The Android 3.1 update that’s been rolling out to Motorola XOOM contains quite a few improvements like better stability, resizable widgets, and an extended app switcher. However, the update does not contain root. It gets lost every time the update occurs. So, here are we with the procedure to root back your Android device post the update.  

Note: This procedure is tested and working on the Mortorola XOOM Wi-Fi. It will not work on the 3G Xoom.

Warning: The procedure may damage or permanently destroy your device. Perform this procedure at your own risk.

The procedure must be performed after unlocking your Xoom to acquire root access.

Download:

WiFi_RootTool_3.1.zip

Summary:

• Pushes Superuser, su, and other root files. Sets correct permissions to enable functioning root
• Flashes bigrushdog modified stock 3.1 boot.img (kernel) to enable external SD card storage (in /sdcard/external)
• Prevents system from over-writing custom recovery
• Enables USB OTG

Assumptions:

• Unlocked your Xoom
• Downloaded the WiFi_RootTool_3.1.zip
• Downloaded a recent ClockworkMod recovery image to your PC
• Installed a physical SDCard in your Xoom
• Configured the Android SDK on your PC, with adb functioning properly
• Downloaded fastboot and have it functioning properly

Procedure:

Step 1: Prepare your SD Card

Using an SD Card reader, move XOOM_RootTool_3.1.zip file from your PC to the root of your SD Card. Now, install the SD Card into your Xoom. Alternately, mount the SD Card via Xoom in recovery after you boot into recovery in step 3 by selecting ‘mounts and storage > mount USB storage’.

Step 2: Flash ClockworkMod recovery.img

• Connect USB cable from your PC to Xoom. Ensure USB Debugging is activated in the Application settings menu.
• Open command prompt> Navigate to the adb folder> Change ‘XXXXXX-XXXX’ in code to match filename

Code:

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot flash recovery recovery-solarnz-XXXXXX-XXXX.img

fastboot reboot

Step 3: “Catch the boot” to boot into recovery

As soon as you send the ‘fastboot reboot’ command in the previous step, your device will reboot. You have to boot into recovery instantly else your Xoom will reflash the stock recovery over the custom recovery.

• When you see the Motorola logo appear, wait for 3 seconds.
• Tap the Volume Down button > “Android Recovery” appears> Now tap the Volume Up button to boot into recovery.
• When attempting to “catch the boot” it says ‘Starting Fastboot protocol support’ then hit Volume Down too soon. Hold Vol UP + Power to reboot and try again.

Step 4: Flash WiFi_RootTool_3.1.zip

In ClockworkMod Recovery, select “install zip from sdcard”> Select “choose zip from sdcard”> Select “WiFi_RootTool_3.1.zip” > Select “Yes – Install WiFi_RootTool_3.1.zip”> Select “Reboot System Now”

That’s it! Enjoy your rooted devices.

Even though it’s a cakewalk to remove a microSD card from a phone. But, the process gets a little tricky with the Samsung Infuse 4G, and therefore we are here writing this instruction manual.

Upon opening the battery cover you will not find the microSD card. There’s a picture of one on the FCC label, but where the heck is the card? Samsung tucked it up under the SIM card. It’s mounted face down. It’s spring-loaded and pops out straight down toward the bottom of the phone.

Ensure when you put it back the printed side is down, and the gold contacts are facing up.

Here’s the video instructing exactly how to get your hands around the process.

Enjoying an evening with friend at a pub or spending a quality time with family at the restaurant brings about happy times. What fun is it to mimic your friends voice and applications like Voice Bender is just right to mess around. Furthermore, this app probably may never be used again, and it’s price of £0.79 makes us it’s delighted customers.   

So how can you enjoy the services of Voice Bender app? Simply record a segment of voice using the large and clear icons and you’re given the option to listen to it back in a variety of modes, with the voice modulation showing on the screen.

A wide range of sound effects is on the offer, ranging from the standard ‘Robot’ to the ‘Badass. Further, you can make the difference to the sound via the pitch controls. You can even save the clips, and this means you can pull out the classics whenever you desire to.

The only downside, it takes a few seconds for the changes to occur, so unless you’re sure of the sound effect you want, you can use this app.

Whether travelling abroad for business or pleasure, a good currency converter is an essential tool to possess. XE.com is a major name in the business, and the XE Currency app is a great way to keep on top of the conversion rates for Android users.

 The XE app interface is extremely simple, initially it delivers five currencies -USD, Euros, Sterling, Canadian dollars and Australian dollars with one set at 1.00, with the others representing their conversion to that. Scroll to another currency and click on it to set it to 1.00 and the others will all reconvert.

You can even add more currencies from the Menu key, and move or delete the existing currency options. You can also adjust how the app looks and how often it updates in the Options menu, as well as set it to connect over Wi-Fi to keep your data bill reasonable.

 The XE app is a cool, slick way to keep on top of the currency rates irrespective of your global location, wherever you are, and the icing on the cake – its FREE. So what are you waiting for? Download it from Here. 

With British Airways app, it essentially means that you will never have to print out your flight details ever again. Load it up and you can access every piece of information about your flight, including boarding times, live arrival and departure flight timings.

The most attractive feature of the app is that you can house your boarding pass within the application. This safeguards your boarding pass against loss at the check-in or getting patted down.

To use the cool functionality of this app, you must sign up to British Airways Executive Club. Though the signup is free, yet a bit cumbersome affair– especially if you are just using the app for checking flight times. However, once the registration is complete, it sure is a great app for to use.

Download British Airways app from Here. Feel free to drop in your comments. 

How often we desire to take a peek at the night sky and wonder what’s going up there? Often, isn’t it? With Satellite AR app you can now stop wondering and embark on a new journey to watch what satellites are flying above your head when you look up. This app displays them using augmented reality. Simply point your phone’s camera to the sky, and small icons track the locations of various satellites. Those in sunlight are colored yellow to help you look for them on a clear night.

Features:

• Searchable satellite database
• Manual location setting for extra privacy
• Many enhancements and performance tuning
• Easily switches between portrait/landscape mode

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