I've been trying to find a rom that is compatible with 4.2.2 MGA, but most of the well known roms out there are for 4.4 upwards. I don't want to upgrade from 4.2.2, so the question is: are there any roms still for 4.2.2 MGA?
Did you check the Android development forums for your particular model of S4? That's the only way you'll get an Android 4.2.2 ROM, and it will take a fair amount of digging to find one, plus it will never get updates. Nobody develops for an old version of Android when a newer version is available.
I did, but I couldn't find any, and as you said, it takes a LOT of digging to find something. I was hoping a dev would have kept old files from their roms from that time. The threads I mentioned that either paid no attention, or allowed me to assume they had deleted their older versions.
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I did, but I couldn't find any, and as you said, it takes a LOT of digging to find something. I was hoping a dev would have kept old files from their roms from that time. The threads I mentioned that either paid no attention, or allowed me to assume they had deleted their older versions.
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What is the reason you want to stay on an outdated firmware with all the security vulnerabilities?
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What is the reason you want to stay on an outdated firmware with all the security vulnerabilities?
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Just a personal peeve of mine. I consciously choose to stay as far away from any kind of official update, when it comes to any kind of devices. Did the update for a family member's samsung galaxy tab 4 to the its latest update, saw it, hated it, and it only stengthened my decision to keep my galaxy s4 in its original rom. Like I said, I was hoping some of the devs would have kept some of their old rom files somewhere, but I guess none exists.
I guess you'll not be running Windows 10 anytime soon.
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This is obviously a noob question. I have rooted my vibrant and wonder what happens when Samsung releases 2.1 fixes or better yet when Froyo comes out. Will this process rewrite the ROM and re-rooting will be necessary again ? will this be an automatic download?
as long as you are using the original rom you should be notified for the upgrade. im sure you will have to re root after the upgrade. When they release it, read the forums first about losing root or not.
Not to mention people with rooted phone usually get the fixes/patches/updates before they are released by t-mobile. The modding community is way better than waiting on the official release from the cell phone provider. So you might there is a good chance you will receive updates faster by having a rooted phone.
I've moved this thread to the general section.
Hey guys,
I was wondering if there is some kind of trick or way to know when a newer firmware is out.
That's a good question. Besides finding out here in the forums, if there is a new official firmware will it download automagically?
One known source is www.samfirmware.com
It is not official and should be taken carefully but very useful.
There is a guy called Quattrofromagi who (we think) is a Samsung insider who posts details of new ROMs on Twitter, but if you're not experienced with flashing it's probably better to wait until one of the guys who know what they're looking at have a look and then post about it on here. A great many people got caught out with the signed bootloaders when JM6 came out because of rushing to flash from downloads from FUS or Samfirmware.
Well, if you are looking for stock ROMs or firmwares from Samsung, you can always connect via Samsung Kies to see if you have an update. But trust me its very very late/old and Kies is not really updated that often. Samsung thinks its too much work.
Samfirmware.com is more upto date with the latest official release of firmwares for each continent. However, because they are official releases they also contain the 'bootloader protection' gimmick that Samsung is pushing out. This was a headache at the start of 2011 but thanks to Chainfire and Rotohammer there is a solution to remove the bootloader lock now. Basically, they are locking down the bootloader so people can't install their own ROM unless they are from signed by Samsung and you get it from Kies. Obviously, this is due to carriers complaining (north american carriers) that people are activating the phone features of the tablet by updating their firmware to another continents' firmware, like Europe or Asia where they allow customers to make calls on their tablet.
Your best bet is to follow the forum here and look at what others are putting on. The best part is obviously, there are going to be a lot of posts about people testing the latest firmware, their experiences and how they worked out the kinks. I know it's daunting going through the posts but it can be quite informative in case you meet the same problems as others.
For your info, the best ROM right now that is stable and well tested is JMEv4 by Rotohammer.
The next ROM people are working on now is MoDaCo's kernel and ROM running ext4 filesystem because of its speed. And the overclocked 1.2Ghz kernel is also available for EURO tabs made by richardtrip to mix with any other ROM of your choice. These are currently still not stable but are working and will be ready very soon.
