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What OS can I install on a Samsung GT-I8730? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hi everyone!

I have to use an iPhone for work but I have an old Samsung GT-I8730 lying around.

It’s a really old phone but it seems to work well on its base Android OS, so I would want to experiment a bit with it.

I have experience with Linux distributions on my computers, but I’ve never installed an alternative OS. That’s why I’m looking for advices on what I could install on such an old piece of hardware.

I’ve always been interested in /e/os as I think it would still allow me to use my (swiss) banking apps, but I’d be interested in any distribution which might also make it possible.

If no OS would make such a thing possible, I would just want to know what I could install on this device to experience a bit.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

I don't believe the GT-I8730 is supported by PostmarketOS (nor Mobian).

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

Well then do you know if it could run any alternative OS, just for the fun Of tinkering?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Not sure if it will help, as I don't have a Samsung device, but I found this:

https://tweakdroid.com/lineage/samsung-galaxy-express-gt-i8730-expresslte/

I hope it helps, good luck.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Thanks, I’ll take a deeper look at this 👍

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Sorry, but this looks like one of many hundreds of almost identical pages where they just change the device and ROM names to create each new page. These instructions almost certainly won't work - typically aftermarket ROMs for a device only provide updates up to 2 or 3 versions newer than the Android version the device originally shipped with due to hardware requirements.

I believe OP will have better luck on xdaforums.com: https://xdaforums.com/f/samsung-galaxy-express-gt-i8730-roms-kernels-rec.5710/

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

You might be right. XDA is the tree that bears the most fruit in this subject, IMO.