OUTDATED[Guide] Setting up/using adb/fastboot-unlock, flash custom recovery & root

[gitit20]

Ok so i could not get this to work so i tried renaming the recovery image to just recovery.img and all worked ok on the android 3.2.1

 

[StrifeSoldierVII]

It's good to see that this thread is getting some attention. ADB commands are the core basics for the Xoom before you get all rooted and fully up and running.

Still glad you put together this guide! ^^

 

[okantomi]

It's good to see that this thread is getting some attention. ADB commands are the core basics for the Xoom before you get all rooted and fully up and running.

Still glad you put together this guide! ^^

Well, thank you for your Xoom Heaven...it should be the 1st stop on the xda Xoom journey.

I still see newcomers flailing around, flashing old files, getting into trouble, but we do what we can!

 

[cnmsales]

just wanting to verify that this guide and files included are for the universal rooting method?

thanks.

 

[okantomi]

just wanting to verify that this guide and files included are for the universal rooting method?

thanks.

Yes! That is the root file I've linked to.

 

[telegraph0000]

I am able to get to CWM screen as it's loading, I get the green android with the exclamation triangle. When I push power+volume up, I only get the following options:

reboot system
apply update from usb dive
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition


But no "install from sd card"
advice?

Update: Reloaded the IMG file for CWM. All good now!

 

[baron von bubba]

im having the same problems, no matter what it wont load the recovery file! :0(

 

[baron von bubba]

ok, well i sorted it, probably a dumb basic thing to mess up on but will post here in case others do the same.

my prob was that i didnt change the directory in the command window and point it where the .img file was before typing the "fastboot flash recovery".

 

[okantomi]

ok, well i sorted it, probably a dumb basic thing to mess up on but will post here in case others do the same.

my prob was that i didnt change the directory in the command window and point it where the .img file was before typing the "fastboot flash recovery".

Don't feel bad. It is a bit complex and usually we mess-up on the simply stuff. Anyway, I'm so glad you got it!

 

[Mandelbrot.Benoit]

For me the hardest part was installing the SDK and JDK, which is a complete waste of time and takes the MOST time of the entire process.

http://www.android.net/forum/downloads.php?do=file&id=67

This folder is all the is needed. Unzip and paste to root of C:. Only for those that are NOT developing, just want root and push the occasional file. It contains adb.exe and a few other needed files.

If more info is needed on Easy ADB, here is thread: http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/mot...windows-7-64-bit-other-windows-platforms.html

 

[NissanNick]

Can anyone help me with this? I keep getting the same error message!

error: cannot load "fastboot flash recovery recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img"

I have been at it for hours!!

 

[StrifeSoldierVII]

Can anyone help me with this? I keep getting the same error message!

error: cannot load "fastboot flash recovery recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img"

I have been at it for hours!!

Please use the command: fastboot flash recovery recovery-solarnz-100611-1150.img

You will want to rename the img file to recovery-solarnz-100611-1150 for it to work properly using the command provided above.

 

[okantomi]

Please use the command: fastboot flash recovery recovery-solarnz-100611-1150.img

You will want to rename the img file to recovery-solarnz-100611-1150 for it to work properly using the command provided above.

I 'm pretty sure I fixed that...I wonder where he got the "tiamat" recovery from.

 

[y2k-inc]

I'm sorry if i posted in too many place, but i got this strange problem. It's look like my FLASH is locked or cannot be change ... i've tried all fastboot (oem unlock, flash:raw), going to Recovery do factory/reset, going to application-> private -> factory reset, but all information is still present ... stranger it, i can copy files, erase allthe internal memory, but it's all gone after it has been reboot and all deleted files are back ... it's like there is a "shadow memory" on the device ... any idea?

Thanks

 

[estariol]

stuck at recovery flash

Hopefully someone can help, recovery seems to flash then after reboot, logo 1,2,3 vol down.
gives the text
--> NvFlash

what am i doing wrong thanks.

 

[StrifeSoldierVII]

I 'm pretty sure I fixed that...I wonder where he got the "tiamat" recovery from.

Yeah, you did fix that, but... he is still using the old format for some reason. So I just let 'em know.

 

[aawshads]

Getting ready to root, just picked up a xoom, question though, mine has 3.2.1 installed will this work with it? Thanks

 

[okantomi]

Getting ready to root, just picked up a xoom, question though, mine has 3.2.1 installed will this work with it? Thanks

Yes. The Universal Xoom Root will work with any update and so will the other files. Good luck!

 

[bullfetters]

Great work re-capping the posts

Thank you! Worked like a champ... with all the How-tos around, this was by far the best and easiest to follow.

Great work re-capping the information.

 

[okantomi]

Thank you! Worked like a champ... with all the How-tos around, this was by far the best and easiest to follow.

Great work re-capping the information.

Thanks...this has really been a group effort. I'm glad it's helpful.