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[Xoom General] Big_Ted:
Am I right in thinking this is just for US Xoom's

If so a note saying that might be useful to stop non US rooting with wrong files.
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
Yes, this thread is currently focused on the US Xoom models only. I will add a note about this right now. Thanks!

I might get into adding the other Xoom models to my list in the near future when my thread is more complete. Until then, I apologize for that.

If someone were to help me with the other models outside of the US, I could finish this much faster. Just the US models alone is a lot of work. :)

EDIT: Added US only model notes to thread. Thank you! I should have added that in right away.
[Xoom General] okantomi:
How would you prefer submissions? You are doing a tremendous job. I know you need help.
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
Thanks for the compliment! :)

I would actually prefer people to PM me either working links to a direct download or working links to a thread that has the files I need. I'll put the people who helped me in a special thanks section of the thread to give credit to them. :)
[Xoom General] Barsky:
Just want to double-check before I plow away at this...as to getting completely back to stock for a return or warranty work, we do not need to create images of stock. just use the images in the first post? This will put back the stock 3e recovery and everything?

Thanks
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
It's recommended that you flash the stock images found at the Motodev website and then re-lock the bootloader for a return or warranty work. Especially since being rooted voids the warranty. That's why it's important to use the official stock images from Motodev before doing anything like this. It's said that they will never know you had been rooted in the first place by using this method, thus the warranty was never voided. Hope this was the answer you were looking for.
[Xoom General] Barsky:
Wait, diablo from Samsung Captivate roms? dude, you always rock :-)

"before"? wouldn't images be used after to return it to factory condition? again, just going ultra-safe mode here :-)

Thanks, as always!
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
The stock images provided by Motodev will get you back to a completely stock factory Rom, but your bootloader will still be unlocked, which the retailers will be able to tell. You''ll want to flash the image file to get back to a factory stock Rom, and then run the Fastboot commands on their website to lock the bootloader back up. Thus the end result is: a factory stock Rom, a locked bootloader, and no trace of root. It's just as you bought it from the retailer out of the box.

I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for, but it's good info nonetheless. :)
[Xoom General] Barsky:
Got it. Thanks much
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
Ok good! I was sort of confused at what you were asking... I guess I did good. ;)
[Xoom General] Barsky:
hmm. I've rooted a few tabs before (Acer a500, gal tab 10.1, asus transformer) but this is the first one that went south on me :-)

Unlocking, a breeze.

Rooting following link on 1st post seems to have me just sitting on the Dual Core logo screen.

Do I need to whip out those returning to stock instructions? :\
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
I apologize if it didn't work. This was the method used when Honeycomb first came out back when it was 3.0. I am not aware of any other ways to root, and it should be the same for all. I have been rooted since the 3.0 days. There are 2 separate ways to root though depending on if you have the Wifi or the 3G model. The wrong root method will result in an softbrick, so please be sure you use the correct root method.
[Xoom General] Barsky:
No problem. Returning it to factory default was a breeze. It is now 3.01, so I will try again. Is 3.1 and 3.2 going to unroot it?
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
If you flash the official stock 3.1 or 3.2 update, it will lose root, but it you install Tiamat or a prerooted stock Rom, you'll be fine.

Also: I am updating the root section.
[Xoom General] Barsky:
Thank you. Will have a look.
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
The rooting your Xoom section now has proper links to the specific model and Honeycomb version. No problems should happen now. All versions are listed to prevent any confusion, bootloops, or softbricks. :)
[Xoom General] Barsky:
Just got past the rooting where I was stuck before. I had the wrong download. The file size was wrong.

Thanks again!!!
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
You're welcome! Glad you got that sorted out. :)
[Xoom General] okantomi:
Just wanted to bump this valuable thread in diablo2224's absence. Does anyone know how we can make this a sticky?
[Xoom General] JCMX:
Double check the build numbers for 3.2... My 3g Xoom build number just went to HTJ85B with the received update to 3.2.

