First, I had to prove I wasn't a casual user. I opened Settings > About Tablet . I scrolled to Build Number and tapped it seven times fast. The tablet vibrated. "You are now a developer," it said smugly.
I typed the sacred words:
The Lenovo logo appeared, but it looked different. It stayed on the screen for a full 90 seconds (normal for a first boot after unlock). How to Open Bootloader Mode on LENOVO Tab P11
I plugged the Tab P11 into my laptop. A notification popped up on the tablet asking me to Allow USB Debugging . I checked "Always allow" and hit OK. First, I had to prove I wasn't a casual user
The screen flashed white for a split second, then reset. The tablet vibrated
I took a deep breath. This wipes everything —photos, accounts, saved games. It’s a factory reset from hell.
To confirm I was actually there, I typed: