You might be the one, who is desperately waiting for Android ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich) update on Motorola XOOM tablet? It is my pleasure to tell you that, company has rolled out the latest version of Android i.e. ICS and made it available to download for Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi & LTE users of USA. As the update is still in beta version so only the rooted device owners will be able to get the access to ICS, as the official update will take some time to launch. The company has also made the USA customers first to get this update.
Motorola said they will provide the delicious ICS update to other versions of Xoom, if the things go on way as they are expecting. This beta version of ROM will be known as (IML77) Cyanogen Mod 9. The update will only work for those users who have rooted their device. The update file size of ICS is considered as 81MB and brings to the USA customers first, so if you are an outsider it might distract you a bit, but no worries you will get as soon as your carrier will roll out the update for you.
Asus transformer prime has teased Motorola Xoom and becomes the first to get the ICS update.Here we will see how to install this update & what all will work on this version and what will be out of scope of this update.you can check manually whether the updates are available for your device or not by just going Menu->Settings-> Systems Update-> About tablet and then check for updates if available then go for it.
Target Users: Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi, USA
What will work?
- Apps2SD will work fine
- Customizable widgets
- Powerful Photo Editor
- Faster Browsers
- Write SMS & E-mail through Voice
- Renewed App Launcher
- People Application
What does not work?
1. Face lock security feature will not work
2. Google apps to be installed separately
2. Google apps to be installed separately
Instructions:
- Backup all your Data, because it is probably not sure that your data will loss during this entire process of installation.
- Maker sure that battery is charged at least 60%
- Do not disconnect your Phone from PC while your installation is on the go
How to install Android 4.0.3 ICS to Motorola XOOM?
- Download the update click
- Store that zip file on flash drive that is attached to your device and apply it through stock recovery.
In order to penetrate in XOOM recovery mode, reboot the device and after few seconds when the Motorola logo will start appearing press the volume down button. By this, the Android recovery will start appearing on the top right hand corner & then press volume up to select it. Now the only thing which will appear is Android logo and you can press simultaneously both volume up and down button to dismiss this menu.
Disclaimer: You can follow these instructions, and can update your device at your own risk. As the Rooting & Updating can cause some dead-end problem in your device & AndroidNew will not be responsible for any of damage.
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