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A few noobie questions

Hey guys, Already got the SGS2 with SensatioN ROM 3 on it, so know Android a fair bit really. But for Christmas I got a Motorola Xoom and very happy with it really!
But a few questions, specific to the Xoom itself, rather than Android:
1) Is it as easy to root/put custom ROMs/mods, etc on?
2) Is there any benefits of rooting it?
3) Will it mess up any warranty/guarantee if I did root it?
4) If anyone has one and they've done any significant mods/roms to/on it, then please could you tell me if you would recommend them, and give me links etc?
Thanks for your help guys with every problem I've had so far!
Merry Christmas everybody, hope your day has been great!
Oli

Hi there, i've a SGS2 too.. so i could answer with my experience...
1)its different root a Cellphone and a tablet, but its easy, you need, adb commands on you pc, and the root image, and thats all, find the thread on dev sect.
Then when you are root, just download the rom (Tiamat), reboot on recovery mod, and install it. It's easy...
2) yeah, if you are not root you can't install romsm you get superuser access ( you manage all your device...
3) Yes you lose, but you can unroot it.
4) Motorola Xoom have an AWSOME rom, whos developers are the Team Tiamat... they make pefect the Xoom...
You get the Thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254933
And the Team Rogue, make wonderful themes and kernels that give to the xoom a high perfomance with few lose battery....
i hope this help you, if you need some else tell me

blackgf said:
Hi there, i've a SGS2 too.. so i could answer with my experience...
1)its different root a Cellphone and a tablet, but its easy, you need, adb commands on you pc, and the root image, and thats all, find the thread on dev sect.
Then when you are root, just download the rom (Tiamat), reboot on recovery mod, and install it. It's easy...
2) yeah, if you are not root you can't install romsm you get superuser access ( you manage all your device...
3) Yes you lose, but you can unroot it.
4) Motorola Xoom have an AWSOME rom, whos developers are the Team Tiamat... they make pefect the Xoom...
You get the Thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254933
And the Team Rogue, make wonderful themes and kernels that give to the xoom a high perfomance with few lose battery....
i hope this help you, if you need some else tell me
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If you are interested in rooting and modding, you could take a look at this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1249798
Also, Android 4/Ice Cream Sandwich rom is in development right now; as a matter of fact, I am using it as a daily driver now...it's just missing a few bits, but it's already super fast, smooth and stable, over clocked to 1.6 ghz. So you're going to have fun.

Okay thanks for your help so far but im gonna need a bit more help than just "adb" because m only a 15 year old lad and I don't understand that?
Also what is missing from ICS, as I put it on my SGs2 and it had quite a few features missing/broken?

oli3107 said:
Okay thanks for your help so far but im gonna need a bit more help than just "adb" because m only a 15 year old lad and I don't understand that?
Also what is missing from ICS, as I put it on my SGs2 and it had quite a few features missing/broken?
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Actually, I'll bet you will understand how to do this...just go slow and step by step. There really isn't any quicker way (but you can use the limited adb setup furnished by Mandebrot Benoit).
What's still missing from ICS for the Xoom? So far, only camera and microphone don't work. If you root, you might want to flash the latest Team Eos ICS nightly---look in the Development section for more info.

I ahve a mac too, could you give me relevant links/information towards rooting please?
Thanks

oli3107 said:
I ahve a mac too, could you give me relevant links/information towards rooting please?
Thanks
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Well, I don't have one so I suggest you search on rooting or adb/fastboot with a mac. There have been threads/posts on the topic.

Ah man, I have no idea what to do to root it

My Xoom arrives tomorrow, is all of the info in this thread still up to date? If so, it looks like a good step by step Oli ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1249798

OMG when i started with rooting, i never see the @okantomi Guide... Damm!
...
Yes that's all that your need for rooting

[Q] New Android Noob

Hey guys,
I just purchased a used Asus Transformer off of Ebay and it has arrived yesterday. I'm pretty much an Android noob but to my understanding the Asus has already been Rooted. From the description given on Ebay the device seems to have a Rom called Android Revolution HD (or something) What I want to know is how can I tell if my device has this Rom installed since it looks exactly like the Asus stock firmware? (Just in case this version is outdated or I want to change to a new Rom) I also see that this device also has a custom kernel ([email protected]) My question is, is it possible to return to the stock kernel of Honeycomb? Or is there any recommended kernels out there? Is it possible to flash a new kernel without affecting the Rom or Root? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks for helping a noob out!

Did you buy it from someone else?
Wolfbreaks ROM with DoomLord Kernel = Awesome =)

Yeah I purchased off of someone else on Ebay. I did ask him to unroot and restore to factory settings which i thought he did since I'm not too familiar with Android. However after some reading last night I found out that the device was still rooted since it had the app Superuser. That's why i want to know how can i tell if the device is still running the Android Revolution HD Rom or not. Since I don't know if he removed it or not.

You can identify it at about phone or phones detail.. Theres a build number that state your rom
Wolfbreaks ROM with DoomLord Kernel = Awesome =)

Oh so the build number will indicate if it's a custom Rom or not?

Depends.. Usually itstated what rom you use..
Wolfbreaks ROM with DoomLord Kernel = Awesome =)

Hello everyone, I'm not sure about which section to post this but, I have read the threads about rooting and going down the ''proper channel'' to root, SE says, if my Bootloader unlock allowed says 'NO', rooting can't be done. I just bought an Xperia Play800i and it says NO.
Is there any way to root it? Also, what is recommended first in your opinion > 1.(Unlock,Root,Flash) or 2.(Unlock,Flash,Root) or 3.(Root,Unlock,Flash).
Many thanks in advance.

Kash_ie said:
Hello everyone, I'm not sure about which section to post this but, I have read the threads about rooting and going down the ''proper channel'' to root, SE says, if my Bootloader unlock allowed says 'NO', rooting can't be done. I just bought an Xperia Play800i and it says NO.
Is there any way to root it? Also, what is recommended first in your opinion > 1.(Unlock,Root,Flash) or 2.(Unlock,Flash,Root) or 3.(Root,Unlock,Flash).
Many thanks in advance.
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you can search it xperia play forum.. here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1090
hope this helps..

sorry but in Samsung galaxy plus (i9001) where i can look to see that effectively is my custom rom installed?

Try going into settings and looking at device info. It may have what rom it is running in there. If not, I am not sure where else you could find that out.

how to root mz617 droid xyboard 10.1 with ice update

I can't find any thread that points to rooting droid xyboard 10.1 verizon 4g LTE model with ics update. I have the verizon xyboard 10.1 mx617 32 gb version in 4G LTE . I just got an ICS update but I don't see any info in rooting the device. if such method exists, please point me to the right direction.
Thanks in advance

Please post questions in the Q&A section. Thanks!
Thread moved.

I guess either no one wants to help me or no root option is available for this device on ICS at the moment.

aftabbabar said:
I guess either no one wants to help me or no root option is available for this device on ICS at the moment.
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if you still need direction...
I used the DroidRazrUtility (from Rosenberg I believe) one click today...was on ICS leak, flashed back to HC (donated to runandhide05 for the fast-boot files) and used Rosenberg's Utility to root, Version 1.80. You can find the fast-boot files in Xoom General here in XDA (if you need them). I Googled Roseberg's Utility, extracted, ran the .bat....rest is history.
i hope this helps you.
CJ
edit: sorry, after i flashed back to HC i updated my XYB to ICS from Motorola...THEN used the Utility...

thanks but it sounds complicated and risky to go back to HC and then root and then reflash to ics. I want a simple ICS root. but thanks, you are the only member who took interest in my thread.

