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[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] joke19:
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[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] retiredtab:
I don't use chrome, but I do use Brave which is based on the open source chromium and Brave adds privacy and ad blocking features.

Even if chrome installs using Aurora store (which I haven't tried or tested), chrome, itself might check for the presence of the underlying gapps framework. If that's missing, then chrome won't start.

You can check for yourself by viewing the adb logcat.

# clear the log using little c
adb logcat -c
# start a new log and show the messages with color (big C)
adb logcat -C
# start chrome app
# look at messages, it might say something like "google play store required but not installed"

Aurora Store downloads the exact same apps from the actual Google play store, but doesn't come with the underlying gapps frameworks that some apps may require.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] XDA_username00:
Yeah, I think the lack of gsf framework/gapps is what the issue is. I'd prefer not to use any chrome at all - but for whatever reason these airline apps have made it a requirement.

Interesting note: apparently Firefox 51 is supported, but nothing higher. *sigh

well, at this point all I can do is preload a bunch of different browsers and see if anything works. It's a shame there's no external site that can verify drm since the commercials and everything else plays just fine. It's when you are locked into non-internet local wifi mode on the plane that the error appears and to try and fix requires switching to a mobile hotspot with internet and then try to troubleshoot.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] retiredtab:
You might want to research microg.

https://microg.org/

edit: I have no plans to support or add signature spoofing to my builds. It's a potential headache that I don't want to be supporting.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] XDA_username00:
I wouldn't even remotely suggest that, specifically because it could break other stuff. If I come across a solution, I'll share - but sometimes just knowing what won't work helps manage expectations.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] XDA_username00:
That worked! The only adjustment I had to make was to use the browser to connect directly to the url instead of allowing the airline app to launch it. I did get a pop-up about not having the Google Play store something or other when I first launched - but that didn't affect it.

So to be specific - being able to play United Airlines content - was possible using the Bromite Chromium (armeabi-v7a) (direct link to 101.0.4951-69), setting it to the default browser, and navigating to http://unitedprivatescreening.com.

I suspect American will be similar and will update any issues the next time I fly with them.

Update: Yup, works just fine with their DRM, too.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] chironfr:
Thanks a lot. I've installed it on my T-550. It perfectly suits my needs (ebooks + press).

I've installed pico gapps because I need a paid app on the google playstore.

Everything runs smoothly, no bugs so far.

Thanks again! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] retiredtab:
New build called lineage-18.1-20220612-UNOFFICIAL-gt510wifi.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.

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 9,000 files had to be recompiled).
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] haajee86:
Awesome job @retiredtab every month updates for this old tablet. Never tought when i buy it.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] maserati2011:
Any plans for android 12 yet?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] retiredtab:
New build called lineage-18.1-20220708-UNOFFICIAL-gt510wifi.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.

July 9, 2022 release notes

1. July 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-07

2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last June release (about 1,900 files had to be recompiled).
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] joke19:
How to disable the soft navigation bar? Thanks and thanks for your work
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] XDA_username00:
There's a discussion here or you could install a 3rd party home tool like Nova Launcher which works well (even the free version).

Edit: Forgot to mention that it's also mention in the FAQ here.... Q15.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] joke19:
Nice revival of my tab, thanks. Every version from Netflix I test give me errors. Someone know a working version? Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] joke19:
And the speaker is very "quietly".
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] y0himba:
Has anyone gotten any Gapps package to work? I've tried MindTheGapps and OpenGapps....nothing works.

I am formating flashing the latest Lineage ROM in post 1, wiping system and dalvik, then installing Gapps and then booting.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] joke19:
Open gapps Pico work for me
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] joke19:
Search help, site 6 in this thread was helpful.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] joke19:
Fixed with format data and reflash
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] y0himba:
You're lucky. I tried the pico first because I want just enough Google services. I ended up flashing the Nexus ROM for my SM-510 from 2019.

