Motorola Xoom Notes - Revision history

J at 20:45, 3 March 2013

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J: J moved page Managing ROMs on Motorola Xoom to Motorola Xoom Notes

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J moved page Managing ROMs on Motorola Xoom to Motorola Xoom Notes

J at 20:35, 3 March 2013

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J: /* Adobe Flash */

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‎Adobe Flash

J at 20:18, 3 March 2013

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J at 18:18, 3 March 2013

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J: /* Root Stock Image */

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‎Root Stock Image

J at 23:24, 2 March 2013

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J: /* Root Stock Image */

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‎Root Stock Image

J at 23:11, 2 March 2013

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 === Unlock bootloader ===
-Note, this process wipes the Xoom internal memory.  The SD card is safe.
+'''Note, this process wipes the Xoom internal memory.'''  The SD card is safe.
 Execute the following commands.  adb and fastboot should be installed with the Android SDK, in either the tools or platform-tools directory.
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 # Reboot your device by holding Volume Up + Power.
 # Then 3 seconds after you see the "Motorola logo", hit Volume Down.
-# If you were too fast, you will see "fastboot support" in the top left - reboot (Volume Up + Power) and try again.  If you were just right, you will see "--> Android Recovery" - continue to the next step.  If you were too slow, the device will boot, and you may need to repeat the installation of the recovery image - reboot and try it.
+#* If you were too fast, you will see "fastboot support" in the top left - reboot (Volume Up + Power) and try again.  Count more slowly this time...
 # Press volume up to enter recovery
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 === Root Stock Image ===
-[http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1242241&page=42 Use this to apply root]
+[http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1242241&page=42 Use this to apply root].  It works for ICS (v4.0.4), I have not tested others.
 # You should have already downloaded the above link to the internal storage of the Xoom
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 # Select "reboot now"
-NOTE: If this were a completely new image, you'll need to clear everything, like this:
+Now the Xoom is rooted.
 # Select "wipe data/factory reset", select yes
 # Select "wipe cache partition", select yes
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 == Transfer App data from device-to-device ==
-This process does not require root, and should work on all devices.  So long as you only move app data, and not system settings or system app data, this should be a completely safe process.  Do not try to move system apps or system data between devices...
+This process does not require root, and should work on all devices.  So long as you only move app data, and not system settings or system app data, this should be a completely safe process.  Do not try to move system apps or system data between devices or you will be very sad...  You can use this same process to back things up for a factory reset.
-Source device - the Android device that has the app data you want to save
+;Source device
-Target device - the Android device where you want to have the app data copied to
+:The Android device that has the app data you want to save
 # Get [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.amilab.adbbackuphelper this app] on the source device
-# Run the app, check off all the apps that have data you want to save
+# Run the app, put a check next to each app that has data you want to save
 # Go through the steps, it will create a "BACKUP.bat" file
 # Move the file somewhere that is easy to get to from the PC via USB using something like [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.metago.astro ASTRO File Manager]

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−	== ~~What needs to be done~~ ==	+	== Rooting and Custom ROM Installation ==

	=== PC pre-reqs ===		=== PC pre-reqs ===

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 == Adobe Flash ==
 # Download the latest available listed APK from [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1774336 here]
-# Check [http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/find-version-flash-player.html this page] to see if it works.  Should work with latest Firefox from app store (v19.0 - you may need to click to activate it, or look under settings to enable by default) and Android Browser.
+# Check [http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/find-version-flash-player.html this page] to see if it works
 == Where to get things ==

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 adb restore BACKUP.dat
 </pre>
 == Where to get things ==

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 # Follow the steps to download and install a proper recovery image
 # Get new ROMs, and have general fun
 == Where to get things ==

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 # You should have already downloaded the above link to the internal storage of the Xoom
 # You should already be in recovery mode, at the main menu.
 # Select "install zip from sdcard"
 # Select "choose zip from sdcard"
 # Select "reboot now"
 === Install GooManager ===

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 === Xoom pre-reqs ===
 # Have a MicoSD card installed with some free space
-# Put a rooted Android image on the SD card (they come as Zip files, do not unzip them)
+# Put [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1242241&page=42 this file] somewhere in the Xoom's internal memory that is easy to find (DCIM, for instance)
 === Activate USB debugging on Xoom ===

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 This will copy the current boot, recovery, system, and data images to the SD card as a ZIP file.  It will automatically name the files.
-=== Install rooted image to Xoom ===
+=== Root Stock Image ===
 # Make sure you have the ROM you want to install on your SD card.  You may also need a separate ZIP for google apps, or other mods you are interested in.
 # You should already be in recovery mode, at the main menu.