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[Q] NOOB please help!!

I bought an Atrix locally. It has superuser since it was rooted, BUT the seller removed the SD card, so the root isn't working right now.
I tried to upgrade Superuserand I'm not allowed to do so... it says the following: "An error ocurred and su was not updated. A zip file (su-2.3.1-bin-signed.zip) has been placed on your sdcard, please reboot into recovery mode and flash it to update your su binary"
I already inserted my own SD card, but I don't know what to do in fear of bricking my new phone.
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated, thanks!!

You don't need an SD card to be rooted
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You don't need an SD card to be rooted
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I have no idea, but root apps are denying permission as if didn't have my phone rooted. is it safe to go ahead and root my phone?

What version are you running, and do you know if he already unlocked the bootloader?
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What version are you running, and do you know if he already unlocked the bootloader?
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Superuser v2.3.6.3
Sytem version 4.5.91
Android version 2.3.4
It has motoblur removed, so i guess that it does have unlocked bootloader

What's the build number?
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What's the build number?
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Build Number
4.5.91

Oh, ok to check if your bootloader is unlocked, when you turn on the phone, at the Dual core screean on the top right corner , it should say unlocked, if not there your not unlocked
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Oh, ok to check if your bootloader is unlocked, when you turn on the phone, at the Dual core screean on the top right corner , it should say unlocked, if not there your not unlocked
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doesn't say anything there

Well you probably aren't unlocked
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Well you probably aren't unlocked
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what should i do then? unlock the loader, root the phone and install a custom rom using a tutorial?

First you should try and root,(I used this) http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root. But first check of you can uninstall superuser.apk, he probably just downloaded it from the market, but wasn't actually rooted
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Javi97100 said:
First you should try and root,(I used this) http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root. But first check of you can uninstall superuser.apk, he probably just downloaded it from the market, but wasn't actually rooted
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i can't install it
when i tried rooting my phone, it says at the end of the process "install failed already exists"

fdotorres said:
i can't install it
when i tried rooting my phone, it says at the end of the process "install failed already exists"
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Hmm, go over to atrix forums there are threads like this, so it should help you
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fdotorres said:
Superuser v2.3.6.3
Sytem version 4.5.91
Android version 2.3.4
It has motoblur removed, so i guess that it does have unlocked bootloader
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If motoblur was removed, I would think that the phone was rooted. As far as the errors you were getting, it may have been due to the previous user moving some apps to the micro sd card or they may have been using something like GOD mode. I would download a custom ROM designed for the phone, boot into recovery and install it.
Hope this helps.

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How to improve signal on my Atrix?

I like to to ask if there's a way i can improve the signal of my Atrix 2? There are time I loss my signal and can't receive calls or txt message. If by changing Rom can improve this problem? Thanks
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Get and try a new sim card first.
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ryuben2k said:
I like to to ask if there's a way i can improve the signal of my Atrix 2? There are time I loss my signal and can't receive calls or txt message. If by changing Rom can improve this problem? Thanks
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Are you coming from another phone, say, a 3G phone that the retailer may have taken the SIM card from and put into your A2?
The ATRIX 2 is a 4G phone, and if the SIM card from a 3G phone is used it will cause connectivity issues.
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Yes,i used my sim card on my nokia phone and also on my Samsung galaxy pro. I don't have any issue to both phone before.
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ryuben2k said:
Yes,i used my sim card on my nokia phone and also on my Samsung galaxy pro. I don't have any issue to both phone before.
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Not familiar with those phones. Try going to your provider's retail store and have them swap the SIM, that's where I'd start. I always request a new SIM card with each new phone, as they do have a shelf life -especially when swapping between two or more devices.
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ryuben2k said:
I like to to ask if there's a way i can improve the signal of my Atrix 2? There are time I loss my signal and can't receive calls or txt message. If by changing Rom can improve this problem? Thanks
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Try my bullet rom. I have netspeed tweaks + supercharged. Which increases data connectivity.
*youll notice the difference on boot when u see how fast the data connects*
Hope it helps
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Are you in the US? Which atrix2 are you using?
What I noticed is that the at&t version is so tuned to at&t that it might have issues when you run it over other network because of some small frequency differences.
Previously I was using captivate which was also an at&t phone and I had similar problem but over time, there were several radio firmware that you could flash over and improve (or worsened ) the signal quality.
The atrix2 is not there yet..
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The 4g label in atrix2 is actually 3g.
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ari197 said:
The 4g label in atrix2 is actually 3g.
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I thought it was HSPA+ and/or 4G LTE "ready" when the LTE areas began to come into markets.
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rdavisct said:
Try my bullet rom. I have netspeed tweaks + supercharged. Which increases data connectivity.
*youll notice the difference on boot when u see how fast the data connects*
Hope it helps
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Actually,im planning to install bullet rom but i just want to clarify if i still need to install the j.y.daddy global or just proceed installing it thru bootstrap. Thanks
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ryuben2k said:
Actually,im planning to install bullet rom but i just want to clarify if i still need to install the j.y.daddy global or just proceed installing it thru bootstrap. Thanks
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Check your post titled, "Best ROM for atrix 2 losses signals"...
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ryuben2k said:
Actually,im planning to install bullet rom but i just want to clarify if i still need to install the j.y.daddy global or just proceed installing it thru bootstrap. Thanks
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Nop, you can proceed with the bootstrap but the thing of having CWM on boot it's that it something goes wrong when you install another rom (boot loop or something similar) is that you can reverse the damage by restoring a backup or flashing a another rom you have.
If you install the bullet rom keep in mind that it comes already with the CWM on boot feature so you don't need bootstrap anymore

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Nop, you can proceed with the bootstrap but the thing of having CWM on boot it's that it something goes wrong when you install another rom (boot loop or something similar) is that you can reverse the damage by restoring a backup or flashing a another rom you have.
If you install the bullet rom keep in mind that it comes already with the CWM on boot feature so you don't need bootstrap anymore
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Yup,that's what im thinking,i don't need to install CWM to run custom rom. But just like you said incase that i encounter problem i can't reverse the damage. I followed the instruction to put both the bootstrap and the CWM on the root of my SD card. I installed the bootsrap first and boot, and when im about to install the zip file of CWM, i can't find it. I tried many times to copy and paste and still the same,i can't find the CWM zip. What do you think is the problem?
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ryuben2k said:
Yup,that's what im thinking,i don't need to install CWM to run custom rom. But just like you said incase that i encounter problem i can't reverse the damage. I followed the instruction to put both the bootstrap and the CWM on the root of my SD card. I installed the bootsrap first and boot, and when im about to install the zip file of CWM, i can't find it. I tried many times to copy and paste and still the same,i can't find the CWM zip. What do you think is the problem?
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You copied straight to the sdcard and not INTO a folder already on the sdcard, right?
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Apex_Strider said:
You copied straight to the sdcard and not INTO a folder already on the sdcard, right?
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I copied and paste it on my sdcard.
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ryuben2k said:
Actually,im planning to install bullet rom but i just want to clarify if i still need to install the j.y.daddy global or just proceed installing it thru bootstrap. Thanks
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No,no need for that as my rom comes with cwm on boot.
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rdavisct said:
No,no need for that as my rom comes with cwm on boot.
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And there ya have it. Seriously, rdavisct makes some kick A$$ roms!
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Phone's signal is depended on hardware and its related firmware (baseband), so do not try many Roms to find the best for better signal (now we can't try to flash new baseband due to locked bootloader).

Please help me?

I made a not to wise choice and bought from a china store. The mini tablet I bought has no app market installed. I have download many "google play store '.apk'" files and they all install, when I open them, they crash RIGHT off the bat! I have done this at least 5-10 times.
If anyone...anyone... can help me, please let me know! Please, please, please.
Thanks a ton for anything,
Thomas
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Fix permissions
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Root and install it as a system application
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I have already allowed permission.
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Ok then, make sure its the correct play store for your Android version (GB gapps won't work on ics and vice versa).
And if you have a custom recovery, try flashing Google apps
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gagdude said:
Root and install it as a system application
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Ok, I don't know how to do that. can you help me through it?
Thanks,
Thomas

Rooting methods are different for each device, but you should probably try using superoneclick or unlock root.
(You need drivers installed)
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You can check this method but you nead to know if it is the right one for your android virsion first...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1397974
hope it will work for you...

