Verizon XOOM gets ICS next week!

**SamuriHL** · 04-27-2012, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by Monkey Pi

If leaks can be believed, there's more to the story than just Verizon. Supposedly, Verizon has approved the update, so possibly Google also enjoys Verizon's reputation for delayed updates as a means to slough off their share of the blame.

That wouldn't shock me, tbh. But, they certainly got all the non-Verizon devices updated pretty quickly. So, I honestly feel the blame falls mostly on Verizon. Maybe I'm wrong, but, it seems like a clear pattern that most non-Verizon devices are seeing updates and pretty much all the Verizon devices are "delayed". God knows when my bionic will see it. Supposedly it's in testing. BAHAHAH. Sure it is.

Honestly, though, I do feel bad for those who've been waiting for the official Xoom 4G update. I figured it'd be delayed, but, not this long. This is nuts.

**SamuriHL** · 04-27-2012, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by Monkey Pi

They got all the non-LTE devices updated pretty quickly and continue to. Look at the Galaxy S2. I think everything from the Galaxy Nexus launch forward might indicate that Google has trouble dealing with LTE devices.

Hmm, actually, that's a fair point. I didn't consider that it was the LTE devices having issues, which, sadly, are all Verizon. Ok, I concede that is definitely possible.

**Pace Racing** · 05-09-2012, 08:33 PM

Any update to when we may get ICS?

**SamuriHL** · 05-09-2012, 08:41 PM

Sadly, no.

**BasPilot** · 05-10-2012, 12:08 AM

If you guys are willing to put a little work into your xoom, run the ICS update I put up and that is stickied. It's really quite easy to get through, and there are tons of updates since the ICS that I put up there originally. I'm getting an update about every 4 days or so from TEAM EOS. They are making it smoother and smoother ... then a little mess up... but then smoother again, and smoother. I am totally loving my xoom on ICS with the Root and Rom that I have, and the updates and the ability I have to goof around with it. I suggest you look into it at least.

**SamuriHL** · 05-10-2012, 07:33 AM

I've been running team eos since January and love it. I'd never go back to hc at this point.

Sent from my Xoom using Tapatalk 2

**Zman1001** · 05-10-2012, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by BasPilot

If you guys are willing to put a little work into your xoom, run the ICS update I put up and that is stickied. It's really quite easy to get through, and there are tons of updates since the ICS that I put up there originally. I'm getting an update about every 4 days or so from TEAM EOS. They are making it smoother and smoother ... then a little mess up... but then smoother again, and smoother. I am totally loving my xoom on ICS with the Root and Rom that I have, and the updates and the ability I have to goof around with it. I suggest you look into it at least.

BasPilot,

How do the updates come out? Are they like the updates for Apps, or do you have to run through entire set up again?

Sorry for dumb question, but I just have never rooted before, so I do not know the process after the root is complete.

I have been debating this, but there are so many options of root, one just does not know where to go, and again, after root, how do updates work?

Thanks

**SamuriHL** · 05-10-2012, 10:10 AM

Team EOS is on goomanager. So basically when they release a new version, we get a goomanager popup like any other system notification telling us an update is available for our ROM. It downloads it, we reboot into recovery, wipe the cache, and install the ROM + GAPPS. I've not done a full wipe since I installed it in January. Although, I probably should clean out the cobwebs at some point. Generally, though, you don't have to do a full wipe once you're on the ROM.

**Maikai.Guy** · 05-10-2012, 01:03 PM

As BasPilot said, it's just "a little work." It's so easy people. Seriously. He wrote the instructions so simply a child could do it.

I'm running the Eos Cornerstone build. It's awesome and the soon to be released offical OTA of ICS won't hold a candle to it.

To see what you are missing, and will still be missing even after ICS is officially released for the 4G tablet, take a look at this guy's video review.

**ammarmon** · 05-10-2012, 02:14 PM

I'm tired of waiting so I'm considering rooting and installing ICS which I love on my GNex.

My issue is I never sent my Xoom in to have the LTE upgrade. (I've been meaning to do it but life has gotten in the way. Everywhere I go I have fast wifi). Since I haven't done it and these builds are for the LTE equipped Xoom will it even work?

**Pace Racing** · 05-10-2012, 03:40 PM

I appreciate the great post about how to upgrade to ICS manually. What I'm trying to figure out is if the ICS update from Verizon is close enough that I don't have to. I've waited this long, waiting a bit longer isn't that big of a deal.

**SamuriHL** · 05-10-2012, 04:42 PM

Good luck with that. Supposedly it's "ready" and waiting for VZW to flip the switch. Of course, it's been like that for weeks, supposedly. So, no one's going to be able to give you an answer on that. Other than, yes, at some point, it will get upgraded. Hopefully.

**Maikai.Guy** · 05-10-2012, 06:48 PM

You can wait for it, but you'll still miss out on features included in ROMs that won't be included in an official OTA. Cornerstone is one huge example.

And then Jelly Bean will be released. IMHO the original XOOM will still have enough sway with devs for them to make Jelly Bean ROMs for it.

Will there be an official OTA for Jelly Bean in the 4G XOOM's future? I sincerely doubt it.

The question is "Root now or root later?" I'm running ICS with Cornerstone and clocking at 1.5GHz. It's incredibly smooth and I don't see any need for another tablet at this point. Battery power is good for about 8 hours at 1.5GHz, 60%-70% brightness and my normal applications running. I slow it down when I take a flight and get about 10 hours.

We have three of them. At this point I think the XOOMs will perform well enough for two full years (until about March 2013) before we see any reason to move on. That's a year more than I anticipated.

**Pace Racing** · 05-15-2012, 05:50 PM

UPDATE...I called VZ and asked if they had any info about the ICS update. The customer service girl didn't even know what it was, but when I checked w/ Tech support, they told me that the official update started rolling out on May 10th, and would be available to anyone who forces an update on their device 10 days afer, so we should be able to get ICS on May 20th. Fingers crossed!

**SamuriHL** · 05-15-2012, 05:51 PM

Fascinating. I haven't seen anything anywhere about it rolling out so that would indeed be news.

**p08757** · 05-16-2012, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by Pace Racing

UPDATE...I called VZ and asked if they had any info about the ICS update. The customer service girl didn't even know what it was, but when I checked w/ Tech support, they told me that the official update started rolling out on May 10th, and would be available to anyone who forces an update on their device 10 days afer, so we should be able to get ICS on May 20th. Fingers crossed!

I highly doubt they gave you correct information. I hope its true, but I really doubt it.

**mloebl** · 05-18-2012, 02:14 PM

This seems a bit more official as it's coming from Motorola:

-Mike

**p08757** · 05-18-2012, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by mloebl

This seems a bit more official as it's coming from Motorola:

-Mike

2nd Qrt is ending in ~six weeks. I'm not going to hold my breath.

**mloebl** · 05-18-2012, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by p08757

2nd Qrt is ending in ~six weeks. I'm not going to hold my breath.

It actually says "Testing" vs Development... so maybe have a shot?

**oluvinu** · 05-23-2012, 04:13 PM

hi all i noticed that no new info is on this thread but actually our Verizon xoom MZ600 will have the ICS update 2nd qtr of 2012 which if we all i understand as june being the last month of quarter 2 .....so i would say june 31 2012 is when they will release it.

**naldiian** · 05-23-2012, 04:52 PM

That would be a neat trick

**Maikai.Guy** · 05-23-2012, 08:11 PM

It's so sad to hear fellow XOOM owners just wait, and wait, and wait, and...

Free yourselves from the shackles of Verizon's release schedule.

Follow the simple directions given in the forum to root and load custom ROMs. You won't be sorry. You'll have capabilities in excess of what any official OTA will provide.

I highly recommend the Eos ROM with Cornerstone. Wouldn't you like to have multiple open windows? Don't you deserve to have multiple open windows?

**reishus** · 05-24-2012, 06:39 AM

I can tell you why I don't flash mine.

I use mine for work every day. I can't take the risk of running into problems as mentioned in steps 6 and 7. Time is also an issue. I DO NOT HAVE A SPARE 4-6 hours to do this. If I start it, I have to have it done by the next day so I would have to be prepared to spend 6 hours even if it only takes me 30 minutes. I would love to do it, but I feel that I can't take the risk.

I just wanted to shed some light as to why some might not be flashing.

To do this, you will need the following things:
1. USB Cable that connects your Xoom to your computer.
2. A Windows computer - I don't know how to do this on a MAC. Don't have any MAC.
3. a MicroSD card, preferably 2 just to make things easier.
4. A reader of some sort that connects directly into your computer for that MicroSD card. This means, not a phone or other device that you are running your MicroSD card through. Some sort of a piece of equipment that you put your MicroSD card into and that goes into your computer and it reads just like a thumb drive. It may work using a phone or something as a proxy, but I didn't do it that way, so I have no idea if it will do that.
5. A bunch of files
6. TIME!!!! - This may work first try off and it takes you 20 - 30 minutes and you're up and running. It may take you 4 hours to do it, or 6 like me because I hit a road block and had to do more research.
7. Patience - This may not work right off, please understand that. You may have to do things 2 times or repeat a step along the way.

**dcastillo** · 05-24-2012, 07:24 AM

I haven't done it because I'm a recovering flash-o-holic ....
If I start... I won't stop.... I'll lose tons of sleep and won't get anything done around the house... which is a lot with a new house...

Danny

**GoonieGooGoo4** · 05-26-2012, 03:15 PM

Well.....i have waited this long....I may as hold out for the official update....from the official Verizon calendar they finished the ICS testing for XOOM on May 17th.....so the release is coming soon.