How to Root Galaxy S2!

[ZeeshLive786]

Can u help me out plz i rooted my samsung galaxy s2 international one and i installed the new bezke rom u reveiwed but i forgot to backup my rom and now i cannot go back plz help me out brother..

[chyiqi]

my kernel version is 2.6.35.7 se.infra@SEI-30 #2

how to root?

[YousifNael]

it doesnt matter how i root right ? i mean .. will i get the same roms working if i root with cf root or the new method u posted ...

[ILoveHaydenP]

Thanks a lot, man! Really helpful and thorough! :)

[jacintaali1]

Will this work on the galaxy S2 i9100G ??

[EAviles94]

my version is 2.3.6 and it gives me the kernel but it just saids 2.6.35.11 and thats all it saids. idk what to do cause yours was an older version :o

please help

[MrNishimuraya]

@EAviles94 SAME MINE TOO...

[therenmedy]

Will this work on my white epic4gtouch?

[zedomax]

@therenmedy no, please google epic4gtouchroot

[Zoipas]

Does this still work? I'm on 2.3.5

[bonzaibotanist]

after I flash the clockwork_mod_recovery can i Reflash original kernal back without removing clockwork_mod to remove the waring triangle @ frist boot screen

[nelsen321]

Thx man! everything worked fine for me, Im rooted and done! right now im backing up my rom. creds and respect to you!

[ELLyuify]

hi , i try this but for some reason when i try using S2 root it says that only gs2 can be rooted? and it wont let me? a little help?

thank you

[TheRoyalLong]

the file is encrypted.. now what? great...

[XabdaneX96]

@zedomax i tried it but it failed... idk why, i really want to root my phone :(

[XabdaneX96]

android 2.3.6, GDZKL3, can i root ??? and how ? cant find my insecure kernel :S

[zedomax]

@XabdaneX96 use the new root method in the description!

[Metal271260]

9100UMKG4-CL4179... ??? NO ROOT??

[zedomax]

@Metal271260 see my new method on my channel i posted yesterday.

[rems3000]

My kentel or whatever it's called is XWKE2 but its nowhere on the site, does it mean i cant root it?

[ThirdEYEperspectiv3]

THANKS!!! :D.. that was no where near as hard as people make it out to be..

The only risk is being confident in the source the information comes from..

Google your kernel to find a reliable source in forums if you have no luck finding the right kernel with zedomax like I did. Great tutorial and great advice! Thanks again!

[joek829]

Do we have to have an sd card to get the galaxy s2 rooted?

[shkontoru]

My kernel version got no alphabetical text? it only display:

2.6.35.7

se.infra@sei-22 #2

which one should i download?

[supersaiyan3062]

what does root means

[zedomax]

@supersaiyan3062 search for "why root my android zedomax" on Youtube or Google.

[gabrielkipp77]

@supersaiyan3062 sex

[Eddiefix1009]

hey man i just hard bricked mt t989 it does not respond to download mode or charging my number is 843 251 3960 can you help me if so please text me

[Phen0mable]

I have Kernel version XWKI4 so what shall I do now ??

Can I root it ?? 

[XabdaneX96]

i cant find my GDZKL3 insecure/secure kernel ! :S

[dalelewis1610]

@nicko198718 is that any different to the optus one? So that room roots your phone? Where did you get it? I'm not feeling too confident though...

[dalelewis1610]

@zedomax sorry dude I asked earlier....but I can't find kernels for xwkk2. I read that you ctintan use other ones but I want to know what problems this could cause and how do I know what one to use? New to rooting and looking forward to it! Thanks

[techno1125]

Thank you so much for this video, helped me get my new S2 rooted ! :)

Do you have any favourite Custom ROMS? Im having a hard time finding a good one..

[SikaTTeaM]

thanks...

[MrBriitotespera]

sir when i downloaded the insecure and secure one why do i get zImage file how to open it ? help me please :(

[Blainesoccer218]

Does it work with sprint version model sph-d710?

[misssemusa]

i have XWKI8 and i cant find it what to do??

[BJK93HIK]

@misssemusa i have also the same and i cant fin it ...

[misssemusa]

@BJK93HIK i did find it on the xda site below the green text is a red one click on the GT-I9100 text and there you have it :) 

[berat013]

hey nice video. my question is is there a problem if my kernel version says I9100BOKE# instead of XWKF!1?

[BJK93HIK]

Thanks for the video. I have a question at the page where i can download the phone model like my i9100Xk... there is no file for my phone? what i suppose to do ? thank you !

[wf177dy]

an i use the kdd kernel to root the my gs2 with and then use xwki4 stock after

[4520dbo]

Great Video Works great. I have a question can you change the boot logo with this rom. I am having problems with changing my boot logo. Please advise.

