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[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wormwod1027:
Same issue for me and I'm running the device bone stock with only minimal updates and the bare minimum of apps. Due to the frequency of the crashes I have been using it less and less which is difficult because I enjoy this device very much. Glad to find this thread and see that I am not experiencing some sort of unheard of glitch. I'm going to try the APK that Chronosus recommended. Keep the conversation going folks. I don't think it's time to retire this wonderful device yet.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jurema:
Thank you, thank you very much for your help that has solved the problem with which I had been fighting for a long time.

I did not know that Google had already updated Play. I installed it following your advice and everything perfect.

Thanks again. A big greeting for you.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tnfsmith:
By the way every one know why I can not update any app from play, it process downloading and installing but halt at installing processing without finish?? I try to remove, install later but not work. Install via apk ok
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ibchh:
Worked for me too. Thank you.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] heyleggomyeggo:
On a Verizon Xoom 4G running stock Jelly Bean (4.1.2), I was able to successfully load the gapps beta and the gapps popups disappeared. Now GMAIL works. Unfortunately the system is still unbearably slow. Hangouts take forever to load. Maps does not work at all (it loads and crashes before showing anything). Youtube has severe buffering issues and randomly crashes. Play Music works the best out of all the Google base apps but even it is pokey. Pandora works but is either slow or unresponsive. Same thing with TED.

This is so disappointing as I still have fresh memories of this device being very speedy and responsive. It served my needs well and I have multiple accessories for it (Otterbox case, HD docks, standard docks, mobile power supplies, RAM mount, etc). What I cannot understand is they still sell phones out there with dual core 1 GHZ / 1 GB of ram and they seem to be able to at least run KitKat and some run Lollipop. I realize 64 bit is the new norm but not all the new devices are 64 bit. This has tought me a valuable lesson (I hope I remember) to not get too vested in any tech platform. All it takes is one update and your $1,000 plus investment is down the crapper............................
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rojocapo:
When did you spend the $1000+? 5 years ago?
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] heyleggomyeggo:
Cumulative investment since purchasing new (refurbished) in 2011. I've added accessories over time as I could fund. You have to remember this was one of the first Android tablets so it was relatively expensive at the time.

I am very much aware of the age of the device. I still cannot fathom a reason why it cannot still function as a basic tablet even 6 years later. Still listed on Google's supported device list (at least it was last night 3-19-17).

It's not like it has a sub gig processor and 512MB of RAM. Even a decade later you can boot up an old Pentium PC running XP and it can function to write a document, check email and play music.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmgib:
While the Xoom may be listed on "Google's supported device list" it device hasn't been updated officially in years, it's last official update (US) being Jelly Bean (or was it ICS?). I don't even believe you can find the stock factory images any longer since Motorola was sold. That's hardly what I would consider supported.

I think that that list really shows, is that the last updated version of Android to arrive on the Xoom hasn't officially had its support pulled, that doesn't really mean the device itself is supported.

---------- Post added at 03:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:18 PM ----------

While the Xoom may be listed on "Google's supported device list" it device hasn't been updated officially in years, it's last official update (US) being Jelly Bean (or was it ICS?). I don't even believe you can find the stock factory images any longer since Motorola was sold. That's hardly what I would consider supported.

I think that that list really shows, is that the last updated version of Android to arrive on the Xoom hasn't officially had its support pulled, that doesn't really mean the device itself is supported.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yoshkapundrick:
With all due respect (and off topic) why not try the 4.4.4 KitKat custom rom?
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] heyleggomyeggo:
We've all been conditioned to expect our devices (tablets phones etc.) to be good for about two years before they are "technologically" obsolete. There might not be anything wrong with them per se, i.e. they still function quite well but won't run the latest and greatest so to speak. WHAT A WASTE! While I am certainly no tree hugger, what are we supposed to do, send them to the landfill to be buried or send them overseas to be dismantled by the poor who suffer health issues from exposure to the toxins from the electronics components? It's so hypocritical of the tech companies to claim they are environmentally friendly yet this tech cycle goes on behind the scenes. Even without thinking about the environmental perspective, from an engineering perspective it's stupid because if something is designed well enough to last at least 5 years than there is no excuse for it to be rendered useless by a software upgrade if it can still do core processes and applications. Yes prevent it from running software applications that it does not have the capacity to process. But DON'T kill it outright.