Great thread! Thanks for all your work.
[Xoom General] champers:
You have got to be a dozen kinds of stupid to use your tablet dataplan with wireless tether for root users.
[Xoom General] okantomi:
Excuse me? What post are you responding to?
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
Hmm... well although it is not directly related to the Xoom, this is a handy tool to have regardless. I have the 3G Xoom, but I do do have it activated for 3G use. Thus, when I'm away from home I use the tether app for root users on my phone to give my Xoom 3G access.
[Xoom General] champers:
The main post's suggestion to install it on your tablet.
[Xoom General] willverduzco:
I think a sticky is in order. ;)

Nice work.

Edit: And I'm very glad you did not post this in Development. :)
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
Many apologies. I was trying to cram in as much information as fast as I could into this thread before I went away for a few days. I forgot about making a note about this... I am still away for another few days, but I will correct the main post and add in more information as soon as I get back.

Thanks so much for making it into a sticky! Being away for a bit... I was afraid it would get lost in the long list of threads. :)

Oh, and of course I didn't put it in the Development section... I know better now. ;)
[Xoom General] Audionut11:
Nice work. This should make it a lot easier for those new to xoom modding.
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
Hi guys! Please continue to PM me stuff while I'm away, I appreciate that! And don't forget to post on this newly stickied thread thanks to you guys. :)

Also, I will be returning sometime around Monday night, which is the 15th. I'll be updating the thread at that time, no worries. Thanks all!
[Xoom General] alexaxis:
bro, this is wonderful. however, i am facing a problem that i am on stock 3.2 xoom verizon 3g. how can i get root access of this one?
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
I made a quick link update for you. The root section for the 3.2 3G Xoom is now made available. It's actually the same link as the 3.2 Wifi model as well, because the thread shows you how to root both. I almost forgot about that until I checked that thread again. Thanks for the reminder!
[Xoom General] brunnogama:
Hey man!

nice work!

But, I have a Wifi Xoom. I tried to root my 3.1 android, but i´m stuck on duacl core logo´s.. it´s looping....

What U have to do? I did everything like you post.
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
Hmm... it's hard to say what went wrong while you tried to root your 3.1 Wifi Xoom. I cannot say for sure, but I would go into the appropriate thread that I have given in the original post for the 3.1 Wifi Xoom rooting, and post about it there. I can help as much as I can, but I don't have a Wifi Xoom to test. Maybe someone in that thread can give you the appropriate answer. Sorry about that.

Also, try this other rooting thread for 3.1 Wifi Xoom's, and let me know if that works... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1130996
[Xoom General] durrence:
I had the same trouble. I resolved it by going to a slower computer. I don't know why this helped, maybe something to do with the timing.

Durrence
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
Finally I am back after a short break! I will be updating the thread a little bit at a time right now.

As a side note: It seems a few people were having issues with the 3.1 rooting method listed in the main post. I would highly suggest that you update your Xoom to the 3.2 update before trying to root. You should have no problems rooting once you get the update up and running, and then using the root guide for 3.2 listed in the main post.

Also: Since this thread has become recently become a sticky, the poll question can now be removed. Can a mod please remove the poll question from this thread when they get the chance to? Thanks! :)
[Xoom General] TechnoManiac97:
Guys,I've got an error:device not found issue

USB debugging is on

Look at the picture (to see how it looks)
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
The only thing I can think of at the moment is that you are missing the Motorola USB drivers since it's not recognizing it at all. Please go here and download and install the USB drivers from Motorola: Motorola USB Drivers (for Windows)

Doing so, your computer should then recognize the Xoom as a device and will then work so that you may input the commands of your choice whether it be by ADB or by Fastboot. Hope that helps! If not, report back here and I'll try again. ;)
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
A minor update has been issued. I have edited a few minor things and I have also added in a new section for my other personal threads that I feel would be useful for you guys. It can be found at the very bottom of the original post.

