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Supports 5g without sim cards, wow!!! Isn't that great? What if my WiFi is 4g, how do I get to use the 5g?...real trash!!!!!
Real reason why you can't compare all these baby factories to Samsung and Apple

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    • 22 May 2022

    Culverin, 21 May 2022I think for a mid-tier device they should atleast commit to... moreDude, you are looking at the wrong tablets for what you want. You need to open up your wallet and pay the Samsung and Apple brand premiums if you really want yearly updates till the hardware can't keep up with whatever new apps are introduced. Or just buy Lenovo's own Tab P12 Pro or Legion Y700 pads. Heck, even this Pad Pro will probably be updated to 12 if that is your future dream feature, and it costs at least 30 - 150% less cash. Would really be helpful if you let us know what apps you are running, or intend to run, that will benefit from constant OS updates rather than their own code updating. Most users get a benefit from any security patches that come along, but beyond that?

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      • Anonymous
      • hyr
      • 21 May 2022

      Culverin, 21 May 2022I think for a mid-tier device they should atleast commit to... moreLenovo offers optional updates within specified time periods not dependent on Google's OS version release schedule. As far as I know, no vendor offers future version release update or compatibility guarantees. Android and other OS, then firmware design follows in sequence and is engineered and tested on independent schedules before offered for optional updating to end users.

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        • Culverin
        • I@H
        • 21 May 2022

        SingaporeSling, 21 May 2022I agree! But how much are you willing to pay for that? Leno... moreI think for a mid-tier device they should atleast commit to support it for 1-2 years, anything beyond that would be a premium I guess. I think 1-2 android version updates would suffice as most apps in the play atore only require Android 5/7 above, so Android 12/13 could I think last well till 2027/2028. My Samsung S7 from 2016 still can run heavy apps albeit with overheating issues and a very laggy experience. Whereas apps from Appstore do require I think the lastest version of iOS if not the 2nd latest for most apps, justifying the need for a longer software support.

        Just 1-2 guaranteed android version updates would make this tablet a no-brainer choice for everyone as I think lenovo has bad reputation for software updates with most devices only getting max of 1 except for their legion series I think.

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          • x7v
          • 21 May 2022

          Culverin, 20 May 2022It's sad that they can't guarantee even 1-2 updat... moreI agree! But how much are you willing to pay for that? Lenovo seems to have two years of OS updating from when the tablet is released to market, not from the time you decide to buy it. This is a 2011 model and the major OS release updating will officially end at the end of this year. They have released some security updates after announced end of official updating on other devices, but that is never a guarantee. This tablet is positioned as a mid-tier device, one they would expect to sell lots of, rather than a super expensive, feature loaded version that would appeal to a rarified buyer. At the same time, it is a hugely capable device that uses some of the best hardware in the Android tablet world, a flagship killer as they say here, even compared to models that competitors are just releasing now at prices quite a bit higher than the roughly US$300 this one sells for. Would you buy this tablet for US$600 right now for an extra year of OS updates? How about $US800 or 1000? I wouldn't, noting here that EVERY OS update has a chance to break the functionality of whatever application software you rely on. Buying now gets you a device that has already had a year of OS and proprietary app refinements, meaning it likely has a whole lot less chance of being problematic.

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            • Culverin
            • I@H
            • 20 May 2022

            Anonymous, 20 May 2022I'm considering buying one of these pads as well. Base... moreIt's sad that they can't guarantee even 1-2 updates for these semi-premium tablets. At this budget I was even considering iPad 9th gen due to its guaranteed 5-6 year support but with lesser screen size, that 4:3 aspect ratio and its large bezels is a major turn off.

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              • QIR
              • 20 May 2022

              Anonymous, 19 May 2022Not yet. I am on ZUI Version 13.1.555 ST which shows as And... moreI saw a post by an admin on one of the Lenovo user community chats that they are going to start releasing another update OTA starting next week. Don't think it will be an Android version update, but Lenovo has been pushing incremental updates quite frequently for this device. EOL for official updates is set for the end of 2022, but still plenty of time for them to move this pad to Android 12.

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                • Anonymous
                • ysy
                • 20 May 2022

                Culverin, 19 May 2022I'm deciding if I should buy this or not. I heard Andr... moreI'm considering buying one of these pads as well. Based on price, features (especially that it has that really nice OLED screen and a newer processor,) build quality and actual availability, the Lenovo Pad Pro seems quite a better choice than the Xiaomi Pad 5. If I wanted to spend more for a tablet form productivity device, I would opt for Lenovo's Tab P12 Pro or one of the newest Samsung models, but at those price points I also start looking at ulralight laptops as well as Apple and Windows systems. FWIW, Google is already releasing Android 13 betas, the update cycle never seems to end! Anyway, even with my self-imposed budget constraints, I need reliability/stability MUCH more than any benefit or "fun" I would get being an early release OS candidate beta tester and am not encouraged by the comments/complaints coming from the Xiaomi user community that are.

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                  • Peepaw
                  • sxr
                  • 20 May 2022

                  Anonymous, 19 May 2022I'm not that technical, but I just checked out a video... moreThank you for linking this. I don't really understand much of it to be honest. However, the screen resolution part was pretty helpful. My primary reason for buying a tablet is for watching videos aside from work purposes. So this is really helpful.