gagdude said:
Rooting methods are different for each device, but you should probably try using superoneclick or unlock root.
(You need drivers installed)
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where do I find those?
*'dark4m' I am not rooting my K1, I am rooting my 'Pocket Rock' from chinavasion*
Thanks,
Thomas

GOogle them, superoneclick is a .zip file you must unzip it and open the application, unlock root is an .exe just execute it. They both are one click root programs. Very simple.
And China phone companies don't have many root prevention security (they don't care) so either one of those should work
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gagdude said:
Rooting methods are different for each device, but you should probably try using superoneclick or unlock root.
(You need drivers installed)
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gagdude said:
GOogle them, superoneclick is a .zip file you must unzip it and open the application, unlock root is an .exe just execute it. They both are one click root programs. Very simple.
And China phone companies don't have many root prevention security (they don't care) so either one of those should work
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Ok, the way I understand it is, superoneclick is a file I download on my TABLET? and unloock root is a file I will download on my PC? is that right?
Thanks again! and sorry for being a noob about this, I am trying!
Thomas

Nope, both PC applications. You have to connect your phone and run them.
They are two different applications, so if one doesn't work the other probably will. If neither work let me know
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gagdude said:
Nope, both PC applications. You have to connect your phone and run them.
They are two different applications, so if one doesn't work the other probably will. If neither work let me know
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Ok, I tried the superoneclick and it said I had to have a driver, but it did not come with one. What do I do now?
Thanks again!
Thomas
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In order for the computer to recognize the device, it needs drivers. They used to come on a disk (way old school) but now they are usually online. Chinese tablets drivers are harder to find, but there has to be one out there. Try googling "<model> drivers"
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gagdude said:
In order for the computer to recognize the device, it needs drivers. They used to come on a disk (way old school) but now they are usually online. Chinese tablets drivers are harder to find, but there has to be one out there. Try googling "<model> drivers"
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Ok, I'll give it a shot and see what happens!
Thomas
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gagdude said:
In order for the computer to recognize the device, it needs drivers. They used to come on a disk (way old school) but now they are usually online. Chinese tablets drivers are harder to find, but there has to be one out there. Try googling "<model> drivers"
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Ok, I looked and could not find one. I asked the people I bought it from and they said they couldent help. I was looking in the settings and found this *in the pic* is there anything there that can help me?
Thomas
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That's the stock system recovery. Just used for wiping the phone and applying updates (if they ever release any lol). After rooting, its usually changed to a custom recovery for phones that have enough development, which allows way more options. But that's another matter.
If you REALLY cannot find the drivers (I couldn't either, could barely even find the model.) then your only chances are to root with gingerbreak or z4root, but both were meant for Android 2.3 and below. They're applications, so couldn't hurt to try them, but by now there is a very low chance.
SoC and UR both work amazingly well, maybe you could try contacting not the sellers for the drivers but the manufacturer (chinavision?)
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gagdude said:
That's the stock system recovery. Just used for wiping the phone and applying updates (if they ever release any lol). After rooting, its usually changed to a custom recovery for phones that have enough development, which allows way more options. But that's another matter.
If you REALLY cannot find the drivers (I couldn't either, could barely even find the model.) then your only chances are to root with gingerbreak or z4root, but both were meant for Android 2.3 and below. They're applications, so couldn't hurt to try them, but by now there is a very low chance.
SoC and UR both work amazingly well, maybe you could try contacting not the sellers for the drivers but the manufacturer (chinavision?)
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What are 'SoC' and 'UR' ? If I root it with one of those, will it become Android 2.3?
Thanks so much for your help!
Thomas
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Oh sorry for not clarifying, they're just my abbreviations of super one click and unlock root.
Rooting won't change your operating system, its just that methods meant for older versions of Android, like gingerbreak, probably won't work.
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gagdude said:
Oh sorry for not clarifying, they're just my abbreviations of super one click and unlock root.
Rooting won't change your operating system, its just that methods meant for older versions of Android, like gingerbreak, probably won't work.
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Oh, ok. I'll give it a shot and let you know what happens! Thanks so much for your help! Means a lot to a noob like me
Thomas
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Root Broken after update

Short story ... phone auto updated by mistake and OTA Root Keeper failed along with 1 click method.
Any ideas?

