[NOTE] The following method is based on formatting your Xoom with bigPart partition. Please do not proceed before you perform a BigPart Repartition Upgrade on your Motorola Xoom.

[NOTE] We have also put together a guide on how to install Android 4.4.4 based OmniROM 4.4.4 on your Motorola Xoom. Please note that the OmniROM feels more stable than the CyanogenMod port at this time.

[DISCLAIMER] Installing custom ROMs may void your device warranty. Please note that this website and the developers of this ROM will not be responsible for any loss of data or device malfunction which may occur from following this guide. Please proceed at your own risk.

Prerequisites

• Before you continue make sure you perform a BigPart Repartition Upgrade on your Xoom before you proceed.
• Backup all your data to your microSD card and/or PC before you continue.

Instructions

1. Download Cyanogenmod 11 (unofficial) for your Motorola Xoom (wingray | stingray | everest)
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2. Download GApps package (ROM developer has not provided GApps)
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3. Please copy all important data (files, photos, backups, etc) on your internal storage to your microSD or computer. Your data will be completely wiped during this process.
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4. Make sure you are running TWRP BigPart Edition Recovery before you proceed.
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5. Copy the cm-11-201XXXXX-UNOFFICIAL-wingray.zip and GApps to your microSD card.
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6. Reboot into TWRP BigPart recovery. Go to the Wipe menu, Select 'Advanced Wipe' and check the following:
   
   • Dalvik Cache
   • System
   • cache
   • Data
   • Internal Storage, then proceed to step 9
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7. If updating from older ROM version
   
   • You don't have to wipe anything, proceed to step 9
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8. If updating from an different ROM, wipe
   
   • Dalvik Cache
   • System
   • cache
   • Data, then proceed to step 9
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9. Go to Install. Make sure you are on microSD storage. If not, navigate to root and then to into 'sdcard' storage using the navigation panel. Select the following zip files and flash them one by one (or together) in the following order... Do not reboot until you flash all the files
   
   • Flash cm-11-201XXXXX-UNOFFICIAL-wingray.zip
   • Flash gapps-xxxx.zip
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10. Now click Reboot System to reboot your device

Your Motorola Xoom should now boot into Android 4.4 KitKat based on CyanogenMod 11 (unofficial). If you have wiped your data you will be greeted by the welcome screen and you can now go about restoring your data and backups.

F.A.Q

1. How to show Developer and Performance Settings
   
   • Go to the settings menu, and scroll down to "About phone." Tap it.
   • Scroll down to the bottom again, where you see "Build number."
   • Tap it seven (7) times, and *poof*, you've got the developer settings back.
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2. How to reduce lagging on Xoom
   
   • Overclock to 1.4GHz (Performance menu)
   • Decrease animation duration to .5 (Developer options menu)

For more questions please feel free to address them in the comments section or follow the source link.



source - XDA

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.

[UPDATE] If you face any issues with this guide, please for the source link at the bottom of this post for updated files/guide from the original source.

[UPDATE] [Feb 2015] Also check out our guide on how to install Android 4.4.4 based CyanogenMod 11 on your Motorola Xoom

[NOTE] [June 2014] This is not the usual process of installing custom ROMs. Because of the internal partition structure of the Motorola Xoom, you will be required to perform a BigPart Repartition Upgrade on your Xoom before you proceed.

[DISCLAIMER] Installing custom ROMs may void your device warranty. Please note that this website and the developers of this ROM will not be responsible for any loss of data or device malfunction which may occur from following this guide. Please proceed at your own risk.

Prerequisites

• Before you continue make sure you perform a BigPart Repartition Upgrade on your Xoom before you proceed.
• Backup all your data to your microSD card and/or PC before you continue.

