JB Xoom root and flash?

[Geeba]

Hi all,

There is just to much info here and I cant find what I'm looking to do... tried other sites also but not the same.

I have in the UK a stock Wifi GED Jelly Bean Xoom.

I would like to flash a custom ROM.

Am I correct in thinking I need to:-

Root - still not found a guide that does JB

Install Clockwork Mod Recovery

Boot into recovery mode and select wipe... install from .zip within CMR?

Pointers would be greatly appreciated...

 

[shpitz461]

I think unlocking and rooting would be the same regardless of the OS.
I also suggest you flash TWRP instead of CWM, both are fine either way.
Once you boot into recovery wipe cashe, dalvik cache, and data (factory restore).
Then flash ROM and GAPPS (for the specific ROM).
Just make sure the ROM you flash is designed for your device (there are many flavors of XOOM, each a little different from the others).

 

[Cubanluke88]

Root - still not found a guide that does JB

Irrelevant if you plan on using a custom rom.

1. unlock bootloader via fastboot - fastboot oem unlock
2. flash custom recovery via fastboot - fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
3. flash custom rom via the custom recovery you just flashed

Plenty of guides that go over this much.

 

[Geeba]

Irrelevant if you plan on using a custom rom.

1. unlock bootloader via fastboot - fastboot oem unlock
2. flash custom recovery via fastboot - fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
3. flash custom rom via the custom recovery you just flashed

Plenty of guides that go over this much.

Any pointers on what would cover a stock JB Wifi? - its all pretty bewildering if I'm honest.. I have no issues flashing my HD2 phone with Droid Clockwork Mod --> instal from zip... but the xoom doesnt appear to be that straightforward

 

[dwinters55]

Look at this guide that I came across. xoomforums.com/forum/motorola-xoom-development/15179-how-rookie-rooting-flashing-unrooting-under-one-roof.

Sorry it would not me post the link to the guide.

 

[Yuccaman]

Just a thought..... Xooms sold in the UK do not have a JB update yet, so I would assume the Xoom may already have had its bootlaoder unlocked to convert it to a GED device and as part of that a custom revoery (like ClockworkMod) installed.

Is it worth trying to reboot into recovery to find out if you already have a Custom Recovery installed ? Might simplify the process somewhat......

I must admit, I've no idea what the stock recovery would look like though seeing as I GEDified my Xoom within a week of getting it