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[Q] Help with updating & rooting wifi only xoom

Hi everyone, I bought a xoom wifi only 3.0.1 (Build H.6.2-24 for Retail Other International -- & Model number MZ604), & I'm familiar with all the rooting stuffs & all the things since I got a motorola milestone.
I want to update my xoom to 3.1 & root it, first I have a question about the update for 3.1 toalso use the SD, is it the official update?(cause I saw many threads & now I'm really confused if it's official or developers did the great job...
second: I've read many places that first I have to unlock, then root it...something like this, is the bootloader locked like motorola milestone?
& at last I really appreciate in advance if someone can help me or give me a link in XDA, so I can simply follow the steps & do what I need to do, I've read all the threads & now I'm soo confused because many of them wrote that the steps they did MAY harm UK wifi only xoom, are those threads including my wifi only xoom to not to do?

OK, follow this guide to unlock, flash the US images, update to 3.1, root and install the Tiamat kernel. This will give you everything you want including SD access.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14237506&postcount=7
Reminder: DO NOT RELOCK. Ignore the relock command on the Moto website.

burden010 said:
OK, follow this guide to unlock, flash the US images, update to 3.1, root and install the Tiamat kernel. This will give you everything you want including SD access.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14237506&postcount=7
Reminder: DO NOT RELOCK. Ignore the relock command on the Moto website.
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thnx first of all, & I have one more question: what's really the difference between the US wifi only & UK wifi inly?? I've read things but still no exact answer...
& what's wrong with relocking? (don't wanna do, just curious)

mehras1991 said:
thnx first of all, & I have one more question: what's really the difference between the US wifi only & UK wifi inly?? I've read things but still no exact answer...
& what's wrong with relocking? (don't wanna do, just curious)
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Firmware is different between US and Europe. If you try to relock, you will brick your Xoom.
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[Q] I bricked my d2g while downgrading [SOLVED]

Hey everyone,
I seem to have bricked my phone while downgrading to 2.4.29 sbf so I can unlock the gsm bands.
I have read a lot about unbricking, but they all suggest to upgrade to the latest version, which the gsm bands wouldn't be available on and upgrading wouldn't be much help because I flashed it just to get tmobile on it.
Any suggestions??
Thanks a lot in advanced.

try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26257234
Instruction + Files on How to Un-bricked and Band unlock Droid 2 Global with 629 ROM
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Thanks, in the middle of trying now and the links are dead, but I found several copies of the ota 629 update(from step 7) with different file sizes and I'm not sure which one to use.
I found this one
http://www.mediafire.com/?591t5kzfmgcm4d5
which is 19.47mb
And I found this one
http://www.4shared.com/zip/XxIxb1Jd/blur_version45608a956verizonen.html
Which is 14.37mb
Which one is the right one??

Use this instead.
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/27387-ne...-cd-for-629-updateezsbf-method-d2g-a956-only/

Never mind.
Everything is working perfect after I followed that first thread.
Thank you all.

Hey guys new to the s3

Hey guys I'm coming from a nexus so I have a simple question I've done a lot of looking around I'm running the latest unrooted 4.1.2 stock jellybean unrooted. Is there a simple one click wham bam root method? I'm using a verizon network. I kmow everyone knows how to do it I'm a noob with this phone so please be nice thanks a lot in advance-
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This is the only way to root 4.1.2 as of now
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439
No easy method so far seeing as no one has yet dumped a stock 4.1.2 image for the devs to work with (prob since devs aren't buying a new s3 this late in the game anymore)

Thanks guys
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Well it depends, compared to getting root on the droid x, HTC incredible, and the bionic, root on the gs3 is cake walk regardless of the method you use. Just be glad you don't have to make a Linux live CD.

Brand New S3
I'm in the same boat and and just got a new S3. I tried using the guide someone else posted and bricked my phone, luckily I was able to get it replaced. I was very meticulous and read the guide over and watched some videos before trying it myself. Maybe I screwed up somewhere but I'm afraid to try it again. I did find this thread with a method that seems pretty simple [HOWTO] [ROOT] [ODIN] No Tripping Flash Counter - Root + [TWRP] - Updated 03.14.2013 but I haven't posted on XDA enough to be able to clarify some of my questions on the forum. To me it sounds like I should just be able to use any of the images on that page, then use EZ-Unlocker and EZ-Recovery to unlock the bootloader then install CWM.
I don't want to hijack your thread but I thought you might be interested in this method. Assuming it is as simple as it sounds. Maybe someone can give us some insight?

Clyde Tacoma said:
I'm in the same boat and and just got a new S3. I tried using the guide someone else posted and bricked my phone, luckily I was able to get it replaced. I was very meticulous and read the guide over and watched some videos before trying it myself. Maybe I screwed up somewhere but I'm afraid to try it again. I did find this thread with a method that seems pretty simple [HOWTO] [ROOT] [ODIN] No Tripping Flash Counter - Root + [TWRP] - Updated 03.14.2013 but I haven't posted on XDA enough to be able to clarify some of my questions on the forum. To me it sounds like I should just be able to use any of the images on that page, then use EZ-Unlocker and EZ-Recovery to unlock the bootloader then install CWM.
I don't want to hijack your thread but I thought you might be interested in this method. Assuming it is as simple as it sounds. Maybe someone can give us some insight?
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here is "how to" just to root your new phone without unlocking and flashing bootloader etc...check post#6
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39980019#post39980019

This is what I did two weeks ago and it was a breeze. Running stock rooted. Did the wipe version.
Clyde Tacoma said:
I'm in the same boat and and just got a new S3. I tried using the guide someone else posted and bricked my phone, luckily I was able to get it replaced. I was very meticulous and read the guide over and watched some videos before trying it myself. Maybe I screwed up somewhere but I'm afraid to try it again. I did find this thread with a method that seems pretty simple [HOWTO] [ROOT] [ODIN] No Tripping Flash Counter - Root + [TWRP] - Updated 03.14.2013 but I haven't posted on XDA enough to be able to clarify some of my questions on the forum. To me it sounds like I should just be able to use any of the images on that page, then use EZ-Unlocker and EZ-Recovery to unlock the bootloader then install CWM.
I don't want to hijack your thread but I thought you might be interested in this method. Assuming it is as simple as it sounds. Maybe someone can give us some insight?
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[Completed] Droid Maxx 19.6.3 - 19.5.3 Downgrade

I'm searching for a downgrade method so that I may use JCase's tethered root method on my Droid Maxx (Android Version 4.4).
While going through his method, I received a response that JCase deemed would indicate a need to downgrade, please redirect me if such a thread exists.

Apparently no threads about this downgrade.
Have you read all this thread by @jcase [Root/Write Protection Bypass] Droid Ultra/Maxx/Mini
Try this page : Mozart_WayneKent_Moto
After reading some posts, once you're KK 19.6.3, you cannot downgrade 19.5.3

philos64 said:
Apparently no threads about this downgrade.
Have you read all this thread by @jcase [Root/Write Protection Bypass] Droid Ultra/Maxx/Mini
After reading some posts, once you're KK 19.6.3, you cannot downgrade 19.5.3
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Thank you for your response, Philos64.
The thread you linked is of no use to me, as I have not had root on my Droid prior to the 4.4 update.
In regard to the rumor of impossibility, I had heard similar, though JCase referred to it in such a nonchalant manner that I assumed it was not only possible, but that there was an established method.
I suppose I'll return to the threads, thank you for your time.

After searching to another website, Apparently you can do this using FXZ or House of Moto without bricking the phone.) Second, the root does not survive boot, and does not allow RW of the system partition => Motorola Droid MAXX
But you need to read posts quietly before doing something
Take your time
And no problem for my time, that's why I'm here for helping members

My savior!
I've been searching for a good 4 hours now, I'll make sure to thank you. :laugh:

Questions about stock rom

Let me first say hello I am new to this forum. I am new to rooting/flashing when it comes to androids. I have a Verizon Motorola Droid Razr HD XT926 which I am trying to fix for a friend. It is stuck on the red eye and will not boot. I understand I will need to re-flash the software, and I understand the steps I need to take to re-flash using RSD lite. My problem is I cannot find a download for the stock rom, nor am I 100% sure which one I need. My friend has no interest in rooting, so I just need it back to stock. I do not know what software version is currently on the phone. Is there a way to find out with the phone not booting? Or does this even matter? Can I just flash the latest official version? And that is my main problem, which version to use, and where to find the download for it. I have searched around for some time and cannot find a definite answer on this. Thanks alot, any help with this would be amazing!

Your best bet is to just flash the latest one. You can get it from here: http://www.drdevs.com/devs/FXZ-files/XT926 (Droid RAZR HD)/ . The last one on the list is the latest.
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Thanks alot this is very helpful. I will give it try!