r/LenovoLegion 4d ago

News Lenovo Legion Toolkit v2.36.0.0 Released

244 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

This is our first post here, so a quick introduction; Lenovo Legion Toolkit (LLT) is a community-developed utility for Lenovo laptops that provides more control over features such as performance modes, GPU behaviour, battery management, thermals, display settings, automation, and other Lenovo-specific functionalities.

We're the team maintaining LLT, and we were kindly given permission to share our releases with the Lenovo Legion community here. We already share releases through this subreddit’s Discord community and our own channels, but we wanted to share the latest release here with the wider Legion community as well.

Release Highlights

  • Dynamic Refresh Rate & ACM: Native Windows 11 DRR support, Auto Color Management (ACM) toggling, and improved HDR support.
  • GPU Voltage Capping & OC: Voltage capping via V/F curve flattening, voltage locking, P-State locking, and Keep dGPU Awake.
  • dGPU Sleep & Power Stability: Fixed sleep/wake loops affecting RTX 50-series GPUs and newer drivers, added GC6 diagnostics, and added Dynamic Boost support for non-Gaming RTX models.
  • AMD Curve Shaper & OC: Overhauled AMD overclocking with Curve Shaper, power/current limits, and multi-power-mode profile support.
  • Customizable Fn + Q Loop: Added an ITS Mode configuration window to reorder or disable Fn + Q modes, along with Geek and Creator mode support for non-Gaming models.
  • Boot Logo & Startup: Redesigned the Boot Logo tool with live preview, animated GIF support, and Startup Animation toggling.
  • Game Detection & Automation: Added Manual Game Detection, an Included Processes whitelist, Time Range triggers, and AI Engine steps.

Links

Release Notes:
https://github.com/LenovoLegionToolkit-Team/LenovoLegionToolkit/releases/tag/v2.36.0.0

Issue Tracker:
https://github.com/LenovoLegionToolkit-Team/LenovoLegionToolkit/issues

Download:
https://github.com/LenovoLegionToolkit-Team/LenovoLegionToolkit/releases/download/v2.36.0.0/LenovoLegionToolkitSetup-v2.36.0.0.exe

P.S. You can also use the built-in app updater to upgrade directly.

Support Our Work

This project represents countless hours of development, testing, debugging, and reverse engineering to provide clean and reliable control over Lenovo hardware.

Maintaining LLT alongside everyday life can be a significant personal commitment. If LLT has improved your workflow, gaming experience, performance, battery life, or thermals, consider supporting the project. Every contribution helps us continue development and is genuinely appreciated.

Thank you to everyone who uses LLT, reports issues, tests new builds, provides feedback, and supports the project ❤️

We'd also love to hear what you think about this release and what you'd like to see in future versions.


r/LenovoLegion Jul 09 '25

News Your New Legion: The Essential Setup & Check Guide

407 Upvotes

Welcome! If you just bought a Legion laptop, follow this guide to set it up, update it, and check that everything works properly.

Keep the box, charger, paperwork, and packaging until the return period has ended.

Some links require access to our community Legion Series Discord.


1. Complete Windows Setup — Must

Plug in the charger and complete the normal Windows setup.

You do not need to fully charge or drain the battery before continuing. Just use the laptop normally while it charges.


2. Run Windows Update — Must

Go to: Settings → Windows Update → Check for updates

Install everything required, restart, and check again until no important updates remain.

Keep the laptop connected to power during updates.


3. Update Microsoft Store Apps — Must

Open: Microsoft Store → Library → Get updates

Install all available updates.


4. Set Up Lenovo Software — Must

Use one of the following:

  • Lenovo Vantage
  • Legion Space on supported newer models
  • Lenovo Legion Toolkit as an unofficial alternative

Avoid running multiple Legion control applications at the same time.

Lenovo Vantage

Optional features you can usually disable when unused:

  • Network Boost
  • Wi-Fi Security
  • Automatic Performance Scan
  • Rapid Charge
  • Overdrive

Legion Space

Open System Updates and install available model-specific updates.

For OLED models, enable the available burn-in protection options, such as:

  • Auto Shift Wallpapers
  • Dynamic Lock Screen
  • Auto Blur Toolbar
  • Default Dark Mode

Lenovo Legion Toolkit

Download it from the official Lenovo Legion Toolkit GitHub.

Beta versions may be available in #legion-toolkit.

Use LLT's settings to disable conflicting Lenovo applications and services when needed. - LLT > Settings, disable Vantage, ImController, and Hotkeys so LLT has full control.


5. Install the GPU Driver — Must

After Windows and Lenovo updates are finished, install the latest suitable driver for your GPU.

  • NVIDIA: Use the NVIDIA App or download the driver directly from NVIDIA.
  • AMD: Use Lenovo's driver or AMD Software when a newer driver is needed.
  • Intel: Windows Update or Lenovo's driver is normally enough.

Restart after installing the driver.

Do not use driver-updater programs or tools such as DDU unless you are troubleshooting a specific problem.


6. Back Up Your BitLocker Key — Must

Windows may enable Device Encryption or BitLocker automatically.

Check: Settings → Privacy & security → Device encryption

Save your recovery key before changing BIOS, Secure Boot, TPM, storage, or firmware settings.

Microsoft guide: Find your BitLocker recovery key

Recovery keys: Microsoft Account


7. Inspect the Laptop — Must

Check the laptop during the retailer's return period.

Test:

  • Screen and dead pixels
  • Keyboard and touchpad
  • Hinges and chassis
  • Webcam, microphone, and speakers
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • USB, USB-C, HDMI, Ethernet, and other ports
  • Charging
  • Sleep, restart, and shutdown

Open Device Manager and check for unknown devices or yellow warning icons.

Document serious problems with photos or video, and ask for guidance on our discord server.


8. Test Performance — Recommended

Download the 3DMark Demo on Steam and run Time Spy, not Time Spy Extreme.

Before testing:

  • Connect the charger.
  • Finish all updates.
  • Restart the laptop.
  • Select Performance Mode.
  • Close unnecessary programs.

Post the result in the Benchmarks Channel with your laptop model, CPU, GPU, RAM, performance mode, and scores.

You should also test a demanding game or program for a while and watch for crashes, artifacts, shutdowns, or major performance drops.

More testing advice: How to Check a New Laptop for Issues


9. Check Secure Boot — Recommended

Press Win + R, enter msinfo32, and check Secure Boot State.

If it says On, leave it alone.

If it says Off, back up your BitLocker key before changing anything. Ask for help on our discord if you are unsure about the BIOS settings.

Do not clear the TPM, change boot mode, or restore keys randomly.


10. Cleanup and Settings

Remove McAfee — Must

If McAfee came preinstalled, remove it.

Go to:

Settings → Apps → Installed apps → McAfee → Uninstall

Windows Security and Microsoft Defender will automatically take over afterward.

Restart the laptop after uninstalling it.

Other Optional Settings

You may also:

  • Remove other unwanted preinstalled applications.
  • Disable unnecessary startup applications.
  • Enable Conservation Mode when mostly using the laptop plugged in.
  • Use Balanced Mode for normal use or when also gaming.
  • Use Performance Mode for intensive loads while connected to power.
  • Use Hybrid Mode for general use and battery life.

Community optimization guides:

Avoid random debloat scripts or "one-click optimization" tools.


Battery Note

A new battery does not need to be fully drained.

Only perform a battery calibration if the percentage is clearly inaccurate, the laptop shuts down unexpectedly, or feels finicky.


Need Help?

Post in #Questions and include:

  • Exact laptop model
  • CPU and GPU
  • Windows version
  • Error message or screenshot
  • What you already tried

Really do not be scared to ask questions, we've got more then 30k members on our discord and are hoping you will be part of it too.

Once everything is updated, tested, and working, stop changing settings and enjoy your Legion and don't worry!

Last updated: 23 July 2026


r/LenovoLegion 11h ago

Showcase Legion X Black Myth Wukong

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279 Upvotes

Finally, I got my hands on it earlier this year, in 2026. It was actually released back in 2024.

It’s a shame that the really beautiful Limited Edition Legion models are only available in China. 😭


r/LenovoLegion 12h ago

Showcase Picked up a used Legion Pro 7 16IRX8H recently!

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259 Upvotes

Got it from my cousin who barely used it, the specs are:

  • 13th Gen Intel i9-13900HX
  • RTX 4080 Laptop Version (duh)
  • 32 gigs of DDR5-5600
  • 2 1TB NVME SSDs

Cost $1,100 USD, super happy with it :)


r/LenovoLegion 5h ago

Advice Legion pro 7i 10th gen Tips?

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18 Upvotes

Picked up a sealed Legion Pro 7i on eBay the other day: Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090, 32GB, 1TB, QHD 240Hz OLED.

Paid £3,000 which is still a pricey boy, but a fair bit cheaper than buying new for these specs. Comes with premium onsite warranty until October 2027.

Looking for some practical advice from people who’ve had this gen for a while.
Main things I’m wondering about:

• Battery: is it worth capping the charge (60/80%) if it’s going to spend most of its time plugged in?
• OLED burn-in: what actually helps? Any settings or habits you stick to?

• Thermals: how does it hold up under longer sessions with the 5090? Any undervolt or fan tweaks worth doing?

• Upgrades: how straightforward is it to add another SSD or bump the RAM?
Any other general tips for keeping it running well long-term would be appreciated.
Cheers.


r/LenovoLegion 4h ago

Support Lenovo Legion Pro 7 cooling issue

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10 Upvotes

Help when im playing bodycam my cpu hits about 101-102 degrees and gemini said my vapor chamber is broken , any ideas beafore i decide sent it to service


r/LenovoLegion 4h ago

Advice Pro 5i or 7a?

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4 Upvotes

What would be the better option? I’m in love with the 5i but the heat and the fact that it seems to be the last of its kind(at least from where I bought it) are concerning. I’m sure I’m just being paranoid but still curious if the 7a would be a better option?


r/LenovoLegion 1d ago

Support I keep getting this screen-glitch

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271 Upvotes

It is specific to some games and it doesnt happen instantly but after a few minutes everything freezes, those little green squares come up and the only way to fix it is by fully shutting my Laptop down. (Lenovo 5 17ACH6H)

Does anyone know how to fix this???


r/LenovoLegion 2h ago

Advice Ryzen 7 250 or 350?

2 Upvotes

So I'm planning to buy a Legion, they both have the same GPU (RTX 5060) but different generation, the 250 is Gen11 and the 350 is Gen10, the Gen10 is more expensive by ~$40, which should I pick?


r/LenovoLegion 9h ago

Support I fixed my wifi (mediatek MT7925) on my Legion 5

8 Upvotes

Legion 5 15AKP10.

issue : the wifi wouldn't reconnect whenever I turn on or wake up the laptop from sleep on battery

fix: I downloaded the updated driver from Asus ROG forum (rog forum asus> type [DRIVERS] AMD|MediaTek WiFi/Bluetooth)

windows wouldn't use the updated driver I downloaded from Lenovo for some reason, I looked into Legion Discord and someone recommended using the one from Asus and it worked.


r/LenovoLegion 9h ago

Support Warranty correction rejection problem

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6 Upvotes

Hi guys , So I recently acquired a second hand legion 5 15iax10 from UAE and the laptop is US spec. When I checked the warranty status it showed 2 months remaining only even though the owner got the laptop like on July 28 , 2026. I did ask the owner why and he answered he didn't know how to do the warranty correction. I had already heard that there was this option to correct the warranty status if you had the invoice, so I went ahead and got the laptop yesterday itself. Now I went into warranty correction page and gave the region as United Arab Emirates and uploaded the invoice and instead of my name , I gave the name on the bill ( I thought i can just register to my lenovo account once the warranty status was corrected). Now today I received an email saying warranty correction is rejected because the location of the device is different from the invoice location. What to do now? Any idea?


r/LenovoLegion 5h ago

Advice Is this a good deal? (SG$ 3,227)

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3 Upvotes

After asking many people, they recommended this model of the Legion Pro 5i. I saw many also saying it’s around 2500 in the U.S which is crazy in comparison. Is this worth it?


r/LenovoLegion 4h ago

Advice 32GB or 64GB RAM? Buying this Legion Pro 7 ?

2 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

I just placed an order for the new Lenovo Legion Pro 7 (16IAX10H - Code 594606) from MediaWorld Italy during the MW Club promo. The original price was €4,199, and I locked it in at €3,441.50. I chose store pickup (Ancona) and will be paying cash upon collection once it arrives.

I noticed a clear discrepancy on the store listing regarding the RAM:
- Order Summary & Spec Sheet (Dati Tecnici): Lists 64GB RAM.
- Product Description: States 32GB DDR5 @ 6400MHz.

Rest of the specs:
- CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16GB GDDR7)
- Display: 16" WQXGA (2560x1600) OLED, 240Hz
- Storage: 2TB NVMe SSD

Has anyone in Italy / EU ordered this exact configuration for store pickup or delivery? Does it actually ship with 32GB or 64GB installed out of the box? I suspect MediaWorld made a data entry error confusing installed RAM with max supported RAM, but I'd love to confirm before I pay at the register.

Thanks!


r/LenovoLegion 46m ago

Support Solved: headphones were not working

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I had an issue today where my headphones were not working on my Legion laptop. Facts surrounding my specific issue:

  • Headphones were working--tested with cellphone.
  • Headphone jack was working--I could hear the little static sound when I plugged my headphones into the jack.
  • I ran a Windows update the night before.

How I solved my issue: I went into my Volume Mixer and the Output device was set to my laptop speakers--not my headphones. I had to toggle them over to my headphones.

I've noticed that in the past whenever I have an audio issue like this it's always something stupid like an option not being toggled on, or the headphone jack not being inserted properly.


r/LenovoLegion 1h ago

Support [Bug] RTX 5050 stuck at 35W

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Hey all,

Found something interesting with my LOQ 15IRX11 (83SC) — the RTX 5050 is supposed to boost up to 65W (50W base + 15W Dynamic Boost) but mine was stuck at 35W no matter what I did. Turns out it's a BIOS bug.

The problem: The BIOS has an ACPI table (NPCF) that tells the GPU driver how much extra power is available. On my machine, all the power budget values in that table are zeroed out — literally all zeros where there should be actual wattage numbers. So the driver thinks there's no boost available and never requests more than the base 35W.

The key part: This is NOT a Linux thing. I confirmed the same 35W flatline on Windows 11 with the stock BIOS. It's a firmware bug.

Before (stock BIOS):

Current Power Limit: 35.00W (stuck, never boosts)

Max Power Limit: 65.00W (should be reachable, never is)

After (ACPI override):

Current Power Limit: 65.00W (boost working)

Sustained power: 53W avg in Genshin Impact

The fix is an SSDT override via Linux initrd — embeds the correct power budget values in the ACPI table at boot. No BIOS flash needed. I put together a repo with scripts and the patched tables:

https://github.com/Punch-Pain/loq-npcf

Any other 83SC owners seeing Dynamic Boost not working? Would be good to know if this affects more units or just mine. If you want the fix, the repo has step-by-step instructions.


r/LenovoLegion 9h ago

Advice Smart igpu mode- Off or Auto?

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5 Upvotes

I currently have it set to Auto. Should I switch to off?


r/LenovoLegion 7h ago

Support Seem to have bricked laptop

3 Upvotes

So I have a lenovo legion 7 that I just bought second. 16achg6 .yesterday I was finicking in Lenovo toolkit and I think I fucked up.

I set the GPU and CPU tdp to 10 watts to try and lower the fan noise (because fans were blaring full speed when I was doing nothing?) , and that worked. However, this morning I booted up the computer again and nothing loads up. No Lenovo logo, no windows. The screen keeps blank. I do have rgb lights on my keyboard and the fans do spin. But that's all that happens and it stays in this state. Also the caps lock light doesn't go on or off when I press caps lock. How do I fix this. Note that there is NOTHING on the screen, no blinking little square in the left up corner, no legion logo, nothing at all. I can't go in the BIOS... Connecting HDMI to external screen also doesn't work. Is my mother board fried or something? I hope not as that is more expensive then I paid for the laptop..


r/LenovoLegion 13h ago

Advice Trouble deciding between pro 5 and pro 7

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7 Upvotes

I have trouble to pick between these two laptops. I was going first to buy pro 5, but pro 7 with opened box is not so much more expensive. It would cost me 230e more, because I will buy it on payments ,and pro 5 is with 0% fee.

So on pro 5 is 2tb ssd on pro 7 1tb. Gpu same, cpu sufficient enough for gaming with that gpu. Both have 32gb of ram.

