Sunday, 18 November 2012

How To Root Galaxy S2 Jelly Bean 4.1.2 XXLSJ ?

root galaxy s2 jelly bean 4.1.2 xxlsj
As a continuation of the post How To Manually Update Samsung Galaxy S2 to Stock Jelly Bean 4.1.2 I9100XXLSJ ?, in this post i am writing about the method to root Samsung Galaxy S2 Jelly Bean 4.1.2 XXLSJ. This method of rooting is more secure and simple. You don't need to install any insecure kernel and you don't need to use any third party tools, Just install the provided zip package from stock recovery.

We should thank to XDA senior member PhilZ for the zip package with a short time. The package contains root files , CWM6 and SuperSu.

Warning : Rooting will void phones Warrenty ! Rooting / Flashing may brick your phone ! We are not responsible for any damage do at your risk !

Note:
1. Backup Importent Data
2. Battery charge must be 60% or more

Root Galaxy S2 Jelly Bean 4.1.2 XXLSJ using zip package

1. Download 4.1.2 XXLSJ Root zip package from here (v3.75)
2. Copy the downloaded zip package XXLSJ-ROOT-CWM6.zip to external SD card.
3. Switch off your phone and wait till vibrate.
4. Boot in to stock recovery ( Volume up + Home + Power )
5. In recovery select apply update from external storage.

root galaxy s2 xxlsj recovery external storage

6. Select copied zip file XXLSJ-ROOT-CWM6.zip


7. After installation ....select reboot system now...

That's it...Now you are successfully rooted Galaxy S2 4.1.2 XXLSJ.

157 comments:

  1. Works a treat. the kernel is not overclockable but works perfect

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  2. Rooted successfully my sgs2 I91000...thnx bro....it helps lot..Kudos

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  3. Hi, I followed the instructions but when I try to apply update from external storage I get an error message that "/sdcard" not found. Indeed, my file is called "/storage/sdcard0/". Is there a way to fix this?

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  4. @misticgoddess
    Are you placed the file on external sdcard ?(not your phones internal memmory)...!if no, You must place the root zip in external sdcard.

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  5. is there any way to update from internal sd

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  6. Hi
    Only 2 people tested this method?
    I'm waiting for next estimates. PLEASE
    And ... How unrooting later if necessary?

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  7. Rooted successfully thank you very much.

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  8. Thank you
    !!!!!!!!!!

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  9. Hi, Rooted my S2, after using your Method of updating to Jellybean, so now the phone has Root but, unlike in the past, I cannot find CWM [Clockworkmod] file or folder--is it included in the Root package?? I would have thought so, since it is a CWM Zip file but I cannot find on my phone.

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  10. @above
    if you rooted using the method provided here... the root package also installs CWM ....check it by booting to recovery ( Volume up + Home + Power )

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  11. do i need to enable "usb debugging mode" before aooly this to my sgs 2 i9100???

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  12. Perfect!
    Thank you very much!

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  13. i am a newbie .. so what exactly is this Clockworkmod ? i hope it doesn't affects my actual version of android?

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  14. @Umer Khalid
    No need to enable USB debugging.

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  15. @Andrew
    Clockworkmod is a custome recovery for android ....it have more options than stock recovery...by default you are a Guest user of your mobile...rooting will convert you to Admin user

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  16. very thankful to you :) rooted successfully on my samsung galaxy s2 i9100

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  17. thnx very much....
    rooted without any problems

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  18. Works like a charm. Thanks a lot!

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  19. DID IT MY GALAXY S2 BUT NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THE EXTERNAL SD CARD WHAT DO I DO? HELP

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  20. @danilera
    None of here are facing any issue with SD card...i am not sure why its happened to you...try remove and reinsert...also go to settings-storage the mount sd card manually

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    1. can i just use the USB storage of the phone because i dnt have sd card?

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  21. does my phone need to be rooted first before, applying the above method?

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  22. @above
    What u mean by that....this method is for none rooted GS2 4.1.2 XXLSJ to root

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  23. Yup thats what I was asking, thanks. Guna give it a try!

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  24. After flashing the patch, SU is installed but I cant find CWM. Any help.

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  25. Oops...didnt see your reply to a smiliar comment like mine. Got it. My phone is now rooted and also no yellow triangle. Thanks :)

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  26. Thanks, my S2 is now rooted.
    Funcionou na perfeição.
    Obrigado

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  27. hihi.. i don't know why my phone now stuck there~ when starting my phone no respond keep looking the samsung galaxy s2 I9100.. is that fail to root??

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  28. How long does it take to root?
    why would you need 60% battery?

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  29. Hi guys, I just rooted my S2 I9100 following the instruction and voila, if phone doesn't ask you to reboot after file install just pull battery out and put it back in and turn it on.

