Hi there XDA community,
I would like to know if there is an up-to-day tutorial that has working file links? I would like to upgrade, root, and unlock my Xoom. I just bought a Motorola Xoom from 1saleaday.com the Model is an MZ601 and says "approved by IDA for use in Singapore" it is currently just as is and is not unlocked or rooted. I would like to get it upgraded, unlocked, and rooted so I can use it for what I got it for. It has WiFi and Data service that supports WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900, ATO_ITEM: AP1520AD3X3. It is currently running on Android Honeycomb 3.0.1, build number H.6.1-38-9. If you any ideas, files, links, tutorials (up-to-day), or can help, that would be great!
Thanks InfiniteImmortal.
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Here are the configurations;
Model Number: MZ601
Android version: 3.0.1
Firmware: GAS_ASIA_USAEVRSTURTIRD_P016
Baseband version: N_014.83.28P
Baseband configuration: UCAEVEUB1B8EU034.0R
Kernel: 2.6.36.3 [email protected] #1
Build Number: H.6.1-38-9
More specs will be provided if they are needs, thanks again II!
yeah, there are tons of tutorials, relatively up to date. Relatively, because the new method to root xyboards might work for classic xooms too. This method would not require you to unlock your xoom for rooting and thus allow titanium backup to backup all your data before unlocking and thus wiping your xoom.
Just from the first page in the Q/A- and Xoom-general forums:
[HOW TO][UPDATED GUIDE] Unlocking & Rooting your XOOM!
Xoom root and bootloader unlock (a post by me)
and maybe this
[HOW TO] Motorola Xoom 2/Xyboard Root Method by Dan Rosenberg
I order one from the same seller on E-bay today
and for sure need the same help
but I need some Q
is the seller ship the item quikly for you ?
is this come in sealed box ?
sorry but I'm afraid of them
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purity0flove said:
I order one from the same seller on E-bay today
and for sure need the same help
but I need some Q
is the seller ship the item quikly for you ?
is this come in sealed box ?
sorry but I'm afraid of them
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It only took a week for me to get mine via UPS. The box came to my house sealed, it had never been opened. But I bought a new one, not a refurbished one. Hope this could help.
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llama-power said:
yeah, there are tons of tutorials, relatively up to date. Relatively, because the new method to root xyboards might work for classic xooms too. This method would not require you to unlock your xoom for rooting and thus allow titanium backup to backup all your data before unlocking and thus wiping your xoom.
Just from the first page in the Q/A- and Xoom-general forums:
[HOW TO][UPDATED GUIDE] Unlocking & Rooting your XOOM!
Xoom root and bootloader unlock (a post by me)
and maybe this
[HOW TO] Motorola Xoom 2/Xyboard Root Method by Dan Rosenberg
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Okay I will go and read these threads, but are you for sure they work on the EU models? I have read on many different sites and threads that say the normal way of rooting, unlocking, and upgrading for US models have bricked the EU ones to were they did not work anymore. This is one reason why I'm looking for an up-to-date threads that say they work with the EU models. If you could clarify more that would be great.
Thanks, II
InfiniteImmortal said:
It only took a week for me to get mine via UPS. The box came to my house sealed, it had never been opened. But I bought a new one, not a refurbished one. Hope this could help.
II
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yes I ordered one from 1saleaday.com on E-bay .. this seller buy also on E-bay ... new not Refurbished ! and ship with UPS but didn't now still didn't ship and wait for him !
InfiniteImmortal said:
Okay I will go and read these threads, but are you for sure they work on the EU models?
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Yes, the one post I have marked with "(a post by me)" is exactly how I rooted my xoom and that is a german MZ601. And it works, no brick
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I have read on many different sites and threads that say the normal way of rooting, unlocking, and upgrading for US models have bricked the EU ones to were they did not work anymore.
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That is weird. I have never read a thread about a brick that occured using the method I (and others) described. Could you maybe post a link to such a thread?
To Clarify this: the Unlock should impose absolutely no risk at all as it is a feature implemented by motorola. The recovery, even if it didn't work, wouldn't lead to a brick. And the universal xoom root should not do any magic either, it should only add two files to the filesystem (su and Superuser.apk) and remove those files that would make your new shiny recovery go byebye once booted
Ty my knowledge, only the "flashing a custom rom" part is a source of bricking. And that can easily be avoided by flashing a MZ601-rom instead of something else
That said, nobody can guarantee you that this is completely safe. There is a thread right next door with a poor guy whose xoom bricked itself overnight. That was a wifi-xoom, and so far no one knows why that happened. We're still working on a solution, though
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Okay I will go and read these threads, but are you for sure they work on the EU models? I have read on many different sites and threads that say the normal way of rooting, unlocking, and upgrading for US models have bricked the EU ones to were they did not work anymore. This is one reason why I'm looking for an up-to-date threads that say they work with the EU models. If you could clarify more that would be great.
Thanks, II
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tell me what way you chioce and made and the result .. cuz I will root my item when I recive
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If I root my xoom can I go back again on Original mood cuz I heard that if I rooted Xoom I will not be able to up-date it via OTA again !
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If I root my xoom can I go back again on Original mood cuz I heard that if I rooted Xoom I will not be able to up-date it via OTA again !
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yes, you will be able to go back to the original rom and lock your bootloader again. If you do that, you will be able to get ota updates (if you really want to do so, usually custom roms are ahead of the ota-updates)
You should make a backup of your xoom right after starting the new recovery, even before rooting. That will give you a set of files that, if you restore them, will reset your xoom back to stock, thus you'll only have to re-lock your bootloader to get ota-updates
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You should make a backup of your xoom right after starting the new recovery, even before rooting. That will give you a set of files that, if you restore them, will reset your xoom back to stock, thus you'll only have to re-lock your bootloader to get ota-updates
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I'm now intrigued, I to would like to know how to do this. I'm all for safety measures when it comes to doing things that could damage my stuff.
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That is weird. I have never read a thread about a brick that occured using the method I (and others) described. Could you maybe post a link to such a thread?
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Here are two of the links that I was telling you about
Motorola Xoom Root the Easy way
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Xoom One-Click Root/Unroot
In the first one I found out about it in the comments sections. I read everything on the pages.
II
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Hey llama-power,
You say in your thread post that "If you already downloaded your new rom, put that onto the sdcard as well, it should be a flashable .zip-file".
Do you by chance have the links to these files? I know I.C.S. is the latest one, but I'm happy with an old one if it is stable. Or if you have a custom ROM for the Xoom that would be great. I have a Samsung Captivate generation 1 that I use Firefly or Cognition on, along with the original stock ROM as backup just in case. Any links or files would be very cool!
II
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Just to let you know your suggested thread "and maybe this [HOW TO] Motorola Xoom 2/Xyboard Root Method by Dan Rosenberg" does not work on my Xoom, but thanks for your suggestion. I'll try the other ones you put up, so far I have read every page on every linked thread I've come across. Lots and lots of helpful info on those as well as your pages. But if you can respond to my three earlier posts that would be helpful too. Starting to get information overload, haha.
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Just to let you know your instructions worked like a charm! Went step-by-step and everything worked with no problems at all.
A few more question, yes I know MORE questions! haha. Where is the backup I make stored at? I would like to put it in my backups folder for the Xoom under its drive in my computer. Currently the 3G data service is still not working on it, but is recognizing AT&T network. It says "Mobile Network State: Disconnected" just like before and suggestions? Other then that I also still don't have access to the micro SD card in Android, but can access it in the Recovery.
I now think its time for a new platform, NO more Honeycomb 3.0.1! If you have any suggestions your more than welcome to say or suggest just like for the other posts!
llama-power You ROCK!
Time for me to get some sleep! Been reading and doing Xoom stuff for hours now. I'll be on later to night to read your posts!
Sincerely, InfiniteImmortal
InfiniteImmortal said:
Here are two of the links that I was telling you about
Motorola Xoom Root the Easy way
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Xoom One-Click Root/Unroot
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Wow, wasn't aware of that. But these methods are really old. The method I mentioned is the universial root-method by solarnz which is supposed to work on every 'classic' xoom (despite the family edition with its locked bootloader)
InfiniteImmortal said:
You say in your thread post that "If you already downloaded your new rom, put that onto the sdcard as well, it should be a flashable .zip-file".
Do you by chance have the links to these files?
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I am using the team eos nightlies. Works really nicely except deep-sleep isn't working for me while wifi is enabled. Don't know if that is a rom-issue though, might be some app I use. Anyways, it's not really a problem to me, battery life is still more than sufficient.
You can get the team EOS nightlies for your xoom (MZ601 / umts_everest / EU-3G) from this thread. Download the latest nightly build and the latest G-Apps package (thats the Google Mail, Market, etc. apps) from the link in the same thread. Put those onto your sdcard and flash them from recovery. Wipe /data, /cache and dalvik-cache first, then install the rom, then the g-apps package and finally reboot. Do not reboot between the steps. When upgrading from one nightly to another omit wiping /data.
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Just to let you know your suggested thread "and maybe this [HOW TO] Motorola Xoom 2/Xyboard Root Method by Dan Rosenberg" does not work on my Xoom,
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How did you determine that it didn't work? The only difference you should see is the new app "Superuser.apk". If it really didn't work: sad
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Just to let you know your instructions worked like a charm! Went step-by-step and everything worked with no problems at all.
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thanks, glad to read that
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Where is the backup I make stored at?
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on your sdcard: $SDCARD$/clockworkmod/backup/$DATE_AND_TIME_OF_YOUR_BACKUP$. just copy that entire folder, it contains many .img-files (one for each partition) plus another file for checksums. You will need all those files for a restore. You may, however, rename the directory.
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I would like to put it in my backups folder for the Xoom under its drive in my computer.
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great idea
InfiniteImmortal said:
Currently the 3G data service is still not working on it, but is recognizing AT&T network. It says "Mobile Network State: Disconnected" just like before and suggestions?
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that is weird. What do you mean with "just like before"? As you haven't flashed another rom yet, nothing regarding connectivity should have changed so far. A few pointers to eliminate some errors: is Airplane mode off? Is mobile data enabled? Are you connected to a wifi-network? Did you set up your AT&T-apn correctly?
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Other then that I also still don't have access to the micro SD card in Android, but can access it in the Recovery.
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yeah, once you flash your new rom, you should be able to access that sd-card. As stated before, you are just rooted, that gives you the power to change things but if you didn't (like installing something that is supposed to give you access to your sdcard), nothing should have changed
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I now think its time for a new platform, NO more Honeycomb 3.0.1! If you have any suggestions your more than welcome to say or suggest just like for the other posts!
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see above, use team eos nightlies
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I am using the team eos nightlies.
You can get the team EOS nightlies for your xoom (MZ601 / umts_everest / EU-3G) from this thread. Download the latest nightly build and the latest G-Apps package (thats the Google Mail, Market, etc. apps) from the link in the same thread. Put those onto your sdcard and flash them from recovery. Wipe /data, /cache and dalvik-cache first, then install the rom, then the g-apps package and finally reboot. Do not reboot between the steps. When upgrading from one nightly to another omit wiping /data.
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Okay I'll look into this one since I know you said it works for you.
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How did you determine that it didn't work? The only difference you should see is the new app "Superuser.apk". If it really didn't work: sad
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I know you have already seen the other thread that I posted to, and about how I know it didn't work. You commented on the thread with your own post, thanks for backing me up.
llama-power said:
on your sdcard: $SDCARD$/clockworkmod/backup/$DATE_AND_TIME_OF_YOUR_BACKUP$. just copy that entire folder, it contains many .img-files (one for each partition) plus another file for checksums. You will need all those files for a restore. You may, however, rename the directory.
great idea
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Thanks, I did the same thing on my Samsung Captivate and since my mother has the same phone I made it so it could be used on ether one, less file management for me. Haha
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What do you mean with "just like before"? As you haven't flashed another rom yet, nothing regarding connectivity should have changed so far.
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You are correct on this, nothing has changed from before except becoming rooted and unlocked. I was hoping that just maybe a full system wipe might fix the connection issue I was having. I was being over optimistic!
llama-power said:
A few pointers to eliminate some errors: is Airplane mode off? Is mobile data enabled? Are you connected to a wifi-network? Did you set up your AT&T-apn correctly?
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Yes airplane mode is off and Mobile data service is enabled. I have tried it with WiFi both on and off, before and after rooting and unlocking but still nothing. As for the AT&T-APN being setup correctly, I used the exact same settings that are being used in my phone with nothing different; but still to no prevail. Do you know if there is a settings list or configuration out somewhere for the APN?
llama-power said:
yeah, once you flash your new rom, you should be able to access that sd-card... if you didn't (like installing something that is supposed to give you access to your sdcard), nothing should have changed
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Yeah I kinda guessed at that one, I remembered reading about the Honeycomb 3.1.0 update giving users the ability to use the micro SD cards today. That was before I read your post. lol You might know about this, Do you know where the repository of updates are located for the Motorola Xoom 'classic' model? I was thinking it would be a good idea to have all of them, if I ever wanted to use my warranty it would be good to have the latest stock ROM on it! It's better to be safe then up an icy creek in the Alps with a swim suit on!
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Okay I'll look into this one since I know you said it works for you.
Do you know if there is a settings list or configuration out somewhere for the APN?
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Just to let you know I'm using the ROM you recommended and I love it so far. As for the data service on the AT&T network it now works, after switching to the new ROM and it loaded the proper APN settings which were different from my phone. And of course with a new ROM the SD card now works as well. So my last and final question would be as stated before where can I find the oldest most up to date stock ROM?
Best regards, InternetImmortal
Sent from my MZ601 using XDA App on EOS
InfiniteImmortal said:
Just to let you know I'm using the ROM you recommended and I love it so far. As for the data service on the AT&T network it now works, after switching to the new ROM and it loaded the proper APN settings which were different from my phone. And of course with a new ROM the SD card now works as well.
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glad you like it
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So my last and final question would be as stated before where can I find the oldest most up to date stock ROM?
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well, there are a couple of sources for a stock rom. For one, your sd-card should contain one (I restored my backup yesterday and yes, it even reset the recovery to stock)...
Also, motorola offers some filesystem images at http://developer.motorola.com/products/software/, but you'll need to register with them to get to the download (should be free, though)
Finally, it might be desirable to have some .sbf-file for your xoom. Those can be flashed using a software called rsd lite, even when you aren't able to enter your recovery system. Doesn't always work, so it's not more than a Hail Mary move... However, Motorola does a lot to keep these files from floating around the web, so I won't be able to provide you with a link.
As always thanks for the keen insight. Just came across a few threads that perked my interest. Have you ever tried to get working SMS text messaging and voice calling on the Xoom? Since I'm using the SIM from my phone to do the data I was hoping there might be a way. I haven't done a lot of reading on this yet but you seem to know everything.
Sent from my MZ601 using XDA App on EOS
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Have you ever tried to get working SMS text messaging and voice calling on the Xoom?
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nope. The sim inside my xoom is on the same contract as the sim in my phone and I had to pick one that would receive texts. Naturally, since I always carry my phone, that's where the texts go, so the xoom wouldn't ever receive a text ever anyways. Voice calling is currently not possible on the xoom. So the only upside of that would be that I could send texts using the xoom, but that isn't so much better than texting on my Desire HD. Plus, that would tear apart the messaging threads between my phone and the xoom.
However, there's a thread in the xoom development section where flashable zip-files are published for every eos nightly, you should be able to just flash that over your rom and thus enable texting.
Actually, I might try that some time, but right now I should really learn for that exam on friday:-/
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i want to root my phone but Sprint seems to have patch the root exploit, so i am thinking of doing a factory restore.
does anyone know what software version it will resort back to, currently i am on 2.3.4.
You will still be on 2.3.4 you need to search for the method then reds until your head hurts
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1357157
This root method works wonders nothing is more better then to learn to manually root your device. Of course you can use the tool provided in the, the development forums, but I personally enjoy learning to do things without the use of developed tools.
If you need help feel free to ask we are here to help ^_^
Good luck don't turn your device into a brick READ READ AND READ FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY HOW THEY ARE YOU WILL BE A OK.
Sent from my PG06100 using xda app-developers app
x2phrack said:
i want to root my phone but Sprint seems to have patch the root exploit, so i am thinking of doing a factory restore.
does anyone know what software version it will resort back to, currently i am on 2.3.4.
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Use the manual method by Indirect if you want to have more control over what you're doing (also does not void your warranty) and definitely read read read
I would recommend at least going through the whole "user" section of xda-university before even touching your phone, it has tons of useful information
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You will still be on 2.3.4 you need to search for the method then reds until your head hurts
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Definitely, also just FYI but when you do a factory restore that simply wipes all app data (both user and system apps)
x2phrack said:
i want to root my phone but Sprint seems to have patch the root exploit, so i am thinking of doing a factory restore.
does anyone know what software version it will resort back to, currently i am on 2.3.4.
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Best advice I can give you is to Read, Read, Read, and Read some more. Use the search function a ton, as it will help you to get used to resolving issues in the future. Because sometimes even when people are willing to help, answers are hard to come by. Also there are a few links you can check out in my Signature. The Shift community is one of the Best anywhere, so you picked the right device to learn Android with . Welcome to a great forum.
yes yes, i have rooted like 5 phones, but this one is stuck in a boot loop and trying to fix that
x2phrack said:
yes yes, i have rooted like 5 phones, but this one is stuck in a boot loop and trying to fix that
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Were you rooting with Indirects method and it got stuck in a bootloop on the 4G screen? If so, thats supposed to happen, its not a bug
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Were you rooting with Indirects method and it got stuck in a bootloop on the 4G screen? If so, thats supposed to happen, its not a bug
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Na i was using you shift rootility tutorial, but i screwed up and put the wrong PG06IMG.zip in the $path. there was 2 versions a 12.7MB and a 227MB one. i didn't realize that i needed to do the 227MB to downgrade first then after it's downgraded then use the 12.7MB one.
so i stopped mid way through and tried to boot normally, which sent me into a boot loop. doing a factory restore fixed the boot-loop and now i am starting over again.
BTW CNexus you have some dead links in your Tut.
You will be on older radios after rooting. Download the ZIP with the most recent radios, WiMAX, and touchscreen firmware from HERE or HERE.
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x2phrack said:
Na i was using you shift rootility tutorial, but i screwed up and put the wrong PG06IMG.zip in the $path. there was 2 versions a 12.7MB and a 227MB one. i didn't realize that i needed to do the 227MB to downgrade first then after it's downgraded then use the 12.7MB one.
so i stopped mid way through and tried to boot normally, which sent me into a boot loop. doing a factory restore fixed the boot-loop and now i am starting over again.
BTW CNexus you have some dead links in your Tut.
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Thanks for pointing that out! There are more recent links in the last 2 pages if you want to grab that file right now
EDIT: Links fixed, thanks again
CNexus said:
Thanks for pointing that out! There are more recent links in the last 2 pages if you want to grab that file right now
EDIT: Links fixed, thanks again
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not a problem, so i should use the 12.7 zip after i have rooted the 2.2 before i use add the Cyanogen Rom or after?
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not a problem, so i should use the 12.7 zip after i have rooted the 2.2 before i use add the Cyanogen Rom or after?
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It doesn't matter, you can do it anytime after you have rooted (make sure you flash it in bootloader and not through recovery though)
I guess you have to choose between the devil and a hard place with TeamEOS JellyBean ROMS. I have a Verizon 3G Xoom, and it seems I can choose between wifi or 4G or Euro 3G. Well I would like to have wifi and Verizon 3G, but it doesn't seem possible.
Going to TeamEOS's site I follow links to the roms themselves, but there is no indication of how to decode the secret name of my device.
Amazingly there is no explanation in the OPs for these ROMs.
And IRC is dead.
I didn't understand well your question, but I will put here the name of all devices:
Wingray - Wifi only Xoom (Grey back)
Stingray - Verizon Xoom (If I'm not wrong black back)
Everest - Europe 3G Xoom (White/Silver back)
It looks like your is a MZ600, that was called Stingray before the 4g update, I'm not sure if you can flash the 4g ROM as you're on 3g, but you can try and tell if worked or not, if it doesn't work flash back another ROM
Good luck
Thank you. I was being a bit sarcastic, in my frustration.
So Stingray will allow wifi -and- 3g to work on the US Verizon Xoom? It appears that Stingray is only for 4G?
Looks like I can't go back, as stingray_cdma no longer exists.
Is there anything that doesn't work with this ROM? wifi teathering?
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Thank you. I was being a bit sarcastic, in my frustration.
So Stingray will allow wifi -and- 3g to work on the US Verizon Xoom? It appears that Stingray is only for 4G?
Looks like I can't go back, as stingray_cdma no longer exists.
Is there anything that doesn't work with this ROM? wifi teathering?
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Well, sorry but that I don't know... I have a MZ605 which is the same as MZ601, and have no idea about the stingray... Why don't you find someone with the same device and ask this person
"The past is dead, it was all just a dream" - Magus (Chrono Trigger)
XxLordxX said:
Well, sorry but that I don't know... I have a MZ605 which is the same as MZ601, and have no idea about the stingray... Why don't you find someone with the same device and ask this person
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That person does not exist. I've looked everywhere, including #xoom and #teameos on IRC.
None of the recoveries work, so I can't even get to a ROM.
It seems this device is dead.
Quantumstate said:
That person does not exist. I've looked everywhere, including #xoom and #teameos on IRC.
None of the recoveries work, so I can't even get to a ROM.
It seems this device is dead.
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(silly questions ahead)
You are rooted right? What recoveries did you try to install? TWRP? Rogue?
Where/when did you get the xoom? Are you using the 3g?
It isn't a xyboard right?
NO I am not rooted. All the xoomroot.zip's have been removed from the internet.
NO I do not have any recovery installed, because laying them down has no effect. Boot into recovery and it's the dead android. I've tried three of them. (solarnz, Steady, dreamcwii)
My son gave me the Xoom, and I don't know how long he's had it. I am not using the 3G, but if I sell it I'd like to at least have it available.
No it is not an xyboard. It is a 600.
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NO I am not rooted. All the xoomroot.zip's have been removed from the internet.
NO I do not have any recovery installed, because laying them down has no effect. Boot into recovery and it's the dead android. I've tried three of them. (solarnz, Steady, dreamcwii)
My son gave me the Xoom, and I don't know how long he's had it. I am not using the 3G, but if I sell it I'd like to at least have it available.
No it is not an xyboard. It is a 600.
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Why won't this help you??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468298
That is XxLordxX's One stop shop tool for the xoom. It unlocks and relocks the bootloader, It root's, unroots.. etc. etc.
If you aren't using the 3g, you CAN just flash a wifi ROM, and it will work. You would need the original image or a ROM that supports 3g to restore it. If you unlocked and rooted, then installed a recovery, and performed a backup of your xoom on the stock ROM before changing it... you would be fine if you wanted to sell it. Restore the original stock image then unroot and relock the bootloader.
If Lord's tool helps you, be sure to hit his thanks button
Yes tried that too. (Linux) Ran his RunThisOnce tool, and all files disappeared. Examined the script and it's supposed to put them in ~/LAIOT, but unfortunately it does not. When I manually move the directory, most of its subdirs are empty, and there's no clue where to start. Tried LAIOT, but it is nowhere in the run path.
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Yes tried that too. (Linux) Ran his RunThisOnce tool, and all files disappeared. Examined the script and it's supposed to put them in ~/LAIOT, but unfortunately it does not. When I manually move the directory, most of its subdirs are empty, and there's no clue where to start. Tried LAIOT, but it is nowhere in the run path.
