Lenovo Tab M10 HD (lenovo-tbx505x)
This device has been tested with postmarketOS, but its device package has not yet been added to the postmarketOS repositories. This means that it cannot be selected in pmbootstrap. |
![]() Tab M10 HD running GNOME | |
Manufacturer | Lenovo |
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Name | Tab M10 HD |
Codename | lenovo-tbx505x |
Model | TB-X505X |
Released | 2019 |
Type | tablet |
Hardware | |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) |
CPU | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 504 |
Display | 800 x 1280 IPS TFT LCD |
Storage | 2GB |
Memory | 32GB |
Architecture | aarch64 |
Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 9 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android 10 |
postmarketOS | |
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. |
no |
Flashing It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher . |
Works
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USB Networking After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system). |
Works
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Internal storage eMMC, SD cards, UFS, ... |
Works
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SD card Also includes other external storage cards |
Works
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Battery Charging and battery level reporting works |
Broken
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Screen Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Partial
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Touchscreen |
Works
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Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Broken
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Broken
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Camera |
Broken
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Camera Flash |
Broken
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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
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Bluetooth |
Works
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GPS |
Broken
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Modem | |
Calls |
Broken
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SMS |
Broken
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Mobile data |
Broken
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Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Broken
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USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching |
Broken
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Sensors | |
Accelerometer Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
Broken
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Hall Effect Also known as flip cover sensor |
Works
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Haptics |
Broken
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Lenovo Tab M10 HD is a 10.1 inch entry-level tablet featuring the 12nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 System-on-Chip. It is available in both LTE and non-LTE variants.
Contributors
- naproxen
Users owning this device
- Naproxen (Notes: Mainlining Subject)
Booting key combinations
Press and hold the following keys:
Hard Reboot:
Fastboot:
+Recovery:
+Installation
Prerequisites
Make sure your phone:
- Has its bootloader unlocked.
Preparation
Choose the following in the pmbootstrap init
wizard:
Vendor: lenovo Device codename: tbx505x
To proceed with the installation run:
$ pmbootstrap install
This will begin preparing your installation in your host computer.
Flashing
After the installation process is completed, get your phone booted into fastboot mode, Then run:
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_lk2nd
This will flash lk2nd, a secondary bootloader for Qualcomm devices.
After it is flashed, reboot your phone. You should enter lk2nd. It exposes a fastboot interface of its own. Use it to flash your installation.
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel $ pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs
Rebooting your device should boot to postmarketOS now.
Partial features
Screen
Display works with simple-framebuffer, so brightness control is non-functional.
See also
TODO