| Feature | Status | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ✅ Fully Working | | | Bluetooth | ✅ Working | LDAC codec requires Magisk patch | | Audio/Speakers | ✅ Working | Harman Kardon tuning is lost (generic audio) | | Stylus (M-Pen) | ⚠️ Partial | Basic touch works; pressure sensitivity is broken on GSIs | | Camera | ⚠️ Buggy | Front camera works in LineageOS 20; Rear crashes often. | | Auto-Rotate | ✅ Working | Requires correct vendor patch | | LTE/4G (BAH2-L09) | ⚠️ Intermittent | Data works; VoLTE is dead. | | HDMI over USB-C | ❌ Broken | No custom ROM supports video out on Kirin chips. |
Unofficial nightly builds for the "m5_tab" series (including the M5 Lite) are actively maintained, providing the most current security patches and a clean Android experience. OpenKirin Project: huawei mediapad m5 lite custom rom new
✅ Updated Android Security Patches ✅ Bloatware-free experience ✅ Smooth UI experience | Feature | Status | Notes | |
, the developer community continues to maintain unofficial builds: HUAWEI Global LineageOS 22.2 (Android 15): | Unofficial nightly builds for the "m5_tab" series
: Since the M5 Lite supports Project Treble , you can flash GSIs like AOSP 10 (QUACK) or newer Android 11/12 versions. This is often the best way to get modern Android features on the global BAH2 models.
The only hope for a “new” custom ROM would be: