I have a Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 which runs on Android 4.4.4, and it's getting pretty outdated. I can't play YouTube videos on a browser, and downloading apps is nearly impossible. I'm wondering if there's a Linux distribution I could install on it that would allow me to watch YouTube videos, preferably with an adblocker. Is this feasible?
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Honestly, I’m skeptical about this. Devices with significantly more power than what you have tend to struggle with YouTube. It might not be a smooth experience if you somehow get Linux running on it.
Technically, your tablet is already using a Linux kernel since it runs Android. The real challenge is getting the proprietary drivers to work with newer kernels if you were to try a Linux distro. You might have better luck looking into custom ROMs designed for Android devices instead.
You could check out PostMarketOS! It's designed for old mobile devices, and it might help you get things up and running better. You can find a list of supported devices on their wiki page. Good luck!
ChatGPT suggests it might be rootable. However, rooting your tablet is no easy task and finding a reliable guide can be tricky. I’d be cautious, as many guides out there can actually brick your device. It seems tablets are becoming less relevant anyway; have you thought about alternatives like using a Raspberry Pi with a touchscreen?
Totally ironic that AI-generated guides can be so unreliable. Definitely do your research before diving into any modifications!