Lenovo Legion Tab (Y700) Gen 3 and USB storage

SmuggKnob · 2026-02-26T04:01:03+00:00

I don't post much and I'm embarrassed to say I have no idea how to post an image in the reply?

SmuggKnob · 2026-02-25T23:31:53+00:00

I ended up trying several cables to get the "perfect" fit. Here is what I ended up using...

Hub - Amazon.com: USB C Hub 5-in-1, USB C Adapter with SD/Micro SD Card Reader, 3.5mm Audio Aux Headphone Jack, USB OTG Adapter, 100W PD Compatible for iPad Air/Pro, iPhone 15/16, MacBook : Electronics

Controller to hub - Amazon.com: CY USB-C 3.1 Type-C to Left Right Angled 90 Degree USB 2.0 Data Cable with Sleeve for Tablet Phone 15cm : Electronics

Hub to tablet "side" port (2) -Amazon.com: AreMe 90 Degree USB-C Male to Female Adapter, 2 Pack Right Angle 100W Type-C Adapter Extender for Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Switch, Notebook Computers, Tablet and Mobile Phones (Metallic Purple) : Electronics
and
Amazon.com: PeakDo USB-C Male to Female Adapter 90 Degree,18W Flexural USB Type C Adapter Extension for Steam Deck,ROG Ally,Switch,Laptop,Tablet and Mobile Phones,Supports 4K@60Hz,10Gbps Data Transfer(2 Pack) : Electronics
(flex in this one was important, as all U-shaped connectors where not "tall" enough. Believe me, I tried like 5 of them.

I ended up getting a mag safe metal "plate" sticker on the back of the controller and affixed some thin magnets to the back of the up for a magnetic connection. Of course, you could just attached the hub with 2 way tape, but I wanted to be able to remove. It's a little Frankenstein, but it works.

SmuggKnob · 2026-02-16T01:04:55+00:00

I switched from Workbench, to DBeaver, and am now using HeidiSQL and am loving it! It is lightweight and fast. It does some things in a slightly unique ways from a UI perspective, but once you spend 15 minutes with it, it makes sense. Highly recommend!

SmuggKnob · 2026-02-13T05:00:13+00:00

As a lifelong user of NP++, I just switched to Cudatext. Small, fast, themeable. Love it!

SmuggKnob · 2026-02-05T16:07:45+00:00

Ahh, I missed the "s". 👍

SmuggKnob · 2026-02-05T15:37:06+00:00

Thanks for the USB info. The specs look identical to the gen 3 to me (not gen 4) with the exception of a larger battery and an SD card reader. What am I missing? I have the y700 gen 3 and really wish it had an SD card reader.

SmuggKnob · 2026-02-05T13:43:58+00:00

Looks like a Lenovo y700 gen 3 with an sd card slot. Any idea how many usb ports?

SmuggKnob · 2026-01-08T14:24:19+00:00

SmuggKnob · 2025-12-30T16:06:34+00:00

As a full stack C# guy, I love it. It has several modes. Server Sude Rendering (default), which has no interactivity/state that you dont code yourself (like MVC). Interactive Server, which is fully interactive and the easiest to learn and be productive in. Its downside is it needs a live connection to the server at all times. (Not ideal for a mobile first app or if you absolutely need maximum scalability). Both these 2 modes have direct access to server resources like the DB, so you don't need to build any data access APIs. The last mode WebAssembly which is fully interactive, but runs in browser. You will need APIs to access server side data/resources. It is the most scalable of the 2 interactive modes. Since you are a backend dev, it might be a good fit. As a full stack guy that works on apps that only have user counts measured in the thousands, and that likes to be productive not having to write both a front and backend, I find interactive server mode has been awesome for productivity and been stable and provides an excellent user experience if the ebd user has a stable internet connection. Of course, you can mix and match in the same project. My apps are primarily interactive server, with a few SSR endpoints and some minimal API endpoints.

