Related
https://www.rprna.com/apps/good-lock-2020-app-changelog/
It's now almost April and no update to make it compatible with Android #11 it's only got limited functionality
I don't have the June or july EU security updates
I am not responsible for lost data, identity theft, lost money, security vulnerabilities, bricked devices or any other hardware or software malfunctions that comes as a result of flashing this ROM.
Try this build at your own risk. It's likely to have bugs and is EXPERIMENTAL as it is a work in progress. It boots and seems to work fine on my SM-T350, but I have only tested it for 24 hours. Problems will likley surface later?
BACKUP YOUR FILES and have a copy of your working image BEFORE trying my build.
What works.
1. bluetooth
2. wifi
3. brightness
4. external audio
5. GPS
6. audio through headphone jack
7. Google play store - use pico apps
8. flip flap smart cover
9. audio over bluetooth
Note: first initial boot takes a bit longer, be patient.
Known problems.
1. Home screen text may look fuzzy.
Text on home screen looks funny/fuzzy. This only seems to affect the home screen and nowhere else. I have seen the same problem on the SM-T350, SM-T560NU, SM-P550 and Nexus 7 2013.
Problem is with stock trebuchet launcher and/or its fonts. I tried rootless pixel launcher from fdroid as a quick and simple test and see no problems with home screen text. Rootless pixel uses a different font though. A future LineageOS update could resolve the problem?
Rootless Pixel Launcher | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
F-Droid is an installable catalogue of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) applications for the Android platform. The client makes it easy to browse, install, and keep track of updates on your device.
f-droid.org
OR you can use nubianprince's crdroid 10.0 build for this tablet. He used his 9.0 repos and has no problems with fuzzy fonts/text. See
[ROM][SM-T350][UNOFFICIAL][crDroidAndroid-10.0][v6.17][ANDROID 10] Galaxy Tab A 8.0
Finally this thread is back :)
forum.xda-developers.com
OR you can use a fairly recent 16.0 build which doesn't have the problem.
2. The stock Jelly browser crashes a lot. Use a different browser. There's lots of better options that are more stable and reliable than the built in Jelly browser.
3. FM Radio is not support since this device doesn't have the LTE functionality.
4. Stock camera does not take picture on front facing camera. Use open camera instead. I don't know when stock camera was broken, but when I tested the March 7, 2021 build, it doesn't work.
Open Camera | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
Camera App
f-droid.org
5. BOE panel
For people who get black or blank screens when trying to flash TWRP 3.3.1 or LineageOS or crDroid SM-T350 roms, it's likely you have a BOE sourced panel.
Code:
adb root
adb shell cat /proc/cmdline
The very last parameter will be mdss_mdp.panel. If you see BOE anywhere in that string, then you have a BOE panel. For example,
mdss_mdp.panel=1:dsi:0:ss_dsi_panel_S6D7AA0_LSL080AL03_BOE_WXGA:1:none
There is a fix as documented at
[ROM][SM-T350][UNOFFICIAL][crDroidAndroid-10.0][v6.17][ANDROID 10] Galaxy Tab A 8.0
Finally this thread is back :)
forum.xda-developers.com
Thanks/Credits
Thanks to @nubianprince and @lividhen99 for ideas and suggestions on getting this build to work. I used one of nubianprince's repos for this build.
FAQ - I spent hundreds of hours building this rom. The least you can do is spend a few minutes reading everything before posting.
Q1) Does the build work on xyz?
A1) I have no idea. I only have the SM-T350. You can try it on variations, but don't be surprised if you get bootloop or bricked hardware. In addition, I won't build it for the 355 (LTE) version.
Q2) Application xyz doesnt' work. Can you fix it?
A2) I only fix what I use. If you use app xyz and it doesn't work, then try 16.0 or going back to the last rom that worked for you.
Q3) My tablet hangs or crashes with 17.1. This build is slow and buggy. Can you fix it?
A3) Go back to the last working stable rom for you. 17.1 is a work in progress and will have bugs and frequent changes.
Q4) Do you plan to update the rom?
A4) Yes as long as I have high speed Internet, I wil try to release the rom monthly to incorporate the security patches.
Q5) What TWRP should I use?
A6) TWRP 3.3.1 or 3.5.0.9. Get it from
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-a/development/rom-galaxy-tab-8-0-t4158163
Q6) What is the difference between this rom and crdroid?
A6) Use this rom, crdriod or stock. It's not a popularity contest, so use whatever fits your needs. I only offer this as an option for those who want or need a new rom. Most of the code is the same between this rom and crdroid, however, the way we implemented the fixes might be slightly different. In addition, if there is a bug in this rom, it may not be in crdroid due to coding differences and how it's fixed.
Q7) Can I turn off the on screen navigation keys?
A7) To turn off on screen navigation, go to settings, system, advanced, gestures, system navigation, gesture navigation.
Q8) Can I build this rom? Where are the source and kernel source files?
A8) Yes. I have uploaded the repo diff and roomservice.xml file. The kernel source files are at
Samsung MSM8916 Devices
Samsung MSM8916 Devices has 68 repositories available. Follow their code on GitHub.
github.com
The repo diff is what I changed compared to "stock" msm8916 code. The majority of the repo diff is because there's a bug in 17.1 WiredAccessoryManager.java and I reverted back to the 16.0 code. The bug prevents audio through the headphone jack. See
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83445681&postcount=13
Q9) Where can I download this rom?
A9) You can find the 2020 17.1 and 16.0 builds at
Downloads for : Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 | AndroidFileHost.com | Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
androidfilehost.com
I'm moving to sourceforge for all 2021 uploads. The main reason is that I would like to see the stats of where this rom is being downloaded from worldwide. All 2020 builds will remain on androidfilehost.
2021 builds found at
retiredtab - Browse /SM-T350/17.1 at SourceForge.net
sourceforge.net
TODO
1. document and upload long list of fixes you need to build 17.1 if you want on your own.Done.
2. mirror nubianprince's repo in case it gets deleted.Done.
3. upload some files, fixes and documentation to github for future.Done.
Dec 13, 2021 release notes
1. Dec 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:Q_asb_2021-12
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last November release (about 4,400 files had to be recompiled).
Nov 8, 2021 release notes
1. Nov 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/318647
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last October release (about 5,100 files had to be recompiled).
Oct 10, 2021 release notes
1. Oct 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/317410
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last Sept release (about 4,700 files had to be recompiled).
Sept 17, 2021 release notes
1. Sept 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/316083
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last August release (about 49,500 files had to be recompiled).
Aug 7, 2021 release notes
1. August 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/314572
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last July release (about 4500 files had to be recompiled).
July 12, 2021 release notes
1. July 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/313448
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last June release (about 4500 files had to be recompiled).
June 15, 2021 release notes
1. June 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/312240
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last May release (about 5400 files had to be recompiled).
May 10, 2021 release notes
1. May 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/309564
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last April release.
April 12, 2021 release notes
1. April 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/307454
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last March release. Nearly 59,000 out of the 70,000 files had to be recompiled due to the last set of changes.
Release notes for March 7, 2021
1. Mar 5 security patches.
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last February release.
3. Stock camera does not save picture on front facing camera. Use open camera instead. I don't know when stock camera was broken, but when I tested the March 7, 2021 build, it doesn't work. I never use the camera or video recording on the tablets.
Release notes for Feb 10, 2021
1. Feb 5 security patches.
2. fixed audio over bluetooth. Huge thanks to @nubianprince for helping with suggestions and his repos. The problem was that some of the audio xml files weren't being copied over in 17.1 because of some directory changes to hardware/qcom.
3. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Jan 2021 update.
Release notes for Jan 14, 2021
1. Jan 5 security patches.
2. Changed some error messages to verbose to stop spamming log files.
3. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Dec 2020 update.
4. For some reason after flashing the rom, TWRP 3.3.1 now says "unable to mount storage". I had never seen that before. Nevertheless, if you reboot, the rom will work fine. I test all my builds before uploading.
Release notes for Dec 14, 2020
1. Dec 5 security patches.
2. Changed some error messages to verbose to stop spamming log files.
3. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Nov update.
4. Add timekeep functionality since SM-T350 has no real time clock. This allows the tablet to keep time when not used with a NTP (network time protocol) server. It works in Android OS and TWRP.
Nov 8 release
- Nov 5 security patches
Oct 8 release
- Oct 5 security patches
Sept 13 initial release
- Sept 5 security patches
- initial release for testing and help fixing bugs
- CPU and GPU overclocked to 1.6Ghz and 650 respectively - built into 17.1 kernel code
- based on stock github MSM8916 T350 code with a LOT of bug fixes and using one of nubianprince's repos
Oct 8 build released. See post #4 for changes.
I set the time to Oct 18 but it was changed to Jan 18 after reboot, then October 9. I remember that crdroid have the same issue.
See this logcat:
Code:
01-18 08:52:10.608 680 680 I SystemServer: StartAlarmManagerService
01-18 08:52:10.611 680 680 D AlarmManagerService: Kernel timezone updated to -480 minutes west of GMT
01-18 08:52:10.611 680 680 I AlarmManager: Current time only 1471930611, advancing to build time 1602188073000
01-18 08:52:10.611 680 680 D AlarmManagerService: Setting time of day to sec=1602188073
10-09 04:14:33.001 680 680 W AlarmManagerService: Unable to set rtc to 1602188073: Invalid argument
10-09 04:14:33.006 680 680 D SystemServerTiming: StartAlarmManagerService took to complete: 10ms
Backlight problem is still in my BOE device. I don’t know which logs are necessary, so I kept most of them. The logs about BOEpanel of crdroid are same with Los, but may be different in other places.
Hope it could be solved.
Which TWRP image are you using? I've seen a couple different ones, but since there's no official support over at http://twrp.me/ I'd prefer to use the same one you're using to test this ROM installation...
Hexrotor said:
The logs about BOEpanel of crdroid are same with Los, but may be different in other places.
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I'll take a look, but right now I have a big project that I need to get finished by mid November so my time for building and troubleshooting roms is limited right now.
reukiodo said:
Which TWRP image are you using?
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TWRP 3.3.1
Hexrotor said:
The logs about BOEpanel of crdroid are same with Los, but may be different in other places.
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These messages
D modemanager: Panel Name: S6D7AA0_LSL080AL03_BOE_wxga_video_mode_dsi_panel
E modemanager: readXMLOp:Couldn't open OEM XML file!
E modemanager: retrieveMode: Failed to enumerate modes
E modemanager: instantiateModeMgr: Failed to update default cache!
E modemanager: readXMLOp:Couldn't open OEM XML file!
E modemanager: retrieveMode: Failed to enumerate modes
E modemanager: in applyDefaultMode fail to retrieve default mode!
I modemanager: in applyDefaultMode ret = 0 mCurMode = -1
are from the proprietary module (which is why I couldn't find them in the AOSP code)
system/vendor/lib/libmm-qdcm.so
If you search for those keywords above, they all appear in this module.
At this time, I have no idea what the libmm-qdcm.so does and how it controls the backlight, if at all.
can someone provide link for twrp 3.3.1 for t350? i just can't find it.
spiramedia said:
can someone provide link for twrp 3.3.1 for t350? i just can't find it.
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From
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-a/development/rom-galaxy-tab-8-0-t4158163
TWRP 3.3.1 is at
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14T99LQaKtEhGeglFxrUm0kMRw_RKopP5/view
me t350 just shut's down on his own. clean install.
spiramedia said:
me t350 just shut's down on his own. clean install.
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Works fine for me and others.
@spiramedia Maybe your device is using BOE panel, try to Illuminate the screen with a flashlight.
Hexrotor said:
@spiramedia Maybe your device is using BOE panel, try to Illuminate the screen with a flashlight.
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mine is BOE. But i have no problem with this. The tablet just shuts down when using it. Maybe it overheats.
spiramedia said:
mine is BOE. But i have no problem with this. The tablet just shuts down when using it. Maybe it overheats.
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@spiramedia, when asking for help, it helps us if you provide maximum information. For example,
1) What are you running when the tablet shuts down? High performance gaming? Watching youtube?
2) How long does the tablet run before shutting down?
3) Maybe your battery is really old and weak especially if you used it daily for 5 years?
4) If you think it overheats, you can download several CPU apps that tell you the temperature of the CPU like
https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.kgurgul.cpuinfo/
5) If the battery is old and weak, does it shutdown when you have the AC microusb adapter plugged in all the time?
6) When it shuts down, what is the battery percentage at?
7) Is your battery guage calibrated properly? If it says 30%, maybe it's really 0% and you have to discharge/recharge 2 or 3 times to recalibrate?
As you can see, I asked a lot of questions. The more info you can give, the better.
PS. If you have a BOE panel and backlight works, then I have no idea why my rom works with yours and not Hexrotor.
Hexrotor said:
I set the time to Oct 18 but it was changed to Jan 18 after reboot, then October 9. I remember that crdroid have the same issue.
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@Hexrotor, does this happen if you date and time setup to "use network provided time".
If I turn "use network provided time" off, then yes, the tablet doesn't keep time properly. I think it's due to the Qualcomm RTC being read only? Searching the Internet, a possible fix might be
https://github.com/LineageOS/android_hardware_sony_timekeep
I might try incorporating that into the next rom build which will likely be sometime mid Nov when the next security patches are released.
I think it's defaulting to Oct 9 because the build date is Oct 8, but in your timezone, it might be Oct 9.
Hexrotor said:
Backlight problem is still in my BOE device. I don’t know which logs are necessary, so I kept most of them.
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The error messages for the BOE panel are just before the system stops the boot animation and gives the 3 dots and says LineageOS. I find that to be confusing because I would think the kernel would enable BOE backlight at the very beginning so you can see what is on the display. It makes no sense to have the backlight completely dark and then enable it just before the 3 dots that says LineageOS.
And if spiramedia's BOE backlight works with my rom, then I don't know why it doesn't work with yours. Maybe there is something persistent in one of the persist partitions where a prop is set?
Hexrotor said:
Backlight problem is still in my BOE device.
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@Hexrotor, you didn't specify in this thread or the original crdroid thread whether you tried downgrading the stock to marshmellow and then try crDroid 10 or LineageOS 17.1.
Apparently, it fixes the no backlight for some people? See
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83488241&postcount=41
It's possible the marshmallow firmware has something coded into the file system partitions that fixes the BOE? Maybe someting in the aboot partition?
Let me know if you have tried downgrading or not as per above.
retiredtab said:
Apparently, it fixes the no backlight for some people? See
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83488241&postcount=41
It's possible the marshmallow firmware has something coded into the file system partitions that fixes the BOE? Maybe someting in the aboot partition?
Let me know if you have tried downgrading or not as per above.
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Nope, I tried this way but no help. I flashed marshmallow firmware then Crdroid6.9 without clean, it was no display but heated up at boot. I waited for about 10min but it didn't boot complete. Edit: I tried again just now, it booted successfully but still no backlight. Now I'm using official marshmallow.
I don't know why this ROM works with spiramedia's BOE device. I have some friends who have T350/P350 BOE devices and all they have backlight problem with 3-part ROMs, that’s why I am sure that the backlight problem is related to BOE.
For Los 17 and Crdroid, my device has no backlight after the "Samsung Galaxy Tab A", but official marshmallow works fine.
PLEASE BEFORE YOU decide to try this rom, you MUST read all of post 1, 2, 3 and 4 (about 10 minute read). If you think this is an unreasonable request, then stop reading now and find another rom. Thank you.
NOTE: There is no S-pen support. If you need S-pen, DO NOT USE THIS ROM.
I am not responsible for lost data, identity theft, lost money, security vulnerabilities, bricked devices or any other hardware or software malfunctions that comes as a result of flashing this rom.
BACKUP YOUR DATA AND OLD rom BEFORE trying my rom.
If you are NOT an expert in using fastboot, adb, odin, heimdall, twrp, DO NOT use this rom. You must know how to use these tools to revert back to your old rom.
If you are new to flashing custom roms, do NOT attempt this.
If you need your tablet for work and something important, do NOT flash this rom. This rom could result in a bricked device or boot loop or non booting device or you not being able to revert back to your old rom.
What works
1. bluetooth
2. wifi
3. brightness
4. external audio
5. GPS
6. audio through headphone jack
7. audio over bluetooth
8. selinux enforcing
Thanks
1. LineageOS team for source code.
2. Pre alpha testers for the Samsung Tab A/E roms who provided valuable feedback: lpedia, Schaagi, katochwa, Henrick Grimler
3. Huge thanks to Henrick Grimler https://github.com/Grimler91 for helping me reproduce a major bug in 18.1 which led me to find a solution. Henrick also helped fine tune some of the sepolicy as well.
4. Sebastiano Barezzi https://github.com/SebaUbuntu for giving the msm8916 repo some 18.1 code updates in March 2021.
5. Exynos5420 team for sharing it's knowledge in building roms.
6. msm8916 team for their repos.
7. aala27 for the device trees. He was nice enough to share his work so my build is based on his 17.1 with some minor changes.
FAQ - I spent hundreds of hours building this rom. It was frustrating process from Nov 2020 to March 2021 running into bug after bug. The least you can do is spend a few minutes reading everything before posting.
Q1. Where are the source and kernel source files?
A1. The kernel source files are at
GitHub - Galaxy-MSM8916/android_kernel_samsung_msm8916: MSM8916/MSM8929/MSM8939 kernel for Samsung devices.
MSM8916/MSM8929/MSM8939 kernel for Samsung devices. - GitHub - Galaxy-MSM8916/android_kernel_samsung_msm8916: MSM8916/MSM8929/MSM8939 kernel for Samsung devices.
github.com
The device tree files are at
GitHub - retiredtab/android_device_samsung_msm8916-common: Common MSM8916 tree for Samsung devices
Common MSM8916 tree for Samsung devices. Contribute to retiredtab/android_device_samsung_msm8916-common development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
GitHub - retiredtab/device_samsung_gte-common at lineage-18.1
Contribute to retiredtab/device_samsung_gte-common development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
GitHub - retiredtab/android_device_samsung_gt5note10wifi
Contribute to retiredtab/android_device_samsung_gt5note10wifi development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
The vendor tree files are at
GitHub - retiredtab/vendor_samsung_msm8916-common
Contribute to retiredtab/vendor_samsung_msm8916-common development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
GitHub - retiredtab/vendor-samsung-gt5note10wifi
Contribute to retiredtab/vendor-samsung-gt5note10wifi development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
In addition, there is a repo diff file for device specific tweaks needed to work and a roomservice.xml (local manifest file) file so you can build this rom yourself.
Q2. Is this BETA rom suitable as a daily driver?
A2. It can be depending on your requirements. I can't test every app so you try it yourself to see if it's suitable. I've been using this rom myself since mid March 2021 with no major issues.
Q3. What if my app, xyz, doesn't work?
A3. I won't answer questions regarding why your app doesn't work. If your app, whatever it is, doesn't work, then go back to your old rom. It's difficult enough building and maintaining these roms. Remember, I'm an unpaid volunteer making a rom for free for your benefit.
Q4. Your rom is laggy and buggy.
A4. If you find the above, then go back to your old rom. There's only so much software can do on a 2015 budget level tablet. Remember a budget tablet will have the slower SoC/CPU and less DRAM than a top of the line model. Your tablet will also run slower when you use gapps (google apps). You can run a lot of software without using gapps. Research fdroid, newpipe, Aurora store etc.
Q5. What TWRP should I use?
A5. You MUST use TWRP 3.5.2_9-0. Get it at
retiredtab - Browse /SM-P550/TWRP at SourceForge.net
sourceforge.net
Q6. Why should I use this rom?
A6. You don't. If you don't like this rom, then don't use it. Yes, it's that simple.
Q7. Will you offer monthly updates with security patches?
A7. I will try to offer monthly security patches, but that all depends on if I continue to have high speed Internet in the future.
Q8. Can you help me? I'm a newbie. Can you provide step by step instructions?
A8. Do your own research. There are lots of tutorials, videos, etc on how to flash roms. Newbie questions must be posted in the Questions and Answers forum, not here.
Q9. Can I report a bug with respect to the rom?
A9. Yes, but you need to supply the following information. If you don't, I won't look at it.
You must provide an adb logcat of the problem and tell me how to reproduce it. Note I will not be downloading any apps that require money or an userid/password. For example, if you have problems with Netflix, I cannot help you since I don't have a paid subscription. If you use some app that requires an userid/password, I cannot help you as I'm not willing to create another userid/password even if it's free.
To get a logcat, open up a terminal window.
Code:
# clear the logcat first
adb logcat -c
# start logcat trace
adb logcat > problem.txt
# reproduce problem
# wait until problem has occured, then stop trace by hitting ctrl-c
Q10. Will you still build 17.1 for this device?
A10. Yes, for now, but I will probably discontinue building 17.1 at the end of 2021. I will likely be trying to build 19.0 once it's released so I don't want to maintain 3 releases.
Q11. Do I need to erase everything and format my data?
A11. Yes, you MUST erase all the partitions (system, data, dalvik/art cache, cache) using TWRP and MUST format your data before installing 18.1 when you are coming from stock or an earlier version of LineageOS or from another custom rom. If you get stuck at the boot animation for more than 5 minutes, it's likely because you didn't follow the instructions I just wrote. Dirty flashes from stock, other custom roms or older LineageOS versions are not supported and not likely to work.
Q12. What gapps should I use?
A12. I don't use gapps anymore. I use Aurora Store. As of Nov 6, 2021, I no longer make recommendations on which gapps to use as your mileage may vary. It's reported that opengapps does no testing on their daily builds and some version results in bootloops, bitgapps may run out of disk space will installing apps and Mindthegapps as causing overall slowdown of the system.
The only recommendation I can make is to use the SMALLEST version of gapps which is PICO or equivalent naming convention. DO NOT use anything other than PICO. That is, do not use nano, mini, stock, etc.
If you are going to install gapps, flash the rom first, reboot into system/OS, reboot to recovery, flash gapps, reboot into system/OS. That is, do not flash/install the rom and gapps at the same time.
Q13. I'm having problems with gapps, can you answer why it's not working?
A13. I will not answer any questions regarding gapps. This thread is about the rom, not gapps and I don't use gapps so I cannot help you. Android does not depend on gapps in order to work.
Q14. Why isn't my post answered?
A14. It's probably because it's answered in the FAQ or not relevant to the rom. Again, I do not run Windows OS or use gapps. Questions already answered in the FAQ will be completely ignored.
Q15. Can I turn off the on screen navigation keys?
A15. To turn off on screen navigation, go to settings, system, advanced, gestures, system navigation, gesture navigation. It's enabled by default because I find it useful. If you don't like it, you only need to disable once and your preference will be remembered. If you want to invert the onscreen keys, goto settings, system, buttons and enable invert layout
Q16. What speed up/optimization tips do you suggest?
A16.
1. Turn off animations. Go into developer settings, scroll down to the drawing section, and set window, transition and animator scale all to "off".
2. If you don't have a google account, don't install gapps. Use Aurora Store to get your apps as you can get all the same apps from the play store using an anonymous login.
3. Dont' run more than 2 apps at the same time. You can probably listen to music in the background and use a web browser at the same time, but don't expect great performance from a 2015 entry level tablet.
4. Use a web browser like Brave that has built in adblock and privacy features.
5. Use newpipe to watch your streaming content. It has built in adblock so you don't have to watch forced ads.
6. Look for apps that are open source, ad free and lightweight.
Q17. Does this rom support Magisk?
A17. I don't use Magisk myself so I don't know and Magisk is always being updated to fool Google's certification process. Others have reported Magisk as working, but I won't answer any questions regarding it.
Q18. Will this rom ever become official?
A18. Never. I don't want the responsibilities that come with being an official maintainer. In addition, I know my device trees, code organization and git commits will NOT meet LineageOS standards. Remember, I'm an unpaid volunteer doing this in my free time and sharing my work with you for free so you can get hundreds of hours of enjoyment from this tablet.
Q19. What is the difference between this rom and others?
A19. This rom tries to be pure LineageOS with little to no modifications. Other roms may have different UI, different bundled apps, etc. Use whatever meets your requirements.
Q20. Will there be any major 18.1 code modifications in the future?
A20. I don't anticipate any major modifications. There may be some slight tweaking to the sepolicy, small bug fixes and minor code cleanup, but all the hard work in getting the rom up and running and fixing all the major bugs have been done completed. This doesn't mean the code is perfect or well organized, but I won't be doing any major changes now that 18.1 is working. Any major changes will be done in 19.0.
Q21. Why did you fork the device and vendor trees for 18.1?
A21. The msm8916 repos seem geared towards phones and sometimes do not work or cause boot animation loops for tablets so I decided to fork their repos. In other words, what's deemed as msm8916-common code isn't common to all devices.
In addition, since I'm building SM-T350, SM-T550, SM-P550 and SM-T560NU (all use the same msm8916 code), it seems easier to maintain all of them if I can control my own code repos and not worry if my changes affects the phones or not. I still have not figured out the best way to manage all my repos and it's a work in progress.
Q22. Can you build a variant of this device? For example, a LTE or S-pen version.
A22. If I don't physically have the device, I cannot and will not build it unless I can boot and test it myself. Even then, there's no guarantee that I can get those variant features working.
Q23. Can I load this rom on a variant devivce like LTE or S-pen version?
