yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xoom Android Development] kfdorman:
I am new to rooting etc, and have followed all of your steps, however I am now stuck with the M logo and the DUAL CORE TECHNOLOGY badge central screen.

My Xoom is a UK 3G Xoom, MZ601. I successfully unlocked the bootloader, connected with adb, then flashed the recovery-tiamat-r4c-100611-1150-cwm image.

I also successfully entered recovery mode and chose to install the xoom-universal-root.zip file I downloaded from this post.

Now I always get stuck at the M logo when trying to boot. It will still boot into recovery mode if you can give me some help as to what I should do from here.

Thanks

karl
[Xoom Android Development] Muffycheeks:
Check and make sure your sd card is locked into place. Sometimes it will pop-up if not seated all the way in. Hope this helps.
[Xoom Android Development] Faberius62:
Hi guys,

I ve realised that the recovery Tiamat is unable to recognize the external microsd card, it is true or not true? if yes, could you please suggest to me a newer recovery that is able to see the microsd card? tks a lot

Fab
[Xoom Android Development] willysp:
CWM 3.2.0 sees the card
[Xoom Android Development] kofrad:
Hopefully I'm not asking a redundant question, but I've got a stock xoom updated to 4.0.4 via ota update. Will this method work for me?

I only ask because I read elsewhere that an ota update places files into /system that prevent a custom recovery from working after unlocking/flashing one. That post also stated that if I have done an ota update I will need to download the stock images and flash them, reboot and then flash a custom recovery.

On one hand I think the unlocking bootloader will remove those /system files but I'm really not sure.

So has anyone successfully used this method to root a mz604 from ota 4.0.4? Just looking for a confirmation before I get into things.

Sent from my Inspire 4G
[Xoom Android Development] elsworth1983:
have i done something wrong

god-WE174AA-ABU-s5306uk god # adb reboot bootloader

god-WE174AA-ABU-s5306uk god # fastboot oem unlock

fastboot: command not found

(on linux mint)
[Xoom Android Development] XxLordxX:
Try using ./fastboot and ./adb instead of them standalone, but first open your sdk folder!
[Xoom Android Development] elsworth1983:
cheers for the quick reply "still getting use to linux" any chance u could dumb it down for me

---------- Post added at 04:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:25 PM ----------

The problem i seem to be having is when the xoom is on i type <adb reboot bootloader> The xoom reboots to the fastboot screen after that no commands work and when i do ADB devices in the terminal the device list is empty ?
[Xoom Android Development] kofrad:
I see in your other thread you've gotten everything working but for future reference adb will only work when the xoom is powered up and running, fastboot only works when you are in the bootloader mode. I ran into some confusion myself with that. Basically adb links up with the actual android operating system and fastboot is only for sending commands to the bootloader. Similar tools, but different functionality and means of operation.
[Xoom Android Development] inspectagadget:
I could use the adb setup and configuring tired up. I have no idea how to even start.
[Xoom Android Development] ross231:
i will be getting a xoom in a few weeks, is this easy to do? can it brick your device?
[Xoom Android Development] Ohleo:
Sorry I am a lil noobish. I can do this on my mac right?

And I can install recovery before it is rooted? lol
[Xoom Android Development] Ohleo:
And i flasg the recovery as well? I don't think the og post says how to use it
[Xoom Android Development] free_man:
links broken

the links to root zips are broken, anyone can post the files pls

and will this method work for singaporean version of 3g+wifi xoom without causing 3g problems? (or any other problems)
[Xoom Android Development] Astrix Ashburn:
I believe they will fix it soon.

Yes..Im running this root with MZ601 Singapore with Starhub network without any problem.

In short: Perfect root!
[Xoom Android Development] ggrant3876:
Universal Root download link is borked for the root.zip.
[Xoom Android Development] free_man:
root files

So anyone who has the files?
[Xoom Android Development] iruiz2:
Here it is: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43942134/Xoom-Universal-Root.zip
[Xoom Android Development] free_man:
thank you
[Xoom Android Development] sonnyjack:
Many thanks for the link..
[Xoom Android Development] guitarguy:
Thanks!
[Xoom Android Development] :
THANK YOU!!!!!!!
[Xoom Android Development] BLACK-ICE:
Anyone have step 2 rooting-update zip file? its dead linked
[Xoom Android Development] Astrix Ashburn:
As posted by iruiz2
[Xoom Android Development] BLACK-ICE:
I'm sorry, I thought Step 2s link was different from the link from the bottom Link, thanks to both of you. Can you also tell me what kernal is the best? I was reading about 4 different ones last night, and they all seem to have there Cons, is it just safe to keep everything stock? I don't plan on doing Rom installs.
[Xoom Android Development] TheGman125:
Can some post all the downloads that I need to root my Xoom?

