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[Xoom Android Development] shadowfiber:
Just updated recovery to the one in your signature, attempted root again. Rebooted.

Root checker states no root access. I don't see a log on the SD card either. The superuser apk IS installed. Just no root access.

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One thing different when flashing on this recovery though is after the Done! :D

it states "Updating partition details...."

Then simply states successful afterwards.

I appreciate your assistance. Again this is stock 4.1.2; not a custom rom, I like the stock experience >_<
[Xoom Android Development] runandhide05:
Well I just installed stock 412 and I have it rooted. Workout issue. Boot into twrp flash and then while still in twrp go to advance tab then copy log to sdcard.
[Xoom Android Development] runandhide05:
It looks like you have 0 space left on the /system (> 1mb)

This is what I was thinking but wanted a log before telling u.

Using the file manager in twrp your going to need to make some room in /system do this

Boot to twrp mount the system go to advance tab

In command prompt type

"df"

This will tell you how much room if avaible at each mount look for /system

Then go to tge file manager and delete a few un needed apps from the /system because your on a stock rom you probably have some apps in the /system that are avaible from the playstore like gmail maps cordy and maybe a few others.

Now return to the command prompt and type df again.

The su and superuser app together is I think 6mb or so ensure u have enough room then flash again and that "should" fix it.
[Xoom Android Development] runandhide05:
Try another su zip. This is failing obviously its trying to unpack the boot IMG and fails to do so.

In the OS do u see su in /system/xbin
[Xoom Android Development] shadowfiber:
Success!!!

Downloaded the su package from post 2 in

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1825753

Flashed and it worked fine.

Likely an incompatibility with the SU package for ICS and the modded one someone made for JB.

I really, really, really appreciate your assistance and help.

Thank you. Thank you.Thank you.Thank you.Thank you.Thank you.Thank you.
[Xoom Android Development] runandhide05:
No problem glad you got it taken care of.
[Xoom Android Development] haybill:
In the OP it states that one method is to place the RAH TWRP zip in ext.sd card and flash from existing Android/xoom recovery--is this still good to go--with mz604 International version.

I have problems running ADB SDK stuff from my PC..

Oops--wrong thread--sorry.....duh!
[Xoom Android Development] mmaibl2011:
Jeez im not sure how much more clear and redundant you can be. lol ALL xoom models includes every xoom ever produced by Motorola. Anyways can we update the link? It is no longer active for me.

Thanks!
[Xoom Android Development] rikc34:
unable to download universal root

as stated by the title, i can not for the life of me download the universal root. it goes to the website, but even if i save target as, it will not download it for some reason. if you could pm me for an alternate download site that would be greatly appreciated.
[Xoom Android Development] ghettopops:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=22979647981486085
[Xoom Android Development] pitakos82:
Where can I find the Universal Xoom Root.zip? those links aren't working for me,
[Xoom Android Development] brewer75:
Did you try the link in the previous post, #445?
[Xoom Android Development] MIKEOS98:
tried downloading the file with link for 445

downloads the file then says network no available?
[Xoom Android Development] lothian:
did YOU try the link in post #445...?

Two different antivirus product detect the same malware within the file and block it.
[Xoom Android Development] brewer75:
I DID use the link, but it was a few years ago. If you are having trouble now, apparently the link has been corrupted.
[Xoom Android Development] Rainman5150:
working links

Is there any place where I can download the files to root my zoom JZ054M....all the links dont work anymore?
[Xoom Android Development] fuzzychicken:
Just wanted to leave a note. The file hosted at https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=22979647981486085 has some issues. I just tried on my Verizon Xoom and it failed to root the device. One more copy is on somebody's google drive but it won't let me download it.

By extreme remote chance if anybody has a backup, would love to have a copy. Thanks in advance.
[Xoom Android Development] snert:
Got as far as unlocking it, now trying to root it. Can't root it. Tried Framaroot, didn't bother with vRoot. Tried Kingroot.
[Xoom Android Development] snert:
Every single walk through for rooting or putting a custom ROM on for me has never worked in the way described. There is ALWAYS a point where what I am told I will see or need to press isn't there. I tried following the instructions in this one. I found the files I think I need as all the old links are dead.

Anyway, installing ADB and Fastboot. All you need to do is download the Android platform tools zip file and unzip it. No installation necessary, no need for Android Studio.

I then found that once I have ADB and Fastboot on the PC, I need to unlock the device. What was a bit of a surprise was that it does a factory reset during this bit. To unlock it just open a command prompt, connect your Xoom up and from where you put ADB and Fastboot, type:

fastboot oem unlock

Agree to the guff that it says. Then wait. It takes about a minute. You will now need to reconfigure the Xoom to get it back up and running as normal. Then you can go about rooting it. However, having tried 2 of the 3 methods of rooting, none worked, so I'm a bit stuffed at the moment. Anyone any ideas or up to date links that give working information?

Ta.
[Xoom Android Development] spollock:
I have found that I still have a copy of the Xoom-Universal-Root.zip file. I just used it on my Xoom and it seems to be working fine. I also have the CWM recovery file that can be pushed via adb. I will post both files here. I have been without my Xoom for a while as it was on loan to my daughter... just got it back and wiped / loaded with Jellybean. It's amazing how much stuff we forget in a few years time! ... anyway the files are below...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/h6tbhuyx5qbq49d/Xoom-Universal-Root.zip?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/woz5ywvupb83jzq/recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img?dl=0
[Xoom Android Development] krbjmpr:
Would you repost the universal root zip again? Getting restricted file error. Was able to get img without problem. Thanks.
[Xoom Android Development] rosscobley:
Hi Guys

I just found my old stock wifi only zoom. I would like to give it a new lease of life . Its been a few years since i have root'ed and installed new roms but by following the guide i should be able to do it. Only problem i have is the links to the files seam to be dead. Does anyone have the files and what rom would you recommend for the xoom? If anyone has any tips that would help please pass them on. Like i said its been a few years :)
[Xoom Android Development] jerryspring:
the xoom root zip on afh works fine. just turn off your malware blocker. i had to temporarily disable my blocker. it was not allowing full download. always check the md5 dude. i kept checking it...wasnt matchin....saw notification on avg, disabled...redownloaded xoom root zip..checked md5... boooom!!

md5 9cddceb86edc5e5b5ba1b590e0a34c94

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https://androidfilehost.com/?w=file...3bc425dd04a8b9d984dc7c245ef4dabf6838fbfd8bd38

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but i been thinking... with new root methods and updated other methods (figuring this device was back in ics and jb)...why cant we just flash twrp with an unlocked bootloader and flash a rom? https://dl.twrp.me/wingray/
[Xoom Android Development] Diagon:
Edit: Hadn't read enough to think clearly, so I'm deleting....
[Xoom Android Development] Diagon:
While it's possible to get root on the Xoom by unlocking, flashing a recovery, and then flashing the Xoom-Universal-Root.zip, apparently it is also possible to do via the same procedure but instead flashing a recent Superuser.zip. (Older versions of Superuser are here.) Unpacking those zip files, Superuser.zip seems basically a subset of Xoom-Universal-Root.zip. I am not clear what additional capabilities we get by approaching root this way. If anyone knows, I'd appreciate being enlightened.
[Xoom Android Development] scsa20:
Sounds like you didn't flash the xoom root zip file. Make sure that the xoom root zip file is on your sd card and boot back into clockwork recovery, choose to install from a zip file and choose that zip file to flash it. After it's done flashing you should be good to go.
[Xoom Android Development] banny7000:
Thank you solarnz,so easy to do....to think I was coming out in sweats thinking about getting it wrong
[Xoom Android Development] green_link:
i used this on my canadian 3.1 xoom, it worked perfectly. have you already unlocked yours?
[Xoom Android Development] tremblingwater:
hello,

Hope this ist too newb like but I've just got my XOOM and would like to root, its from the uk and it is wifi only. Can I use this to root? Ive seen there is a thread for these units but this seems better explained, or is this only for u.s versions?

