Which Tablet best for /e/OS?

[Stefan76]

Hello,
I would like to buy a used tablet to be able to read pdf files better. I don’t have any requirements (e. g. long battery life and WiFi) for the tablet, which would be nice if I could install / e / OS on the tablet. Which tablets are good for this, maybe someone is selling their / e / OS recorded tablet.
I also need a little help installing / e / OS on the tablet or is there already a step-by-step guide somewhere?

best regards

Stefan

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[sonyxa2]

Hi,

Is there any tablet with stable releases of /e/OS?
I was looking at the Samsung S2, but if I understand it correctly, it is not on a stable release.

Thank you

[SuzieQ]

The vast majority of all devices supported by /e OS are not ‘stable’ /e/ OS versions, but trusted signed ‘dev’ releases. Currently, there are only six ‘stable’ ePhones.

[udengoogle]

It might be the installation in the device where you can install e/ ?

[smu44]

Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 works fine.
It can be a little heavy for long reading sessions, but comes with an integrated kickstand.
Detailed step-by-step instructions for this device : https://doc.e.foundation/devices/YTX703F/install

if you only want to read monochrome pdf files, perhaps a paper-ink reader would be more suitable …

[sonyxa2]

Ok, thank you.

Let’s see if anybody has any feedback about the Samsung S2 as well…

[m1chas]

I’m using /e/ on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10 inch version) and it works just fine. I don’t know why “messages” app hasn’t been removed since it’s not a phone. Other than that I’m happy. Anything special you’d like to know?

[smu44]

Something I forgot to mention : Bliss Launcher is not suitable for 10" tablets.
I installed Shade Launcher, very happy with it.

[Stefan76]

@smu44
I’am happy with the Bliss Launcher as well on my 7" Nexus…

@all:
I bought a Google Nexus 7 (LTE) 32GB tablet on the used market for 40 €. Then I flashed the tablet with @Anonyme Costum Rom. Many THX for it !!!

Here is link to the corresponding thread:

[CUSTOM BUILD] Google Nexus 7 (LTE, 2013 version) (deb)

I made an update for this device, enjoy : e-0.9-n-20200630-CUSTOM-deb.zip TWRP : https://dl.twrp.me/deb/ Note : this is a custom build and not an unofficial build because the system partition is too small to have all the system apps in it. Magic Earth, Pdf Viewer Plus and LibreOffice Viewer have been removed. Hopefully, you can easily download those apps thanks to the built-in /e/ Apps Installer. Search them and install them. The only difference is that they will be user apps…

[smu44]

Thanks for your feedback about Bliss, I corrected my post (screen size).

Happy you found a device that meets your needs
Wow, this one is really affordable !

[sonyxa2]

Interesting …
And very affordable, as @smu44 said…

Can it work as phone?
I am wondering if it could be possible to have something like that compact tablet for SMS and messaging apps, and a dumb phone for calls (with the same phone number ). Any idea? Thank you in advance

[Stefan76]

@sonyxa2
I don’t know if it work as Phone (Phonecalls). My LTE Data Card connects only with Datamodus, not with Callpermissions. I do not try Threma or Signal yet, but why they may not working. Signal uses a Phonenumber for verification, Threema not. But you can register Signal on the Tablet and verify it over the Phonenumber of your Smartphone when verification SMS recives.
WiFi & LTE (4G) are working very good. SMS are working, i tested it a few moments before writing this Message.
best regards
Stefan

[sonyxa2]

Thank you @Stefan76 for your feedback

[sugit]

@smu44 thanks a lot for this tip! I just bought a 2nd hand Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 (€100) and installed /e/OS without any problem. All seems to work very nice.