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What OS can I install on a Samsung GT-I8730? (self.degoogle)

submitted 8 months ago by Dariusmiles2123 to c/[email protected]

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What OS can I install on a Samsung GT-I8730?

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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[–] Dariusmiles2123 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I have no experience with switching OS on a phone, so sorry if my questions sound dumb.

If I don’t find a custom ROM for this specific model, does it mean I have to give up?

It’s not like Linux which you can put on almost every computer with more or less success?

What do you mean by vendor and kernel tree?

What is Gapps?