i have an unmodified wifi only xoom (us) im a little confused about getting the update to work, im a noob but do have success with other devices like rooting and installing cm7 on an evo and others, but im either missing something or just not getting it. if im stock can i just install clockwork through rommanager and put the update.zip on an sd card and update through that, i thought the xoom needed to be modified to use an sd card( until an update anyway) and i understand and have installed fastboot and any and all drivers. i cant post in the dev so i thought id post here, any help at all is appreciated. thanks
I was a little confused about it too. It seems CWM will "see" your sdcard as /sdcard/ even if you dont have sd support. Once I booted up, /sdcard/ went back to what it was, and so did everything else, but I'm on 3.1 somehow.
I'm pretty sure you have to be rooted to flash in CWM though, am I wrong? At least anything dealing with /system/ . If you're totally stock, I'd just keep pushing for the OTA
is there any reason at all to update to 3.1, what are the benefits, I see all the hype but nobody is showing any benefit????
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Okay. I am a virgin rooter, but I have I have been following the various threads for awhile and I am ready to take the plunge. Love the Xoom but would like to be able to read-write micro-SD and have better USB access to external storage and devices (and tinker with OC, etc). I find instructions for various configurations, but not mine. The forum help looks terrific but I would like to start down the correct path. Can anyone point me to a proven method for my configuration (US 3G 3.2 stock)?
Thanks in advance.
Yesterday'sDog said:
Okay. I am a virgin rooter, but I have I have been following the various threads for awhile and I am ready to take the plunge. Love the Xoom but would like to be able to read-write micro-SD and have better USB access to external storage and devices (and tinker with OC, etc). I find instructions for various configurations, but not mine. The forum help looks terrific but I would like to start down the correct path. Can anyone point me to a proven method for my configuration (US 3G 3.2 stock)?
Thanks in advance.
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I have the WI-FI only version of the HJT85B and I used the root Guide found here -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1170760 --
it was pretty straight forwards and as long as you do ever step as he says, it comes out exactly like it should (I am typing on it now and I have only had one problem that was fixed by using Rom Manager [Clockwork] Permisson fix, rebooted the tablet and wala everythign is hunky dorry and I got my SDcard permisson fixer at -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1173195 -- have yet to have any troubles with that APK I hope that I have helped you out and good luck to rooting your xoom! Dont do what I did and follow a friends advice as well as the tutorial haha... i got stuck on the first step cause of him haha!(and that was 2 days of not so much fun haha)
Good luck and let us know if it worked for you ^_^ (as this is a WIFI Only tutorial, but we ahve the say model number so I do not know how this can be any different?)
ALSO A note for the wise and future readers! OTA UPDATES that get pushed out by your 3G carrier CAN Brick yoru tablet if it has SU on it, as well as ANY UPDATE So anyone that is new to this please make sure that before you allow the update, you deroot/de-su your tablet to stock and then allow the update ^_^
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I have the WI-FI only version of the HJT85B and I used the root Guide found here -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1170760 --
it was pretty straight forwards and as long as you do ever step as he says, it comes out exactly like it should (I am typing on it now and I have only had one problem that was fixed by using Rom Manager [Clockwork] Permisson fix, rebooted the tablet and wala everythign is hunky dorry and I got my SDcard permisson fixer at -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1173195 -- have yet to have any troubles with that APK I hope that I have helped you out and good luck to rooting your xoom! Dont do what I did and follow a friends advice as well as the tutorial haha... i got stuck on the first step cause of him haha!(and that was 2 days of not so much fun haha)
Good luck and let us know if it worked for you ^_^ (as this is a WIFI Only tutorial, but we ahve the say model number so I do not know how this can be any different?)
ALSO A note for the wise and future readers! OTA UPDATES that get pushed out by your 3G carrier CAN Brick yoru tablet if it has SU on it, as well as ANY UPDATE So anyone that is new to this please make sure that before you allow the update, you deroot/de-su your tablet to stock and then allow the update ^_^
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Thanks. I will read and reread (several times) before attempting. Probably won't get to it until this weekend. I'm a bit anxious about using the wifi instructions on a three-G. We'll see what happens...
I'll go out on a limb here and add that YD, may be like myself, I read the instructions tonight, I'm in the same boat, but when I say I'm a Virg. rooter, I mean that I'm I'm totally new to Linux/android and the instructions still don't make sense.
Sooo, is there a dummy version that fills in some of the little details? What I got out of the post was that all the downloads go on your laptop or desktop and after setting things up on ur PC you attach ur xoom via USB? That really is the extent of my understanding.
Michaelaw
I'm not much more experienced than you virgins, but I have rooted my xoom and have uploaded a different rom. It was a lot of trial and error. Mostly error. I'd be happy to talk to either of you on google talk and walk you through it if you have any questions. Again I'm not a pro, but some of the instructions are intimidating for the first-timers, and maybe I can help make some sense to it. My gtalk is radi0chik. the 0 is a zero.
-Melissa
If you are willing to downgrade I posted a possible solution at the end of this thread: http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/motorola-xoom-development/8693-xoom-3g-3-2-first-root-2.html
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Have you tried this link?
http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/...-update-your-3g-xoom-3-2-directions-file.html
If you already rooted I followed the instructions under the header "You Must Use this nandroid backup if you are running a non stock Rom. This is already Rooted"
All you're doing there is upgrading the recovery then restoring a backup for 3.2 that is rooted. No wipe needed. It just restores the files you need to be on 3.2. Once I was done it stopped nagging me to do the 3.2 update & said I was up to date.
Done!
I finally got around to trying to root my 3G 3.2 stock. I used the updated tutorial from jase33 at this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1170760
I had a few minor issues that I was able to resolve without too much difficulty (slow and steady). I see at least one other poster on that thread had a similar issue.
[oshizzle1991] "I was able to unlock my bootloader, but when i try and flash the rootboot.img, i get this error "error: cannot load "rootboot.img"" any ideas? i'm very experienced with adb and rooting lol, its not like i dont have adb or fastboot set up. any help would be appreciated!"
I found a solution but I wasn't able to post it on that thread (Developer's) because I am a newb. Here's what worked for me. After receiving the same error message (several times), I typed this in at the command prompt:
cd C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools
THEN I continued with the tutorial from where I had been stuck::
fastboot flash boot 3Grootboot.img
It was smooth sailing the rest of the way.
Big THANKS to jase33.
Hi,
I dont know if am being really stupid or not but this is my first android device and first time rooting.( i have searched for hours now trying to find an answer)
So i am trying to root my Lg G2x running GB 2.3.3 using this link :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255214
so as of now i am on Step 2...what i dont get is when i click the link on step 2 it says to download ALL of these NVIDIA drivers and everything. All i did was downlooad the One Click CWM
Another thing this link does is send me to ANOTHER link saying that you have to ROOT first?
So from my previous knowledge i thought you could only "flash" the CWM if you were already root ( or maybe thats only for the ROMs)
alright then if thats the case...the directions of the original link just says to download and unzip...but do i put that root folder onto my phone(i read this from another link that someone else posted about)..The reason i am asking this question is because when i tried to go to Step 3 it said to Hold Volume and Power to boot CWM but nothing happened obivously bc 1. the directions say to plug the phone into computer at like step5 and 2. the files are on the computer
So in conclusion i guess i am just trying to make sure that i dont brick my phone by asking these lame questions
1. do i have to take those unzipped files and put them onto my Phone( more specifally, my sd card or phone?)
2. What about for the CWM download.. do i just download the One Click thing and ignore the other directions??
You have to do the one click thing first to install Clockwordmod with NVFlash.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
Then you boot into Clockwordmod Recovery and run my booting zip.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255214
In that thread just download the root zip and put it on your sd card or in the internal memory of your phone. Flash the CWM recovery and then boot into Clockworkmod Recovery by holding down volume down and power until fancy LG logo shows (about ten to fifteen seconds). Find the menu option to flash a zip from sd card or internal memory (wherever you put my rooting zip). Select it, flash it and reboot when finished.
Presto. Done. You are now rooted.
THANK YOU!!!
I GOT IT YAY i AM ROOTEd
i was just overreading and kept reading every word on the posts lol when all i had to do was follow the APX driver installation, FLASH the cWM , and then BOOT IT!!!
THANK YOU!!!!
bball123 said:
THANK YOU!!!
I GOT IT YAY i AM ROOTEd
i was just overreading and kept reading every word on the posts lol when all i had to do was follow the APX driver installation, FLASH the cWM , and then BOOT IT!!!
THANK YOU!!!!
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Flashing CWM and rebooting does not root your phone. You have to flash the root zip also, or flash a rooted rom.
Ok i am completly lost trying to root my g2x. I'v tried downloading the flasher yet nothing. I just need a step by step on doing this. Thanks!!
jaypro954 said:
Ok i am completly lost trying to root my g2x. I'v tried downloading the flasher yet nothing. I just need a step by step on doing this. Thanks!!
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The original thread for the one-click flasher in the development section is one of the best step by step posts ever made on XDA. It even has a link for a video tutorial. If you cannot follow that then I suggest you stop trying to root your phone. There is no reason for anyone to make another step by step guide. To find the thread try the search button. There are also links to it in numerous other threads.
Are their roms on here that are bug free and stable for daily drivers?
Im coming over here from a HD2 which is not a native android phone. And I didnt mind the bugs in android.
But now I have a g2x and it is bug free though I really wish it had 2.3.5 but oh well this phone is still bad ass.
So what im wondering if I should just root to keep it stock and do lil mods or flash the whole cwm Process so I have a back up. If I ever need it.
Thanks in advance.
tdizzle404 said:
Are their roms on here that are bug free and stable for daily drivers?
Im coming over here from a HD2 which is not a native android phone. And I didnt mind the bugs in android.
But now I have a g2x and it is bug free though I really wish it had 2.3.5 but oh well this phone is still bad ass.
So what im wondering if I should just root to keep it stock and do lil mods or flash the whole cwm Process so I have a back up. If I ever need it.
Thanks in advance.
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I've kept mine stock for that reason, but I did root it. After experiencing custom roms on my Nexus One, A71 variant and others, I would have to say the frustrations stuff being perpetually broken, bugs and the monotony of daily flashing (CM7 just never stops) whatever small benefits the custom roms have (i.e., eye candy, additional settings, etc.) is just not worth the frustration and danger of soft-bricking the phone (I have hard bricked one also) to me. My Nexus One (gave one to wife when I got the G2X but then got another one at a steal) has gone through updates to 2.3.4 and 2.3.6 (yesterday). These updates seem to be mostly internal fixes for stuff. The average user (or even advanced) is not going to notice any difference in using the rom. The only exception to that is that in 2.3.4 Google removed the need to log back into your Gmail account(s) after changing sims. They said that was a minor benefit at a greater annoyance and the "feature" most complained about by world travelers. Other than that the Google apps get updated and even 2.2 devices are basically running the same Google apps as 2.3.X. So based on what you said above, I would suggest keeping it stock and simply rooting it. You definitely want to change recovery to Clockworkmod to make backups and the fact that going into stock recovery on this device does a factory reset (how stupid was that LG).
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I've kept mine stock for that reason, but I did root it. After experiencing custom roms on my Nexus One, A71 variant and others, I would have to say the frustrations stuff being perpetually broken, bugs and the monotony of daily flashing (CM7 just never stops) whatever small benefits the custom roms have (i.e., eye candy, additional settings, etc.) is just not worth the frustration and danger of soft-bricking the phone (I have hard bricked one also) to me. My Nexus One (gave one to wife when I got the G2X but then got another one at a steal) has gone through updates to 2.3.4 and 2.3.6 (yesterday). These updates seem to be mostly internal fixes for stuff. The average user (or even advanced) is not going to notice any difference in using the rom. The only exception to that is that in 2.3.4 Google removed the need to log back into your Gmail account(s) after changing sims. They said that was a minor benefit at a greater annoyance and the "feature" most complained about by world travelers. Other than that the Google apps get updated and even 2.2 devices are basically running the same Google apps as 2.3.X. So based on what you said above, I would suggest keeping it stock and simply rooting it. You definitely want to change recovery to Clockworkmod to make backups and the fact that going into stock recovery on this device does a factory reset (how stupid was that LG).