Thank you
[Xoom Android Development] okantomi:
Any Xoom, any update, any country...so, yeah, it should work fine.
[Xoom Android Development] banny7000:
This works on any xoom like it says,mine was UK wifi 3.1 rooted it with this yesterday,now I'm running tiamat with 3.2.....love it!
[Xoom Android Development] tremblingwater:
Thanks guys, just wanted to be sure
[Xoom Android Development] nailmind:
any chance this will work on Linux?
[Xoom Android Development] tr4zz0id:
Finally!

I was unsure about all this, because every rooting method had different compatibility issues. Then I saw THIS. I'm now rooted and love it. Thanks so much for making it easy for everyone to get on the train to awesomeness.

:D
[Xoom Android Development] da.trute:
instructions could be better to be honest, I am still not winning, when I flash the image it sats writing recovery OKAY but when I boot I get no recovery options, just fast, rsd. What am I doing wrong here.
[Xoom Android Development] StrifeSoldierVII:
When you see the dual core logo wait for 1-2 seconds and then hit the volume down key, and then hit the volume up key to select the recovery menu. Give it a few seconds and you will then boot into the recovery menu.

Alternatively: Download the Quick Boot app to access the recovery menu easily while the Xoom is already on. Just select boot into recovery.
[Xoom Android Development] okantomi:
I think you are allowing the stock recovery to overwrite your new solarnz recovery.

You have to time it just right. Here's some help (in blue), I hope:

4. Install recovery image (CWM)

If you haven't done it already, download the recovery image file and save it to your computer in the Platform Tools folder.

(Download the recovery image from this link: http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1074979 only the img file flashed through fastboot Remember, never try to flash a zip file through fastboot!)

4.1 Boot into flash mode with 'adb reboot bootloader.'

4.2 Install your downloaded recovery image: 'fastboot flash recovery recovery-solarnz-100611-1150.img' or whatever is the exact name of the recovery img file you are flashing.

4.3 Restart the device with 'fastboot reboot'. Timing is essential here, so be alert when the device restarts, or you will have to redo section 4.

4.4 Enter CWM recovery with the following procedure.

4.5 Once the Motorola logotype is shown, start counting to 3. At 3, press the Volume Down button. This should result in the text 'Android Recovery' in the top left corner. If it does not work, experiment with the timing (see below).

4.6 When 'Android Recovery' is shown press the Volume Up button. This should invoke the CWM recovery menu. If that works, then congratulations for getting this far!

Here is a potential pitfall. If you are unable to enter CWM *before* the device boots into Honeycomb, then the newly installed recovery image will be overwritten by the system default recovery. Just repeat steps 4.1 through 4.6 if that happens.
[Xoom Android Development] rohit3192:
alternate way to enter recovery:

as you flashed recovery it means you are connected with pc through usb cable.

after fastboot reboot let xoom reboot.

once booted check that usb debugging is on.

in cmd type adb reboot recovery.

...................

to all having problem with android sdk:

fastboot is in "tools" folder and adb is in platform-tools folder.

copy contents of platform-tools to "tools" folder.

Let the location of tools folder,say,C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\tools

in cmd type: cd C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\tools

now you can run adb as well as fastboot commands without switching folders.
[Xoom Android Development] da.trute:
are you sure this has been properly tested on UK wifi 3.1, I followed the steps religiously last night and couldn't get recovery to show up on boot, however it did seem to be there as I was able to adb recovery into it. This suggests the boot image didnt take properly maybe, anyway I managed to totally, yes totally brick my xoom last night flashing and reflashing. I managed to get a ROM on at one point and then it stuck at boot loop. I then tried to flash boot image again which is where it finally said enough is enough and stuck and RSM mode 3 which means its dead. Luckily I have only had a day so I can take it back as "faulty". Can anyone else confirm they have rooted their 32 gig uk wifi xoom on 3.1 with no issues - if so did you do anything different to that stated in the instructions?

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I am picking up a new XOOM tonight and so I will try this method, thanks
[Xoom Android Development] rohit3192:
May I know from where flashing boot image came into picture?

If you were restoring xoom to stock did you double checked that custom recovery image was removed from tools folder?

Seems you messed up files.
[Xoom Android Development] da.trute:
I wasnt restoring stock, it unlocked ok, CMR install said it ran through ok but I couldnt get into CMR at all, nada no matter what I pressed. However I could get into CMR through adb recovery so I flashed Tiamat ROM from there. I then got stuck in a book loop. It was suggested by someone that I should reflash the boot image which totally fecked it, el brickio..! Now stuck at RSD mode 3 with no flash boot and no connection to PC try flash SBF.
[Xoom Android Development] rohit3192:
Do not know who gave you advice to flash boot image.

Flash 4 files(.img files in official motorola) together to get back to stock and do not mix up with any other .img file(eg custom recovery)

Mathematically:

custom recovery+ custom rom+stock boot image=brick(soft or hard depends on your luck)

see what you have done.
[Xoom Android Development] da.trute:
no, I reflashed the custom boot image not the stock image, I hadn't downloaded that, unless I did and didn't realise, hard to say what went wrong to be honest, I am going to organise myself better next time. I wish the xoom had something like ODIN, oh lovely ODIN, why doesn't every mobile device have an odin, ummm ODIN love.
[Xoom Android Development] rohit3192:
^^

You need Android sdk(+update to platform tools)

Java DKit

Official moto zip file(containing 4 img files) to get back to stock

or

root zip(for rooting stock rom)

custom recovery in.img format

custom rom

custom kernel

for flashing custom rom/kernel

(of course PC :D )

Is it complicated?
[Xoom Android Development] da.trute:
went through ok this time, well happy thanks for all advice, just hope I dont get any boot loops now on my new ROM, so whats recommended for a 32 gig wifi xoom (((UK))) coming from 3.1 stock (((UK)))?
[Xoom Android Development] rohit3192:
do not mix:

drinking and driving

or drinking and flashing roms

or flashing boot images (except when going back to stock)

.................

you can install custom kernel

you can overclock if you like.
[Xoom Android Development] dotslashshawn:
I had a minor headache installing titanium/busybox etc after rooting and just wanted to post in case anyone else has the same issues.

Download super user from the market, it was unable to put apply su update manually I think due to the read only SD. I downloaded manually and just booted in recovery and applied update from zip, now everything is working properly. :-)
[Xoom Android Development] da.trute:
I dont believe it, I have dead pixels, luckily PC world have agreed to replace but I need to unlock, is there a reverse process for this?

EDIT - needs to work for 32 gig WIFI UK model.
[Xoom Android Development] Wiggz:
OK - yes I'm a dumbass but I'm asking anyway.

I recently took my UK Xoom to 3.2 by flashing the US stock ROM. I'm assuming that if I run this it WON'T wipe my device as i'd already done all the relevant "adb" stuff during the 3.2 process?

Correct?
[Xoom Android Development] rohit3192:
It won't wipe.

Assuming after flashing US stock rom you have not run "fastboot oem lock"

you need to flash recovery first before rooting.
[Xoom Android Development] pdaddy:
Once you have verification on your device that this has been flashed, reboot your device by holding volume up + power.

Then 3 seconds after you see the Motorola logo, hit volume down. You should now see "Android Recovery" in the top left corner. Hit volume up to boot into recovery.

All I see is NvFlash. Pushing on the volume down key shows the other options: RSD and Fastboot. What am I missing?
[Xoom Android Development] okantomi:
bump...could this be made into a sticky?

Wanted to bump to keep it from sliding off the front page.

I see that people are digging out all kinds of older and/or more difficult rooting methods with more limited compatibility, when I think this method will work properly for all.
[Xoom Android Development] xBlackDroid:
Thnx man, its perfect
[Xoom Android Development] wasserkapf:
Is this compatible with the most recent updates?

I see that it installs some sort of recovery image. Does this replace the 3.2.1 image that it currently updated to? I am a little hesitant to install an old hack on a newer system.
[Xoom Android Development] solarnz:
Yes. This will work on the newer updates just fine.
[Xoom Android Development] wasserkapf:
Thank you, I just completed the rooting.

It seems that the Root Explorer file explorer app is not working on the Xoom. It worked on my ZT-180 and my g-tablet. Anyone have suggestions for one that works on the Xoom?
[Xoom Android Development] okantomi:
Root Explorer works fine. What appears to be the problem?
[Xoom Android Development] wasserkapf:
It crashes when I try to open it, and then I need to force close it.

