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[Q] Rooting stuck at fastboot on xoom

I am trying to unlock the xoom (best-buy, wifi only - in Canada).
I have adb and fastboot installed.
I have been developing apps on it all week (direct from eclipse, by pushing, by adb shell, by adb install etc).
I am using ubuntu 10.10
Rebooting to bootloader runs properly using
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
when I try
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
it says
Code:
'< waiting for device >'
and does nothing (I have been waiting for 10 minutes now).
Code:
adb devices
does not show the xoom listed (it did before rebooting to bootloader)
Code:
fastboot devices
also does not list any devices
I have tried rebooting with the hardware method as well (plugged into the computer and not plugged into the computer.
Killing and starting the adb server doesn't help either.
I would appreciate any guidance on the issue. I will post if I find a fix somewhere else.

CoatedMoose said:
I am trying to unlock the xoom (best-buy, wifi only - in Canada).
I have adb and fastboot installed.
I have been developing apps on it all week (direct from eclipse, by pushing, by adb shell, by adb install etc).
I am using ubuntu 10.10
Rebooting to bootloader runs properly using
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
when I try
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
it says
Code:
'< waiting for device >'
and does nothing (I have been waiting for 10 minutes now).
Code:
adb devices
does not show the xoom listed (it did before rebooting to bootloader)
Code:
fastboot devices
also does not list any devices
I have tried rebooting with the hardware method as well (plugged into the computer and not plugged into the computer.
Killing and starting the adb server doesn't help either.
I would appreciate any guidance on the issue. I will post if I find a fix somewhere else.
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Did u try to do a adb remount then try adb devices

Thanks for the help, I had not tried to remount.
If I remount before booting to bootloader it tells me that the operation is not permitted (Expected - I haven't been able to unlock it yet)
if I try it while I am waiting for fastboot to connect, it it says
Code:
error: device not found
.

CoatedMoose said:
Thanks for the help, I had not tried to remount.
If I remount before booting to bootloader it tells me that the operation is not permitted (Expected - I haven't been able to unlock it yet)
if I try it while I am waiting for fastboot to connect, it it says
Code:
error: device not found
.
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Did u download motohelper drivers so your adb will recognize the device

if the xoom is in fastboot adb wont recognize it hold power and volume up to reboot and try again

The xoom is recognized already. I am able to send the adb reboot bootloader command. When the xoom is trying to load into fastboot, it is not visible, which makes it impossible to enter the oem unlock command.

I gave up on the device, I was having issues with geolocation as well which didn't exist on another device. I returned the device and am waiting to receive the 3g version from the US.

I have the same problem. Does anyone know how to get around this?
Sent from my Xoom using XDA Premium App

If when you can run the adb reboot bootloader command and don't get fastboot to work, then as yet I have not found a solution. Instead I just returned it and ordered the 3g version from verizon and had it shipped. The commands worked fine. If you cannot use the adb command to reboot, then check the instructions for installing adb and fastboot and/or post the error messages you are getting.
On a side note, where did you get your xoom (country/store etc). I wonder if it is a problem with a certain batch, or all the Canadian ones etc. I my wifi only version from bestbuy in Canada.

I'm having the same problem right now on my xoom.
I was preordered on Amazon and delivered to New York 3 weeks ago...
no solution as for now..
returning isn't an option for me, since I live in Poland :/

ok,
I've made two thing, not sure which one worked
1) added /etc/udev/rules.d/11-android.rules file with :
Code:
SUBSYSTEMS=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="18d1", MODE="0666"
SUBSYSTEMS=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="22b8", MODE="0666"
2) performed fastboot as root (I hate such obvious solutions)...