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Thanks J you have been very helpful in my transition from hd2 to g2x"im still flashing hd2 I love playing with sense 3.0 and 3.5" But this phone is amazing. Ive rooted it and added cwm but have not flashed any cutom rome I like stability over newest features.
Is 2.3.3 the most recent update for our Phones?
Yes and we're darn lucky we have 2.3.3. No other 2X variant worldwide has received any update love from LG. They are all still on 2.2.x. Lawsuit in U.S. seems to be what forced LG into releasing the G2X GB update.
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Hey J
If this is the wrong place to ask please pm me but, would you mind letting me know what tweaks you have done "if any" you have done to your stock rom?
I put off the upgrade in the hope the UK stock update would come but eventually changed my mind as all posts seemed to say ICS was alot better.
Have a few things I would like people to comment on.
Used the LAIOT tool which made it relativly straight forward. Few hiccups but got there.
1) Part of the process was to ROOT.
ICS installed Titanium Backup it says its not ROOTED.
2) I'm surprised at how stripped down the US stock ROM is in terms of bloat (which is good).
No stock file manager.
3) I must say I don't see any real benefit on the ICS upgrade and would be happy to be pointed to what they are.
4) Still unable to delete files from memory card.
5) I used Astro to backup my Pre-ICS xoom and hoped to be able to restore APPS but I assume this was just if the upgrade failed and I went back to HONEYCOMB as Astro doesn't see the files.
6) I read that boot-up speed was almost instant, but it seems to be the same albeit with a fancy video splash before screen up.
7) not sure if I need to relock bootloader or if I have already as part of LAIOT process. Too many threads and info.
Hi there. Without doubt. Ics is a lot better.
I am not sure your rooting we t well with custom ics rom. Here is the best rom with procedure for your xoom wifi.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400958
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Hi
Sorry don't understand second line of your reply.
That ROM procedure assumes you have knowledge of recovery such as CWM which I don't unless with full instructions.
That thread is way to long to go through but glancing it seems some aspects are still reliant on info that Google hasn't released so the ROMs are incomplete.
My post says that with the stock from I really can't see change from Honey to ICS.
That being said then why would I then go to the TeamEOS ROM, I ask so as to be convinced not to disrespect.
cmorephotos said:
I put off the upgrade in the hope the UK stock update would come but eventually changed my mind as all posts seemed to say ICS was alot better.
Have a few things I would like people to comment on.
Used the LAIOT tool which made it relativly straight forward. Few hiccups but got there.
1) Part of the process was to ROOT.
ICS installed Titanium Backup it says its not ROOTED.
2) I'm surprised at how stripped down the US stock ROM is in terms of bloat (which is good).
No stock file manager.
3) I must say I don't see any real benefit on the ICS upgrade and would be happy to be pointed to what they are.
4) Still unable to delete files from memory card.
5) I used Astro to backup my Pre-ICS xoom and hoped to be able to restore APPS but I assume this was just if the upgrade failed and I went back to HONEYCOMB as Astro doesn't see the files.
6) I read that boot-up speed was almost instant, but it seems to be the same albeit with a fancy video splash before screen up.
7) not sure if I need to relock bootloader or if I have already as part of LAIOT process. Too many threads and info.
