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Sign-in and website issues on Motorola XOOM
My Motorola XOOM is having a few problems relating to internet and google accounts. Firstly, whenever I try to sign into any app using a gmail account, it gives **"Your username and password don't match. Try again."** alongside an account recovery info link. I've tried several existing accounts, as...
My Motorola XOOM is having a few problems relating to internet and google accounts. Firstly, whenever I try to sign into any app using a gmail account, it gives **"Your username and password don't match. Try again."** alongside an account recovery info link. I've tried several existing accounts, as well as creating a new account. Secondly, any website I've tried to open from a Browser search gives **"There are problems with the security certificate for this site."** It's a very old device, so I wouldn't be surprised if there are issues with support being dropped, and I read that google play (Play Store on this thing) can cause issues on Android. I've tried a factory data reset and several restarts. It's on Android 4.0.4, and the device says it's up to date. I'm a bit experienced with electronics in general, but unfortunately networks/internet/connectivity is the one thing I'm lost in - please let me know if I missed anything. Edit- Play Store is currently on version 3.4.7. Motorola XOOM MZ602, to be precise, on Android 4.0.4
Galaxy (81 rep)
Dec 28, 2022, 01:10 AM • Last activity: Dec 28, 2022, 08:09 PM
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Another Without-Unlock Backup Question: (Temporarily) Booting a Recovery?
There was a nice thorough discussion of backups for non-rooted (and maybe also locked) devices [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/28296/how-to-fully-backup-non-rooted-devices). Most of that covered Android 4.x+ because of the use of `adb backup`, which apparently doesn't exist in pri...
There was a nice thorough discussion of backups for non-rooted (and maybe also locked) devices [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/28296/how-to-fully-backup-non-rooted-devices) . Most of that covered Android 4.x+ because of the use of adb backup, which apparently doesn't exist in prior versions. A [second question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/33479/full-backup-of-non-rooted-devices-android-version-2-3-x-and-below) on backing up 2.3.x under the same conditions, found no answers. I'm am dealing with Honeycomb 3.2.6, which I have not yet unlocked, and I am considering [the last answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/159860/335152) at the first link. I am considering if there is a way to, possibly temporarily, boot a recovery to do the backup. I can see three possibilities: (1) That answer suggests connecting via USB with Debugging enabled and then:
abd reboot bootloader
fastboot boot twrp.img
fastboot reboot
As opposed to fastboot flash recovery twrp.img, that [should temporarily boot the twrp.img](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/181127/335152) without changing/wiping /data. From there it should be possible to do a nandroid backup to an SDCard. The author of that idea didn't seem to have tried it themselves. I wonder if anyone has, and if it's likely to work as described. (2) According to the [TWRP website for this device](https://twrp.me/motorola/motorolaxoom.html) , if I fastboot flash recovery twrp.img and then on reboot press the proper key combination to enter the recovery (in this case power+volume-down), then > Note many devices will replace your custom recovery automatically > during first boot. To prevent this, ... find the proper key combo to > enter recovery. After typing fastboot reboot, hold the key combo and > boot to TWRP. Once TWRP is booted, TWRP will patch the stock ROM to > prevent the stock ROM from replacing TWRP. If you don't follow this > step, you will have to repeat the install. Is this true for TWRP on all/most/many devices? (3) Another approach to temporarily booting a recovery, mentioned in one of the comments at that first link, is to boot one off of an SDCard. I found one example in [another device I have](https://twrp.me/bn/barnesnoblenooktablet.html) . I'm wondering under what conditions that might work and how to arrange it? If anyone has any insight, I would also appreciate them.
Diagon (153 rep)
Dec 16, 2020, 10:31 AM • Last activity: Dec 16, 2020, 10:45 AM
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Can I upgrade Android on my Xoom?
I have a old school 32 gig wifi-only Xoom. I would like to upgrade to a newer version of Android, so I can use Chrome. Also I got the tablet, so I could download and manage my google home devices. Is this possible without trashing the tablet?