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So at this point you are just looking for the universal root zip so you can try it manually?
That would help.
But I can not understand why installing any CWM recovery does not work. This is simply a show stopper.
Quantumstate said:
That would help.
But I can not understand why installing any CWM recovery does not work. This is simply a show stopper.
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/7kus59i876j1emh/Xoom-Universal-Root.zip
If you thank me, make sure you thank solarnz, it's his work, I just happened to have it lying around. If you aren't rooted, you aren't gonna get a CWM to stick, and bootloader unlocked as well.
Thanks but no idea what to do with that. I don't have CWM so can't install it that way. It won't work with adb or fastboot. No idea what version it is, or whether it will work with current ROMs.
This is the way things have gone here.
Quantumstate said:
Thanks but no idea what to do with that. I don't have CWM so can't install it that way. It won't work with adb or fastboot. No idea what version it is, or whether it will work with current ROMs.
This is the way things have gone here.
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The root worked with any update for sure through ICS, I doubt you are on jellybean and it would probably work on that. If you didn't have the zip itself before, how do you know it doesn't work with adb?
This is the perspective thread that I originally got the zip file from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1242241
Anyways, Good luck, I will leave the zip in dropbox for another day or two in case you change your mind
I am -sure- I am not on jellybean, because I have not been able to flash it. None of the recoveries actually flash to the tablet, so there is of course no way I can use it to run JB.
Hi, I am new to this and decided I need to root my Photon so I can use it as a WIFI hotspot for my Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Tablet. I have read so much I am totally lost and confused. I have tried pdanet foxfi(which did work with my laptop but that is now unusable) and such but I can only browse web on my tablet and nothing else. Every app says check internet conection or wifi connection. I need to be able to use apps that require wifi such as team viewer. Please help. I don't know the first thing about this.
I have sprint (regrettably stuck for 2 years now) but love my photon. If someone can post a link with like 1 2 3 type steps it would be fantastic. I know zilch and the more I read the less I know like minus zilch lol. I find using my tablet is so much easier too read that I would rather use it if I can for internet stuff versus my phone.
Thank you.
Is your device rooted and the bootloader unlocked?
Have you considered CyanogenMod or another custom ROM? Tethering works out of the box on most of those.
When I was on the stock ROM (before CM was on the device...) I used a wifi tether app from the Play Store, but you did have to be rooted to use it.
Mehuman2 said:
If someone can post a link with like 1 2 3 type steps it would be fantastic.
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The link in my signature might help you.
arrrghhh said:
Is your device rooted and the bootloader unlocked?
Have you considered CyanogenMod or another custom ROM? Tethering works out of the box on most of those.
When I was on the stock ROM (before CM was on the device...) I used a wifi tether app from the Play Store, but you did have to be rooted to use it.
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Haven't considered anything yet, am just learning bout this. Phone is standard, no unlocking or anything. I am just leaning terms also. I don't know how to unlock or root. So neither are done. Have no idea about ROMs yet. As I said, am just starting so forgive me for being ignorant of these things at this time.
Mehuman2 said:
Haven't considered anything yet, am just learning bout this. Phone is standard, no unlocking or anything. I am just leaning terms also. I don't know how to unlock or root. So neither are done. Have no idea about ROMs yet. As I said, am just starting so forgive me for being ignorant of these things at this time.
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No worries.
I think there's still a way to root without unlocking - but here's the jist.
Unlocking allows you to do anything - custom recovery, custom ROM, whatever you please. Rooting only allows apps on your device root access - so you still have stock recovery, stock ROM.
arrrghhh said:
Is your device rooted and the bootloader unlocked?
Have you considered CyanogenMod or another custom ROM? Tethering works out of the box on most of those.
When I was on the stock ROM (before CM was on the device...) I used a wifi tether app from the Play Store, but you did have to be rooted to use it.
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Solust said:
The link in my signature might help you.
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Thank you. Am going to look at link now.
arrrghhh said:
No worries.
I think there's still a way to root without unlocking - but here's the jist.
Unlocking allows you to do anything - custom recovery, custom ROM, whatever you please. Rooting only allows apps on your device root access - so you still have stock recovery, stock ROM.
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Thank you. I see the difference now. I wouldn't mind both then. I just hope I don't brick it. I believe that means I don't want to make it into a paperweight.
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Thank you. I see the difference now. I wouldn't mind both then. I just hope I don't brick it. I believe that means I don't want to make it into a paperweight.
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lol, yes. Unlocking is pretty simple, just make sure you are getting the code correct - has to match exactly!
The only downside is the official warranty is voided - but if you have insurance with your provider, they should still honor it. Just the manufacturer warranty is voided.
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lol, yes. Unlocking is pretty simple, just make sure you are getting the code correct - has to match exactly!
The only downside is the official warranty is voided - but if you have insurance with your provider, they should still honor it. Just the manufacturer warranty is voided.