Sent From NS4G, E4GT, and Mopho all running CM9
[Xoom Android Development] iruiz2:
What do you need that it is not in this thread?

Tapatalking
[Xoom Android Development] jafargio:
Can I use this tool to root Xoom Android 4.0.4

Hi

I use xoom mz604 with android 4.0.4 I have accidentally checked updates and it updated automatically from factory version to 4.0.4.

Now I want to root this. I have never touched the previous version too.

So there is all factory with official updates.

Build number is IMM76

I want to root this version or return to factory version 3.

Will this topic work for me?

Thanks
[Xoom Android Development] XperianceIT:
For some reason my market or play store or whatever its called now days won't let me Dow load anything after doing this.
[Xoom Android Development] kosenn:
Will this work on the xoom family edition?
[Xoom Android Development] TimmSpinn:
Does anyone know when Moto/Google is going to consider the Xoom "End of Life" and stop the OTA updates?

I've been a root/flashaholic with every other Android device I've owned, and it's nagging at me to do my Xoom, but it's still steadily getting OTA updates. And with ICS 4.0.4, it is running so well I don't want to touch it. The only issue I keep having is the Media Storage thing and Play Music "could not play requested track". So I want to root to fix that, and overclock.

If they're gonna EOL this guy soon, I'll root now! Just curious if anyone knows when they plan on cutting the cord on updates.
[Xoom Android Development] bwcorvus:
Tomorrow

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Xoom Android Development] TimmSpinn:
Funny guy.
[Xoom Android Development] rosystreasures:
the links for the tools don't exist...
[Xoom Android Development] Astrix Ashburn:
Check post#363
[Xoom Android Development] Neardood1:
It's probably worth mentioning that the links to the universal root files no longer work. However, i do have a copy on my PC, so if anyone wants it just tell me and i'll see if i can make a post to upload it
[Xoom Android Development] iruiz2:
This link continues to work... :cool:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43942134/Xoom-Universal-Root.zip

Sent from my Xoom
[Xoom Android Development] jafargio:
Will it root MZ604 with Android version 4.0.4

?

Have anyone tried it?
[Xoom Android Development] wesamothman:
Since you have ics already, try to install superuser package and that is it. If not, rooting procedure can be found on xda.
[Xoom Android Development] 4218kris:
c:\android>fastboot flash recovery recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img

error: cannot load 'recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img'

nvm it has to be in the fastboot folder. im used to a dinc
[Xoom Android Development] wesamothman:
You need to give the path to the directory where your recovery image is located.

EX: c:\android>fastboot flash recovery <Path to Recovery on your machine>\recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img

Or,

just put the recovery image under C:\android
[Xoom Android Development] costud:
Please tell me if I must do "fastboot oem unlock" on a xoom that is not bought from a specified carrier (it works with all carriers).

I ask this because I don't want to erase all data from my xoom in the rooting proces.

Thanks!
[Xoom Android Development] MitchRapp:
is there a pre-rooted 3.1 or even 3.2 (!) update for the Canadian XOOM ? I'm on 3.0.1 and get a popup to update to 3.1 every couple of hours...
[Xoom Android Development] okantomi:
Sorry, not possible to unlock without wiping. And you can't root if you don't unlock. Just backup your data to your pc and be prepared to set stuff up again. For us flashaholics, the process becomes quite routine, lol.
[Xoom Android Development] silvinoa:
I want to root my fiancé's Xoom but want to save her data. Any ideas?
[Xoom Android Development] scsa20:
I shall quote someone else

which means you need to backup her data to your computer then unlock the bootloader (which will wipe everything) and flash with root then restore.
[Xoom Android Development] AndyMan386:
hi...

So i have the droid1, and have rooted and unrooted many many times, as well as flashing custom roms on it. I have always been hesitant with my xoom and think i am ready to give it a go. Can anyone clarify what needs to be done in part 1 of the instructions? I guess what gets a little confusing for me is when i root my phone and such, its the sdcard everything goes to, but in this case is it the sd card, or the internal xoom storage?