[nicko198718]

@zedomax hi your probaly getting annoyed with everyone asking you but im from australia and could'nt find my kernel insurcure XWKK2 ?????????

[dalelewis1610]

@nicko198718 Have you had any luck finding kernels? I can't find them anywhere....

[nicko198718]

@dalelewis1610 I just downloaded lite'ning rom downloaded odin turned on usb debugging mode turned my phone off restarted in download mode chose lite'ning rom and clicked start it fully rooted my fone and once your phone is rooted its easy to change a rom message me if you need more instructions although I have an australian version of the galaxy s2 but was bought from allphones so it is international version

[Fuckrussiaaa]

hey, can u upload GT-I9100 XXKI4 insecure again please, cant download it

[ruudcr720]

i need a kernel with usb host mode .. somebody who can help me ?

[zedomax]

@ruudcr720 Which galaxy s2? the i9100 and att versions already come with usb host enabled.

[choyxongzong]

hi does this work on sprint version of Galaxy s2 ?

[StrDivin3d]

is rooting completely safe and legal or is it on ur own risk

[zedomax]

@StrDivin3d it's safe, legal, and on ur own risk.

[GeeFromDaBlock12]

@zedomax im sure its illegal :s

[dalelewis1610]

@zedomax no xwkk2 files you know of? Sorry for being impatient.

[13arnas]

my galaxy s2 have BOKF3 there is nothing matching i can download, what shoud i do?

[ladyofice2]

Thanks worked fine!

If you use Chainfire file like CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_KI4-42-v4.­2-CWM4.tar then you don't need to use the S2 Root.exe

[zomaarfilmjes]

my base band version is I9100XXKI4, my kernalversion is I9100XWKK2 and my builtnumber is GINGERBREAD.XWKK2 what kernal do i have to download???

[gauravwave2]

i am not getting s2 root.exe file???

[killdeslm]

savage out

[XabdaneX96]

when i extract the original and insecure zip files, i dont get the .tar files... i get a file named " zImage" any idea ?

[mohdmacki]

Please Can U provide me The Kernels For MY SAMSUNG GALAXY S II .... 

Android Version : 2.3.5

Kernel Version : 2.6.35.7-I9100JPKJ2-CL655700

Build Number : GINGERBREAD.JPKJ2

Please Provide me both the Kernels on my email: mohdmacki@gmail.com

THANX IN ADVANCE ....

[TheGreenMist5]

Will this work on a Sim Free S2?

[tajtanveer]

without rooting, will i be able to install any custom rom on my s2??

[andysurfer20]

@zedomax ok, thanks! you're so helpful =)

Greetings!

[DeadBeginning]

how do i unroot this international version? as you haven't recorded a video or written a guide on that. Do i use Clockwork Recovery to flash a stock ROM, and install a secure kernel using Odin again?

[yigitapo]

Zedomax can u help me plz, I cant find xwkk2 and i think I'm not the only one.

Thanx anyway.

[andysurfer20]

Hi! Congratulations for your video! It's awsome!

I want to ask you a thing. I'm from Spain, and I have not AT&T phone company, I have Vodafone company. Could I use the same method to root my phone mobile or do I have to do somthing else?

Thanks a lot!

[zedomax]

@andysurfer20 yes if you have i9100, they should work the same as in this vid.

[andysurfer20]

@zedomax Thanks a lot. =)

[dalelewis1610]

@zedomax also xwkk2. Can't find it anywhere? Please help

[yigitapo]

i got new firmware and now my version is xwkk2 and i cant find it on ur site, plz help.

[matsrl]

My version isn`t there?`what to do?

[matsrl]

How safe is this root?

[Da808Gypsy]

omg, i just found your playlist on rooting the samsung galaxy s2 for at&t. DUUUUUUUDE, your amazing! :D

[hollauptown]

hey i cnt find the link the download the S2 Root.exe :/ please help.. i've already got the odin from another site (including the kies) but i just dont know where to download the S2ROOT.exe

[LummaBmwX6]

to root my SGS2 i need to flash it so all my data will be deleted?

[dalelewis1610]

@zedomax I can't find the kernels for my phone. Kernel version 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKK2-..... The baseband version is XXKI4. This one is in the xda forum but not the one in the kernel version. Please reply.

[rangerfitness]

wifi not wick



[rangerfitness]

After I rooted my phone the wick wont turn on? It starts to scan then shuts off.

[zedomax]

@rangerfitness try installing a new rom, forget your stock rom, it sucks anyways, everything will work. Try the latest rom on my site.

[girlrulz1]

What is AT & T?

[zedomax]

@girlrulz1 at&t is a u.s. carrier.

[ithesunny]

yo this is urgent for my insecure zip folder theres a password....

