, which I cant roll back to windows 8.1 (deleted recovery to install).
Can anyone help me out, so close to getting this working, and it must work because IROPRO 8-windows-10-tablet
But I've had no luck contacting them for drivers, and Silead who produce the screen are just as quite.
Does anyone have this device and can share there drivers?
Long shot but this felt like the best place to ask.

I already made it
Installed win 10, and everything works exept both cameras.
If the thread is still actual I will tell you how (where to take the appropriate drivers).

Gennady_72 said:
Installed win 10, and everything works exept both cameras.
If the thread is still actual I will tell you how (where to take the appropriate drivers).
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Hello
Can you send me the touch driver please? Iam from Germany an the side from iropro dosnt work.
thanks
greats sascha

Has anyone had any luck updating this device to windows 10.
Can anyone help me out, so close to getting this working, and it must work because IROPRO 8-windows-10-tablet
But I've had no luck contacting them for drivers, and Si-lead who produce the screen are just as quite.

Help Shield TV 16GB 2017 Brick! APX Problem!

Hello
I have a Big Problem
I tried to flash a new firmware and now my Shield Tv does not start anymore.
the Light does not work anymore
if I connect the Device via USB with the Pc it only recognizes an APX device.
what can I do to flash a firmware again?

You are talking about the green light that indicates that it is powered on, right?
I had a similar issue when trying to flash the recovery image on my Shield TV, also a 2017 16gb. He's dead, Jim. I had to live chat with a rep from Nvidia. I told them it isn't powering on and the green light didn't light up. They tried to resolve it with a replacement AC adapter, which didn't work, I contacted them again and they sent me a replacement Shield.

that's exactly what I mean
ThrillerAtPlay said:
You are talking about the green light that indicates that it is powered on, right?
I had a similar issue when trying to flash the recovery image on my Shield TV, also a 2017 16gb. He's dead, Jim. I had to nvidia.custhelp chat with a rep from Nvidia. I told them it isn't powering on and the green light didn't light up. They tried to resolve it with a replacement AC adapter, which didn't work, I contacted them again and they sent me a replacement Shield.
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Hi
ok that sounds good but I have the shield now about half a year and the firmware I wanted to install is not official,
had already tested several systems and I'm also not a Beginner but after the last restart, the Light was no longer on and I get no Picture.
should say that I have the Shield Tv 16Gb 2017.
what should I say best to the support?
Mfg

Miskeen1337 said:
Hi
ok that sounds good but I have the shield now about half a year and the firmware I wanted to install is not official,
had already tested several systems and I'm also not a Beginner but after the last restart, the Light was no longer on and I get no Picture.
should say that I have the Shield Tv 16Gb 2017.
what should I say best to the support?
Mfg
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Just describe the problem. It stopped powering on, there is no light and no picture. There is no need to lie or come up with an elaborate story.

Miskeen1337 said:
Hi
ok that sounds good but I have the shield now about half a year and the firmware I wanted to install is not official,
had already tested several systems and I'm also not a Beginner but after the last restart, the Light was no longer on and I get no Picture.
should say that I have the Shield Tv 16Gb 2017.
what should I say best to the support?
Mfg
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according to Nvidia support when I spoke to them if the shield is recognized as a apx device then it is hardware failure

Hardbrick. Only fixable through nvflash. Seems like you hace not bootloader anymore. Maybe wrong Rom for the wrong Device. I had this Problem myself. I flashed the 2017 Rom at my 2015 Device by Mistake. I still wait for someone to find a way to flash the right bootloader through apx Mode.

Miskeen1337 said:
Hello
I have a Big Problem
I tried to flash a new firmware and now my Shield Tv does not start anymore.
the Light does not work anymore
if I connect the Device via USB with the Pc it only recognizes an APX device.
what can I do to flash a firmware again?
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I was told by Nvidia support that if device is seen as APX that it is hardware failure

hardware failure means hard drive or board level? If it's hard drive problem, someone already posted a way to build the OS from 0

I have a 2015 model with same ailments. Waiting patiently for people smarter than I am to come up with an answer.

i saw on gbatemp an on various gits where people made thier own apx drivers to exploit the tegra x1 vulnerability in the switch and on the shield tab but sorry i don't have the sites exactly thats what made me check here again. It can be done and with the exploit you can kick it out of that mode

Need W10 Drivers for iRULU W10 tablet

So recently I decided to reinstall Windows 10 for my iRULU 2-in-1, model W10, but I had no idea this would cause things like my webcam, sound, HDMI, SD card reader, battery detection, touch screen, and more to all stop working. And the website where you would have been able to get a W10 image for the device, is no longer online (I guess iRULU has dissapeared or something). The tablet is nearly useless at the moment with half the stuff on it no longer working, and my search for the drivers have turned up nothing. If anyone happens to have an OS image for the device or something, that would REALLY help me out.

Did you find anything? I am still looking for it as well. I had the firmware but then I deleted it or lost it I don't remember where.

I just found back this tablet in a drawer and I was to try either an install of Linux (I have some good clues for that) or an Android x86 (seems to be feasible as far as I have seen from other BayTrail tablets).
But before that my tablet is ready to help if someone needs something on it before I wipe W10. If so, drop me a line
I'll keep it for some time under W10 because I will try on another BayTrail tablet where the process is well documented...