I'm not sure if you're using Windows or not but I didn't had any issues when I used fastboot. Just need to make sure you have the drivers installed, and when you do adb reboot bootloader check the device list to make sure it still shows your device listed in there and not as a question mark. If you don't see your device listed in the Device List or does show but with a question mark, double check to make sure you have the drivers installed or else fastboot will not work.
And don't bother trying to use adb when you're in the bootloader since adb will not work.
*** edited: just noticed now that you are using ubuntu 10.10 (I need to stop over reading stuff). Can't remember how the drivers aspect works in Linux since it's been forever since I've used a Linux flavor but you will still want to make sure you have the correct drivers installed or make the changes that niematunikogo did and see if that worked.

niematunikogo said:
ok,
I've made two thing, not sure which one worked
1) added /etc/udev/rules.d/11-android.rules file with :
Code:
SUBSYSTEMS=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="18d1", MODE="0666"
SUBSYSTEMS=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="22b8", MODE="0666"
2) performed fastboot as root (I hate such obvious solutions)...
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niematunikogo,
I am having the same problem you had but I don't understand exactly what you did here. Is there any way you can explain this for me? Thanks

rrainz said:
niematunikogo,
I am having the same problem you had but I don't understand exactly what you did here. Is there any way you can explain this for me? Thanks
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before typing all the commands, first type "sudo su". adb and fastboot both need to be executed as root (adb actually works without root in case you already edited the USB rules before)
I had same problem but just returning device was not what I intended to do

niematunikogo said:
2) performed fastboot as root (I hate such obvious solutions)...
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This worked for my Ubuntu, thanks!

[Q] Help

I'm comming from the Samsung vibrant so im fairly new to nexus community. However I did find a couple tut. that were very good, I followed everything exactly as the person in the video. By the way the tutorial i used was from the Unlockr. But anyways i followed everything i set up adb my device appeared in the command prompt. However the next step once your phone is recognized when setting up adb is to power off and get into "fastboot". I did that, plugged the usb in and opened another command prompt. When i type in "fastboot oem unlock" it just hangs on the "waiting for device" part forever. Can someone please help me out thankx

You should really use a more descriptive title. I had no idea what this was about until the last sentence.
If you closed your terminal, than adb probably closed as well. Open up the cmd window while the phone is in fastboot and type
adb devices
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That should start adb back up and let you know if the phone is detected in one command. It should then be ready for
fastboot OEM unlock
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Sent from my Nexus S 4G "Lore"

Fastboot issues - Can't Get it to Work

I have a Nexus 5, returned to factory specifications (many times) with backup & restore inhibited. I am trying the “very simple” process of unlocking it, without any success. My problem is repeated many times on the web, Fastboot does not work, but ADB does.
I run the following command:
C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030\sdk\platform-tools>adb devices
List of devices attached
0315c2d60935c160 device
Then I run the following command:
C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot devices
C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030\sdk\platform-tools>
ADB sees the phone; Fastboot does not.
The solution is well documented on the web: Install new drivers. I have been installing drivers from just about everywhere for the last week without success. With the phone connected, I get this from Device Manager:
Computer
Android Device
Android Composite ADB Interface
The driver information is as follows:
Driver Provider: Google, Inc.
Driver Date: 7/9/2013
Driver Version: 8.0.0.0
Driver Signer: Google, Inc.
Driver Details:
Driver Files:
C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\Winsub.sys (File Version 6.2.9200.16384(Win8_rtm.120725-1247))
C:\Windows\System32\WdfcoInstaller01009.dll(File Version 1.9.7600.16385 (Win7_rtm.090713-1255)
C:\Windows\System32\WinUSBCoInstaller2.dll (File Version 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255))
I am running a Dell XPS-17 I7 laptop with Windows 8 (not 8.1) 64 bit
If I could find a way to unlock without using Fastboot, that would probably be a good solution, but I can’t. And I have absolutely no success at getting Fastboot to work.
I do notice that the Device Manager lists Android Composite ADB interface (ADB works) but noting about a Fastboot interface. Does that mean anything?
Please help I am at my wit’s end.
For what it is worth, I did read all the tutorials here, and the only thing I could figure out was if I have the right drivers everything works fine. I also reviewed the posts here, including "Diagnosing USB Driver and ADB issues in Windows," which discusses ADB (which I have no problem with)

this article helped me out a bunch. http://blog.dantup.com/2012/10/fixing-adb-device-not-found-with-nexus-7-in-recovery-mode/
you'll have to edit the "android_winusb.inf" with the correct hardware id.
in Device Manager make sure you go to "Android Device" > "Android Composite ADB Interface" go to Properties. on the Details tab and then click on the drop down box and select "hardware ids" you might see 2 ids there. i believe the one you'll need is the bottom one. if you only have one. thats fine too.
so, read the article. grab your hardware id and edit your driver. see if it works. you may have to reboot after you edit the driver. hope this works for you.

krdu said:
I have a Nexus 5, returned to factory specifications (many times) with backup & restore inhibited. I am trying the “very simple” process of unlocking it, without any success. My problem is repeated many times on the web, Fastboot does not work, but ADB does.
I run the following command:
C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030\sdk\platform-tools>adb devices
List of devices attached
0315c2d60935c160 device
Then I run the following command:
C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot devices
C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030\sdk\platform-tools>
ADB sees the phone; Fastboot does not.
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OK, please don't be offended, but I have to ask a really dumb question. You aren't running the "fastboot devices" command while in recovery, right? I read the above twice and didn't see where you booted into bootloader after running the "adb devices" command. Unless I'm missing something, fastboot won't find any devices unless you are in the bootloader.

Sounds like you need to boot your phone into fastboot mode. Power off the phone and hold volume down and hit the power button.
Then the fastboot devices command should work and you should be able to unlock the boot-loader then. Unlocking the boot-loader will wipe your phone just so you know.

erikivy said:
OK, please don't be offended, but I have to ask a really dumb question. You aren't running the "fastboot devices" command while in recovery, right? I read the above twice and didn't see where you booted into bootloader after running the "adb devices" command. Unless I'm missing something, fastboot won't find any devices unless you are in the bootloader.
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Actually, the answer to that question is "Yes, and no." I was not aware that Fastboot only worked in the bootloader, but I could never get it to work there either. However, when I copied the previously posted listings I was not in the bootloader, I was in normal booted mode.
I then went and tried it in the bootloader, to copy listings to post, and here's what I got!
C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030\sdk\platform-tools>adb devices (In normal Mode)
List of devices attached
0315c2d60935c160 device
C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030\sdk\platform-tools>adb reboot bootloader (rebooted to Bootloader)
C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030\sdk\platform-tools>adb devices
List of devices attached
C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot devices
0315c2d60935c160 fastboot
C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot oem unlock
...
OKAY [ 41.215s]
finished. total time: 41.215s
C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030\sdk\platform-tools>
As you can see it unlocked the phone but I have absolutely no clue why it unlocked this time and never did before. I hope to God I never have to unlock it again.
Also, it appears that in the bootloader, ADT is NOT working but Fastboot is! (now)

You realize that the two command line interfaces (ADB and fastboot) don't work in the same state, right? ADB is for use in recovery and while booted, whereas fastboot only works in bootloader. It sounds to me like everything is working exactly as it should.
I'm no expert or anything, but I always assumed that they were two different ways to interact with your device while it is in different states. If I'm mistaken, someone please correct me.

krdu said:
Actually, the answer to that question is "Yes, and no." I was not aware that Fastboot only worked in the bootloader, but I could never get it to work there either. However, when I copied the previously posted listings I was not in the bootloader, I was in normal booted mode.
I then went and tried it in the bootloader, to copy listings to post, and here's what I got!
C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030\sdk\platform-tools>adb devices (In normal Mode)
List of devices attached
0315c2d60935c160 device
C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030\sdk\platform-tools>adb reboot bootloader (rebooted to Bootloader)
C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030\sdk\platform-tools>adb devices
List of devices attached
C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot devices
0315c2d60935c160 fastboot
C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot oem unlock
...
OKAY [ 41.215s]
finished. total time: 41.215s
C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030\sdk\platform-tools>
As you can see it unlocked the phone but I have absolutely no clue why it unlocked this time and never did before. I hope to God I never have to unlock it again.
Also, it appears that in the bootloader, ADT is NOT working but Fastboot is! (now)
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ADB is used in android and the recovery.
Fastboot is used only in the bootloader.

[Q] mac fastboot not finding device

This seems very much to be a driver problem. Everything I find says Mac needs no driver for this device though.
dab works fine. android file transfer seems the device file structure fine. only thing not working, is when the device goes into fastboot mode, "fast boot devices" returns nothing. "fastboot oem unlock" sits and 'waiting for device' and never goes any further.
What's going wrong?

Blario said:
This seems very much to be a driver problem. Everything I find says Mac needs no driver for this device though.
dab works fine. android file transfer seems the device file structure fine. only thing not working, is when the device goes into fastboot mode, "fast boot devices" returns nothing. "fastboot oem unlock" sits and 'waiting for device' and never goes any further.
What's going wrong?
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no driver's necessary, maybe your sdk installation is an old version and needs to be updated for kitkat?

fastboot is 1 word, not 2 as you have listed
you would execute this in the terminal:
./fastboot devices
( might be ./fastboot-mac devices )

ilanzo82 said:
no driver's necessary, maybe your sdk installation is an old version and needs to be updated for kitkat?
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Yeah… not working at all. adb can see the device. I've never seen the mac fastboot see it. Also, it's fully updated to API 19.
Zepius said:
fastboot is 1 word, not 2 as you have listed
you would execute this in the terminal:
./fastboot devices
( might be ./fastboot-mac devices )
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autocorrect keeps changing to two words in text boxes other than terminal. It's not finding anything. Others have seen different? That'd be shocking to me. With no drivers installed?

Blario said:
Yeah… not working at all. adb can see the device. I've never seen the mac fastboot see it. Also, it's fully updated to API 19.
autocorrect keeps changing to two words in text boxes other than terminal. It's not finding anything. Others have seen different? That'd be shocking to me. With no drivers installed?
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I've used both adb and fastboot on a Mac for my Nexus 5, Nexus 4 and Nexus 7.
No drivers needed.
If you have adb and fastboot in the same directory and you can use adb without issues then fastboot should work as long as you've rebooted into the bootloader.
If it's still not working maybe take a look at this writeup about setting up adb and fastboot on a Mac... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237
Good luck!
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app

chef_christoph said:
I've used both adb and fastboot on a Mac for my Nexus 5, Nexus 4 and Nexus 7.
No drivers needed.
If you have adb and fastboot in the same directory and you can use adb without issues then fastboot should work as long as you've rebooted into the bootloader.
If it's still not working maybe take a look at this writeup about setting up adb and fastboot on a Mac... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237
Good luck!
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app
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Because I'm on API 19, that means I've already updated the SDK as far as is possible. ADB works. fastboot doesn't. What nexus 5 fastboot driver actually works?

[Q] Bootloader Unlocking Issue

So this is a bit weird but here goes. I already knew it was damned easy to unlock the bootloaders for Nexus 5s( usually), so I figured why not give it a go. Downloaded the sdk, enabled usb debugging, opened cmd, typed adb devices and yada yada. I get to the point where I reboot the device into fastboot via the cmd, type in fastboot oem unlock andddd........nada. Literally nothing happens, it just says waiting for devices in the cmd, but changes nothing on the Nexus 5. Anyone keen on what the problem might be?

boomvausstat said:
So this is a bit weird but here goes. I already knew it was damned easy to unlock the bootloaders for Nexus 5s( usually), so I figured why not give it a go. Downloaded the sdk, enabled usb debugging, opened cmd, typed adb devices and yada yada. I get to the point where I reboot the device into fastboot via the cmd, type in fastboot oem unlock andddd........nada. Literally nothing happens, it just says waiting for devices in the cmd, but changes nothing on the Nexus 5. Anyone keen on what the problem might be?
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If it says "waiting for devices", it means it cant see the device. When you boot into bootloader, the first command you trype should be "fastboot devices".
I would recommend ditching the SDK and uninstalling the drivers then setting your computer up the way I satet in my "Adb and fastboot. What is it?" thread, which you can get to via my signature link

rootSU said:
If it says "waiting for devices", it means it cant see the device. When you boot into bootloader, the first command you trype should be "fastboot devices".
I would recommend ditching the SDK and uninstalling the drivers then setting your computer up the way I satet in my "Adb and fastboot. What is it?" thread, which you can get to via my signature link
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I'll try your method and see what happens
Update: It worked, thanks!!!