How To Unlock Motorola Xoom Bootloader

Motorola Xoom is the talk of the town now-a-days. The 10.1-inch display tablet powered by Android 3.0 Honeycomb mobile platform has already been unlocked, which means one can flash custom ROM or simply root the device.

UNLOCK MOTOROLA XOOM BOOTLOADER

Here are step-by-step instructions on how to unlock Motorola Bootloader so that you can flash or root the device.

Disclaimer: Note that unlocking Bootloader will void warranty of your device. Proceed at your own risk. dkszone.net is not liable responsible if your device gets bricked or damaged during the process.

PREREQUISITES

1. You need to have Fastboot tool. The tool is a part of ADB Setup on your computer.

2. Motorola Drivers should be installed on your computer. Make sure you download the drivers according to your computer OS type.

Handset USB Driver for Windows (32-bit) |  Handset USB Driver for Windows (64-bit)

UNLOCK PROCEDURE

1. Power off your Motorola Xoom.

2. Press and hold the Volume Down button while pressing the Power button until the device boots into fastboot mode.

3. Now connect your Xoom to computer via USB connection.

4. On your computer, launch “Command Prompt” and type the following:

fastboot oem unlock

5. You may read the warning on your Motorola Xoom’s screen, then press the Volume Up button if you wish.

That’s it! You have successfully unlocked your Motorola Xoom. You may now enjoy flashing things or start rooting your Xoom.

TIP: Now that your Xoom is unlocked, you may be interested in rooting it. Head-over to our guide on how to root Motorola Xoom running Android 3.0 Honeycomb.

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