How to root your Samsung Galaxy S 2 easy steps and download utilities link

How to root your Samsung Galaxy S 2

Rooting, jailbreaking, hacking – whatever you want to call it, bypassing yourSamsung Galaxy S 2‘s in-built security measures is well worth considering. The idea of playing around with a £400 piece of kit can make some jittery, though, so we thought we’d compile this simple How To to guide you on your way.

So why root your Samsung Galaxy S 2? Well, while the Android Market is full of excellent apps with which to customise your dual-core superphone, you still don’t quite have unrestricted access.

You’re still limited, for example, to the Android operating system that comes with the phone. Rooting your Galaxy S 2 allows you to add custom ROMs – user-made versions of the Android OS that come in all shapes and sizes, from the stripped-down (like Oxygen) to the feature-packed – there are numerous ROMs out there that let you play with processor clock speed in order to maximise performance.

If that appeals to you, then simply follow our guide. It’s not as difficult as it might seem, although you should note  that any tinkering can void your warranty.

What you need
First up you’ll need a Windows PC, a USB cable and the Samsung Galaxy S 2 itself.

With all this set before you, you next need to download Odin Downloader, XWKDD (which needs extracting), and SuperOneClick (don’t extract this one).

Make sure your Galaxy S 2 is in USB debugging mode by going into Settings > Applications > Development and ticking the USB debugging box. All done? Then we’ll move on to the rooting process itself.

Rooting process

1. Turn your Galaxy S 2 off and on again, only while holding the power button to turn it on press and hold the volume down and Home buttons simultaneously. Holding all three at once like this kicks the phone into download mode.
2. Start the Odin Downloader on your computer.
3. Connect your Galaxy S 2 to your computer using that USB cable – the Odin Downloader should register that you have a device connected.
4. Tick the ‘Auto reboot’ and ‘F. Reset Time’ boxes only.
5. Press the ‘PDA’ button and select the XWKDD_insecure.tar file you downloaded at the outset. Press start and leave the phone well alone while it reboots.
6. Start the SuperOneClick tool (making sure you keep the Galaxy S 2 connected) and select ‘Root.’ Reboot the device.

Congratulations! You now have in your possession one rooted Samsung Galaxy S 2. That wasn’t too hard, was it?

What do you do with it now? Head on over to established rooting communities like the XDA-Developers website and forums. They’re full of helpful and knowledgable sorts who can point you in the right direction for exciting custom ROMs and the solutions to any technical issues you might have.

Happy rooting!

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