If you are looking for the method to root the Samsung Galaxy S II, you’d better stop looking elsewhere and stick on this page because we will provide you with probably the simplest ways to root the Smartphone. Firstly credit has to be given when it’s due, many thanks to XDA-Developers forum member Chainfire who figure out this effective method. However it is worth to notice that the root lacks the Superuser and Busy box because it’s practically only an insecure version of the original XWKDD kernel.
As it’s mentioned above, the root lacks Superuser and Busybox, but don’t you worry too much because some Galaxy S II users have claimed to have solution for that issue as well. Basically the root process involves flashing the modified insecure kernel via ODIN and then using SuperOneClick to get Superuser and Busyox installed on your phone. Wait are you already lost in it already??
It is important to consider that this guide is meant for people who really understand the risk of rooting a device and by knowing this risk also has the necessary skill to restore the device back to health in case something goes wrong. The root hasn’t undergo so many test so please follow this guide at your own risk.
Requirements:
- ODIN Multi-flasher tool installed.
- XWKDD_insecure kernel.
- SuperOneClick tool.
- ADB installed on your computer.
- Samsung USB drivers installed.
Instructions:
- To start the process, you need to put your phone in download mode. Do so by pressing Volume Down + Home + Power.
- Now connect your phone to the pc via the USB cable and run ODIN and make sure Repartition is unchecked.
- Click on the PDA tab in ODIN and navigate to the location of XWKDD_insecure kernel.tar and select it.
- Once selected press the Start button and the kernel will be flashed in a few seconds.
- After flashing the kernel, the phone will reboot with the new insecure kernel installed.
- Once it reboots, run the SuperOneClick tool and hit the Root tab.
If you done the steps right, ideally you’ll have your device rooted after finishing the instruction.
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