I have a old school 32 gig wifi-only Xoom. I would like to upgrade to a newer version of Android, so I can use Chrome. Also I got the tablet, so I could download and manage my google home devices. Is this possible without trashing the tablet?
Jason Bartlett (11 rep)
Feb 12, 2019, 06:39 AM • Last activity: Feb 12, 2019, 04:57 PM
3 votes
1 answers
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Wifi error after Motorola XOOM tablet Android 4.0.4 update
I have a Motorola XOOM type tablet. Three days ago I updated my tablet to Android 4.0.4. But after that I can't connect to my wi-fi modem. I was successfully connecting before this update. I also tried with my desktop computer and ipad, they can connect. I resetted modem. Checked for firware update-...
I have a Motorola XOOM type tablet. Three days ago I updated my tablet to Android 4.0.4. But after that I can't connect to my wi-fi modem. I was successfully connecting before this update. I also tried with my desktop computer and ipad, they can connect. I resetted modem. Checked for firware update- no update. Changed password. Restarted several types but they didn't help. How can I fix this WI-FI issue?
trante (147 rep)
Nov 11, 2012, 08:06 PM • Last activity: Mar 29, 2017, 09:10 PM
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1 answers
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Xoom - images for recovery
When fixing or recovering Xoom as described in [How to Restore and Relock a Motorola Xoom Tablet to Stock][1] using [fastboot][2] one needs to do following: - fastboot erase boot - fastboot erase system - fastboot erase recovery - fastboot erase userdata - fastboot erase cache - fastboot flash boot...
When fixing or recovering Xoom as described in How to Restore and Relock a Motorola Xoom Tablet to Stock using fastboot one needs to do following: - fastboot erase boot - fastboot erase system - fastboot erase recovery - fastboot erase userdata - fastboot erase cache - fastboot flash boot boot.img - fastboot flash system system.img - fastboot flash recovery recovery.img - fastboot flash userdata userdata.img - fastboot erase cache For this one needs images boot.img, system.img, recovery.img and userdata.img. Given Xoom is old now, I have serious trouble getting those images, links I have found so far are no longer working. Are there any recent and working links, if not for stock images, then for some alternatives?
Suma (208 rep)
Jan 19, 2017, 10:45 AM • Last activity: Jan 19, 2017, 10:57 AM
1 votes
1 answers
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Fastboot - what to install on Windows Desktop?
I have an older tablet Motorola Xoom Wifi (MZ 604). The tablet stopped working suddenly (while playing a game on it) and it cannot be restarted now. I have tried step described on [Motorola XOOM MZ604 hard reset][1]: - I have tried soft reset (Volume Up + Power), this brings the Motorola logo but no...
I have an older tablet Motorola Xoom Wifi (MZ 604). The tablet stopped working suddenly (while playing a game on it) and it cannot be restarted now. I have tried step described on Motorola XOOM MZ604 hard reset : - I have tried soft reset (Volume Up + Power), this brings the Motorola logo but nothing more. - I was able to enter "wipe data/factory reset" option, but the reset did not finish - I am able to enter a fastboot mode, however no matter what I have tried, I do not see any tools on the PC to connect to the device (or even to list it) Now before I declare the tablet dead, I would like to try fix it using fastboot. What should I install on my PC (Windows 10 x64) so that I can communicate with the device? Most guides I have seen want me to install Motorola Drivers from locations like Motorola Support, when clicking through the links, all I get are messages like "File not found" or 404 errors. If I need any drivers, are there any generic drivers I could use?