A23. The rom is built for the device explicitly listed. If you are an advanced user and understand TWRP, adb, odin, heimdall, you can try loading it on a LTE or S-pen variant by modifying the updater-script, but it may cause a bricked device, bootloops or non functionality of LTE/S-pen. You have been informed and warned!
Q24. Will this run on the SM-P555?
A24. No. Someone has tried and it will result in a bootloop.
Q25. Will S-pen ever work?
A25. The S-pen code is highly unstable as it changes 40 or more kernel parameters. While the S-pen works, the tablet randomly reboots so I will not release any rom with S-pen. I spent several weeks trying to troubleshoot the problem, but it's too hard to narrow down the problem.
Q26. Okay, I understand the consequences and that this is BETA rom and willing to take the risks outlined, now where can I find the rom?
A26. Downloads are at
retiredtab - Browse /SM-P550/18.1 at SourceForge.net
sourceforge.net
NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
June 10, 2023 release notes
1. June 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-06
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last May release (about 5,600 files had to be recompiled).
May 8, 2023 release notes
1. May 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-05
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Apr release (about 7,400 files had to be recompiled).
Apr 15, 2023 release notes
1. Apr 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-04
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Mar release (about 4,500 files had to be recompiled).
March 22, 2023 release notes
1. Mar 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-03
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Feb release (about 24,500 files had to be recompiled).
Feb 13, 2023 release notes
1. Feb 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-02
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Jan release (about 12,500 files had to be recompiled).
Jan 8, 2023 release notes
1. Jan 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-01
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Dec release (about 5,000 files had to be recompiled).
Dec 10, 2022 release notes
1. Dec 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-12
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Nov release (about 5,000 files had to be recompiled).
Nov 12, 2022 release notes
1. Nov 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-11
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Oct release (about 5,000 files had to be recompiled).
Oct 8, 2022 release notes
1. Oct 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-10
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Sept release (about 5,500 files had to be recompiled).
Sept 11, 2022 release notes
1. Sept 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-09
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Aug release (about 12,500 files had to be recompiled).
Aug 5, 2022 release notes
1. Aug 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-08
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last July release (about 4,000 files had to be recompiled).
3. Fix stock camera issue where preview is not shown after first picture is taken. See
https://github.com/retiredtab/andro...mmit/93aca9eb1910dc64e0868f3e1fdea1c9daf29584
July 8, 2022 release notes
1. July 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-07
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last June release (about 2,000 files had to be recompiled).
June 12, 2022 release notes
1. June 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-06
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last May release (about 15,000 files had to be recompiled).
May 6, 2022 release notes
1. May 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-05
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last April release (about 11,000 files had to be recompiled).
April 11, 2022 release notes
1. April 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-04
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Mar release (about 11,000 files had to be recompiled).
Mar 13, 2022 release notes
1. Mar 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-03
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Feb release (about 5,800 files had to be recompiled).
Feb 11, 2022 release notes
1. Feb 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-02
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last January release (about 34,500 files had to be recompiled).
Jan 20, 2022 release notes
1. Jan 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-01
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last December release (about 9,900 files had to be recompiled).
Dec 11 release notes
1. Dec 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2021-12
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last November release (about 8,800 files had to be recompiled).
Nov 7 release notes
1. Nov 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/318560
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Oct release (about 7,200 files had to be recompiled). One of these changes has removed the built in terminal program from LineageOS as AOSP deprecated this app as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_vendor_lineage/+/304043
Oct 10 release notes
1. Oct 1 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/317001
2. Added https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_frameworks_base/+/316839 to fix landscape mode system UI. This patch is not yet officially merged as of Oct 10 release.
3. Whatever LineageOS changed since last September release (about 6,100 files had to be recompiled).
Sept 9 release notes
1. Reverted the patch to https://github.com/retiredtab/andro...mmit/a32c7a0bed536281d20b7c1cf8d41c84a268cc80
Removing systemUI from pinner services causes a 4 to 6 delay in bringing up the home screen. This is seen when loading or playing a game for about 20 minutes and then either hitting the recents or home button. By reverting this commit, pressing recents or home button brings up the systemUI right away.
2. Sept 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android/+/315661
3. Whatever LineageOS changed since last August release (about 7,000 files had to be recompiled).
Aug 8 release notes
1. Fix battery status icon. When you plug in AC adapter, settings, battery does not show it charging even though it is. This is due to the sepolicy being too restrictive. I added https://github.com/retiredtab/msm89...mmit/c1eca9f7740b6a384d4fab8a1e8d812f59c17a99
2. Aug 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android/+/314477
3. Whatever LineageOS changed since last July release (about 12,000 files had to be recompiled).
July 9 release notes
1. Initial public release to XDA. This is an ALPHA build.
2. July 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:"android-11.0.0_r39"+(statuspen OR status:merged)
3. Small bug in settings, battery where the charging lightning symbol is not displayed when AC adapter is plugged in. This will be fixed in the August security patches.
Reserved.
To be an alpha going pretty well at the moment I don't and found bugs.
Appreciated your work never thought to see my device with lineage os 18.1! :'D
Thank you <3
damismtz said:
To be an alpha going pretty well at the moment I don't and found bugs.
