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3.2 upgrade for rooted Xoom

I have a rooted Xoom running 3.1 and I'm trying to find a 3.2 upgrade without going back to stock. I'm sure its out there but I'm just missing it. Could someone point me to it please?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1165998&highlight=android+honeycomb+3.2

Sorry meant to mention I have a 3G Xoom. Does that update work for 3G or only WiFi Xooms?
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IMPORTANT NOTE: This update is for the US Xoom Wi-Fi MZ604 with Android 3.1 ONLY!!! As of v05 of this update, the update script performs NO CHECKS of files before flashing rooted stock 3.2 system and boot images. This means it won't stop you from flashing on a Xoom 3G; it will just flash and you're left with the mess, if any. Please proceed only if you're tech-savvy with Android and the Xoom, ready to restore to stock 3.1 in case of issues, and good at troubleshooting. Please provide feedback and corrections, and I'll update the post as quickly as I can. Thanks!
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You need to look at this thread for more information: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1209341

DavidAnt said:
I have a rooted Xoom running 3.1 and I'm trying to find a 3.2 upgrade without going back to stock. I'm sure its out there but I'm just missing it. Could someone point me to it please?
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Why not just flash one of the Tiamat 3.2 Roms? Easy way to get the best of all possible worlds, since you're already rooted.

Will root be achieved on ICS?

Hi!
For those of us with SBK v2...should we just upgrade to last OTA?
As in those working on achieving root will focus on ICS
What do you think?

If root is important I wouldn't upgrade until you know for certain ICS can be rooted. You'll simply lose your options if it's a problem.

its the bootloader that needs cracking, not the OS.
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wildestpixel said:
its the bootloader that needs cracking, not the OS.
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This is a question, not a statement but wouldn't keeping to a rootable rom with SBK2 still make sense? I could use Razorclaw with my tab until 8.6.5.21 but had to downgrade (a struggle) in order to reroot after update.

This is and has always been the solution for a device so difficult to root (you don't just oem unlock from fastboot!!!!).
Never flash anything that itself doesn't contain :
- Insecure kernel
- Superuser.apk
- Superuser binary
- Busybox
- FOTAKILL.apk
Which is essentially a custom rom even if otherwise stock.
For ICS - wait for the download to be intercepted from cache (OTA) or available on ASUS website in full and then let someone do the rooting of the ROM - just has someone like daoist has for TF.
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pjfriend said:
If root is important I wouldn't upgrade until you know for certain ICS can be rooted. You'll simply lose your options if it's a problem.
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ICS is just as simple to root as any other Android OS as far as the ROM goes. New kernels ranging 3.08 through 3.16 at present have the same structure for ro.secure=0 for making them insecure - they are the only real different bit. The ROMs vary little to GB or froyo in their build up.
I've rooted and insecured a couple of Nexus S ROMs on the Nexus S forum just to help people who don't want the pain of going back to stock, reinstalling CWM and root just to be able to use ICS (along with deodex, zipalign and small systemui.apk tweaks).
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Thanks, you are a great source of knowledge!
Very much appreciated.
So I have SBK 2, on 8.4.4.11
Should I stay there?
Thanks!
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I would get root ASAP and go to something like Prime 2.11.
Use the 8.6.6.19 update bought to light by pjfriend get rooted ASAP I suppose. Do it whilst the tools are available to do it and then protect it by going to custom ROM.
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Thanks, whenever I star visiting a new Subforum I`m so lost!
Gonna do that now.
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Hello,
First, DO NOT Apply ASUS's ICS Upgrade when it comes out, let the development community work on it first.
Almost EVERY Android Device has been rooted, even when it is unrootable. It just takes time​

Don't rely on the devs to help you when you already have the tools to help yourself!
For a while now people have been used to applying the OTA update and then relying on the dev community to root it again and reinstall CWM. This is pants-on-head retarded, guys. Why root it and install CWM in the first place if you're not going to use it? You have the powah!
First, get yourself to 8.6.5.19 (or 8.6.6.19, depending on your model)
Root it with Razorclaw.
Install Clockworkmod.
NEVER EVER APPLY AN OTA UPDATE FROM NOW ON
When ASUS releases a new update, someone will make a CWM version of it (that someone lately has been me ). All you have to do is wait for it to be posted, then flash it via clockworkmod. Bam! You get the update and you get to keep root.