Any help is appreciated, dont want a paperweight!
[Xoom Android Development] okantomi:
You will put the zip file on your external sdcard to flash from recovery.
[Xoom Android Development] timpychu:
Could someone please confirm that if this method is working on Hong Kong 3g xoom 3.1 without the "32gb Xoom Showing 4GB Total Space" issue???
[Xoom Android Development] Just about right:
I hate asking for help...it's a pride thing and I also don't like being flamed. Like several others I finally figured out the whole unlock method but getting it to do the recovery image is killing me. I am in cmd.exe and type it specifically but I get an "error: cannot load ---file name here---. I have it on the SD card not in any folder. any help would be greatly appreciated.

I stand by waiting patiently.
[Xoom Android Development] rohit3192:
Root with PC

I want to root with PC.Want to root a brand new stock xoom.

I have java and sdk installed.

I want to know where to put recovery-solarnz-XXXXXX-XXXX.img?

i mean inside platform-tools folder or external sd card?
[Xoom Android Development] timpychu:
the Recovery image should be placed in the fastboot folder ;)
[Xoom Android Development] Just about right:
Now I am really lost. I don't have a fast boot folder in my sdk folder. Can you give me a hand here?

I can use cmd.exe and reboot the device and fastboot, but no fastboot folder.

Thank you for your time.
[Xoom Android Development] timpychu:
how about the 'tools' folder ???

android-sdk-windows\tools
[Xoom Android Development] rohit3192:
ok i am googling
[Xoom Android Development] Just about right:
Yes I put it there and I also put it in the tools folder. Still batting zero here. This one has me stumped, and like I said, I don't like to ask because if I figure it out myself, I won't forget what I did. This is killing me...lol
[Xoom Android Development] Just about right:
I got it. Had to put it in the tools folder and open cmd prompt from that folder. That was a six hour process to figure out, but now it's done. Thank you all for your help and I see the benefits of adb now. Before it didn't make any sense to use it, but it keeps your hands off the tablet and lets you do everything from desktop/laptop.

Thank you to everyone who helped.
[Xoom Android Development] okantomi:
image (img) files are installed from the platform tools folder where fastboot is. After you successfully install the v3200 R4c recovery, you can flash the root zip file and after that, any rom/or kernel zip files that are on your external microsd card from within your new recovery menu.Below is a great guideto rooting and I hope it helps.

Here is a link to a new guide to using adb/fastboot...http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1249798

I've made some edits and it should be ok now, but if anyone sees an error or omission, please let me know.
[Xoom Android Development] rohit3192:
Windows adb

^^^Thanks.

But achieved my goal before reading your post :D

@For those who have problem with adb:

-

adb is in platform tools folder

(this you get after installing android sdk AND update platform tools( check in available packages ,only install this package as thers are not required)

-

fastboot is in tools folde

r

You need to copy two.dll files from platform tools folder to tools folder to run fastboot

-all commands are through cmd

-you need to be in relevant folder(for running adb and fastboot commands)

-place recovery file in tools folder(not platform tools) because fastboot is in this folder.

-rename recovery---tiamat...img as just recovery(after renaming i had no difficulties as before i was getting android with exclamation mark)

hope this help
[Xoom Android Development] okantomi:
Or put everything in Platform Tools. Doesn't matter as long as you use just one.

Also, "rename recovery---tiamat...img as just recovery(after renaming i had no difficulties as before i was getting android with exclamation mark)" is a great suggestion.
[Xoom Android Development] dejavu157:
help

i followed the steps and after everything is done it says i am rooted in clockwerk, but when i restart and install titanium backup, it says i am not rooted?
[Xoom Android Development] solarnz:
Download link has been fixed.
[Xoom Android Development] jlvlawrence:
Yes it will
[Xoom Android Development] xBlackDroid:
Sorry I don't see answered..

Does this work with the stock ics update???

Thanks in advanced :D

Sent from SGSII//CM9 >>xBlackDroid<<
[Xoom Android Development] dtevegas:
Tried this root on the new Telstra AU 4.0.4 MZ601 update - worked ok but I needed a reboot for Titanium to work correctly.

This is build 1.7.1-42
[Xoom Android Development] h2media:
Hi all !

I am a new member and I just bought Motorola Xoom Wifi Only

I have a question

ICS 4.0.4 can root at this time ?

