Help -Rooting an S2

[Zippeyrude]

I'm new to this and am having problems understanding what file to download.

so far I understand that I need to :

download kies
apply the USB debugging setting
download obin


how do I know what kernel file I need to download and use in obin?

the current kernel is:
3.0.31 - 1484249
dpi@dell177 #3
SMP PREEMPT Tue Dec 3 20:24:29
KST 2013

the build number is
JZO54K.I9100 XWMS2

anyone able to help?

[koola2]

Samsung S2?
It can be done on the phone (no PC required) via CWM

[Zippeyrude]

yeah a samsung S2

Ive no idea mate, just looking online for tutorials

How does the CWM work then, from a quick browse it still seems to require a pc?

[koola2]

I beleive this is the link I used (it was a while ago) need a PC to put files on the microSD,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...mware-t1501719

This is how you reboot to recovery

Step 1: Power down the device. Pulling the battery will work as well, especially if you are caught in a boot loop.
Step 2: Allow the device to completely shut down. Waiting until your screen is off, or just giving it a full minute or two should suffice.
Step 3: For the Galaxy S2 you will need to hold Volume Up and Power at the same time until you see the Samsung logo appear. Then release

[Zippeyrude]

So:

Rooting

• Download this File first and put in your SDCARD
  - MOD EDIT: Links removed as its the unsafe version...
  or download zip from http://clockworkmod.com/rommanager
  - SU-Busybox-Installer.zip
• Reboot to recovery.
• Choose apply update from external storage.
• Choose CWM.zip and wait until CWM recovery appear.
• Choose install zip from sdcard or external SD
• Choose and Install SU-Busybox-Installer.zip
• Reboot
• You are done and now your device is Rooted

So I downloaded recovery clockwork (http://download2.clockworkmod.com/re...5-galaxys2.zip) and SU Busybox installer placed both zips on the sd card. That right?

edit: the CWM could be read from the Sd fine, but the busybox needed to be on a folder on the phone, could not browse to it on the SD

I now have superuser on in the Apps so assuming it all worked!

Thanks Koola!

Now to find an unlocking app!