What's the easiest root method for the Galaxy S II.
I'm not looking to flash custom ROM's in the future. Just looking for a basic root.
I have the Sprint Epic 4G Touch, on 4.0.4.
I tried Exynosabuse, it didn't work sadly.
Search for the cf-root thread here.
Then choose ur specific baseband version. (settings>about phone>basisversion)
Then flash this via Odin.
After this ur phone is rooted and u can install zip in CWM (recovery mode)
Much success
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mikenike500 said:
What's the easiest root method for the Galaxy S II.
I'm not looking to flash custom ROM's in the future. Just looking for a basic root.
I have the Sprint Epic 4G Touch, on 4.0.4.
I tried Exynosabuse, it didn't work sadly.
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Have you tried searching this forum? I did, and there are many threads on rooting E4GT.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
Have you tried searching this forum? I did, and there are many threads on rooting E4GT.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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I just tried using google and looking for the easiest method (IMO) for around 30 minutes.
I figured XDA would have all the answers, which the users do
This is not the forum for your device anywsy, theres a separate forum for that.
theunderling said:
This is not the forum for your device anywsy, theres a separate forum for that.
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I'm a little new to XDA as you can see
I found this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gqmKN2ewatk
Going to give it a shot, see how it goes.
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Samsung Galaxy SII GT-i9100
Android Version: 4.0.4
Baseband Version i9100XXLQ6
how would I root my phone? Im new to this stuff
By searching/reading/learning. Guides/tutorials.
Welcome to XDA! Please search this forum first. There are many threads here that will help u to root.
Remember to read everything carefully, otherwise you may end up in trouble!
Feel free to ask any doubts that you may have.
Good luck!
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Before you even consider rooting, as you're running 4.0.4, do a FORUM SEARCH for eMMc brickbug.....it'll let you know whether you are going to turn your SII into a paperweight or not......
And when you've done that, head on over to the "general" I9100 section and look at the "sticky" threads.....you'll find all the info about rooting you could ever need.....
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keithross39 said:
Before you even consider rooting, as you're running 4.0.4, do a FORUM SEARCH for eMMc brickbug.....it'll let you know whether you are going to turn your SII into a paperweight or not......
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Thanks! Forgot to add that..
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immortalneo said:
Thanks! Forgot to add that..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Thankyou guys!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18805560
Is this an easy way to do it?
immortalneo said:
Thanks! Forgot to add that..
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Please, if you could link me to the important threads that would be wonderful
dylanbouch said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18805560
Is this an easy way to do it?
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Always read the first 10-20 posts of any thread. If you had, you would have found DoomLord's statement:
the zergRush exploit works on android 2.2/2.3..
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Please, if you could link me to the important threads that would be wonderful
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Search for CF-Root kernels or custom rooted kernels (like Siyah/Dori)..
There is also a "Universal Rooting method" too. You can also find a method to 'Root stock ICS without flashing insecure kernel'..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
Always read the first 10-20 posts of any thread. If you had, you would have found DoomLord's statement:
the zergRush exploit works on android 2.2/2.3..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Search for CF-Root kernels or custom rooted kernels (like Siyah/Dori)..
There is also a "Universal Rooting method" too. You can also find a method to 'Root stock ICS without flashing insecure kernel'..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Can you explain what a kernel etc is please? I just want to root so i can delete stock apps and download root apps, i dont want to chnage the layout or anything
dylanbouch said:
Can you explain what a kernel etc is please? I just want to root so i can delete stock apps and download root apps, i dont want to chnage the layout or anything
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So sorry mate, but I won't be there to answer every question you might have. I can only guide you. You need to do the reading and learning part.
Here's a good place to start.
Read this also.
Be warned against doing stuff without reading about it first. You might end up bricking ur device. :thumbdown:
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I'd like to no how many i9100 go in the bin every year cuz people don't read and learn the things that can go wrong just look ay the fancy roms
i9100
alliance 7.2
v6.0b5
nekf2
12.567
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12.567
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That means one phone a month!
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More like 30 a day.
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gastonw said:
More like 30 a day.
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Oops.. u meant 12,567 per year??
What a waste for no reason at all..
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We use commas for decimals here, and yeah, it's a waste. Poor phones...
Fuc*ing humans.
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gastonw said:
We use commas for decimals here, and yeah, it's a waste. Poor phones...
Fuc*ing humans.
