The tablets will be posted below with the compatible OS in parenthesis. The distros are constantly updating with more devices becoming available, and I will attempt to do the same on this topic as the distros update. Links for the device section of each distro will be provided at the end of this post.
Definitions
LTE - Long Term Evolution or LTE tablets are tablets that are 4G enabled that allow you to access the internet (with a data plan) without the need of a WiFi hotspot.
Wi-Fi - Simply put, a Wi-Fi tablet will only access the internet if you have a Wi-Fi connection.
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi ( /e/ )
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 WiFi ( /e/ )
Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e (LineageOS, /e/) Note: LineageOS supports LTE and WiFi while /e/ does not specify
Are there any specific things on a tablet we should look for that would make the process easier? Like a usb connex for the distro install, sdcard compatible etc. Do I need to be able to connect to a specific laptop? Linux, Win etc or can it be done from the tablet itself. I have looked into this but haven’t really found a good step by step. It may be over my head anyway, but any suggestions. Looking at maybe one of the MS Surface Pros
Hi Slamminbones and whichever brave admin looks at this. I bought a Lenovo TB-7306F (I like the small size and price was good) not too long ago, in hopes that I could flash/replace the o/s. Later I saw this thread, which was discouraging re: Lenovo models in general. The tablet as it runs now is just plain creepy. Weird COVID alerts tied to original gmail account and way too specific location info for advertisers. I really want to be rid of the o/s, and I’ve seen a couple of forums (not here) where people have been able to switch to Dot OS (?). A few people have had success; others have bricked their devices. Mine wasn’t expensive so I don’t really care except that now I’m taking it as a personal challenge. Is it worth pursuing or should I do a hard reset and donate to someone?
I really just want a basic non-behemoth tablet, not big or heavy, to check protonmail/RSS/general web stuff, etc. It seems so hard to find a good solution that isn’t awful to maintain. Suggestions are welcomed.
