[GUIDE] Unlocking (& Re-locking) the Motorola Xoom for flashing

[somboons]

I'm new user for xoom now.I have question.
do I need unlock bootloader for root or flash custom ROM?

 

[matt4321]

I'm new user for xoom now.I have question.
do I need unlock bootloader for root or flash custom ROM?

Both

 

[pinoiryder]

anyway you can check if the device is unlock already?

 

[Mjamocha]

So using this I wont have issues with warranty if my XOOM has problem?

LOL, yes it will void your warrenty, however if you have any issues with your Xoom - putting the original image back and relocking the bootloader will restore you xoom to the original out of box state. (hince ... you warranty will be in tact, as if you never ulocked it)

 

[surge27]

Will this work on the Xoom FE?

Sent from my MZ505 using xda premium

 

[neldoreth]

I try to flash recovery but nothing happen...

I have a US XOOM Wifi, with original Android 4.1.1. I unlock the xoom using fastboot oem unlock in fastboot, the my tablet wipe all content. After reboot i enter in fastboot again and I do: fastboot flash recovery TWRP2.2.0_R.A.H.v1.0_EOS.img, i see all OK in xoom. Reboot again and try to enter in recovery... nothing happen i see the open android in the floor, no menu, no recovery. I try to flash Tiamat recovery too... What i am doing wrong?

Thanks a lot.

 

[Schmoldt]

I try to flash recovery but nothing happen...

I have a US XOOM Wifi, with original Android 4.1.1. I unlock the xoom using fastboot oem unlock in fastboot, the my tablet wipe all content. After reboot i enter in fastboot again and I do: fastboot flash recovery TWRP2.2.0_R.A.H.v1.0_EOS.img, i see all OK in xoom. Reboot again and try to enter in recovery... nothing happen i see the open android in the floor, no menu, no recovery. I try to flash Tiamat recovery too... What i am doing wrong?

Thanks a lot.

When your tab is on: ADB reboot recovery

Sent from my MZ601 using XDA Premium HD app

 

[neldoreth]

Thanks, I make a mistake, i let OS boot after flash recovery, then original Jelly Bean erase the recovery.

 

[BorgCymru]

fastboot is not recognized as an internal or external command

What do I have to install from the SDK folder onto my computer ?

Using a UK Zoom MZ604