Thanks !
[Xoom Android Development] XxLordxX:
Hi, yea you can root, but as you said you are a newbie, try LordAIOTool Linux, because it has the su to root correctly your device ;)
[Xoom Android Development] Mjamocha:
LOL, nice plug XxLordxX :good:
[Xoom Android Development] DsturbD:
so new guy to the xoom. i need to unlock it, flash a recovery, then flash this unroot, then install a rom or if i install a rooted rom i can skip this?
[Xoom Android Development] DsturbD:
well did this and it worked great, thanks!
[Xoom Android Development] toxicOne:
ICS 4.0.4 for XOOM2!?

My device is new & unrootet...

We have custom roms for that...

Regards toxicOne

Send via Tapatalk SKYBLUE DELUXE ~ MOTOROLA XOOM2 ME
[Xoom Android Development] elton.de.nascimento:
Unroot xoom with root ICS 4

please how i do a unroot my xoom with ICS (rooted)? tks
[Xoom Android Development] PixelSyndicate:
Welp...

This method doesn't seem to work after Motorola pushed out Jelly Bean in a pre-soak. I am able to unlock the bootloader.

C:\Android\Xoom_Images>fastboot oem unlock

...

(bootloader) To continue, follow instructions on the device's display...

OKAY [ 97.541s]

finished. total time: 97.542s

C:\Android\Xoom_Images>fastboot reboot

< waiting for device >

rebooting...

finished. total time: 0.232s

C:\Android\Xoom_Images>fastboot flash recovery recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-c

wm.img

< waiting for device >

sending 'recovery' (3998 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.488s]

writing 'recovery'...

OKAY [ 1.615s]

finished. total time: 2.104s

This installs clockworkmod recovery 3.2.0.0 and I am able to enter recovery mode and install from ZIP the Xoom-Universal_Root.zip and reboot.

I'm not able to run titanium backup or rom manager as they both report being unable to gain root. So I downloaded a couple different Root Check apps and those report not being properly rooted.

I've repeated the steps in this tutorial 3 more times, but I still have the same issue.

This did work for me a week ago before I found out MOTO was going to push out JB. :/

Any thoughts?

---------- Post added at 01:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:35 PM ----------

Follow-up. I was able to use the rooted build for JRO03H from forum post http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1796335 to resolved this issue. :)

thanks all! :laugh:
[Xoom Android Development] patchm00:
PixelSyndicate

Does that mean you used his flash update or followed his root procedure that he outlined in the 2/3rd posts?
[Xoom Android Development] DsturbD:
just flash the rooted rom in the first post. same as stock, just rooted :)
[Xoom Android Development] sleeplessninja:
I put together a video for installing fastboot and adb .... i hate writing ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc4z-KYypgY&hd=1

Edit:

This is focused for Windows Users
[Xoom Android Development] htcgr:
is this root version working in 4.0.4 ???
[Xoom Android Development] DsturbD:
ummm well the title does say "any xoom any update" so i'm guessing yes?
[Xoom Android Development] fastfed:
"ANY XOOM ANY UPDATE"

The truth is though, it wasn't... TRUE

lol

Don't know if it works or not
[Xoom Android Development] snowwhite007:
rooting update zip link is broken anyone got a new one??
[Xoom Android Development] DsturbD:
here ya go
[Xoom Android Development] silverstorm:
This method works for ICS including 4.0.4.

It doesn't work for JB 4.1.1
[Xoom Android Development] realjumy:
Download link is broken.

Thanks!
[Xoom Android Development] ratsalad:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=30185350&postcount=400
[Xoom Android Development] DsturbD:
true, this might not work for JB but do you really need it? two rooted JB roms are out there now, just unlock the boot loader, push a recovery with adb, then flash a rooted rom. rooted.
[Xoom Android Development] cviniciusm:
Off topic: http://androidandme.com/2012/08/sma...r-bootloader-with-motorolas-unlock-my-device/

Enviado de meu Milestone 2 A953 usando Tapatalk 2
[Xoom Android Development] DsturbD:
a bit, the wifi and verizon xoom have always had unlockable bootloaders

https://developer.motorola.com/products/bootloader/instructions/
[Xoom Android Development] pingvinen:
Hi there, and thanks for a great guide that has helped me over the last year.

Would you mind to update the OP and make clear that "any xoom on any update - Including future updates!!!" does not apply any more? I am now on JB, and your Universal root does not work at all any more.
[Xoom Android Development] matt4321:
This'll work on JB builds, solarnz made it back when the EOS pre-nightlies didn't have root. Still have a copy of it, so here it is.
[Xoom Android Development] traceedwards:
All good here - Thanks
[Xoom Android Development] trunzoc:
Just got a XOOM wifi/3g for Verizon. not 4g, but oh well.

