Tablet request: Galaxy Tab A8

[Bonbonkocher]

Hi,
I would like to request a version of /e/ for the following device:
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 LTE
Model-Number: SM-X205
and
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 Wifi
Model-Number: SM-X200

more information
https://geizhals.de/samsung-galaxy-tab-a8-x200n-x205n-v92413.html

Thank you for considering my question,
Bonbonkocher ( Jens )

[forart.it]

Welcome @Bonbonkocher, have you checked devices’ XDA community ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/f/samsung-galaxy-tab-a8-2021.12485/

As you can see, seems that - actually - GSI is the way to go:

Introducing /e/OS Generic System Images (GSI)

[development] An /e/OS Generic System Image (GSI) has been a long standing request from /e/OS users. In this article, we’ll share details about the official /e/OS GSI, which will be released soon. We assume that the reader has an average knowledge of technical terms, as there are some peppered across this blog post. It would not be possible to explain all the terms and definitions, though we have attempted to keep the narrative as simple as possible. What is a GSI ? Before we jump headlong …

BTW, if you wish for a “native” build, you need to seek comprehensive (re)sources for these devices:
https://github.com/search?q=Samsung+Galaxy+Tab+A8&type=repositories&s=updated

https://github.com/search?q=SM-X200&type=repositories&s=updated
https://github.com/search?q=gta8wifi&type=repositories&s=updated

https://github.com/search?q=SM-X205&type=repositories&s=updated
https://github.com/search?q=gta8lte&type=repositories&s=updated

Last but not least, reformatting the request like this one could better help builders.

Hopt that helps !

[Bonbonkocher]

Hello, first of all, thanks for the answer.

I have been dealing with this since your reply.
But I can’t get it to work, I tried without the DSU sideloader

I’ve tried many options
and yes, my Galaxy Tab A8 LTE is unfortunately still alive with the original software, root and superuser, but I don’t like what Samsung has installed for it, it’s annoying when you only have 32GB and have to make a final decision

for me when I try to flash gsi
twrp
SuperiorOS A13 arm64 bvS
original recovery.img from the AP.tar

I always get into the bootloop
1x I even received a message from Samsung support asking me to get in touch
or
The thing was dead for 3-4 days

[JW10233]

I recommend trying the GSIs you want to flash with DSU sideloader first. If they don’t boot, the GSI simply doesn’t work on your device. If there is a working GSI, you can try to flash it.

[Lobster]

+1 For the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 , codename SM-X200

[deepreef11]

Did anyone got the GSI working? I am wondering if I should give it a try or go with los

[piero]

For now you need to have Samsung/gogol android 10 as a base to be able to install “e-1.xx-q-gsi”,
That is not possible on your device…

[deepreef11]

You mean like the recent tab 8 doesn’t have custom rom available?

[frederic.moulis]

Hi,
any news about “Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 , codename SM-X200” ?
I’ve just bought a reconditionned Galaxy Tab A8 because it was on the supported devices list, now I see that I need a Windows 10 and a bootloader version T290XXU3CVG3 and unfortunately my bootloader is X200XXU3DXB3

Does it mean I’m stuck with keeping a Googled tab ?

[piero]

@frederic.moulis

because it was on the supported devices list,

Models Supported
Models:

    SM-T290

Other models are not supported

Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021) - GSMArena.com

[frederic.moulis]

You’re right, @piero

The fact is : this info is not available straight forward in the page. You need to hover the device name with your mouse to see it (so on a smartphone, just forget it).

And, this is clearly my fault, but I did not see it. And now I’m f…