[Q] [XOOM 2] New owner questions

[mchu6am4]

Hi guys,

Just purchased a XOOM 2 (due to its slicker and lighter design although XOOM 1 is better spec and cheaper but i like sexy things ! ) from Ebay and have a few questions:

1) I know official ICS is not available but is there a decent alternative ICS ROM for everyday use or is it better to wait for extremely slow Motorola?

2) My speakers seem quite tinny and in fact i can feel one of the speakers through back of the case...is this normal or have i got a faulty unit?

3) Warranty - i don't have the original receipt but after checking on Moto website my device is still under warranty...will they repair it without the receipt, anybody got any experience?

4) I'm after some accessories such case, stylus, screen protector, dock or anything else that's out there worth having..I'd be grateful for any recommendations please as i normally end up buying three or four different sets to find out the best?

Thanks in advance....ash

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[okantomi]

To my knowledge, Xoom 2 doesn't yet have any development. It is different hardware than the OG Xoom, so roms developed for the OG Xoom won't work for Xoom2.

I can't answer other questions. Good luck and enjoy your (admittedly sexy) new Xoom2.

 

[yosterwp]

I agree, I think stock rooted is about as far as one can get on the XOOM 2.

As for warranty, I was able to send my Xoom Wifi (not xoom2) for warranty repair without my receipt if my memory serves me correct, because my sdcard slot was physically defective (took lots of effort to take sdcard out). The key for me was to go on the Motorola website and seek warranty help from there.

 

[mchu6am4]

Thanks for your replies much appreciated...one question still remains of the speaker sound...mine sounds quite tinny and i can feel one of the speakers through the casing..is this normal or possibly faulty?

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[yosterwp]

Thanks for your replies much appreciated...one question still remains of the speaker sound...mine sounds quite tinny and i can feel one of the speakers through the casing..is this normal or possibly faulty?

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I guess it depends; does it vibrate when the volume is maxed out? If it does, it should be fine to have a tiny bit of vibration (not too harsh), but if it seems like it is too harsh, you might want to look into that.

If you do want to look into that, perhaps you could go to a Verizon store/kiosk (or if you're not in the US, a similar store/kiosk) and ask a rep to try playing something loud on another Xoom 2 to see if you notice the same vibration. From there you could compare your Xoom to the store's.