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Hello Forum,
I tried to search to see a related topic but I didn't find but other topics in other forums that's not related to the Xoom.
I'm a n00b and don't know how to flash this Kernel to my xoom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978013
I know that there are steps in the thread about how to install the kernel but I think it's not enough for n00bs like me
So where to download ADB and where to write the given commands?
Thanks a lot guys in advance!
If you don't know how to do it and even can't find the information how to do it, then I suggest not to do it, you can brick your Xoom in the process.
Search for a ADB on google. Read how to use it and what else you need, the information is there.
You need to write the commands to CMD.
But again, if you don't know what your doing then its not a good idea to mess with it.
You can find some guidance here and it is quite simple once you get to understand what you are doing, but as suggested by poisike, shouldn't be underestimated as making a mistake can be costly (ie bricked device).
Install android sdk http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing.html
Download fastboot http://developer.htc.com/adp.html it into the ../platform-tools folder in the sdk path.
Install the moto drivers http://www.motorola.com/Support/US-EN/Support-Homepage/Software_and_Drivers/USB-and-PC-Charging-Drivers
Make sure your unlocked and rooted. If you have the wifi xoom follow
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1010568
or if you cant be assd run oneclick unlock & root for wifi http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011196
Then run the steps in the Tiamat thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978013
And seriously, you should have done more reading and found the prescribed above method yourself.
I've made it! see the attached picture
I would like to thank everybody who replied on me from the person who wrote the advice to the person who put extra details for me.
With your help I'm no longer .. hopefully .. a n00b
I did some reading after your hints and next time I promise I won't ask without reading much
Thanks a lot again!
Hey everyone,
I have a question that I haven't found an answer in the 71 page Timat Kernal post.
I currently have my Xoom root running 1.1.6, no problem. I will be upgrading to 1.3.1 or the next version. What I want to know is will I loss all my apps and data when I upgrade?
Thxs
i have just u/g tiamat , did'nt lose anything , i think its only when you first unlock/root you lose everything , i may stand to be corrected , i can only go from what happened to me , hope this helps
Vanman1979 said:
Hey everyone,
I have a question that I haven't found an answer in the 71 page Timat Kernal post.
I currently have my Xoom root running 1.1.6, no problem. I will be upgrading to 1.3.1 or the next version. What I want to know is will I loss all my apps and data when I upgrade?
Thxs
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Nope, I assure you that nothing will happen to your data and apps .. it will stay the same
if and only if you are already unlocked/rooted if not then you will lose them when you root your xoom.
Now what are you waiting for
Go ahead and flash the kernel
Just Kidding
Q80 said:
Nope, I assure you that nothing will happen to your data and apps .. it will stay the same
if and only if you are already unlocked/rooted if not then you will lose them when you root your xoom.
Now what are you waiting for
Go ahead and flash the kernel
Just Kidding
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Thanks guys, that's what I thought. It was the unlocking of the bootloader that wiped the device the first time.
I'm kind of waiting for the next kernel, according to BRD its' rocking fast. As I understand it they removed ALOT of DEBUG code from it.
Cheers
Speak of the devil ... the new kernel is UP!!
Yup, I already installed it
Attached is my Quadrant Score
I've successfully recovered my tablet using this method. I was trying to update my TF using the batch script method and somehow managed to flash an outdated kernel. I know this because Asus tech support told me that was the reason my TF wasn't receiving the ota to 3.2. However, Asus tech support also told me that I could flash a new kernel by downloading the source code onto my tablet, then the TF would automatically recognize the [.rar] file and install my new kernel; which didn't work out as you might imagine.
I am now on official 3.1 8.4.4.11.and my kernel is v 2.6.36.3-00011-g3eb19ex And I can't get the OTA update. At one time I had official 3.2 [after previously flashing stock 3.1] but decided to try to root when I found out Netflix wasn't officially supported like the EEE pad site says it does.
Every time I try the batch script method, I end up stuck on the eee pad logo screen. Adb is working as well as apx drivers. Ultimate goal here is stock 3.2 rooted with netflix, but at this point I'd settle for stock official 3.2.
Any ideas? Tia
You may get help if you post your QUESTIONS in the correct forum.
This is the development forum....not Q&A.