[hollauptown]

@ithesunny odia@xda this is the password.you should read the blog post more carefully

[TheBlackcherry113]

why i dont find an insecure kernel for xwke2

[TheCestlavie21]

when I tried to extract the file, it shown the file is damaged. I can't extract them either using winrar or winzip. how come?

[DrummerFY626]

i rooted my samsung galaxy s2 and i got superuser but i did not get cwm manager and that other app what do i do

[GETxOFFxMYxJOCK]

Will it work on fascinate?

[joeman8808]

Where is the program you used to do the actual root? S2 Root? I can't find it anywhere! Thanks.

[sonawane619]

Will I lose all my current downloaded apps after rooting or unrooting my phone?

[plaaplaaplaa12]

why root is important?

[jmanproductions012]

Thanks on how to root my galaxy s2 i777...it worked but now I have a major problem. I can't at all use my phone because it says (dm initialization not ready check network or sim card) all I have is a circle with a line through it were my signal bars should be. I even did the UN root and factory restore but still have the problem. How can I fix this please help me as soon as possible thank you.Reply

[gavinwing1]

My Galaxy S2 ZSKI3. I can't find it could you help me?

[AwesomeAlex420]

Hey, does rooting your phone make it slower?

[svenv]

Thx for the video. Worked as explained.

[TheDroidChannel]

This might be stupid question but i can find a unsecure kernal for my s2

I9100XWKI4 ... any help?

[youuser3000]

Great tutorial - had no problems rooting my UK Galaxy S2. Just a question - after I installed ClockWorkMod Recovery, I get the yellow exclamation mark on reboot. Do I get rid of that by flashing the original kernel again for a second time?

[EwanScott96]

can this fuck up your phone in anyway!?

[FUCK202]

This is definitely the best guide i have seen, but KI8 (the one on my phone) is not on the website, so does that mean i can't root my phone?

[jeikun06]

hi... just want to ask my galaxy s2 is I9100_XWKI4 ?? i cant find it. can u give me some link pls? thank you :)

[Ismailim11]

@jeikun06 i have the same problem pls link for I9100_XWKI4



[AphexBravia]

@jeikun06 theres a folder at the top of the page dude called older verisons its in there under GT-i9500

[DurkBeefhammer]

i have SPH-D710.EK02 kernal and my build number is GINGERBREAD.EK02 any ideas on how to root this? wil this method work for me?

[zain8noah]

@DurkBeefhammer same thing

[zain8noah]

@DurkBeefhammer i have the same thing

[magicmanspaz]

Never done this before but im getting a new s2 and want to delete all the bloatware.

Is this going to stop me being able to get updates from Kies and or when i get updates am i going to get the bloatware back again?

[HeartleszX]

HI i just got my Gs2 from Tmobile provider and from what i have on my GS2 under Kernel Version it only has 2.6.35.11 and it stops there. Its there another version way Root it besides looking for Kernel Version? THX

[bilalthe02]

i cant find my model number jpkj2 what should i do

[jone317]

Awesome

[arsamakov93]

I coldn`t find the XWKI8(((((((somebody help me

[TeraBad1]

I couldn't find the DVKF4

[kennygilak1]

fuck U

[kennygilak1]

thx for the video but i couldnt find DXKG3 version can someone help me? thx

[wisdom261]

hey do you have an nokia drive app on your phone

[Aidino123]

On my channel i have a vid i root the sgs2 in 4mins

[campie1997]

My kernel isn't there :( BUKJ3

[TheLovelyChris]

there's no XWF3 :(

[dchong110]

more galaxy s2 rom videos please!! what would be the best rom in your opinion? for speed and performance, thanks :)

[Youareuglybtw]

What does the root do? I have heard that it makes the mobile faster is that true?

[714convict]

hi i have sgs2 GT-I9100 DXKH2 insecure but i can't extract it coz they have a password.. can anyone tell me what is the password??? plz.... i really need it thnks!!

[kennygilak1]

@714convict check in the xda website the bottom of the pages

[HeartleszX]

The model is important but do i have to check Android version too? Or must i have the same version as your in order to root? thx

[zedomax]

@HeartleszX Yes, check your model version, it doesn't have to be the same as mine but download the appropriate unsecure kernel files.

[1993moemoney]

@zedomax can i unroot it at anytime or is it permanently rooted?

[91benben]

i cant find the Root file to download.. Lol where it is?

[markclemo123]

Hi MAx... can you tell me how i can get a kernal for the XWKI4 ?

Thanks

[wolf82850]

i downloaded the GT-I9100_XWKG1_original.zip and the insecure files via filesonic and when i unzip them i get the files GT-19100_XWKG2 original and insecure.....Is the last number a typo as it doesnt match with the last number? i dont wanna root my phone incase something happens

[JSantana319]

How do you add the settings icon on the notifications bar? I'm new to Android and just got the GALAXY S2.

