Any opinion?: firmware choice: Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T810 - Galaxy Tab S2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Any opinion?: firmware choice: Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T810 [moved from Android General Q&A]
I'm looking for best bets for choosing a good firmware update for this older SM-T810 tablet that I still like. It is Wifi-only.
The tablet recently got very flaky on Android 5 so I let it install an auto-downloaded image for Android 6. The new image probably came from Samsung since I was told at purchase that device had official Samsung firmware for Android 5.1.1. (see ABOUT DEVICE below)
Things got worse using the new Android 6 image, so bad that I'm ready to install new firmware by sideloading.
1. Since the device was rooted by prior owner (see: DEVICE HISTORY below for details) I am guessing I have little to gain by sticking with an official Samsung image--unless nothing else works. Does that sound right? And, does anything prevent me from going the non-Samsung route?
2. If it makes sense at this point to try a non-Samsung image, my question for folks here boils down to this: where am I likely to have the best luck finding a build that will work well on the device? For example, I wonder
who are the most experienced makers of firmware for this older tablet?
and which version of Android--7 or 8? Should I avoid 8 or go for it?
(I've seen an unofficial Lineage OS build for Android 8. I believe that Android 7 builds exist, too.)
Thanks for any suggestions.
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MORE:
(I've waited so long to update because a) I seldom use the tablet and b) seller said that he'd had problems with a German Nougat and had reverted to official Android 5.1.1. )
[ABOUT DEVICE:
## 190425 from Settings / About device
- SM-T810 Model
- 6.0.1 Android version
- 3.10.9-7767647 Kernel version
[email protected] #1
Mon Apr 25 19:57:48 KST 2016
- April 2, 2016 Android security patch level
- MMB29K.T810XXU2CPD9 Build number (aka firmware no.)
- Enforcing SE for Android status
SEPF_SECMOBILE_6.0.1_0010
Mon Apr 25 20:17:25 2016
- MDF v2.0 Release 6 Security software version
VPN v1.4 Release 6.1
- KNOX 2.6 KNOX version
[omitted a lot more KNOX stuff]
- DC 5 V; 2 A RATED
- 5870 mAh Battery capacity
]
[DEVICE HISTORY, as far as I can say:
I bought in 2017 on swappa.com. Seller told me "What you would get out of the box is the official Samsung OEM firmware for Android 5.1.1 (XAR-T810XXU2BPB1-20160323135521) with the official Samsung recovery. Updates will apply without issue, either by directly loading with Odin or SmartSync, or doing an OTA firmware update....It is running pure stock firmware now. Since it was rooted at one point, the Samsung Knox flag is tripped. It's the only thing that would distinguish this device from a new-in-box tablet."]

Linesgeos 15.1 Oreo is about the best you can get on gts210eifi.

therabbitnews said:
Linesgeos 15.1 Oreo is about the best you can get on gts210eifi.
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Thanks. I didn't know it had GTS210 gpu.
Notebookcheck.net and Wikipedia show it as ARM Mali-T760 MP6.
Whatever, Lineage OS 15.1 doesn't seem to have any serious competition. Hope it works when I try it--first time jitters!

I got N on mine for a long time. Now I get O 15.1 linesgeos now. It looks like the best for gts210wifi for now.

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[Poll]LineageOS for Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T719

Dear XDA friends, can someone do favor to develop Lineage OS for this model, although Galaxy Tab S2 confirmed to receive Android 7 officially. but lineage OS is great.
I thing this model is not enough familiar yet.
Why is this model so neglected???
is it working with Lineage OS ROM gts28vewifi?
twrp name for sm-t719 is gts28velte ; neither the 10 inch version (gts210velte aka. sm-t819) nor this one are supported.
the wifi versions gts28vewifi (sm-t713) and gts210vewifi (sm-t813) are very similar to their lte versions, with exceptions of lte, battery, and screen ppi.
my mom just got an sm-t719 stuck on august nougat patch, so I started looking (she lives in a different country and is not very technical, experimenting with roms remotely just to keep her stuff safe is not very practical), but if I was there I'd start by loading twrp and using it to back everything up, and then trying the gts28vewifi of lineage. (as staoddo suggested above).

SM-T350 Users!