Hope that helps.
Hope that helps.
Thanks for the info. Very helpful.
Yep, today XAR firmware update for kitkat us been released. It has updates and patches to fix known bugs and issues as of 02/17.
It is the most stable and secure kitkat available for our wifi note 8.0.
I am downloading now, but will be waiting for the BTU UK variant to be released, as it may have even later updates, and already set fir 13 channel wifi. Yep I be a lazy base - tard.
Its here! Galaxy Note 8.0 (WIFI) GT-N5110 BTU N5110XXSDQD1 Android 4.4.2 03.04.2017 1321607
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-N5110
gooberdude said:
Yep, today XAR firmware update for kitkat us been released. It has updates and patches to fix known bugs and issues as of 02/17.
It is the most stable and secure kitkat available for our wifi note 8.0.
I am downloading now, but will be waiting for the BTU UK variant to be released, as it may have even later updates, and already set fir 13 channel wifi. Yep I be a lazy base - tard.
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-N5110
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FYI - I am based in the UK and my Note 8.0 has very surprisingly updated to 4.4.2 - first update in ages and very odd that it should be Kitkat and not something more up to date.
IMO, i am happy with each update of kitkat. Since the end of jelly bean, google has bollocks upped with each version.
Finally after a few years trying to get kitkat just right, I am able to. Now with the latest update, I am sure the few issues I still deal with will be corrected and finally have a smooth kitkat.
Can't say that for LP, MM, and New-guts. New is not better IMO if it is wonky and filled with security flaws. Plus I don't see any improvement across the board over kitkat. Kinda like do peeps like dealing with cheeky google? I just don't understand them, as much as they don't understand me. HA!
I didn't think about how long these file hosts take... so I recommend to use SamFirm to download your firmware. It is fairly new, and I suggest searching online for sites to assist with setup and function before finding a download. That is why i do not have a link or have posted a download attachment.
Small list of still active vulnerabilites after being fully tested.
Media server, Serialization, and stock browser.
I assume we may see another release of updated kitkat firmware late next year.
It does not bother me, having only two issues active. As for stock browser, who uses it anyway? I don't!
Why are you so happy with a 4.4.2 release of kit kat? Our Note 8.0's could easily handle Nougat...Right? So... help me understand, Why I with an ATT sgh-i467 should be content with my update, but not upgrade to something more.
rmkblades said:
Why are you so happy with a 4.4.2 release of kit kat? Our Note 8.0's could easily handle Nougat...Right? So... help me understand, Why I with an ATT sgh-i467 should be content with my update, but not upgrade to something more.
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If you're really dependant on your Note 8, you could upgrade to a Tab A with S Pen. These are currently running 6.0.1. I doubt it'll get Nougat, but maybe Samsung will release the S3 in a 8" form factor...
rmkblades said:
Why are you so happy with a 4.4.2 release of kit kat? Our Note 8.0's could easily handle Nougat...Right? So... help me understand, Why I with an ATT sgh-i467 should be content with my update, but not upgrade to something more.
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Because It works, no issues, and not effected by security issues since LP.
Also I have customised my 4.4.2 to be more robust like a tab 4, without relying on a customized build with issues.
So far I am the only one with a truly functional customised firmware that I am happy with.
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Because It works, no issues, and not effected by security issues since LP.
Also I have customised my 4.4.2 to be more robust like a tab 4, without relying on a customized build with issues.
So far I am the only one with a truly functional customised firmware that I am happy with.
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Any chance you would be willing to share the firmware?
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rmkblades said:
Why are you so happy with a 4.4.2 release of kit kat? Our Note 8.0's could easily handle Nougat...Right? So... help me understand, Why I with an ATT sgh-i467 should be content with my update, but not upgrade to something more.
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Any chance you would be willing to share the firmware?
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I can't due to limits placed by ROM developers. As i had to mix 5 different ROMs to obtain what I have.
