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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 Wi-Fi (samsung-gts28vewifi)

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Note This device is supported as part of a generic port. Refer to Generic MSM8956 (qcom-msm8956) for installation instructions and more information.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 Wi-Fi
Manufacturer Samsung
Name Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 Wi-Fi
Codename samsung-gts28vewifi
Released 2016
Type tablet
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 (MSM8976)
CPU Octa-core Cortex-A53
Cortex-A72
4 x 1.8 GHz
4 x 1.4 GHz
GPU Adreno 510
Display 1536x2048 (320 PPI) Super AMOLED
Storage 32 GB
Memory 3 GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android 6.0
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Android 7.0
FOSS bootloader yes
postmarketOS
Category testing
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.
6.18.7
Generic port Generic MSM8956 (qcom-msm8956)
Features
Flashing
Whether 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).
Broken
Battery
Whether charging and battery level reporting work.
Untested
Screen
Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Broken
Touchscreen
Broken
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Broken
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Broken
Camera
Broken
Connectivity
WiFi
Broken
Bluetooth
Broken
GPS
Broken
Modem
Calls
Broken
SMS
Broken
Mobile data
Broken
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Broken
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching.
Broken
Sensors
Accelerometer
Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces.
Broken

Contributors

Users owning this device

  • Jdkjkjj (Notes: runs lineageos android 15, currently working on mainline for it.)

How to enter flash mode

Download mode: volume down + power + home

Recovery mode: volume up + power + home

Helpful links

lk2nd fork for gts28vewifi