[horizonhero]

I'm new to this but why would I want to do that to my phone? What do I get if I do that?

[zedomax]

@horizonhero try searching for "why root android zedomax" on youtube.

[lolgr8]

Do you need to have android 4.0 to root your phone? Or is it the other way round? :\

[administratorius1]

great explanation

[bbdd3650]

thank you bro.!! just did my first root on galaxys2

[masterleo33]

hey i just wanted to ask what is that app you use at 07:36 the one that shows the active applications and does it allow you to control the amount of active applications on the phone ? thanks in advance :)

[iAckses]

you say everything is in description but nothing is there otherwise nice. Can you send me a link to the galaxys2root.zip file. thanks!

[mcarther101]

I just rooted my phone, worked well. Now how do I transfer apk files from my computer to the phone? I want to install some apps, but can't seem to get them onto my SD card through kies or anything? Is there a good app for this?

[iumop3p1sdn]

does any one know if there is a GT-I9100T-DVKF4_insecure Kernel? i am looking for a kernel so that i can root a telstra phone, is there another way of flashing a different kernel on so that i can root it?

[jammie200922]

Hi... need help... I'm trying to root my s2 coz i want to use a different network provider but when I hit the s2 root.exe it displays an error report that says ADB EXECUTABLE IS MISSING! CANNOT CONTINUE! what am I supposed to do here? I'm not really techy, so pls do help me... thanx..

[flowboy94]

mine is UHKE2 but i dont find it :/



[TehNakz]

This Might Sound Stupid, But Do i Have To Root My Phone To Install Roms On It?

[zedomax]

@TehNakz yes you do, no question is stupid in my opinion, makes you smarter.

[SIRdpoon]

hi I know this must be annoying but does this work on the Canadian GT-I9000M? UGKG2? thanks

[1127Leonard]

does this work on the skyrocket too?



[tatyman10]

what happens if u cant find ur kernal on the website?

[Mysterymedo]

You Have A Missed Call :\

[zedomax]

@Mysterymedo I have too many phones so they get marked as missed calls even if I picked up the call on one of them. :p

[duaneleong]

will all your apps still be there after root?

[thewhiteparadise]

mixtube ? is it available ? on the anderoid or what the fuck ever its called ?

[Truroman23]

Any idea how long the reset took after installing the kernel

[MyGooberface]

I just got an S2 today from Vodafone (UK) and my version is 2.6.35.7-I9100BUKJ3. Where would find the two Kernals required in your video as they are not listed on the link to the XDA forums. I plan on installing Cyanogenmod if that makes any difference.

[99Gadgetschannel]

GT-I9100JPKJ2 can u make one kernel version on this......PLZ

[thedeadbaby]

oh. i think i got here from someone asking if sprint version worked with some other version and I followed the link here.

[thedeadbaby]

zedomax broke my wifi.

[zedomax]

@thedeadbaby What galaxy s2? This one is ONLY for original Galaxy S2, not U.S. versions.

[thedeadbaby]

@zedomax no worries though. i unbricked my phone via some other person's video. I can send you the link if you don't want me to post here.

[TheyCallMeAamir]

Phone - JPKH1

[TheyCallMeAamir]

Hi everyone. I got my Galaxy S2 yesterday here in Saudi Arabia and the retail stores install a custom ROM on all the new S2s that come here which includes an Arabic language pack (there is no other option but to get 1 of those here). I wanted to root it, but apparently the only thread that I came across is this --->

This merely describes the features and how to install this ROM. What about the rooting bit?

my Baseband- XXKI1

[tubby0612]

@DjSaiX17 im also using DZKJ2

[tubby0612]

same as @DjSaiX17 i cant find my kernel! :(

[jkcw3353]

Can't find my kernels.......

It's DZKJ2 any one can help me out here~

[ankitmonga1]

Link for S2Root.exe Please !!

[DjSaiX17]

Will I Be Able To Get Free Apps??

[AnDRoIdmAN100]

@DjSaiX17 you can get free apps even unrooted

to download simple games/aplications google the application's name and put the extension .apk

example: angry birds.apk

for bigger games, its the same, but you need to download some extra data files to put on the sd card (gameloft games are on /sdcard/gameloft/games)

[jkcw3353]

Can we root using the original kernel?

[GStarRawGaming]

HEY HELP ME OUT. i downloaded the GT-I9100_XWKF1_insecure and original but the files inside turn out to be zImage??

[kitkatlmnop]

Hey buddy this worked for me 100%. Even I had to root it twice for it to work.

I'm new to android and was wondering if you could give me list of the top 2-3 ROMS for the Galaxy S2. Matter of fact any help you could give me about this phone would be great since I don't know anything about android or my phone lol. Still happy with the phone, got just yesterday! :)