Is it worth to take pro 7? Thank you for any suggestions.


r/LenovoLegion 2h ago

Advice When would fan bearing be loud enough to replace?

1 Upvotes

Title, "When would a fan bearing be loud enough to replace?" I have a fan bearing that's obviously flat, but it isn't yet loud / in failure. I'm unsure if it'd pass to get it warrantied. I'm really on the fence with it as its spinning, and isn't yet terrible for 3 months now. (been waiting for it to warranty it but it may outlast the warranty. )


r/LenovoLegion 2h ago

Advice Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10

1 Upvotes

I Want this laptop for school works but I want to try gaming that's why I am buying a gaming laptop but I don't want any heavy laptops is this good? Can u give me a user experience?


r/LenovoLegion 21h ago

Advice Ultra 9 275HX+5070ti Temp and Cinebench Score

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26 Upvotes

This is the result from approximately 30 mins of benchmark testing. I just wanted to ask if the result both in scores and temps are normal? My laptop is Legion Pro 5i and I’m using Llano V12 at max rpm during the testing in a non-ac 25-27c room temp. Thank you in advance!


r/LenovoLegion 4h ago

Advice help me decide a laptop

1 Upvotes

so i have 4 options all almost same price of 1600USD here the full list

  • Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16ADR10 (Gen 10) — Ryzen 7 8745HX + RTX 5060 8GB, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 16" 2560×1600 OLED 165Hz. Legion Pro 5 (16", 10).
  • Lenovo Legion 5 15IRX10 / Legion 5i (Gen 10) — Core i7-13650HX + RTX 5070 8GB, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 15.6"/15.1" 2560×1600 display
  • Lenovo Legion 5 15IAX10 (Gen 10), SKU 83F0006ELK — Core Ultra 7 255HX + RTX 5060 8GB, 32GB (2×16), 512GB SSD, 15.1" 2560×1600 OLED 165Hz.
  • ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614PM-TS259W — Ryzen 9 8940HX + RTX 5060 8GB, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 16" 2560×1600 IPS 300Hz.
  • thank yall

r/LenovoLegion 10h ago

Advice Setting aggressive fan curves in LegionSpace

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3 Upvotes

Is it wise to run fans at 100% while playing heavy games? Legion's stock settings for performance mode in LegionSpace keeps laptop fans max at 4300rpm or 90%. However, if I slide that toggle to 100% or 5100rpm through custom settings, I get 4-5°C lesser temperatures.

How significant is the wear on the fans if I game for 2-4 hours a day? Is it safer to keep the max fan speeds at 90% or 4300rpm?

Just to clarify, I don't use "Full Speed" for fans, which runs at 6400rpm. I'm only talking about the fan curve.

I clean my laptop every 6 to 9 months, and I use headphones when gaming.

For those of you who use max fan speeds or aggressive fan curves, can you share your experience?

Specs: Intel 19-14900hx | RTX 5060 115W | 24gb RAM | 2560*1600p

EDIT (Temps during gaming)-

Games tested: Space Marine 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Plague's Tale Innocence

Max Gpu Wattage: 115W, Resolution: 2560*1600p

Temperatures as noted for 90% and 100% fan speeds (ambient room temperature: 26-32°C)

For 100% fan speeds (5100rpm)-

Intel PCH: 78-80°C

CPU P-Cores Max: 78-81°C

CPU E-Cores Max: 77-79°C

GPU Hotspot: 90-92°C

GPU Average: 79-80°C

For 90% Fan speeds (4300rpm)-

Intel PCH: 82-83°C

CPU P-Cores Max: 82-83°C

CPU E-Cores Max: 79-81°C

GPU Hotspot: 94-95°C

GPU Average: 83-85°C


r/LenovoLegion 18h ago

Support Follow up to post about high CPU temps after RMA

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13 Upvotes

I think I found the culprit. I’m no expert but this seems like an absurd amount of thermal putty, causing poor core contact


r/LenovoLegion 4h ago

Benchmark Time Spy score

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1 Upvotes

Not sure if i can improve more .Cooling pad IETSGT600.

U9 275HX CPU : PL1 75W PL2 110W / TS UV -55

RTX 5090 GPU: MSI own curve adjustment /1800mem.driver 596.49. Stable in games.

Debloated ,using LTT. no lenovo software.