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I get off work in a few hours and after some sleep will go try that link up above. Desktop running xp. Have never connected photon to PC yet. Hopefully will go smoothly.
You should be fine running XP. The instructions from Windows 7 should be the same and if not they should be similar enough that you know what to do. I put the disclaimer in there because I don't like saying "this is how you do this" without having tested it first hand.
I installed the drivers and SDK now onto the rest hopefully tomorrow as I didn't want to start with only a few minutes left before I had to come to work.
Sent from my XT897
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You should be fine running XP. The instructions from Windows 7 should be the same and if not they should be similar enough that you know what to do. I put the disclaimer in there because I don't like saying "this is how you do this" without having tested it first hand.
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I have the files downloaded and installed. My says there is a problem with my device. I am trying to go to explorer so I can copy files to my desktop so I don't lose them but I can't get it to show up in my list of drives.
I have to work til 6pm or so therefore I won't be able to try anything til I get home. I remember the last Motorola I had also (Droid 3), I could never "sync" to my pc as my pc wouldn't recognize it to let me view files. Can anyone tell me what I am missing? I will reconnect my phone tonite and get the exact messages that the pc are telling me when I connect my phone. Thank you
Still can't get PC to recognize phone.
Sent from my XT897
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Still can't get PC to recognize phone.
Sent from my XT897
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Different cable? Different port? Different PC?
Are you sure the drivers are installed? Does the PC make a sound when you plug it in, indicating that it recognized *something* being plugged in?
How does it show up in device manager?
Please give us as much detail as you possibly can. What you've tried, etc.
Also, if you have debugging on turn it off, or if it's off, turn it on.
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I finally picked up a Relay from a vendor off of Amazon for an awesome price - $160. Unforuntaely, even though the title contained the word UNLOCKED in it, the device is definitely not unlocked.
I'd like to use this method to SIM unlock the device - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2255892
but I can't find the image/bootloader/modem for that UVMA2 release. Can anyone help out? Any method will do, Odin or CWM. I've tried with the JB image and whatever release came on the phone, to no avail.
actually I think I found them...will report back if it works for me or not.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37876390&postcount=926
Going back to UVMA2 worked perfectly. They definitely removed the ability to unlock the phone through the stock diagnostic menu in releases after UVMA2. Sorry for the noise
dzl said:
Going back to UVMA2 worked perfectly. They definitely removed the ability to unlock the phone through the stock diagnostic menu in releases after UVMA2. Sorry for the noise
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Glad it worked out for you. I just noticed your sig. Looks like you found an android phone that can run CM, and possible many other custom images.
Magamo said:
Glad it worked out for you. I just noticed your sig. Looks like you found an android phone that can run CM, and possible many other custom images.
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lol yea...I still use the gnex (for the love of the screen), the sony (because water/dust resistant), and now the relay (for the keyboard). I'm a linux admin and share an on-call rotation, so since losing the epic and no longer having access to a usable terminal has been killing me. Its much more convienient to just carry the phone around everywhere when I'm on-call, and keep the laptop in the car for big emergencies.
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lol yea...I still use the gnex (for the love of the screen), the sony (because water/dust resistant), and now the relay (for the keyboard). I'm a linux admin and share an on-call rotation, so since losing the epic and no longer having access to a usable terminal has been killing me. Its much more convienient to just carry the phone around everywhere when I'm on-call, and keep the laptop in the car for big emergencies.
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Heh, I'm pretty much the point man for on call Linux operations at my company, and the Relay has been a perfect device to facilitate that. Especially with CM based images, since they include both VPN functionality and an ssh client out of the box.
Is there a specific recovery required to flash the debloated stock 4.1 Jelly Bean ROM found here? I could only avoid a system 7 error by formatting /system ahead of time but then I got stuck on the Samsung logo.
Did you wipe data and cache first?
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Is there a specific recovery required to flash the debloated stock 4.1 Jelly Bean ROM found here? I could only avoid a system 7 error by formatting /system ahead of time but then I got stuck on the Samsung logo.
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This is probably too late, but did you flash the JB bootloader and radio? Flash the two zips in this section http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_apexqtmo#Important_Notes and you should be able to flash any JB firmware after that.
IIUC https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9yvmRZNbRDuN1dzaGJlMmhhZkk/edit?usp=sharing is the uvma2 stock rom link, there, but link is broken.
Anyone have a current link?
dzl said:
actually I think I found them...will report back if it works for me or not.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37876390&postcount=926
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bs27975 said:
IIUC https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9yvmRZNbRDuN1dzaGJlMmhhZkk/edit?usp=sharing is the uvma2 stock rom link, there, but link is broken.
Anyone have a current link?