Instructions

1. Download the latest version of OmniROM, but make sure you download the correct version for your Xoom (winray, stingray or everest)
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2. Download GApps package
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3. Download latest SuperSU
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4. Reboot into recovery. Go into Wipe menu. Select "Advanced Wipe". Check
   
   • Dalvik Cache
   • System
   • Cache
   • Data
   • Internal Storage and wipe them. Do not reboot just yet.
     -
5. If updating from older ROM version in this thread
   
   • You don't have to wipe anything, then
     -
6. If updating from an different ROM, wipe
   
   • Dalvik Cache
   • System
   • Cache
   • Data, then
     -
7. Go to Install. Make sure you are on microSD storage. If not, navigate to root and then to into 'sdcard' storage using the navigation panel. Select the following zip files and flash them one by one (or together) in the following order... Do not reboot until you flash all the files
   
   • Flash omni-4.4.4-201XXXXX-wingray-HOMEMADE_XXXX.zi
   • Flash gapps-xxxx.zip
   • Flash UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.86.zip
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8. Now click Reboot System to reboot your device

source - XDA

Senior XDA member realjumy (along with some help from Schischu and rchtk) were able to breathe new life into this device by creating BigPart.

Updating your device to the new partition layout is a fairly straightforward process. You must first load a new custom recovery. That recovery is then used to essentially perform a series of wipes and formats. And after all is said and done, your device will be repartitioned.

[UPDATE] [June 2014] If you face any issues with this guide, please for the source link at the bottom of this post for updated files/guide from the original source

The Motorola Xoom for Verizon is receiving a new software update which brings the JZO54M software version and Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Since the Xoom is not eligible for Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, this is the last version of Android this device will receive.

You will receive a notification when the update is available for your device, at which point you can initiate the OTA update by clicking Install Now. Make sure you are connected to your Wi-Fi connection and that you have your battery charged before installing the update.

Once you have installed the update your device will reboot and you will be returned to your Home screen.
If you missed the notification, the update message will appear periodically until you install the update. You can also manually initiate the update by heading to Settings > About Tablet > System updates. Select ‘Install Now’ and the update will be initiated.

With the update Verizon Xoom owners will get access to Google Now, which offers up-to-date notifications based on your information and location, Improved voice search, an adaptive keyboard that improves over time to help predict the user's next word, revised settings menu, added a search option to the YouTube app, the "Accounts & Sync" is now located in the accounts group, and enhancements to the modem to improve data connectivity.

You can learn more about the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for your Motorola Xoom by following the source link below.


source – Verizon

[NOTE] Rooting requires you to modify the normal operation of your device. This is not recommended unless you fully understand the risks.

[UPDATE] If you have any issues with the following guide, check out Lord AIO Tool (2.1) for unlocking your Motorola Xoom on XDA Developers.

[DISCLAIMER] Improper use of this guide can result in loss of data or device malfunction. Please note that this site nor the developers of the rooting/modding methods will be responsible for any damage to your device. Proceed at your own risk.  

1. Download and install the Android SDK.
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2. Download Motorola Xoom Universal Root
   • Place the file in Android SDK Tools folder (eg: C:\android-sdk\platform-tools)
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3. Download ClockworkMod Recovery (6.0.2.3)
   • Place the file in your external microSD card and the Android SDK Tools folder..
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4. Connect your device to your computer
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5. Open the Android SDK Tools folder
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6. Hold Shift + Right click in the folder and select 'Open command window here'
   • Type adb reboot bootloader
   • If your bootloader is locked type: fastboot oem unlock   [NOTE] This will wipe your device and erase all data. Please make sure you backup first. fastboot reboot
   • Enter fastboot mode on reboot by pressing the Volume Up button and type fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-6.0.2.3-wingray.img fastboot reboot
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7. When the device reboots press Volume Down and enter Clockwork Mod Recovery. Make selections by using the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons and use the Power button to accept your selection.
   • Select install zip from
   • Select choose zip from external sdcard
     • Select choose zip from sdcard if you place your file in the internal memory
   • Select the Xoom-Universal-Root.zip and flash it to your device
   • Select Go Back and Reboot system now.

Once your device has rebooted, your Motorola Xoom will be fully rooted and ready for installing any custom ROMs, apps or MODs. Leave us a comment on how the guide worked out for you.

If you want to install Android 4.2 Jelly Bean on your tablet, you can check out this ROM or the newest Team EOS nightlies.

A developer (OP) has released an early port of Android 4.2 Jelly Bean for the Motorola Xoom. The ROM is not yet recommended for day-to-day use and should only be used for testing. Keep in mind that your device will have to be rooted with a Custom Recovery in order to install the ROM.


You can install the ROM by heading over to the source link below, and be sure to report any issued you may come across on that thread.

[UPDATE] We tested this ROM over the past couple of days and found it to be quite stable, despite being an alpha release. There are some issues with the keyboard on certain apps, which we are sure the developer will fix in future releases of this ROM.


source – XDA Developers

Google has launched the new Nexus series along with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean for the Google Galaxy Nexus and the Google Nexus 7. However, Jean-Baptiste Queru, technical lead for the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), announced that the latest Android version will not be made available for the Google Nexus S or the Motorola Xoom.

Following the rollout of Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean last week for the Google Nexus 7, the update has started rolling out for the Motorola Xoom (Wi-Fi) tablet. As a Google experience device the Xoom is one of the first to receive Android software updates similar to the Google Nexus Series.

The update is being offered OTA (Over-the-Air) and users should receive a notification when it is available for their devices. You can also manually check for the update by heading over to Settings > About tablet > Software Updates.

If you don’t want to wait for the update you could consider manually updating your Motorola Xoom to Android 4.1.2 using the following process:

[NOTE] The first guide is for users who have not rooted your devices. Ensure you have the Android SDK or a tool which can invoke ADB commands

1. Download the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean (JZO54K) update file for your Motorola Xoom (Wi-Fi).
2. Connect your device to your computer.
3. Reboot and enter Android Recovery mode using the command adb reboot recovery.
4. Open command prompt (CMD in Windows, Terminal in Linux or Mac) and type the following:
   adb sideload 75baa1719d30.signed-tervigon-JZO54K-from-JRO03H.75baa171.zip
   
5. Once the file has been transferred to the device you will get a message similar to the following:
   sending: 'sideload' 100%
   
6. The update should now start installing on your device.
7. Once setup is complete, reboot and you should now have the latest version of Android on your Motorola Xoom (Wi-Fi)

If you are updating from stock Android you can find a method to install Android 4.1.2 on your Xoom here. Since stock Android on your Xoom doesn’t detect SD cards, you will require a USB Host-Cable and a USB thumb drive before you proceed with that guide.




If you have rooted your Motorola Xoom, you can Download the rooted version of the Android 4.1.2 JZO54K OTA update and find the instructions on installing the files by following the source link.

The update will mainly offer bug fixes and performance improvements for the Xoom, along with the ability to expand/collapse notifications with one-finger gestures.


source – XDA

We recently reported that Motorola Xoom users who had signed up in the Motorola Feedback forum were receiving invitations to partake in a soak test, which turned out to be Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean.

It turns out the tests have been successful as the Jelly Bean update has started to roll out to a wider audience. The rollout will initially be for a limited set of users, and will continue to an even wider crowd based on the feedback.

To check if your Motorola Xoom WiFi is eligible to receive the Jelly Bean update, head over to Settings > About Tablet > System Updates.

Remember that this update is currently only being rolled out to a few lucky owners of the Motorola Xoom in the U.S. (MZ604). Other variants including the Verizon Xoom along with international users will have to wait until the various updates are approved by your carriers.

While you wait for the update you can check out the Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean change-log for Motorola Xoom.

Are you one of the fortunate few to have received the update? Let us know in the comments section.

XDA Developers Forum member XxLordxX has released an all in one tool for the Motorola Xoom, which allows you to easily root, unroot, install ClockworkMod Recovery and even unbrick your device.

Full instructions on how to use the tool follows:

The tool is very easy to use and requires you to make inputs into a command prompt window. The full list of the available features are as follows:

Complete Backup Tool Bootloader Unlocker Tool Bootloader Locker Tool Install CWM Restore Tool

Root Tool Unroot Tool App Install Unbrick Xoom Tool Dual Recovery Tool

• Ensure your device is adequately charged before you proceed with the tool.
• Please make sure you perform a nandroid backup before you continue.
• This tool only works on Windows PCs.
• Download the Lord AIO Tool and extract it (C:\LAIOT)
• Download and install Motorola Xoom drivers for Windows.
• Download stock files for your Motorola Xoom (required for unrooting or unbricking your device using the AIO tool).
• Make sure the USB Debugging is enabled on your device from Settings > Developer options.

Run the LordAIOTool.bat file once your have connected your device to the computer. You can follow the onscreen instructions for the various steps.

If you have installed the latest Android versions as an OTA update, the Rooting process may fail, this may require you to manually restore a stock version of Android before proceeding.


Installing ClockworkMod Recovery

This tool lets you easily install Clockworkmod recovery. In order to successfully install CWM Recovery, you may have to unlock your bootloader.

[NOTE] Unlocking the bootloader will result in your device being wiped, so please make sure you take appropriate backups before you continue.


Rooting

Users who are looking to root their device, will have to first install CWM Recovery. Sometimes you may receive a message stating that the SD card wasn’t detected during the rooting process. In this case just click Try again and it works fine.

If you have any questions please leave them in the comments section which follows:

The Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi is currently receiving a soak test of Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean for users  registered in the Motorola Feedback Network.

Check out the detailed chang-log of Android Jelly Bean on the Motorola Xoom which follows:

Android 4.1.1, Jelly Bean Software Update for the Motorola XOOM™ WIFI in the U.S.
Introduction - We are pleased to announce a new software update for the Motorola XOOM™ WIFI in the US. This Android 4.1.1 (JRO03H) software update includes numerous enhancements. Upgrade today for peak performance.

Who Can Use This Release - ALL Motorola XOOM U.S. WIFI users.

After downloading and installing the software release, you will notice:

• Improved User Interface and Response - Android 4.1.1, Jelly Bean, is the fastest and smoothest version of Android yet. Moving between home screens and switching between apps is effortless, like turning pages in a book. Jelly Bean makes your Android device even more responsive by boosting your device’s CPU instantly when you touch the screen, and turns it down when you don’t need it to improve battery life.
• Expandable, Actionable Notifications - Now you can take action directly from the notifications shade. And because the notifications are expandable, you can get an even deeper look into the things that matter most, like multiple emails or photos on Google+.
• Widgets work like magic - With Jelly Bean it’s now even easier to personalize your home screen. As you place widgets on the screen, everything else automatically moves to make room. When they’re too big, widgets resize on their own. Interacting with your favorite apps and customizing your home screen has never been easier. Seamlessly view and share photos - Just swipe over from camera to filmstrip view to instantly view the photos you just took, and quickly swipe away the ones you don’t like. Now sharing--and bragging--are a breeze.
• A Smarter Keyboard - Android’s dictionaries are now more accurate, more relevant. The language model in Jelly Bean adapts over time, and the keyboard even guesses what the next word will be before you’ve started typing it.
• Improved Text-to-Speech Capability - With improved text-to-speech capabilities, voice typing on Android is even better; it works even when you don’t have a data connection.
• Accessibility - With Jelly Bean, blind users can use 'Gesture Mode' to reliably navigate the UI using touch and swipe gestures in combination with speech output. Jelly Bean also adds support for accessibility plugins to enable external Braille input and output devices via USB and Bluetooth.
• Voice Search - Android lets you search the web with your voice, and it’s convenient for getting quick answers on the fly. It speaks back to you and is powered by the Knowledge Graph, bringing you a precise answer if it knows it, and precisely ranked search results, so you can always find out more.
• A new look for Search - Android has search at its core. With Jelly Bean, a redesigned experience uses the power of the Knowledge Graph to show you search results in a richer way. It’s easier to quickly get answers and explore and browse search results.

If you own a Motorola Xoom you may want to head over to the Motorola Feedback Forum for a chance to test of Android Jelly Bean on your device.

source – AndroidCentral

The Motorola Xoom was the first tablet to feature Android 3.0 Honeycomb and now it is set to become one of the first tablets to receive Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

Meanwhile, developers have managed to brings a port of Android Jelly Bean to the Xoom which will allow enthusiasts to get an early look of the latest version of Android on their tablets.

[NOTE] This is a preview release of Ice Cream Sandwich and we do not recommend installing it unless you are aware of the consequences. You may experience loss of data or device malfunction if you do not follow the guide properly. Please proceed at your own risk.

It is important to note that the only reference tablet with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean onboard is the Google Nexus 7. Since the Galaxy 7 has a phone like interface we are not sure how Google will choose to implement the tablet UI on the the larger Motorola Xoom.

If you want to try out the Jelly Bean ROM for the Motorola Xoom, head over to XDA Developers for the files.

You can search this blog for information on rooting your device and guides on how to install custom ROMs.

• Specifications

The Motorola Xoom has arrived, with the hopes of finally taking the title of an "iPad killer". While previous Android tablets have been oversized smartphones, Google and Motorola have taken the time to come up with a entirely new tablet experience for Android.  In fact, this isn't the first time we've seen the two companies collaborate on big things. We've seen it before with the original Motorola DROID, which was the catalyst that shifted Android to the mainstream, and it seems we’re going to be witnessing it again with the Motorola XOOM.


Design

The Motorola Xoom is a solid, well built device, with a subtle curve going on with its rear cover, but for the most, it’s still comfortable to hold. The minimalistic industrial design might appeal to some people out there, especially with its all black slate look, but its metal machined exterior provides that sense of premium feel – though, it’s a magnet for smudges. However, it’s accented with a small soft touch strip on the back. All in all, its balanced construction and high-quality feel more than make up for its less than stellar looks.

The tablet has a 10.1 inch LCD touch display which has a 1280 by 800 pixel resolution compared to the 768 by 1024 pixel resolution of the Apple iPad. The Xoom presents plenty of crisp details that’ll illuminate eyes all around, while its color production is on the neutral side and doesn't fade when viewing the display at various angles. However, its maximum brightness setting doesn't seem to do the tablet justice when using it outdoors under the presence of the omnipotent sun lurking around. In terms of responsiveness, the capacitive display was more than attentive in registering all touches and gestures. Similarly, its metallic exterior can also accumulate its fair share of smudges and fingerprints very easily.

Above the display you will find the 2 megapixel front facing camera for all your self-portrait and video chatting needs.

