The Motorola Xoom may no longer receive official software updates, but it continues to receive active support from the developer community. While KitKat has already arrived on the Xoom courtesy of OmniROM and CM11, the TeamEOS project has released an updated build bringing Android 4.4 KitKat to the veteran tablet.
Follow our step-by-step guide below to install the Android 4.4.4 based TeamEOS ROM on your Motorola Xoom.
Requirement: This method requires repartitioning your device. Please ensure you perform a BigPart Repartition Upgrade on your Motorola Xoom before proceeding.
Alternative Guides: You can also check out our installation guides for OmniROM and CM11.
Disclaimer: Installing custom ROMs may void your device warranty. Neither DJs Mobiles nor the ROM developers are responsible for data loss or device malfunction. Proceed at your own risk.
Prerequisites
- Perform a BigPart Repartition Upgrade on your Xoom before starting.
- Back up all personal data and files to a microSD card or PC.
Installation Instructions
- Download the TeamEOS nightly build for your Xoom model (wingray, stingray, or everest).
- Download the compatible GApps package.
- Copy all important files from internal storage to a PC or microSD card, as internal storage will be wiped.
- Confirm your device is running TWRP BigPart Edition Recovery.
- Copy the downloaded
EOS-full_wingray-201XXXXX.XXXXXX.zipandGAppspackages to your microSD card. - Reboot into TWRP BigPart Recovery. Go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe and select:
- Dalvik Cache
- System
- Cache
- Data
- Internal Storage
- Go to Install, select
microSDstorage (or navigate to/sdcard), and select the downloaded ZIP files. - Flash the files in order (do not reboot until both finish):
EOS-full_wingray-201XXXXX.XXXXXX.zipgapps-xxxx.zip
- Select Reboot System.
Your Motorola Xoom will now boot into Android 4.4 KitKat powered by TeamEOS ROM. Once the setup screen appears, you can restore your data and applications.
Source: XDA Developers