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[Xoom Android Development] Bait-Fish:
The updated Superuser is in the Android Market. Should be listed as update available in your Market My Apps list.

Edit: Added info

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[Xoom Android Development] XxLordxX:
And how exactly do I do it?
[Xoom Android Development] Isun:
Which one... root, un-root, flash a specific ROM?
[Xoom Android Development] flyf0rawhiteguy:
Thanks very much! Worked like a charm and took me 5 minutes. Bit different than the 4hrs it took me to root my first android device (G1) :p
[Xoom Android Development] Saintfyre:
In the OP it might help to put that you need to place the

recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img

in the C:\android-sdk\platform-tools folder

This might seem simple but I spent 10 minutes slamming my head on the monitor before I realized i'm not the brightest lol
[Xoom Android Development] okantomi:
Did that file work for you when you put it in the proper folder? I think it's a slightly out of date version...newer version is called solarnz-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1074979
[Xoom Android Development] aussiechris:
I am having trouble booting into recovery.

My device says I have permission to flash and that flashing was successful. Then I reboot (Power + Vol Up) then press Vol Down. I have tried waiting different intervals, but just don't get recovery.

I get into what I assume is the menu for selecting CWM, but only get NVflash, RSD and Fastboot. It sounds just like this post: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1264389

I can reboot into the OS and use adb to reboot into recovery, but by the time teh OS loads, stock recovery is re-installed

I am using an aussie wifi XOOM with latest 3.1 OTA stock firmware build h.6.4-20
[Xoom Android Development] XxLordxX:
root and unlock bootloader with fastboot ;)
[Xoom Android Development] wasserkapf:
To be honest, I don't see a real need to unlock and root the Xoom. On my G-tablet, I had to root it to install Android Market, and a few other fixes. Since the Xoom already has Market, I think it is fine just as it is.

Also, unlocking and rooting prevents you from getting any future updates. To get the last update I had to re-flash to a stock image, and then go through several update/reboot/update/reboot/update/reboot cycles to eventually get the last update.

Not worth it, in my opinion.
[Xoom Android Development] XxLordxX:
Well don't need anymore to teach me. Already learned :)
[Xoom Android Development] SemperAndroid:
Stuck in Recovery

Hi,

I have a 4G upgraded Xoom and used this process. When I start my Xoom it boots into Recovery ONLY. Any ideas on what I need to do to get it to boot into the OS?

Unlock worked with no errors

Fastboot flash Recovery worked with no errors

Flashing the Universal root worked with no errors

FIXED but NOT REALLY - Installed Solarnz 3.2.2 ROM BUT then WIFI AND 3G/4G STOPPED

Any thoughts on getting my radios working again?

Thanks
[Xoom Android Development] Archangel:
Worked perfect for me on my upgraded xoom, thank you!
[Xoom Android Development] hammer4203:
Number one reason to root! The jk@ss's changed the density on our xoom when they did the 4g upgrade! That's why I can't find all my apps! Then Google is going to tell me I'm not running the right OS! What? These jerks change it and then want to say I'm rooted when I'm not! Has anyone figured out how to keep the lte/cdma switch when rooting? Cuz if so, I'm a rootin' the pos as soon as I get off work today!
[Xoom Android Development] 3_D:
I just rooted my freshly updated 4G Xoom and have Build Number HLK57C. It is telling me that I have an update. Is there an update? And if so, do I want to update if I just rooted it?
[Xoom Android Development] Bait-Fish:
Tiamat has a patch to stop the update notification, 3rd post in the Tiamat thread, if I recall correctly.

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[Xoom Android Development] hammer4203:
Yeah there is an update. It is HLK75D. If someone could tell me exactly what I need to pull this I will. If I unlock the bootloader what is needed for root?
[Xoom Android Development] quantim0:
worked great for me once I figure out how to set up adb. There were a few times when I got stuck, but eventually figured it out.

Running Moray now and its a great rom even though the xoom doesn't need as much help as my Droid charge.
[Xoom Android Development] hammer4203:
Roots hlk75d! No problems at all.
[Xoom Android Development] jepe63:
Will this also work on UK version , reading a lot about how difficult it is to root this UK Xooms....;)
[Xoom Android Development] androidflea:
Would also like to know if this works on

Xoom WiFi & 3g

And Xoom WiFi only.