I think what happens is people get antsy when a new update comes out and go all willy nilly installing stuff just to have it lol. So people dont go all willy nilly just wait a day or 2!

daoist said:
Don't rely on the devs to help you when you already have the tools to help yourself!
For a while now people have been used to applying the OTA update and then relying on the dev community to root it again and reinstall CWM. This is pants-on-head retarded, guys. Why root it and install CWM in the first place if you're not going to use it? You have the powah!
First, get yourself to 8.6.5.19 (or 8.6.6.19, depending on your model)
Root it with Razorclaw.
Install Clockworkmod.
NEVER EVER APPLY AN OTA UPDATE FROM NOW ON
When ASUS releases a new update, someone will make a CWM version of it (that someone lately has been me ). All you have to do is wait for it to be posted, then flash it via clockworkmod. Bam! You get the update and you get to keep root.
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Can we use these US roms on UK devices though?

Like daoist says in every instance patience.
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RambJoe said:
Can we use these US roms on UK devices though?
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Probably not!
I need the dlpkgfile for your device in order to make a CWM package that will work. Lots of people are interested in the WW variant, so I've been able to do those. There's a few other variants I know of, like DE and TW. I don't think they make a UK; you're probably on the WW.

daoist said:
Probably not!
I need the dlpkgfile for your device in order to make a CWM package that will work. Lots of people are interested in the WW variant, so I've been able to do those. There's a few other variants I know of, like DE and TW. I don't think they make a UK; you're probably on the WW.
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Yeah I think I'm WW.
Thanks.

as long as your roote once you should never have to root again... we will add ICS to our device just like we flash or install any rom to our advice.. with root already ther.... just as long as you dont update using official update or ruu file... you should be good for life! or if you send your **** to asus aint no tellin what it will come back on it
Edit : as for the ones that are bought with ics On them, only time will tell..
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daoist said:
Don't rely on the devs to help you when you already have the tools to help yourself!
For a while now people have been used to applying the OTA update and then relying on the dev community to root it again and reinstall CWM. This is pants-on-head retarded, guys. Why root it and install CWM in the first place if you're not going to use it? You have the powah!
First, get yourself to 8.6.5.19 (or 8.6.6.19, depending on your model)
Root it with Razorclaw.
Install Clockworkmod.
NEVER EVER APPLY AN OTA UPDATE FROM NOW ON
When ASUS releases a new update, someone will make a CWM version of it (that someone lately has been me ). All you have to do is wait for it to be posted, then flash it via clockworkmod. Bam! You get the update and you get to keep root.
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Can you downgrade from 8.6.5.21? I OTA'd with the assumption that I would still be able to root it. I know that B70 tablets with. 21 aren't rootable.

kynetx said:
Can you downgrade from 8.6.5.21? I OTA'd with the assumption that I would still be able to root it. I know that B70 tablets with. 21 aren't rootable.
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You can "upgrade" to 8.6.6.19 worldwide if you have a supported tablet.

If with the upgrade to ICS there is no format of the system partition involved, then it should be possible with OTA Rootkeeper to keep root after upgrade.

Any way to root Android 4.0.4?

Hi there, i have a Motorola Xoom (MZ604 - brazilian) and i got tired of waiting for our official ICS rom so i unlocked it's bootloader and flashed it with a retail USA 3.0 and updated it to ICS 4.0.4... my question is... is there any way to root it now?
thx a lot.

SulphurFeast said:
Hi there, i have a Motorola Xoom (MZ604 - brazilian) and i got tired of waiting for our official ICS rom so i unlocked it's bootloader and flashed it with a retail USA 3.0 and updated it to ICS 4.0.4... my question is... is there any way to root it now?
thx a lot.
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Go to http://www.androidsu.com and download the Superuser-3.0.7.zip file, flash that in ClockworkMod recovery. Done. Simple as that.

I think the universal root method should still work fine. I flashed the single zip through CWM recovery awhile back on 4.0.3 without issue, so I doubt you'd have trouble with 4.0.4 (unless something major changed).

Or just install push recovery image thru adb and install custom android 4.0.4 rom already rooted by team eos...
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wesamothman said:
Or just install push recovery image thru adb and install custom android 4.0.4 rom already rooted by team eos...
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Yeah, I like the TeamEOS flavor of ICS. I can't guarantee it working on your Brazilian xoom, however, if you can use it, it is a great rom. It provides a very stock experience but with many more features that compliment Android 4.0.4 without bloat. There are both nightlies and stable versions, both get updated (when you flash newer versions in recovery) so you won't miss out on any new features. And yes, it is rooted for you.
Of course, there are plenty of other equally great roms from other great developers to try out in case TeamEOS's rom doesn't fit your needs (or if you get flashing-fever).
Just saying, I am not to be held responsible for any damage (yes, there are risks) that happens to anything because of this post.
Hope that helped.
Cheers

It does work on Brazilian xoom. Team EOS rocks.
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wesamothman said:
It does work on Brazilian xoom. Team EOS rocks.
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Oh, if that's the case and if the OP is still interested, unlocking the bootloader, flashing solarnz's recovery and flashing a pre-rooted rom (like EOS) might be the way to go. It also might be worth mentioning that rooting, unlocking the bootloader, and certainly flashing a new rom would probably *void* the warranty on the Xoom.
Just for good measure, I am not to be held responsible for any damage (yes, there are risks) that happens to anything because of this post.

Please read this procedure carefully the one I have shared on xda to root and flash custom ICS ROM on MZ601. The only difference in your case is to download and flash the rom for MZ604.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661856
ROM link for MZ604 is:
http://goo.im/devs/teameos/roms/nightlies/wingray/
Get the latest one

New TF300T few questions on rooting etc

Hi all,
After much debate between the Infinity, Prime and TF300 I settled on getting a TF300T. It's new out of the box and is charging up right this minute.
I am coming from a Motorola Xoom which I had rooted running EOS JB ROM and TWRP Recovery.
I've been having a look through the TF300T forums and I see that the general advice seems to be not to be not to upgrade OTA until I have rooted and unlocked, is this correct?
I have seen SparkyRoot but was wondering lso what is the best and easiest method for rooting ? I am in the UK so I guess I have to make sure I find instructions etc for the UK version?
I am not looking to install any custom ROMs yet, I want to see how the stock goes for now. I am interested in getting it rooted though because I have apps like Titanium, Sixaxis Controller which need root privileges.
I guess you guys in this corner of the forum will be seeing more of me now that I have a TF300T. I will see how I get on with this tablet for a week or two before I finally ditch and sell my trusty old Xoom.
Thanks in advance for your help.

burt_ie said:
Hi all,
After much debate between the Infinity, Prime and TF300 I settled on getting a TF300T. It's new out of the box and is charging up right this minute.
I am coming from a Motorola Xoom which I had rooted running EOS JB ROM and TWRP Recovery.
I've been having a look through the TF300T forums and I see that the general advice seems to be not to be not to upgrade OTA until I have rooted and unlocked, is this correct?
I have seen SparkyRoot but was wondering lso what is the best and easiest method for rooting ? I am in the UK so I guess I have to make sure I find instructions etc for the UK version?
I am not looking to install any custom ROMs yet, I want to see how the stock goes for now. I am interested in getting it rooted though because I have apps like Titanium, Sixaxis Controller which need root privileges.
I guess you guys in this corner of the forum will be seeing more of me now that I have a TF300T. I will see how I get on with this tablet for a week or two before I finally ditch and sell my trusty old Xoom.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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I'm assuming you have not taken the jb update. Here's what happened to me...
I was on ICS. I rooted using the debugfs method, in the Dev section. I took the jb update and thanks to ota rootkeeper I was able to restore root with no issue. I had to wipe data shortly after to resolve a problem. That caused me to lose root permission, and I couldn't get it back without unlocking and using step 3 of the jb root guide, in the general section.
I'm now on stock jbwith an unlocked bootloader, twrp recovery, root, and a couple of tiny mods from the Dev section. I consider having twrp much better than maintaining the warranty because you can easily do full backups, and flash things like mods and root. Hope this helps you.
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I have rooted my TF300 first then I was on ICS.
I have used [ROOT][TOOL]Debugfs automated root v1.9 - update 7/2/2012 - Prime & TF300t by sparkym3
and after I have backuped my root with OTA rootkeeper - free version.
I have checked my root with Root Checker-Free version.
I have updated my device on JB by OTA without problem.
Restored my root with OTA rootkeeper.
And finally, I have unlocked my TF300 with Asus tool: UnLock_Device_App_V7.apk
Restored my root with OTA Rootkeeper.
Installed TWRP Recovery, which is for my part, the recovery which is more stable
And actually, I'm on [ROM] Asus Custom Rom - JB Overclock Edition V01
If you want to know more, click on my sig and go to see the index for TF300