There should be a site or something for slightly older devices that still stand up today. This tablet is strong and smooth, I just hate Samsung's UI, and don;t want to run another launcher on top of Samsung's.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] joke19:
I wiped all partition expect the ext SD, format then the data partition, flash lingeos, kernel permission patcher from site 6 for drm, Pico open gapps, magisk and then reboot. Google speech service forced closed so I deactivated it. Then setup, DRM test l3 working and then reflash lingeos, Pico and magisk. Netflix I downloaded over aurora store. All fine in the moment
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] joke19:
For aurora store I used my g account because anonymous don't work by me. And I used the recommended twrp form site one not the last
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] XDA_username00:
I'm confused, do you have a T-550 that's causing you issues? The T510 is completely different hardware and I wouldn't expect this custom rom to run on it at all. https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=9582&idPhone2=7122
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] bilatche:
also interested !
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] bilatche:
hi, can't find any link for the last T550 18.1 build...

can someone help me please ?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] joke19:
You read the information before complete? 3nd of the second post
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] retiredtab:
New build called lineage-18.1-20220805-UNOFFICIAL-gt510wifi.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.

Aug 5, 2022 release notes

1. Aug 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-08

2. Whatever LiineageOS 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/425e3ab707bed49a0209ddb885de0de0cf04fe57
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] chironfr:
Tanks a lot.

Installed on my SM-T550 + pico gapps

The Rom is fast and stable

I do however have some issues with an app (the only one installed so far), that runs fine, but becomes sluggish after 2mn, and makes the tablet unresponsive.

I know it's not possible to transform a moped into a race motorcyle, but do you have any tricks to free resources, disable unnecessary features, etc... ?

Thanks again.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] retiredtab:
What is the app called? Is that abbreviation of "mn" mean minutes or months?

See FAQ 16 in post #2.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] chironfr:
Thanks a lot

The name of the application is "exoty tarot"

2mn means 2 minutes. The app will just freeze.

I've applied the recommendations, nothing has changed.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] retiredtab:
Sorry, never heard of that game and if it lags or freezes after 2 minutes, there's nothing I can do.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] XDA_username00:
Depending on how badly you want that app to run, you could always try the v19 build:

https://xdaforums.com/t/unofficial-...for-galaxy-tab-a-sm-t550-aug-10-2022.4479347/

And here's a separate thread specifically for any gapps-related issues (since that app does require the Google Play services):

https://xdaforums.com/t/msm8916-whi...m-t35x-sm-t550-sm-t560nu-and-sm-p550.4479285/
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] retiredtab:
New build called lineage-18.1-20220912-UNOFFICIAL-gt510wifi.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.

Sept 12, 2022 release notes

1. Sept 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-09

2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last July release (about 12,500 files had to be recompiled).
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] retiredtab:
New build called lineage-18.1-20221007-UNOFFICIAL-gt510wifi.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.

Oct 7, 2022 release notes

1. Oct 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-10

2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last July release (about 5,500 files had to be recompiled).
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] retiredtab:
New build called lineage-18.1-20221113-UNOFFICIAL-gt510wifi.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.

Nov 13, 2022 release notes

1. Nov 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-10

2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last Oct release (about 5,000 files had to be recompiled).
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] breversa:
Hi @retiredtab!

I know LineageOS 19 is your daily driver, but which version (18.1 vs 19) do you feel is snappier (or "less laggy as possible")?

My in-law is neither tech-savvy nor patient and I'm looking for the "fastest" one even if it's a previous version (and I'll have to try with all the GApps versions as well).
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] retiredtab:
Hmm, with your description "neither tech-savvy nor patient", I wouldn't give your in-law this 2015 entry level device with only 1.5GB DRAM. The entry level ipad 2022 at $300USD might be better a fit.

The difference between 18.1 and 19.1 is not material to me. That is, I can't tell a difference. However, I don't run any gapps and gapps will slow down the performance. The playstore sits in DRAM all the time consuming around 150MB DRAM.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] breversa:
I'm trying to get the most of the tablet they already have, not get them another one, hence my question.