                  I agree with OPs comment about the pricing too. This tab is pretty much a steal, the store selling this one here has option for tablet with keyboard, pen, and case which is less pricier than other tabs that don't have these accessories.

                  I think this is the tab I'll be buying. Thank you so much for your help anon!

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                    • Culverin
                    • I@H
                    • 19 May 2022

                    Anonymous, 19 May 2022Not yet. I am on ZUI Version 13.1.555 ST which shows as And... moreI'm deciding if I should buy this or not. I heard Android 12 brings a lot of improvements to tablet so I was wondering if I should get this now or opt for thr Mi Pad 5 because it was guaranteed atleast Android 12.

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                      • Anonymous
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                      • 19 May 2022

                      Culverin, 19 May 2022Have you received Android 12 update?Not yet. I am on ZUI Version 13.1.555 ST which shows as Android Version 11 with Android Security Patch Level dated February 1, 2022.

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                        • Culverin
                        • I@H
                        • 19 May 2022

                        Anonymous, 18 May 2022I haven't tried installing alternative app launchers s... moreHave you received Android 12 update?

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                          • Anonymous
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                          • 19 May 2022

                          Peepaw, 19 May 2022Thank you so much for your input. It's really helpful!I'm not that technical, but I just checked out a video on the OLED screen quality by someone that is. Read their comments on what the video is showing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mIyj99z5KY

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                            • sxs
                            • 19 May 2022

                            Anonymous, 18 May 2022I haven't tried installing alternative app launchers s... moreThank you so much for your input. It's really helpful!

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                              • Anonymous
                              • hyr
                              • 18 May 2022

                              Peepaw, 18 May 2022Hello, I was going through the comments posted here. Someon... moreI haven't tried installing alternative app launchers so don't have a comment other than it does offer a choice of Android or PC modes that you can customize with widgets, themes and the like. Lenovo has their own Chinese language app store, might want to check that out to see if any particular app is listed with user comments and then see if the app is also available in other languages that you prefer.
                              I found durability to be excellent, meaning it hasn't fallen apart with adult and kid handling for over a year. Might want to find a screen protector if you are worried about that but in that year of use only the aluminum back has a bit of scratching. No OLED screen burn in. The battery is still over 95% capacity and that's with no consistent charging pattern and lots of use. The speakers remain awesome despite quite a few sessions at room filling volumes. If you get the custom, fabric style, keyboard cover it might get some staining with use but I found it easy enough to just wash that off with some dish soap and water. I use alcohol wipes to get rid of crud on the keyboard itself.
                              I like this pad, especially for the money and in build quality comparison with any other pad near it in price. Bought a second one that is now my constant work travel companion.

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                                • Peepaw
                                • sxs
                                • 18 May 2022

                                Hello, I was going through the comments posted here. Someone said this tab does not allow installation of launcher apps. Can someone confirm if it's true?

                                Also, I have been watching reviews of this tab in yt and some complained in the comments that their tab quickly broke down after a months? Is this really common or is maybe just how they handled the tab? How durable are lenovo tablets?

                                I would really appreciate if someone can give an honest answer. I am planning to save up for this tablet but at the same time I want to make sure my money doesn't go to waste.

                                  Anonymous, 28 Apr 2022I almost always buy from Jingdong (jd.com), rather than Tao... morethank you very much, sir!

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • 7Pq
                                    • 28 Apr 2022

                                    Alexislol2001, 24 Apr 2022Excuse me, I've a question, where did you buy it? Taob... moreI almost always buy from Jingdong (jd.com), rather than Taobao. JD is sort of like Amazon in China, while Taobao is more like Ebay.

                                      Anonymous, 15 Apr 2022After checking out the current (April, 2022) competition fr... moreExcuse me, I've a question, where did you buy it? Taobao?

                                      I'm living outside China, but sometimes my mother bring some boxes with few things here (to the country where we are living)... She buy things in Taobao and she doesn't completely truth about online buying smartphones or tablet... What you think about Taobao? Do you know another site or online shop better than Taobao?

                                      or did you buy it in a local store? If so, maybe I should ask to my aunt if she can help me buying it...

                                      THANK YOU in advance!

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • x7v
                                        • 15 Apr 2022

                                        After checking out the current (April, 2022) competition from Xiaomi, Vivo, Huawei and the like, just picked up a second Lenovo Pad Pro (Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 here in China) for RMB1855, around US$290. Also got the really nice keyboard cover for RMB455 (US$71) The OLED screen is still the best in the price range, you will have to pay a lot more for better and probably won't know see the difference for that money. The Snapdragon 870 processor runs fast and cool and really churns productivity and gaming apps. Charging is also fast but if I needed to pick one improvement, I'd like to see even more battery capacity, but that's the tradeoff for light and thin systems like this. Build quality is excellent overall, the speakers are a particular standout, clear enough and loud enough for shared video watching. Family was using our first one for close to a year with no issues whatsoever. Looks like Lenovo is going to push out an update to Android 12 pretty soon, but the Android 11 + minimal ZUI customization this pad uses has been stable and runs all the software + games we've put on it. If you are looking for an Android based productivity, entertainment or learning tool with light weight, sturdy build in a tablet format and a really competitive price, this one should definitely be on your short list.

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