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Maybe there should be a new rule for newbies who join XDA.. attend a short test or exam perhaps, with basic questions related to rooting and stuff..
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Nah, let em learn the hard way. Much more fun to watch. I can count the number of people I've seen on here over the past 18 mths break their phones through bad luck on one hand. It's invariably their own fault. And it makes no difference how much you warn most of them. You can spot the ones who are going to bork it a mile away most of the time.
MistahBungle said:
You can spot the ones who are going to bork it a mile away most of the time.
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True.. no matter how much you insist them to read, they keep bugging you with more questions!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
True.. no matter how much you insist them to read, they keep bugging you with more questions!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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I always search forums and etc before anything but theres so much terminology and etc i dont get i just thought id start a thread, if i do it through odin with cf root do i neesd cwm aswell if all i wanna do is delete stock apps?
Just updated SuperNexus (To V.2, Build 4) and my phone has re locked itself. Tried chainfire's S2 unlock app but it doesn't work, also tried to use the tool here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1731931 but that didn't work either. Just keeps displaying that damn "Insert SIM Network Unlock PIN"
It's happened to me before too, but last time it happened I managed to get it working with the Samsung Unlocker/Patcher mentioned previously. Now it won't work either
Any suggestions? I have tried fixing permission on the nv_data bin etc etc nothing works. Anyone able to shed some light on this?
Thanks,
Auzeras
Tried GalaxSim Unlock app here on XDA?
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Just tried that now and it worked perfectly, all up and running well.
Searched for ages trying to get it to work, can't believe I didn't find that thread earlier
Thank you!
Auzeras said:
Just tried that now and it worked perfectly, all up and running well.
Searched for ages trying to get it to work, can't believe I didn't find that thread earlier :/
Thank you!
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Its there on the Playstore too, but its free here on XDA! Please thank the dev for his hard work..
Don't forget to add [SOLVED] to the title of ur post.
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Awesome. I will definately be thanking.
By the way, novice question, but how does one add solved to the thread?
Auzeras said:
Awesome. I will definately be thanking.
By the way, novice question, but how does one add solved to the thread?
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Edit ur main post, then click on 'Go advanced'.
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please need help for Samsung Galaxy SII HD LTE sgh-I757m rom stock 4.1.2 canada
need root user.
Next time, try searching before posting.
Here is the XDA guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707126
Here is a simplified version based on the above guide:
http://theunlockr.com/2012/06/24/ho...ery-on-the-bell-galaxy-s-ii-hd-lte-sgh-i757m/
Don't forget to thank dsixda for his guide!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
Next time, try searching before posting.
Here is the XDA guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707126
Here is a simplified version based on the above guide:
http://theunlockr.com/2012/06/24/ho...ery-on-the-bell-galaxy-s-ii-hd-lte-sgh-i757m/
Don't forget to thank dsixda for his guide!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Dude......that method isn't working. Not for me anyway. I know what i'm doing....and all seems to work...but nothing can access root. Root checker says I'm not rooted also.
So thanks for the attitude, but you struck out!
kj2112 said:
Dude......that method isn't working. Not for me anyway. I know what i'm doing....and all seems to work...but nothing can access root. Root checker says I'm not rooted also.
So thanks for the attitude, but you struck out!
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I suggest u revert to stock and try again. Maybe u did something wrong?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
Next time, try searching before posting.
Here is the XDA guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707126
Here is a simplified version based on the above guide:
http://theunlockr.com/2012/06/24/ho...ery-on-the-bell-galaxy-s-ii-hd-lte-sgh-i757m/
Don't forget to thank dsixda for his guide!
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Is it possible to revert to the stock with these methods?
Hey I have been searching for hours, I'm not to good at this, I just want to root my phone, nothing fancy, I just installed 4.1.2 earlier, please give me a link or if it doesn't exist yet, please let me know, thanks
Baseband version = I9100XXMS2
Kernel version = 3.0.31 - 1156082
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Mon Apr 22 16:13:38
KST 2013
Build number = JZO54K.I9100XWLSS
Look here its easy and if you use the signed zip you can root it via stock recovery once the file is on your handware without getting the warning Read full post to understand.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
Nyssa1104 said:
Look here its easy and if you use the signed zip you can root it via stock recovery once the file is on your handware without getting the warning Read full post to understand.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
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Seems to complex for me, I'd rather wait for a legit root.
Get to download mode, kill kies applications, open odin, plug in your device, get philz or siyah v6 tar files, open in pda and hit start?
