[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-03 Thread fabio
Hi. I have Lenovo G50-80. No way to apply the fix, since I'm not able to load Ubuntu. I had dual boot Win 10- Ubuntu 17.10. Didn't know about the bug, so I deleted Ubuntu partition. Now, with original HDD, I have Grub that: "GNU GRUB version 2.02~beta2-36ubuntu11.2 Minimal Bash-like line

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-03 Thread Juan Felipe
Hello guys, Installing the kernel reported in the bug description step #8 by @'Anthony Wong (anthonywong)' finally solved my problem. Dear @'Anthony Wong (anthonywong)' thank you so much for spending your invaluable time solving this problem. Grettings from Colombia! -- You received this bug

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-03 Thread Ahmed Ibrahim
suggested fix by Anthony Wong in the description fixed the issue on Lenovo Y50-70. Many thanks -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-03 Thread Sven Jacobsen
Step 8 of the updated description on top of the page has solved this issue on a Lenovo Yoga 300 (Ubuntu 17.10) and a Ideapad 100-14IBY (Ubuntu 16.04LTS). Thanks to everybody. Hats off, true piece of master work. I am sorry, if I have written something too emotional. -- You received this bug

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-03 Thread Paul Hawkins
The second kernel from step 8 of the new description has solved the problem on my Lenovo S20-30 touch. Thanks for fixing. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-03 Thread Leó Kolbeinsson
Re #446 Just for the record - also solved and also running Acer Aspire E3 -111 - P60s with InsydeH20 BIOS. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-03 Thread Francesco
The problem linked to the bios has Just solved thank to your new instructions (Acer Aspire es1-111m). Thank you guys! -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-03 Thread Mika Westerberg
This particular bug cannot affect Dell XPS 13 9350 as it is based on Skylake and the intel-spi driver does not even support it. However, in order to boot Linux I think you need at least to switch the SATA controller to AHCI mode as described in:

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-03 Thread Per Ekelund
Possible problem with Dell XPS 13 9350. Upgraded to 17.10 before christmas, with kernel ...19. Sudden freeze, when doing powercycle I got a "no bootable device found". I was able to update the BIOS but with no luck. Then I booted 17.04 from USB but Linux was unable to find the disk. However the

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-03 Thread Christian List
Hi there, so it feels I am a special case of this. I am running Linux Mint 18.3 as my main distro. However to check a problem with standby based on Ubuntu I tried to run Ubuntu 17.10 from USB. Since then I have the same trouble to save my BIOS, etc. However Linux Mint is starting from hard

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-03 Thread Francesco
** Description changed: Description: An update to linux kernel on Ubuntu 17.10 that enabled the intel-spi-* drivers made Insyde BIOS unusable. Main issues were Settings being not stored, USB Boot impossible and EFI entries read-only. Fix: The issue was fixed in Kernel Version

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-03 Thread Anthony Wong
The description of this bug has been updated for how to repair affected BIOS. If you are still suffering from this issue and the Ubuntu system on your laptop is functional, please give it a try. Including the solution into v4.13 kernel is being investigated. However, if you can no longer boot to

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-03 Thread Anthony Wong
** Description changed: Description: An update to linux kernel on Ubuntu 17.10 that enabled the intel-spi-* drivers made Insyde BIOS unusable. Main issues were Settings being not stored, USB Boot impossible and EFI entries read-only. Fix: The issue was fixed in Kernel Version

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-03 Thread Joseph Salisbury
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Re: [Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-03 Thread Leó Kolbeinsson
On 3.1.2018 10:06, Mika Westerberg wrote: > Sorry about the delay but we wanted to make sure the proposed fix can > recover the two test systems we have reliably before asking others to > try it. > > I've attached a patch to this bug that should fix the still affected > systems. It applies on top

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-03 Thread Ubuntu Foundations Team Bug Bot
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[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-03 Thread Leó Kolbeinsson
Ref #439 Mika I installed the kernel from your link with the patch and my Acer E3 - 111 notebook with the InsydeH20 BIOS is still not saving changes. In order to boot form USB i still have to boot GRUB2 - select c for prompt and then exit and wait for the PXE application to exit and USB drive is

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-03 Thread Mika Westerberg
Sorry about the delay but we wanted to make sure the proposed fix can recover the two test systems we have reliably before asking others to try it. I've attached a patch to this bug that should fix the still affected systems. It applies on top of v4.15-rc6 and I'll be sending it upstream as well.