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Thanks for the input. I just felt that that based on the content of the question, it would be better suited here.
you could try the zip file from the thread titled [OTA]Stock 3.2 zip file
And +1 on wrong section. This is not related to developing a new ROM or features for the Eee Pad.
I'm trying to avoid flashing CWM, that's where I end up bricking it.
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I'm trying to avoid flashing CWM, that's where I end up bricking it.
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I would suggest you to try Nvflash. it is the easiest way to root that tf.
I think the relationship between nvflash and the TF is complicated.
There are a few bootloaders out there, including the one used by custom roms, as well as the 4 stock ones.
My theory is that the kernel images in the boot and recovery images have to match the bootloader that is on the TF.
Throw in the fact that the bootloader is only written using the nvflash --create command or during the OTA update, and we have TFs with all kinds of different bootloaders going around that won't match what people are flashing. I think this is why CWM breaks whenever there is a stock OTA that rewrites the bootloader. I think most people brick trying to go back to stock from a custom rom. Going from stock to custom usually isn't a problem because the compatible bootloader is flashed in the rooting process.
Is this the first time we've seen an completely unlocked bootloader on Android?
sent from my cyanogen(mod) vision
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Thanks for the input. I just felt that that based on the content of the question, it would be better suited here.
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No. Android Development is for "DEVELOPMENT" does this thread have any kind of release? No.
That's why there's a sticky thread that says,
[REF] SEARCH BEFORE POSTING!! All Questions Go In The Q&A FORUM!!
Originally Posted By: mskip
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ok folks i get it. I'm sorry. Is there anything I can do right now about accidently posting this in the wrong forum? Please forgive me. Mods feel free to move the thread or ban me or both. Whatever the normal punishment is.
Use the NVFlash unroot method here:
http://tabletroms.com/forums/showthread.php?1071-Asus-Transformer-NVFlash-Stock-3.1-Recovery-Roms
That will get it back to stock everything with 8.4.4.5. Then, you can manually install 8.4.4.11 with the download on the Asus website. After that it will recognize the OTA update to 8.6.5.6. Once you've done all that, use the Batch Script for a quick root, and you're done. I did this today. As long as you follow all the steps, it's a breeze.
I don't think it will recognize the OTA update to 8656. Roach's update will work, but not the stock update.
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It will recognize it, because if you follow all the steps I listed, you're completely stock until you run the batch script to root 3.2. I did this myself on my transformer today.
My OP is not very clear, but that is exactly the steps I've followed to get to where I am today. I've given it 2 days to detect the new update and i've got nothing. I'm currently sitting on stock 8.4.4.11 waiting for the OTA.
kingwp1 said:
It will recognize it, because if you follow all the steps I listed, you're completely stock until you run the batch script to root 3.2. I did this myself on my transformer today.
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How did you root before and what were you running before you went back to stock 8445?
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stock 3.2. I was trying to get rooted 3.2 to get netflix
jdmnash said:
stock 3.2. I was trying to get rooted 3.2 to get netflix
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Did you ever make a backup with CWM when you had 3.2?
no it was stock 3.2 firmware/recovery
I'm making progress. I'm now on rooted 8.4.4.11... still trying to get to 3.2
In this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1340526&page=11 it explains how to root with version 2.3.6 and has a video included in the post. My question is, do I need to go through the "wipe data" step shown in the video or can I skip that step and just go to "install the SuperUser.zip" without wiping the data? I don't want to install a custom ROM right now, I am just interested in rooting the phone. I wish a "one click" method for 2.3.6 would show up, but until then I guess this is the best option. Thank you for any help.
there is no rooting a GS II SR 2.3.6 ROM per say with superone-click or any other rooting method. So far they are all using the same deficiency to achieve root. There are rooted 2.3.6 ROMs out there but they were not done with a so-c.
scott14719 said:
In this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1340526&page=11 it explains how to root with version 2.3.6 and has a video included in the post. My question is, do I need to go through the "wipe data" step shown in the video or can I skip that step and just go to "install the SuperUser.zip" without wiping the data? I don't want to install a custom ROM right now, I am just interested in rooting the phone. I wish a "one click" method for 2.3.6 would show up, but until then I guess this is the best option. Thank you for any help.
