[How To] Easily Root your SGS2

[jivy26]

For my first time EVER using an android device and rooting it, it was surprisingly painless. Big time thanks to the OP.

With that being said I have reached one problem at the very end.

When I reach step 4 (pasted below), I launch Kies and plug in my i777. Under Firmware it states "This version of the device cannot be updated." What do I do next?

4. Android drivers for your phone install using Kies.

You've installed Keis already you don't need to open it for drivers to be installed. Just plug phone In after keis install. Welcome to the family.

 

[JCarbiter]

Dude, thank you so much!!! ^_^

 

[cliffgardner]

I was unable to get root through SuperOneClick (it wouldn't continue with the root after I unplugged, unchecked and checked usb dev, and plugged back in) but I was able to update through CWM. Thanks for the post.

 

[440hsp]

when i ran super one click after installing the kernel i waited a minute after unplugging and replugging in the phone and then it started right up again and finished rooting.

 

[dharrisonrand]

Anyone having Bluetooth issues after root?

Hi,

First time rooter, so please excuse my noobiness.

I followed the instructions and everything appeared to work well. Then I tried to turn on Bluetooth and it doesn't work.

The phone tells me that it is turning bluetooth on, but it never completes the task and bluetooth returns to the inactive state.

Has anyone else had this issue?

Also, incase I need to return this device how do I go back to 100% unrooted stock?

Thanks for any help.

 

[Astirnon]

CM7 and theme issues

Got my phone rooted and put CM7 on it and everything was working fine. I think I jumped the gun a little though and tried putting a theme over it and now my phone is boot looping and won't go past the initial boot screen. I tried re-doing the kernel through odin and nothing. How do i fix this?

help please.

 

[jivy26]

Got my phone rooted and put CM7 on it and everything was working fine. I think I jumped the gun a little though and tried putting a theme over it and now my phone is boot looping and won't go past the initial boot screen. I tried re-doing the kernel through odin and nothing. How do i fix this?

help please.

Flash stock ROM using Odin. Look under development forums

 

[Astirnon]

Flash stock ROM using Odin. Look under development forums

Thanks i appreciate it

 

[5942marine]

Just rooted my Galaxy SII, super easy gents. Thanks for the tutorial!

 

[dharrisonrand]

Update:

After several reboots the Bluetooth is now working for me.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using Tapatalk

 

[jgeezy24]

first off let me just say thank you for the super easy method. took no time at all. BUT CAN SOMEONE PLEASE FIX THIS YELLOW TRIANGLE!? lol

 

[jivy26]

first off let me just say thank you for the super easy method. took no time at all. BUT CAN SOMEONE PLEASE FIX THIS YELLOW TRIANGLE!? lol

Only way is to buy or make a jig and flash in Odin using it

 

[cliffgardner]

first off let me just say thank you for the super easy method. took no time at all. BUT CAN SOMEONE PLEASE FIX THIS YELLOW TRIANGLE!? lol

Buy or make a jig.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium

 

[hlb3]

superoneclick kept locking up and saying (Not Responding) when it would get to waiting for device for some reason, so I just went the CWM route and it worked like a charm!

 

[phonic]

first off let me just say thank you for the super easy method. took no time at all. BUT CAN SOMEONE PLEASE FIX THIS YELLOW TRIANGLE!? lol

I've only been in this forum for about three days, and this is at least the tenth time this question has been asked and answered.

 

[jivy26]

I've only been in this forum for about three days, and this is at least the tenth time this question has been asked and answered.

Yes people do that lol

 

[JordanElliott]

THIS WORKED ON MY AT&T SGS2, HOWEVER, I ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY IF IT BRICKS YOUR PHONE.

What is needed:
1. Download kernel from codeworkx here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285823

2. Download SuperOneClick v 2.1.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=674200&d=1312258565

3. Odin 1.82 (Search Forums)

4. Android drivers for your phone install using Kies.
http://org.downloadcenter.samsung.c.../20110512115717796/Kies_2.0.3.11082_152_4.exe

Now we are going to flash the Kernel(might be a few mapping issues, but I havent noticed any yet)

1. Power off device.
2. Hold down both vol down+vol up and plug in usb cable
3. Hit volume up and accept warning
4. Open odin
5. Choose the kernel you just downloaded and load into PDA.
6. Click start and let it run completely and boot up.
7. With phone booted make sure you have usb debugging checked and plug your phone back in.
8. Open Super One Click and click root.
**It will hang up at #6 of Super One Click when it does this unplug your phone go into settings uncheck and check usb debugging again then plug back in. At this point it will continue with the root. It will send a test to your phone and you may or may not have to click allow for Superuser.**


*Try this if SuperOneClick fails. I have not tried this method. It was originally posted by Paulyyhoffman here . If it works for you please let me know. **

Alternate Root Method with Clockwork Mod

Download file here and flash in CWM.

Thx bro. I don't know how to root gingerbread. Only froyo lol

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using xda premium

 

[Entropy512]

FYI as an update - my 10/06 kernel has an autoroot script in the initramfs. Just flash the kernel and it'll root on first boot, no need for SOC.

 

[Bascotie]

thanks for the write up!

Question:

Does rooting the Galaxy S2 wipe the phone? thanks!

 

[jivy26]

thanks for the write up!

Question:

Does rooting the Galaxy S2 wipe the phone? thanks!

Nope no wipe