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-03 Thread Davide Prati
I really need some ideas, here's my situation: I formatted my SSD, my BIOS is in UEFI mode with secure boot enabled and i can't change any settings. I can only boot from PXE over network ipv4 / ipv6. I tried to install ubuntu on my SSD with another computer but an user noticed me that EFI boot

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-02 Thread Jeff80z
I dont have any issue with new ubuntu on lenovo ideapad310 amd A10.I play on bios like piano,swap original hdd with win10 to ssd with ubuntu,change bios from legacy to uefi.Boot from usb,cdrom and NO ISSUE!!! Even when newest release burn my laptop i stay with ubuntu.Before judge ubuntu creators

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-02 Thread Leó Kolbeinsson
reply to Juan Felipe (hacktt) #435 yes a few steps closer Yes I also booted into Windows 10 GUI and tried to re-flash the BIOS. I am running InsidyeH ver 1.37 and that is the latest version for my machine so I was unable to update. My uderstanding is that you can only flash a new version -

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-02 Thread Juan Felipe
Hello guys, I want to add some updates for some of you that still has some hard problems with your laptops.. As @'Leó Kolbeinsson (leok)' said in #411 and @'Anthony M. (thatanthonyguy)' confirmed in #428 and #430 and then @'Leó Kolbeinsson (leok)' reply back again in #433, this can let you boot

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-02 Thread Anthony M.
#433 - I was able to fix my laptop thanks to you! I really appreciate the help Leo! :) Strangely, it seems like the Legacy fix works for Acers running the InsYde BIOS, but UEFI still remains broken for some. As for potential fixes, has anyone tried installing Ubuntu 17.10 (Here's a spin of

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-02 Thread Leó Kolbeinsson
Regarding #430 Anthony - Yes this is what I also reported in # 411 - What I find interesting is that my laptop was in Legacy mode when the bug hit and of course still is. And though I have the workaround do boot from USB I still cannot chamge the settings in the InsYde BIOS - which means the

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-02 Thread Jeremy Keiper
On my Flex 3, updating Ubuntu to kernel 4.14.9 does _not_ help. Has anyone tried a 4.15.0 RC with success? #384, I experienced the same thing and seems like the only way to get the Flex 3 to boot to the Ubuntu installation was to remove the battery, unplug the CMOS battery, and remove and

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-02 Thread edenbar
Hi how i fix this after i format my hdd?? How i boot somthing? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models To

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-02 Thread Anthony M.
I'm now able to boot from my USB. The kernel update thankfully resolved this issue. Booting into GRUB, entering the command line and typing "exit" seems to have worked for me. Of course, this was after I installed Kernel 4.14.9. Thank you all for the help! ** Description changed:

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-02 Thread Anthony M.
#424: I've installed the following kernel images and headers: http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v4.14.9/linux- headers-4.14.9-041409_4.14.9-041409.201712251541_all.deb linux-image-4.14.9-041409-generic_4.14.9-041409.201712251541_amd64.deb Booted into Ubuntu 17.10 with the newly

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-02 Thread HankB
The kernel update worked for my Lenovo Y50-70 and I can now boot from USB. Thanks all for those who helped to fix this. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-02 Thread Anthony Wong
** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Assignee: ramdas chormale (ramdaschormale) => (unassigned) -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-02 Thread Sondre Nervik
#426 Derek: I understand how you feel, but first of all Ubuntu states that they are not liable for such issues in their disclaimers. They also have LTS versions which have less problems and more support, nobody were forced to upgrade to 17.10. I agree that it's a major blow to their respect and