Thanks guys!
[Xoom Android Development] okantomi:
Guys, This roots all Xooms, all updates (present and future).
[Xoom Android Development] aussiechris:
It doesn't seem to work on Asian firmware. Anyone had any luck on this front?
[Xoom Android Development] bluedragon1982:
Rooted my T-Mobile Germany MZ601 (3.0.1) yesterday with this guide, it worked perfect on first try iam now on Tiamat 2.2.2

Thanks
[Xoom Android Development] jepe63:
Is your device an UK model ?

I'm owning a UK model and don't won't to brick it ;)
[Xoom Android Development] aussiechris:
you won't brick with this. It looks like UK models are OK. You may be unable to install clock work mod on asian firmware (including Australian models), but you wont brick (unless you do something wrong, or are very very very unlucky)
[Xoom Android Development] orb_526:
Superuser App

First, thanks for the root process! I finally broke down and joined the tablet world a couple weeks ago when Woot was having a sale. I had my Xoom rooted within an hour of opening the box!

I do have a quick question. Is it okay to update the superuser app as the Market wants me to?
[Xoom Android Development] jepe63:
Flashed my UK Xoom but i am now stuck at the dual core screen ???

Any ideas ?

Damned !! read a post with advice to lock the device again , now i've got this message

'Failed image LNX 0X0002 '

realy need help please !!!

Found this post

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1057742

en solved this problem !!! now back on xoom !!!:)
[Xoom Android Development] okantomi:
Good guide, but don't relock unless you're sending it back to moto for repair under warranty.
[Xoom Android Development] hchxoom:
Thanks - worked perfectly on my newly upgraded, now 4g xoom... 3g and wifi working fine in newly rooted condition, will have to wait to test 4g until tomorrow - now all we need are some new roms and kernels!
[Xoom Android Development] runner1717:
Hope I'm asking this right as I'm new to rooting the xoom (which worked perfectly by the way). Can I overclock the included recovery (kernel) that was part of this rooting process?

I just got my 4G Xoom back and I don't want to screw up the newest update on it.

TIA!

Mike
[Xoom Android Development] okantomi:
Look in the Tachi kernel thread to see if other 4G Xooms were able to successfully flash Tachi and kee their 4G. I would hate to see you having problems if not needed.
[Xoom Android Development] balaams_ass:
Does this process wipe data ? Other root methods have the warning but this doesn't. I'd like to root but really don't want to have to config again.

thnx
[Xoom Android Development] okantomi:
The unlocking is what will wipe the data, but you can't root without unlocking, so there's the dilemma.
[Xoom Android Development] bigdje:
I am getting a error when I try to flash recovery

says Failed (status read failed (Too many links))
[Xoom Android Development] Karum:
Brilliant method and nice and easy to follow guide, I've had my Xoom for months and always thought the methods looked a bit strange but this was so so easy.

Tiamat ROM installed and it's like this thing is a whole new tablet!

Great work indeed.
[Xoom Android Development] goldiefish:
i do not have sd card support. where do i put xoom universal root? i cant flash it in cwm bc cant get to sd card? any suggestions???

nevermind i got it
[Xoom Android Development] goldiefish:
i have clockworkmod working but after i flash universal boot and then reboot in cwm i cant get bast the dualcore screen. i have tried flashing other roms as well and cannot get past the dual core screen. any suggestions?
[Xoom Android Development] okantomi:
Have you performed a wipe data/factory reset in the cwm recovery menu before flashing a new rom? That is essential to ensure a proper installation.
[Xoom Android Development] enmriley:
Starting Fastboot error

Hello, really need some help here. I have been struggling with the "Starting Fastboot protocol support" screen every time I try to get my Xoom unlocked. I can see the device through the command "ADB devices" and I run the following commands exactly "adb reboot bootloader", then "fastboot oem unlock". I then get the "Starting Fastboot protocol support" screen and I lose connection with the PC. I read through this entire post and don't see any posted solutions. I thought maybe the device was already unlocked, so ran the lock command but it gave me the same result. In sheer frustration I even tried flashing the universal root img. Same response on the Xoom. When at the "Starting Fastboot protocol support" screen I cant do anything with the Xoom, even power it off. However, when I hold the volume up and power (then release at the red M screen) I can boot back into the device and everything is still present. I am running the US WiFi unit, 604 (although I am not sure where I can confirm this on the device) with Android 3.2.1, Build HTK75D. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I am familiar with rooting my two phones, but am stuck on this one.

