There are some linux tablets which may be better if you want unlock. less apps but much more hackable.
this post was submitted on 05 Feb 2025
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Personally I would go that way, though my Nexus 7 is already handling that pretty well. But I don't think my friend would want a Linux tablet. :)
A Galaxy Tab?
I checked a couple models but they don't have a custom ROM currently. If you know a certain model with ROMs available, I can check that if it's on sale here.
You can run several custom roms on a Galaxy Tab but the process is slightly infuriating. Well, it's very infuriating. I finally got it to work after about two moths of fairly-regular futzing with it.
The key is to find the ROM for your specific model number before you buy - and don't get anything carrier locked if possible.
Pixel is really the best option because the custom ROM process for it just works pretty easily. Everything else - including and especially Samsung is ridiculous. It can be done, yes, but it's a lot of searching through forums and finding things that don't work.
Yeah Samsung sucks. You can't even use standard platform-tools. I wish Google sold mobile devices here.
S5e can run lineage
I presume it's an older model since they only sell peripherals for it.
Released 5 years ago so I guess it depends on what you call "older"
It would be fine if it was on sale but I can only find some peripherals for it. Some spare parts even, but not the exact device sadly.
Do you not have something like Swappa in your country? I always by used/refurbished.
Why not Pixel?
They don't sell them here.
Second hand, eBay?
He'll replace his old tablet so he wants something new.