Xoom Tips, tricks and just helpful information.

[johnbecerril]

thanks

had a question this thread answered it thanks

 

[mr_wrong_0]

Wifi tether clarification

The Xoom can't see Ad Hoc networks (the WPA supplicant file doesn't show them) like the ones most phones generate as a wifi hotspot. Some phones like the Evo and Droid x have a hotspot app built into them that shows up as a regular (WAP) network that the Xoom can connect to. The wireless tether for root users app that we all know and love activates this automatically on these phones but not on others. I have a Samsung Epic and I've been fighting to get a Xoom to connect to the hotspot for a while now. As far as the Bluetooth tether again it only works on some phones. When I start the bluetooth tether on mine I get an error on my phone (same result with other epics.) So as of now I'm not sure what to suggest for you to get wireless internet to your Xoom from other phones but as soon as I figure it out I'll do an update.

 

[aburkstrand]

The Xoom can't see Ad Hoc networks (the WPA supplicant file doesn't show them) like the ones most phones generate as a wifi hotspot. Some phones like the Evo and Droid x have a hotspot app built into them that shows up as a regular (WAP) network that the Xoom can connect to. The wireless tether for root users app that we all know and love activates this automatically on these phones but not on others. I have a Samsung Epic and I've been fighting to get a Xoom to connect to the hotspot for a while now. As far as the Bluetooth tether again it only works on some phones. When I start the bluetooth tether on mine I get an error on my phone (same result with other epics.) So as of now I'm not sure what to suggest for you to get wireless internet to your Xoom from other phones but as soon as I figure it out I'll do an update.

Can anyone else confirm this? I have a xoom on preorder @ Amazon with the intention of using my rooted Samsung Epic as a hot spot.

 

[coreyzw]

Ive got a nexus 1 and was hoping to do the same... waiting for the wifi version just because of it.

 

[gary.lavin]

Ive got a nexus 1 and was hoping to do the same... waiting for the wifi version just because of it.

I got the 3G Xoom and have a Nexus 1 with CM7, the N1 is on T Mobile and I live in San Diego. I was planning on getting the WIFI only version and tethering but the 3G Verizon is twice as fast as my 3G T Mobile speed and 4G is around the corner. For $20 per month I'm keeping the 3G version, okay it's more expensive but when you move on to something new in a few months and sell the Xoom you will get a lot of that back.

 

[coreyzw]

I got the 3G Xoom and have a Nexus 1 with CM7, the N1 is on T Mobile and I live in San Diego. I was planning on getting the WIFI only version and tethering but the 3G Verizon is twice as fast as my 3G T Mobile speed and 4G is around the corner. For $20 per month I'm keeping the 3G version, okay it's more expensive but when you move on to something new in a few months and sell the Xoom you will get a lot of that back.

My company pays for my cell plan... so either I save almost $700 over 2 years by just using the lower grade Tmob3g... or I get the 3G Xoom. Personally id rather spend that $700 on upgrades for the house or a new phone next year.

 

[MikeyMike01]

I have a Samsung Captivate and using the Mobile AP under Settings it tethers just fine.

Sent from my Xoom

 

[coreyzw]

Ive got a nexus 1 and was hoping to do the same... waiting for the wifi version just because of it.

Now that ive gotten it, and tested it personally... can say it works fine and easy.

 

[smilepak]

Xoom - Some Tips / Tricks / Usefull / Useless Information

Some Tips & Tricks:


How To:

* How To Take Screenshot - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=982468
* How To Make Movies On Xoom - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=972812
* How To Root WiFi Xoom - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1010568
* How To Unlock 3G & WiFi Xoom - http://xoomfaq.com/hacks/index.html
* How To Tether iPhone To Xoom - http://forum.androidcentral.com/motorola-xoom/66512-guide-how-tether-iphone-unlimited-data-xoom.html
* How To Tether From Android Phone via Bluetooth - http://forum.androidcentral.com/mot...-android-phone-xoom-no-root-app-required.html
* How To Tether From Droid To Xoom via Bluetooth - http://www.droid-life.com/2011/03/01/how-to-bluetooth-tether-to-motorola-xoom-using-original-droid/
* How To Tether From Fascinate To Xoom - http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/mot...-my-xoom-unrooted-my-fascinate.html#post10502
* How To Get TV.com App To Work - http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/mot...sion/1618-tv-com-working-now-2.html#post19853
* How To Rip DVD to Xoom - http://xoomfaq.com/video/index.html
* How To Make Phone App use Full Screen - http://xoomfaq.com/hacks/FullScreen/index.html
* How To Do Factory Reset - http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/mot...o-i-reset-motorola-xoom-factory-settings.html
* How To Get Zinio Magazine - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=870399

