[Xoom Android Development] malibu_23:
i did you method, but you your directions are kinda half assed, expecting the user to be very knowledgeable and I only got thru it cuz ive rooted a few devices in the past using adb. (no offense ;))

here are some tips you might wanna insert for fellow new xoom owners/rooters

my additions are in red.

Universal Xoom Root

Thats right, this method will work for any xoom on any update - Including future updates!!!

Note: Unlike the similar method floating around on here, this also gives you an unsecured boot image.

-- Please Note: this thread is still a work in process and has been sped up by the arrival of the 4g Xooms --

Current requirements: adb & fastboot have been setup and you have an external sdcard for your xoom.

1. Setting up adb & fastboot

here: http://cidalan.blogspot.com/2011/03/guide-adb-for-dummies.html

2. Downloading the rooting-update zip file.

Download the zip file from here.

Now place this on your external sdcard. - Sorry this is a requirement at the moment, like I said this is a bit rushed.

3. Flashing recovery

1. Download this Recovery image.

1a. make sure usb debugging is enabled

1b: put the file on your root HDD directory C:/ (or whatever driver letter you have) so that the directory of recovery is

C:/recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img

2. If your device is locked, now is a good time to unlock it.

Code:

start up CMD

type 'adb' (no quotes) to make sure adb is recognized on your system. (you'll see a list of adb commands and decriptions)

If not you need to make sure you properly installed the sdk and adb tools (see step 1)

now type 'adb devices' (no quotes) to make sure your PC see your device

if not you need usb debugging enables and you need to make sure your xoom usb drivers are installed

Here: http://developer.motorola.com/docstools/USB_Drivers/

if you see the name of your device and not a blank line your good to go.

now type

adb reboot bootloader

once the xoom reboots into bootloader screen type

fastboot oem unlock

(follow the instructions to confirm you want to indeed unlock your device with the vol buttons)

once you it says unlocked type this now:

fastboot reboot

3. Flash recovery

in cmd type

adb reboot bootloader

once back in bootloader

type

fastboot flash recovery C:\recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img

(change C to whatever you drive letter is but is from step 1b.)

Once you have verification on your device that this has been flashed, reboot your device by holding volume up + power.

Within 3 seconds after you see the Motorola logo, hit volume down. if you dont youll have to repeat this step as the custom recovery will be overwritten by orginal You should now see "Android Recovery" in the top left corner. Hit volume up to boot into recovery.

4. Flashing the Xoom-Universal-Root.zip file.

If you're in clockwork mod recovery you can continue (This recovery image will say it is clockwork mod) . If you're not looking at clockwork mod, then you need to repeat step 3 again.

use the volume button to navigate and the power button to select

In cwm, go into "install zip from sdcard" -> "Choose zip from sdcard", then select the Xoom-Universal-Root.zip file you downloaded.

Note: use the volume buttons to navigate and the power button to select

Reboot your device and then welcome to your rooted device!

after rebooting your tablet update your SU/busybox apps via the market to insure youll have no issues with root apps later.

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