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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 LTE (samsung-degaslte)

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 LTE
Manufacturer Samsung
Name Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 LTE
Codename samsung-degaslte
Model SM-T235
Released 2014
Type tablet
Hardware
Chipset Samsung Exynos 3470 Quad
CPU Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU Mali-400MP4
Display 800x1280 TFT
Storage 8 GB
Memory 1.5 GB
Architecture armv7
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android 4.4.2
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Android
Mainline
Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline.
no
Features
Flashing
It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher.
Untested
USB Networking
After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system).
Untested
Internal storage
eMMC, SD cards, UFS, ...
Untested
SD card
Also includes other external storage cards
Untested
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Untested
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Untested
Touchscreen
Untested
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Untested
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Untested
Camera
Untested
IR TX
Untested
Connectivity
WiFi
Untested
Bluetooth
Untested
GPS
Untested
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Untested
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Untested

Available Boot Modes

  • Recovery: Power + Home + Vol up
  • Download mode: Power + Home + Vol down

Flashing Recovery

Download a build of TWRP from here and extract recovery.img

Flashing TWRP using heimdall

  • Boot the device to download mode
  • Run the command: heimdall flash --no-reboot --RECOVERY <path to recovery.img>
  • Upon a successful flash, hold the key combinations to boot to Recovery Mode. If all went well, the device should boot into TWRP Recovery