And I am currently working on gathering more links, information, and content to add to the thread, so there will be a much bigger update to follow in the next few days. Total thread completion is now up to about 30%! There is still much to be done. Stay tuned y'all for another update! :)
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
Some more minor updates: Changed thread title to reflect upon all users, edited more text, added a new Xoom Heaven placeholder for my sig until I have the time to make one, split the thread into root and non root sections. Still more to come soon! Now with the decison to add in non root sections, I have put a bit more work onto myself. ;)

So there you have it: My big update involves the non root users. I am working on bringing some content to you guys, don't worry. Stay tuned!
[Xoom General] okantomi:
You are doing a hella job on this. The only thing that would be nice is some way for the non-US Xooms to get hold of their stock images and rooting guides. That's what seems to be needed, judging from the recent requests for help I've seen. Do you have any plans to add those in, or should someone make a new companion master thread addressing those needs?
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
Thanks again! :)

And I do plan on adding in the non-US Xoom rooting guides and such for sure. Sounds like I'll have to try and add those in sooner rather than later. I'll do the best I can.

EDIT: In preparation for them, I have added in sections to the main post for the UK models.
[Xoom General] kokjsch:
WOW!!! this thread is awesome!!!

Thx!!
[Xoom General] okantomi:
You are the best. Now if we could only get people to look here 1st.
[Xoom General] okantomi:
I came across this link to a rooting guide for Euro 3G models:

http://shell9.wordpress.com/2011/08...a-xoom-3g-and-install-honeycomb-3-2/#more-121 on a blog...it's largely culled from xda sources and Tiamat files, (with due credit given) and looking it over, it seems ok. It's kind of hard to put this together from the threads in the Development section right now....
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
Glad you like it. :)

I try my best! I hope I can get people to check here first.

I will be adding this into the main post. Thanks as usual, my friend. :)
[Xoom General] AbsolutZeroGI:
If I weren't also a college student, I would donate something...but you know, expenses and such ;)

Anyway, thank you for the thread. As a soon-to-be Xoom owner (recently turned away from the 10.1 because of oil slick issues and I hate having one port for every function), this was exactly what I was looking for.

This section of the forums will hopefully be up one more member and the general section is down exactly 1 stupid noob question for people to complain about.

I clicked the "thanks" button. Frankly, everyone should :)
[Xoom General] LPHS:
why don't you add the Rouge Recovery in the Recovery section

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1235170
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
Aww, darn. You could probably use a donation as well huh? ;) And it's good to know that this would be useful to you, see as though you are joining the Xoom side.

Sweet! I'm adding that in right now. Thanks! :)

Note To Public: I will be doing a definite thread update in a day or so. I've just been quite busy the past few days and have not been able to give much attention to this thread. Thanks!
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
Thread update, finally! I have updated the Euro section for rooting, edited some text like always, and have now added a nice new app list section that does not require root. Quite a few apps on that list, and I will continue to add in more when I can.

Still more to come! Thanks! :)
[Xoom General] okantomi:
Here's another recommended app that requires root: it's kind of a one stop for all your system tinkering.

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.canvs2321.absolute.system&feature=search_result
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
Oh yeah! I've been running this on my Xoom for awhile now. I wasn't sure if I should add it to the list because of the boot animations and the fonts found within the app. I feel that users probably shouldn't touch the boot animations and the fonts since the app is for phones. I haven't messed with those sections on my Xoom with that app, and I'm not too sure what exactly would be the effect of doing so.

But, now that you reminded me... I will add that in just now. It does have some good tools in it. :)
[Xoom General] okantomi:
Oh, I've changed my fonts and boot animations many times. The bootanimation I'm running takes up the middle third of the screen in landscape, but looks great. Fonts work as expected...fantastic!
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
There we go! Thanks man. I haven't had the chance to sit down and mess with it on the Xoom. I use it on my phone a lot though and it's spectacular. That's great to know that it works just the same on the Xoom!

I'll mess with the fonts then. Cool! Before this I had only found a thread that had a few fonts for the Xoom to flash through CWM, but now that I know I can use this app on my Xoom, that's much better. I think the app should have a Honeycomb version, or at least update the boot animations list for HD on tablets.
[Xoom General] Psychokitty:
Best Xoom thread EVER!