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-02 Thread Anthony Wong
** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu Artful) Assignee: Derek Ashby (delsubuntu) => (unassigned) -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-02 Thread Derek Ashby
How the fuck am I or anyone supposed to do anything when the USB ports don't work & that's your only way of getting media onto their e notebooks. You blow your own horns about how great you are, find some half arse fix that doesn't make sense to new users wanting to try a Linux system (& selected

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-02 Thread ramdas chormale
** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Assignee: (unassigned) => ramdas chormale (ramdaschormale) -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-02 Thread Sondre Nervik
I have a Lenovo Ideapad 100-15IBY 80MJ with the same problem, can't do changes in BIOS and can't boot from other media. I have tried switching kernels (4.14.9, 4.14.10 and 4.15-rc6) but it doesn't help. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-02 Thread edenbar
Hi antonywhat is the way of installing? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models To manage notifications about

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-01 Thread Anthony M.
UPDATE (Acer Swift SF314-52): The problem is semi-resolved. I found a way around by performing a USB Install using Legacy Mode. ** Description changed: Description: An update to linux kernel on Ubuntu 17.10 that enabled the intel-spi-* drivers made Insyde BIOS unusable. Main issues were

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-01 Thread Anthony M.
This bug affects the following Acer model as well (I've confirmed it as of now, please add it to the affected models list): Acer Swift SF314-52 I've installed the kernel 4.14.9 and can confirm that the USB Boot option is still unavailable. I'll try to install 4.15 and get back to you. **

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-01 Thread Leó Kolbeinsson
Re: #420 Tried the mainline in your link (4.15RC6) with no change for Acer Aspire E3 - 111 with Insyde Bios. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-01 Thread Kai-Heng Feng
Please try the mainline Linux kernel with intel-spi enabled: http://people.canonical.com/~khfeng/linux-4.15-intel-spi/ -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-01 Thread Hernán Alvarez
I have the one that ukuu installed, I'm now downloading the Ubuntu- compiled ones. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-01 Thread Hernán Alvarez
Just installed 4.15-rc6 and it doesn't even have the intel-spi driver compiled... -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-01 Thread serj.kzv
Hi Juan Felipe (hacktt), I have got HP 15-ac159ur laptop and Ubuntu 17.10 is fine for me. All functions except Hibernation work fine. Only one small problem with artefact in EFI that I have been seeing by typing "efibootmgr" command. I have fixed that according that article:

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-01 Thread serj.kzv
Hi Juan Felipe (hacktt), I have got HP 15-ac159ur laptop and Ubuntu 17.10 is fine for me. All functions except Hibernation works fine. Only one small problem with artefact in EFI that I have been seeing by typing "efibootmgr" command. I have fixed that according that article:

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2018-01-01 Thread Leó Kolbeinsson
Happy New Year! Acer Aspire E3-111-P605 with Insyde BIOS in legacy mode when updated to lubuntu 17.10 resulting in the problem unable to boot from USB or save changes in the BIOS. My solution was to upgrade the kernel to 4.14.10. Still unable to make any changes in BIOS. However when booting

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-31 Thread Juan Felipe
** Description changed: Description: An update to linux kernel on Ubuntu 17.10 that enabled the intel-spi-* drivers made Insyde BIOS unusable. Main issues were Settings being not stored, USB Boot impossible and EFI entries read-only. Fix: The issue was fixed in Kernel Version

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-31 Thread Bassem Gamea
Yes Steve I am sure , i knew about this page here after i posted on askubuntu at this link https://askubuntu.com/questions/988361/bios-corrupted-with-ubuntu-17-10-no-uefi-boot-or-saving-changes since this time i am still trying to fix it, even deleted all hard disk , install windows 8 , install

Re: [Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-31 Thread Steve Langasek
On December 31, 2017 12:43:20 PM PST, Bassem Gamea <1734...@bugs.launchpad.net> wrote: >The fix 4.14.9 not working for DELL Inspiron 5551 , I also removed >17.10 and installed 16.04 from CD , USB still can't boot , and the same >, no change If you are able to boot from cd and install Ubuntu