dshafiee said:
Short story ... phone auto updated by mistake and OTA Root Keeper failed along with 1 click method.
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All i know is that you could odin back to a rootable build, and then reroot and install the rooted version of the latest from here
If anybody knows an easier way feel free to share
Like others below me said, use this method here

Yeah just re root. You don't have to Odin back. The new build can still be rooted just like the other ones.
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dshafiee said:
Short story ... phone auto updated by mistake and OTA Root Keeper failed along with 1 click method.
Any ideas?
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Reroot? Debugfs in casual worked just fine for me on the new update....
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beaups said:
Reroot? Debugfs in casual worked just fine for me on the new update....
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I tried this and it didn't work. Tried it numerous times.
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SFG said:
I tried this and it didn't work. Tried it numerous times.
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It works. It's always been a little buggy. Keep trying. I did have to install superuser from the play store manually afterwards though. Maybe you got the SU binary pushed and just need to do that still?

beaups said:
It works. It's always been a little buggy. Keep trying. I did have to install superuser from the play store manually afterwards though. Maybe you got the SU binary pushed and just need to do that still?
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Tried downloading SUPERUSER but it indicated that I was missing the binaries.
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SFG said:
Tried downloading SUPERUSER but it indicated that I was missing the binaries.
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So keep running the debugfs root from casual. It works. Try adb kill-server after the first reboot and after clicking "OK" in casual. It worked for me.
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Worked for me first try
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boo boo be boo

beaups said:
So keep running the debugfs root from casual. It works. Try adb kill-server after the first reboot and after clicking "OK" in casual. It worked for me.
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Thank you. I will give it a shot.
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OP: Were you able to get root back?
I am running stock, rooted. I was able to retain root following the upgrade by utilizing Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper.
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OTA will always break root but eventually it will not only break root but also break unlock exploits regardless of any app. Ask the EVO 4G LTE guys who are now stuck with locked bootloader. :laugh:

prdog1 said:
OTA will always break root but eventually it will not only break root but also break unlock exploits regardless of any app. Ask the EVO 4G LTE guys who are now stuck with locked bootloader. :laugh:
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Oh? Didn't hear about that...
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Hey guys, sorry to have to post such a pissy post, but I'm hoping something good will come out of this post. Basically I've been trying to Root my Xoom for months now but unfortunately everything I've tried seems not to work. I've even used LAIOT and it still isn't working. The program says that my tablet is rooted, however any Root Checker program I use says it's not Rooted. And also when I try and use Rom Toolbox, or Rom Manager, both of them say that my device is not rooted. And when I type in command prompt the text to check Root statis manually, it says it IS Rooted? Please help!
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DannyShane said:
Hey guys, sorry to have to post such a pissy post, but I'm hoping something good will come out of this post. Basically I've been trying to Root my Xoom for months now but unfortunately everything I've tried seems not to work. I've even used LAIOT and it still isn't working. The program says that my tablet is rooted, however any Root Checker program I use says it's not Rooted. And also when I try and use Rom Toolbox, or Rom Manager, both of them say that my device is not rooted. And when I type in command prompt the text to check Root statis manually, it says it IS Rooted? Please help!
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how many space left you have on the system folder?

1 unlock bootloader (Fastboot OEM unlock)
2 root, (Lord AIO Tool works) (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1936534)
3 ???
4 profit.

What are u developing here?
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What are u developing here?
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He is developing angry people. Since this is here and we are asking questions in the dev forum, would superoneclick work on the Xoom?
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Cooptx said:
He is developing angry people. Since this is here and we are asking questions in the dev forum, would superoneclick work on the Xoom?
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Lol. I'll ask a question as well. Why do monkeys love bananas?
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DannyShane said:
Hey guys, sorry to have to post such a pissy post, but I'm hoping something good will come out of this post. Basically I've been trying to Root my Xoom for months now but unfortunately everything I've tried seems not to work. I've even used LAIOT and it still isn't working. The program says that my tablet is rooted, however any Root Checker program I use says it's not Rooted. And also when I try and use Rom Toolbox, or Rom Manager, both of them say that my device is not rooted. And when I type in command prompt the text to check Root statis manually, it says it IS Rooted? Please help!
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where are you at? Did you get it rooted? You might be better off starting from scratch and fastboot the original honeycomb wiping data and then rooting from there.

Additionally, the new twrp recovery 2.4.2.0 can root for you.