linux on a samsung tab A??

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deeter replied

24 June 2019, 22:17
Originally posted by BR14 View Post

cheers, chaps, - i'll 'ave a butcher's

I don't think there's an official LineageOS release for the Tab A, but the XDA forum are pretty good about supporting other devices

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darmstadt replied

23 June 2019, 09:07
Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google. It is based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open source software, and is designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
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DimPrawn replied

21 June 2019, 06:43
Looks like Linux on a tablet is about as useful as a chocolate teapot, as you'd expect.

Linux great on a server, tulip on a user facing device.
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BR14 replied

19 June 2019, 17:43
Originally posted by Zigenare View Post

Have you had a look at...

https://tablet.ninja/can-you-install-linux-on-a-tablet/

Originally posted by unixman View Post

A few months ago I installed LineageOS onto an ancient Samsung S3 smartphone. Worked fine. I have a Sony tablet too (Xperia Z4). I might to that as well, when it gets old.

cheers, chaps, - i'll 'ave a butcher's
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unixman replied

19 June 2019, 15:57
A few months ago I installed LineageOS onto an ancient Samsung S3 smartphone. Worked fine. I have a Sony tablet too (Xperia Z4). I might to that as well, when it gets old.
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Zigenare replied

19 June 2019, 15:25
Originally posted by BR14 View Post

hi guys, i've inherited a tablet. - is it possible to root it and put a linux distro on?
If so which root process is best, and what distro will work?
or should i just stick with android?

Have you had a look at...

https://tablet.ninja/can-you-install-linux-on-a-tablet/
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BR14 replied

16 June 2019, 17:40
Originally posted by northernladuk View Post

Google comes up with nothing as well so think there is your answer.

i found lots of fragments of stuff by googling, but i had hopes for someone who had actually done it.

no worries, i'll have a hack around and see what's what.

thanks anyway.
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northernladuk replied

16 June 2019, 14:45
Google comes up with nothing as well so think there is your answer.
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BR14 replied

16 June 2019, 14:16
hmm, i guess not then, or none of the wizzkid webdevs on here know how.
oh, well.
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BR14 started a topic linux on a samsung tab A??

14 June 2019, 16:58
linux on a samsung tab A??

hi guys, i've inherited a tablet. - is it possible to root it and put a linux distro on?
If so which root process is best, and what distro will work?
or should i just stick with android?
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