Other Tips & Tricks:

* Handbrake Xoom Profile - https://sites.google.com/a/dibona.com/www/www/filestorage
* Xoom Size Wallpaper - http://www.wallpapercasa.com/wallpapers/browse_by_size/1920/1200
* Prep Your Xoom Before Sending In For 4G Upgrade - http://support.vzw.com/information/xoom_grg.html
* Android Central Xoom Tips & Tricks - http://forum.androidcentral.com/motorola-xoom/64163-motorola-xoom-hints-tricks-tips-information.html
* XDA Developers - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=969029
* Android File Transfer Tool For Mac Users - http://www.android.com/filetransfer/
* Motorola Xoom Warranty Information - https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/63877/kw/Xoom Warranty
* Motorola Xoom Product Registration - https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/utils/login_form/redirect/registration/
* Motorola Xoom Optimized Video Setting - https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/63258
* Motorola Xoom Product Support Site - http://www.motorola.com/Support/US-...BLETS/MOTOROLA_XOOM?g_id=485&session=NjRvOwok
* Motorola USB PC Drivers - http://www.motorola.com/Support/US-...tware_and_Drivers/USB-and-PC-Charging-Drivers
* Xoom FAQ - http://xoomfaq.com/
* iFixIt Xoom Teardown - http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Motorola-Xoom-Teardown/4989/1

Motorola Xoom Apps List:

* XDA Forum - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966697
* Xoom Forum - http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/motorola-xoom-apps/570-optimized-honeycomb-apps-list.html
* Amazon Free App Of The Day - http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/motorola-xoom-apps/1502-amazon-appstore-free-app-day.html

Motorola Xoom Reviews (WiFi & 3G):

* Mobile Tech Review by KNguyenTu - http://mobiletech.knguyentu.com/2011/03/motorola-xoom-wifi-version-initial.html
* Android Central Compiled Review - http://forum.androidcentral.com/mot...-motorola-xoom-first-impressions-reviews.html
* Video Review By Feverhost @ Xoom Forum - http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/mot...34-review-my-motorola-xoom-3g-4g-verizon.html

YouTube Xoom Review / Comparison / Info:

* PC Mag Comparison iPad 2 vs Xoom - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmLWJMtTT5w
* Wirefly Xoom Unboxing - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieK1tWYZWGI
* Cnet Browser Speed Comparison iPad vs Xoom - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTo4Ujleq5k
* IGN Xoom Review - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onppL6ot35c

Tablet Warranty Information - http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles.../Static_files/Us-Tablet-Warranty-Document.pdf


Out Of Warranty Information:

Motorola offers several convenient repair programs for Out-of-Warranty repair at a fee:

Repair Service


Fee

Out-of-Warranty


$369 plus applicable taxes

Battery Only Replacement


$99 plus applicable taxes

Lens Only Replacement *


$199 plus applicable taxes

* The Lens Only Replacement covers damage to the display (such as a crack) and the LCD is not damaged. If there is damage to both the lens and the LCD the full Out-of-Warranty fee will apply.


COOL HoneyComb / Xoom Optimized Apps

Note: I am not going to list all the Apps optimized, but only cool apps I would use and would like to share.


