Pine64 PineTab 2 Linux Tablet 10.1" 2023

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Pine64 PineTab 2 Linux Tablet 10.1" 2023
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PineTab2
   Brand: Pine64 (Parent: Pine64)
   Category: Tablet Computer • Model / Gen: ​  2nd PineTab2
   Release Date: 2023-01-01 • Status: In sale
   Classification Date: 2025-10-15 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Known hardware tampering None πŸ”— Proof Fully open specifications. No evidence or reports of hardware backdoors.
Known vulnerabilities Rare πŸ”— Proof Vulnerabilities are addressed through community-driven kernel and OS updates.
Prior attacks None [General security news search πŸ”— Proof] No significant, widespread attack campaigns reported targeting this model.
Updatability Very common πŸ”— Proof Users have full control over the operating system and can apply all available updates.
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Authentication with other systems Partial [​ - πŸ”— Proof] Supports standard Linux/Unix network authentication (SSH, PAM).
Communications Encrypted with up-to-date encryption πŸ”— Proof Relies on the chosen Linux distribution, which supports modern encryption standards (TLS, etc.).
Storage Encrypted with up-to-date encryption πŸ”— Proof Full disk encryption (e.g., LUKS) is supported but not enabled by default on all OS images.
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Account management Basic πŸ”— Proof Uses standard Linux command-line tools for user account management.
Authentication Basic [www.linux-pam.org πŸ”— Proof] Relies on traditional username and password authentication by default.
Brute-force protection Exist πŸ”— Proof Basic brute-force protection (e.g., account lockout) can be configured via PAM.
Event logging Partial logging πŸ”— Proof Login events are logged to system files, but a centralized audit daemon may not be active by default.
Passwords Require change after setup [- πŸ”— Proof] The user is required to set a password during the initial operating system setup. Complexity requirements are not enforced by default.
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property Details
Operating System & App Linux (e.g., Arch Linux ARM, Mobian) (Companion App: ​ -)
Hardware (CPU / GPU) CPU: Rockchip RK3566 (Quad-core ARM Cortex-A55) • GPU: ​ ARM Mali-G52
Memory & Storage Memory: 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4 RAM • Storage: 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB eMMC (microSD expandable)
Power, Battery & Charging Battery: ​ 6000 mAh • Power: ​ USB-C • Charging: 10W USB-C Charging
Display & Camera Display: 10.36 inch, 1920x1200, IPS • Camera: ​ 5 MP front camera, 13 MP autofocus rear camera
Sound & Connectivity Sound: ​ 2x speakers, 2x microphones, 3.5mm audio jack • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, optional 4G/LTE modem
Physical (Dimensions & Mass) Dimensions: ​ 240.7 x 158.8 x 9.1 mm • Mass: ​ 630g


As a fully open-source device, the security of the PineTab 2 is transparent and relies heavily on the user's configuration of the chosen GNU/Linux distribution.