[Q] Rooting, Flashing, Upgrade services needed!

[junctiontwo]

I've searched & found 'How to....' threads on here but TBH I'm not a techy and most of it doesn't make sense to me.

I did try to upgrade from 4.0.4 to 4.1 this week and almost succeeded until some 'signature not recognised' message appeared. So I'm going to attempt another way (if possible/allowed) and ask if there's anybody out there who'd be willing to root (whatever that means), flash (ditto) and upgrade to 4.1 for me in return for payment.

I really hope this isn't against forum rules - it's a genuine, last-ditch attempt.

I live in the West Mids but travel a big chunk of the country each week so could possibly deliver the thing.

Here's hoping for an avalanche of replies.....

 

[junctiontwo]

Can anyone tell me why I get the 'signature not verified' message please?

I've downloaded the upgrade from an October thread on this forum.

 

[dfib1]

Which xoom do you have (wifi, 3g/4g, international, family)? Are you rooted yet?

 

[junctiontwo]

Which xoom do you have (wifi, 3g/4g, international, family)? Are you rooted yet?

Thanks for replying!!

It's the wi-fi model. As for 'is it rooted?' - I would say not. One, because it's hardly been used and two, because I have no idea what 'rooted' means.

 

[dfib1]

Thanks for replying!!

It's the wi-fi model. As for 'is it rooted?' - I would say not. One, because it's hardly been used and two, because I have no idea what 'rooted' means.

Sorry I took so long to answer.

As for being rooted if you are the only one to have own the xoom and don't know what it means then you are most likely not rooted. Root is like getting administrator rights in windows. It gives you the ability to customize your device, install custom roms and also completely screw up your device .

You should be able to go to settings-about tablet--update (or system update) and it will check for your update and ask you to start the download and install. If this does not happen then you can flash back to Honeycomb (which I can walk you through this will also wipe all your data or maybe for a fresh start) and let your device automatically update to ICS (4.04) and the JB (4.1).

I can also walk you through rooting and installing a custom JB rom like you asked for free.

 

[junctiontwo]

Sorry I took so long to answer.

As for being rooted if you are the only one to have own the xoom and don't know what it means then you are most likely not rooted. Root is like getting administrator rights in windows. It gives you the ability to customize your device, install custom roms and also completely screw up your device .

You should be able to go to settings-about tablet--update (or system update) and it will check for your update and ask you to start the download and install. If this does not happen then you can flash back to Honeycomb (which I can walk you through this will also wipe all your data or maybe for a fresh start) and let your device automatically update to ICS (4.04) and the JB (4.1).

I can also walk you through rooting and installing a custom JB rom like you asked for free.

Please don't apologise - you're the only one to answer!

I've tried the system update and have been told that there are none. (In my ignorance I actually thought it would update to 4.1.2 automatically!).
Your offer to walk me through the rooting & upgrade is extremely generous and I accept without hesitation.

If it's flashed back to HC, will it default back to ICS or move to JB?

A huge 'Thanks'.

James

PS. Having tried numerous times very recently to upgrade there's no data to erase so that's not an issue....

 

[dfib1]

I am going to give you the steps to unlock your xoom, install a recovery, root, install CWM Rogue Touch recovery (better than the one you used to root) and then install stock JB.

Now that we are talking root I am going to ask a moderator to moved this thread to the root section.

Here is how I rooted my xoom.

follow the directions here but instead of doing step 1 follow this for adb install http://www.support-4-you.com/main/i...ged-adb-installation&catid=40:how-tos&Itemid= it is a 1 click adb install then follow from step 2 on.

When you are done there you can install CWM Rogue Touch screen recovery

Download CWM Rogue Touch zip and put on the root of your external sd card. ( if you don't have a sd card we will do it another way just let me know)

Boot into recovery by turning your xoom off.
1. press power
2. when the moto dual core logo comes on wait 3 seconds and press volume down
3. recovery should be displayed across the top press volume up.
You can skip steps 1- 3 now that you are rooted if you download Quick Boot open it, select recovery and the grant Super user permission
4. go to install zip from sd card (just like when you rooted) and find the CWM Rogue Touch Zip and install
5. reboot your xoom
6. you now have CWM Rogue Touch installed.

To install JB on your xoom you do need an sd card for this part

DownloadJB stock for wifi xoom and copy to your sd-card

Here is the thread discussing this [JB]Stock Android 4.1.1 JRO03H, Root, via CWM Recovery (US Wi-Fi MZ604) and also there steps for installing it but I will post them for you here.

boot into recovery
select backup and let it backup your current system (a Parachute)
then select wipe factory/data ( I Can't remember excactly what it says because I use a different one)
then select install zip from sd card
locate the JB rom you copy to your sd-card and install.
reboot system (it will take some time the first time)
sign in to android with your gmail account.
You are on JB

Good luck and don't worry if something goes wrong we can get you out of 99.99% of any issues that arise.

 

[junctiontwo]

dfib1 = I cannot thank you enough.....

The frustrating thing is I'm about to leave the house and am working away until the weekend so can't try it until then! I'll let you know the outcome.

Have a great day :good:

 

[Warbuff]

If you need help with his excellent guide just post here or hit with a pm

Sent from my Xoom using xda app-developers app

 

[junctiontwo]

Ok, a quick mid-procedure question....

(I'm doing something fundamentally wrong because I can't quite finish the upgrade).

Do I install the folders onto the Xoom from the SD in a zipped or un-zipped state? I've tried both but no luck so far in completing the task.

I've rooted successfully as my PC recognizes the device. I believe I've installed CWM ok - is there a way to confirm this?

On the final 4.1 install I get the 'installation aborted' message as 'signature not verified'. One thing I may be doing wrong is installing the wrong files? On selecting the JRO03H folder I'm then given file choices and I'm clicking on what I think are the most obvious. I can post a list of the choices if it helps?

Sorry to be such a newbie pain - I realize that these questions are irritating to those 'in the know'!

 

[dfib1]

did you reboot after fastbooting the recovery? the recovery says clockwork at the top. It should also be touch screen controlled

When you move the zip over leave it as a zip on you xoom and when you flash the recovery will unzip it for you.

 

[Warbuff]

what step are you up to?

 

[junctiontwo]

Sorry for the late update. I've tried the whole procedure several times from the very beginning, even removing previously installed Rogue & JB software, but STILL get the same error messages as previously described. I've re-booted at the right time according to the instructions but this still makes no difference, and have checked the 'USB de-bugging' option.

I did make a couple of basic errors in the Command function to begin with but realised these & corrected them. My device serial no. appeared so I assume I rooted successfully? I'm able to change Developer settings which I couldn't before. I even installed the USB drivers independently via the Motorola website.

I have a free day today so am going to make a bucket of coffee, make myself comfortable and start again.

One quick point - I'm in the UK and assume you two helpful guys are in the US? Looking at numerous sites it seems our respective Xoom models have different procedures which is maybe why this isn't working?

Thank you again for your seemingly endless patience.......

 

[Warbuff]

i believe you are getting these issues because you might still be running the stock recovery.

lets just backup and start fresh.

You followed the instructions mentioned before and I assume you have adb and fastboot installed.

Connect your xoom and make sure usb debugging is on.

open up a command line and type adb reboot bootloader

I'm going to assume because of the previous steps you unlocked the bootloader if not type in the command line fastboot oem unlock

You can download the recovery from here http://bit.ly/iLRAIV
If unlocked at the bootloader type fastboot flash recovery recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img Note:make sure the img file is in the same folder where your fasboot.exe is in the sdk
after it has been flashed reboot device by hold volume up and power.

Move the JB stock rom into your sd card. you can download the rom from here http://www.mediafire.com/?qhbhlbvu859bv0f
after the device restarts type adb reboot recovery

in recovery Wipe everything except the sd card. Then flash the above jb rom. In theory everything should work. If you keep getting the error get back to us because Im going to give up and guide you through the install of the Team EOS Jellybean 4.1 rom that I know works without issues. PM if you want to have my direct contact info for gtalk so we can discuss further for any issues.

 

[junctiontwo]

OK I've just tried another 8 times to root the thing, c-a-r-e-f-u-l-l-y following the instructions step-by-step.

1. I don't have the 'from SD card' option, instead have 'from USB drive'. I have a 16Gb flash drive connected via an adaptor for the Xoom which doesn't appear to prevent anything as it reads the contents of the card just fine, unless you can tell me otherwise?

2. In Recovery I get these options:

* reboot system now
* apply update from USB drive
* wipe data/factory reset
* wipe cache partition

3. Even when trying the very first install (Rogue), I get:

--Install /sdcard ...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E: signature verification failed
Installation aborted

I love a challenge and always get a buzz when I manage to do something that is foreign to me i.e computers. On this occasion however I'm fast getting to the stage where I think it'd be easier to leave things at 4.0.4.

My reason for wanting the upgrade in the first place is because I'm comparing this tablet to my work-supplied Galaxy Tab 2 running 4.1.1. Realistically I don't think the two will ever be comparable and I'm probably foolish to think this could be the case. It only remains to say that I am so very grateful to both of you for taking so much time & effort in talking me though the procedures.

I consider myself pretty 'switched on' but this has me foxed!

Cheers guys - have a great weekend. Hope the snow doesn't cause you problems!

 

[dfib1]

here are the outline of the steps

1. unlock your xoom
2. fastboot a recovery to install custom recovery on your xoom
3. reboot into new recovery
4. flash universal root zip to root your phone
5. reboot phone that is now rooted.
6. reboot phone into custom recovery again
7. flash jb update

I think you have missed step 1 or 2.

When you type fastboot oem unlock what does it say?

 

[junctiontwo]

Hmmm, I MAY be one step closer?

After typing' fastboot oem unlock' the tablet has gone into 'Starting Fastboot protocol support' but appears to be stuck. Do I wait until it's done it's thing?

OR would it be a whole lot easier for all concerned if we tried your other suggestion dfib and flashed back to HC and then to JB?

 

[dfib1]

What if you type adb devices? Does a bunch of numbers show up or does it say waiting for device?

 

[junctiontwo]

Hold the front page!!!!!!!

I just watched a video on how to unlock and it's worked. You were quite correct - I had missed your point 1 above and probably point 2. I'm moving onto the next bit now....

 

[dfib1]

Great let us know what happens. I will be around for a while.