Suma (208 rep)
Jan 18, 2017, 08:24 AM • Last activity: Jan 18, 2017, 08:52 AM
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1 answers
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CyanogenMod no keyboard
I have cyanogen mod on my Motorola Xoom. I did a reset and now I cannot access my keyboard. It's says 'unfortunately keyboard has stopped working.' I'm not connected to the internet. What can I do? Thanks
I have cyanogen mod on my Motorola Xoom. I did a reset and now I cannot access my keyboard. It's says 'unfortunately keyboard has stopped working.' I'm not connected to the internet. What can I do? Thanks
JessBull (1 rep)
Jan 8, 2017, 07:40 PM • Last activity: Jan 8, 2017, 10:07 PM
3 votes
1 answers
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I get "unfortunately exchange services has stopped" a few days after setting up exchange email
On my Motorola Xoom running 4.0.3 I can set up an exchange email account and it will work for a day or so then it will give the `"unfortunately exchange services has stopped"` error after checking for new messages (takes a long time to check). I can re-create the account and it will re-download the...
On my Motorola Xoom running 4.0.3 I can set up an exchange email account and it will work for a day or so then it will give the "unfortunately exchange services has stopped" error after checking for new messages (takes a long time to check). I can re-create the account and it will re-download the emails and contacts but then it errors out again soon.
Mike (186 rep)
Feb 5, 2013, 09:39 PM • Last activity: Jun 3, 2016, 09:53 PM
6 votes
3 answers
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Can I use Dvorak on a physical keyboard?
I use Dvorak as my main typing layout. I own a Motorola Xoom tablet, for which I bought an external bluetooth keyboard. I couldn't find how to use Dvorak on the physical keyboard though; I tried some of the Dvorak-capable keyboard apps in the App Store (Hacker's Keyboard, Honso Multiling, XenionSH D...
I use Dvorak as my main typing layout. I own a Motorola Xoom tablet, for which I bought an external bluetooth keyboard. I couldn't find how to use Dvorak on the physical keyboard though; I tried some of the Dvorak-capable keyboard apps in the App Store (Hacker's Keyboard, Honso Multiling, XenionSH Dvorak Keyboard), but none of these seemed to help (ASK has an open issue for this: http://code.google.com/p/softkeyboard/issues/detail?id=181) Has anyone managed to do something similar (using either an external BT keyboard or a phone with an inbuilt physical keyboard.)
zcrar70 (163 rep)
Sep 5, 2011, 01:22 PM • Last activity: Feb 24, 2016, 09:55 PM
-1 votes
1 answers
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How to connect a Motorola Xoom 2 ME (MZ607) on fastboot mode to a PC?
I am trying to connect a Motorola Xoom 2 ME (MZ607) on fastboot mode to my laptop running Windows 10 as per described here: https://goo.gl/ln57PX When the system loads, Windows recognizes the device. Not on fastboot, though. Motorola usb drivers and Android SDK are installed and updated. Is this nor...
I am trying to connect a Motorola Xoom 2 ME (MZ607) on fastboot mode to my laptop running Windows 10 as per described here: https://goo.gl/ln57PX When the system loads, Windows recognizes the device. Not on fastboot, though. Motorola usb drivers and Android SDK are installed and updated. Is this normal? If not, how to solve?
gtludwig (109 rep)
Dec 11, 2015, 12:12 PM • Last activity: Dec 14, 2015, 03:07 PM
3 votes
3 answers
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How to identify the cause of entering Safe Mode?
I have a Motorola Xoom 3G tablet running Android 4.04 (latest system release) that has been stuck in 'safe mode' for some time now no matter how many times I restart the device. I have been through the apps list and uninstalled anything I could remember installing recently but still the problem pers...
I have a Motorola Xoom 3G tablet running Android 4.04 (latest system release) that has been stuck in 'safe mode' for some time now no matter how many times I restart the device. I have been through the apps list and uninstalled anything I could remember installing recently but still the problem persists. The device is primarily used as a wifi hotspot with my 3G internet around the house which still works fine - but I would also like to use the screen as an ereader from time to time - which the permanent 'safe mode' message gets in the way of. Is there any way of tracing the cause of this safe mode loop? Alternately is there a way of just getting rid of the 'safe mode' message while leaving it in safe mode?
norlesh (191 rep)
Jul 14, 2014, 10:51 AM • Last activity: Dec 5, 2015, 08:24 AM
1 votes
1 answers
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Swap audio channels?
Is there a way to swap the audio channels coming out of the headphone jack on my tablet? A third-party app would be acceptable. For some context: My tablet has a pop in the left channel and I need it to pop in the right instead. I'm using the left channel to play background music through a large PA...
Is there a way to swap the audio channels coming out of the headphone jack on my tablet? A third-party app would be acceptable. For some context: My tablet has a pop in the left channel and I need it to pop in the right instead. I'm using the left channel to play background music through a large PA system and the right channel with notes to myself that only I can hear. I separate the left channel out to the PA and then plug them both into a mixer for myself. The PA gets the left (with the pop) and I get both. Since the pop is only in the left, if I could swap the channels, I could just swap my external wiring and voila, only "I" hear the pop, not the PA system.
Mark (59 rep)
Nov 6, 2014, 03:54 PM • Last activity: Jun 4, 2015, 04:55 PM
3 votes
2 answers
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Is Skype available for the Motorola Xoom?
Is Skype available for the Motorola Xoom?
Is Skype available for the Motorola Xoom?
Jitendra Vyas (281 rep)
Jul 1, 2011, 03:41 AM • Last activity: Mar 22, 2015, 09:22 PM
1 votes
1 answers
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Motorola Xoom bricked?
A while ago I had my Motorola Xoom (1) charging on the dock. It got stuck at the Motorola logo screen, the first screen that appears when the tablet is turned on. Recovery puts me at the screen showing the android lying down on its back with an exclamation mark above. Is this solvable? Can I get the...
A while ago I had my Motorola Xoom (1) charging on the dock. It got stuck at the Motorola logo screen, the first screen that appears when the tablet is turned on. Recovery puts me at the screen showing the android lying down on its back with an exclamation mark above. Is this solvable? Can I get the device to function again? Note: Before this happening the tablet used to occasionally reset on its own. I think it was also heating up when not in use.
user10853 (111 rep)
Mar 22, 2015, 04:34 PM • Last activity: Mar 22, 2015, 09:11 PM
2 votes
2 answers
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VLC video converting for Xoom
I have a mkv HD video and I'm trying to watch it on my motorola xoom. I found some players but none of them was good enough to play my video smoothly. Then I read on the internet that I need to convert my video to mp4 in a certain format but I can't find a free converter that can do that for me. So...
I have a mkv HD video and I'm trying to watch it on my motorola xoom. I found some players but none of them was good enough to play my video smoothly. Then I read on the internet that I need to convert my video to mp4 in a certain format but I can't find a free converter that can do that for me. So I found out that VLC can convert the video for me but it takes too much time. I would like to know if someone have already converted hd videos using vlc and it played fine on the Xoom or if you have a better alternative free solution (I'm on a mac, so it'd be good to have a solution for mac).
Luiz Guilherme (309 rep)
May 23, 2011, 09:50 PM • Last activity: Jan 4, 2015, 09:17 AM
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1 answers
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UsB host on a motorola xoom
I have a MZ601 with android 4.1.2 and I try to run an app [DslrDashboard](http://www.appbrain.com/app/dslrdashboard/com.dslr.dashboard) for a Nikon camera. As it doesn't work, I ran the usb host diags and get the following message: KERNEL claims support yes device detected yes VERDICT os support yes...
I have a MZ601 with android 4.1.2 and I try to run an app [DslrDashboard](http://www.appbrain.com/app/dslrdashboard/com.dslr.dashboard) for a Nikon camera. As it doesn't work, I ran the usb host diags and get the following message: KERNEL claims support yes device detected yes VERDICT os support yes 3rd party apps no What does it mean? That USB host works, but I cannot run applications? The camera doesn't get recognized by the apps. Is there any way to fix that?
fernando (1 rep)
Dec 27, 2013, 11:38 PM • Last activity: Jul 13, 2014, 04:41 AM
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1 answers
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Xoom 2 ME speakers stopped working
My Xoom 2 ME is running ICS 4.0.4 (rooted), and a week ago the speakers just stopped working. Lost the hour to go to work twice because alarm clock did not go. Googling around seems to show some people also having problem with the speakers of the tablet running that particular version of android......