You can get a nice look by using the system ui. Though to get chrome to close when its tab closes, stock S5 libs have chrome customisations lib and some chrome cast drivers.
Plus some system apps to make gallery more robust.
I gave up on spen menu, as it did not bring much versatility since I removed stock browser because of it being unsecured with malicious scripts, and scrap book with smart clip just eat too much resources for what they are.
Can't remember which ROM I grabbed a cool one off flashbarservice app. The drawer is like the jelly bean version with a pull out tab and single row. Plus the short cuts are mini.
Using the tab 4 touchwiz and keyboard (that has left and right cursor control), though you loose automatic handwriting mode when spen is detached. It now becomes manually switched with the settings key.
I swapped out a secsettings app to allow access to default applications, as Samsung killed it in 4.4.2 for Note 8.0.
I enabled color blind, interaction control, grey scale, and accessibility shortcut menu. Though I can't have the shortcut menu activate or deactivate without a reboot.
Though the i467 has the features in the stock ROM, so obtaining the latest AT&T ROM, you can copy the system apps to allow some cool accessibility features developers over looked.
If I had permissions to allow copying and distributing custom apps and a few custom libs, i would as a complete ROM. But that is only half of it. I am not an android developer, and have no tools to properly create a flashable ROM to distribute.
Hello....!
I am sorry for my bad English skills
I am using Samsung Note 4 Sprint Android 6.0.1.
It's very bad and doesn't have a fingerprint. I need to go back to an earlier version.
I've used "Odin" and "Z3X SamsungTool, COMBINATION". All failed.
I downloaded Firmware at website sammobile.com.
Please Help me...!
If you were on the n910PVP5DQ15 firmware then the sboot is fused5, binary 4 and can not be downgraded. That is most likely the reason you have a fail in Odin. The following links will provide further information and guidance. If you have questions ask then in this post, good luck
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/help/n910pvpu5dqi5-firmware-download-t3941451
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/help/roms-installed-qi15-firmware-t3990677
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If you were on the n910PVP5DQ15 firmware then the sboot is fused5, binary 4 and can not be downgraded. That is most likely the reason you have a fail in Odin. The following links will provide further information and guidance. If you have questions ask then in this post, good luck
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/help/n910pvpu5dqi5-firmware-download-t3941451
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/help/roms-installed-qi15-firmware-t3990677
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Thank you verry much ..!!
Your welcome
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Your welcome
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My phone is very cheap...!
I'm not afraid to ruin it
It will help me understand more. :laugh:
Bán Trinh Trả Góp said:
My phone is very cheap...!
I'm not afraid to ruin it
It will help me understand more. :laugh:
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Well I hope you don't ruin it. lol The Note 4 is concerned by many as "the last develop friendly phone". The Last Spirit update (5DQ15) has made it not so friendly. Prior to loosing my phone, I was on Lollipop
4COK1 with the ultimate Note 5 hybrid (MORA) rom as my daily driver. I could flash back and forth form lollipop to Marshmallow and choose many different custom roms. However, I seldom used MM because I didnt like the layout of the OS. Hated the mock location that force an app and Google maps in Samsung settings (BIG TIME, Yea how moke is it if it connected to Google maps?). While on lollipop just set mock location and done. Furthermore, the permission settings in MM are scattered in different sections that not only adds completely in navigation but confusion as to what the F is this? All the while stating udate for you security. My security or there's? Well, no use crying over spilled milk as they say.
Being locked to 5DQ15 firmware was a new experience. Now years later, I found myself unfamiliar with the Note 4 5DQ15. The first thing I noticed was n910p xda forum was "where did everybody go" ? Next thing I noticed is all the bricked devices and fails in Odin when downgrading the 5DQ15. Thats when I decided the safest choice to begin with was the
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no.../rom-15nov2017-stock-ish-plustidbits-t3705395
Being with installing TWRP followed by rebooting the phone. Then I rebooted back to TWRP and made a backup of all the partitions to external sd. Afterwards, I flash the custom rom. I was very pleased it had completely with xposed firmware and models. Although its really a great rom, I still missed my old customizations in 5.0 roms.
