Motorola Xoom Notes

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What needs to be done

PC pre-reqs

  1. Install Xoom USB drivers
  2. Install Android SDK

Activate USB debugging on Xoom

Settings> Applications> Development> "Tick/Check" USB Debugging

Unlock bootloader

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 the tools directory.

adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot reboot

Activate USB debugging on Xoom

Yes, this is here twice. Make sure it is still enabled.

Settings> Applications> Development> "Tick/Check" USB Debugging

Install recovery image to Xoom

adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery {path to recovery image here}

Backup Existing Image

Install rooted image to Xoom

Where to get things

Xoom USB Drivers

[1]

ClockworkMod Recovery Images

Make sure you pick the right one for your device...

[2]

Android SDK

Needed for ADB (Android Debug Bridge)

[3]