So you have got Samsung Galaxy S2? And want to Root and install CWM Recovery? First of all, I would say, you have got a very stable version of Galaxy Series by Samsung. It was recently released in February 2013 with Android 4.1.2 Jellybean. So I would say, you are one the right time and right place to root your Galaxy S2.
Remember before you proceed further, the tutorial is specifically for Galaxy S2 Plus GT-I9105P, and double check you have got the same phone and model No., as it will not work on any other model or device. I will guide you step by step, how to root and install CWM Recovery on Galaxy S2. There are certain things you should know before you proceed to Root your device:
1. Rooting your device will void your warranty.
2. As precaustion, make sure you Backup your device data.
3. Also, disable any Anti-Virus programs or Samsung Skies running on your PC, because it may interrupt the Rooting process.
4. Make sure you have enough Battery on your Device.
5. Most important, Enable USB Debugging on your device, from Developers Options in the Settings.
6. Last but the least, you are doing this at your own risk.
Requirements
There are certain software requirements you need to download, which make your Rooting Process reliable and effective.
· Download Odin3 [Direct Link]
· You also need to download CWM Recovery file for Galaxy S2 GT-I9105P [Direct Link]
· Also Download SuperSU Zip package and save/move it to your device Sdcard. [Direct Link]
Now when you have fulfilled the requirements for the Root and SWM Recovery, you are on the way to start the Rooting process.
Instructions to Install CWM Recovery on Galaxy S2
1. To get started, First you need to switch off your device, and then boot it into Download mode by Holding the Volume Down+Home+Power Buttons simultaneously. If it ask to confirm the download mode just hit the Volume Up button.
2. Now open the Odin3.exe which you should have download earlier. And connect your Galaxy S2 to PC, Now make sure, Odin recognizes your device.
3. Once it recognizes, make sure that the Auto Reboot is not checked and check the F. Reset Time from the Odin menu.
4. Now click on the PDA button and select the CWM Recovery file you have downloaded for Galaxy S2. Once you select the file then hit the START button to begin installing the CWM Recovery on your Galaxy S2. It usually takes 30 to 60 seconds to complete the whole process( it will give PASS Message). Once it is completed thenyou can disconnect your device from PC. However there is still a lot to do, now will root your Galaxy S2 using CWM Recovery.
Root Galaxy S2 using CWM Recovery
1. Now continuing from the above steps, Take out battery from your device and keep it for almost half minute and then put it back in your device.
2. Now you need to boot your device into CWM Recovery by Holding the Volume Up+Home+Power Keys at the same time, unless you see the Samsung Logo, then release the Power Key and keep holding the Volume+Home button untill you see the ClockModRecovery Menu.
3. Now you will be using the Volume Up/Down keys to navigate through the options and Power Button to select the options.
4. Now navigate to the option called “Install zip from Sdcard” and choose the SuperSU file you have saved on your Sdcard.
5. once the above installation is completed, go back and choose “Reboot System Now”.
Congrats!! You have successfully Install CWM Recovery and Root your Galaxy S2. Now wait for your device to boot normally and once it gets complete go to the App section and find the App SuperSU which confirms you have successfully attempted to root your device. You can confirm your rooting, by installing an app from Google Play Store, Called “Root Checker” and run it, which will prompt a message “Congratulations!, This device has Root Access!”
Hoping that, you have fully understood the Tutorial, still if you do have any confusion at any step, feel free to ask in the comment section.
