Can anyone guide me to root my samsung galaxy s2? - General Questions and Answers

So i had bought the sgs2 in dubai, now i live in india. Initially it used to run gingerbread and i updated it to ice cream sandwhich (over the air). Recently i updated it to jelly bean spain version via odin. I thought that odin would have rooted my phone, but after using a couple of apps which required root access did not accept my device as rooted.
I read some articles which said that rooting a phone depends on its version, country and also the current os.
Ofcourse mine is international version, but i am pretty much confused, because i bought this in dubai and running the jelly bean spain version.
I am new to this forum and a complete noob. Can anyone help me regarding this?
Thank you!
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The S2 was and still is a popular device - I bet if you go to the international S2 forum there will be a guide or two.
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Try : http://galaxys2root.com/

Maybe flash a rooted ROM, like Wanamlite or Neatrom. Search this forum!

Did you load superuser?

did you made a backup of your ROM ? if yes so restore it first

first do a proper backup
then root with binary4
so that u can unroot later
than if success enjoy installing custom roms
available in tons at xda

Plz don't span this forum you have a special forum..post on it or better,search a little man.
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Thanks!
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Rooting questions

I read of a couple ways to root this device. Is the skyrocket easy root the best way to do it?
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Yes it is if your phone is on android version 2.3.5 it will not work with 2.3.6. If your on 2.3.5, and you use this method. Just download rom manager from the market and choose to install cwm recovery for the tmobile galaxy s2 with it, and you will be set
Thanks man
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How to install Jellybean 4.1 on my Samsung Galaxy S3?

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This should help
First of all, there is no official Jelly Bean for the Galaxy S III.
Second of all, the only working (as in functioning but not for daily use) port of Jelly Bean is for the i9300 (international model) only.
Thirdly, buying a carrier-specific model was the worst mistake you could make. You have a locked bootloader on your Verizon version, and on top of that, you'll be one of the last people to get the update, if Verizon even feels like pushing it out.
Short answer: Don't waste your breath.
Dadbigdady2003 said:
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I could use some help with this too. Specifically, is it possible for me to unroot it if required (clearing any traces of having rooted) ?

Rooting on 4.1.1 jellybean

Anyone know if the 5110 can be rooted when already on jellybean.?
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Yes it can definetely be rooted after jellybean update, i know because I just done it about 2 hours ago and just about to flash cm10
I used odin and chainfires autoroot then used rom manager to update recovery.
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[q] install custom rom to my skyrocket sgs2 i7272 please helpp

I need help. Im a noob and i want to install the new rom for skyrocket (4.1.2) . My phone is running the offial 4.0.4 , its not root, and i want to install the rom trought odin or other method that could help me, i need instruction step by step, i dont want to break my phone./ i intalled a cwm recovery. I have the zip file..
But im not sure if thats the roms with the aparrence of sgs3 jelly bean 4.1.2 , please help me
THETWINS1990 said:
I need help. Im a noob and i want to install the new rom for skyrocket (4.1.2) . My phone is running the offial 4.0.4 , its not root, and i want to install the rom trought odin or other method that could help me, i need instruction step by step, i dont want to break my phone./ i intalled a cwm recovery. I have the zip file..
But im not sure if thats the roms with the aparrence of sgs3 jelly bean 4.1.2 , please help me
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You sir need to read stickies.
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THETWINS1990 said:
I need help. Im a noob and i want to install the new rom for skyrocket (4.1.2) . My phone is running the offial 4.0.4 , its not root, and i want to install the rom trought odin or other method that could help me, i need instruction step by step, i dont want to break my phone./ i intalled a cwm recovery. I have the zip file..
But im not sure if thats the roms with the aparrence of sgs3 jelly bean 4.1.2 , please help me
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READ THE STICKIES
and read the last part of my sig, if we have to tell you step by step, you have not studied/read long enough, if you dont want to invest in the time to do so then stay with what you got, we dont want you to break/brick your phone
I roooted just now, installed the rom but this rom says 4.1.2 but its nott like the sgs3 u know where can i get it , and other question may i install an at&t i777 sgs 2 to my skyrocket is from the same company and model is that compatible ?
Stick to skyrocket roms.
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THETWINS1990 said:
I roooted just now, installed the rom but this rom says 4.1.2 but its nott like the sgs3 u know where can i get it , and other question may i install an at&t i777 sgs 2 to my skyrocket is from the same company and model is that compatible ?
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No. you'll brick. Do some more reading
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THETWINS1990 said:
I roooted just now, installed the rom but this rom says 4.1.2 but its nott like the sgs3 u know where can i get it , and other question may i install an at&t i777 sgs 2 to my skyrocket is from the same company and model is that compatible ?
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Lot of this going around lately. What's the deal?
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You've gotta be kidding me.
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Wait till after Christmas when everyone has their new phone. It'll be noob city
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Should be brick city!
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xcrazydx said:
No. you'll brick. Do some more reading
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Your assuming he can read
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The beginning is an excellent place to start
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Haha! This guy has brick written all over him.
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It will be noobrick city once everyone starts looking to mod new Christmas toys.
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Updating galaxy nexus

I brought a galaxy nexus off internet from Hong Kong a few months back now. All is working good and pleased with phone. I haven't got software update yet and currently running 4.1.1
Does anybody know why ? And how can I get the android update please.
Thanks.
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Well, in this particular case, Google is your friend.
http://android.stackexchange.com/qu...y-galaxy-nexus-received-the-latest-ota-update
Thanks. I've tried this but still no joy. Maybe I should just sit tight and wait it out.
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Ever think about rooting? Update whenever you want to
You can do like me when I first root my gnex download nexus root toolkit unlock boot loader and download factory image from Google "just google nexus factory image" download the one you want. Flash it using factory reset tool from tool kit and root if you want you can even relock bootloader
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Thanks for the tips. Will try rooting option.
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ppl always confuse updating the software with rooting. You DO NOT need to root your device to update it. Not at all! I also always advise not to except you really need to usr some specific app. To update your GN you just need unlocked bootloader and fastboot.exe.
I cannot post links yet but just google for android factory images and go the the google site and get the one for yakju or takju/for google wallet/.
bbbaz1 said:
Thanks for the tips. Will try rooting option.
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Indeed you don't have to root it just optional anyway wugfresh explain everything on the faq of nexus root toolkit
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