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-31 Thread Walter Lapchynski
Amidst all the noise here, I thought it might be good to summarize some things and perhaps get them confirmed. Affected distros: * Ubuntu * Antergos and if the kernel bug attached is the same as this one: * Arch * Fedora Note: every distro with the right kernel has the potential for the

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-31 Thread Alex Friis
Just wishing you all a Happy New Year, in which we hopefully are going to unbrick our boxes :-) -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-31 Thread tobia antoniolli
Hello, an update on my situation, just for the guys with bricked systems: try elementary os somehow I've managed to install Elementary OS via USB, I do not know how that worked - I've tried with different distros - but the system recognized the ELementary OS USB pen drive ' but only that time, I

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-30 Thread nagato...@hotmail.com
Funcionó para mi, tengo un lenovo G40-80 y desde Junio no podía guardar cambios en la BIOS, no me reconocio ninguna USB en mo live, de ningún S.O wifislax, windows 10 con Rufus, Lubuntu etc. pero si podia botear desde dvd lo que hice fue actualizar el kernel con UkuU y ahora ya pude volver a

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-30 Thread Davide Prati
#386 I tried boot into linux via netboot but secure boot forbids me from install anything. I can boot into grub but "ls -l" command to get UUID doesn't work for the same reason. Can you tell us how to boot into linux to get UUID with secure boot enabled? Or do you have an alternative solution?

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-30 Thread edenbar
Hi i connect my ssd back lenovo create pxe server but lenovo boot write efi nerwork boot failed...i open fdisk on pc when server run and not see uuid of lenovo..what can i do? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-30 Thread Alex Friis
ad #386. Would it be possible to change the UUID of the EFI partition, when having the disk in question mounted/connected as an external drive? Fon instance connecting the disk via a SATA-USB connector and then change the UUID with the windows "diskpart" command? Doing something like the

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-30 Thread Andrés Alcarraz
@razimantv Thanks but I wanted a fresh install. Luckly I didn't have the problem, just installed 17.10 and upgraded kernel ASAP. Maybe lenovo legion Y520 is not affected by the bug at all, or maybe I just was lucky. I took the risk since it sounded that in case something went wrong I could just

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-30 Thread Francesco
I did not understand one thing: you can access the bios but does not save the settings or you can not log in (like me)? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-30 Thread Hernán Alvarez
Hi, I have a Baytrail-based Compal ZAW70 (sold under the brand "Kelyx" in Argentina) which was affected by this bug. I installed using ukuu both 4.14.9 and 4.14.10 kernels without resolving the issue, the UEFI settings remain read only. Just loading the updated SPI driver resolves the issue or

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-30 Thread Raziman T V
@alcarraz (#355): You can always install 17.04 and upgrade to 17.10. This bypasses the problematic kernel versions, that is what I did. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title:

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-30 Thread Michal D.
It destroyed my BIOS on Lenovo Y50-70. Unable to change BIOS settings nor boot through USB devices. I installed windows through bootable partition on another SSD luckily. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-30 Thread Artur
You can't just install system on clean hdd from another pc, UUID of EFI partition will be different. UEFI attempts to boot only from partition with specific UUID. For example: root #efibootmgr -v BootCurrent: 0002 Timeout: 3 seconds BootOrder: 0003,0003,0002,,0004 Boot* CD/DVD Drive

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-30 Thread Davide Prati
i also tried to upgrade kernel with ukuu, after the reboot on the working computer ukuu says 4.14.9 is running. Moving ssd back to lenovo it always show ubuntu boot failed. in attachment a screen of my bios boot page. ** Attachment added: "bios boot page"

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-30 Thread edenbar
Hi davide...same problem as you... pls notice me if you fix this...i lost hope...try everything.. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-30 Thread Davide Prati
Hi alexfriis, i have the same problem of user's post #375. I tried to remove my ssd to install ubuntu from another one. When i move back my sdd to the lenovo laptop it keeps saying: ubuntu boot failed. In boot options i have the voice "ubuntu" in first place, so i don't know why it doesn't