aftabbabar said:
thanks but it sounds complicated and risky to go back to HC and then root and then reflash to ics. I want a simple ICS root. but thanks, you are the only member who took interest in my thread.[/QUO
no problem buddy.
good luck anyway!
tony
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I need clarification PLEASE
cramjammer said:
if you still need direction...
I used the DroidRazrUtility (from Rosenberg I believe) one click today...was on ICS leak, flashed back to HC (donated to runandhide05 for the fast-boot files) and used Rosenberg's Utility to root, Version 1.80. You can find the fast-boot files in Xoom General here in XDA (if you need them). I Googled Roseberg's Utility, extracted, ran the .bat....rest is history.
i hope this helps you.
CJ
edit: sorry, after i flashed back to HC i updated my XYB to ICS from Motorola...THEN used the Utility...
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I am so grateful for this site and for people like you. I have wanted to root the xyboard MZ 617 for a long time now. However, I cannot find a reliable method and am very new to rooting. I have been an avid android believer since the first itteration, but have never ventured into the wonderful world of rooting. I have done a lot of research and like that you use Rosenbergs method because he seems like one of the most respected devs out there. What I need, if you please, is a simplified breakdown of EXACTLY what I will need to do in order to root this device. It has been running ICS for a while. I have had a ton of glitches and hardware/software issues. Some of which were repaired by Motorola and the rest Verizon and Moto have pointed the finger at each other and the middle finger at me. I will be quite grateful for your help. Thank you

[Q] Rooting with "CF-Auto-Root-espresso10wifi-espresso10wifibby-gtp5113" zip

[Q] Rooting with "CF-Auto-Root-espresso10wifi-espresso10wifibby-gtp5113" zip
I would like to know if anyone has used this; (CF-Auto-Root-espresso10wifi-espresso10wifibby-gtp5113) and do you thank it work's, why i ask this is because i don't thank it does, Now i'm new at, Tablets and Rooting, but here is why i thank it does not work. I tryed to down load an APP that was "Android and has worked on other tablets, Google Play would not let me, and i could not change it's mind, in chase you ask: I have a (Samaung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, with android 4.1.1 GT-P5113) and it it is rooted with super in ti and when i check it say's it is.
But i'm wondering, if there could be a differance between this and xda's (cwm-root-gtab2) which i can not get, "because the link is brooken"
with this Auto- Root- espresso thang you skip loading the file to your sd card and i thank that might be a differance. Can someone please tell me or help me get this file (CWN ROOT GTAB2) so i can see if ther is an differance....

ghforlife said:
I would like to know if anyone has used this; (CF-Auto-Root-espresso10wifi-espresso10wifibby-gtp5113) and do you thank it work's, why i ask this is because i don't thank it does, Now i'm new at, Tablets and Rooting, but here is why i thank it does not work. I tryed to down load an APP that was "Android and has worked on other tablets, Google Play would not let me, and i could not change it's mind, in chase you ask: I have a (Samaung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, with android 4.1.1 GT-P5113) and it it is rooted with super in ti and when i check it say's it is.
But i'm wondering, if there could be a differance between this and xda's (cwm-root-gtab2) which i can not get, "because the link is brooken"
with this Auto- Root- espresso thang you skip loading the file to your sd card and i thank that might be a differance. Can someone please tell me or help me get this file (CWN ROOT GTAB2) so i can see if ther is an differance....
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I have used this version of root and it has worked but not up to the full potential of other roots that use clock work mod recovery with it. You could try rebooting your tablet and if that doesnt help i would recommend using the type of root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1657056

noahthedominator said:
I have used this version of root and it has worked but not up to the full potential of other roots that use clock work mod recovery with it. You could try rebooting your tablet and if that doesnt help i would recommend using the type of root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1657056
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Yes, i would agrea that it's not up to par, but as i said, the "Link" in this thread for the (CWM Root for Tab2 10.1 .zip) and all others that i can find are "Brooken", can you or someone else point me to where i can download one from.....

