Samsung Galaxy Core 2 (SM-G355H) Root

[smbhayi]

Are there any method to root this phone? I can't find a section for this phone in the forums.


This is the root solution from miniha. I've moved his method to the first post for convenience. Thank you miniha


Detailed steps:
1. Download the file attached in this post and copy it into your external SD card
2. Switch off your phone and boot into recovery by holding Volume Up + Power + Home buttons (Stock recovery is able to flash this file)
3. Navigate by pressing the Volume Up/Down button and choose "Apply update from external storage" by using the Power button.
4. Select the file UPDATE-Kinguser-3.4.0.zip
5. The phone will auto reboot and gives root access

Wow.. thanx.. its working.. now what next.. ie how i can move file/app to extsd card..?



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[StratOS_HTC]

Wow.. thanx.. its working.. now what next.. ie how i can move file/app to extsd card..?
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Fullroot is presented in this thread, and same the kitkat ro SD CARD issue. If u thinking of apps2sd use application manager to move it to extSdCard.

Visit mine thread [ROOT][NOT Kinguser][Fullroot][SuperSu] Galaxy Core 2

 

[smbhayi]

Fullroot is presented in this thread, and same the kitkat ro SD CARD issue. If u thinking of apps2sd use application manager to move it to extSdCard.

Visit mine thread [ROOT][NOT Kinguser][Fullroot][SuperSu] Galaxy Core 2

Well.. i already rooted my phone and installed files like supersu and titanium backup (dont know for what, im newbie in these things).. is trying full root cause me any problem...?
Btw thanx for reply..

And where i can find this option usb debugging..?




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[StratOS_HTC]

Well.. i already rooted my phone and installed files like supersu and titanium backup (dont know for what, im newbie in these things).. is trying full root cause me any problem...?
Btw thanx for reply..

And where i can find this option usb debugging..?

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First u need to enable development options :
/Settings/About device click 7 times on Build no, whetre it's written something like KOT49H.G355 ...
After that the development options in settings is visible and enabled, tap on it and enable USB debugging.

 

[shoeb786]

Hi @StratOS_HTC, firstly great job you have done by providing full root system, but I request you for 2 things::::
1) give us a full video tutorial of rooting.
2) please if you can provide CWM for core 2.

Thanks in advance.


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[StratOS_HTC]

Hi @StratOS_HTC, firstly great job you have done by providing full root system, but I request you for 2 things::::
1) give us a full video tutorial of rooting.
2) please if you can provide CWM for core 2.

Thanks in advance.

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1. How to install - Previous version with init.d support https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOBXT5gFbqM
2. There are problems with CWM or TWPR for core 2. I can help, but need to fix my other laptop first and install ubuntu.

 

[shoeb786]

1. How to install - Previous version with init.d support https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOBXT5gFbqM

2. There are problems with CWM or TWPR for core 2. I can help, but need to fix my other laptop first and install ubuntu.

We all wil be thankful to CWM,so please try your level best and thank you for video tutorial.


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[StratOS_HTC]

Please use forum related things in the starting threads.Have created special thread for recovery,boot related,bootlogo and bootanimation things for GC2 phones here in GC forum,feel free to post suggestion in threads related to posts!

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[randomraffa]

Does this metod works on SM-G355M (single Sim)?

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[StratOS_HTC]

Does this metod works on SM-G355M (single Sim)?

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Send feedback http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-core/help/root-galaxy-core-2-t2966445
got to work on any G355xx GC2 device

 

[randomraffa]

Factory reset is required?

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[StratOS_HTC]

After applying patch phone reboots no other action is necessary.

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[StartingLine]

I see CWM still isn't available yet, but Is it possible to use this ROM on the SM-G355 model phones?

 

[Dhruvit Pokharna]

hey StratOS_HTC can you give configured boardconfig.mk from cm 11 /device/samsung/G355H/boardconfig.mk and recovery.stab
boardconfig.mk which have partition size correct
recovery.stab which have mount poins correct

please

 

[Dhruvit Pokharna]

hey StratOS_HTC and please if you had made recovery please upload it how ever if it is working or not please just upload it
and i have also made recovery for core 2 duos but whenver i flash it it says replacing old recovery with new recovery and it goes blank(black) please suggest a way to fix it

 

[StratOS_HTC]

hey StratOS_HTC can you give configured boardconfig.mk from cm 11 /device/samsung/G355H/boardconfig.mk and recovery.stab
boardconfig.mk which have partition size correct
recovery.stab which have mount poins correct
please

hey StratOS_HTC and please if you had made recovery please upload it how ever if it is working or not please just upload it
and i have also made recovery for core 2 duos but whenver i flash it it says replacing old recovery with new recovery and it goes blank(black) please suggest a way to fix it

Please use threads related to this problems
The recovery thread : [MOD] Galaxy core 2 recovery SM G355HN

OK, here is the deal. Watch the thread and ask help for Y300-0100 He is trying to make a device tree for Samsung SM-G355HN.

For a start original kernel and recovery image check my thread - recovery for Samsung Galaxy Core 2.
U'll find all needed files there in attachement, block infos,ramdisk.

Feel free to ask question in that thread.
The Kernel/Platform files for G355HN are in http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=sub&sub=F&searchValue=g355hn.

The git (Y300-0100) is located https://github.com/Y300-0100/android_device_samsung_G355HN. Feel free to cooperate with him. Hope no1 blame me for stating links.

And again please obey thread related things in topics,posts.

 

[yazido]

is there any custom rom for core 2 sm-g355h . thank you

 

[Dhruvit Pokharna]

No not a cyanogenmod but can be made easily with android kitchen

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Recovery

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Please anyone please cant anyone make it

 

[rambomhtri]

Can I root a brand new Core II (almost factory state)

I just bought a new Samsung Galaxy Core II:
Model: SM-G355HN
Country: SPAIN
Android 4.4.2
Baseband version: G355HNXXU0ANK2
Kernel version: 3.10.17-3409105
Build: KOT49H.G355HNXXU0ANK2

I don't know if it has the boot loader opened and I think the phone's locked (only my cellular carrier works). It's completely new, I've just used it 2h for updating and that kind of stuff, but I wanna uninstall a lot of useless games and software that right now I can only turn off/hide. I've already rooted my old Xperia Neo V, so I'm kind of experienced in this, but I don't know if I need to do something before root my phone. I remember that I flashed my Neo V before root it, though I don't know if it's necessary.

Can I root it anyway?

Thank you very much!

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How to :

This update zip is made specialy for G355H... devices. Tested on Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355HN on 4.4.2 Android,
but it should work on all devices Galaxy Core 2.

1. Shut down your phone until last vibe ... it's OFF !
2. Enter stock recovery - hold 3 buttons (Menu + Power + Vol up)
3. After init select "apply update from external storage", press power button to enter
4. Select the downloaded zip - Fullroot su 2.35 Samsung Galaxy Core 2.zip. The file you have previously copied to extSdCard - and press power button ...
5. The script will run ...
6. If all goes ok, your phone should be rooted.
7. After boot android will upgrade - Superuser apk ask for update su binary.
8. No internet connection is neccessary for this step ... Select continue,normal way and wait for the success.
9. Hit thanks if it work 4 you

Latest superuser & binary - pseudo v 2.35 included in this update ( For lolipop 5 ). Still waiting for the Lolipop to come for our phone :crying:
Thanks for Superuser and binary goes to Chainfire
No other preinstall needed like init.d, prerooted or busybox installed.
Looking forward for more infos and feedback.

Thank you so much, StratOS_HTC, but what is the difference between your method and the one in the first message:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54577566&postcount=1


Many thanks!

 

[Dhruvit Pokharna]

Can we unlock bootloader for Core 2 duos G355H