Reading threw the forums at that time provided very little to go by and the information posted by members seemed to conflict. Some said you you can on 6.0 rom and others saying the opposite. All the while lioking to purchase another n910p with a lower bootloader which lead me to visual prof of custom roms on 6.0 are compatible (maybe). I still needed to flash to be 100% sure. (screen shots in next post).
I also felt like you "Its an inexpensive device and Im going to take a risk".
Mr. JAVI said:
Well I hope you don't ruin it. lol The Note 4 is concerned by many as "the last develop friendly phone". The Last Spirit update (5DQ15) has made it not so friendly. Prior to loosing my phone, I was on Lollipop
4COK1 with the ultimate Note 5 hybrid (MORA) rom as my daily driver. I could flash back and forth form lollipop to Marshmallow and choose many different custom roms. However, I seldom used MM because I didnt like the layout of the OS. Hated the mock location that force an app and Google maps in Samsung settings (BIG TIME, Yea how moke is it if it connected to Google maps?). While on lollipop just set mock location and done. Furthermore, the permission settings in MM are scattered in different sections that not only adds completely in navigation but confusion as to what the F is this? All the while stating udate for you security. My security or there's? Well, no use crying over spilled milk as they say.
Being locked to 5DQ15 firmware was a new experience. Now years later, I found myself unfamiliar with the Note 4 5DQ15. The first thing I noticed was n910p xda forum was "where did everybody go" ? Next thing I noticed is all the bricked devices and fails in Odin when downgrading the 5DQ15. Thats when I decided the safest choice to begin with was the
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no.../rom-15nov2017-stock-ish-plustidbits-t3705395
Being with installing TWRP followed by rebooting the phone. Then I rebooted back to TWRP and made a backup of all the partitions to external sd. Afterwards, I flash the custom rom. I was very pleased it had completely with xposed firmware and models. Although its really a great rom, I still missed my old customizations in 5.0 roms.
Reading threw the forums at that time provided very little to go by and the information posted by members seemed to conflict. Some said you you can on 6.0 rom and others saying the opposite. All the while lioking to purchase another n910p with a lower bootloader which lead me to visual prof of custom roms on 6.0 are compatible (maybe). I still needed to flash to be 100% sure. (screen shots in next post).
I also felt like you "Its an inexpensive device and Im going to take a risk".
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I think people can easily buy the latest phones today.
The warranty company assumes all responsibility.
It is difficult to find someone with hobby of editing phone software.
Now just to be perfectly clean, I am in no way suggesting that anyone purchase a pre rooted device. Never
WARNING
To all , You never know what has been installed hidden within the system when purchasing a pre-rooted phone.
If thats not enough, consider the developer of the rom that has put in all the work, cheated out of there donations.
Mr. JAVI said:
Well I hope you don't ruin it. lol The Note 4 is concerned by many as "the last develop friendly phone". The Last Spirit update (5DQ15) has made it not so friendly. Prior to loosing my phone, I was on Lollipop
4COK1 with the ultimate Note 5 hybrid (MORA) rom as my daily driver. I could flash back and forth form lollipop to Marshmallow and choose many different custom roms. However, I seldom used MM because I didnt like the layout of the OS. Hated the mock location that force an app and Google maps in Samsung settings (BIG TIME, Yea how moke is it if it connected to Google maps?). While on lollipop just set mock location and done. Furthermore, the permission settings in MM are scattered in different sections that not only adds completely in navigation but confusion as to what the F is this? All the while stating udate for you security. My security or there's? Well, no use crying over spilled milk as they say.
Being locked to 5DQ15 firmware was a new experience. Now years later, I found myself unfamiliar with the Note 4 5DQ15. The first thing I noticed was n910p xda forum was "where did everybody go" ? Next thing I noticed is all the bricked devices and fails in Odin when downgrading the 5DQ15. Thats when I decided the safest choice to begin with was the
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no.../rom-15nov2017-stock-ish-plustidbits-t3705395
Being with installing TWRP followed by rebooting the phone. Then I rebooted back to TWRP and made a backup of all the partitions to external sd. Afterwards, I flash the custom rom. I was very pleased it had completely with xposed firmware and models. Although its really a great rom, I still missed my old customizations in 5.0 roms.