There are a total of three physical buttons that your fingers can actually press. The first two are the thin looking separated volume buttons that are found on the left edge, which are tiny compared to the overall size of the XOOM, but they are very responsive.
On the bottom of the device, we find the bulk of its connectivity ports perched all in the same area – these include the microUSB port, micro HDMI port, dock connectors, microphone, and a separate power source that’s slightly the size of a 3.5mm headset jack.
On the top and located dead center is the 3.5mm headset jack, while not too far from it, there is a slot that tucks away a future 4G LTE SIM card and the actual microSD card slot as well. Be careful in sliding in a microSD card because you can accidentally drop it into the exposed area left behind for the SIM card slot.
In the rear and built into the soft touch strip area, we find the 5-megapixel auto-focus camera with its dual-LED flash and the spots for the left and right speakers – which offer stereo sound naturally.
Motorola touts the XOOM obtaining a battery life of 10 hours with continuous video playback. In reality, we easily managed to get by an 8 hour working shift on normal usage with half the battery remaining. It’s worth noting that we had the brightness level manually set to its highest setting and relied on 3G speeds for all data connectivity. Light users should get by at least a day of usage, while heavy users might want to keep it connected to its wall charger as much as possible.
Additionally, notifications now pop up in the Notifications Panel that’s located in the bottom right portion of the System Bar. It’s not obtrusive at all in the way it presents notifications; such as an email or Twitter mention. In the event you’re not present to see them, specific icons will load up in the Notifications Panel and you’ll have the opportunity of clicking each one to see what they are. Furthermore, you can get rid of the notifications icons by simply clicking the distinguishable “X” icon in the pop up window. The Notifications Panel, while tapping on it will get you access to the Android Settings – along with some quick functions like adjusting its brightness, orientation lock, Wi-Fi, and airplanemode.
While the System Bar is perched on the bottom at all times, we find the Action Bar placed on the top side of the display – which offers different items according to what apps you’re running. At the homescreen, we find access to Google Search, Voice Search, apps panel, and personalization. However, if you run the web browser, the Action Bar simply becomes the area for all the window tabs.
There’s plenty of personalization to find with Android 3.0 Honeycomb as it dishes up 5 homescreen panels for you to fill with various things. Instinctively, you can place additional content, like widgets or shortcuts, by executing a long press on any open area on the homescreen – you can also do it by pressing the “+” button in the Action Bar as well. Once you’re there, the scene changes and displays all 5 homescreen simultaneously, where you can add widgets, app shortcuts, wallpapers, and more. Click and drag is the name of the game, much like Android in general, to get specific items to their locations on the homescreen. Yet another thing we adore is the handful of interactive widgets that Android 3.0 Honeycomb has to offer. For example, the Gmail widget allows you to quickly scroll through your email directly within the widget, while things like the YouTube widget stacks videos together for you to browse.

And finally, pressing on the apps icons in the homescreen will plop the apps panel into view with a nifty looking falling from the sky animation. Once they’re all there, icons are positioned in the familiar grid-like pattern which are finger friendly in size. Moreover, you’ll be able to swipe left and right as you begin to accumulate more apps on the Motorola XOOM.
Just because it sports a higher version number than Android 2.2 Froyo, which introduced support for Flash 10.1, it doesn't mean that it’s going to be sprinkled with that near perfect desktop port. Sadly, it disappointingly lacks support for Flash 10.1, however, it’s positioned to get some sort of software update not too far from launch to throw it on.
The Gallery app offers a novel 3D-like effect going on with the different albums in the gallery as you either tilt the XOOM or touch the screen. Granted that it will display content stored locally on the tablet, but it’ll even pull things from your Picasa account as well. However, once we moved past the updated looks of the Gallery App, there isn’t much else different with it. Naturally, you can scroll between photos by simply swiping left or right, and zoom with pinch gestures, but there isn’t much in terms of editing functions offered – only things like rotating and cropping are available. And as usual, you can share content with a variety of services like Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube.
The stock music player offers an eye catching carousel of album covers that we can browse through with smoothness like no other. Definitely flaunting some eye catching visual flare with its own spin on Apple’s beloved Cover Flow mode, we’re glad to see that the transformation has finally arrived for the Android music player.
Google has also decided to finally bring aboard a video editing app going by the name of Movie Studio. Granted that it isn’t your professional grade editing software, it nevertheless offers users some of basic editing functionality on the go. Although it’ll take some time fully comprehending how the app works, there is a reasonable amount of editing functions that you can apply – like adding different templates, transitions, and effects.
Google Maps has also received a subtle makeover as it makes use of the added space of course. However, there isn't any new functionality present with this version for tablet, but at least we’re offered things like 3D view, Google Latitude integration, street view, and free voice guided turn-by-turn directions with Google Maps Navigation.
The YouTube app has been updated as well to provide plenty of interaction while you’re watching a video. Initially, it’ll display a 3D wall of videos that you can scroll ever so smoothly, but when you select one, it’ll break down to various panes with their respective content. As the video plays in one pane, you can simply read about its description or comments in another, while related videos will pop up in the last pane. Also, you can obviously share particular videos to specific social networking accounts as well.
As for other standard apps that haven’t been optimized to work with Android 3.0 Honeycomb, they run just like they normally do on a smartphone. So for things like the official Facebook and Twitter apps, it’ll basically embody the look and feel that you’re accustomed to using, but hopefully developers will quickly optimize them. That’s because they’re scaled up and don’t take advantage of the extra real estate. Furthermore, there appears to be some bugs with it as well since we experienced on numerous occasions abrupt closures on apps which requires a reinstall to properly work again.
Compared to the previous Android tablets, the Motorola XOOM fully realizes and embraces the tablet experience, and takes it to a whole new level. Of course, there are some competing Honeycomb tablets on the horizon, but it all goes back down to pricing. In the end, the Motorola XOOM could have been the perfect candidate to bring Honeycomb to the masses, however, it’ll be interesting to see how it competes at its current price point. One thing is certain though, the gap between iOS and Android, in terms of tablet experience, has never been smaller.

The Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update has started rolling out for the Motorola Xoom on Verizon. The ICS update offers several features and improvements.

The detailed change-log of ICS for the Xoom for Verizon follows:

• Email, Messaging and Data
• 4G LTE upgrade issues resolved.
• Device successfully connects to 4G LTE network immediately after DUAL IMSI switch.
• Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) policy improvements.
• EAS security and sync fixed.
• Optimized EAS setup.
• Enhanced Client Conversions with EAS.
• Email search now available.
• Improved email folder ordering.
• Updated Browser with faster rendering, zoom and pan features.
• Users have the ability to save pages for offline reading and desktop versions of websites.
• Updated “People” application to integrate with Google+ and other social networks.
• Improved text input and spellcheck.
• Down arrow added in browser navigation bar.
• Improved device stability.
• Pressing the power button locks the device when you have a pattern, pin or password lock enabled.
• App launcher has been redesigned to allow app dragging to get information, uninstall and disable.
• Can launch camera from Lock screen.
• Added effects during video recording.
• Single motion panorama mode.
• Added photo editor to the Gallery application.
• Updated widget controls to allow expansion and contraction to show more content.
• New system font (Roboto) for improved readability.
• Improved screen rotation response time.
• Optimized widget sizes.
• Improved device stability limits the number of resets.
• Improvements to Mobile Hotspot connectivity

The ICS update will be offered OTA (Over-the-Air) is 107.9 MB in size and the process is estimated to take 25 to 30 minutes to complete.



If the update notification is not appearing you can follow our guide to manually update the Motorola Xoom on Verizon with Android ICS.

The Motorola Xoom for Verizon has started receiving the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) update.

The update which is being offered OTA (Over-the-Air) is 107.9MB in size and is estimated to take 25 to 30 minutes to complete.

If for some reason you are unable to receive the update OTA you can use the following guide to manually upgrade your Motorola Xoom with Android ICS.

DISCLAIMER Improper use of this guide may result in loss of data or malfunctioning of your device. Please proceed at your own risk.

NOTE Makes sure you are on Android build HLK75H before you continue.

NOTE You will require a USB host cable and a USB Drive. This guide should also work through a standard SD card, but has not been tested

1. Download Android 4.0 ICS build IMM76L.
2. Copy the file into the root of your USB drive or SD card.
3. Turn off the device.
4. When you switch your device back on, hold Volume Down until you see ‘Android Recovery’.
5. Press Volume Up to enter recovery mode.
6. When you see the Green Android logo press Power + Volume Up.
7. Connect your USD drive to the USB host cable and then onto your device.
8. Scroll down to ‘apply update from USB drive’ and select it with the Power button.
9. Scroll and select the .zip update file and select it using the Power button.
10. Wait for the update to finish.

If you manage to manually update your Xoom using another method, please share it with us in the comments section which follows.

The Motorola Xoom for Verizon is finally getting its share of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS). While the Wi-Fi variant users are already using the latest version of ICS on their device, users of the the 4G LTE version of the Xoom will start receiving the latest version of Android starting Monday June 4th.


