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Lenovo Quietly Pull Legion Go BIOS Update That Bricked Handhelds With No Explanation

Lenovo has quietly pulled the N3CN42WW BIOS update for the Legion Go from its support page. If you were to go to the page now, you’ll see that the latest BIOS update is listed as N3CN40WW, which was released back in January of this year, with the problematic BIOS no longer on offer. Lenovo’s actions […] The post Lenovo Quietly Pull Legion Go BIOS Update That Bricked Handhelds With No Explanation…

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Lenovo Quietly Pull Legion Go BIOS Update That Bricked Handhelds With No Explanation

Lenovo has removed the N3CN42WW BIOS update for the Legion Go from its support page after users reported that the update caused their handhelds to be bricked. The update was released earlier in the year, but Lenovo has now listed the previous BIOS update, N3CN40WW, as the latest version. Several Legion Go owners experienced a black screen when trying to install the problematic update, although the power button, controller LEDs, and internal components appeared functional.

Some users even had to send their devices to Lenovo's service centers, only to find out that the warranty had already expired and they would need to pay a service fee exceeding RM1,000. Lenovo has not provided a public explanation or apology for the removal of the update, nor has the company offered any compensation to affected users.

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