Edit - I was finally able to magically get the Xoom to unlock (just kept repeating the procedure over and over). I can't continue with the custom recovery as each time this happens the stock recovery overwrites the custom recovery. So at this point I am unlocked but need some help on getting past the "Starting Fastboot protocol support" screen. I read somewhere that it could have been that I had the SD card installed. So I removed it - still no success. I have tried to install custom recovery from my Mac as well. Sometimes I get an error that the file does not exist (after waiting for about 5 mins), other times the action just stalls out (at the Starting Fastboot protocol support" on the Xoom and "waiting for device" on the Mac). Anyone have any tips?
[Xoom Android Development] pranakorn:
Hi. I have some questions before I start doing this. Please help me clarify them.

1. After I root my Xoom by this method, can I still perform the system update to new android version when there is new new update released? (I mean by using System Update feature in Setting, not by manually re-flashing or update.zip.):confused:

2. Just want to make sure that it works will all firmware (even the latest one).

3. I'll lost all of my apps so I need to backup them. Am I correct?

Please help. Thank you very much in advance for your answer. Have a great day. :)
[Xoom Android Development] Posthuman83:
I got Xoom purchased in US.

Android 3.2.1

kernel 2.6.36.3-g111d827

build @apa 28 #1

build no HTK75D

I got a constant market crash and only English/Spanish interface. I'd like to root it and to install European (default) rom to support german, russian, english keyboards.

Does any one knows which rom will fits better?
[Xoom Android Development] okantomi:
No, once you root you can no longer safely accept any OTA updates though you may get the notification of an update. Just wait and one of the developers will come up with a method to update for us rooted Xooms. I think everyone is waiting for the new android ice cream sandwich to drop before making new roms, etc.

When you unlock your device you will wipe all of your apps/data. Backup whatever you can before you unlock/root.

This rooting method will work for all Xooms currently in existence, and for all current and future updates. according to it's creator.
[Xoom Android Development] hammer4203:
Actually if you update you just have to go through the root again.
[Xoom Android Development] Theflubbinator:
Motorola Xoom SD Card

whenever i go to recovery mode to flash the update.zip it says it cant find it and my xoom is never able to read my SD Card same with my bros. any tips or ideas on how to fix this
[Xoom Android Development] flyer05:
Worked great, thanks. Is ad-hoc still supported or do I need a different kernel than stock, I assume I do.

Edit: Ran Mr_wrong_0 zip and got ad-hoc back. Sweeeet.
[Xoom Android Development] BossHaug:
Could this possibly work for the xoom family edition?
[Xoom Android Development] emd2009:
I also just purchased a family edition and am wondering the same thing!
[Xoom Android Development] phillybizzle:
same problem, i got it unlocked...when i get into the stock recovery, i get the Android with a ? mark in the middle of him....I am lost and stuck...can this be done though RSDlite just like I did too a Droid 2????
[Xoom Android Development] okantomi:
Check to make sure that your recovery hasn't been changed on you (through Rom Manager) to one that doesn't access to external sdcard.

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No. See my answer to the flubbinator, above.

You can't use rsd lite to flash with the Xoom.
[Xoom Android Development] filebug:
im having lots of issues with my xoom how do i got back to stock/locked. i have not flashed a rom but dont' want to bring it back without relocked and erasing what i have done. i tried this and never did get root
[Xoom Android Development] bitingjudas:
It appears as if this method will not work with the Australian Xoom (stock 3.1, purchased outright from an electronics retailer).

I am not new to rooting 'droid based devices, however I am stuck with this one.

OS - OSX 10.7.2

Using - fastboot-mac in /platform-tools

Device is unlocked, I performed a wipe, followed the instructions.

judas$ ./adb reboot bootloader
judas$ ./fastboot-mac flash recovery recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img
sending 'recovery' (3998 KB)... OKAY
writing 'recovery'... OKAY

Both the shell and the device confirm that the recovery image has been pushed ok, however neither using the volume down method (after 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 seconds - 7 is the cutoff) or the ./adb reboot recovery commands will allow the CWM option to appear.

Any ideas as to whether or not there is something different that needs to be done with the Mac?

I am only ever getting the options:

- NVFlash

- Fastboot

- RSD

Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Judas
[Xoom Android Development] bitingjudas:
Answered my own question.