Awesome thanks guys
It's finished charging now, I've turned it on but disabled wifi so I don't get any OTA updates.
Looking at my build number it says: IML7K.WW-epad-9.4.3.26-20120416
I seen some guides where the build number was important, I'll go back and double check.
I'll check out those links Phil. Going to make sure I read everything properly as I don't want to end up bricking my new toy
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Looking at the links Philos64 posted it looks quite straightforward, glad to see TWRP on the TF300 as I loved that recovery on my Xoom
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Hello again,
Looking at debug automated root its says supported version: v9.4.3.30 for the TF300T (ICS 4.0.3)
Seeing as my build number said 9.4.3.26 do I have to update my tab first?
Just want to make sure I don't balls this thing up so early lol
Thanks again for all your help
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Can you root on jelly bean with the same process as ICS?
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Seeing as my build number said 9.4.3.26 do I have to update my tab first?
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Yes, you can
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KindaUndisputed said:
Can you root on jelly bean with the same process as ICS?
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Actually no. You cannot root if you are on JB

That's a shame.
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philos64 said:
Yes, you can
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Do I just do an OTA update to get it up to 9.4.3.29? I guess there will be a succession of small updates and as long as I stop on that one?
Sorry for having so many questions.. don't mean to be a nag lol
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So, you can stop the OTA updates at v9.4.3.30

Thanks Philos64 shall do it now... will report back later with the results.
Big thank you coming your way
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All so far so good...rooted and all backed up, just waiting for the JB update to download now.
Just one more thing? I was looking at TWRP and I was wondering how to install it? I know that on my xoom I already had CWM installed and just ran the file from recovery which gave me TWRP but how can I do that with the TF300T? On the TWRP website it says about 2 options:
Install Fastboot Method & Install ADB / Terminal method...both of which I have never done before. Is it easy to do as long as I follow the instructions?
Thanks again :laugh:

Well everything went well, I got root access which confirmed with root checker, done a backup of my root and installed the Jelly Bean update but then Root backup lost my backup

burt_ie said:
Well everything went well, I got root access which confirmed with root checker, done a backup of my root and installed the Jelly Bean update but then Root backup lost my backup
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Then you'll need to unlock the bootloader and follow the guide in the general section to get it back. For twrp, go find links to the twrp site in the Dev section. They have install instructions on the twrp site. Again, you must unlock the bootloader to install it.
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So if I unlock my boot loader I can then root? I don't mind voiding my warranty.

burt_ie said:
So if I unlock my boot loader I can then root? I don't mind voiding my warranty.
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Sure can. If you are already on jb, unlock, then follow step 3 of this guide for root and recovery - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30516010
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That is brilliant news! After reading the forums here i thought that now I was on Jellybean I had lost the ability to root. I guess a lot of people don't want to void their warranty by unlocking their bootloader. I had to do the same thing with my xoom.
I will give this a try sometime this week
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Form EOS to US stock

my xoom was originally the wifi only asian version. I rooted and flashed Tiamat EOS 1.0.0. I am totally a noob and was only able to do these things due to the amazing help here at XDA. I am thinking I want to set up the xoom as a US wifi so I can get the JB updates. Is this relatively easy? How do I go about doing this. I have clockworkMOd and ROM manager, and can back up my current ROM.
Thanks in advance

Please post all questions in the Q & A section. Thanks! Thread moved.
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http://developer.motorola.com/products/software/

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1936534
Just use that, It's stock US WiFi with root added. If you've got ClockworkMod recovery installed and you're a noob then this is by far the easiest way to go.

matt4321 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1936534
Just use that, It's stock US WiFi with root added. If you've got ClockworkMod recovery installed and you're a noob then this is by far the easiest way to go.
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Is it true that this will work even though my zoom was originally an Asian version?

madmanrx said:
Is it true that this will work even though my zoom was originally an Asian version?
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It should be fine, but I can't guarantee anything.
I did at one point flash it on my UK WiFi Xoom and it worked fine. So you should be good

yes, i can flash the stock (with root) to my asian "Hongkong" MZ604, the only thing is i need to edit the build.prop prior flashing, change
"MZ604" to "Xoom"