Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6 (SM-T560NU) (samsung-gtelwifiue)
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This page is about the dedicated port of this device. There is also an optional generic port available for this device - see Qualcomm MSM8916 (qcom-msm8916). |
| This device has been archived. This means that it no longer appears in pmbootstrap and is likely broken. It can still be selected in pmbootstrap init by typing in the vendor and codename, but you will have to build the kernel package manually. |
 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  The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 5.1 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android 7.0 |
| postmarketOS | |
| Category | archived |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
no |
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 | Qualcomm MSM8916 (qcom-msm8916) |
| Device package |
 device-samsung-gtelwifiue |
| Kernel package |
linux-postmarketos-qcom-msm8916 |
Flashing Whether 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 Whether charging and battery level reporting work. |
Broken
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Screen Whether the 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 Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. |
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
- Madeline1805 (Notes: Running LineageOS 22, location unknown)
- Person4268
- SnappedAll (Notes: dualbooted lineageos 19.1 and postmarketos)
- WeirdTreeThing
Installation
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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.