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[Q] How to install Timat Kernel?

Hello Forum,
I tried to search to see a related topic but I didn't find but other topics in other forums that's not related to the Xoom.
I'm a n00b and don't know how to flash this Kernel to my xoom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978013
I know that there are steps in the thread about how to install the kernel but I think it's not enough for n00bs like me
So where to download ADB and where to write the given commands?
Thanks a lot guys in advance!

If you don't know how to do it and even can't find the information how to do it, then I suggest not to do it, you can brick your Xoom in the process.
Search for a ADB on google. Read how to use it and what else you need, the information is there.
You need to write the commands to CMD.
But again, if you don't know what your doing then its not a good idea to mess with it.

You can find some guidance here and it is quite simple once you get to understand what you are doing, but as suggested by poisike, shouldn't be underestimated as making a mistake can be costly (ie bricked device).

Install android sdk http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing.html
Download fastboot http://developer.htc.com/adp.html it into the ../platform-tools folder in the sdk path.
Install the moto drivers http://www.motorola.com/Support/US-EN/Support-Homepage/Software_and_Drivers/USB-and-PC-Charging-Drivers
Make sure your unlocked and rooted. If you have the wifi xoom follow
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1010568
or if you cant be assd run oneclick unlock & root for wifi http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011196
Then run the steps in the Tiamat thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978013
And seriously, you should have done more reading and found the prescribed above method yourself.

I've made it! see the attached picture
I would like to thank everybody who replied on me from the person who wrote the advice to the person who put extra details for me.
With your help I'm no longer .. hopefully .. a n00b
I did some reading after your hints and next time I promise I won't ask without reading much
Thanks a lot again!

Hey everyone,
I have a question that I haven't found an answer in the 71 page Timat Kernal post.
I currently have my Xoom root running 1.1.6, no problem. I will be upgrading to 1.3.1 or the next version. What I want to know is will I loss all my apps and data when I upgrade?
Thxs

i have just u/g tiamat , did'nt lose anything , i think its only when you first unlock/root you lose everything , i may stand to be corrected , i can only go from what happened to me , hope this helps

Vanman1979 said:
Hey everyone,
I have a question that I haven't found an answer in the 71 page Timat Kernal post.
I currently have my Xoom root running 1.1.6, no problem. I will be upgrading to 1.3.1 or the next version. What I want to know is will I loss all my apps and data when I upgrade?
Thxs
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Nope, I assure you that nothing will happen to your data and apps .. it will stay the same
if and only if you are already unlocked/rooted if not then you will lose them when you root your xoom.
Now what are you waiting for
Go ahead and flash the kernel
Just Kidding

Q80 said:
Nope, I assure you that nothing will happen to your data and apps .. it will stay the same
if and only if you are already unlocked/rooted if not then you will lose them when you root your xoom.
Now what are you waiting for
Go ahead and flash the kernel
Just Kidding
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Thanks guys, that's what I thought. It was the unlocking of the bootloader that wiped the device the first time.
I'm kind of waiting for the next kernel, according to BRD its' rocking fast. As I understand it they removed ALOT of DEBUG code from it.
Cheers

Speak of the devil ... the new kernel is UP!!

Yup, I already installed it
Attached is my Quadrant Score

[Q] How to root TW 8.6.5.9 20110816?

I have stock TW_epad-8.6.5.9-20110816. I noticed a couple of ways to root older versions.
How about my rom version? Which way to go to root my TF?

I have the same issue, I had it rooted when it was 8.6.5.6 but when I did the upgrade and tried to reroot it with the instructions from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125714, the same instructions I used the first time, with the new boot image provided and followed all the same instructions, yet for some reason it is not rooting this time.

may i ask which updated version are you on? is it 8.6.5.9tw? and what happened to the TF after you cannot root it this time

also very curious to know if it's my firmware. I also have 8.6.5.9 20110816
I've tried countless rooting and trying to install cwm and flashing roms... I literally kept running into walls. So after some less doing and more reading, I am suspecting it might have something to do with my device itself.
Also, I read that it might be related to the fact I have the newer TF, B70K?
if anyone can confirm or relate, that'd be much appreciated
thanks

Earbuddy said:
also very curious to know if it's my firmware. I also have 8.6.5.9 20110816
I've tried countless rooting and trying to install cwm and flashing roms... I literally kept running into walls. So after some less doing and more reading, I am suspecting it might have something to do with my device itself.
Also, I read that it might be related to the fact I have the newer TF, B70K?
if anyone can confirm or relate, that'd be much appreciated
thanks
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I successfully rooted my recently updated Tranformer using this method: http://www.todaytablet.com/step-by-...omb-3-2-root-with-one-click-for-windows-user/
I actually rooted my device with the same procedure. I learned about 8.6.5.9 20110816 twenty minuts later (doh!). This removed root of course. I re-rooted it using the same instructions and image I burned. Rooted once again.

Sucessfuly rooted and installed CWM and custom ROM
Guys,
yesterday i received my transformer from germany, DE build 8.5.6.9 version. I managed to root it with this method
Here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1125714
after i installed modded CWM and Gunfabios ROM...Everything works like a charm
Cheers

Root question before I start

I have a B60 transformer with 3.2.1 HTK75_US_epad-8.6.5.13 on it.
From the reading I have done I should be able to use the 7.1 universal root kit.
My questions are
Where can I get the stock ROM to unroot it and set back to stock if I need to?
Other than updating CWM after using the root kit is there anything else I need to do.
I have rooted my EVO 4g phone and swapped out the rom many times so I'm hoping it is a lot like that but I'm new to this and just do not want to make any mistakes. I have tried to search and read as much as I can but there is tons of info on the forum and lots of it does not match or is very old.
Sorry if this is a newbee questions but I have to learn somewhere.
If you have links please post them and I will read that info.
Thanks
Brandon

ASUS has the stock roms on their website, but the 8.6.5.13 probably isn't available yet as a full rom, just an OTA. There are older versions available, such as 8.6.5.9, but I'm not sure if you can flash to an older version with the built in updater. Once the full rom is released, chances are better you can update back to stock. With nvflash and your B60, you can flash anything you want.
I haven't tried it, but I think that that root tool will let you back up before you flash.

gee one said:
I haven't tried it, but I think that that root tool will let you back up before you flash.
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Yes, it will ask you if you want to backup before you root but it tells you it could take 4 to 5 hours.

