How To Root Samsung Galaxy SII (S2) ????

Monday, December 26, 2011

How To Root Samsung Galaxy SII (S2) ????

Description:
We decided to write a new guide which is based on CF-Root – use of the insecure kernel to root the Samsung Galaxy SII (S2). This is currently the preferred method to root this device and also installs a handful of other features such as CWM, Superuser, Busybox etc. on the device that can be helpful in the future to flash new kernels or custom Roms. So please follow this new updated guide if you want to root your Samsung Galaxy SII (S2) if you purchased it recently!

Note: Follow the instructions posted here at your own responsibility we will not be responsible for any damage to your device.

Required Downloads:

Download the ODIN file and then extract the .zip file.

Download the suitable insecure CF-Root kernel for your device from this list. Then extract the tar file from the zip file that you downloaded using a WinZip or WinRAR etc.

If you do not have Samsung’s KIES 2.0 installed, download and install it. Correct USB drivers must be installed, so that programs can communicate with the device. Reboot computer after KIES installation.

Steps:

Make sure that your device is in USB debugging mode: Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB debugging.
Reboot your device into download mode. To do so: Turn the device off, then power it on again by pressing and holding VolumeDown + Home + Power simultaneously.
Start ODIN on your computer.

Connect the device to your computer using USB.
Wait a few seconds, the ODIN screen will show that a device is now connected

Make sure that in ODIN nothing is checked, except the "Auto reboot" and "F. Reset Time"checkboxes.
Press the "PDA" button, and select the the extracted tar file (from Required Downloads above).
Press "Start". ODIN will now flash the kernel, and the device should reboot.
Now remove the USB cable from your device when you see the green Pass in Odin.