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For every build I post and upload, I probably have 100+ or more failed builds. I try to find most of the bugs and use the rom myself for several months before letting others try it.
New build called lineage-18.1-20210808-UNOFFICIAL-gt5note10wifi.zip
Aug 8 release notes
1. Fix battery status icon. When you plug in AC adapter, settings, battery does not show it charging even though it is. This is due to the sepolicy being too restrictive. I added https://github.com/retiredtab/msm89...mmit/c1eca9f7740b6a384d4fab8a1e8d812f59c17a99
2. Aug 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android/+/314477
3. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last July release (about 11,500 files had to be recompiled).
4. 18.1 continues to be my daily driver since March 2021.
New build called lineage-18.1-20210909-UNOFFICIAL-gt5note10wifi.zip
NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
18.1 continues to be my daily driver since March 2021.
Sept 9 release notes
1. Reverted the patch to https://github.com/retiredtab/andro...mmit/a32c7a0bed536281d20b7c1cf8d41c84a268cc80
Removing systemUI from pinner services causes a 4 to 6 delay in bringing up the home screen. This is seen when loading or playing a game for about 20 minutes and then either hitting the recents or home button. By reverting this commit, pressing recents or home button brings up the systemUI right away.
2. Sept 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android/+/315661
3. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last August release (about 7,000 files had to be recompiled).
New build called lineage-18.1-20211010-UNOFFICIAL-gt5note10wifi.zip
NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
18.1 continues to be my daily driver since March 2021.
Oct 10 release notes
1. Oct 1 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/317001
2. Added https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_frameworks_base/+/316839 to fix landscape mode system UI. This patch is not yet officially merged as of Oct 10 release.
3. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last September release (about 6,100 files had to be recompiled).
New build called lineage-18.1-20211107-UNOFFICIAL-gt5note10wifi.zip
NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
18.1 continues to be my daily driver since March 2021.
Nov 7 release notes
1. Nov 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_build/+/318560
2. Whatever LineageOS changed since last Oct release (about 7,200 files had to be recompiled). One of these changes has removed the built in terminal program from LineageOS as AOSP deprecated this app as per https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_vendor_lineage/+/304043
Thank you for make this rom available for this device.
the november version is mirroring the touchscreen, if I click in a button on the left of the screen, the button on the right receives de action the way around also happens.
the october version works fine.
Vinicius7 said:
Thank you for make this rom available for this device.
the november version is mirroring the touchscreen, if I click in a button on the left of the screen, the button on the right receives de action the way around also happens.
the october version works fine.
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You likely flashed the incorrect rom.
The SM-T550 = gt510wifi. The SM-P550 = gt5note10wifi. I use the P550 myself. If the x-axis was reversed, I would have noticed it immediately.
The SM-T550 and SM-P550 use virtually identical code except the x-axis is mapped reversed.
retiredtab said:
You likely flashed the incorrect rom.
The SM-T550 = gt510wifi. The SM-P550 = gt5note10wifi. I use the P550 myself. It the x-axis was reversed, I would have noticed it immediately.
The SM-T550 and SM-P550 use virtually identical code except the x-axis is mapped reversed.
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that's it, thank you for clearing it out. I installed the november version correctly.
one question:
the encryption is working? here my device restart when I proceed to encrypt it.
Vinicius7 said:
one question:
the encryption is working? here my device restart when I proceed to encrypt it.
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No idea. I don't encrypt any of my portable devices so I never tried it. There's nothing important on them and I use disposable ids when needed.
New build called lineage-18.1-20211211-UNOFFICIAL-gt5note10wifi.zip
NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
18.1 continues to be my daily driver since March 2021.
Dec 11 release notes
1. Dec 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2021-12
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last November release (about 8,800 files had to be recompiled).
Flashed few minutes ago... Works great!
just fine
New build called lineage-18.1-20220120-UNOFFICIAL-gt5note10wifi.zip
NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
18.1 continues to be my daily driver since March 2021.
Jan 20, 2022 release notes
1. Jan 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-01
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last December release (about 9,900 files had to be recompiled).
hey can u try making one for smp585 dont need lte or s pen just one flashable rom with a few bugs i can help u with testing if ya want!
New build called lineage-18.1-20220211-UNOFFICIAL-gt5note10wifi.zip
NOTE: All builds that I upload have been personally tested on my device to boot and function as described in post #1. Having said that, there's still a chance it won't work on your device due to human error, your configuration, your apps, etc. If it won't boot, always start with a complete wipe of everything and format your data. This is known has a clean install. Backup your data before a clean install.
18.1 continues to be my daily driver since March 2021.
Feb 11, 2022 release notes
1. Feb 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-02
2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last January release (about 34,500 files had to be recompiled).
OK, Maybe I'm not an idiot. Kernel date is March 7, which is after the bug fix was commited.
Looks like the May update addresses the dirty pipes bug. (CVE-2022-0847)
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-05-01
poit said:
Looks like the May update addresses the dirty pipes bug. (CVE-2022-0847)
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-05-01
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Where are you seeing that? I read this and it looks like it won't be until next month or later patch level. What do you think?
Android 12 May security patch rolling out to Google Pixel, factory images & OTAs live
The Android 12 May security patch is rolling out to the Pixel 3a, Pixel 4, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, and...
