The developer community, particularly on XDA Forums , continues to support this aging hardware with unofficial builds.
Go to Install , select the ROM .zip file from your MicroSD card, and swipe to flash. Flash GApps: (If needed) Flash the GApps zip.
Allows you to download newer "Lite" versions of modern apps that are blocked on Android 5. 2. LineageOS Ivory (Privacy-Focused Concept Build)
LineageOS is the successor to CyanogenMod and remains the most stable choice for the SM-T280.
The system partition takes up much less space than stock software, giving you more room for apps.