Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6 (SM-T560NU) (samsung-gtelwifiue)
This page is about the dedicated port of this device. There is also an optional generic port available for this device - see Generic MSM8916 (qcom-msm8916). |
![]() samsung-gtelwifiue running neofetch | |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
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Name | Galaxy Tab E 9.6 |
Codename | samsung-gtelwifiue |
Model | SM-T560NU |
Released | 2015 |
Type | tablet |
Hardware | |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (APQ8016) |
CPU | 1.2 GHz Quad ARM Cortex-A53 |
GPU | Adreno A306 |
Display | 800x1280 NT51017 |
Storage | 16 GB |
Memory | 1.5 GB |
Architecture | aarch64 |
Software | |
Original software | Android |
Original version The version the device was shipped with. |
5.1 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
7.0 |
postmarketOS | |
Category | testing |
Pre-built images Whether pre-built images are available here. |
no |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
yes |
pmOS kernel The kernel version that runs on the device's port. |
Mainline |
Unixbench score Unixbench Whetstone/Dhrystone score. See Unixbench. |
1033.5 |
Optional Generic Port | Generic MSM8916 (qcom-msm8916) |
Flashing It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher . |
Works
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USB Networking After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system). |
Works
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Battery Charging and battery level reporting works |
Broken
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Screen Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Partial
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Touchscreen |
Works
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Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Works
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Works
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Camera |
Broken
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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
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Bluetooth |
Works
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GPS |
Broken
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Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Works
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USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching |
Broken
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Sensors | |
Accelerometer Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
Works
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This device is based on the Snapdragon 410. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps |
Contributors
Users owning this device
- Person4268
- SnappedAll (Notes: dualbooted lineageos 19.1 and postmarketos)
- WeirdTreeThing
Installation
Note: Enter lk2nd fastboot mode by pressing only Volume Down + Power (not the Home button). Pressing the Home button additionally will bring you to the Samsung Download mode. |
- Install lk2nd (alternative bootloader that provides a standard fastboot interface)
- Follow Qualcomm_Snapdragon_410/412_(MSM8916)#Installation.
Touch keys
See Tm2-touchkey. The touch keys are handled through the Zinitix touchscreen, but the Input section should mostly apply.
Notes
Touchscreen works for the most part, but acts weirdly with some on-screen keyboards and DE's. (Fixed in newer kernel versions with an update to the zinitix module, although multi-touch seems to still be absent as of kernel 6.1.0)
A driver needs to be written for the backlight, lcd will be always on (driver currently WIP, see https://github.com/msm8916-mainline/linux/pull/217). In DE's with auto-rotation, it should be turned off as rotation is fairly uncontrolled (needs investigation).
Backlight
The previously mentioned backlight driver does work (tested in plasma-mobile with kernel 6.1), however you need to apply this patch and build it with envkernel.sh
A more optimal solution would be for the driver to be sent upstream.
Battery
Currently there is no charging or battery status reporting in the mainline kernel.
samsung-j5 and samsung-j5x seem to share the same SM5703 chip as this tablet, so work from there would most likely apply to this tablet too.