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I'm stuck in boot loop but Im sure your better with these things then I am.
shansmi said:
there is no rooting a GS II SR 2.3.6 ROM per say with superone-click or any other rooting method. So far they are all using the same deficiency to achieve root. There are rooted 2.3.6 ROMs out there but they were not done with a so-c.
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Thank you. I think I will wait until there is a method to root the stock ROM that is on my phone (2.3.6)...if a method shows up. So the method in the link in my OP is basically flashing an entirely new, but rooted stock ROM on to the phone using the SuperUser file that was included? I guess that sounds OK, but rooting the stock ROM that is on my phone sounds like a better idea to me. Does any one know why the 2.3.6 update can't be rooted like the 2.3.5 version? Again, thank you.
Check out this method of rooting. It worked for me and it only took like 10 mins. Check out this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582) then download the V3 or the newest one but i think that one is the newest. extract the zip file then double click "runme" make sure your phone is connect with the right drivers installed on your computer. Usb debugging and unknown sources both checked then just start the program. It will root your phone and reboot it for you. Cheers
ckck543 said:
Check out this method of rooting. It worked for me and it only took like 10 mins. Check out this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582) then download the V3 or the newest one but i think that one is the newest. extract the zip file then double click "runme" make sure your phone is connect with the right drivers installed on your computer. Usb debugging and unknown sources both checked then just start the program. It will root your phone and reboot it for you. Cheers
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Did you root the 2.3.6 AT&T GII SR with this method? The reason I am asking is because it lists the SkyRocket as working, but it doesn't mention if it is the 2.3.6 update? I think I read in that post that someone with 2.3.6 had an issue with it, but I might be wrong. If you could verify the version and baseband of the device you rooted with this method it would help alot. Agian, thanks for the help. I want to make sure things all line up as good as they can before I pull the triger. I need this phone for day to day stuff, but I hate the AT&T crap-ware that is loaded.
scott14719 said:
In this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1340526&page=11 it explains how to root with version 2.3.6 and has a video included in the post. My question is, do I need to go through the "wipe data" step shown in the video or can I skip that step and just go to "install the SuperUser.zip" without wiping the data? I don't want to install a custom ROM right now, I am just interested in rooting the phone. I wish a "one click" method for 2.3.6 would show up, but until then I guess this is the best option. Thank you for any help.
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To answer your question, I don't think you have to wipe data if you simply want to root your phone using this method. If you were installing a complete ROM, then yes you would want to wipe.
Just installing the superuser.zip does not require a wipe.
daystrom said:
To answer your question, I don't think you have to wipe data if you simply want to root your phone using this method. If you were installing a complete ROM, then yes you would want to wipe.
Just installing the superuser.zip does not require a wipe.
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Thank you.
Ok, I just rooted using the method I posted in the OP. It seems to have worked great. If anyone is wondering, you indeed do not need to wipe data if you are going to just use the "Superuser.zip". Just make sure you follow the directions and keep retrying to install the SuperUser file if it aborts...like the post says, it will eventually work. It took three times for me. Thanks for all of the replies and help, you guys are going to get me addicted to this stuff. Off to get Titanium backup!
I was able to root it using the superuser.zip as well. It also took me 3 tries for it to work. I'm on 2.3.5.
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Why do I have 2.3.5?
I bought my skyrocket just last week (AT&T), and I'm fairly sure I checked for an update via "software update" under settings when I got it.
Nonetheless, under "About phone" under "android version" it says right there "2.3.5."
I always err on the side of being too paranoid. It's safe to assume that's not a type-O or the ghost of Steve Jobs trying to get revenge for jumping ship, and it's safe to use the superoneclick 2.3.1?
And, even if I did have 2.3.6, the rooting would fail, it wouldn't brick/set fire to my phone, correct?
interkin3tic said:
I bought my skyrocket just last week (AT&T), and I'm fairly sure I checked for an update via "software update" under settings when I got it.
Nonetheless, under "About phone" under "android version" it says right there "2.3.5."
I always err on the side of being too paranoid. It's safe to assume that's not a type-O or the ghost of Steve Jobs trying to get revenge for jumping ship, and it's safe to use the superoneclick 2.3.1?