Maybe it is because it is an old app. It doesn't show as being purchased on my Market anymore, so I manually installed it. I guess that I will have to spend the cash and re-purchase it again.

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OK, installed through Market and all is fine.
[Xoom Android Development] CARLITOZ18:
help

i have a problem I flashed the recovery an d its rooted but when a try to flash do something in recovery it say can't open or can't mount any one know what's the problem?.
[Xoom Android Development] dumpa:
Will I loose all my apps and settings when flashing this unroot?
[Xoom Android Development] wasserkapf:
It will reboot as if it was brand-new, and you will have to set it up again.

Before I did it I allowed the tablet to back up my data. I have these enabled:

Settings-->Privacy-->

Back up my data

Automatic Restore

Market seemed to restore some of my apps, and the ones that you purchased will show up and you won't have to pay for them again.
[Xoom Android Development] dumpa:
Thanks! Is there any way to go back to stock to receive OTA updates and root the xoom device again after each update without new installing all apps und reconfiguring it over and over again. Now I am on Tiamat "moray" but there seems to be something wrong with the market coz lots of apps like Amazon, nook, etc. are missing for me. Only solution for me seems to be to get back to stock.
[Xoom Android Development] wasserkapf:
I should have mentioned this before, but there is an app that will backup your apps and the data associated with the apps. It is called Titanium Backup, and can be installed from the Market. It will back up the apps that you chose and save them to a microSD card, as a zip file. You can restore them later by unzipping the file and re-installing Titanium Backup.

People who try lots of different ROMs swear by this app. It saves a lot of time. As for reconfiguring Android, I think that may be the price you pay for installing different ROMs. I have only had my Xoom for 2-3 weeks, so I am not an expert on it.
[Xoom Android Development] wasserkapf:
I tried to install the new HTK75D update, but it failed. So, I tried locking the device to try again, and the tablet became unbootable. I had to re-unlock it to get it to boot, but then I had to set it up all over again.

Is there a guide to restore this to unrooted stock?
[Xoom Android Development] XxLordxX:
Does it voids my warranty? Because I don't want to void my warranty and find a future problem that that my warranty would cover ;)
[Xoom Android Development] Isun:
Here is a guide to relock/un-root:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1163346&highlight=HRI66

For those who might be afraid to make the root jump, you can always un-root and do a factory reset but the benefits of rooting are well worth it with a big plus being that you can use Titanium backup.
[Xoom Android Development] okantomi:
I advise you not to relock. There is really no need to do so unless you are returning your Xoom under warranty.

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Yes, unlocking is what voids your warranty, but if you have access to the Motorola site you can reflash the stock images and if you must, relock it.
[Xoom Android Development] Isun:
Is there a reason why you advise against relocking? I only ask because I unrooted mine to make sure that there was zero chance of issues in getting my 4G upgrade which I just mailed in my Xoom for. I did proper app backups so i know I will be able to root again and get the apps back on.
[Xoom Android Development] okantomi:
Relocking is usually not needed and since unlocking again will cause everything to be wiped, why do it?
[Xoom Android Development] Isun:
Got it! My main fear was just about my 4G upgrade being held up for any reason. For me, once they send back my Xoom, to unlock again wont be an issue and I can then transfer everything back. It's more time consuming but after waiting so long for the upgrade I just didn't want to be the cause of any further hold up despite what Moto said about not caring about rooted users.
[Xoom Android Development] okantomi:
That's reasonable. I probably would have done the same under the circumstances.
[Xoom Android Development] wmfreak:
confusing but finally succeded

When flasing the custom recovery it doesn't state anywhere that you should not let your tablet reboot but on the first boot after flashing the recovery you must press thevolume down button to overwrite the stock recovery. I for the first few times let the tablet to fully reboot before trying to enter the new recovery. All I was getting was the yellow exlamation mark and eventually after pressind power and volume up was getting the stock recovery.

SO don't let the device fullu but but catch the new recovery on the first boot after the "fastboot reboot" comand.

OP please edit so people succed the first time arround!

W
[Xoom Android Development] pvella:
I get a message that my su is superseded when I run programs that need root access. This is since loading Tiamat - Moray. Where can I get an updated su?