9to5google.com
Am I reading this wrong? Is this a list of fixes or a list of continuing vulerabilities?From:https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-05-01Kernel componentsThe most severe vulnerability in this section could lead to local escalation of privilege in system libraries with no additional execution privileges needed.
CVEReferencesTypeSeverityComponentCVE-2022-0847A-220741611
Upstream kernel [2] [3]EoPHighpipes
Umm, I just checked after flashing the May update. Kernel version is still showing 5.10.66, March 7.
Only for me?
Cheers
Tom
As I understand it, the dirty pipes vulnerability was assigned CVE 2022-0847.
That is definitely listed as fixed in the May security bulletin.
Nidstang said:
As I understand it, the dirty pipes vulnerability was assigned CVE 2022-0847.
That is definitely listed as fixed in the May security bulletin.
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if the kernel has not been updated then its not fixed.
22-8047 is not listed as a fix
Pixel Update Bulletin—May 2022 | Android Open Source Project
source.android.com
not in april either
Pixel Update Bulletin—April 2022 | Android Open Source Project
source.android.com
i see nothing that says dirty pipes is fixed
it looks like its a planned fix in the next update 05-05
ill wait to see what is broken with that update.
why would google not update everything at once?
nutzfreelance said:
i see nothing that says dirty pipes is fixed
it looks like its a planned fix in the next update 05-05
ill wait to see what is broken with that update.
why would google not update everything at once?
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The May 05 patch issued yesterday -- my P6 is on May 5, 2022. And the May security bulletin lists dirty pipes as fixed.
what ke
Nidstang said:
The May 05 patch issued yesterday -- my P6 is on May 5, 2022. And the May security bulletin lists dirty pipes as fixed.
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what kernel is running on your updated pixel6?
nutzfreelance said:
what kernel is running on your updated pixel6?
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5.10.66-android12-9-00007-g66c74c58ab38-ab8262750
#1 Mon Mar 7 01:27:36 UTC 2022
Nidstang said:
5.10.66-android12-9-00007-g66c74c58ab38-ab8262750
#1 Mon Mar 7 01:27:36 UTC 2022
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since its from march and not a updated kernel(5.10.66) i would think its still dirty pipes.
it was fixed for all currently maintained releases of Linux in versions 5.16.11, 5.15.25, and 5.10.102.
The Dirty Pipe vulnerability: Overview, detection, and remediation
Learn how the Dirty Pipe vulnerability works, how to detect it, and how Datadog can help you secure your systems.
www.datadoghq.com
the fix is not listed for may here at all
Pixel Update Bulletin—May 2022 | Android Open Source Project
source.android.com
if your "CVE 2022-0847" is correct. its not there.
Amadeo is reporting it patched, fwiw:
Pixel 6 finally getting a Dirty Pipe patch, one month after the Galaxy S22
Samsung somehow shipped Google's patch a month before Google.
arstechnica.com
nutzfreelance said:
since its from march and not a updated kernel(5.10.66) i would think its still dirty pipes.
it was fixed for all currently maintained releases of Linux in versions 5.16.11, 5.15.25, and 5.10.102.
The Dirty Pipe vulnerability: Overview, detection, and remediation
Learn how the Dirty Pipe vulnerability works, how to detect it, and how Datadog can help you secure your systems.
www.datadoghq.com
the fix is not listed for may here at all
Pixel Update Bulletin—May 2022 | Android Open Source Project
source.android.com
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The fix for dirty pipe (CVE-2022-0847) was pushed February 20th to Linux. It was finally included in this months security update (see May's Android Security Bulletin). The kernel version doesn't necessarily need to be bumped to 5.10.102+ to include the fix.
nutzfreelance said:
the fix is not listed for may here at all
Pixel Update Bulletin—May 2022 | Android Open Source Project
source.android.com
if your "CVE 2022-0847" is correct. its not there.
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You're linking to the Pixel bulletin. That only lists fixes specific to Pixel devices. If you follow the link in that bulletin to the general Android bulletin you will see it listed there.
Lughnasadh said:
The fix for dirty pipe (CVE-2022-0847) was pushed February 20th to Linux. It was finally included in this months security update (see May's Android Security Bulletin). The kernel version doesn't necessarily need to be bumped to 5.10.102+ to include the fix.
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you are looking in the wrong spot.
Pixel Update Bulletin—May 2022 | Android Open Source Project
source.android.com
NOT listed as a fix
nutzfreelance said:
you are looking in the wrong spot.
Pixel Update Bulletin—May 2022 | Android Open Source Project
source.android.com
NOT listed as a fix
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The May update includes both what is included in the Android Security Bulletin and the Pixel Update Bulletin.
i hope so. but google has let everyone down before.
dont know why its listed fixed on one and not the other.
or why the kernel has not been updated
nutzfreelance said:
dont know why its listed fixed on one and not the other.
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It's in the Android Security Bulletin because they included the fix for all affected Android devices with this update (the vulnerability wasn't limited to just the Pixel 6 series). It wasn't a Pixel-specific fix so it wasn't included in the Pixel Update Bulletin, which is what the Pixel Update Bulletin covers.
seems like graphene os fixed it back in march already https://grapheneos.org/releases#2022030801