It seems that CWM is *not* flashable to devices running:

Build H.6.2-24 for Retail Other International

I downloaded the US build HWI69 from:

developer.motorola.com/products/software/

Followed this process:

./fastboot-mac flash boot boot.img
./fastboot-mac flash system system.img
./fastboot-mac flash recovery recovery.img
./fastboot-mac flash userdata userdata.img
./fastboot-mac erase cache

... then followed the process as described in the original thread and I now have a rooted Xoom.

Anyone getting stuck on the NVFlash, RSD etc screens might want to try flashing the US retail build and see if that helps.
[Xoom Android Development] babakn:
Hello does it work on xoom 3g and wifi uk version
[Xoom Android Development] cjlevers:
Well, I just rooted my wifi uk just fine :)
[Xoom Android Development] johnny2678:
thanks!

I've never rooted an android device before but following these directions made rooting my VZW 4G Xoom a snap... thanks Devs!
[Xoom Android Development] Sullyz:
Hey Guys/Gals

After flashing the recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img, I reboot and select Android Recovery, however, I get the following message...

"Reading ODM fuse: 1"

At which point it doesn't go any further, nor does it enter the CWN recovery.

Thoughts?

-Matt
[Xoom Android Development] mcnob:
Noob question time again here.....sorry.

After completing this process am I right in thinking that I can then use CWM to factory wipe and flash new ROMs? It's a fairly simple process on my phone, just wanted to make sure it's just as simple on the Xoom.

As long as I make sure the ROM is compatible with my wifi MZ604 of course.

Ta.
[Xoom Android Development] cjlevers:
Yes, pretty much the same.
[Xoom Android Development] incredible1:
Hi all,

I'm using Xoom 3.2.1

When I run the following:

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot flash recovery recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img

I'm getting stuck at "Starting Fastfoot protocol support."

If I type everything out on one line, I get the Andriod man with a "!" quotation mark.

Please help
[Xoom Android Development] ghoticov:
Worked like a champ on both mine and my wife's 4G 3.2.2 Xooms. Can't wait until someone comes up with a way to OC the 4G Xooms!
[Xoom Android Development] ericman77:
I have read pages 4-5 still cant get recovery to flash. Keeps saying error: cannot load 'recovery'. I cd'd to platform/tools folder, have the file in platform/tools, renamed to recovery, and type fastboot flash recovery recovery and still the same thing. I did notice the file is in zip format i believe, and cant unzip it.
[Xoom Android Development] okantomi:
There are two recovery files in the download section here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1074979 and you need to flash the img file through adb/fastboot, never the zip file.
[Xoom Android Development] ericman77:
still the same error
[Xoom Android Development] tincbtrar:
My xoom was doing the same thing. Do you have the development kit installed and up to date on your win/mac/nix box?

Fwiw I couldn't push recovery on my work laptop which runs XP...but as soon as I got home on my win 7 box with updated development kit it pushed just perfect for 3.2.1

Let us know.
[Xoom Android Development] ericman77:
I have updated my SDK, made sure i was downloading the right recovery,renamed to recovery, and recovery.img,made sure i was cd'd in platform-tools read this hole form still get the error cant load recovery. after wasting half the weekend on this i finally concluded my wifi only xoom 3.2.1 HTK75D can not be rooted. damn

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I am officially a dumb ASS ive been copy n pasting the recovery name, and when i did that every time it didnt copy the .img at the end. all i was missing was that. :-(
[Xoom Android Development] mariojp:
Is this also for 3.2?
[Xoom Android Development] okantomi:
It's for any Xoom, any model, any update.
[Xoom Android Development] galaxyII:
I did follow this procedure till flashing of the recovery image file

I some how after long trial booted into recovery. For somereason the android logo with exclamation was on the screen and then pressing volumn up / down randomly i got the recovery menu (yes it didnt work exactly as it was in my SGS2)

Now I want to flash the zip file but i get the error

Failed to mount /sdcrd (no such file or directory)

Any idea what could be the problem?

I have German Xomm WiFi model

thanks
[Xoom Android Development] v3rtigopr:
I have tested this method with the Motorola Xoom Wifi (MZ604) with Android 3.2.1 build HTK75D and it worked perfectly without any problems.