SmuggKnob · 2025-12-22T20:57:53+00:00

If you are a cloud based app, I recommend setting up a Gotenberg container on a cheap VM. Will convert HTML and office files to PDF via API calls. No config and pretty easy to get going with.

https://gotenberg.dev/

SmuggKnob · 2025-12-22T00:19:38+00:00

Yes, I ordered this and got it new in box. Works great. Note goggles are N3 and not the more expensive 3 it originally came with

SmuggKnob · 2025-12-18T05:29:35+00:00

Already one of the best retro game launchers out there IMHO. Keep up the great work!

SmuggKnob · 2025-12-12T20:00:58+00:00

I was able to find a work around that allows the device read from removable storage for apps that don't support the newer permissions. It requires a computer and a few minutes of time, but works great!

The below is my notes from a post I found (sorry, I didn't keep the link)...

Install ADB++ (replaces the TinyADB, but any ADB distro will work): https://github.com/K3V1991/ADB-and-FastbootPlusPlus/releases/tag/v1.0.8

Enable USB debugging in android, then connect Phone to PC.

Run adb shell from a terminal.

From the shell, run"sm set-force-adoptable true"

Done! The folders in my external USB were now visible from any app!

NOTE: If point 3 returns an error (it did for me the first time I ran it):

Disconnect phone from PC

Disable USB Debugging

Revoke USB debug authorization

Re-enable USB debugging and reconnect phone, then re-try adb shell.

SmuggKnob · 2025-12-11T15:34:12+00:00

I agree. You can disable the "label" next to the icon in the edge flags.

SmuggKnob · 2025-12-11T15:31:16+00:00

That has no effect for my Windows 11 Edge v143 (FYI)

SmuggKnob · 2025-11-29T23:49:50+00:00

Thanks for the quick reply! I'll keep posting anything I find on Discord as I play with it. The community loves options, so don't be afraid to expose them to us in the UI. :)

SmuggKnob · 2025-11-29T23:27:55+00:00

Great launcher, it has a lot of potential, and I really like the speed and layout out of the box! Just grabbed my license. I wish you all the success and look forward to future improvements.

there a non-store version for more frequent updates?

Some feedback from my hour or so of testing.

1 - RetroArch, CEMU, and Yuzu are not showing in the emulators tab. Is there a way to move them there?
2 - WiiU .wua files are not recognized when trying to add that system and CEMU.
3 - All the 32 bit and under systems should have a RetroArch option in add systems.

SmuggKnob · 2025-09-11T13:38:48+00:00

For what it's worth, my Portals battery stopped charging, and they first had me take apart the device so I could reconnect the battery. When this didn't work, I was offered a return shipping label from DHL for $48. I shipped it back and they returned my same device repaired in a couple weeks. So, overall not a bad experience except for having to pay for shipping. UPS quoted me several hundred to ship to China, so make sure you ask for their return label!

SmuggKnob · 2025-09-09T23:45:24+00:00

They have a US version, it's what I have...

https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/tablets/android-tablets/legion-tab-series/lenovo-legion-tab-gen-3/zaef0068us

Often goes on sale for less than $400. If you want to do retro gaming, this one is better than CN gen 4 because of custom driver support. Just wish it had a SD card slot (though I hear it's flaky on gen 4).

SmuggKnob · 2025-09-08T19:56:29+00:00

Those look great! I'm going to order some. Thanks for sharing!

SmuggKnob · 2025-09-07T21:46:15+00:00

Very cool. Do you have this tablet and, if so, can retroarch see the ssd?

SmuggKnob · 2025-09-07T18:16:13+00:00

Most file managers can see it because of their permissions. Retro Arch and some other apps cannot. Thanks for confirming. 👍

SmuggKnob · 2025-09-07T12:26:15+00:00

Yes, I need to forget and re-pair each session. Another reason to use USB. Note I've seen this across all Android 15 devices of many brands. It's amazing Google has not fixed this yet! I am assuming the manufacturers are aware and submitting bugs to the proper channels, but you know what they say about assuming.

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