And, even if I did have 2.3.6, the rooting would fail, it wouldn't brick/set fire to my phone, correct?
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If it says you have 2.3.5...you have 2.3.5. Only a select amount of people got the 2.3.6 update and then it was pulled. I havn't seen an exact reason why. Everything I have read supports 2.3.5 for the SuperOneClick. 2.3.5 has exploits that it uses that the 2.3.6 update covered up (fixed) and the SuperOneCLick uses the exploit(s) to root the OS while it is running. As of yet, this cannot be done with 2.3.6. I like the method linked in the OP because it adds CWM which allows for Nandroid backups. Read as much as you can about whichever method you choose and make sure to ask questions if you have any before doing it. But it really is simple (both ways) if you make sure to follow the directions exactly. Good luck.
Yes what he said^^ and not it wont brick it you use super oneclick on 2.3.6 it just wont root you.
It really very simplevwhich ever method you use. If you choose to use the odon method there is even a video walk through. But follow all directions exactly or you will have problems. Heres the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4xGTSrFl1oy
So I recently got a Xoom and would like to root it. I can easily search through forums and follow instructions, but I want to be sure on what I have to do. I've rooted and flashed several Android devices already, so I'm no newbie, but once I bricked an Atrix so since then I've always been super cautious.
So now.. how do I root and install CWM on the Xoom? It's on 4.0.4 OTA.
Do I have to unlock the bootloader first?
Specific references to threads and step by step instructions preferred. Thank you!
xFrozen said:
So I recently got a Xoom and would like to root it. I can easily search through forums and follow instructions, but I want to be sure on what I have to do. I've rooted and flashed several Android devices already, so I'm no newbie, but once I bricked an Atrix so since then I've always been super cautious.
So now.. how do I root and install CWM on the Xoom? It's on 4.0.4 OTA.
Do I have to unlock the bootloader first?
Specific references to threads and step by step instructions preferred. Thank you!
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Yes, you will have to unlock first. There's a bit to set up first, but if you read the instructions and get everything you need set up in one place it's pretty easy. Also, it's actually hard to really brick a Xoom. A few have managed but it's not easy.
Try this guide...everything should still work fine, and it explains a lot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1249798
Good luck!
Hello Everyone im new to the boards here
I'm Trying to root my Friends Xoom for him. He told me he already started the process and unlocked stuff but cant flash anything or succesfully root. I dont know what he actually did and to be honest neither does he..... * put a gun in my mouth haha*
So my question is can i just follow the guide posted and start from the very first step and redo everything and still be ok ?? He has it updated to OTA ICS 4.0.4 I found several guides for 4.0.3 but im not sure if those instructions would still work if anyone could clarify this for me i'd greatly appreciate it
okantomi said:
Yes, you will have to unlock first. There's a bit to set up first, but if you read the instructions and get everything you need set up in one place it's pretty easy. Also, it's actually hard to really brick a Xoom. A few have managed but it's not easy.
Try this guide...everything should still work fine, and it explains a lot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1249798
Good luck!
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Ah, thanks, it worked
Dooms87 said:
Hello Everyone im new to the boards here
I'm Trying to root my Friends Xoom for him. He told me he already started the process and unlocked stuff but cant flash anything or succesfully root. I dont know what he actually did and to be honest neither does he..... * put a gun in my mouth haha*
So my question is can i just follow the guide posted and start from the very first step and redo everything and still be ok ?? He has it updated to OTA ICS 4.0.4 I found several guides for 4.0.3 but im not sure if those instructions would still work if anyone could clarify this for me i'd greatly appreciate it
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I also had a problem after unlocking. It unlocked fine, but then I couldn't flash CWM through fastboot. My problem was the Application Variable thing, I assume. What I did was go to the platform tools folder (which for me was C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools ). I held shift and right clicked Platform Tools, then pressed "open command window here" and then I flashed CWM through fastboot in that window. Just make sure the CWM image is in the Platform Tools folder, along with fastboot.exe.
If you have any issues with that, PM me and I'll try to help.
omg Frozen thank you so most for that post i literally had the same problem CWM would not flash till i did exactly what you said in the last post thank you soo much greatly appreciated
There is one VERY important piece that is left out of most threads.
