Crucial Warning: Confirm your exact model (TB-8703F or TB-8703X) on the regulatory label on the back of the tablet or under Settings > About Tablet. The TB-8703F Wi-Fi model lacks cellular modem hardware; flashing TB-8703X LTE firmware onto a TB-8703F unit can corrupt NVRAM radio parameters and cause boot failures.
Download Firmware for Lenovo Tab 3 8 Plus
Lenovo_Tab_3_8_Plus_TB-8703F_USR_S000035_1803261451_Q1241_QDL.zip
Latest official factory maintenance build for TB-8703F (Wi-Fi). Complete rawprogram XML package for unbricking and full factory restore.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveLenovo_Tab_3_8_Plus_TB-8703X_USR_S000037_1804041014_Q1241_QDL.zip
Latest official factory firmware for TB-8703X (LTE). Contains complete cellular modem baseband images and full partition map.
⬇️ Download via Google DriveLenovo_TB-8703F_USR_S000034_1801091350_Q1241_ROW_QFIL.zip
Official factory maintenance release for TB-8703F Wi-Fi variant.
⬇️ Download via MediaFireLenovo_TB-8703F_USR_S000032_1710242006_Q1241_ROW_QFIL.zip
Stable factory QFIL release for TB-8703F.
⬇️ Download via MediaFireTB-8703F_S000031_170616_ROW_QPST.7z
Mid-2017 stable factory QPST archive for TB-8703F.
⬇️ Download via MediaFireTB-8703F_S000030_170307_ROW_QFIL.7z
Early production factory stock build for TB-8703F. Useful for rolling back to original release state.
⬇️ Download via MEGAFlashing Overview for Lenovo Tab 3 8 Plus
- Confirm model TB-8703F (Wi-Fi) or TB-8703X (LTE) on the back cover label of your tablet
- Install Qualcomm QDLoader 9008 USB drivers on your Windows computer
- Extract your chosen firmware archive to access rawprogram0.xml and prog_emmc_firehose_8953.mbn
- Open QFIL as administrator, select Flat Build, and load the programmer and XML files
- Turn off the tablet completely, hold Volume Up + Volume Down, and plug in the USB cable to enter EDL 9008 mode
- Verify Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 port is active in QFIL and click Download
- Wait for Download Succeed before unplugging the cable and booting the tablet
Expand preparation checklist for Lenovo Tab 3 8 Plus
- Verify whether your tablet is TB-8703F (Wi-Fi) or TB-8703X (LTE) on the back cover label.
- Install Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 drivers on your Windows PC.
- Download and extract QFIL (Qualcomm Flash Image Loader) v2.0 or QPST.
- Ensure tablet battery is charged above 40% before flashing.
- To enter EDL 9008 mode: power off tablet completely, hold Volume Up + Volume Down, and plug in the USB cable.
- Back up any accessible personal files, as XML flashing completely formats internal storage.
Compatibility & Bootloader Notes
Flashing via QFIL writes partition images directly to eMMC flash via Qualcomm EDL 9008 mode. This does not require an unlocked bootloader and restores original factory partitions even if the tablet is stuck in a boot loop.
Ready to Flash This Firmware?
Full step-by-step instructions for Lenovo Tab 3 8 Plus, including prerequisites, error fixes, and screenshots, are on FlashGuideHub's QFIL guide.
Can also be flashed via QPST: Open QPST Guide →
Frequently Asked Questions
Both models share the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) platform, 8.0-inch FHD panel, and chassis design. However, the TB-8703F is Wi-Fi only and lacks the cellular baseband transceiver, power amplifier, and SIM circuitry found in the TB-8703X. Consequently, their partition structures and modem binaries differ.
The Snapdragon 625 carries the Qualcomm internal engineering code MSM8953. The prog_emmc_firehose_8953.mbn loader is the verified hardware-level programmer that executes Sahara protocol handshakes and directs partition sectors to eMMC storage during emergency download mode.
Yes. Since Qualcomm EDL 9008 mode operates at the primary bootloader level and rewrites the entire partition table, you can flash earlier builds like S000030 or S000031 to restore original factory behavior without bootloader version lock restrictions.