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Lenovo Tab 4 8 (lenovo-tb8504x)

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Lenovo Tab 4 8
Manufacturer Lenovo
Name Tab 4 8
Codename lenovo-tb8504x
Released 2017
Type tablet
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (APQ8017)
CPU 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Adreno 306
Display 800x1280 IPS LCD
Storage 16GB
Memory 2GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android 7.0
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Android
postmarketOS
Category downstream
Mainline
Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline.
no
pmOS kernel
The kernel version that runs on the device's port.
3.18.140
Unixbench score
Unixbench Whetstone/Dhrystone score. See Unixbench.
1166.2
Features
Flashing
It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher.
Untested
USB Networking
After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system).
Untested
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Untested
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Untested
Touchscreen
Untested
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Untested
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Untested
Camera
Untested
Connectivity
WiFi
Untested
Bluetooth
Untested
GPS
Untested
Modem
Calls
Untested
SMS
Untested
Mobile data
Untested
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Untested
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching
Untested
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Untested
Magnetometer
Sensor to measure magnetism
Untested
Hall Effect
Also known as flip cover sensor
Untested
Notice THIS PAGE IS SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE LENOVO TAB 4 8 PAGE, REFER TO IT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL POSTMARKETOS
Note NOTE TO WIKI EDITORS! This page should only be used to document Lenovo Tab 4 8 LTE specific features, for anything which is the same between it and the Lenovo Tab 4 8 WIFI-only edition please add information there instead
Note This page is about LTE tablet lenovo-tb8504x. For WIFI-only tablet, see lenovo-tb8504f.


Users owning this device

  • Asdfugil
  • Ashirviskas (Notes: Got a few too many, willing to try risky stuff or send one just for the shipping costs (EU/LT). Battery is borked.)
  • EvilSoCute (Notes: locked)