The newest Xooms that were release overwrite CWM files upon reboot unless you take specific steps to make sure it doesn't... e.g.
have the update.zip you want to use preloaded on the sdcard via pc
or
use a usb with a otg and a version of CWM that can apply update.zip from the USB drive.
Also beware of threads that dont mention what version of the OS they are for. For example its very easy to root your device, but it be on an on 3.x OS and then the OS will update it to 4.04 on the next boot cycle, and wont give you a chance to pick your ROM update. As a result your device is not rooted at this point, and CWM is not installed because you didnt have root in time to move these files:
adb shell mv /system/recovery-from-boot.p.old /system/recovery-from-boot.p
adb shell mv /system/etc/install-recovery.sh.old /system/etc/install-recovery.sh
while in root.
Really sucks.
So in a nutshell those with the latest Xoom tablets that were released, must make sure you find a update.zip that is compatible with ICS 4.04 and then get it to your SDCARD or USB Drive via any method possible - and then flash the right CWM that supports what you want to do, then catch that as it reboots the very first time but pushing the down button and then up button of the volume controls, and then you can install the root (update.zip).... then if all is well you will be able to boot normally, and then go back and get into CWM and install the ROM of your delight.
Experts feel free to chime in so I don't mislead anyone. I wouldn't follow the above advice until an expert puts their AOK on it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1242241
Any Xoom any update BTW I had my mz601( Telstra ) on offical ics rooted by this method.
Can anyone tell me how to downgrade back to Honeycomb or point me to the enigmatically-named forum post?
I'm running stock 4.0.3, kernel 2.6.39.4.
Please don't hang me if this is already on here somewhere. I did search, but all I found was version numbers and frankly, a lot of stuff I didn't understand.
From the Moderator: Doing a proper search will yield the right results. To find in a search you need to take your original query and then rearrange the word order sometimes to find. oka1
I recently did the OTA update to ICS. Since then I have had power drain, random reboot, and problems connecting to Wi-Fi.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Being you're on stock ROM, the only way is if your tf is nvflash compatible.
Serial # B60 or previous (some B70)
B50
My serial starts with B50, so I guess I'm at least in a good starting place.
Loremonger said:
My serial starts with B50, so I guess I'm at least in a good starting place.
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Yes the B50 certainly is NVFlash compatible.
Here are a lot of NVFlash ROM, I don't see the latest HC (.21) ROM but try searching here or Google.
http://www.tabletroms.com/forums/tr...stock-3-2-recovery-roms-unbricking-tools.html
or it might update itself in stage up to .21 (not 100% sure on this)
Thank you, baseballfanz, that at least gives me a starting point.
From the Moderator: Doing a proper search will yield the right results. To find in a search you need to take your original query and then rearrange the word order sometimes to find. oka1
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Well, at least I didn't post in the developer's forum. Anyway, it doesn't matter how much you manipulate the search, it won't yield results that aren't on this forum.
What abt 101G S\N B90 running ICS 9.2.2.3 ? How to downgrade to HC ?
Note: Don't have root and can't root
hearts king101 said:
What abt 101G S\N B90 running ICS 9.2.2.3 ? How to downgrade to HC ?
Note: Don't have root and can't root
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Sorry, dude. But from what I found out today, it looks like anything above B70 is "in the works." Something should be out soon, but for now, it looks like you're stuck. I would check this post regularly to see if an update is available for later models.
I did that yesterday hoping that with a clean stock installation would fix problems (and it's working great until now, but as all we know problems come in a random way with ics).
So, I found on the net an nvflash 8.6.5.13 ww rom (full with bootloader, kernel and recovery).
Backup all your stuff first.
I booted into cwm, complete wipe, including /data/media.
Put tf in apx mode, nvflash complete rom, boot it.
After then I configured wifi and a notification about updates appeared. I did that and my tf was upgraded to 8.6.5.21 ww.
Then you can use that, flash cwm with nvflash, flash any honeycomb rom.
Instead I upgraded it with stock 9.2.1.17 ww rom (using official upgrade notification), because I want to see if it works correctly for me (100% stock without root, 9.2.1.17 is not rootable without flashing over a modified rom or with ota rootkeeper)..
Only time will tell if problems are gone for me on ics...