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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook (14M868) (google-magneton)

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Note This device is supported as part of a generic port. Refer to Google Corsola Chromebook (google-corsola) for installation instructions and more information.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook (14M868)
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Manufacturer Lenovo
Name IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook (14M868)
Codename google-magneton
Released 2023
Type laptop
Hardware
Chipset MediaTek MT8186
CPU 2x Cortex-A76
6x Cortex-A55 (2GHz)
GPU Mali G52 MP2 (bifrost)
Storage 64/128 GB (eMMC)
Memory 4/8 GB (LPDDR4X 3600MHz)
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software ChromeOS
FOSS bootloader yes
postmarketOS
Category testing
Pre-built images
Whether pre-built images are available here.
no
Mainline
Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline.
yes
Generic port Google Corsola Chromebook (google-corsola)
Features
Internal storage
eMMC, SD cards, UFS, ...
Works
SD card
Also includes other external storage cards
Works
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Works
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Works
Keyboard
Build in physical keyboard
Works
Touchpad
Build in Touchpad
Works
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Works
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Broken
Camera
Works
Connectivity
WiFi
Works
Bluetooth
Works
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Broken
USB-A
Full-sized USB-A port works (Usually applicable to SBCs and laptops).
Works
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching
Untested
HDMI/DP
Video and audio output with HDMI or Display Port works.
Broken
Sensors
Ambient Light
Untested
Hall Effect
Also known as flip cover sensor
Untested


Users owning this device

  • Medusa (Notes: Donated by a community member, mainlining)
  • Tomxlol (Notes: Testing)


Audio

With kernel update 6.12.0, audio is completely broken on these boards, due to a kernel regression. See the bug report here. As for now, Bluetooth audio is still an option, albeit, unreliable at times.

Installation

See ChromeOS Installation.