Reading threw the forums at that time provided very little to go by and the information posted by members seemed to conflict. Some said you you can on 6.0 rom and others saying the opposite. All the while lioking to purchase another n910p with a lower bootloader which lead me to visual prof of custom roms on 6.0 are compatible (maybe). I still needed to flash to be 100% sure. (screen shots in next post).
I also felt like you "Its an inexpensive device and Im going to take a risk".
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Sorry for the language differences,
I can not understand everything you write :crying::crying:
Bán Trinh Trả Góp said:
I think people can easily buy the latest phones today.
The warranty company assumes all responsibility.
It is difficult to find someone with hobby of editing phone software.
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The warranty company assumes responsible with new devices, of course rooting will void the warranty.
Not that difficult to find someone with the skills to edit Android devices. I'll simply say XDA
You are using Z3E tool and Odin are you not? Well then why not buy a newer phone?
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Its just a hobby of mine, I enjoy moding and flashing. Im not a programer. I simply wish to give back to the XDA community.
I could buy a new phone but the newer models of have locked bootloaders. (us versions).
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Bán Trinh Trả Góp said:
Sorry for the language differences,
I can not understand everything you write :crying::crying:
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It not your fault, I know my writing skills need important. Im spelling is horrible.
I thank you as in your first question in this post has help me too. First time I heard of Z3E tool. Thank you
Hello,
I am pretty much a noob at this, only successfully done a one custom rom and twrp install before on a google nexus a long time ago. But pretty much after getting really confused as what I can do with it.
I just bought this tablet about a week ago from a Best Buy. Its a 2019 model without the sim-card port, so it is wifi only.
The model number is sm-t510nzkaxac. Its an ok model, but there are a few things I am not happy with about it and I was wondering if anything could be done to fix it.
It doesn't have Android 10. Only 9. And having a little bit of knowledge about software and what not I have to wonder if some of the issue I am facing are related to this. Some of the apps are not usable and others there is no sound or other issues that do not occur on other devices with different android versions. Crashes and app hangs frequently.
Android 10 seems to work best(with another samsung tablet [sm-t307u]), naturally, so I wanted to see if its possible to update to this firmware somehow.
Please explain everything, as I said I am a noob.
Thank you.
I should also mention that I use Linux. Debian 9. If this is an issue...
evandenbroecke said:
Hello,
I am pretty much a noob at this, only successfully done a one custom rom and twrp install before on a google nexus a long time ago. But pretty much after getting really confused as what I can do with it.
I just bought this tablet about a week ago from a Best Buy. Its a 2019 model without the sim-card port, so it is wifi only.
The model number is sm-t501nzkaxac. Its an ok model, but there are a few things I am not happy with about it and I was wondering if anything could be done to fix it.
It doesnt have Android 10. Only 9. And having a little bit of knowledge about software and what not I have to wonder if some of the issue I am facing are related to this. Some of the apps are not usable and others there is no sound or other issues that do not occur on other devices with different android verisons. Crashes and app hangs frequently.
Android 10 seems to work best(with another samsung tablet [sm-t307u]), naturally, so I wanted to see if its possible to update to this firmware somehow.
Please explain everything, as I said I am a noob.
Thank you.
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I'm assuming it was a typo and you are actually talking about an SM-T510 and not T501. If that is the case, Samsung has yet to update the T510 to Android 10. There are custom Android 10 ROMs but not stock. So if any of the apps that came with the tablet aren't working, then there must be a defect. If you have installed additional apps, designed for Android 10, then they might have problems. But anything designed for Android 8 or 9 should work.
Yes thank you, it is the T510, just a typo.