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-30 Thread Alex Friis
Hi edenbar2...@gmail.com. What about moving your HDD temporarily to another PC - one eqvivalent to your 'corrupted' one - and then install a Ubuntu with Kernel 4.14.9. Moving the HDD back to the original should 'cure' you - give it a try! -- You received this bug notification because you are a

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-30 Thread Alex Friis
#376 Didn't you read my PM? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models To manage notifications about this bug go to:

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-30 Thread edenbar
708 people here and even 1 cant help me??? Can someone help just to tell how to fix this problem if i allready format my hard disk..? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title:

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-29 Thread Ankur
Lenovo G50-70 Installing kernel v4.14.9 via ukuu fixed this issue. UKUU Link -> www.teejeetech.in/p/ukuu-kernel-upgrade-utility.html -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title:

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-29 Thread mitweeeeh
Lenovo S20-30 problem fixed by installing kernel 4.14.9 via ukuu. thx to #294 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-29 Thread sultan tell
Z50-70 the problem fixed with 4.14.9 thanks for you #294 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models To manage

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-29 Thread Francesco
** Description changed: Description: An update to linux kernel on Ubuntu 17.10 that enabled the intel-spi-* drivers made Insyde BIOS unusable. Main issues were Settings being not stored, USB Boot impossible and EFI entries read-only. Fix: The issue was fixed in Kernel Version

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-29 Thread Dan
I have tested both 4.14.9 and 4.14.10 (4.14.9-041409-generic, 4.14.10-041410-generic) on my Lenovo Z50-70. I'm happy to add another confirmation to the previous reports that the BIOS/UEFI appears to be returned to fully operational state following installation and running of either of these

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-29 Thread Francesco
Same situation: in my ACER ASPIRE ES1-111M-C1LE after installing ukuu I put linux v4.14.9 and v4.14.10: both don't solve my problems with the bios. my idea was to follow this guide to flash the bios:

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-29 Thread John Relph
Installing 4.4.19-041409 does not seem to work on my Dell Dimension E521, which is to say that I am able to download the packages from kernel.ubuntu.com, and install them apparently successfully. However, the system will not boot that kernel. I am able to boot 4.10.0-42 (from Ubuntu 16.10) but

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-29 Thread allen
** Description changed: Description: An update to linux kernel on Ubuntu 17.10 that enabled the intel-spi-* drivers made Insyde BIOS unusable. Main issues were Settings being not stored, USB Boot impossible and EFI entries read-only. Fix: The issue was fixed in Kernel Version

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-29 Thread Eric
After #265 Acer ES1-111-C1ZM System Bios version V1.13 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Ubuntu 16.04.03LTS original kernel 4.4.0.104 I did as indicated #294 the manipulation ukuu to the kernel 4.14.09. But no boot device choice, new hard drive not detected, etc.. Mathew Hodson >#362-#363< wrote: no

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-29 Thread edenbar
How i fix it when i dont have not ubuntu and no windows on hdd...? Bios boot not work.. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-29 Thread olekcz
According to #351. I'm unable to reflash bios as the grub starts up and the bios patching does not. I cannot boot from any other boot option then Windows after "exit" from grub. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-28 Thread edenbar
Hi...i need help...after i install ubuntu 17.10 i try to install back windows 10...when it fail i take out hdd and format on onther pc...now i have nothing on hdd and cant boot any device any advice how to install os or repair bios efi boot? -- You received this bug notification because you are

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-28 Thread firat kaya
On Toshiba Satellite S50-B-13G problem solved , Awesome -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models To manage

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-28 Thread Hugo Alex
Installing Kernel 4.14.9 doesn't solve the issue in ES1-512-C89Y -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models To manage

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-28 Thread Mathew Hodson
** No longer affects: linux (Ubuntu Xenial) ** No longer affects: linux-hwe-edge (Ubuntu) ** No longer affects: linux-hwe-edge (Ubuntu Artful) ** Package changed: linux (openSUSE) => ubuntu-translations ** No longer affects: ubuntu-translations ** No longer affects: linux-oem (Ubuntu) ** No