As you may know, I'm still learning and this project will be my primary one in order to keep the SM-T350 users happy with their device.
Your device will need to have these same specs (If not, I may support your device in the near future. If your device is the same as the device I'm creating a custom rom for but not the same Android version, Kernel Version, Build Number, etc. please update it through ODIN/Heimdall/Samsung Kies/Samsung Smart Switch to the latest version. If you have to use ODIN or Heimdall, please get your Samsung firmware at https://updato.com).
Prerequisite specs:
Model Number: SM-T350
Android Version: 6.0.1
Android Security Patch Level: April 1, 2017
Build Number: MMB29M.T350XXU1BQD1
SE for Android Status: Enforcing
Security Software Version: ASKS v1.2_161011
KNOX Version: KNOX 2.6 // Standard SDK 5.6.0 // Premium SDK 2.6.0 // Customization SDK 2.6.0 // Container 2.6.0 // CEP 2.0.1 // OTP 2.6.0 // SE for Android 2.4.0 // SSO 2.5.0 // Shared Devices 2.6.0 // TIMA 3.2.005 // VPN 2.2.5
I highly recommend you to have these same exact modifications, use the same Build Number that is listed from Updato.
I might have to get some sources from @ashyx to create a newer TWRP for this device (I know, Build Numbers don't matter for TWRP, but this will be important as this will be a large project).
I will update this again so please make sure to turn on subscription. I will need testers soon after it works on my device.
MORE TO BE ADDED! I will only add more features if you request me! (Not DM but posting with my name attached to it).
Hope you guys can give me some guides to use to create a custom rom and some requests too! Thanks!
Will be updated from time to time!
[Edited on June 23, 2017 at 1:20 PM]
XDA:DevDB Information
Project LineageOS, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A series
Contributors
ParadoXGodzillA
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
ROM Firmware Required: Marshmallow (5.0.2-6.0.1)
Based On: AOSP, LineageOS, Resurrection Remix
Version Information
Status: Testing
Current Stable Version: N/A
Current Beta Version: N/A
Created 2017-03-14
Last Updated 2017-06-29
How is it turning out?
Still been kinda busy with nexus 6p devlopment but really hope I can help jump-start development over here for our device.
If you can link me to the device sources on github and kernel (if you have them) it'll be a piece of cake.
Also did our device ever have lollipop?
https://github.com/ashyx/Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_A_kernel
is this it?
https://github.com/Evervolv/android_device_samsung_gt58wifixx
although this is evervolv's .... idk. I Google searched this cuz I'd love to see my tablet not be bulky
we never got lollipop. tbh I don't even know if Samsung cares at this point for any device not in the S series
I'm so happy that someone is porting Lineage OS to this device. I was on the verge of doing it myself but I saw that you were doing it, and you way have more experience than me. Could you deodex the rom?
Thank you!
Good luck with this not a developer but willing to help out in other ways.
Niropa said:
Still been kinda busy with nexus 6p devlopment but really hope I can help jump-start development over here for our device.
If you can link me to the device sources on github and kernel (if you have them) it'll be a piece of cake.
Also did our device ever have lollipop?
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Our device did have Lollipop. To be exact it was 5.0.2. There was no such thing as 5.1.1.
kidkrooks said:
https://github.com/ashyx/Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_A_kernel
is this it?
https://github.com/Evervolv/android_device_samsung_gt58wifixx
although this is evervolv's .... idk. I Google searched this cuz I'd love to see my tablet not be bulky
we never got lollipop. tbh I don't even know if Samsung cares at this point for any device not in the S series
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We did get Lollipop, it came with my tablet in late 2015 (5.0.2) and then in 2016, it updated to 6.0.1. It is still updating heavily. The latest update was made in December of 2016.
I'd almost given up hope of someone developing a custom rom for the t350! Seeing this news makes me very happy. I love my little tablet but I do truly despise the touchwiz ui, and never understood why this device wasn't more widely adopted by the community. Granted it doesn't have the best specs in the world, but it's by far not junk ether.
I think I've tweaked and modded mine as much as humanly possible in an effort to change the stock os look and feel, but its a samsung os, so there's only so much you can do to help it.
A fresh RR build is exactly what the Dr. ordered to breath new life into this thing. So excited!
ParadoXGodzillA said:
Our device did have Lollipop. To be exact it was 5.0.2. There was no such thing as 5.1.1.
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would you be abe to point me in the right direction to download it? ill do a bit of searching myself to
EDIT: actually think i found it pretty quick lol thanks anyways
I've got a t350 with those exact specs! Leme know if you need testers
it's been a while since this project was posted. Just to ask, how much of it is finished?
Edit: How can I sign up to be a tester?
Compatibility
Will this work on the t355?
[No message]
I can be a beta tester. Same device, and i can just flash the required firmware version
dead?
Xdevillived666 said:
dead?
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Well, according to his reply in the SM-T350 updated to Android 7.1.1 and rooted thread, he hasn't had the chance to start on the custom rom. Still, in that thread, it sounds like you can use the same process for Android 6.X with 7.X to gain root. Not sure to what extent. I may look into trying it myself but, for now, my SM-350 with Nougat does what I need for the moment but, yeah, miss having root.
Are you going to be working on updating this ROM for the latest update? (T350XXU1CQJ5)
Prerequisite specs:
Model Number: SM-T350
Android Version: 7.1.1
Android Security Patch Level: August 1, 2017
Build Number: NMF26X.T350XXU1CQJ5
SE for Android Status: Enforcing
Security Software Version: ASKS v1.4 Release 161228
KNOX Version: KNOX 2.8 // Standard SDK 5.8.0 // Premium SDK 2.8.0 // Customization SDK 2.8.0 // Container 2.8.0 // CEP 2.2.0 // OTP 2.6.0 // SE for Android 2.4.3 // Shared Devices 2.8.0 // TIMA 3.3.005 // VPN 2.4.0
I understand it will be hard, considering the old TWRP doesn't work for any Android 7.1.1 build on the T350, I am eager to find a working custom ROM for this version, or even just a working custom recovery.
I just picked this tablet up yesterday and it has the same build. I already did a quick dive into the model number, and if you're trying to port Lineage I'm about trying to help with that. As that was at least part of my goal with getting a new device.
looking335 said:
Well, according to his reply in the SM-T350 updated to Android 7.1.1 and rooted thread, he hasn't had the chance to start on the custom rom. Still, in that thread, it sounds like you can use the same process for Android 6.X with 7.X to gain root. Not sure to what extent. I may look into trying it myself but, for now, my SM-350 with Nougat does what I need for the moment but, yeah, miss having root.
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Yes I can confirm the SM-T350 has the same rooting procedure in 7.1.1 used the same chainfire supersu flash .zip via TWRP recovery [emoji4]
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How to update a friend's P9 from 6.0 to 7.0 and root it

Hey all,
So my friend currently has a P9. He's wanting to update from 6.0 to 7.0 (or the latest available stock version for his phone) and then root it. I've no experience with Huawei phones, I'm an LG guy. What would be the best way for him to do this?
His device information is:
Region - Australia
Model - EVA-L09 Huawei P9
Build Number - EVA-L09C346B195
EMUI 4.1.3 on Android 6.0
September 5th security patch level, kernel built on Mon Sep 4
I've read about downloading the 7.0 update and putting it on his phone and doing the local update but I'm unsure where to get the update files needed or what version, etc. It's his work phone so he'd prefer the latest available stock 7.0 version. Then, how do we go about the best way to root it for him?
Thanks a ton to anyone able to help!

[Q] Acer Iconia One (10in B3-A40) firmware?

Anyone have info on the Acer Iconia one 10 model # B3-A40?
Just got a replacement for my older B1 model, and
need a backup firmware. (or a later security patch level)
Details:
Model B3-A40
Android 7.0
Security Patch level August 5, 2018
Kernel ver 4.4.22
image: Acer_AV0N0_B3-A40_RV01ARC01-WW_GEN1
build: Acer_AV0N0_B3-A40_A.00.1.00_WW_GEN1
I am guessing here..
Image: Release candidate 01?
build 00.1.00
Anyone have later info?
Anyone actually ever root this ?
cheers
Scatter fot b3-a40 mt8167
Hello, i'm looking for a scatter file for this b4l3-a40 mt8167 processor.
Can u help me??
Hello, who can turn an SD card image into a flashable rom? And how much would that cost? I am pay with PayPal Thx
OS_Acer_RV09RC01.WW.GEN1_A70N_A.zip
drive.google.com
Hi.....that shocks me, on the grounds that Samsung likewise gives its full firmware documents, that can be streaked with Odin so the gadget will be resetted completely to stock.
However, alright every production handles it somewhat extraordinary.
pcb turnkey
whats more shocking is Acer never released any updates to this tablet. i always thought that companies had to support it for x years
I am also kinda pissed off the device says 2017 MFG date and only 2018 patch level? thats only 1 year of updates

[Official Pie/One UI] (Tab A 10.5 SM-T595/590) Android 9 is now available

Hello Friends,
Its a good news for Tab A 10.5 (2018) users for it started to receive official android 9 with One UI.
Samsung has started to roll out update since a week or so. So just check your System Updater.
If you haven't got pie update and you want to try right now then just download full Stock ROM and Odin using
following links. Just Extract the stock ROM zip and select proper file in each compartment of Odin Flasher.
All Samsung Stock ROMs = https://samfrew.com (free but slow download, appx 250kbps)
Latest Odin Version = https://drive.google.com/open?id=1UUsCl3Z0yNQWijHOCmuI88t8coTcyQoT
Latest Samsung Android Drivers = https://drive.google.com/open?id=14Cl0Rhb8R2Ot2O-5nKqvcnzXC1NifuUr
SM-T595 INS Indian version (fast) = https://drive.google.com/open?id=1VDCxqjF-6yhPHmB9HME4C6Fv5Vlg-IFw
Since i already got official update so i haven't tried flashing This stock rom. Try on your Own Risk.
Enjoy
Sm-p205 was released with pie months ago.
Sent from my SM-P205 using Tapatalk
hi all !
is there a way to revert back to android 8.1 when we don't like " oneUI " on our Tab A 2018 ( 10.5 )??
EDIT :
we managed to add Bixby Voice on a Tab A 2018 ( 10.5 ) and running on Android 8.1 however BV appears to be unavailable when upgrading to Android Pie
the other tablet we have ( Galaxy Tab A 10.1 , 2019 on android pie ) is displaying a message " Bixby Voice is not available in your country " however , we can't figure out what country is actually deemed as the current country since we are connecting with same Wi-Fi connection and getting two different results.
take care
marc

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