Looking for testers: port for Lenovo Tab M8 HD (TB-8505F)

k.nacke

Hi,

I am working on a port for the Lenovo Tab M8 HD, and I would like to get some feed back.

Working: Wifi, GPS, sensors, back light, display rotation, ADB, ssh

More testing needed: Bluetooth (can connect to devices), audio (YouTube videos play fine), camera (can take photos with both cameras)

Not tested yet: waydroid, libertine, vpn

Not working: tap to wake

The port is for the TB-8505F model only. Before installing make sure that you can reinstall Android in case something goes wrong. The easiest way is to use the Lenovo Rescue and Smart Assistant, however that tool is only available on Windows.

To install:

Download latest artifacts.zip from https://gitlab.com/redstar-team/ubports/lenovo-tab-m8/lenovo-tab-m8/-/artifacts, and unpack it
Unlock bootloader, and enter fastboot mode
Flash the downloaded files:

fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system ubuntu.img
fastboot -w

Restart into Ubuntu Touch

fastboot reboot

There is no recovery image yet, same with the dtbo image. Detailed install instructions are on my TODO list.

Have fun!
Kai