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Here is the last official 4.1.2 firmware T699UVBOH1_T699TMBBOH1_TMB
https://1fichier.com/?wevjj6dhzc
Hi All
I have a 1st edition Xoom, WiFi, that I bought in March of 2011. I never rooted it before but am considering doing it now if it is still feasible. It looks like my current Android version is 4.1.2.
One thing - due to my work email, they made me encrypt the tablet. I hated it the moment I did it because it slowed it down quite a bit. But its done and there does not seem to be an option to un do it, unless rooting it will. I am ok with that as I do not need that email on this device. But is rooting an option with an encrypted tablet? Is it the same process? Does it change anything?
So - my questions are:
Is it still feasible to root this tablet?
Is this page this the latest/greatest Root for the Xoom?
[**]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1010568
What version of Android would I have once done?
Any other factors I need ot consider?
I rooted my phone a few years ago and it was straight forward. But I do not want to end up with a 10.1 inch brick.
Thanks.
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Hi All
I have a 1st edition Xoom, WiFi, that I bought in March of 2011. I never rooted it before but am considering doing it now if it is still feasible. It looks like my current Android version is 4.1.2.
One thing - due to my work email, they made me encrypt the tablet. I hated it the moment I did it because it slowed it down quite a bit. But its done and there does not seem to be an option to un do it, unless rooting it will. I am ok with that as I do not need that email on this device. But is rooting an option with an encrypted tablet? Is it the same process? Does it change anything?
So - my questions are:
Is it still feasible to root this tablet?
Is this page this the latest/greatest Root for the Xoom?
[**]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1010568
What version of Android would I have once done?
Any other factors I need ot consider?
I rooted my phone a few years ago and it was straight forward. But I do not want to end up with a 10.1 inch brick.
Thanks.
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How did you encrypt the tablet anyway?
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How did you encrypt the tablet anyway?
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Its been a few years so its fuzzy. I think it was in the settings under security. But at the time I followed some directions. It took over night to do. Now when I go to settings I see the encryption option but it does nothing.
Un. Encryption is not the reason I want to root. The device is slow and I hear I may be able to speed it up a bit. Plus, there is a game that crashed the tablet because of the tegra 2 chip and k read some steps on making a change that prevents the crash.
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Its been a few years so its fuzzy. I think it was in the settings under security. But at the time I followed some directions. It took over night to do. Now when I go to settings I see the encryption option but it does nothing.
Un. Encryption is not the reason I want to root. The device is slow and I hear I may be able to speed it up a bit. Plus, there is a game that crashed the tablet because of the tegra 2 chip and k read some steps on making a change that prevents the crash.
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Then dont hesitate and go for it
May I add that rooting will need an unlocked bootloader which will wipe /data so you'd loose everything
matt4321 said:
May I add that rooting will need an unlocked bootloader which will wipe /data so you'd loose everything
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I am ok with that. I was just trying to figure out if this older tablet that was encrypted can be rooted. And, if the thread I referenced was the latest still. It is a couple years old so I was not sure that meant the android OS was old or updated or if there was a newer thread somewhere I can't find.
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I am ok with that. I was just trying to figure out if this older tablet that was encrypted can be rooted. And, if the thread I referenced was the latest still. It is a couple years old so I was not sure that meant the android OS was old or updated or if there was a newer thread somewhere I can't find.
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what android version are you on? this will help me tell you through how to root
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what android version are you on? this will help me tell you through how to root
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According to my settings page, my Android version is 4.1.2.
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According to my settings page, my Android version is 4.1.2.
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Are you familiar with fastboot/adb?
you need to unlock your bootloader using
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
then you need to flash a custom recovery, I suggest this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1782235
use the command:
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fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
then
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fastboot reboot
upon rebooting when you see the motorola logo, wait about 2 seconds, then you need to press the volume down button, then volume up to select android recovery.
Once in recovery you will need to flash this file to gain root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30464067&postcount=408
After all this you will have Android 4.1.2 with a custom recovery and root access, from now on it will be easy to swap between ROMs, android versions etc.
Always make a backup
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snipped a bunch of great info...
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Thanks! I will give this a try. A few other questions around this:
1. Will the device still be encrypted once this is done?
2. If not - do you know if it is possible to fool the mail program into thinking it is still encrypted?
Thanks!
Gamul1 said:
Thanks! I will give this a try. A few other questions around this:
1. Will the device still be encrypted once this is done?
2. If not - do you know if it is possible to fool the mail program into thinking it is still encrypted?
Thanks!
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The device will no longer be encrypted, all data is wiped anyway.
You can re-encrypt the device though by going to settings>security>encryption>encrypt tablet
matt4321 said:
The device will no longer be encrypted, all data is wiped anyway.
You can re-encrypt the device though by going to settings>security>encryption>encrypt tablet
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Thanks! But if I go this route I won't want it encrypted again. I was just curious if being rooted there was a way to fool it. Sort of a best of both worlds thing. But no more encryption for me again. It killed this thing the first time.