It is quite disappointing that the Xoom has taken a backseat to its ICS share, given that it was the first Android tablet to feature Honeycomb. However Verizon’s Xoom users can finally start enjoying the many features and improvements which come with Android 4.0.

The carrier has also promised added functionality, including speech-to-text, a built in photo editor and the ability to dismiss notifications individually.

So for everyone out there who has been impatiently waiting for ICS on your Verizon Motorola Xoom, your wait will finally be over tomorrow. Once you have updated, please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section which follows.


source – Verizon

The Motorola Xoom was the first Android Honeycomb tablet to reach the masses and as a Google device is generally first in line for the latest versions of Android.

So with the latest version of Android you may find yourself constantly looking to root your device. The following guide will show you how to root your Motorola Xoom (Wi-Fi / 3G) models using a One Click method.

[NOTE] The following process will erase all content on your device, Please make sure you make a backup of your information before you proceed.

[NOTE] The method currently works only with the US variants of the Motorola Xoom. If you are using an EU model or are uncertain of the model you are using please do not proceed.

[DISCLAIMER] DJ’s Mobiles nor the developers of the mod will be responsible for any loss of data or device malfunction which may occur from improper use of this guide. Please proceed at your own risk.

1. Download the One Click Rooting tool.
2. Extract the compressed file to a location on your computer.
3. Plug in your device to your computer using a USB cable.
4. Right click on the Xoom One Click .exe file and select Run as Administrator. [You can use Shift and Right Click or simply double click to open on older versions of Windows].
5. Click Root and follow the onscreen prompts to complete the process.

That’s it. Your Motorola Xoom should now be fully rooted and allow you to install/load custom ROMs

[UPDATE] The tool is currently being updated to support EU Models of the Motorola Xoom. If the file is not available on the download link, please check back later.



source - XDA Developers

If you have been on the lookout for a tablet deal you may be in luck. The 32GB variant of the Motorola Xoom (WiFi) is for sale at just $329.99. What's more it’s a brand new device and not a refurbished unit as you would expect for that price.

The Motorola Xoom features a 10.1 inch touch display, up to 32GB of internal storage, a 5 megapixel rear camera for photos and 720p HD videos, a 2 megapixel in the front for video calls, and is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM.

The Xoom is one of the devices in the front line for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich as it is a pure Google device.

So if you are interested in getting your hands on this deal click the following link and grab it while it lasts.



source - 1SaleADay

The Motorola Xoom features a 10.1 inch display, 5 megapixel camera, up to 32GB of internal storage and is powered by a dual core processor. It has been a little over a year since it was released at the CES 2011 running Android HoneyComb and it is now in line to receive Android Ice Cream Sandwich.

Owners of the Wi-Fi version of the Motorola Xoom in the U.S. who are members of the Motorola feedback group are already receiving notifications on the availability of the Android 4.0.3 update for their device.

If you have not received a notification don't worry you can follow our guide on how to update your Xoom to the latest version of Android.

NOTE - If you have updated your device to a non stock Android ROM, please make sure you downgrade your device to build version HTK75D before proceeding

NOTE - This update is only applicable to the U.S. version of the Motorola Xoom

DISCLAIMER - DJ's Mobiles will not be responsible for any loss of data or malfunctioning of your device which may occur from following this guide. Please do not proceed unless you are aware of the consequences of running unofficial updates.

1. Download the Android 4.0.3 update file.
   
2. Place the downloaded .zip file on teh root folder of a flash drive
   
3. Connect the flash drive to your Xoom using a host cable
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4. Enter Recovery mode on your device
• Reboot your device
• Once you see the Motorola logo wait for a couple of seconds
• Press and hold Volume Down button.
• The Android recovery logo will appear on the top right
• Press Volume Up to select it
• Once you have booted into recovery you will see only the Android logo on your screen.
• Apply the update through the stock recovery.
• To leave recovery mode press Volume Up + Volume Down together. and reboot

That't it. You should now be running Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich on your Motorola Xoom.


source - TalkAndroid