SM-T560nu
Your Tablet is a bit older now…
SAMSUNG stopped updating firmware for this model with Android 7.1.1 (ca. 2018)
PLEASE note that the model “nu” indicates the QUALCOMM processor (this is NOT the same as SM-T560)
Read BELOW for Specs, FRP problem and the UPDATED LineageOS
Galaxy Tab E 9.6 (Wi-Fi)
OS Android™ 5.1 -> 6.0.1 ->7.1.1 (END of updates by SAMSUNG)
Processor Quad-Core (1.2GHz), Qualcomm APQ 8016
Internal Memory 1.5GB RAM, 16GB ROM optional MicroSD Card up to 256GB
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth v4.1
Product Dimensions (inches) 9.52″ x 5.89″ x 0.38″
Camera resolution (Front) 2MP
Camera resolution (Rear) 5MP AF 4x Digital Optical Zoom
Video Recording Resolution HD (1280 x 720) | @30fps
Main Display Resolution 1280 x 800 pixels
Battery Type and Size Li-Ion 7,300 mAh
Music Play Time up to 198 hrs
Video Play Time up to 12 hrs
Internet Use Time up to 12 hrs
Location Technology GPS, Glonass, Beidou
Earjack 3.5mm Stereo
The tablet was presented with FRP (Factory Reset Protection) by Google enabled. THIS means the Android device can NOT be used unless you provide the eMail & Password of the previous user!
We have reset the FRP with our own process and believe it to be effective and permanent! However, NO GUARANTEE can be given.
This is NOT a ‘guide’ to repeat the process (be AWARE that any flashing of firmware ‘may brick’ your device, i.e. make it unusable /unrecoverable)
Basic process:
- Use Odin to flash SAMSUNG factory “combination” firmware for this model (this will ALLOW the next step)
- Create a BLANK image file for the PERSISTENT partition and flash using Heimdall
- Use Odin to flash factory image for 5.1 (it may be possible to flash directly to 7.1.1 – we did not try)
- Use Odin to flash factory image for 6.0.1 (it may be possible to flash directly to 7.1.1 – we did not try)
- Use Odin to flash factory image for 7.1.1
- Start up “NORMALLY” and follow through – BUT DO NOT create an account (MUST SKIP!!!)
- Enable Developer mode & USB debugging AND OEM UNLOCK (bootloader)
- FACTORY RESET the tablet to be able to install a NEWER operating system (see next TAB “LineageOS)
TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) is a Custom Recovery image for Android devices.
We NEED a custom recovery in order to flash any custom ROM. There ARE other options (including a LineageOS Custom recovery). However, TWRP is NOT specific to any custom ROM, well documented, long established and maintained/used by a large pool of knowledgeable developers and therefore our preferred recovery.
Flashing TWRP is NOT for ‘beginners’! PLEASE heed the advise on their XDA post (linked) AND the TWRP Website!
IGNORE this advise at your OWN PERIL – YOU HAVE been WARNED!!!
For the verison of LineageOS installed on your devices it is important to use the EXACT Version of TWRP which we have installed. ANY older, newer or self-compiled version “may” NOT work with the LineageOS!
TWRP offical supported devices.
You can find a compiling guide here and the
sources are at their github location
IMPORTANT: DO NOT flash ANY ‘gapps’ (google apps) AFTER the device has been booted into LineageOS (or any other custom ROM) for the first time. It is REQUIRED that ‘gaps’ be sideloaded in the SAME session of TWRP in which the custom ROM is installed!!!
SAMSUNG does NOT provide any firmware updates since ca. 2018. This means the system does not have security updates and applications may not install and internet & mail services may not work due to outdated security. The ONLY way to avoid these problems is to install another (open source) firmware. We use & recommend LineageOS whenever it is available for a device. NOTE that there may not be a (current) LineageOS for your particular hardware!
To install a newer OS the BOOTLOADER (OEM) MUST be UNLOCKED… (see ‘FRP’)
- 1st you must install a CUSTOM recovery image (careful to follow guides, otherwise SAMSUNG/GOOGLE will remove your recovery…
- 2nd you may install a suitable LineageOS image for your SPECIFIC device.
- WARNING: any ‘gaps’ MUST be sideloaded in the SAME session of TWRP!!!
With this firmware your tablet operates using LineageOS 20 ( based on Android 13) – THIS is 5 generations ahead of the original/last available SAMSUNG!
They may release a newer version (VERY ‘may be’ because of hardware age!) and yo may be able to upgrade. PLEASE do NOT try to upgrade if you do not have the skills and knowledge!
- Google PLAY store is NOT installed (ON PURPOSE!)
- You may find ALL software from google WITHOUT LOGIN using the installed AURORA Store instead!
- Google is ‘left out’ because it will use too much resources on an old tablet with just 1.5GB RAM
- The WiFi speed of this tablet is LIMITED! (this is a HARDWARE limitation and can not be ‘fixed’).
- Chromium web browser is installed (OLD) – we suggest you try a FireFox or Brave…
- NOTE: Before ‘factory reset’ ALWAYS remove ALL accounts!!!
- IF using factory reset, applications installed for you will be FULLY REMOVED!!!
- THIS means if you factory reset – there will be NO AURORA Store or Chromium Browser or K9-eMail
A: more privacy than Google Chrome. BUT, we suggest to use “BRAVE” for better privacy…
Q: What is K9-eMail?
A: One of the best eMail clients for Android systems (you can configure many different eMails and so much more…)