Just wanted to send you a thanks for this great guide. Worked like a champ.

I had issues getting ADB/debugging to work, but after installing the motorola driver manager or whatever it's called, everything went fine.
[Xoom Android Development] zehel7:
thanks for this working on my Dad's MZ600

btw I uploaded the Universal Root it seems all links here are broken :)
[Xoom Android Development] epic118:
You can also use the Superuser Installer - works just fine. Click here
[Xoom Android Development] DebianDog:
Thanks!
[Xoom Android Development] brockyneo:
So wI'll this root work for the Xoom 2 10.1 inch version and if so once done Can I flash any rom it's the mz615 version

Thanks
[Xoom Android Development] Warbuff:
No this if for original xoom
[Xoom Android Development] brockyneo:
Darn so still no way off rooting and flashing custom rooms
[Xoom Android Development] Campello:
This method works on Xoom 2 mz608?
[Xoom Android Development] Warbuff:
Lol seriously dude did you not bother to read the post directly above yours. No its for xoom original
[Xoom Android Development] sdc177:
Same here, I'm on bone stock 4.1.1. The only thing I have done successfully is unlock the bootloader. Frustrated.
[Xoom Android Development] DsturbD:
well there really is no reason to root your xoom when you can just flash a rooted stock rom

flash twrp (download the img file)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1782235

then flash a stock rooted rom

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1798892 (wifi only)

or if you dont care about staying stock, then flash any of the many JB roms out there, by EOS, CodenameAndroid, etc
[Xoom Android Development] sdc177:
Thanks, what if I want to go back to ICS?
[Xoom Android Development] DsturbD:
EOS still has an ICS rom out there
[Xoom Android Development] Echo113:
When I plug my USB into my PC, it shows as a Motorola USB network adapter. Can't transfer anything to or from it. I've tried uninstalling the driver and reinstalling it but it keeps showing as a Motorola USB network adapter. Please help.
[Xoom Android Development] james00000007:
I cant download the Xoom-Universal-Root.zip

It says....

The file you requested was not found

Lets see if we can find that for you...

Search results for devs/solarnz/root/Xoom-Universal-Root.zip

Can I just download any Xoom-Universal-Root.zip that I can find on the internet?

Thanks
[Xoom Android Development] DsturbD:
you could but i would just look at post #411 of this thread and you will find what you are looking for
[Xoom Android Development] dski165:
Apparently this has not been fixed yet????
[Xoom Android Development] DsturbD:
if you read my post directly above yours, you will find what you are looking for

but in any case, here is the link to the post

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=30992066&postcount=411
[Xoom Android Development] cyaclone:
I have the Verizon black on black and found the zip file but can not find the recovery.img file to root my Xoom. Could someone please indicate where I can find it or post it.

My unit is currently stock and I want to root it prior to adding anything to it.
[Xoom Android Development] pelumiv:
Kindly help me out. I have unlock the bootloader of my xoom 3g but it wont install the recovery file, please what am i doing wrong?
[Xoom Android Development] shadowfiber:
Hey guys...

Trying to root the MZ602 Verizon 4.1.2 OTA..

Ran through all the steps, flashed superuser, however i do *NOT* have root access. I have access to recovery and have tried multiple times. Flashing the zip simply states *DONE* and says it works.

When I boot, use root checker or anything else; nothing has root permissions. Super User is installed but plays stupid.

Any assist would be greatly appreciated.
[Xoom Android Development] runandhide05:
Read the recovery log to see what happened.

In twrp repeat the process of flashing the zip the send log to sdcard, reboot into android and on the root of the sdcard will be a recovery_log.txt see what happened
[Xoom Android Development] shadowfiber:
I don't see a recovery log after booting back into the OS, I am using ClockworkMod Recovery v3.2.0.0

When I run the root this is what is shown:

-- Installing: /sdcard/Xoom-Universal-Root.zip

Finding update package...

Opening update package...

Installing update...

-----------------------------------------

Xoom Universal rooting tool

-----------------------------------------

Extracting AnyKernel Resources...

Reading System Ramdisk...

Flashing new boot.img...

Installing su & superuser.apk

Done! :D

Install from sdcard complete.
[Xoom Android Development] runandhide05:
Well first update your recovery and you wouldn't need to worry about this. Both twrp and cwm have a detector for root, if root is not present after flash a ROM it will prompt you to install su bin and apk. Grab the latest twrp from my sig