Last we saw the Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100 update with XXLPB firmware now the user can get an advantage that they can root their device with Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich XXLPB Firmware. Once you have done rooting, you may install many custom ROMs. Today in this article, I will tell you that How To Root Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100 On Android 4.0.3 ICS XXLPB Firmware.
Good For Knowledge: Update Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 With Android 4.0.3 ICS XXLPB Firmware
Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100 Specs:
Please Note : Rooting your android phone will void your phone’s warranty in many cases. However, most rooting applications and methods can be easily reverted. Additionally, if the rooting process doesn’t complete correctly it could damage the software. The only way you can regain the warranty is by restoring the original factory firmware back into your device.
Disclaimer: We at www.fever18.com should not be responsible in any manner if anything happens to your device as which is a very unlikely case if you follow each and every instruction carefully given in this article.
Note: If you are not sure about current firmware which is there in your phone then you can check by going to Settings> About Phone> Firmware version, where it should show the current firmware is XXLPB firmware. If there is any other firmware, then you need to apply the firmware so as to root the same.
Prime Requisites :
- Take Backup of your Android phone contacts, your apps and your accounts associated with it. (Astro File Manager).
- Make sure Your Android phone is atleast 50% charged so that it can’t get switched off during the rooting procedure.
- Make sure that data cable is properly connected.
- Disable Anti virus and other apps.
How To Root Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100 On Android 4.0.3 ICS XXLPB Firmware
Step 1: Enable USB Debugging mode on your device, You can do this
Settings> Applications> Development
Step 2: Download XXLPB Firmware from here along with Odin tool from here to your computer.
Step 3: Open ODIN tool and turn off the device and enter into download mode.
Step 4: The download mode can be entered by pressing Volume down button+ the OK button while holding simultaneously press the Power button.
Step 5: Connect the device via USB data cable while keeping the ODIN opened. When you connect the device, the ODIN program will automatically detect it and you will see yellow ID:COM box in ODIN which mean that all the drivers are loaded successfully.
Note: If ODIN doesn’t turn yellow, the you should not proceed to the next step. Then you need to Install the Samsung USB drivers, and the .Net Framework (its free) and also update KIES with the latest version.
Step 6: In Odin, select the PDA option and select the file mentioned below:
PDA: CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXX_LPB-v5.2-CWM5”
Step 7: Click on Start button and process will begin. Once the device is rooted, the device will be restarted.
Step 8: Then turn off the Galaxy S2 GT I9100 and enter into recovery mode.
Step 9: The Recovery mode can be entered by pressing Volume Up button+ the OK button while holding both simultaneously press the Power button.
Step 10: In Recovery mode, select “ Wipe data/factory reset” and “Wipe Cache partition”.
Step 11: After this, reboot by selecting reboot system now option.
Note: If the device takes long time on the ‘S’ logo then pull out the battery, re insert it and repeat the whole process again.
Congracts! You have successfully rooted Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100 On Android 4.0.3 ICS XXLPB Firmware.
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