# Replicant's kernel_samsung_espresso10 kernel tree

> Kernel used in Replicant for the varopis variants of the Galaxy Note 2

**Wikidata**: [Q104165561](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q104165561)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/replicant-s-kernel-samsung-espresso10-kernel-tree

## Summary
Replicant's kernel_samsung_espresso10 kernel tree is a free software kernel used by the Replicant operating system (specifically version 6.0). It is based on LineageOS's android_kernel_samsung_espresso10 kernel tree and is designed to support various Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 models, including the 7.0 and 10.1 inch variants. While a provided description associates it with the Galaxy Note 2, its listed compatibility focuses on the Galaxy Tab 2 series (GT-P3110, P5100, P5110).

## Key Facts
- **Part of:** Replicant (a free software version of Android established in 2010).
- **Instance of:** Free software.
- **Used by:** Replicant (specifically version 6.0).
- **Based on:** LineageOS's android_kernel_samsung_espresso10 kernel tree.
- **Compatible with:** Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 GSM, GT-P3110, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100, and Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5110.
- **Function:** Serves as the kernel for specific hardware variants supported by the Replicant OS.
- **Source Description:** Described as a "Kernel used in Replicant for the varopis variants of the Galaxy Note 2" in Wikidata.

## FAQs
### Q: What is the Replicant kernel_samsung_espresso10 kernel tree based on?
A: It is based on the android_kernel_samsung_espresso10 kernel tree from LineageOS.

### Q: Which version of Replicant uses this kernel?
A: This kernel tree is utilized by Replicant version 6.0.

### Q: Which devices are compatible with this kernel tree?
A: According to structured properties, it is compatible with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 GSM (GT-P3110) and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (P5100 and P5110).

## Why It Matters
This kernel tree is significant because it enables the Replicant project—a fully free software distribution of Android—to support specific Samsung hardware. By basing its work on LineageOS while adhering to free software principles, this kernel helps bridge the gap between modern mobile hardware and user freedom. It allows users to run, study, change, and distribute the operating system on devices like the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 series without relying on proprietary software components. This contributes to the longevity and ethical usability of older but still functional mobile hardware.

## Notable For
- **Free Software Status:** Classified strictly as free software, prioritizing user liberties.
- **Hardware Support:** Enables Replicant OS support for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0 and 10.1) models.
- **LineageOS Lineage:** Directly derived from LineageOS's kernel tree, leveraging existing open-source development.
- **Replicant Integration:** A critical component for Replicant 6.0 functionality on supported devices.

## Body
### Overview and Classification
The `kernel_samsung_espresso10` kernel tree is a component of the Replicant operating system. Replicant is defined as a free software version of Android, meaning it is distributed under terms that allow users to freely run, study, change, and distribute it and its modified versions. The project itself began in 2010.

### Technical Lineage
This specific kernel tree is not an original creation from scratch but is **based on** the `android_kernel_samsung_espresso10` kernel tree maintained by LineageOS. This lineage ensures that the kernel benefits from the broader development community's work on Samsung devices while being adapted to meet Replicant's strict free software requirements. It is currently **used by** Replicant version 6.0.

### Hardware Compatibility
While a text description in the source material refers to the kernel being used for "varopis variants of the Galaxy Note 2," the structured data provides specific compatibility details for the **Samsung Galaxy Tab 2** series. The listed compatible models include:
*   Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 GSM
*   Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (GT-P3110)
*   Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (P5100)
*   Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (P5110)