Featured Tablet Optimized Apps - https://market.android.com/details?id=apps_tablet_featured


News / Weathers:

* Newrs - http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/mot...r-client-optimized-your-honeycomb-tablet.html
* CNN - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.cnn.mobile.android.tablet&feature=search_result
* USA TODAY - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.usatoday.android.tablet.news&feature=search_result
* Weatherbug - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.aws.android.squall&feature=search_result
* Beautiful Widget - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.levelup.beautifulwidgets&feature=search_result
* Zinio E-Magazine Reader - http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/motorola-xoom-general-discussion/1923-zinio-e-magazine-reader.html

Graphics / Drawing / Photography:

* DrawFree - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.drawfree&feature=search_result
* zFolio (Zenfolio) - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.snapwood.zfolio&feature=search_result
* FlickFolio (Flickr) - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.snapwood.flickfolio&feature=search_result
* PicFolio (Picasa) - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.snapwood.picfolio&feature=search_result
* SmugFolio (SmugSmug) - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.snapwood.smugfolio&feature=search_result

Video / Music / Media:

* TV Live Stream - https://market.android.com/details?id=tvshows.kiio.es&feature=search_result
* Movies (Flixster) - https://market.android.com/details?id=net.flixster.android&feature=search_result

Productivity:

* Quick Office HD - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.qo.android.tablet.am&feature=search_result

 

[willverduzco]

Some Tips & Tricks:

Thanks for the post. However, the proper place for this is in the existing tips/tricks sticky thread. As such, I have merged the threads.

generic.imitation: Feel free to incorporate any missing data into your original post as you please. Thanks!

 

[HDCS]

Future memory support

So I'm trying to find out if the Xoom will be able to eventually support the Micro SDXC standard. Is it hardware limited or will future software updates give it the capacity to fully utilize these cards? I can't find anything on Moto's spec site for the Xoom in regards to SDXC support and my Google Foo is not turning up this specific tidbit.

This seems like a good thread to eventually house the info so I thought I'd ask here.

 

[coreyzw]

I dont think it will be for certain till the update comes down to enable the sdcard slot.

 

[babblin5]

HDMI with cable only confirmed

Yep...you don't need the Dock to watch stuff on your big screen from your Xoom, or even better, play Vendetta Online

Check out XoomTech.net for a pic!

 

[Dubar]

Can anyone else confirm this? I have a xoom on preorder @ Amazon with the intention of using my rooted Samsung Epic as a hot spot.

The wifi tether that comes with acs rom works just fine for me

 

[LSU Xoom]

COOL HoneyComb / Xoom Optimized Apps

Note: I am not going to list all the Apps optimized, but only cool apps I would use and would like to share.


Featured Tablet Optimized Apps -

Is there a way to subscribe to a feed that notifies you when new xoom optimized apps are released?

 

[scsa20]

Welp decided to chat it up with Motorola to confirmed what would happen if I ship them a XOOM with a bootloader unlocked (because I want to be 100% sure cause I'm a worry freak like that) and here's what I got:

Salvador S: All Motorola XOOM tablets on the Verizon Wireless network are eligible to receive an upgrade to support 4G LTE. This includes those that have been unlocked; however, those units must be submitted for upgrade with the original factory software reinstalled and the device relocked in order to receive the upgrade.

For devices that are returned unlocked, Motorola will attempt to complete the upgrade, but may be unable to update the software. In these cases, the device will be returned to the consumer with just the 4G LTE modem installed.

More details on the process will be available closer to the upgrade availability.

Pay close attention to the bold area. Pretty much if you ship them an unlocked xoom without the original software on it, more likely you'll get your XOOM back with only the 4G LTE modem installed but not the software. Good info to remember when you're getting ready to lock back up the bootloader to make 100% sure they're able to do the updates on the software.

Like I said, I'm a worry freak ^_^;

 

[dubie76]

Is there a way to subscribe to a feed that notifies you when new xoom optimized apps are released?

If your talking about subscribing to a thread, yes. You look at the top of the thread and click the thread tools button and then click subscribe to thread.

 

[Instant Gravy]

I would like to access my mac mini via vnc. Are there any clients that work particularly well on the xoom/honeycomb?

 

[mr_wrong_0]

There is a new version of Wireless Tether that will make the Epic send out a true Access point signal. http://code.google.com/p/android-wif...downloads/list

So Epic users can join the tethering club too! Yay!

 

[Dubar]

There is a new version of Wireless Tether that will make the Epic send out a true Access point signal. http://code.google.com/p/android-wif...downloads/list

So Epic users can join the tethering club too! Yay!

This is good news, I guess, but the wireless tether that comes with SRF has been working fine for me all along