14 DAY TRIAL // On Sunday, March 27th, Motorola Mobility made available for purchase in the United States the Wi-Fi-only version of its first tablet PC running under Google's Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system, the Motorola XOOM
, and enthusiasts already managed to root the device.
In all fairness, this does not come too much as a surprise, since the 3G-capable flavor of the tablet PC, now available for purchase at Verizon Wireless, was rooted shortly after release as well.
Not to mention that Motorola announced that is designed the device to be easily root-able, so as to serve as developer tablet for those interested in coming up with applications for the Honeycomb OS.
However, it should be noted that, unlike the initial root method for the 3G device, the new way to gain superuser rights is suitable for the Wi-Fi-only device, and won't brick it, as it would have happened before.
Moreover, users who purchased a new Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi and would like to root it should know that the unlocking of the tablet PC's bootloader would wipe all data on it.
Those interested in rooting the Android 3.0-based device should know that the process requires some ADB commands, but things are quite simple, it seems.
Chances are that an automated method would arrive soon, and those who are not familiar with the rooting process should wait for it before making the move, so as to make sure that nothing goes wrong.
Specific info on the rooting process for Motorola XOOM, as well as the necessary software to do so can be found on this thread on the XDA-Developers Forum (via Android Police).
Keep in mind that the rooting of the tablet PC (and of any other handheld device, for that matter) would void warranty, and that it might harm the device, is not performed properly. Those who would alter their devices would do so at their own risk.