Diablo, as usual you rock! This thread is exemplary of xda forum helpfulness, and you are an exemplary member of ANY internet forum! The way you jump on this for every individual's trouble is wayyyyy beyond expectation out even the most helpful of members.

Great Thanks to you!
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
Awesome way to put it! Thanks a bunch!

I try to go above and beyond to help as many people's as I possibly can. That's my ultimate goal, and it looks like I am succeeding so far. You will see my name a whole lot if you look around these Xoom sections. :)
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
Hey, okantomi: Awesome job with the ADB guide! We needed one of those for real. ADB commands can be confusing for newcomers. And there is not really a good guide out there. +1 to that!

Tell you what: If you could turn that guide into a thread or something I will put it up on the ADB section of this thread with your name on it so that it will not get lost. Eventually it will end up getting buried in this thread at some point in time, ya know. Just looking out. ;)
[Xoom General] knut150:
Diablo, as usual you rock! + 1
[Xoom General] okantomi:
Thanks...I will post a thread separately. Reading this over, I see at least two errors that I need to fix, so I'll do it pretty quick...after my morning coffee, that is!

Update: It's done!
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
Cool, thanks a lot! Your guide is under the ADB section now of Xoom Heaven. :)
[Xoom General] okantomi:
Thanks! You are so quick!
[Xoom General] Psychokitty:
Kinda get the feeling diablo really loves the Xoom... :p
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
Haha indeed I do! Afterall, it is the original Honeycomb tablet. I enjoy the Motorola Android devices, Droid's especially. I have my OG Droid to go right along with my Xoom. Little brother, big brother. ;)

I have had both since they launched and couldn't be happier. The Xoom in reality is a part of the Droid family. I wish they had kept the name branding on it. Droid Xoom sounds more like it. ^^
[Xoom General] shyyour:
Hi

i think i may have bricked my Xoom and any advice will be much appreciated

i have a UK rooted Xoom with Tiamat 2.1 HammerHead. i was having wifi sleep issues, dimmed out screens and market not working, so i decided to go back to tiamat 3.1 (1.4.4). I performed a nanoid backup, wiped all data and cache and flashed the rom.

It reboots and is stuck at the motorola logo. i have tried getting into clockwork recovery but it just shows fastboot and does nothing.

i am really freaking out any help will be much appreciated.
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
Hi there! No worries my friend, as long as you can boot into fastboot you will be just fine. You will just need to reflash the ClockwordMod Recovery file through fastboot. Use this guide: Guide to setting up and using adb/fastboot-unlock, flash custom recovery & root

Go down to section 4 in that guide. That would be your solution.

Use this CWM to flash to using the guide: ClockworkMod 3.2.0.0 (R4c)

And then, install the latest CWM Rouge Recovery found here: CWM Rogue Recovery v1.1

I see you just made an account here just to ask this question. I'm glad you picked me. Hope this resolves your problem. :)
[Xoom General] shyyour:
Thanks diablo2224,

When i try 'fastboot flash recovery recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img' it gives me this -error: cannot load 'recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img'.

i have checked the file is in the same folder as fastboot and it is called exactly the same thing?

What do i do now?
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
Download the provided recovery file I have attached to this post, put it into the appropriate tools folder, and then copy and paste the exact command into your command window as follows: (File and img command already prenamed for you.)

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot flash recovery recovery-solarnz-100611-1150.img

fastboot reboot

Let me know if this works. This is the latest R4c CWM Recovery file I have supplied you with.
[Xoom General] okantomi:
This is the second person to report the "can not load recovery" error. Any ideas? I've looked at the instructions and they look ok. Maybe they should check the MD5 sums, to make sure the files are downloaded intact.
[Xoom General] shyyour:
Thanks a lot, i was able to restore phew.

Pardon me i have some very noob and dumb questions to ask.

1. what is the difference between a Rom and Kernel, and which will you advice i use.

