Samsung Note 10.1 Tablet is now junk ?

[Android Central Question]

I have a Note 10.1 tablet GT-N8010 which has been updated as far as it will go (Android 4.1.2). It's now so far out of date that the Play Store won't even run any more. The tablet works perfectly well but can't update, nor can I install new apps as the Play Store doesn't work. Does this mean the tablet is now useless and destined for the landfill ? Is there no way to remove the existing software and install a generic Android that will let me continue to use the machine ? It seems a shame to throw out a perfectly working machine just because the OS is out of date. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[hallux]

Yes, it's pretty much recycle material. Even if you COULD install a newer version of Android on it the device won't run very well with it.

 

[mustang7757]

It's pretty outdated

I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account you can only post questions but can't reply
https://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=409154

 

[LDubs]

What do you use it for? Does it NEED to be updated ? If you're using it to browse the web and such it's still perfectly good for stuff like that

 

[hallux]

What do you use it for? Does it NEED to be updated ? If you're using it to browse the web and such it's still perfectly good for stuff like that

I would counter that it ISN'T. A device that old is vulnerable to any threats that have released since it was last updated several years ago.

 

[MNMobileGuy]

I have a Note 10.1 tablet GT-N8010 which has been updated as far as it will go (Android 4.1.2). It's now so far out of date that the Play Store won't even run any more. The tablet works perfectly well but can't update, nor can I install new apps as the Play Store doesn't work. Does this mean the tablet is now useless and destined for the landfill ? Is there no way to remove the existing software and install a generic Android that will let me continue to use the machine ? It seems a shame to throw out a perfectly working machine just because the OS is out of date. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

You could install a custom ROM. I'm sure ROM development for that model went to at least Android 6

 

[hallux]

You could install a custom ROM. I'm sure ROM development for that model went to at least Android 6

IMO, Android 6 isn't far enough. I'd want at least 8 or 9 for any kind of compatibility and security.

 

[MNMobileGuy]

IMO, Android 6 isn't far enough. I'd want at least 8 or 9 for any kind of compatibility and security.

Each user's needs are different. OP may be willing to sacrifice some compatibility and security if they can at least gain back a functioning Play Store. And I was just guessing at A6 being the final stopping point for ROMs. I haven't actually researched it, so it's totally possible that A7 or A8 ROMs exist

 

[mustang7757]

I would counter that it ISN'T. A device that old is vulnerable to any threats that have released since it was last updated several years ago.

I agree its just not worth it , at all ..there options out there cheap enough that's current

 

[L0n3N1nja]

I've still got mine, rarely turn it on because it's so horribly slow it can't handle most apps. Play Store is still functioning but I've got 4.3 or 4.4 installed via a custom ROM over 5 years ago.

Won't even try to browse the web on it, waiting for a web page to load is like watching paint dry.

 

[mustang7757]

I've still got mine, rarely turn it on because it's so horribly slow it can't handle most apps. Play Store is still functioning but I've got 4.3 or 4.4 installed via a custom ROM over 5 years ago.

Won't even try to browse the web on it, waiting for a web page to load is like watching paint dry.

Lol

 

[Obiwan Computerguy]

Thanks to all for your insights ! The best answer seems to be that it's fodder for the electronic recycler since it won't run many of the apps I'd like to run nowadays. Thanks again for the help.

 

[mustang7757]

Thanks to all for your insights ! The best answer seems to be that it's fodder for the electronic recycler since it won't run many of the apps I'd like to run nowadays. Thanks again for the help.

Welcome to AC!
Definitely , get something newer.