[GUIDE][VZW Version] Drivers, SDK, Unlocking, Rooting & Returning to Stock

[Maikai.Guy]

Does this work with 3.1 or not? If not, are there newer instructions?

3G with 3.1

 

[2CupsWithString]

This can work with 3.1 however I wouldn't do it, I'll come up with a new guide and some new files for everyone. I've just been so busy at work and dealing with Motorola that I want to scream.

I don't want to let you guys down though So I'll stop slacking and get on it!

 

[dihav313]

roooottuinggg ?

 

[Maikai.Guy]

In preparation, I'm trying to load the SDK, but am stuck in a loop saying I don't have JDK. I've installed it again and again. I've rebooted. I've tried everything I can think of. I've gone into Control panel - System - Advanced - Environment variables and changed the user path to C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_26\bin in an attempt to force it.

...nothing.

Is just having the files from the .zip file provided going to be enough? I can live with that, although I'd be a bit disappointed because I was thinking about playing. I'm a microcontroller guy. I'm a fantastic assy guy, really good at C and "eh" at C++. Android is out of my box, but learning new stuff keeps the brain young.

 

[afolgueira]

So I didnt read the comments and now I'm stuck on the Dual Core Tech Screen

Trying to revert back to original until we get the 3.1 fix, any idea how to root 3.1 3G???

 

[afolgueira]

Trying to revert back to original until we get the 3.1 fix, any idea how to root 3.1 3G???

So I was able to take it back to normal using the unroot method explained at the begining. So tomorrow I'll keep trying to root my xoom 3g 3.1

 

[bouchedag]

Re: [GUIDE][VZW Version] Drivers, SDK, Unlocking, Rooting & Retur

First, This thread wouldn't be possible without @Koush | My Brain Hurts - Koush develops such great things like, ClockworkMod recovery and Rom Manager, if you want to support him, buy his apps!

This thread & posts are for the Verizon branded Motorola Xoom and points to software images for that model! -- (Hint: WIFI only users - LOOK AWAY!)

This guide will help you: install the Motorola Xoom USB drivers, install fastboot & adb from the Android 3.0 SDK, Unlock your Motorola Xoom for flashing and finally root your Motorola Xoom. There's also a "back to stock" mini-guide.

It's a lot less complicated than it sounds and the entire process should take around 15 - 30 minutes (not counting downloading files).

WARNING: THIS PROCESS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY, THIS WILL ALSO ERASE ALL OF THE DATA ON YOUR XOOM

If you're not quite sure what the process involves you should thoroughly read over each section, as well check out the FAQ, also - it's cool to ask questions.

Section 1: Motorola USB Drivers & Android SDK Files (this will setup your computer to talk to your Xoom)

Section 2: Unlocking the Motorola Xoom (screen shots included)

Section 3: Rooting the Motorola Xoom & Installing BusyBox (screen shots included)

Section 4: Returning your Xoom to stock software status with the latest OTA update

Section 5: FAQs

Great work!

 

[Netmaster]

Re: [GUIDE][VZW Version] Drivers, SDK, Unlocking, Rooting & Retur

Great this seems to be working

 

[AlfieKam]

Re: [GUIDE][VZW Version] Drivers, SDK, Unlocking, Rooting & Retur

This is awesome stuff, I'm gonna try this as soon as I get to work.

 

[Michael Alan Goff]

Re: [GUIDE][VZW Version] Drivers, SDK, Unlocking, Rooting & Retur

Since it doesn't seem to be getting much of a response.

I Just gave up on rooting my Xoom, went back to 3.0.1 and went to update from there.

Can't do anything, though, on account of there being an inability to connect to WiFi. It says... error, right under Wi-Fi. And, considering this is a WiFi Xoom, it's fairly important.

 

[moosc]

xoomforums.com they have a lot knowledgeable folks over there that will be better.at helping u.

Since it doesn't seem to be getting much of a response.

I Just gave up on rooting my Xoom, went back to 3.0.1 and went to update from there.

Can't do anything, though, on account of there being an inability to connect to WiFi. It says... error, right under Wi-Fi. And, considering this is a WiFi Xoom, it's fairly important.

Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk

 

[laurentb]

Re: [GUIDE][VZW Version] Drivers, SDK, Unlocking, Rooting & Retur

Hey,
Can anyone advice me what shall I do if after the step 6. in Rooting <fastboot reboot> I get an error message?
D:\KITs\AND_KITs\sdktools>fastboot reboot
rebooting...
finished. total time: 0.583s
D:\KITs\AND_KITs\sdktools>adb remount
error: device not found

Tks.

 

[sullyz]

Re: [GUIDE][VZW Version] Drivers, SDK, Unlocking, Rooting & Retur

Hey,
Can anyone advice me what shall I do if after the step 6. in Rooting <fastboot reboot> I get an error message?
D:\KITs\AND_KITs\sdktools>fastboot reboot
rebooting...
finished. total time: 0.583s
D:\KITs\AND_KITs\sdktools>adb remount
error: device not found

Tks.

I had the same error "device not found" I left it connected for another couple minutes and then resent the command and it worked.

 

[Chuckroid]

Re: [GUIDE][VZW Version] Drivers, SDK, Unlocking, Rooting & Retur

I'm stuck with nothing but the batwings and dual core screen....
won't seem to go any further... I can get to recovery and rsd support 3??

... but everytime I reboot the device I get right back to the batwings.

BTW I was on 3.2.4 LTE version...

 

[Chuckroid]

Re: [GUIDE][VZW Version] Drivers, SDK, Unlocking, Rooting & Retur

Been stuck at Batwings all night... I'll try to get it back to stock. I don't think the image ever flashed correctly.
I advise not to use this method on a fully updated US based Verizon LTE Xoom.

 

[technician199]

Re: [GUIDE][VZW Version] Drivers, SDK, Unlocking, Rooting & Retur

[Root] Universal Xoom Root - ANY XOOM ANY UPDATE - xda-developers

This link will root any xoom! My 4g Xoom is now running Pete's ICS!

 

[Chuckroid]

Re: [GUIDE][VZW Version] Drivers, SDK, Unlocking, Rooting & Retur

I finally got Universal Root to work, and have since flashed EOS' ICS 4.0.3

Awesomeness!!

 

[Engkong93]

Re: [GUIDE][VZW Version] Drivers, SDK, Unlocking, Rooting & Retur

I got stuck on the batwings.. can any body tell me how to undo this thing :'(

 

[Weeshalot]

Re: [GUIDE][VZW Version] Drivers, SDK, Unlocking, Rooting & Retur

How do you open a command prompt IN the SDK folder?????? Whaaaat???

 

[Bombixmori]

Re: [GUIDE][VZW Version] Drivers, SDK, Unlocking, Rooting & Retur

I got an XOOM Verizon 3G Updated to Android 4.0
I got stock after fastboot flash boot rootboot.img
Fastboot reboot it says <waitng for device>

and

abd remount it says error: device not found

Please help ...