2. Since i have restored, im back to my original problems:

a, My screen dims out and i dont see anything, sometimes i have to reboot just to get the screen working again.

b. i have serious wifi sleep issues, it just goes off and i have to reboot to get it working.

c. My gmail account does not allow me to download any more from the market, i get an error saying cannot purchase. i had to create another account to use to download apps.

Once again im grateful for helping me get my Xoom back up.
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
I think it may have to do with the command name and file name for the boot img. Instead of "fastboot flash recovery recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img", I beleieve it would be "fastboot flash recovery recovery-solarnz-100611-1150.img" for the most current of the R4c recovery. It seemed to do the job for shyyour with the file and command I supplied. That's what I think. :)

That's great to hear that's it's back! Here we go...

1. A Rom is the entire system itself as a whole, meanwhile the kernel is more specific to the processor especially, and other lesser things such as the Wifi module, charging light, etc. I would advice you to use both a custom Rom and a custom kernel if you want the most performance and battery life out of your Xoom.

2. Hmm... some of these problems sound kind of serious. Not sure how to go about the Gmail account issue. I can advice to you stay on your current Rom and do a complete data wipe, cache wipe, as well as a dalvik cache wipe from within the CWM Recovery. Be sure to keep that Nandroid backup just incase, and backup all of your apps with their data only via the Titanium Backup app. A clean new install of the current Rom should remedy most if not all problems. Don't forget: Never restore or backup the system apps, as if there was a problem with them before, restoring them would bring that same problem right back to the new install.

If all else fails: Report back here with any other questions or concerns. :)
[Xoom General] okantomi:
I think you are right about the recovery version. That would do it.Let me check and see if I have an old link in the rooting guide.That's one of the pitfalls of putting things together from spare parts, lol.
[Xoom General] okantomi:
Your dimming issue may be resolved by making sure that auto-rotate is enabled, and just turning your Xoom, from landscape to portraiit or vis versa.

The wifi sleep issue can be resolved by setting wifi sleep to never. Doesn't really use much battery.

The gmail issue? Are you somehow set-up for double verification for your google account? That may keep you from being able to purchase because google is waiting for a second verification. Check your google settings.
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
Thanks for a more detailed answer. You're always there to back me up. :)
[Xoom General] shyyour:
Thanks for the reply, I wiped the data, cache and dalvik cache, then flashed hammer head and tachi in that order. I then restored only the apps and data as you suggested. It worked like a charm and solved all (almost all the issues). I earlier restored apps and system data from titanium backup.

My Xoom is more stable; no more dimmed screens or market issues. I only have wifi issues when the Xoom switches from wifi to mobile data. I have to reboot to get the wifi back, which is way better than what I had before.

I don't know if any else experiences or if there is a better solution this I really don't mind rebooting to get wifi back.

Thanks a lot guys for all the advice.
[Xoom General] shyyour:
Thanks, i flashed hammerhead and tachi and most of my problems were solved. I set wifi sleep to never but when I leave a wifi zone and the Xoom switches to mobile data. It shuts down the wifi and you can only get wifi back by rebooting.
[Xoom General] ebikowa:
awesome :)

expecting update from this thread~
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
I should be updating soon. Currently juggling school and work. No worries! I got this! :)
[Xoom General] Tinninches:
Thanks for all the great info guys, much appreciated
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
It sure has been awhile since I have updated this thread. My apologies. This thread is actually coming close to completion for now. I still need to do some more organizing, but for the most part it's pretty much set up. There is not too much more I can add as far as root things goes for now. I will focus on the non rooters fully now.

This minor thread update includes:

*Removed the other rooting sections. Why? The universal rooting method by Team Tiamat. Less clutter now, and much less confusion for all parties.

*Added a few new links to various sections.

*Edited text even more.

The only sections I am unsure of are the European sections. I don't know if I can personally do all that. If someone has a Euro Xoom, could they please help me out? Thanks! :)
[Xoom General] chris0160:
Thank you for this helped me alot
[Xoom General] notobsessivejustcurious:
I'm thinking about doing a layout like this for the inspire 4g good job with this.