Does that work for you?
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gastonw said:
Get to download mode, kill kies applications, open odin, plug in your device, get philz or siyah v6 tar files, open in pda and hit start?
Does that work for you?
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I remember you! You helped me a while ago LOL, would you mind posting the link? I don't want to mess anything up, I just want to do this once and be done with it LOL thanks
You got philz thread over there, look for the tar file download link.
For siyah v6 for SII go to gokhanmoral.com
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gastonw said:
You got philz thread over there, look for the tar file download link.
For siyah v6 for SII go to gokhanmoral.com
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Thanks, I'll give it a try.
gastonw said:
Get to download mode, kill kies applications, open odin, plug in your device, get philz or siyah v6 tar files, open in pda and hit start?
Does that work for you?
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Am surprised u didn't say "ExynosAbuse"...
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He's on Jb
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gastonw said:
He's on Jb
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Exynos Abuse works for jb.
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gastonw said:
He's on Jb
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The exploit was patched in JB 4.1.2?
I didn't know that!
Thanks for the reply!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
The exploit was patched in JB 4.1.2?
I didn't know that!
Thanks for the reply!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Actually the patch was recently announced and if you read about it you will understand that if you want to root that vulnerability has to be exposed otherwise the device will be unrootable.
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Yes it was.
King, "works" as in "can open the app" or as in "able to use the exploit"?
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gastonw said:
Yes it was.
King, "works" as in "can open the app" or as in "able to use the exploit"?
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You know according to article I read if the exynos abuse is closed, the device becomes unrootable because of the new security measure , so if we don't want exynos exploitable phone we must deny ourselves root, but as far as I know all roms released for s2 is easily rootable, maybe they might include it in the next possible update?
Edit : I will search around for the article, feel free to correct me though if I am wrong.
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Well, as I said, he's on jb, no exynosabuse for him.
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gastonw said:
Well, as I said, he's on jb, no exynosabuse for him.
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Hmm... I still have my doubts.. No offense... But I can't find anything related to an official fix for s2 international, only the sprint version has an official patch, I would like to confirm this, so have you tried it out in stock kernel? (fix must be kernel level so must be checked out in stock kernel) or could you please give me a link to support your statement.?
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Read it in the jb thread sticked at the general forum.
How about a test run, wanna unroot your device and give it a go?
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gastonw said:
Read it in the jb thread sticked at the general forum.
How about a test run, wanna unroot your device and give it a go?
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I hate stock too much and besides just unrooting won't work, I have philz kernel, I will need to flash stock kernel to actually test it out, well if you say there is a thread about It, I will take your word for it, I will check the thread out though.
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Here's a post by Chainfire on G+:
https://plus.google.com/app/basic/stream/z122fjbrfwejtzfo004cjl1aoor5ezninhc
On reading the comments, he does say that Samsung seems to have patched the exploit on 4.1.2, but he hasn't confirmed it yet.
But the ExynosAbuse app will still report the phone as exploitable, because Samsung has applied a different patch than Chainfire's app does (see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36189132&postcount=149)
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
Here's a post by Chainfire on G+:
https://plus.google.com/app/basic/stream/z122fjbrfwejtzfo004cjl1aoor5ezninhc
On reading the comments, he does say that Samsung seems to have patched the exploit on 4.1.2, but he hasn't confirmed it yet.
But the ExynosAbuse app will still report the phone as exploitable, because Samsung has applied a different patch than Chainfire's app does (see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36189132&postcount=149)
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Wtf? I am confused now I really want to test it out. But my damn dsl connection resets with every power cut(yeah its frequent, I am still living in a developing nation) or a phone call and I can never really fully download it now, must make someone else do the downloading for me or the testing.
This is what I get for living in south India. Damn...
Edit ;hey immortalneo you must be familiar with my situation right?
Edit : ah jumped the gun didn't read the xda thread you provided my doubts are cleared. Thanks to gastonw and immortalneo.
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So basically I'm a big noob at this. After some intense research, I'm still confused about how to root my phone; with all the kernal stuff and rom...
basically, what do I need to do with my current phone specs to root it cause apparently my kernal version is hard to find.
Edit: apparently I cannot upload links until 10 posts, please see attachment. ty =)
ExynosAbuse.
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gastonw said:
ExynosAbuse.
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thanks! worked so easy!
anarkyz said:
thanks! worked so easy!
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Then please add [SOLVED] to the title of ur post.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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