---------- Post added at 04:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:35 PM ----------

Tried a KitKat rom a couple years ago and it had some reliability issues so I reverted back to stock. I recently tried to root it and put on a custom ROM and unfortunately most of the instruction threads out there have broken links and therefor missing file downloads.

The majority of the thread posts about the Xoom are over 3 years old now at this point unfortunately. So the files you need are harder to track down.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yoshkapundrick:
I am using the cm11 4.4.4 kitkat by Schischu and it works quite well for my needs. I just checked and the files are still present.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] heyleggomyeggo:
Yep, you are right. It's the rooting part that seemed hard to track down the necessary files.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wormwod1027:
Spent a little time with my Xoom the other day and installed the beta versions of "Google App" and "Google Play Services". Updated both and am happy to report that I've not had a single crash since. The device is running smooth. Love this tablet. Hope this helps you all out. I know I was thinking it had come to the end of the road.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bemanet:
which version number has the Google Play Services on your Xoom now ?
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jacklad:
I'm also running my Xoom bone stock and have applied both of these APK's and all Google apps have now been updated and are running perfectly -
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wormwod1027:
10.5.48
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dweezle:
10.5.48 (032-150087156) Google Maps crashes with error message, "Unfortunately, Maps has stopped." Running, Maps 9.49.2 ((949200121)
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jurema:
I think just like you. Now almost as reliable and compact tablets as our Xoom are not manufactured. I installed, erased all the possible rooms, trying to fix the damn po-pup of the GAAPS, without our tablet complaining. It now doubles as a watch with Beta GAAPS.

Long live our XOOM!
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] auval:
Guys, no need to flash any ROM or jump through any hoops.

Just install new Google Play Services APK, and xoom will be back no operational condition.

(I don't have privilege for adding link here, so search google for Google Play Services APK 10.5.42)

Good luck
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rojocapo:
I totally agree with you. I try to buy phones/tablets with decent custom ROM support (Nexus and Snapdragon devices such as Moto G line), sometimes used or refurbs.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tnfsmith:
Feel free to visit apkmirror.com to get latest Google Play Service apk even beta version still functionality
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Reick:
Next issue is the youtube app dont work. I have try a older version from 2016, but network error 502.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] negatiefmann:
Conncted to wlan...but unable to get connected to the internet. Anyone the same issue?
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pietrora:
Youtube problem

Hey guys, see this topic: https://xdaforums.com/eee-pad-trans...-crashing-google-play-services-t3557521/page6
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] godrick15:
Please tell me which xposed installer works, or link me? I'm running Omni 4.4.4 wingray.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Morak75:
Updated with latest apk, working great now, awesome , ouufffff
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] 954wrecker:
All sold out now

I knew it would get discounted, but not this fast or by this much so soon.

USED VERY GOOD @ $425

USED LIKE NEW @ $450

BRAND NEW @ $500

If you really want one you can check back as they get more returns and people cancel orders they will put more back.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01MYRABC3/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=all
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] guapinoy:
Thanks!
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrbelvedere:
Motherfu........
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] acshulk:
Just got my price adjustment from best buy!
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] vladimir40:
when did you buy your phone? i got my phone a month ago
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] acshulk:
Only 6 days ago. There is a 14 day return policy. You are out of the window. Doesn't hurt to call and try to get it done anyway. I called 1-888-best-buy
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] CptAwesomeTT:
Wow. I just got mine on Thursday. I emailed Amazon. Hopefully they adjust.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrbelvedere:
Amazon does not. You'd hafta buy it again and return the old one. I'm certainly thinking about it...
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] aknotts415:
Guys I had to return my first one because the bottom of the screen was yellowish so beware, these are either like new for a reason or they just didn't like it.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jonathan3579:
Totally bummed I missed this. :(
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Notchr302:
Never mind
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] sd97cl:
400