I understand that Samsung has yet to update this device to android 10, which is kind of disappointing. But issues I am facing with some apps are with this model with currently has android 9. As I said before the newer device, and SM-T307u (2020) does have android 10. Also I've heard that Knox Security could pose a problem.
Basically I wanted to test to see if this is the issue with the T510. I've gotten as far as unlocking the boot loader, but beyond here I am confused. Probably because I am a linux user trying to figure out a way to do this without a windows computer for the odin software. What I have found so far, heimdall, doesnt work at all. I am guessing if I cannot get TWRP or any other roms on the tablet, I cannot get this to work?
I hate being a linux user for this reason, lol. Everything is made for windoze!
And yes the apps in question are ones added after market.
Anyways thanks for the response, cheers!
Todd Vandenbroecke
evandenbroecke said:
Yes thank you, it is the T510, just a typo.
I understand that Samsung has yet to update this device to android 10, which is kind of disappointing. But issues I am facing with some apps are with this model with currently has android 9. As I said before the newer device, and SM-T307u (2020) does have android 10. Also I've heard that Knox Security could pose a problem.
Basically I wanted to test to see if this is the issue with the T510. I've gotten as far as unlocking the boot loader, but beyond here I am confused. Probably because I am a linux user trying to figure out a way to do this without a windows computer for the odin software. What I have found so far, heimdall, doesnt work at all. I am guessing if I cannot get TWRP or any other roms on the tablet, I cannot get this to work?
I hate being a linux user for this reason, lol. Everything is made for windoze!
And yes the apps in question are ones added after market.
Anyways thanks for the response, cheers!
Todd Vandenbroecke
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My T720 just got 10 also. But that is to be expected. The more expensive models always get the updates first. It has been known for months that the T510 wouldn't get 10 until Sept. I've been a Linux user for 20 yrs but I keep a cheap Windows box just for situations like this. However, there have been others who have used Heimdall to install custom ROMs on the T510. Do a search in the threads for T510 custom ROMs for Heimdall and see what others have done.:fingers-crossed:
lewmur said:
My T720 just got 10 also. But that is to be expected. The more expensive models always get the updates first. It has been known for months that the T510 wouldn't get 10 until Sept. I've been a Linux user for 20 yrs but I keep a cheap Windows box just for situations like this. However, there have been others who have used Heimdall to install custom ROMs on the T510. Do a search in the threads for T510 custom ROMs for Heimdall and see what others have done.:fingers-crossed:
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Well I guess I need to find a cheap windoze computer someplace... Lucky I can usually find one at the recycle depot for nothing. Probably a good idea, though, Lol thanks. As for android 10, I might just wait until Sept. for the official update, dunno yet. Depends on what happens I guess.
lewmur said:
My T720 just got 10 also. But that is to be expected. The more expensive models always get the updates first. It has been known for months that the T510 wouldn't get 10 until Sept. I've been a Linux user for 20 yrs but I keep a cheap Windows box just for situations like this. However, there have been others who have used Heimdall to install custom ROMs on the T510. Do a search in the threads for T510 custom ROMs for Heimdall and see what others have done.:fingers-crossed:
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I'm actually not finding anything with the T510 or heimdall in search, is it similar to other models for the procedures?
Tried some things here and just not getting heimdall to work. Tried to recompress twrp-3.4 and use that with heimdall, but it now complains that its missing the firmware.xml file.
evandenbroecke said:
I'm actually not finding anything with the T510 or heimdall in search, is it similar to other models for the procedures?
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It should be the same as with the T58x tablets.
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evandenbroecke said:
Well I guess I need to find a cheap windoze computer someplace... Lucky I can usually find one at the recycle depot for nothing. Probably a good idea, though, Lol thanks. As for android 10, I might just wait until Sept. for the official update, dunno yet. Depends on what happens I guess.
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The only problem with waiting till sept is that that was the schedual prior to covid. Can't be sure they'll hold to it.
Yes, covid... well lets hope that most of the development can be done at home and samsung employee are not actually working at the office I guess.
Latest firmware is android 10 now, got released a few days ago.