Question [TB132FU] Future Custom Rom support for new variant of Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2022

[greenflash_24]

Hello together,

recently Lenovo has launched a new 2022 variant of the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro Tablet [TB132FU]. (also known as Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2)

This variant ditches the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 in favor of a Mediathek Dimensity 1300T. Performance wise these two SOCs should be basically on par.

It can be purchaded directly by Lenovo: https://www.lenovo.com/gb/en/tablet...o-tab-series/Tab-P11-Pro-2nd-Gen/p/ZAB50194GB

The kernel source of the global variant was already released.
(--> see: https://support.lenovo.com/de/en/solutions/ht511330-lenovo-open-source-portal)


So i do have the following questions right now:

• Does anybody own this device at this time? Is it a good purchase compared to the other variants.
• How likely are Custom ROMs for this device, as a global version with kernel source is available?
• Does the mediatek chip have any drawbacks in ROM development?

Best regards,
greenflash_24

 

[Plumplum88]

Hi,

Received mine Friday...it's a 8/256Go.
Nearly everything is very good :
- bright 2.5k AMOLED screen
- sound
- performances (far better than Pro Gen 1)
- internal storage (average sequential read : 1.3Go/s)
- microSD card reader (tested on a 256Go)
- light weight

What is less good :
- face unlock doesn't work in darkness
- fingerprints marks on back
- lack of audio jack

Nevertheless, I doubt you will get many custom ROM as it is :
- probably not a best seller even if I think it's one of the best tablet...0 tests yet in media
- it's Mediatek's based...devs used to dislike that (there are some exceptions : for exemple Redmi Note 8 Pro)

 

[TEK023]

Hi,

Received mine Friday...it's a 8/256Go.
Nearly everything is very good :
- bright 2.5k AMOLED screen
- sound
- performances (far better than Pro Gen 1)
- internal storage (average sequential read : 1.3Go/s)
- microSD card reader (tested on a 256Go)
- light weight

What is less good :
- face unlock doesn't work in darkness
- fingerprints marks on back
- lack of audio jack

Nevertheless, I doubt you will get many custom ROM as it is :
- probably not a best seller even if I think it's one of the best tablet...0 tests yet in media
- it's Mediatek's based...devs used to dislike that (there are some exceptions : for exemple Redmi Note 8 Pro)

is it pentile display ? does the display look sharp ?

 

[Plumplum88]

Can't be sure about pentile...despite I try a 50MP shot on the screen with my smartphone...

In my opinion, it's sharp...I used previously a 10" 2560x1600 IPS screen (no-pentile...Teclast T10), I can't see any difference about sharpness.
Overall, P11 Pro Gen 2's screen feels far better than T10's (colors, brightness...)

 

[ZhenMing]

I can't wait for my set. I ordered the 8/128 GB variant.
From the internet research, the 8gb variant should come with extra features like 10bit color and SD870 SOC instead.

I could not confirm that until received. Anyone could confirm this?

 

[ZhenMing]

Hi,

Received mine Friday...it's a 8/256Go.
Nearly everything is very good :
- bright 2.5k AMOLED screen
- sound
- performances (far better than Pro Gen 1)
- internal storage (average sequential read : 1.3Go/s)
- microSD card reader (tested on a 256Go)
- light weight

What is less good :
- face unlock doesn't work in darkness
- fingerprints marks on back
- lack of audio jack

Nevertheless, I doubt you will get many custom ROM as it is :
- probably not a best seller even if I think it's one of the best tablet...0 tests yet in media
- it's Mediatek's based...devs used to dislike that (there are some exceptions : for exemple Redmi Note 8 Pro)

Just wondering if you could enable the Google Playstore there? How to go about enabling it?

 

[Plumplum88]

Just wondering if you could enable the Google Playstore there? How to go about enabling it?

It's European model, Play store was already installed. 10bits colors isn't specific to SD870 version, mine is HDR10+

 

[ZhenMing]

It's European model, Play store was already installed. 10bits colors isn't specific to SD870 version, mine is HDR10+

I see. Meaning what you have is with global ROM.

My set is china ROM and on its shipping route. Possible later this week will received it. Heard we could just enabled it, but I could not sure the procedure.

 

[greenflash_24]

I can't wait for my set. I ordered the 8/128 GB variant.
From the internet research, the 8gb variant should come with extra features like 10bit color and SD870 SOC instead.

I could not confirm that until received. Anyone could confirm this?

I have now also ordered the European version of this variant here in Germany, it has arrived today. There was only one option available, which is the 256/8GB version with the Mediatek chipset and global ROM (including Play Store) already installed.

As I understand it, the global version of this tablet always comes with the Mediatek chipset, the QC SD870 is for other markets. This would also mean that the global ROM will only function on the Mediatek chipset and not on the Qualcomm.

I can also confirm, that there is support for HDR10 and even Dolby Vision.

 

[empty.cad]

MTK 1300T had global rom , but no solution for flash

 

[ZhenMing]

Do anyone have the keyboard too? If the keyboard detached from the tablet, will it still work,

What I wish to achieve is to have the tablet lifted and hold on a holder which is higher perhaps on the eye level, then having the keyboard on the desk for typing.

If it won't work, then need to order a BT keyboard for this purpose.

Thank you.

 

[Plumplum88]

Keyboard isn't available yet in my country...only pencil is.

But...as tablet has physical connectors, I think keyboard doesn't work if not connected.

I think I will go for a Bluetooth keyboard too...and a usb-c to HDMI wire.

 

[ZhenMing]

I tested the Type C to HDMI and it work perfectly.

I still not figured out on how to use the Lenovo One to mirror my Xiaomi tot he tablet.

 

[ZhenMing]

Anyone notice the screen is kind of uneven when you are in the minimum brightness? It had red hue on the left and right.

I notice that on movie watching at night on my bed and check the rest, seems it is affecting everywhere.

If you turn on the DC backlight, the red hue effect is more obvious.

 

[Nekobai]

• Does anybody own this device at this time? Is it a good purchase compared to the other variants

I just got mine a couple of days ago and I'm very happy with it so far.

I'm just now trying to understand if there's an easy way to root it.

 

[Plumplum88]

I 've tested a mini bluetooth keyboard, able to switch to AZERTY on P11 Pro (works on "standard" Android, but it's not possible on some devices like AndroidTV or Fire Stick)

As I prefer something without physical connectors,
I ordered a bigger bluetooth keyboard, and a USB-C to HDMI...
Find one with trackpad. Size is very close to P11 Pro

https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B015CM1Y6Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Was cheaper Yesterday...22.57€

I think I will build a case.

 

[ZhenMing]

For your English ROM, what is the Android version?

Mine China ROM, and it is Android 12. Too bad it is not Android 12L.

 

[Plumplum88]

Yes it's still Android 12...tweaked with a productivity mode...
Heard 12L, then 13 and 14 will be available

 

[Nekobai]

Yes, Android 12 - Build number TB132FU_S000073_220816_ROW.

 

[ZhenMing]

Due to China ROM, I do not have Productivity Mode but Study Mode. I had to learn to adopt to it.

But I'm actually feel that Productivity Mode is more useful.

My tab model is TB138FC and yours is TB138FU. As I researched, TB138FU is using MediaTek Kompanio 1300T where the TB138FC is using SD870.