I saw a amazon third party seller had new mate 9's for 400 + 5 dollar shipping. But I assume they sold out before I pulled the trigger because it's not in my cart anymore.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jonathan3579:
I think they were a shady seller. It said to email them before purchasing in their description. I was almost tempted until I saw that.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] 954wrecker:
I tried hard for the past few months not to purchase this phone. Yesterday I failed I made an impulse buy off swappa!
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] CptAwesomeTT:
You won't regret it. I just came back from vacation. I only had my mate 9 and I didn't need to touch a PC once because I could do everything on it. Fantastic device.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] 954wrecker:
It's going to be pretty hard to knock off my OnePlus 3t. I have it pretty dialed in and it's the fastest most energy efficient phone I've had by far. Same setup on my Nexus 6P and Note 5 have always got me an average SOT of 6-8. I thought that was really good...OnePlus averages 12 and Ive never seen it average under 10. I have hit 14 before a few times over a few loonngg boring 3 day weekends.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] 954wrecker:
No mate 9 for me. My gut was right. The guy was a scam and swappa was extremely unhelpful. Took them forever to shut the guy down no matter how much evidence they had he was a scammer! Anyone know anyone who wants to do a story about how shady swappa is? I have so many screenshots and messages and saved web pages before they erased my messages. First and last time using swappa for sure
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jonathan3579:
I've had nothing but great experiences on Swappa. Care to elaborate more? I mostly sell but I'm now extremely curious about your buying experience.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] 954wrecker:
So the wrong phone arrived today it's the white one not the black one I ordered. Swappa wasted my time to verify everything with the numbers I provided. The help they gave me at the end was exactly the same as earlier. Contact PayPal! Thank you swappa what a great business. It shows me they are amateur and have no power to help anyone at all in any way other than tell people to contact PayPal. The last thing I want is a white phone OR to try and deal with PayPal again after the last 3 days of dealing with this.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jonathan3579:
That's extremely crappy. Swappa made a HUGE deal about me refunding the buyer of my old Note 7 despite the fact that he could have just swapped it out or tried to get a refund himself. They really need to get their act together and treat all cases the same. They should be the ones trying to make the seller do the right thing here...
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] 954wrecker:
They showed me there true colors its my first and last time using Swappa. On the warranty site it says its a MHA-L2AB

http://m.huawei.com/usmobile/consumer/support/warranty-query/index.htm

I've never heard of that model and google was not much help either. Is that what it says for you guys who got them here in the US?
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jonathan3579:
Mine says MHA-L29 for my US model. Was it supposed to be a US or international model?
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] 954wrecker:
US model
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] sledgie:
Who is the individual you are referring to?

PayPal should reverse the payment, plain and simple.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jonathan3579:
My thoughts exactly. If Swappa isn't correcting this situation, PayPal definitely will.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] 954wrecker:
Couldn't stand EMUI so i got rid of the mate 9
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Cleopatra Bianchi:
TWRP 3.0.3 at the post number 17 !

PLEASE FOLLOW VERY CAREFULLY THE NEXT STEPS

Make sure to have installed the OTA "full_k15ta_a-ota-1484567521.zip" (201701) !

1) Download the TWRP 3.0.2 at the next link :

http://www.mediafire.com/file/ya6ql5kcqtqy1h9/Apollo_twrp_3.0.2.rar

2) Install the adb drivers and fastboot commands :

http://www.mediafire.com/file/2df821420xpdp48/ADB_1.4.2.rar

Unrar the rar. Run “adb-setup.exe”. Hit “Y” to all 3 questions.

3) Tap on Settings --> About phone --> Tap Build number seven times.

Developer options --> OEM unlocking enabled and USB debugging enabled.

4) Download SuperSU.zip and BusyBox.zip at the next link :

http://www.mediafire.com/file/g4hubpximcn2g1b/LAST_SU-BU.rar

5) Unrar the rar. Copy the 2 zips onto your microSD.

STEPS TO DO ONCE ONLY

:

6) Plug your phone to PC via USB cable.

Allow the pop up request on your phone to give your PC USB debugging.

