how to root at&t gs2

[acp]

I underclocked my phone to 800mhz because I think logically this could save on battery. I haven't seen much of a decline in performance.

No luck with Barnacle any other good wifi tether apps?

Anything else fun or productive to do without flashing roms?

 

[acp]

Native Tethering - xda-developers

Doing this instead of a 3rd party tethering app, works great

 

[Simba501]

I underclocked my phone to 800mhz because I think logically this could save on battery. I haven't seen much of a decline in performance.

No luck with Barnacle any other good wifi tether apps?

Anything else fun or productive to do without flashing roms?

You'll probably find something in this list. You should definitely get IntoNow (free). It's like Shazam, except for TV shows and it works amazingly well.

 

[gcobb]

Here's a simpler method, flash a tar file and it gives you root and Clockwork Recovery: How to Root AT&T Galaxy S2! [SGH-I777] | Galaxy S2 Root

I just did this. It also leaves you open for ROM upgrades.

I wanted to root the phone but I believe the options of the S2 and the speed just really makes me a happy guy. :adore:

 

[gcobb]

Edit: After rooting and CWM with Odin I'm having trouble getting my Wifi to work.

 

[lanceg]

does that root guide also install CWM as part of the process?

 

[kwandtke]

So I'm a new android user and am looking at rooting to get to titanium plus some other things ... so I followed a link to xdA RE: ROOTING s2 and I noticed a red " NOT WORKING FOR KK6 2.3.6" I'm running Android 2.3.6 so before I go further I thought I'd ask if somebody could explain that .. not sure what KK6 is .. not even sure it applies but I'm a move slow and steady type..

 

[lunatic59]

So I'm a new android user and am looking at rooting to get to titanium plus some other things ... so I followed a link to xdA RE: ROOTING s2 and I noticed a red " NOT WORKING FOR KK6 2.3.6" I'm running Android 2.3.6 so before I go further I thought I'd ask if somebody could explain that .. not sure what KK6 is .. not even sure it applies but I'm a move slow and steady type..

KK6 refers to the specific build number of your version. If you go to menu>settings>about phone you will see yours listed there. 2.3.6 was the last official update for Gingerbread on the S2 and some of the earlier rooting methods don't work for this.

Once rooted do you intend to stay with Gingerbread or are you looking for an ICS rom to flash?

 

[avgdroid]

copied from xda forums*

[How To] Easily Root your SGS2 - xda-developers

pretty simple. rooted on my first try without any problems.

thank and donate to jivy26 on the xda forums.

Which set of instructions did you follow? It looks like there are 4 different ways to root. I have the Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket...

 

[avgdroid]

I get stuck on step 5 - Waiting for device... Went through troubleshooting process and SuperOneClick still did not work. It looks like it is no longer supported because the developer site (shortfuse.org) has been down?

 

[lunatic59]

I get stuck on step 5 - Waiting for device... Went through troubleshooting process and SuperOneClick still did not work. It looks like it is no longer supported because the developer site (shortfuse.org) has been down?

The Skyrocket (SGH-i727) is not the same as the SGS2 (SGH-i777). It is important that you use the root method for your specific model or you could render your device unusable.

You need to check this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1340526

 

[avgdroid]

That could have been messy - Thanks! After my failed attempt I researched further and found another source that also uses Odin. (How To Root the Samsung Galaxy S II (All Versions) - TheUnlockrTheUnlockr) The site that you are sent to from that list of instructions to download that file looks like it is downloading other files that I dont trust. I successfully downloaded Odin from the resource you gave - thanks!

 

[avgdroid]

How long does it take to download the drivers after installing and opening Kies (Vol Up/Down on power up)? I see complaints about it "taking a long time...". I am just wondering that way I know if it gets stuck or not.