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hey
if your looking for a decent ics experience id suggest flashing official cm9 details found here http://goo.gl/UmT44
also check this link http://goo.gl/yveok its a basic introduction on ics features - might help
p.s you dont need to relock the bootloader either - you dont want to go down that road - leave it unlocked for now
Hello everyone i am new to the forums and i am asking a question regarding updating the su binaries on my phone. I got my g2 back in november because they were out of one m7s and this was the second best phone. So i went home and figured id root it. I didnt really want a rom i just like being able to record my screen and mess with the clocks. So none of the ways to root this phone worked so i tired this one in chinese. I succesfully rooted my phon. And it installed supersu. It said i needed to update the binaries so i hit ok. It said it failed. I tried updateing them by moving the .su directly to the folder, but sense i dont even have root permissions because i dint have a .su, it was unsuccessful. So what are my options? Im only 14 and kinda new at rooting, i have done it on two phones before, so please keep it simple. I dont care about keeping my data so i can i flash a stock rom? I. Tried it before but the method was for the 16 gig version which used a kdz file and sense i have a 32 gig version i needed a different file for some reason. In my phone settings it says im rooted and in recovery mode it o whatever pressing vol down and power with a usb connected do does, it says so to. I do NOT have access and i cant figure out how to update the .su and i could really use some help. Could you give me a link or something showing me how to flash a stock rom, or cyanogenmod? Or just getting a way to update the .su would be fine. Sorry for the long description i just want it to be easy for you to diagnose my problem.
Thanks,
Riley
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Hello everyone i am new to the forums and i am asking a question regarding updating the su binaries on my phone. I got my g2 back in november because they were out of one m7s and this was the second best phone. So i went home and figured id root it. I didnt really want a rom i just like being able to record my screen and mess with the clocks. So none of the ways to root this phone worked so i tired this one in chinese. I succesfully rooted my phon. And it installed supersu. It said i needed to update the binaries so i hit ok. It said it failed. I tried updateing them by moving the .su directly to the folder, but sense i dont even have root permissions because i dint have a .su, it was unsuccessful. So what are my options? Im only 14 and kinda new at rooting, i have done it on two phones before, so please keep it simple. I dont care about keeping my data so i can i flash a stock rom? I. Tried it before but the method was for the 16 gig version which used a kdz file and sense i have a 32 gig version i needed a different file for some reason. In my phone settings it says im rooted and in recovery mode it o whatever pressing vol down and power with a usb connected do does, it says so to. I do NOT have access and i cant figure out how to update the .su and i could really use some help. Could you give me a link or something showing me how to flash a stock rom, or cyanogenmod? Or just getting a way to update the .su would be fine. Sorry for the long description i just want it to be easy for you to diagnose my problem.
Thanks,
Riley
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You can check this thread about root on your device: [Root] Stump Root for LG Devices (2012 - 2014) Big update 1.2.0.
And here is the SuperSu app thread: [STABLE][2015.01.20] SuperSU v2.45.
In the first post there is also a zip file for flashing in custom recovery. If you use this, you won't need the binaries updating process like after updating via Play store.
For registered users, there is more help in the root Q&A thread for your device, and for the SuperSU app update in the SuperSU support thread.
Thread closed. Thank you.
Back in September I Rooted, flashed, big parted and ROM'd my Xoom. Incase you haven't already guessed I haven't got a ****ing clue what I'm talking about. My Xoom is a 604 UK Wifi Xoom.
OK that's not strictly true I get the basics but I'm not even vaguely involved in the android/rooting scene.
From what I remember I rooted my Xoom the installed omni 4.4.4 using TWRP and CWM. I also had my Xoom overclocked to 1.5ghz.
Anyway fast forward to last night and I turned my Xoom on for the first time in a while. I was playing about with it and noticed under the system updates there was an update available so I clicked to download and install it.
After the install it appears to have screwed up my root access, I assume most people on here knew this would happen! I thought as it was coming through the update option on the tablet it would be fine. Anyway I just wondered how to get the root back? do I have to wipe the tablet and start again?
I'd be greatful if someone could let me know the procedure for this sort of stuff. And also guide me to the best/latest firmware/root/partition/kernal/rom whatever.
Thanks,
Chris