7) Open CMD (command prompt).

8) Type the next command :

adb reboot bootloader (and press enter)

9) Now type the next command :

fastboot oem unlock (and press enter)

10) Press volume up (into your phone) to confirm to unlock the bootloader.

You will see in the CMD prompt the next messages :

"Start unlock flow", and when it will be finished, you will see "OKAY".

11) Reboot in normal mode (be patient, when you unlock the bootloader, the phone reset to factory).

12) Now tap 7 times on Build number. Then Developer options, and re-enable OEM unlocking and USB debugging.

STEPS TO DO EVERY TIME YOU NEED TWRP RECOVERY

:

13) Copy the TWRP (recovery.img) into the same folder of fastboot.exe and adb.exe ( c:\adb\ ).

14) Connect your phone to the PC via USB cable.

15) Open CMD (command prompt) and type the next command :

adb reboot bootloader (and press enter)

16) Now type the next command :

fastboot boot c:\adb\recovery.img (and press enter)

17) Onto TWRP, if asking you to swipe to allow modification of System, tap KEEP READ ONLY.

18) Now - the most important thing - tap on Backup.

19) Check mark on Nvram, Boot, System and Data.

20) Tap on Select Storage, tap on MicroSDCard, tap on OK.

21) Tap Swipe to Backup.

22) Return to the main menù of TWRP.

23) Tap Install. Tap on Select Storage. Tap Micro SDCard. Tap OK.

24) Tap on SuperSU zip

25) Swipe to confirm Flash.

26) Tap on Reboot.

27) Tap on POWER OFF.

28) Turn on your phone.

29) Tap on the icon of SuperSU to activate it.

30) Download an app like "Root Check" or similar, to verify if phone is rooted.

:cool:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] julius1504:
is there a stock recovery available that i can flash in case i want to reset my phone or pull ota updates without flashing any zip files? i think the ota.zip that vernee released does not include a recovery, does it?

EDIT: there might be a possibility to extract recovery.img from the phone over adb. the problem is that you need to be rooted to do this but i am not, so i will leave a link down below. could someone who rooted his apollo try to get the recovery.img ?

https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/132314/can-we-backup-the-stock-recovery-img-in-any-way
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Cleopatra Bianchi:
You are right. There is no recovery.img inside the OTA update zip

I have made a custom recovery by myself. The pictures are the proof that my twrp works well.

This twrp method does not affect the original stock recovery.

Before to start the twrp by Fastboot, make sure you have installed the OTA 201701 update zip onto your Apollo.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Next13:
Hello, the method works very well ....

Thank you very much :laugh:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jrotaetxe:
Hello, Cleopatra

Just a couple of questions....

1.- In this TWRP "instalation" you ask adb to boot from an image is not in the telephone but in your PC? (Please, confirm)

2.- Instad using SuperSu for root, can Magisk take its place? Magisk seems to be a very promisory system.

Thank you very much. I do not have my piedce already to check myself. That is the reason of item 2.-
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Cleopatra Bianchi:
Your first question :

Fastboot to boot the recovery.img (TWRP) inside your PC. I confirm it.

Your second question :

Regarding Magisk, please keep in mind that you need also "phh's SuperUser" and "xposed-v87.0-sdk23-topjohnwu.zip".

Very soon I will have the Vernee Apollo in my hands to do all kinds of tests without asking anyone to be the test case.

The first most important target is to make a stock firmware flashable by SP Flash Tool.

The second most important target is to make a twrp flashable by SP Flash Tool.

Regards
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jrotaetxe:
We are in the same situation...

Waiting

Graccie tanto!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myextasy:
Stock firmware in Flash Tool

I look forward to flash the stock firmware in Flash Tool. I foolishly made a phone of brick, all backups lost. Thanks!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Cleopatra Bianchi:
UPDATE 01

UPDATE 01

Carliv Touch Recovery 5.7.3

The touchscreen does NOT works.

BUT :

You are able to move between the options by "volume up" and "volume down" buttons.

You are able to select any option by "power" button.

Flash it by SP Flash Tool (load the scatter file inside rar and select "Download Only" option).

On an inspired idea by Marsapa (Androidiani forum).

Download link

: You will find it on Needrom

STEPS TO UNBRICK THE VERNEE APOLLO :

Make sure you have the "full_k15ta_a-ota-XXX.zip" onto your microSD.

Make sure you have "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.79-20161211114519.zip" onto your microSD.

SuperSU.zip and BusyBox.zip link

:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/g4hubpximcn2g1b/LAST_SU-BU.rar

1) Flash the recovery.img with SP Flash Tool.

2) Press "volume up" and "power" buttons simultaneously.

3) Select the first line with "volume up" button.

4) Press "volume down" to enter into Carliv 5.7.3.

5) Press "volume down" button and select "install zip".

6) Press "power" button.

7) Select "Choose zip from ExtraSD" and press "power" button.

If you do not find anything on ExtraSD, select "Choose zip from Sdcard".

8) Select "full_k15ta_a-ota-1482441792.zip" and press "power" button.

9) Select "Yes - Install full_k15ta_a-ota-1482441792.zip".

10) Press "power" button to start the flash of OTA zip.

You will see the following lines appear in sequence :

Finding update package...

Opening update package...

Installing update...

Target:

alps/full_15ta_a/k15ta_a:6.0/MRA58K/1482438895:user/release-keys

Patching system image unconditionally...

Verifying the updated system image...

Verified the updated system image.

Patching custom image unconditionally...

Verifying the updated custom image...

Verified the updated custom image.

Patching custom image unconditionally...

Verifying the updated custom image...

Verified the updated custom image.

start to update general image

start to update loader image

start to update main loader image

Install from sdcard complete.

11) Select "<<<< Go Back <<<<" and press "power" button.

12) Press "volume down" button and select "install zip".

13) "Choose zip from Sdcard".

14) Select "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.79-20161211114519.zip" and press "power" button.

15) Select "Yes - Install UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.79-20161211114519.zip".

16) When "Install from sdcard complete", "<<<< Go Back <<<<".

17) Select "Reboot Phone".

18) Select "No".

19) Be patient. Your Apollo will reboot twice.

20) Enjoy with your unbricked Vernee Apollo.

21) Settings-->About phone-->tap 7 times on Build number.

22) Developer options-->enable OEM unlocking and USB debugging.

23) Tap on SuperSU icon to activate it (New user).

:cool:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jrotaetxe:
Agree in both

Regards
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] greeneyez15o:
Where can I find the update zip ?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Sracer85:
How to enter to Custom RECOVERY?

Hello

I tried two recovery

TWRP and Carliv Touch Recovery

everything is ok - Backup and Restore

But how enter to recovery?

Button "-" with "power" dont work

Button "+" with "power" and when choose Recovery - dont work
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] greeneyez15o:
Stuck on trying to install recovery. Downloaded everything.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Cleopatra Bianchi:
http://www.vernee.cc/downloads-apollo.html

There are the two next zip :

full_k15ta_a-ota-1482441792.zip

full_k15ta_a-ota-1484567521.zip

The k15ta_a is typical of Vernee Apollo Helio X25
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Cleopatra Bianchi:
I see you on 4pda.

1) "volume plus" + "power" simultaneously.

2) select the first line with "volume plus".

3) press "volume minus" to enter into recovery.

I suggest you to install "Quick Reboot (Root)" apk to enter more quickly into recovery mode.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Cleopatra Bianchi:
stock rom flashable by SP Flash Tool

At the next thread you will find the stock rom flashable by SP Flash Tool :

https://xdaforums.com/general/rooting-roms/vernee-apollo-helio-x25-roms-fix-t3561019
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Cleopatra Bianchi:
UPDATE 02

UPDATE 02

TWRP 3.0.3

Unfortunately the touch screen does NOT work.

Then, you will have to choose two different methods :

1) Flash the twrp 3.0.3 and use an OTG mouse.

2) Boot the twrp by Fastboot mode (please read carefully the steps at the first post).

Download link

:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/274vwdo2xhm6aqm/Apollo_X25-twrp_3.0.3.rar