Previously, we shared Android Nougat updates for devices like the Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Jiayu S3 Plus, and OnePlus One. Today, we’re excited to bring you the latest release: Android 7.0 Nougat for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S, specifically for model numbers T700, T705, T800, and T805. This guide will walk you through the process of installing the AOSP Android 7.0 Nougat on your Galaxy Tab S.
Although Android 7.0 Nougat has been officially released by Google, this particular ROM is an unofficial version built by developers from the Nougat source code. An XDA Senior Member, Schischu, has developed this AOSP Nougat ROM for the Galaxy Tab S, bringing the latest features to your device. Keep in mind that this is not a fully stable build, so proceed with caution and be aware of any potential issues. Below, we’ll outline what’s working and what’s not, along with step-by-step instructions to help you install the ROM on your Galaxy Tab S.
Working
- Wifi
- Bluetooth
- HW Video Accel
- DRM
- Camera
- Fingerprint
- Basically, everything that is not mentioned in the open issues list below…
Issues
- Graphical glitches on rotation and screen-off
- RIL, meaning no telephony support so far
Tips’N’Tricks
- Hearthstone and several other Unity games: Enable 4x MSAA in development options, else it won’t work
- Slither.io and a few other games don’t run if 4x MSAA is enabled: Disabled 4x MSAA in development options else it won’t work.
- If you install Gapps after the ROM has been booted for the first time you either need to wipe data or manually delete /data/system/users/0/runtime-permissions.xml and reboot. Without this Gapps will crash constantly. This is due to the new permissions-system in M.
This is an alpha build of AOSP Android 7.0 built from the newly released Google Android Source Code. This is not stable enough to use it has a daily drive, But that doesn’t mean you will never get AOSP Android 7.0 stable build for Galaxy Tab S. If you want to try this ROM, then please download and follow the guide on How to Install AOSP Android 7.0 Nougat for Galaxy Tab S.
What is in Android 7.0 Nougat?
Android 7.0 Nougat is the seventh major version of Google’s Android operating system, following Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Unveiled at Google I/O 2016, Nougat introduced new features and enhancements to improve the user experience. The first beta build of Android 7.0 Nougat was released on March 9, 2016, and it officially launched on August 22, 2016.
Nougat brought significant improvements and new features, including Quick Switching between recent apps, Split Screen Mode for multitasking, and Quick Reply directly from notifications. The notification panel was redesigned with prioritization options, and the Doze Mode was enhanced for better battery management. Additional features include the System UI Tuner, customizable Quick Settings, Do Not Disturb mode, a redesigned Settings panel, per-app Data Saver, seamless updates, and support for new emojis. These updates made Nougat a substantial upgrade over its predecessor, offering a more fluid and customizable user experience.
PRE-REQUISITE
- This will work on Galaxy Tab S Devices with model numbers T700, T705, T800, and T805. Don’t Try this on any other device.
- Charge your phone up to 80% or 70%.
- You will lose the original ROM or any CUSTOM ROM if you already installed it on your phone. So, back up your phone before doing this step using TWRP, CWM, or any Custom Recovery.
- You must install TWRP or any Custom Recovery on your phone.
- Download all the Zip files from below and Place it in your phone’s root of internal memory.
Steps for How to Install AOSP Android 7.0 Nougat for Galaxy Tab S
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- First of all, you need to boot into Recovery – Turn your phone off -> Now Hold Home Button, Volume UP and Power button simultaneously -> You will see the recovery
- Before installing the custom ROM, its better if you Wipe all the data by Clicking the Wipe button and Select Advanced Wipe – Tick all except Internal Storage
- Swipe to WIPE
- Now Click the Install Button to install the AOSP ANDROID 7.0 Nougat
- Now Browse through the files of Internal memory where you have uploaded the Zip file of Custom Rom (better move the custom rom zip into root of your internal memory)
- Select the Custom Rom Zip File and Swipe to confirm the installation. Then reboot.
- For Google Gapps install the Google Gapps Zip using the same process
- That’s it ! Now reboot your phone. You have Install Android 7.0 on Galaxy Tab S Successfully.