My Xoom 2 ME is running ICS 4.0.4 (rooted), and a week ago the speakers just stopped working. Lost the hour to go to work twice because alarm clock did not go. Googling around seems to show some people also having problem with the speakers of the tablet running that particular version of android... Some are just the subwoofer, others the orientation, but mine went completely mute. The sound still comes out of the headphones jack. **Is there a fix for this, if its a software malfunction?** ------- Also, why can't Motorola make a proper ROM? (this one is just to vent some steam, don't answer that) > Retag as Xoom2-ME because I am still somewhat short of rep to do it. Delete this line afterwards, thanks.
Mindwin Remember Monica (1141 rep)
Mar 30, 2014, 04:53 AM • Last activity: May 22, 2014, 04:32 PM
2 votes
2 answers
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Is the Motorola Xoom tablet suitable for making notes on pdf?
I am considering buying a Motorola Xoom to get rid of piles of notes that I have from uni. My questions are: - Does the Xoom have a digitizer pen (or can you buy a compatible one)? - Does Android have an app to make notes on pdf files?
I am considering buying a Motorola Xoom to get rid of piles of notes that I have from uni. My questions are: - Does the Xoom have a digitizer pen (or can you buy a compatible one)? - Does Android have an app to make notes on pdf files?
szymon
Jul 4, 2011, 10:52 PM • Last activity: Jan 14, 2014, 10:44 AM
2 votes
4 answers
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How to copy files from tablet to PC - Not all files show up in PC
When I connect my Xoom to my PC via USB cable I get a Xoom "Portable Media Player" showing up in my Windows Explorer. When I browse the drive, I can only see half the folders compared to if I browse the SD card directly from within Astro file manager on the Xoom. Why aren't all files and folders sho...
When I connect my Xoom to my PC via USB cable I get a Xoom "Portable Media Player" showing up in my Windows Explorer. When I browse the drive, I can only see half the folders compared to if I browse the SD card directly from within Astro file manager on the Xoom. Why aren't all files and folders showing up? In Android (3.2), I've tried copying a file from a "hidden" folder to a folder that I can actually see on the PC but the file does not show up. Someone suggested it was because it didn't get mounted as "USB Mass Storage". How can I copy the files? (same functionality works fine from my HTC Desire)
AtliB (73 rep)
Jul 15, 2011, 10:35 PM • Last activity: Nov 13, 2013, 10:29 AM
5 votes
2 answers
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Upgrade and Rooting Motorola Xoom Paths
I have a UK Motorola Xoom, Wifi only version. It's currently running 3.0.1 and is rooted. I'd really like to upgrade to 3.2 and stay rooted. What's the best path to take with this? I can't download the official "over the air" update, because that clashes with the rooting process I have performed (I...
I have a UK Motorola Xoom, Wifi only version. It's currently running 3.0.1 and is rooted. I'd really like to upgrade to 3.2 and stay rooted. What's the best path to take with this? I can't download the official "over the air" update, because that clashes with the rooting process I have performed (I assume) as that bricks the device. I have been using it for a while and have many settings and apps in place. I assume there is no way I can do an in place upgrade and keep everything as it is? I assume I will have to use something like Titanium Backup, then find a pre-rooted 3.2 image and flash that on, then restore my apps and settings? Can anyone confirm if this is correct or not? Finally, if that is true, can anyone point me to such an image for my model tab?
Baldrick (191 rep)
Jan 20, 2012, 07:09 PM • Last activity: Oct 8, 2013, 10:01 AM
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