I use root explorer. as soon as I open it i can see an "external" folder. I have my backups all going there. Im not sure why its not working for you. If you were able to flash the kernel in section 3 then your device can read the card fine. Ill see what I can dig up for you
Cannot download from rapidshare.
This is awesome. Thanks so much for providing these instructions!
I can't access Rapidshare because it's blocked by my company, but most of the other free hosting services aren't blocked. Can anyone post a copy of 3.1_Root_and_Recovery_Tools.rar to a different server so I could grab it?
Thanks.
This is awesome. Thanks so much for providing these instructions!
I can't access Rapidshare because it's blocked by my company, but most of the other free hosting services aren't blocked. Can anyone post a copy of 3.1_Root_and_Recovery_Tools.rar to a different server so I could grab it?
Thanks.
Here is a step by step guide to root your xoom that is already updated to 3.1
You might also find this useful if you relocked your device to get the 3.1 update.
****** WARNING************ WARNING************ WARNING******
1. All steps are for the 3G Verizon Wireless Xoom. The steps are almost the same for WiFi but the files you need to download are different. You can find everything for your Wifi Xoom here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1078019
2. You will lose all data by unlocking your device. This is just something you will need to plan for. Backup everything BEFORE you start this. If you Have any questions about backing up your data I will be happy to help.If you are already unlocked then you dont need to worry about this. /win
****** WARNING************ WARNING************ WARNING*******
How to use this guide
.....PLEASE READ THIS!......
This guide is divided into 3 sections:
1. Root Your Xoom
2. Flash CWR
3. Flash Kernal
These sections must be completed in order. If all you want is root then just do the 1st section. If you want SD card support then you must do all 3 steps.
Each section has its respective folder in the .rar file that I’ve linked Below.
1. Root files
2. CWR files
3. Kernel
As you work your way through this guide I will refer to files located in these folders.
All files used in this guide can be found here:
https://rapidshare.com/files/2447837220/3.1_Root_and_Recovery_Tools.rar
Or Here:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=S9BTBCC6
Lets get started!!!!
**********************************
**********************************
Unlock and Root Your Xoom
>Root Files folder<
Steps found here:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=968342
1. Download the Motorola Xoom Root Zip file and unzip it.
(I replaced thes files with "root31.img", "SU", "superuser.apk" All found in the "Root Files" folder if you use my download link)
2. Place the files in the SDK Tools folder.
(You can skip the next 3 steps if you’ve unlocked with fastboot previously or if you lost root due to upgrading to 3.1)
3. adb reboot bootloader
5. fastboot oem unlock (wait for reboot)
6. adb reboot bootloader
7. fastboot flash boot (name of new boot.img(root31.img attached))
7. fastboot reboot (wait for reboot)
(you will need to enable usb debuging here)
8. adb remount
9. adb push su /system/bin
10. adb shell ln –s /system/bin/su /system/xbin/su
11. adb shell chmod 4755 /system/bin/su
12. adb push Superuser.apk /system/app
for steps 10-12, the way you wrote it, i couldn't get it to work...
I had to do it this way...
adb shell
ln –s /system/bin/su /system/xbin/su
chmod 4755 /system/bin/su
exit
adb push Superuser.apk /system/app/
got it from http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-hack-the-motorola-xoom-android-tablet-rooting-guide-2011-3
but i'm rooted now! thanks for the instructions!
What ive noticed is somepeople need to keep going with "adb shell....." others need to do step 12 out of shell. I have no clue why but as long as you got it im happy
What ive noticed is somepeople need to keep going with "adb shell....." others need to do step 12 out of shell. I have no clue why but as long as you got it im happy
thanks for the instructions!
When im trying to drop the new kernal on my sd card it mounts i see it in windows but when I click on it i get a pop up saying I need to format. Should I be selecting the "Format /sdcard" option in CWR first then the "mount USB storage" option?
your step 9 failed then. It cant find the file you pushed or the path is being typed wrong. Run through pushing the files over again. Ive run through this many times and the only time I get that error is when pushing a file fails.
My issue was me just being dense. I didnt realize you needed an external micosd card for the Kernel/Boot image portion of this guide. Bought one, stuck it in and everything was good to go. Thanks for the guide it was incredibly helpful.
Everything worked perfect! Thank you!
If people are having issues or don't understand how to set up ADB, this post helps a ton, and cuts out things you don't need:
http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/mot...windows-7-64-bit-other-windows-platforms.html
If people are having issues or don't understand how to set up ADB, this post helps a ton, and cuts out things you don't need:
http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/mot...windows-7-64-bit-other-windows-platforms.html
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5Here is a step by step guide to root your xoom that is already updated to 3.1
You might also find this useful if you relocked your device to get the 3.1 update.
****** WARNING************ WARNING************ WARNING******
1. All steps are for the 3G Verizon Wireless Xoom. The steps are almost the same for WiFi but the files you need to download are different. You can find everything for your Wifi Xoom here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1078019
2. You will lose all data by unlocking your device. This is just something you will need to plan for. Backup everything BEFORE you start this. If you Have any questions about backing up your data I will be happy to help. If you are already unlocked then you dont need to worry about this. /win
****** WARNING************ WARNING************ WARNING*******
How to use this guide
.....PLEASE READ THIS!......
This guide is divided into 3 sections:
1. Root Your Xoom
2. Flash CWR
3. Flash Kernal
These sections must be completed in order. If all you want is root then just do the 1st section. If you want SD card support then you must do all 3 steps.
Each section has its respective folder in the .rar file that I’ve linked Below.
1. Root files
2. CWR files
3. Kernel
As you work your way through this guide I will refer to files located in these folders.
All files used in this guide can be found here:
https://rapidshare.com/files/2447837220/3.1_Root_and_Recovery_Tools.rar
Or Here:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=S9BTBCC6
***If people are having issues or don't understand how to set up ADB, this post helps a ton, and cuts out things you don't need***
http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/moto...platforms.html
Lets get started!!!!
**********************************
**********************************
Unlock and Root Your Xoom
>Root Files folder<
Steps found here:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=968342
1. Download the Motorola Xoom Root Zip file and unzip it.
(I replaced thes files with "root31.img", "SU", "superuser.apk" All found in the "Root Files" folder if you use my download link)
2. Place the files in the SDK Tools folder.
(You can skip the next 3 steps if you’ve unlocked with fastboot previously or if you lost root due to upgrading to 3.1)
3. adb reboot bootloader
5. fastboot oem unlock (wait for reboot)
6. adb reboot bootloader
7. fastboot flash boot (name of new boot.img(root31.img attached))
7. fastboot reboot (wait for reboot)
(you will need to enable usb debuging here)
8. adb remount
9. adb push su /system/bin
10. adb shell ln –s /system/bin/su /system/xbin/su
11. adb shell chmod 4755 /system/bin/su
12. adb push Superuser.apk /system/app
_______________________________________________________
Flashed CWR
>CRW Files folder<
Steps found here:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1074979
1. Download the recovery image (CWR.img attached)
2. Pull up your command prompt
3. Adb reboot bootloader
4. Fastboot flash recovery (name of recovery.img (CWR.img))
5. Fastboot reboot
_______________________________________________________
Flashed Kernel
>Kernel folder<
Steps found here:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=978013
1. Reboot into recovery. (adb reboot recovery or volume down while booting)
2. Go into "mounts and storage"
3. Select "mount USB storage"
4. Your SD Card will now be mounted on your computer. Drop the kernel (and boot image pack if applicable) onto SD Card.
5. "Go Back" then go into "install zip from sdcard" then "choose zip from sdcard"
6. If you are flashing a boot image pack, flash it first. (3G_light_ON_Speed.zip) Then flash the kernel zip. (Tiamat_Xoom-1.4.2_1.4Ghz.zip)
7. Back out to main menu and reboot.
_______________________________________________________
I am not taking credit for any of these steps I am simply trying to put the info in one place for people who need it.
