Does the exact model matter that much?

/e/OS Devices Samsung
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Hi, I have a Samsung Galaxy J5 SM-J510FN model phone from 2016. I noticed there are some older Galaxy J5 listed on the site, but not my exact model.

Is this a no-go for /e/ then, or does the exact model not matter that much?

Thanks.

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Hi @iamnotanumber10, unfortunately the exact model does matter. If you try to flash an incompatible ROM you can brick your device. You can raise a request for your device to be supported or if you make tried build custom ROM built it using the details given here.

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Here you can read on Samsung site for flashing a rom. It’s no difference flashing stock or custom rom:

"Here you find all the latest Samsung firmwares for the Galaxy J5 (2016) SM-J510FN, if you want to flash your device with the newest Samsung software. Before downloading, make sure your device has the exact model code SM-J510FN. "

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Ok, thanks. The flashing for the custom ROM doesn’t look too difficult, but I don’t think I have 250GB on my Linux partition. I’ll maybe try on a friends PC.

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/e/ OS is not available for Samsung’s Galaxy J5 (2016) SM-J510FN. The search engine only finds UNOFFICIAL custom ROM from LineageOS. What are the 250GB needed for?

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I think he was meaning ‘building’. Therefore he will need 250GB free space

And by the way, he has ask here because he was knowing that there is no e version available for his Phone

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And by the way: “Is that a no-go for /e/ then, or is the exact model not so important?” illustrates a lack of knowledge. And I answer it to the best of my knowledge and belief - regardless of whether you like the answer or not.

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I think he was meaning ‘building’. Therefore he will need 250GB free space

True, what was I thinking?! Must have been a Freudian slip.

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Hello,

I also would like to install /e/ OS on a Samsung SM-J510FN (Galaxy J5 LTE 2016).
I saw that the SM-J500FN was officially supported.

The references are different but so close… :disappointed_relieved:
Does someone know what is the difference ?

I am not en expert in flashing roms but i saw tht there also was an unofficial Lineage OS rom 15.1 for the SM-J510FN.

Does this mean that we can hope a support of /e/ OS (Official or not) fir the SM-J510FN ?

Thank you in advance.

Thank you,

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NEVER TRY FLASHING A ROM WHICH ISN’T DESIGNED FOR YOUR DEVICE. You can brick your device forever !!!