There have been many cases of newer versions of Android being ported from a device that can run it. For example, Android 8 has been ported to the Galaxy S6 from the A8, and Android 6 has been ported to the Galaxy Note 3 from the Note 7. In both of these examples, the ROMs have been a port of the Samsung firmware with all the UI but modified to work on the phone.
However, on the Galaxy S5, the only port ROMs I've seen are Marshmallow, even S8-based TouchWiz ROMs are still based on Marshmallow. Marshmallow is still a relatively new version, but there will come a time where eventually support will die out just like KitKat and soon Lollipop.
The question I am asking is whether it is possible to port a Samsung firmware of a newer Android version to the Galaxy S5. If so, what steps would need to be taken? If not, why?
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is there a chance to find a pure android rom for 8 inch version yet? or maybe Cyanogenmod? Touchwiz is always laggy!
Can anyone port lollipop touchwiz rom for galaxy tab 3 7.0
Not possible
maelfilk said:
Not possible
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WHY
The ****heads at Samsung have given up on our devices.
Heck, Tab 3's in some regions (read: mine) don't even have kitkat.
We won't obtain Lollipop for Tab 3's through official channels (it's "not on the list"). That's one reason I like rooting my devices so I can go around official channels if necessary to keep my devices fresh (in this case, you can put Lollipop on the Tab by flashing CyanogenMod 12). Since support is unofficial, current Lollipop builds appear to be incomplete with problematic support for things like hardware acceleration. As of this juncture, I would personally suggest going no further than KitKat for everyday use.
hello guys , am new in porting and developing roms
so can any one help me to port galaxy tab 4 sm-t330 official 5.1.1 rom to my tab 3 sm-t310
dreslam said:
hello guys , am new in porting and developing roms
so can any one help me to port galaxy tab 4 sm-t330 official 5.1.1 rom to my tab 3 sm-t310
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Why do you want the rom from the SM-T330 on the SM-T310? They use different SOC's (SM-T310 uses Samsung's Exynos chipset while the SM-T330 uses a Qualcomm chipset). So the sources are not really compatible.
Furthermore, they use different graphics chips. So, while you *might* technically be able to run the SM-T330 ROM on the SM-T310, it probably isn't worth it.
Especially since some people already have an unofficial build of Cyanogenmod 12.1 for it (Android 5.1). Why don't you get involved with them instead?
Look over their repositories and their commit history to understand what they did and why they did it (assuming good commit logs).
See the subforum post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-3/development/sm-t31x-cyanogenmod-12-1-unofficial-t3094681
Am already running cm 12.1 ROM but am not able to get touchwiz interface and launcher ........ That's the only problem I have
Hello.
I was wondering if there are any ROMs for the T113? I would like to have Lollipop on it.
Thanks,
Shane
my search came up emtpy handed... i hope there will be one soon... i dont like all the samsung overlay and i already have twrp...
I have a galaxy tab 3 8.0 and i would like to find a lollipop rom that is touchwiz style (to look like newer phones e.g. s5,s6). However i can't find anyting like it. I am new to all rooting and custom rom stuff. Would it be possible to flash a lollipop rom and then port lollipop version of touch wiz?
I am trying to make a custom rom Android 9.0 (Pie). Maybe in about two weeks. I'll let you know when it's finished. Uh... it's from 2016.
(SM-P600 ; n1awifi (Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 (Wi-Fi)))
Hello, Dear Friends!
As some of us know, the latest Samsung supports for this device is Android 5.1.1 (Touchwiz Nature UX)
The custom rom I have installed and using for a while now is Android 6.0.1 (Touchwiz Noble & Grace UX)
I have this tablet used at work, and I would really want Samsung Experience ROM onto it.
Various reasons, such as app support and more, most likely aesthetics.
I would use my personal Galaxy Tab S5e but my workplace has custom charging docks for this specific model.
The Custom ROM I use right now is a Android 6.0.1 rom ported from Galaxy Tab A6 10.1 (Tab A 10.1 (2016))
I know that Android 7.0 has rolled out to Galaxy Tab A6, wondering if we can make a port of the rom, but in newer version.
I am willing to pay, for this project, of course.
Have a marvelous day!