This How-To is designated to all people whom would like to:
Credit goes to kent_lkc who managed to get the fastboot files and shared it with the community. I just wrote the How-To to make it easier to use.
Hint 1: After 1st flash you'll have a fresh image of Honeycomb 3.2.2 (build version 0.281.8.MZ616.Retail.en.EU, no root!) Additionally, you'll loose all your personal data!
Hint 2: This How-To is only for Xoom 2 MZ616 (UMTS + WIFI)!
The procedure has already been proven working with thit ee following stock base images:
Xoom 2 MZ616 with:
Pre-requisites:
Install RSD Lite and unzip 0.281.8.MZ616.Retail.en.EU update file into a folder.
Step 2:
Enable USB Debugging in Settings -> Application -> Development!
Boot your Xoom 2 into Bootloader: Shut down Xoom 2, press and hold both VOL UP + VOL DOWN, then press Power button until bootloader shows up. To select use VOL DOWN, mark "AP Fastboot" and confirm with VOL UP.
Step 3:
Start RSD Lite and connect Xoom 2 MZ616 with your computer. Then open the included XML file in the folder where you unzipped the update file. Under connected devices, choose your Xoom 2 and press Start. Happy flashing.
Step 4:
Your device restarts two times. After that your Xoom 2 is now successfully on 0.281.8.MZ616.Retail.en.EU!
Hint 3: People which would like to unroot or debrand are finished now, every one else has to continue!
Step 5:
Hint: No-rooters continue with Step 7!
Re-Root your Xoom 2 using Dan Rosenbergs Xoom Root Exploit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1502589
Step 6:
Very important! Update Superuser to the current version, please update the binary as well!
Download OTA Rootkeeper and backup your root privilege.
Step 7:
Look if there's a system update available in Settings -> About Tablet -> System Updates
Step 8:
Download the update and let it install, there's no need to temporary unroot. After the update is finished, restore root using OTA Rootkeeper.
DONE!
Hint 4: I assume no responsibility if you brick your device!
PayPal Donation to Fieser-Kardinal:
- update their Xoom 2 to ICS.
- reset their Xoom 2 to Factory Defaults due to guarantee.
- debrand their Xoom 2, e.g. Vodafone or Telstra Stock image.
Credit goes to kent_lkc who managed to get the fastboot files and shared it with the community. I just wrote the How-To to make it easier to use.
Hint 1: After 1st flash you'll have a fresh image of Honeycomb 3.2.2 (build version 0.281.8.MZ616.Retail.en.EU, no root!) Additionally, you'll loose all your personal data!
Hint 2: This How-To is only for Xoom 2 MZ616 (UMTS + WIFI)!
The procedure has already been proven working with thit ee following stock base images:
Xoom 2 MZ616 with:
- 0.268.6.MZ616.Retail.en.EU
- 0.281.4.MZ616.Vodafone.en.EU
- 0.281.4.MZ616.Retail.en.EU
Pre-requisites:
- You've downloaded and installed Motorola Driver: Click me!
- You need this file: Mirror 1 (Google Docs, thx to Grauwiler) | Mirror 2 (Rapidshare, thx to GlennH) MD5: 385239a2e85c4368e9137ca7195034da
- You need RSD Lite 5.7 or newer: RSD Lite 5.7
Install RSD Lite and unzip 0.281.8.MZ616.Retail.en.EU update file into a folder.
Step 2:
Enable USB Debugging in Settings -> Application -> Development!
Boot your Xoom 2 into Bootloader: Shut down Xoom 2, press and hold both VOL UP + VOL DOWN, then press Power button until bootloader shows up. To select use VOL DOWN, mark "AP Fastboot" and confirm with VOL UP.
Step 3:
Start RSD Lite and connect Xoom 2 MZ616 with your computer. Then open the included XML file in the folder where you unzipped the update file. Under connected devices, choose your Xoom 2 and press Start. Happy flashing.
Step 4:
Your device restarts two times. After that your Xoom 2 is now successfully on 0.281.8.MZ616.Retail.en.EU!
Hint 3: People which would like to unroot or debrand are finished now, every one else has to continue!
Step 5:
Hint: No-rooters continue with Step 7!
Re-Root your Xoom 2 using Dan Rosenbergs Xoom Root Exploit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1502589
Step 6:
Very important! Update Superuser to the current version, please update the binary as well!
Download OTA Rootkeeper and backup your root privilege.
Step 7:
Look if there's a system update available in Settings -> About Tablet -> System Updates
Step 8:
Download the update and let it install, there's no need to temporary unroot. After the update is finished, restore root using OTA Rootkeeper.
DONE!
Hint 4: I assume no responsibility if you brick your device!
PayPal Donation to Fieser-Kardinal:
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