The files I have attached Via download link are files taken from the threads listed above, I have not modified ANY of these files!2First off great instructions for rooting the 3G Xoom. But after going through the process last night there are a few things that may catch up users...
The "adb shell push su /system/bin" command may not work for at least some users or they may get a error. Should be changed to "adb push su /system/bin" or at least put a note to try that if the first does not work.
The "Fastboot flash (name of recovery.img (CWR.img attached))" should be "Fastboot flash recovery (name of recovery.img (CWR.img attached))" I know they should be able to figure this out but may cause some users a headache for a while while they figure it out.
You might also put a note that if you lost root due to upgrading to 3.1 but had earlier did the "fastboot oem unlock" when you were 3.0 or 3.0.1 you don't have to do the "fastboot oem unlock" again. The "fastboot oem unlock" wipes all the data which I don't think is necessary.
Overall though great instruction and I love how you provide a link with all the files right there in the instructions. I hate instructions that vagely tell you to get the files from another post and then not even provide a link to that post.
Dan1Here is a step by step guide to root your xoom that is already updated to 3.1
You might also find this useful if you relocked your device to get the 3.1 update.
****** WARNING************ WARNING************ WARNING******
1. All steps are for the 3G Verizon Wireless Xoom. The steps are almost the same for WiFi but the files you need to download are different. You can find everything for your Wifi Xoom here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1078019
2. You will lose all data by unlocking your device. This is just something you will need to plan for. Backup everything BEFORE you start this. If you Have any questions about backing up your data I will be happy to help. If you are already unlocked then you dont need to worry about this. /win
****** WARNING************ WARNING************ WARNING*******
How to use this guide
.....PLEASE READ THIS!......
This guide is divided into 3 sections:
1. Root Your Xoom
2. Flash CWR
3. Flash Kernal
These sections must be completed in order. If all you want is root then just do the 1st section. If you want SD card support then you must do all 3 steps.
Each section has its respective folder in the .rar file that I’ve linked Below.
1. Root files
2. CWR files
3. Kernel
As you work your way through this guide I will refer to files located in these folders.
All files used in this guide can be found here:
https://rapidshare.com/files/2447837220/3.1_Root_and_Recovery_Tools.rar
Or Here:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=S9BTBCC6
Lets get started!!!!
**********************************
**********************************
Unlock and Root Your Xoom
>Root Files folder<
Steps found here:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=968342
1. Download the Motorola Xoom Root Zip file and unzip it.
(I replaced thes files with "root31.img", "SU", "superuser.apk" All found in the "Root Files" folder if you use my download link)
2. Place the files in the SDK Tools folder.
(You can skip the next 3 steps if you’ve unlocked with fastboot previously or if you lost root due to upgrading to 3.1)
3. adb reboot bootloader
5. fastboot oem unlock (wait for reboot)
6. adb reboot bootloader
7. fastboot flash boot (name of new boot.img(root31.img attached))
7. fastboot reboot (wait for reboot)
(you will need to enable usb debuging here)
8. adb remount
9. adb push su /system/bin
10. adb shell ln –s /system/bin/su /system/xbin/su
11. adb shell chmod 4755 /system/bin/su
12. adb push Superuser.apk /system/app
for steps 10-12, the way you wrote it, i couldn't get it to work...
I had to do it this way...
adb shell
ln –s /system/bin/su /system/xbin/su
chmod 4755 /system/bin/su
exit
adb push Superuser.apk /system/app/
got it from http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-hack-the-motorola-xoom-android-tablet-rooting-guide-2011-3
but i'm rooted now! thanks for the instructions!1Everything worked perfect! Thank you!
If people are having issues or don't understand how to set up ADB, this post helps a ton, and cuts out things you don't need:
http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/mot...windows-7-64-bit-other-windows-platforms.html