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-28 Thread Andrés Alcarraz
@tsmaster #358 I rather use my old laptop with the latest ubuntu until the iso image is fixed. But if I were sure that the possible broken system is recoverable I would take my chances and start using it today. Going back to 16.04 would be way too backwards to me. -- You received this bug

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-28 Thread the-fallen
Solution worked also on my Y50-70. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models To manage notifications about this bug go

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-28 Thread britgreek
Solution in post 294 fixed the problem on our (many) Lenovo G40-30 laptops. Everything back to normal. Right now, I am installing another distro (Peppermint 8) until Ubuntu 17.10 iso is fixed. Million thanks to those who fixed the issue without the need for any hardware repair or replacement. To

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-28 Thread Ahmed Ibrahim
#354 @axt (axt.) okay have you used this method on another laptop & succeeded ? if you did what was it's model ? & was it's BIOS version the latest one already ? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-28 Thread Stefan Tsanev
@Andrés Alcarraz, My suggestion is to use Ubuntu 16.04 LTS instead and there will be no problems for you at all. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-28 Thread bford16
Installing kernel 4.14.9 does not resolve this issue on Lenovo Flex 3-1120. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-28 Thread Jeremie Tamburini
Hi, Another main problem is that the *buntu 17.10 ISO images are still down-loadable. Not all the users read linux news and are aware of this bad bug. Unfortunately a warning on the ubuntu.com download page is not enough. There are infinite ways to reach the download links of the 17.10. Also,

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-28 Thread Andrés Alcarraz
Question, does anyone knows if it is safe to install ubuntu 17.10 in a lenovo legion Y52o? I don't see it listed in the known affected models. Also if I install it and it affects the BIOS, installing the 4.14.9 kernel would fix it? I've just acquired that laptop, but purchased before the bug was

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-28 Thread axt
@Ahmed Ibrahim (n0krashy), I wrote "suppose" and "could". I don't have this notebook. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-28 Thread Ahmed Ibrahim
#351 @axt (axt.) are you sure that is safe for lenovo Y50-70 ? & will it fix the problem ? have you tried it by yourself ? I'm afraid of reflashing the BIOS as I already have the latest BIOS version so I have to extract the BIOS.exe installation file & manipulate the platform.ini to allow

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-28 Thread nic00
Thank you very much, on my lenovo y50-70 the new linux kernel unlocked bios. Great job -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-28 Thread axt
> What can I do with Lenovo Y50-70 with Windows 10 Only? Ubuntu is removed. olekcz, hm, do you have _this_ UEFI issue? I suppose, (re-)flashing of the last UEFI version (https://tinyurl.com/ycq52ba5) could solve the problem, it's a Windows executable. -- You received this bug notification

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-28 Thread Anthony Wong
@Nico (symbolwraith) Yes, that is okay, 4.13.0-21 is safe and does not cause this issue again. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-28 Thread Nico
Is it okay if I immediately switch back to 4.13.0.21 kernel after the problem is fixed? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO

Re: [Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-28 Thread Leó Kolbeinsson
Exit from grub will also boot linux on a USB stick or CD-rom... On 28.12.2017 12:05, olekcz wrote: > What can I do with Lenovo Y50-70 with Windows 10 Only? Ubuntu is > removed. I have secure boot enabled. Cannot boot from any option, tried > all of the boot possibilities. Luckily after "exit"

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-28 Thread olekcz
What can I do with Lenovo Y50-70 with Windows 10 Only? Ubuntu is removed. I have secure boot enabled. Cannot boot from any option, tried all of the boot possibilities. Luckily after "exit" from grub I'm able to select Windows boot. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-28 Thread Anthony Wong
** CVE added: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2017-5703 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models To

[Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-28 Thread Shaleghi
This solution worked for my Lenovo Y50-70 https://askubuntu.com/questions/984043/unable-to-make-changes-in-bios- after-17-10-installation/989771#989771 PS follow step 3 to the letter -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

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