Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite (SM-T116)

This is a very specific query, as the is a low-end device from 2014 (Wi-Fi only variant; the 3G variant is SM-T111). By 2021, development was largely dead, but there were still a few interesting unofficial projects worth reading about—mostly on XDA Developers forums or GitHub.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite (SM-T116)

Upgrading the with a custom ROM can breathe new life into it, as the official software is capped at Android 4.4.4 KitKat . As of late 2021, the most stable unofficial upgrade path for this specific model (often called the Tab 3 Lite VE or "Goyave") is to Android 7.1.2 Nougat . Recommended Custom ROM

Install & Maintenance (high-level)

This post focuses on reality and usability in 2021/2022.

LineageOS 14.1 (Unofficial Android 7.1.2)

: This is widely considered the most stable "modern" update for the

Before starting, ensure you have the following software on your PC: