Related
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850898
Anyone try this and have it working? Suggestions?
Yes. It works as advertised.
droidroidz said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850898
Anyone try this and have it working? Suggestions?
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If you have problems with moving files, you can use Root Explorer to move them. Watch out for typos on the last step. Other than that, it definitely works. I have done it many times.
idk..
I did this, and everything worked up to the last step.
It read no errors, but nothing worked.
I figured out that it didn't actually create the directory, so I created it with rootexplorer, copied the file in, and then when i restarted my phone was bricked D:
I've since exchanged it, but I'm gonna hold off for official support before I try again.
vluhd said:
I did this, and everything worked up to the last step.
It read no errors, but nothing worked.
I figured out that it didn't actually create the directory, so I created it with rootexplorer, copied the file in, and then when i restarted my phone was bricked D:
I've since exchanged it, but I'm gonna hold off for official support before I try again.
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You probably jumped the gun there. These phones are actually pretty hard to truly brick unless you flash something to the "phone" in Odin. What directory were you creating? All of the directories that you are trying to work with are already there. All you have to do is put two files on your sdcard, move one of them to /system/xbin and then flash flash the other. I've done this probably 50 times in the last month and with the exception of a typo the very first time, I haven't had a single problem.
Don't use SuperOneClick... I had problem after problem when I used it to root. "de-rooted" (not sure that's a word) it with SuperOneClick then used Z4root. Everything worked perfectly after that. Also I was making a mistake when trying this step I think - "adb push path/to/recovery.bin /sdcard/recovery.bin" I was stupidly starting adb shell first then trying to run adb push. Hope that helps some.
I am debating rooting also, just a bit hesitant and reading everything i can for now. Which is the best root method so far as i can tell there about 20 different variants.
droidroidz said:
I am debating rooting also, just a bit hesitant and reading everything i can for now. Which is the best root method so far as i can tell there about 20 different variants.
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Everyone has their own favorite. Personally I use both SOC and Z4, depending on where I'm at. I've never had a problem with either. Good choice, though, reading everything that you can find.
droidroidz said:
I am debating rooting also, just a bit hesitant and reading everything i can for now. Which is the best root method so far as i can tell there about 20 different variants.
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i dont know what you are reading but with regards to the US Cellular Samsung Captivate there is O N E method and really only 1 method.
SuperOneClick 1.55 which can be downloaded right here at XDA.
its pretty friggin dummy proof really.
And just incase you were thinking rooting gets you everything (like 3 of my coworkers) rooting just unlocks the door, its up to you whether you want to walk thru and start installed and flashing mods but jsut to ROOT the phone allows you to do things not being rooted will not.
v_lestat said:
i dont know what you are reading but with regards to the US Cellular Samsung Captivate there is O N E method and really only 1 method.
SuperOneClick 1.55 which can be downloaded right here at XDA.
its pretty friggin dummy proof really.
And just incase you were thinking rooting gets you everything (like 3 of my coworkers) rooting just unlocks the door, its up to you whether you want to walk thru and start installed and flashing mods but jsut to ROOT the phone allows you to do things not being rooted will not.
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Actually I SOC didn't work well for me. z4 worked perfectly on my Mesmerize. I had problems with SOC.
icantplay said:
Don't use SuperOneClick... I had problem after problem when I used it to root. "de-rooted" (not sure that's a word) it with SuperOneClick then used Z4root. Everything worked perfectly after that. Also I was making a mistake when trying this step I think - "adb push path/to/recovery.bin /sdcard/recovery.bin" I was stupidly starting adb shell first then trying to run adb push. Hope that helps some.
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my friend no offense, but if you had problems with superoneclick then you got problems.....
the biggest problem is the creators instructions, he tells you to disable usb debugging then to enable it when it says waiting for device... to bad you cant because the usb cable is plugged in and you cant do anything like that when the cable is plugged in.
i leave debugging enabled because it needs to be on to run the root.
30 seconds later i am rooted,, easy as that.
It's totally cool that it worked for you.
I'm just saying that I followed the instructions of SOC (not that there are any instructions, you just click on the big ROOT button) and then tried to install Clockworkmod.
I could not get anything to work properly. I then used z4 and it worked.
I'm happy to hear that it worked for you though but "I have no problems" not sure why you have to go there.
You realize that there are lots of reasons why something may work on your phone and not mine right? Also if you want to get picky you called it the US Cellular "Captivate". If it's from U.S. Cellular then it's the "Mesmerize". Maybe that's why SOC worked for you and not me...
I also had problems with the SOC method of rooting my Mesmerize... It looked like it worked but the method for flashing CWM wouldn't work. Kept getting access denied errors. Z4root worked like a charm though. Don't know why, don't especially care either way.
Sent from my Samsung Mesmerize using XDA App.
Does z4root install superuser.apk and buysbox? Also with z4root which version of superuser.apk does it install, I noticed the creator has updated the apk recently here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828
Okay. I am a virgin rooter, but I have I have been following the various threads for awhile and I am ready to take the plunge. Love the Xoom but would like to be able to read-write micro-SD and have better USB access to external storage and devices (and tinker with OC, etc). I find instructions for various configurations, but not mine. The forum help looks terrific but I would like to start down the correct path. Can anyone point me to a proven method for my configuration (US 3G 3.2 stock)?
Thanks in advance.
Yesterday'sDog said:
Okay. I am a virgin rooter, but I have I have been following the various threads for awhile and I am ready to take the plunge. Love the Xoom but would like to be able to read-write micro-SD and have better USB access to external storage and devices (and tinker with OC, etc). I find instructions for various configurations, but not mine. The forum help looks terrific but I would like to start down the correct path. Can anyone point me to a proven method for my configuration (US 3G 3.2 stock)?
Thanks in advance.
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I have the WI-FI only version of the HJT85B and I used the root Guide found here -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1170760 --
it was pretty straight forwards and as long as you do ever step as he says, it comes out exactly like it should (I am typing on it now and I have only had one problem that was fixed by using Rom Manager [Clockwork] Permisson fix, rebooted the tablet and wala everythign is hunky dorry and I got my SDcard permisson fixer at -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1173195 -- have yet to have any troubles with that APK I hope that I have helped you out and good luck to rooting your xoom! Dont do what I did and follow a friends advice as well as the tutorial haha... i got stuck on the first step cause of him haha!(and that was 2 days of not so much fun haha)
Good luck and let us know if it worked for you ^_^ (as this is a WIFI Only tutorial, but we ahve the say model number so I do not know how this can be any different?)
ALSO A note for the wise and future readers! OTA UPDATES that get pushed out by your 3G carrier CAN Brick yoru tablet if it has SU on it, as well as ANY UPDATE So anyone that is new to this please make sure that before you allow the update, you deroot/de-su your tablet to stock and then allow the update ^_^
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I have the WI-FI only version of the HJT85B and I used the root Guide found here -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1170760 --
it was pretty straight forwards and as long as you do ever step as he says, it comes out exactly like it should (I am typing on it now and I have only had one problem that was fixed by using Rom Manager [Clockwork] Permisson fix, rebooted the tablet and wala everythign is hunky dorry and I got my SDcard permisson fixer at -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1173195 -- have yet to have any troubles with that APK I hope that I have helped you out and good luck to rooting your xoom! Dont do what I did and follow a friends advice as well as the tutorial haha... i got stuck on the first step cause of him haha!(and that was 2 days of not so much fun haha)
Good luck and let us know if it worked for you ^_^ (as this is a WIFI Only tutorial, but we ahve the say model number so I do not know how this can be any different?)
ALSO A note for the wise and future readers! OTA UPDATES that get pushed out by your 3G carrier CAN Brick yoru tablet if it has SU on it, as well as ANY UPDATE So anyone that is new to this please make sure that before you allow the update, you deroot/de-su your tablet to stock and then allow the update ^_^
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Thanks. I will read and reread (several times) before attempting. Probably won't get to it until this weekend. I'm a bit anxious about using the wifi instructions on a three-G. We'll see what happens...
I'll go out on a limb here and add that YD, may be like myself, I read the instructions tonight, I'm in the same boat, but when I say I'm a Virg. rooter, I mean that I'm I'm totally new to Linux/android and the instructions still don't make sense.
Sooo, is there a dummy version that fills in some of the little details? What I got out of the post was that all the downloads go on your laptop or desktop and after setting things up on ur PC you attach ur xoom via USB? That really is the extent of my understanding.
Michaelaw
I'm not much more experienced than you virgins, but I have rooted my xoom and have uploaded a different rom. It was a lot of trial and error. Mostly error. I'd be happy to talk to either of you on google talk and walk you through it if you have any questions. Again I'm not a pro, but some of the instructions are intimidating for the first-timers, and maybe I can help make some sense to it. My gtalk is radi0chik. the 0 is a zero.
-Melissa
If you are willing to downgrade I posted a possible solution at the end of this thread: http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/motorola-xoom-development/8693-xoom-3g-3-2-first-root-2.html
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Have you tried this link?
http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/...-update-your-3g-xoom-3-2-directions-file.html
If you already rooted I followed the instructions under the header "You Must Use this nandroid backup if you are running a non stock Rom. This is already Rooted"
All you're doing there is upgrading the recovery then restoring a backup for 3.2 that is rooted. No wipe needed. It just restores the files you need to be on 3.2. Once I was done it stopped nagging me to do the 3.2 update & said I was up to date.
Done!
I finally got around to trying to root my 3G 3.2 stock. I used the updated tutorial from jase33 at this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1170760
I had a few minor issues that I was able to resolve without too much difficulty (slow and steady). I see at least one other poster on that thread had a similar issue.
[oshizzle1991] "I was able to unlock my bootloader, but when i try and flash the rootboot.img, i get this error "error: cannot load "rootboot.img"" any ideas? i'm very experienced with adb and rooting lol, its not like i dont have adb or fastboot set up. any help would be appreciated!"
I found a solution but I wasn't able to post it on that thread (Developer's) because I am a newb. Here's what worked for me. After receiving the same error message (several times), I typed this in at the command prompt:
cd C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools
THEN I continued with the tutorial from where I had been stuck::
fastboot flash boot 3Grootboot.img
It was smooth sailing the rest of the way.
Big THANKS to jase33.
Hi, guys.
(Obs.: The really Important Text is Highlighted )
It's been the hardest 4 days of the year...
first the decision between 3 Tablets, then, i spent a lot of money on a Xoom(i do not regret!!!) and the last, Root, or not to Root, that's the question!
Well, i've been reading threads in here and out, looking for knowledge about rooting the Xoom, and from the most i was able to learn about is that it's an "easy" process, but, in other hand you do have to flash things on to the Xoom, and modify it, "internaly", not that easy like my Samsung Galaxy Ace, with the One Click...
So, it generated some questions to me.
I have some experience with Android devices, since i've got my Motorola CliqXT(Quench, in here), and had to flash another devices Android 2.1, several times.
But when it comes to Xoom, it's a bit differente; 2 reasons: 1- I spent U$700 on it; 2- It's a lot different from what i did before to root CliqXT and Ace;
So, please, excuse me if those questions are that noob.
Let's begin...
My Xoom (MZ604) is WiFi only, bought in Brazil, and came with stock 3.1 rom.(build number h.6.4-20)(Obs.: As i read, a lot of ppl was saying that for each version of the device is a different Root method, it's correct?)
1- I want to root my device, will i be able to "un-root" it, and lock it again?;
2- I tried to boot my Xoom in to Recovery Mode, but it stuck on the Moto logo, and only reboot after i pressed Volume Up + Power... no Android logo, nothing. How do i manage to Unlock it?
3- When i first rooted my ClipXT, i back upd my rom with nandroid, in case to let it to the warranty... Is there a way to make the same with the Xoom??
I want to appologize for the long and noob text, but maybe it can help other newcomers aswell.
So, after all, admins, feel free to delete/close this thread if you think it's useless or something.
And thanks for all who can help. =)
n4ndoz said:
Hi, guys.
(Obs.: The really Important Text is Highlighted )
It's been the hardest 4 days of the year...
first the decision between 3 Tablets, then, i spent a lot of money on a Xoom(i do not regret!!!) and the last, Root, or not to Root, that's the question!
Well, i've been reading threads in here and out, looking for knowledge about rooting the Xoom, and from the most i was able to learn about is that it's an "easy" process, but, in other hand you do have to flash things on to the Xoom, and modify it, "internaly", not that easy like my Samsung Galaxy Ace, with the One Click...
So, it generated some questions to me.
I have some experience with Android devices, since i've got my Motorola CliqXT(Quench, in here), and had to flash another devices Android 2.1, several times.
But when it comes to Xoom, it's a bit differente; 2 reasons: 1- I spent U$700 on it; 2- It's a lot different from what i did before to root CliqXT and Ace;
So, please, excuse me if those questions are that noob.
Let's begin...
My Xoom (MZ604) is WiFi only, bought in Brazil, and came with stock 3.1 rom.(build number h.6.4-20)(Obs.: As i read, a lot of ppl was saying that for each version of the device is a different Root method, it's correct?)
1- I want to root my device, will i be able to "un-root" it, and lock it again?;
2- I tried to boot my Xoom in to Recovery Mode, but it stuck on the Moto logo, and only reboot after i pressed Volume Up + Power... no Android logo, nothing. How do i manage to Unlock it?
3- When i first rooted my ClipXT, i back upd my rom with nandroid, in case to let it to the warranty... Is there a way to make the same with the Xoom??
I want to appologize for the long and noob text, but maybe it can help other newcomers aswell.
So, after all, admins, feel free to delete/close this thread if you think it's useless or something.
And thanks for all who can help. =)
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Check out this guide to set-up adb and to unlock and root your Xoom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1249798
You can use the adb lite version contributed by Mandelbrot.benoit (about half-way down) to make it easier.
Use the Universal Xoom Root method which will work for all Xooms, as promised.
You will need an sdcard. You can format it in an android phone--that seems to work. Takeyour time, get everything set up in advance and you will do fine. The Xoom is pretty tough. Just don't do anything crazy.
Oh, and you can unroot and relock if you really want too, but you will need the correct stock images from motodev.
okantomi said:
Check out this guide to set-up adb and to unlock and root your Xoom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1249798
You can use the adb lite version contributed by Mandelbrot.benoit (about half-way down) to make it easier.
Use the Universal Xoom Root method which will work for all Xooms, as promised.
You will need an sdcard. You can format it in an android phone--that seems to work. Takeyour time, get everything set up in advance and you will do fine. The Xoom is pretty tough. Just don't do anything crazy.
Oh, and you can unroot and relock if you really want too, but you will need the correct stock images from motodev.
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Thanks for answering me, man.
I had no time to come back in here, on the last weeks.
Buz trip... =)
I will try your guide, man. I now have time, and certainly need to root it, in order to put my 1 tera storage to work on this device. And, to run a C/C++ compiler on it!! =)
Thanks a lot for the help, bud.
n4ndoz said:
Thanks for answering me, man.
I had no time to come back in here, on the last weeks.
Buz trip... =)
I will try your guide, man. I now have time, and certainly need to root it, in order to put my 1 tera storage to work on this device. And, to run a C/C++ compiler on it!! =)
Thanks a lot for the help, bud.
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You're welcome, man. Good luck!
Hello,
I have heard about a phone being rooted or not rooted for sometime now and I decided to look into what it meant today. I've decided that I would like to root my LG Optimus V after reading quite a few articles regarding why I should root the phone. I am hoping to get rid of the unnecessary applications that can not be moved to the SD card; it stops me from downloading apps that I'd like to have.
I saw the guide to rooting this phone and I am good at following instructions and have more than average computer experience but I don't know anything about the android system or cell phone rooting.
Under the what you need, I am embarrassed to admit that I don't know what "ADB installed and working" is! I definitely want to learn more and attempt this but am unsure what to do next. Take it on? Some of what I have read about this is almost like another language. I appreciate any and all of your assistance.
cs.
I am on my phone, so it's hard to give you links, but in the Android developers, there is a guidde for setting up ADB. The most hardest part is wait the download time and slow instalation process to make it running. You need a 60 MB file, install it (the longest thing), and some files, Wich are less than 10 MB, extract it to the right folder and you're done.
Sent from my U20i using xda premium
Don't do something if you're not sure that it will succeed. Rooting caused me to soft brick my Samsung Galaxy S and I barely managed to save it. There's no guarantee that it will save you if it happens. Just warning you. If you root your device however, you do get a whole new experience of Android. Weigh this out, and try it.
Optimus V huh?
If its anything like the Optimus T, it can easily be rooted by just downloading z4root app and running it
Edit: if its running 2.2.1, z4root works. but if the firmware is 2.2.2 and beyond, then ADB is your method
Do your research. If you decide to do anything to your phone I repeat do your research. Google is your best friends, literally type your question when you have one and find the answer. Get a notepad read threads, watch youtube "how to's" using google put in quotes "HOW TO ROOT" "HOW TO _____" etc. Don't attempt anything till your sure and if something goes wrong don't make the mistake of thinking well I'll do this, this makes sence. You can easily brick your phone doing whAT you think "makes sence" last write the steps down on your note pad with links etc. Make instructions for yourself. If you do all this and you still aren't sure then you aren't ready
Im a noob just read around on the site a lot and take on the task when you feel comfty I've got a hang of it in about a week or so.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1058431
Easy guide to ADB setup with screenies
the best method i know of is to use super one click root a simple google search will find you the program easily. I have rooted several devices with no fails using this method
Rooted Devices:
-Zte Blade
-Vodafone 858
-samsung galaxy s2
-motorola droid x
-and more
The process only involves this
1) Switch on usb debugging rom the phones settings
2) connect the usb to the phone and pc
3) click the root button on the program wait for it to root
4) reboot the phone and you will have rooted the device
a good way to make sure that you have root access on your phone is to download root checker rom the market, this app will tell you if you have root access or not mate
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
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mike21pr said:
Optimus V huh?
If its anything like the Optimus T, it can easily be rooted by just downloading z4root app and running it
Edit: if its running 2.2.1, z4root works. but if the firmware is 2.2.2 and beyond, then ADB is your method
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Thanks to all for your replies; much appreciated!
Mike,
For some reason, I thought I was not 2.2.2 but the phone was upstairs when I checked this message so I wasn't sure. Of course, since it is more difficult to do, I DO HAVE 2.2.2. !
I hadn't seen the new posts yet as I've been moved to this forum (Sorry I didn't get that right!) and I see that killall has provided the link to ADB I was going to ask for. I see that there are other posts, too, and I will definitely read them now.
One other question! If I get stuck somewhere, which part of the forum do I need? Not that I expect to but it's best to be prepared!
Thanks, again!
cs.
Hello all and thanks again to all of you for your input.
Fanboy_Hunter - Thank you for all of the good, sensible advice. I have bookmarked so many pages at this point that it is all spinning in my head. I need to go through them and compare for consistency and try to understand the why's behind the how's! Also, thank you for what should have been obvious - using YouTube videos; I just use them for music and when someone sends me something funny; I've never thought of You Tube as a "How to" source. A big thank you for that.
Deromeh - It was certainly good to hear that someone else was in a similar situation and was able to catch on within a week. It gives me some hope . . .
killall - Thank you for the link to ADB; I haven't followed it yet but I had already typed my previous post and just before I hit enter to submit it, I saw your link. Much appreciated.
Kannibalism - As I mentioned above, I have been to numerous websites and can't keep them straight - yet! I do remember my phone being on a list of phones that I can use Super One Click with but underneath the list, it was suggested I try another way first. I kept looking for my phone's directions on that website but couldn't find them. Time to re-research. Any idea why they'd say it's on the list for Super One Click and then to try something else first? I'll try to find the quote on that one.
I did try to find out if my phone is rooted or not by using a program downloaded to my phone from the Android Market called Connectbot. The directions from the website were to follow the directions with the download carefully and I would end up with either a * or a #; one meaning rooted and the other not rooted. (I could be wrong about the * and # - it could have been different symbols.) There were no instructions with the download and the screen that comes up is nothing I am even slightly familiar with; it asks me to "Use the quick-connect box to connect to a host." Totally unfamiliar with that.
Can you suggest a simple program to see if my phone is rooted or not?
