How to Install Lineage OS 14.1 On Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2016 (Android 7.1.2 Nougat)

Good News for all Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2016 (SM-T285) owners. Now you can install the latest Lineage OS 14.1 on Galaxy Tab A 2016 based on Android 7.1.2...

Mohammed Huwais

Last updated on November 7, 2018

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I started my career as a blogger in 2014 and also worked on an Android niche platform to gain extra income. I cover the topic on How to guides, software updates, Custom ROM updates and also product review. I'm 24 years old, completed MBA (Master of Business Administration) from Sikkim Manipal University.

Good News for all Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2016 (SM-T285) owners. Now you can install the latest Lineage OS 14.1 on Galaxy Tab A 2016 based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat. Lineage OS is a new Open Source project morphed after the death of CyanogenMod OS. However, the man behind the LineageOS seems to be the CEO of Cyanogen.inc Steve Kondik. Today you can enjoy the build of Lineage OS 14.1 on Galaxy Tab A 2016 (CM14.1 base ROM). Check the full differences between Stock and Custom ROM here.

Remember this is a stable build of Lineage OS 14.1 on Galaxy Tab A 2016. This is a Stable build and can be used as a daily drive. If you want to try LineageOS then head down to the below guide or steps on How to Install Lineage OS 14.1 on Galaxy Tab A 2016.

With the new LineageOS, you can enjoy the latest features which comes with Android Nougat as well as LineageOS features. This is not an official LineageOS ROM built for Galaxy Tab A 2016, but you can enjoy the real feature made from the LineageOS gerrit. The ROM is Stable state and can use as a daily driver. Now Download the Android 7.1.2 Nougat Lineage OS 14.1 for Galaxy Tab A 2016. You need a Custom Recovery like TWRP to Install Lineage OS 14.1 on Galaxy Tab A 2016.

How to Install Lineage OS 14.1 On Galaxy Tab A 2016

What is in Android 7.1.2 Nougat and its feature?

Android 7.1.2 Nougat comes with handful of features such as App Shortcuts, Multi Window support, restart setting to power menu, Launch the camera by pressing the power button twice, Image Keyboard support, 100 emoji added, GIF Support, Quick Reply via Notification, Notification Redesigned panel, Notifications prioritization, Enhanced Doze Mode, System UI Tuner, Customizable Quick Settings, Don Not Disturb, New Settings Panel Redesigned, Data Saver per App, seamless updates and New Emoji Support.

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PRE-REQUISITE:

This will work on Galaxy Tab A 2016 (Don’t Try this in Any other device):
Charge your phone up to 80% or 70%.
Download and Install Samsung USB Drivers.
You will loose the original ROM or any CUSTOM ROM if you already installed on your phone. So make sure to Backup your phone before doing this step using TWRP or CWM or any Custom Recovery.
You can also backup all your apps using Titanium Backup or you can Backup without any Root
You must install TWRP or any Custom Recovery on your phone.
Watch Full Video on How to Install TWRP on any Android Phone.
Download all the Zip files from below and Place it in your phone’s root of internal memory.

First of all, you need to Unlock Bootloader on Galaxy Tab A 2016
Now install TWRP Recovery using this full guide. Watch Full Video on How to Install TWRP on any Android Phone.
Download the below Lineage OS 14.1 ROM on to your smartphone.
Now boot into TWRP Recovery, Here is the method to boot into Recovery.