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  30. how do i get my sim unlocked again ? :( tried s_unlock....used to work

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  31. my phone is not starting after update..can anyone help

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  32. @how do i get my sim unlocked again ?
    try to use app below...
    GalaxSimUnlock

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  33. @my phone is not starting after update..
    In recovery wipe data and wipe cache ...restart

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  34. buddy its not working..any other ideas..Thanks in advance

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  35. @above
    Bro...root file updated..try the updated file

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  36. Hello sir
    How to unroot it afterwards if needed..and my s2 is factory unlocked, i checked it via code..is there any chance of getting it locked by rooting...
    Plz respond.

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  37. @Lovekesh Ramawat
    Dear bro..
    In my knowledge rooting will not block any sim....i don't have a unroot file for XXLSJ if i get one i will post soon....before root using the above zip make sure that you are on GS2 4.1.2 XXLSJ.

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  38. do you need to buy an sd card?

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  39. @sabeer sas
    Hello sir,i successfully rooted my sgs2 without any problem.
    Heartly thanks for this easy method and your support ..
    God bless you..merry christmas.

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  40. Simply Superb , you done a great job dude ...kudos...keep it up

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  41. Hi All , i see some problems after upgrade , mainly the Battery is not charging via USB , And battery drains very fast , 3G surfing very slow ....

    trying to find out how to unroot ....

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  42. mmm @parupalli
    dont have your problems but i think the battery issue your saying that its not charging is only happening with me.... 3g network awesome and fast

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  43. music player not working after rooting...done everything required ...help plz!!!

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  44. Great - I'm now rooted. I tried rooting via this kernel but via Odin and so I have the yellow triangle but the actual root didn't work that way for some reason. However, following your instructions, I am definitely rooted now. Thanks :)

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  45. do i need to intalls busy box? bec.there is a warning when i launch the lucky patcher? pls.help.....

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  46. hihi.. i don't know why my phone now stuck there~ when starting my phone no respond keep looking the samsung galaxy s2 I9100.. is that fail to root??

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  47. do wipe data and cache in recovery....if not working ....flash ROM via ODIN

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  48. Does this root files applicable to GS2 with ICS 4.0.4? Thanks.

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  49. The root download link http://www.mediafire.com/?jhyg5n7dhsee336 is dead, please upload new root download link....Thanks

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  50. @Wawatoza
    Bro...I am checked the link ...its working ...please check back

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  51. Hi, my s2 is running 4.0.3. can i root my phone by following this process?

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  52. please guys help.. its not even going into recovery mode.. i am pressing volumeup+home+power buttons its just displaying samsung logo and its not getting switch on.. please help.. please// my dad ll screw me.. plz guys i beg u

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  53. @above
    Bro...if you can't go to recovery....flash a new stock ROM using ODIN ...

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  54. @ABDUL BAKY
    No you can't use this root file for 4.0.3... it for 4.1.2 XXLSJ...

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  55. It worked for me. Thanks a lot!
    Greetings from Brazil! =]

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  56. previously i installed 4.0.4 through odin, will it work for ma mobile.... thanks

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  57. @Anonymous
    no you can't use it...its only for 4.1.2

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  58. what about 4.1.2 xxls6 ???? can i use this method plz answer me quickly

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  59. Will this work with my Samsung Epic 4g Touch running 4.1.2?? Plz reply

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  60. I have s2 shv e120l Korean phone. Can I root 4.1.2 on it? I also have sms issues with this phone. No called id with incoming text messages and only 80 character texts. Do you have anything that will fix that?

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  61. What version of S2 is this root for? Will it work for all or just some?

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  62. The rooting works great.

    I cry my ass out though that, after upgrading from ICS to Jelly Bean i lost all my invaluable Memos.....

    I would so much appreciate ANY help, but as far as i have read there is no hope in this.

    Happy new year folks.

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  63. @Zach Perez
    Its not for Epic 4G...its for only Galaxy s2 4.1.2 XXLSJ

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  64. @elfar20093
    Did you mean xxls6 modem....? check your firmware version and if its PDA showing I9100XXLSJ then you can use this.

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  65. Dear Sabeer,


    Thanks for your information but if i update my phone to 4.1.2 XXLSJ by following your instruction, then root it. will it be ok?

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  66. I am new to phone modification and I recently bought a Galaxy S2 HD LTE. I've only used the phone for 5 days and I haven't done any modification on it yet. I would like to know if I can use this for my phone. I've been looking online the past few days and I saw something that says you can't root 4.1.2 if you don't have model# I9100. I don't have that model. I have model SHV-E120L. I don't want to damage my phone. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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  67. hello there i got sgs2 jelly bean I9100XXLS6 4.1.2 and i want to root it well this way work on my phone thank u

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  68. @Rome
    You cant use this on your model....its only for Galaxy S2 i9100 4.1.2 XXLSJ.

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  69. @abdalsalam abukaraki
    If you are on the mentioned firmware and GS2 i9100, then you can use this file....?