Thanks for your honest reply. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] XDA_username00:
I found v19 to run better than v18, but if they aren't patient - then you may not want to give them this device as the newer apps do require more resources to run. As an e-book reader, Netflix player device, and web browser - it works fine, just a bit slow - and seeing the message "this app is taking a while do you want to quit" does happen more than it should depending on what you are doing.

That said - managed expectations might work and of course, YMMV.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] retiredtab:
New build called lineage-18.1-20221210-UNOFFICIAL-gt510wifi.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.

Dec 10, 2022 release notes

1. Dec 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2022-12

2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last Nov release (about 5,000 files had to be recompiled).
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] sad t550:
Hi forum ,

Is there anyone out there who is willing to help a newbie out in flashing its sm-t550 tablet with a working modern version of the os ?

currently more and more apps require android version 8 or newer .

And i am stuck with the last official version 7.x

Tried to flash twrp , then reboot and go into recovery-mode , but no menu with the options to format data , mount and copy rom ......

any help highly appreciated

- re usage ;

monitoring in house energy system 4 apps , some video monitoring 1 app , email 1 app and whatssapp 1 app

no streaming , netflix or anything else

- have already watched a youtube movie , but after booting in recovery-mode i only get friendly android-man and no teamwin screen
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] bierma32:
@sad t550

1. Tap 7 times on the build version, it enables the developers option

2. Go dev.option, enable USB debugging

3. Start your Tab into download mode

4. Start Odin ,( as Admin ) under AP or PDA , select the latest TWRP.IMG.tar file

5. Disable on Odin factory reset ,auto reboot and repartion

6. Press Start after Odin shows "" Pass "" , reboot your Tab with the 3 Button combination into Recovery Mode.

Important: if your Tab boots into System , you have to try it again.

Into TWRP

1. Under wipe , select factory reset,

2. advanced wipe , wipe cache and dalvik, format system and data , also internal data if you come from Stock

3. Install your LOS Version from external SDcard

4. Wipe cache and dalvik, reboot system.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] bierma32:
@sad t550

I prefere alternative downloads of your needed APKs.

A Android man after reboots is a signs, you are still in download mode.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] XDA_username00:
I recommend following the steps provided, but deploying v19 instead.

https://xdaforums.com/t/unofficial-...-for-galaxy-tab-a-sm-t550-dec-9-2022.4479347/

Also, be mindful that depending on the app requirements you may not like the results - especially if you have to add gapps or the app itself requires a bit more horsepower than just an os version upgrade. I've had modern apps trigger the "app is not responding - close or wait" dialog - but that's expected given the available resources of this hardware.

Either way, the journey to get the OS replaced on these devices is a fun exercise.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Px80:
how to remove root / jailbreak?

I got some apps that won't run as my tablet is rooted. How to unroot it but still use this rom?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] retiredtab:
New build called lineage-18.1-20230108-UNOFFICIAL-gt510wifi.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.

Jan 8, 2023 release notes

1. Jan 5 security patches as per https://review.lineageos.org/q/topic:R_asb_2023-01

2. Whatever LiineageOS changed since last Dec release (about 4,500 files had to be recompiled).
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] haajee86:
Hi, i got continuously disconnects from wifi. With different wifi AP in my house. Even only on 2.4GHz or 5GHz. It works ok when i setup a mobile hotspot on my phone. But how can i fix this? :(
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] XDA_username00:
If it works ok on a different device - then it's probably not the tablet, but more likely something else. Too many variables (number of devices on AP, distance to AP, sensitivity configuration settings of AP, etc., etc. ) to troubleshoot and beyond the scope of this thread.

Of course, since you are running v18 - maybe see if upgrading to v19 helps? Of course, that's no guarantee that it will resolve your issue, but sometimes a complete refresh with just a clean OS can do wonders. Hope that helps.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] nixnixnixnix4:
Can y'all please dial *#0228# in your dialer apps and tell me what the voltage is and what the corresponding battery percent is?

I'm trying to also see what it is at 100%.

Thanks, just checking something.