Sorry for the length of the post; please know I appreciate the feedback!
cs.
Citsme said:
Hello all and thanks again to all of you for your input.
Fanboy_Hunter - Thank you for all of the good, sensible advice. I have bookmarked so many pages at this point that it is all spinning in my head. I need to go through them and compare for consistency and try to understand the why's behind the how's! Also, thank you for what should have been obvious - using YouTube videos; I just use them for music and when someone sends me something funny; I've never thought of You Tube as a "How to" source. A big thank you for that.
Deromeh - It was certainly good to hear that someone else was in a similar situation and was able to catch on within a week. It gives me some hope . . .
killall - Thank you for the link to ADB; I haven't followed it yet but I had already typed my previous post and just before I hit enter to submit it, I saw your link. Much appreciated.
Kannibalism - As I mentioned above, I have been to numerous websites and can't keep them straight - yet! I do remember my phone being on a list of phones that I can use Super One Click with but underneath the list, it was suggested I try another way first. I kept looking for my phone's directions on that website but couldn't find them. Time to re-research. Any idea why they'd say it's on the list for Super One Click and then to try something else first? I'll try to find the quote on that one.
I did try to find out if my phone is rooted or not by using a program downloaded to my phone from the Android Market called Connectbot. The directions from the website were to follow the directions with the download carefully and I would end up with either a * or a #; one meaning rooted and the other not rooted. (I could be wrong about the * and # - it could have been different symbols.) There were no instructions with the download and the screen that comes up is nothing I am even slightly familiar with; it asks me to "Use the quick-connect box to connect to a host." Totally unfamiliar with that.
Can you suggest a simple program to see if my phone is rooted or not?
Sorry for the length of the post; please know I appreciate the feedback!
cs.
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Simple program to check root is this mate: click here
As for super one click saying that the phone should be rooted in another way i have no idea why maybe because a dev has fixed an app to root the phone
for example when rooting my zte blade the method that i was supposed to use was using a modified app i skipped the app and used super one click to root. I did this because i have more confidence using super one click than a modified app.
When rooting a phone there will be no extra benefits when using another method since once the phone has been rooted they have all the same benefits
Hello fellow xoom owners... I've had my xoom for awhile now but was hesitant to root because of nagging wife and children who also use xoom. But I'm a "rooter" and I can't take it anymore ...lol. I'm not new to rooting except for xoom as I'm not experienced in adb and what not... so if anyone can help I would be greatly appreciative. I've looked at plenty of tutorials and only found a select few that are simple but losing data is a "requirement"... Anyways as stated earlier any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Idk how I got here...
You will lose data because when you fastboot unlock it wipes the xoom. What you can do is back up your internal data n your computer. After youre done rooting put everything back. Your apps will have to be redownloaded from the play store.
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What version of Android are you on?
Currently I'm on 4.1.1 jr003h...
Idk how I got here...
Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1420351
Its for the galaxy nexus but should work for a Xoom. Basically with 4.0+ we can now do full backups without needing to be unlocked/rooted, you just need adb to be set up.
Thanks for the link. But I'm not really familiar with adb. Guess I am a noob lol
idk how I got here...
treezy26 said:
Thanks for the link. But I'm not really familiar with adb. Guess I am a noob lol
idk how I got here...
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There's no reason to fear adb. It's very easy to set up and to use. After installation, you basically copy-paste the instructions. When I say it's easy, I mean it, last week I didn't have any idea of the existence of adb. An hour after I read about it, I managed to start using it. It's that easy!
I paste you the links I found useful (basically how to use it and how to install it).
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=ADB
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Howto:_Install_the_Android_SDK
I think I'm going to try to make a complete backup this weekend, just to see how much time it takes. But my device is already unlocked and rooted, so I suppose if you decide to try it, it would be on your risk.
Thanks for the links. As soon as I get home I'll read it and see where to go from there. If I'm brave enough to go through with it lol
idk how I got here...
Just word of advice, if you're rooting for the hell of rooting it and you don't need it, I did say (from personal opinion) forget it.
Ok on topic, adb is fairly safe I never heard of anyone bricking their device using adb commands unless they moved some system files (don't know if that's even possible with no root).