. Because many apps like YouTube and Google services no longer support this version, upgrading via a custom ROM can extend the device's life by moving it to Android 7.1.2 Nougat Performance vs. Modernity

Turn off the tablet. Boot into recovery (Power + Home + Volume Up). You will now see TWRP’s touch interface.

Before you start the process of installing a custom ROM, make sure you have the following:

Before installing anything, you must understand the hardware you are working with:

A custom ROM makes the SM-T116 a functional secondary device again: