Xoom Heaven: Rooting, Roms, Kernels... You Name It! [Updated: 9/14]

[okantomi]

I think it may have to do with the command name and file name for the boot img. Instead of "fastboot flash recovery recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img", I beleieve it would be "fastboot flash recovery recovery-solarnz-100611-1150.img" for the most current of the R4c recovery. It seemed to do the job for shyyour with the file and command I supplied. That's what I think.



That's great to hear that's it's back! Here we go...

1. A Rom is the entire system itself as a whole, meanwhile the kernel is more specific to the processor especially, and other lesser things such as the Wifi module, charging light, etc. I would advice you to use both a custom Rom and a custom kernel if you want the most performance and battery life out of your Xoom.

2. Hmm... some of these problems sound kind of serious. Not sure how to go about the Gmail account issue. I can advice to you stay on your current Rom and do a complete data wipe, cache wipe, as well as a dalvik cache wipe from within the CWM Recovery. Be sure to keep that Nandroid backup just incase, and backup all of your apps with their data only via the Titanium Backup app. A clean new install of the current Rom should remedy most if not all problems. Don't forget: Never restore or backup the system apps, as if there was a problem with them before, restoring them would bring that same problem right back to the new install.

If all else fails: Report back here with any other questions or concerns.

I think you are right about the recovery version. That would do it.Let me check and see if I have an old link in the rooting guide.That's one of the pitfalls of putting things together from spare parts, lol.

 

[okantomi]

Thanks a lot, i was able to restore phew.

Pardon me i have some very noob and dumb questions to ask.

1. what is the difference between a Rom and Kernel, and which will you advice i use.

2. Since i have restored, im back to my original problems:
a, My screen dims out and i dont see anything, sometimes i have to reboot just to get the screen working again.
b. i have serious wifi sleep issues, it just goes off and i have to reboot to get it working.
c. My gmail account does not allow me to download any more from the market, i get an error saying cannot purchase. i had to create another account to use to download apps.

Once again im grateful for helping me get my Xoom back up.

Your dimming issue may be resolved by making sure that auto-rotate is enabled, and just turning your Xoom, from landscape to portraiit or vis versa.

The wifi sleep issue can be resolved by setting wifi sleep to never. Doesn't really use much battery.

The gmail issue? Are you somehow set-up for double verification for your google account? That may keep you from being able to purchase because google is waiting for a second verification. Check your google settings.

 

[StrifeSoldierVII]

Your dimming issue may be resolved by making sure that auto-rotate is enabled, and just turning your Xoom, from landscape to portraiit or vis versa.

The wifi sleep issue can be resolved by setting wifi sleep to never. Doesn't really use much battery.

The gmail issue? Are you somehow set-up for double verification for your google account? That may keep you from being able to purchase because google is waiting for a second verification. Check your google settings.

Thanks for a more detailed answer. You're always there to back me up.

 

[shyyour]

I think it may have to do with the command name and file name for the boot img. Instead of "fastboot flash recovery recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img", I beleieve it would be "fastboot flash recovery recovery-solarnz-100611-1150.img" for the most current of the R4c recovery. It seemed to do the job for shyyour with the file and command I supplied. That's what I think.



That's great to hear that's it's back! Here we go...

1. A Rom is the entire system itself as a whole, meanwhile the kernel is more specific to the processor especially, and other lesser things such as the Wifi module, charging light, etc. I would advice you to use both a custom Rom and a custom kernel if you want the most performance and battery life out of your Xoom.

2. Hmm... some of these problems sound kind of serious. Not sure how to go about the Gmail account issue. I can advice to you stay on your current Rom and do a complete data wipe, cache wipe, as well as a dalvik cache wipe from within the CWM Recovery. Be sure to keep that Nandroid backup just incase, and backup all of your apps with their data only via the Titanium Backup app. A clean new install of the current Rom should remedy most if not all problems. Don't forget: Never restore or backup the system apps, as if there was a problem with them before, restoring them would bring that same problem right back to the new install.

If all else fails: Report back here with any other questions or concerns.

Thanks for the reply, I wiped the data, cache and dalvik cache, then flashed hammer head and tachi in that order. I then restored only the apps and data as you suggested. It worked like a charm and solved all (almost all the issues). I earlier restored apps and system data from titanium backup.

My Xoom is more stable; no more dimmed screens or market issues. I only have wifi issues when the Xoom switches from wifi to mobile data. I have to reboot to get the wifi back, which is way better than what I had before.

I don't know if any else experiences or if there is a better solution this I really don't mind rebooting to get wifi back.

Thanks a lot guys for all the advice.


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[shyyour]

Your dimming issue may be resolved by making sure that auto-rotate is enabled, and just turning your Xoom, from landscape to portraiit or vis versa.

The wifi sleep issue can be resolved by setting wifi sleep to never. Doesn't really use much battery.

The gmail issue? Are you somehow set-up for double verification for your google account? That may keep you from being able to purchase because google is waiting for a second verification. Check your google settings.

Thanks, i flashed hammerhead and tachi and most of my problems were solved. I set wifi sleep to never but when I leave a wifi zone and the Xoom switches to mobile data. It shuts down the wifi and you can only get wifi back by rebooting.


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[ebikowa]

awesome
expecting update from this thread~

 

[StrifeSoldierVII]

awesome
expecting update from this thread~

I should be updating soon. Currently juggling school and work. No worries! I got this!

 

[Tinninches]

Thanks for all the great info guys, much appreciated

 

[StrifeSoldierVII]

It sure has been awhile since I have updated this thread. My apologies. This thread is actually coming close to completion for now. I still need to do some more organizing, but for the most part it's pretty much set up. There is not too much more I can add as far as root things goes for now. I will focus on the non rooters fully now.

This minor thread update includes:
*Removed the other rooting sections. Why? The universal rooting method by Team Tiamat. Less clutter now, and much less confusion for all parties.
*Added a few new links to various sections.
*Edited text even more.

The only sections I am unsure of are the European sections. I don't know if I can personally do all that. If someone has a Euro Xoom, could they please help me out? Thanks!

 

[chris0160]

Thank you for this helped me alot

 

[notobsessivejustcurious]

I'm thinking about doing a layout like this for the inspire 4g good job with this.

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[madamimadam]

Thanks for starting this thread! The xoom is my 4th android device, first tablet. I hope to root/rom/oc as soon as I can read through all this gathered goodness. Rooting the xoom looks more involved than other devices but with all this goodness in one place it won't be long.

 

[okantomi]

Thanks for starting this thread! The xoom is my 4th android device, first tablet. I hope to root/rom/oc as soon as I can read through all this gathered goodness. Rooting the xoom looks more involved than other devices but with all this goodness in one place it won't be long.

That's the spirit! Not so hard, just get setup and print out your instructions, follow carefully and you'll be fine. And if you screw up, we'll be here to help. The Xoom is pretty hard to break.

 

[StrifeSoldierVII]

Thank you for this helped me alot

Welcome! Glad it was useful to you.

I'm thinking about doing a layout like this for the inspire 4g good job with this.

Sent from my Desire HD using xda premium

Thanks! Hope your thread turns out good!

Thanks for starting this thread! The xoom is my 4th android device, first tablet. I hope to root/rom/oc as soon as I can read through all this gathered goodness. Rooting the xoom looks more involved than other devices but with all this goodness in one place it won't be long.

Not a problem! And the Xoom is quite easy to root and customize without a doubt. With Team Tiamat's universal rooting tool, my Xoom Heaven thread here, and the rest of XDA forums I'd say you're in good shape!

 

[StrifeSoldierVII]

Hi all! I am no longer known as diablo2224. That is a thing of the past. Here I am now from now on. Thanks all!

StrifeSoldier out.

PS: I still have a final few things to add to Xoom Heaven. Nothing major, but a few things more.

 

[h0lyc0w]

Thanks for this thread. I just rooted my Xoom a couple days ago based on the directions in this thread. I'd been hesitant to make the plunge before.

I'm loving my freshly rooted Xoom. I should've done this ages ago.

 

[StrifeSoldierVII]

Thanks for this thread. I just rooted my Xoom a couple days ago based on the directions in this thread. I'd been hesitant to make the plunge before.

I'm loving my freshly rooted Xoom. I should've done this ages ago.

That's good to hear that! Because of my actions with this thread, you have an awesome Xoom! It's awesome when things work out like this.

 

[metpolds]

Just adding my thanks for the Xoom-Root-All file.

 

[rohit3192]

Hi all! I am no longer known as diablo2224. That is a thing of the past. Here I am now from now on. Thanks all!

StrifeSoldier out.

PS: I still have a final few things to add to Xoom Heaven. Nothing major, but a few things more.

now we need to thank you again as your past credit is lost.

 

[StrifeSoldierVII]

now we need to thank you again as your past credit is lost.

Yeah... that was an unfortunate part of my account merge. I lost my thanks meter. I do hope to build it back up some more soon though.