Lineage-14.1-20180419-unofficial-gtel3g
Go to Settings > About Device and confirm your model number is SM-T561 (or explicitly confirmed by your local development thread as gtel3g ). Do NOT flash this on an SM-T560.
In the world of Android, custom ROMs have become a staple for enthusiasts and power users. One of the most popular and respected custom ROMs is LineageOS, a project that emerged from the ashes of CyanogenMod. In this article, we'll dive into the specifics of LineageOS 14.1-20180419-UNOFFICIAL-gtel3g, a unique build designed for the GTel3G device.
The build date (April 19, 2018), representing a stable snapshot from that period. lineage-14.1-20180419-UNOFFICIAL-gtel3g
LineageOS does not come with Google services. You will need a package of Open GApps for ARM/Android 7.1 if you want the Play Store. Verify ROM Integrity: Check the MD5 or SHA hash of the lineage-14.1-20180419-UNOFFICIAL-gtel3g.zip to ensure it isn't corrupted. 4. Installation Overview Boot into TWRP Recovery. (System, Data, Cache, Dalvik). button to select the ROM zip. Immediately after, install the GApps zip (if using). Reboot the system. Odin configuration settings for this tablet?
Users switching from TouchWiz (Samsung's stock UI) to this build typically notice an immediate difference in UI fluidity. LineageOS removes the heavy "bloatware" that often chokes the Tab E’s modest 1.5GB of RAM. Go to Settings > About Device and confirm
: Users generally report that while this LineageOS 14.1 build works, it can be compared to other lightweight options like LightROM. UNOFFICIAL
Early LineageOS 14.1 builds on the Tab 3 suffered from a severe memory leak caused by the mdss_fb display driver. After 48 hours of uptime, the tablet would become unusable. The April 19 build includes a backported kernel patch that resolved this leak, allowing for weeks of stability. One of the most popular and respected custom
While we cannot always track down the specific XDA handle attached to this build (most links are now dead or archived), this ROM represents the spirit of the open-source community. The developer took a device that Samsung declared "obsolete" in 2015 and kept it alive until 2018. For a tablet to receive a stable modern OS three years after its death is remarkable.
Core tablet functionality including the touchscreen, Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth audio and pairing, hardware video decoding, internal/external storage, and basic audio playback.
The specific file represents a highly targeted custom ROM package designed to breathe new life into legacy hardware. Specifically, this build targets the Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6 (3G variant, model SM-T561) Go to product viewer dialog for this item.