Thx a lot solarnz and developers !!!
[Xoom Android Development] lb704:
I have a wifi Xoom only have tried the steps several times seems my Xoom after its unlocked adb cant seem to regcognize it. Now it is stuck at the moto logo with no connectivity to the PC and yes it is plugged into the usb. Now i have no reboot. Any help or suggestions. Thanks. I have access to the stock android recovery only.
[Xoom Android Development] DirtyDawgOriginal:
Worked very well with no problems. Thanks a bunch. Although I found this procedure elsewhere, I was/am thinking that you are the one that put it together (developed it), hence the thanks. :)
[Xoom Android Development] jaekidd1012:
No love for the Xoom Family Edition?

I've seen a couple of posts asking whether nor not this method works for the Xoom Family Edition that went completely ignored. I've downloaded the Android SDK, the recovery image (the .img file that's to be flashed through fastboot) and placed everything in the same folder and still have no luck. I've managed to get ADB working but any fastboot commands are a complete no-go for me. Ive tried holding the power + volume down + volume up at the boot screen method to get into recovery that way and am still hitting a wall. Is there ANY way to unlock and root the Xoom FE yet?
[Xoom Android Development] zphelj:
Does this mean fastboot is not possible, doesn't work, you don't understand what's needed, or something else? My first though was Fastboot doesn't come in the SDK but speculating is no good. Can you elaborate here?
[Xoom Android Development] jaekidd1012:
Fastboot does come included with the SDK. Check the original post for more detailed instructions on where/how to find fastboot.
[Xoom Android Development] runhopskipjump:
I had a similar issue. I just searched for fastboot.exe in Google, downloaded it and dropped a copy in the tools folder.
[Xoom Android Development] jepe63:
After a new installation it's located in 'tools' , just copy it to 'platform-tools' and you'll be fine !!
[Xoom Android Development] okantomi:
If it doesn't have an unlockable bootloader, it is not rootable. Yet.

Someone may figure out a work around, but if you want a hackable device you're much better off with an original Xoom. You can get them pretty cheap now, and they have more internal storage and are really solid. Also, all of the apps loaded on the family edition are available as a flashable zip file.
[Xoom Android Development] zphelj:
In my personal experience fastboot is not bundled with the Mac (OSX) SDK. When I started using these tools I had to find a pre-compiled binary elsewhere.
[Xoom Android Development] 1964ad:
does this work on the UK wifi XOOM 3.1 ?
[Xoom Android Development] Muffycheeks:
Thats right, this method will work for any xoom on any update - Including future updates!!!
[Xoom Android Development] naerok:
Its just called fastboot-mac on osx sdk instead. Still there.
[Xoom Android Development] Henka85:
You can call me stupid, but these instructions are kind of worthless without step 1.

I am sitting here with my new EU xoom wifi with android 3.2 and i dont know if it is possible and if, how to root this thing because there is no instructions how to set up fastboot or adb.

any hints on this ?

is there any way to root my xoom without the painful way of using fastboot or adb ? (because i could not get adb to work in Win7x64 with my htc magic and my desire aswell)
[Xoom Android Development] okantomi:
OK, here is a guide on setting up adb/fastboot and rooting with this tool, with the complete version if you want it all (like you might do some development) and a shortened version supplied from another forum (I have had confirmation that it works fine).

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1249798

Good Luck!
[Xoom Android Development] Henka85:
well, thanks for this link. the instructions helped me a lot

im stuck at the point where the xoom universal root zip is flashed.

recovery always says

cant open /sdcard/xoom-universal-root.zip (bad)

installation aborted.

is the zip file corrupt or is my device the wrong one ?
[Xoom Android Development] okantomi:
I will check the link, because it may have been updated. I'll let you know if there's a newer version. By the way, did you check out the variation supplied by Mandelbrot-Benoit--it installs only what you need to root.

Update: I have added a new link to the Java SDK download page.

Regarding platform tools and tools folders in the android sdk--just read that section carefully. You just need one of those folders in an ADB folder you make on the root directory of your pc...you can use either one, but the contents of either/both just need to be transferred into which ever one you decide to use.

For more info on using adb/fastboot--Google is your friend!:D
[Xoom Android Development] Henka85:
yes !!! thanks a lot. it took me the whole afternoon, but since now im rooted with recovery ! now its time to install tiamat and enjoy my new rooted xoom :-D

thank you for writing these tutorials..