I'm at 3.74V @ 26%.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] varcor:
4.13

80%
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] nixnixnixnix4:
Thanks. Please let me know your voltage if you charge to 100%.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] blackhawk:
It will vary at 100% ... or is it really 80%?🤣

All I know for sure is it stops drawing current/increasing in voltage after reaching an indicated 100% no matter what you do.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] enigmaamit:
View attachment 5362371

4.366 V at 100%
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] nixnixnixnix4:
The cell is rated for 4.45V as the cutoff, but it stops at 4.35V, which is good: https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/m4vrgZ3PqskbyvKM.huge

And: https://xdaforums.com/t/does-samsun...-batteries-in-the-s-and-other-series.4284787/
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] blackhawk:
The only things I mostly look at are SOT battery usage % and temperature when charging.

It rare I charge past 80-90%, just not needed.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] nixnixnixnix4:
My S21 Ultra reliably loses 1% an hour without significant intervention on my part and with very light phone usage. I'd say that this is the standby battery loss rate. I'm fine with that. Is that a normal experience?
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] blackhawk:
Sounds like there's background activity going on.

Google backup Transport and Framework maybe. I have those two always package disable and Google play Services is turn off. Google Play Services is a vampire and not often needed by me except mostly for Gmail.

Playstore is also package disabled unless needed. Location is always off unless needed.

I like to see under 1%, think I'm getting about .5% with the tap on AOD setting. It still gets texts and phone calls; not in airplane mode. Wifi is always disabled, I don't use it and bluetooth is turned off at night which is mostly for security.

I have about 86 apks always disabled, most are bloatware anyway.

This stock 10+ is heavily configured but it gives it better battery life and is more secure.

With the newer more efficient memory and CPU you should be able to do better than me. I'm running on 4 G lte only, not sure if 5 G is still an issue now or not.

This is my SOT usage right now and a lot of that was streaming vids. Ha-ha notice the Accubattery charging reporting glitch, no idea what triggered that... Adroids.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] nixnixnixnix4:
Well, what kind of "Screen Off Discharge Rate" do you face?

I'm actually quite happy with 1% an hour. It is rather consistent too: 5G or LTE or WiFi -- all the same.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] enigmaamit:
If you're using your device to it's full potential, without handicapping any of it's major functions, 1% per hour seems about at par with what i get on WiFi at home. This goes up to around 2% per hour when I have my Galaxy Watch connected to the phone via BT, and I'm at work, connected to 4G.

I have a Galaxy Tab S7 too, which is always synced to the S21U for "Calls and Messages on other devices" setting, and Seamless Earbud Connection enabled on the Buds Live and the Buds Plus, that allows them to automatically jump between the phone and the tablet depending on which device i pick up and start using. I also have Your Phone app running in the background, that connects my phone to my Windows laptop for calls, messages and notifications. My setup allows a close integration among all my devices and I can take calls or continue work on anything at home with a screen.

I'm using Dual SIMs, both on LTE, WiFi and BT always on, Auto-Sync enabled, FHD+ (my eyes couldn't appreciate the difference between FHD+ and WQHD+), Adaptive Refresh Rate, Auto-brightness enabled, and no debloating except what Device Care automatically puts to sleep/deep sleep. And with all this going, I've never run out of battery in a day, so far. If I were to use only the phone screen for everything, then maybe SOT would've mattered more - but I jump between devices at my convenience and my use-case scenario, and i like that flexibility and freedom. Samsung is the only non-apple company that makes such a cohesive eco-system currently across these many device categories.

So as long as my phone makes it to the end of the day (when everything gets plugged in anyway), I'm not looking to cripple any functionality on this expensive glass and silicon sandwich. I just want to get my money's worth...

So for my specific use case, I'm happy leaving the phone running everything it is capable of, while sipping a little battery in the background. YMMV.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] nixnixnixnix4:
My outlook is the same.

By the way, you might want to try Samsung Flow from the Microsoft Store. I find it to be loads better than Your Phone. It has every feature I would want. Drag and drop into a folder in the Files App. Control apps / screen remotely. Clipboard connection ON/OFF. And, more.