I have rooted and unrooted with this below method many times. I don't need to go looking for a stock rom...it simply reverses the procedure as far as I know...look into it...now if you go for a custom rom your on your own.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1198303

Thank you everyone for your answers, I did the full backup which did not take long as I had done a reset before I started and wiped everything.
The root was painless and is done.
For now I think I will stay with the stock ROM but I'm now going to look for a Kernel to OC it to 1.2-1.4 if I can.
Thanks again
Brandon

Some questions about root and ROM's.

Hi everyone!
I´m new here in the forum, and i´m also new in this android world. So, i got a Transformer TF101G recently, and i have researched a lot about android and this device. I discovered this forum, which has been particularly useful, and learned a lot. So, to the questions...
1 - My device is B90 and if I rooted the device can I take it back to factory status?
2 - If I brick trying to root can I return it to normal?
3 - There are any ROM's for TF101G? (That can use a SIM card to acess the web)
4 - If there are ARM versions of linux distro's, why it is not possibly to just install them like an ordinary PC?
PS - I know that the majority of the questions as solutions for B70 and lower devices, but how about B90?
Thanks a lot,
BU2T3R.

BU2T3R said:
1 - My device is B90 and if I rooted the device can I take it back to factory status?
2 - If I brick trying to root can I return it to normal?
3 - There are any ROM's for TF101G? (That can use a SIM card to acess the web)
4 - If there are ARM versions of linux distro's, why it is not possibly to just install them like an ordinary PC?
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1. Yes, im pretty sure you could flash the original firmware from Asus and it will unroot.
2. Im not sure, but if you do manage to get bricked. What you could try do is wipe all data.
3. Yes, look in the Development section i know i've seen roms supporting 3g.
Hoped i helped a little lol

Hi!
Yes you did, thank you for your help. I could find a bunch of ROM's that support 3G. About question one, I read some users saying there is no "sure-fire" way to recover from brick on SBKv2 devices =(. Besides that I've OTA .23 so as I discovered nothing for me to root. Even the .21 are difficult and doesnt work with everybody. If someone could answer de questions, please do.
Thank you,
BU2T3R.

Peoples have successfully use NachoRoot to root .23

baseballfanz said:
Peoples have successfully use NachoRoot to root .23
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Thanks a lot for the info! I´ve searched in Nachoroot thread and I could see many people have done it. But now I have a question about this NachoRoot, the final results are the same as any other root method?
Thank you,
BU2T3R.

BU2T3R said:
Thanks a lot for the info! I´ve searched in Nachoroot thread and I could see many people have done it. But now I have a question about this NachoRoot, the final results are the same as any other root method?
Thank you,
BU2T3R.
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Yes, there is no difference. Only way to root is different. In the end everybody ends up with a su file in /system/xbin (and superuser).
root = root

[Q] Rooting and Upgrades

I recently (within the last month or so) rooted my android device for the first time. I'm still kind of getting used to the new fun things I can do with it now. I'm now getting a consistent pop-up though asking me to upgrade to Android version 4.1.2, I'm currently on Android version 4.0.4. Before I do this I have a couple of questions for those of you out there with more experience and knowledge on this than me.
1) It is my understanding from reading some other posts that if I run the update through them it will overwrite my rooting, and I'll have to re-root the tablet. Is this correct?
2) Assuming that (#1) is correct, can anyone point me to a good, safe, place to download the update version 4.1.2, with steps for the proper way to run it without loosing your root access and all the data on your tablet?
Thank you in advance for any help. As I said I'm still learning a lot of this process at this point.

assuming you have a wifi only you can use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1936534
as long as you still have or can reflash a custom recovery.
if you need one, TWRP link in my sig

I have a Version 4G XOOM, but I don't have a dataplan for it currently, so I am only using it in the WiFi version.
So the message is, don't use the standard upgrade; use an upgrade that you flash with similar steps to the rooting process (if I am reading that all correct). Thanks for the link and the information.

rsteph49 said:
I have a Version 4G XOOM, but I don't have a dataplan for it currently, so I am only using it in the WiFi version.
So the message is, don't use the standard upgrade; use an upgrade that you flash with similar steps to the rooting process (if I am reading that all correct). Thanks for the link and the information.
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Well you can just take the update normally if it flashes (assuming you haven't edited anything in the system) then just re root.
You don't want to flash wingray on stingray (wingray is us wifi only stingray is the lte model)

rooting my xoom
hi all I am having trouble rooting my motorla xoom model mz601
it has android 4.0.4
build # 1.7.1-45
carrier - vodaphone
the guys and gals here are very good i am sure but freely admit they cannot do this particular tablet so am asking if anyone out there knows how to root my tablet.
thnx for any and all help given

its not just wifi
runandhide05 said:
assuming you have a wifi only you can use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1936534
as long as you still have or can reflash a custom recovery.
if you need one, TWRP link in my sig
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do u have another plse
as mine is the one that takes a simcard for internet access