Re: [Q] Rooting with "CF-Auto-Root-espresso10wifi-espresso10wifibby-gtp5113" zip
You can try my guide (link in signature).
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MultipleMonomials said:
You can try my guide (link in signature).
Posted from my Fascinate using XDA Premium
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I did try that one and everyone in xda that i could find, and no luck all are dead link's......

ghforlife said:
I would like to know if anyone has used this; (CF-Auto-Root-espresso10wifi-espresso10wifibby-gtp5113) and do you thank it work's, why i ask this is because i don't thank it does, Now i'm new at, Tablets and Rooting, but here is why i thank it does not work. I tryed to down load an APP that was "Android and has worked on other tablets, Google Play would not let me, and i could not change it's mind, in chase you ask: I have a (Samaung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, with android 4.1.1 GT-P5113) and it it is rooted with super in ti and when i check it say's it is.
But i'm wondering, if there could be a differance between this and xda's (cwm-root-gtab2) which i can not get, "because the link is brooken"
with this Auto- Root- espresso thang you skip loading the file to your sd card and i thank that might be a differance. Can someone please tell me or help me get this file (CWN ROOT GTAB2) so i can see if ther is an differance....
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This to let eveyone Know that i have downloaded my file that i needed and my Tab 2 is now "Rooted" a big thanks to ALL, Now on to changing my ROM.. to 10.1 Jelly Bean and see how it works....

ghforlife said:
This to let eveyone Know that i have downloaded my file that i needed and my Tab 2 is now "Rooted" a big thanks to ALL, Now on to changing my ROM.. to 10.1 Jelly Bean and see how it works....
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@ghforlife
I also have the Canadian version Tablet P5113 and managed to mess up things badly using that file you mention, CF-Auto-Root-espresso10wifi-espresso10wifibby-gtp5113.
After rooting and upgrading firmware to 4.2.2 I soon discovered the Tablet ran too slow. So I decided to go back to Stock Build running android 4.1.1 but I did NOT back a backup image, doh!
So my only option was to take a chance in downloading a "Stock Firmware" off the internet.
NOW, I've discovered that I cannot install Canadian Banking Apps without getting an error, "Your Device isn't compatible with this version".
I think the reason is because of the Build.Prop file is no longer showing Canada as the country and also a few other entries that have the "Espresso10wifibby" named. Argg. I should have left things alone.
What I was wondering is, if you would be able to take a look at your Build.Prop File, and either private message me or post your configuration and settings on this site?
Kelly
GT-P5113 WiFi
Build # JRO03C.P5113UECLK7

[Q]Backing up the tablet, updating, Tablet UI

Hi everyone! I'm an italian user rocking a GT-P3110 that, so far, has run Android 4.0.3: yesterday night Samsung graced us with Jelly Bean 4.1.2 and, to be honest, I'm wary about updating, so here are my questions:
1) how do I backup the ENTIRE tablet, i.e. applications, data and so on? I want to be able to roll back to its default status by flashing the stock ROM and running a restore, should JB not satisfy me. Oh, also, I'm non-rooted
2) how do I restore Tablet UI on Jelly Bean?
Thanks!

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Evrain said:
Hi everyone! I'm an italian user rocking a GT-P3110 that, so far, has run Android 4.0.3: yesterday night Samsung graced us with Jelly Bean 4.1.2 and, to be honest, I'm wary about updating, so here are my questions:
1) how do I backup the ENTIRE tablet, i.e. applications, data and so on? I want to be able to roll back to its default status by flashing the stock ROM and running a restore, should JB not satisfy me. Oh, also, I'm non-rooted
2) how do I restore Tablet UI on Jelly Bean?
Thanks!
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Number 1, for a backup u either could back it up through root access. Which is very easy to do. (root your tab). If you dont feel comfortable with that there really isnt a way that i know of to backup with out root access. If u want to root follow this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722745
If you dont want to root there are plenty of stock roms out there. Follow this thread for that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162736
And lastly there isnt any reason to be wary about the update in my opinion.
Hope I could help!
Dont say thanks, click the button!

noahthedominator said:
Number 1, for a backup u either could back it up through root access. Which is very easy to do. (root your tab). If you dont feel comfortable with that there really isnt a way that i know of to backup with out root access. If u want to root follow this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722745
If you dont want to root there are plenty of stock roms out there. Follow this thread for that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162736
And lastly there isnt any reason to be wary about the update in my opinion.
Hope I could help!
Dont say thanks, click the button!
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Two threads that you linked the OP to the incorrect stock ROM for their tablets. If they don't read, they're going to brick thanks to this misinformation.

No the first one will work. The title is 10.1 or 7 inch. However the 2nd won't work.
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