How to install Lineage OS 14.1 - Android 7.1 Nougat on Samsung Galaxy Tab 2

Hey guys, so this is a step by step video on how to install Lineage custom ROM on your device and get the latest available Android version running on your device. I'll be using Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1" GT-P5110 to demonstrate this.

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HERES IS WHAT YOU NEED TO DOWNLOAD!!
1. Root files
2. Samsung USB Drivers
3. Odin V3.14.1
4. TWRP Recovery .tar.md5
5. Lineage OS for your specific device
6. GoogleApps nano

To Root using conventional method
https://androidmtk.com/root-samsung-g...

To Find Root files for any device, follow this link and directions & download CF-Auto-Root
https://desktop.firmware.mobi/

(I am not a big fan of fast one click root methods, they tend to work on some device, but some has some long term issues)

To check root status
https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...

Samsung USB Drivers
https://developer.samsung.com/mobile/...

Odin V3.14.1
http://odindownload.com/

TWRP Recovery for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2
http://andi34.github.io/recoveries_ta...
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&...

TWRP Recovery for any other devices
https://twrp.me/Devices/

Lineage OS 14.1 Galaxy Tab 2
https://andi34.github.io/roms_tab2_li...

Lineage OS for any other devices
https://download.lineageos.org/

Google Apps for All devices (ARM, 7.1, NANO for this tutorial)
http://opengapps.org/


Steps in general:
1. Download all the files listed above.
2. Install Samsung USB drivers on your computer.
3. Root your device & make sure Root status of your device is successful.
4. Flash TWRP recovery onto the device, by booting your device into "Download Mode" (Power Button & Volume Up).
Make sure to uncheck the auto-reboot option in Odin.
5. Reboot, and Copy Lineage OS and Google apps files onto the device.
6. Boot into "Recovery Mode" (Power Button & Volume Down).
7. Wipe factory reset, Flash Lineage OS first, then install Google Apps nano
8. Wipe cache.
9. Reboot the device.
10. Wait for the system to boot up (which can take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes).
11. Setup your device.
12. Congratulation, you have successfully finished upgrading to Andriod 7.1 Nougat, Lineage OS 14.1
13. Enjoy!


Additional Resources:

More info on Lineage OS 14.1 Galaxy Tab 2
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...

GApps Resources
https://andi34.github.io/gapps.html

To check the Root successful status
https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...

To Unroot & RESTORE your device
   • How to restore to Stock Rom (Android ...  

How to flash .tar/.tar.md5 file using odin
   • How to install ClockworkMod Recovery ...  


Please Note:
- Backup your data, as it will format your device to Factory setting.
- This video is based on Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 GT-P5110, if you have a different device, the methods or the files will be just slightly differ.
- Samsung KIES will NOT detect your device after installing this ROM since it's a custom firmware.

Thanks for watching guys, if you have any questions, drop it in the comment box below.