User Review: Samsung Galaxy S II

I just want root access to my S2, I dont want to use other ROM right now. Is it possible? If yes then how? I just want to disable some boot apps,enable avast firewall and install good backup software(which as I know require root access)

Some other queries are:

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[*]Where can I download pure ICS ROM which I can load in?
[*]where can I download stock ICS ROM for S2(India)(in case I want to rollback(unroot) I may require this ROM)?
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@Jaymin: As you own S2 and I guess its rooted, so I need your kind advise specially about the pros/cons of rooting.

More queries will come...

 

[AbhishekMSharma]

Isn't there any toolkit or something of that sort for S2? I'm sure that there should be one as S2 is a pretty famous model.
I rooted my GNex with a toolkit and it was very easy. For me, unlocking the bootloader, install CWM recovery and rooting the phone didn't even take 10 minutes.

I just Googled for a S2 toolkit and got this. Pretty sure something like this exists non AT&T models too. The one in the link is for AT&T models so please don't use that. [APP] Samsung Galaxy S II Toolkit Beta V2.4 *CMW, Root, and Roms all in one place* - xda-developers

 

[Jaymin]

If u guys can wait till weekend......i can share my own experiences too! It wud be more relevant i guess, since like u guys (who r trying to root now) appear to be noobs, like how i was! It is better to share noob experiences amongst each other!

Btw, this is my thread: https://broadband.forum/my-phone/82458-samsung-galaxy-s2-16-gb.html

The name looks same as iCon's!

Why do u want toolkits & all? C'mon, theres a site, it lists down all the steps, gives u all the files/data that is needed......all u have to do is follow it like a robot!

 

[Nishant]

unlock root failed for me twice.....................googled for root but cant understand what is for me............anybody can help??

Hmm. I guess you need to flash CF-ROOT kernel for this. Here's a guide for this. This would be a bit tricker as you need to flash a tar using ODIN, so read very carefully before doing this.

How to Root XWJVB and Install Clockwork Mod (CWM) Recovery

EDIT:

Before doing above, try Doomlord's rooting toolkit.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582

 

[iCon]

Can anybody provide the stock rom for Indian version download link so I can revert back to original state of my fone. @jaymin.. Sure I am planning to do it on weekend only, I am not in a hurry, I am trying to collect as much as information possible.Sorry About same thread title..will change that.

 

[Nishant]

Can you post a screenshot of your 'About Phone' screen?

 

[Toocool]

How to Root XWJVB and Install Clockwork Mod (CWM) Recovery but it says xwjvb..................and mine is ddjvb???? whats the diff????also its for 2.3.3 mine now is 2.3.6

 

[blazer]

This might be of help
https://broadband.forum/mobile-devices/81310-give-samsung-galaxy-s2-look.html

 

[Nishant]

How to Root XWJVB and Install Clockwork Mod (CWM) Recovery

but it says xwjvb..................and mine is ddjvb???? whats the diff????

also its for 2.3.3 mine now is 2.3.6

XW is for a different region. A thread on XDA-Developers report that it works on DDJVB.

Root GT-i9000 with DDJVB ROM 9 (INU) - xda-developers

XW = Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom (Source: samfirmware.com)

 

[iCon]

https://imgur.com/EqQax

 

[Nishant]

Sammobile points out this link:

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