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Alt. instructions: Android Central http://goo.gl/hiCVk
Original Root Steps - XDA Dev. (do not perform until this is updated for 3.1)
http://goo.gl/qtN94
Alt. Rooting - 3.1 (search XDA Dev)
http://goo.gl/Zoj5d
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Note:
have device connected to AC charger while performing the following tasks.
I assume if you are reading this you already know how to root the Xoom [devices] and have the required OS flash utilities, etc on hand.
You will loose ALL data on the device, backup first if you still can !
This will reset to the factory (shipped OS version)
Android 3.1 update will download and prompt for install once the device is reset and rebooted
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I will be posting 3.1 root instructions later, once I have time to review the src code, any restrictions (google/android devs) and have time to research alt solutions.
* Updated: 2:35 am May 24 2011: Several 3.1 Rooting solutions added (scroll to the end)
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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
ONLY YOU and YOU alone are responsible for any damage, further damage or completely bricking the device beyond (easy) repair. I have performed the following steps on the Xoom WiFi only US device, with ease and success several times. If you are unsure, please visit the manufacturer site ( http://goo.gl/ktL3 ) and/or search google ( http://goo.gl/TI0Pz http://goo.gl/udcEE )
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[1]
Download stock OS from MotoDev website. (3g or wifi only img's)
http://developer.motorola.com/products
[2]
Extract into the folder with fastboot on your PC ( *.img files )
For example:
FOLDER: c:\xoom (or SDK folder, depending on how you rooted)
- fastboot.exe
- adb.exe
- boot.img
- system.img
- recovery.img
- userdata.img
[3]
Plug in device via micro usb to the PC ( with adb and fastboot installed )
Note: Enable USB debug mode: Settings - Applications - Development - USB Debugging [ debug mode ] ON
[4]
Press at the same time: POWER BUTTON and the DOWN VOL to enter fastboot on the Xoom
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[5]
With the img's in the same path as fastboot (fastboot.exe win32)
Open command prompt (fastboot dir)
Type each of the following commands on the PC and follow instructions.
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Skip, if you are not prompted to UNLOCK
fastboot oem unlock
(if it happens to be locked)
DOWN Vol to select YES - ACCEPT terms, UP Vol to CONTINUE/OK
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[6]
fastboot flash boot boot.img
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fastboot flash system system.img
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fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
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fastboot erase cache
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fastboot oem lock
DOWN Vol to select YES - ACCEPT terms, UP Vol to CONTINUE/OK
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Device will reboot
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If you know how to reach me online I'll be happy to answer any questions.
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Rooting a Xoom - Updated: 2:35 am May 24 2011
3.1 Rooting Forum: http://goo.gl/P1CFj
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How to Root Motorola Xoom on Honeycomb 3.1 version - Tutorial
http://goo.gl/aFY17
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[GUIDE] How To Root Stock 3.1 Xoom and More! [3G] [Updated 5/20]
http://goo.gl/kdb72
[GUIDE] [WIFI ONLY] How to Root the Xoom from Stock 3.1
http://goo.gl/tk36y
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Update your Rooted Xoom to 3.1 Without Losing Root (3G or WiFi)
Video (easy to follow instruction): http://goo.gl/9UUtu
Main Article: http://goo.gl/gMaWR