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  70. it isnt happening to my phone. it got stuck at the samsung logo.it isnt getting restarted .what do i do?
    how to flash the rom via odin? what is it?

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  71. The same way you flashed to jelly bean 4.1.2 ....please reply which version you want to flash on phone...? i will share the link....

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  72. does it work on the baseband: I1900XXLS6 ?

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  73. @Kovács Péter Dávid
    No bro...you can't

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  74. Hey whats up guys, i'm brazilian and after updating my phone will not turn over, introduces the Samsung Galaxy SII, and shuts down again.

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  75. @Julio Cezar Silva
    Did you applied the root file on the same version i am mentioned above...? that is Galaxy S2 I9100 Android 4.1.2 XXLSJ

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  76. thanks Sabeer sas..work great on my s2.feels like a new phone.

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  77. Rootet Successfuly!!!!

    Thanks

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  78. My phone is on 4.0.3 I rooted now it's black, it won't open!!!!! HELP!

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  79. @Christian Abellana
    This root is only for 4.1.2 ...! But don't worry you can recover your phone ..! Flash a stock ROM using Odin...if you don't know about flashing...reply me with your phone and country details

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  80. do i need to dwnload google play software from diffrent file or it is included in dis firmware ?

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  81. You don't need to download play store separately...it included in this ROM

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  82. Hi,

    Please help.

    My android version was 4.0.3 and i have done the steps given by you aboeve. Unfortunately my phone is not working it shows the samsung screen and then goes off.

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  83. How do i copy zip package to external sd card

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  84. @Kishan Sharraf
    Its for Galaxy S2 I9100 4.1.2 XXLSJ

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  85. @divyanshu
    Bro...as i mentioned it is only for Galaxy S2 I9100 Android 4.1.2 XXLSJ...you are installed on wrong version....but don't worry simply follow the steps in the below link and flash the ROM
    Galaxy S2 Official Android 4.1.2

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  86. @שירן
    To copy to SD card ...connect your phone to PC and copy.

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  87. How can I screen capture my mobile using this updated version to my galaxy s2? Home button + Power button doesn work. Even +\- volume rocker + power button doesnt work. Please help me on this. Thanks.

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  88. can one unroot the phone easily if required in future?

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  89. @zak saibal
    press and hold the home+power combo for a couple of seconds

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  90. @Soli Engineer
    I don't have a unroot file for this firmware...but you can unroot by flashing the stock ROM using ODIN

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  91. My s2 is already rooted(Ver: 4.0.4) can i install jelly bean?

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  92. @guru
    Yes you can flash Jelly bean on rooted 4.0.4 ...this post does not contain any jelly bean file...the zip provided in this post is to root jellybean 4.1.2 xxlsj so don't install this zip on your 4.0.4

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  93. Can you help on, What steps i shall follow to install Jellybean on rooted 4.0.4?

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  94. @guru
    For jellybean 4.1.2 xwls8 your phone must be Galaxy S2 I9100 international version otherwise don't flash it.
    Here is the Guide

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  95. Hi again, im also having a problem when i try to copy the file to my external sd card..... i keep getting an error............ device may be disconnected or not supported......... im running w7 32 bit and i hv samsung usb utilities installed........ can i get a little advice on this.......... thanks

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  96. @anand sankar
    Redownload the zip...copy using Airdroid...and try again...also make sure that your phone is Galaxy S2 i9100 and Android version 4.1.2 XXLSJ

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  97. @sabeer thanks for the info......... i reflashed with i9100UHMS8 for international version and roote it from isyah.... works fine now... including su..... but i still go a problem when i connect phone via usb..... i get message on my phone" no software detected on pc that could read your device" i have the latest usb drivers, kies and wondershare running..... "kies deffinate not reading via usb but working over wifi" do u hv a possible fix?

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  98. do u have adobe flash player ? alot of sites are not html5 especially those sports channel......... will be nice to stream once again............ :)

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  99. @anand sankar
    1. for flash ...try firefox and Boat browser ...
    2. To fix connectivity remove allready added device from Device manager.

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  100. @sabeer........ thanks will try....... wats the best battery app to use....... im currently running juice defender pro but not sure if its the best im still loosing too much power @ low user rate.........

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  101. Thanks Sabeer, just rooted by following this method. working just fine

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  102. Hey, my ver is 4.0.3 ...do I or can I at least update to 4.1.2 or will jelly bean update automatically? Will it work if I install jelly bean or will it just destroy my device? Thanks.

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  103. @Sevodax
    Share your device full info model,baseband etc

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  104. GT-I9100, 4.0.3, I9100XXLPS, 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7-CL340913 dpi@DELL 134 #3, IML74K.XWLP7. Model, Ver., Baseband, Kernel, Build.

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  105. @Sevodax
    root file provided in this post is only for 4.1.2 XXLSJ....for your phones root download the zip from below link...i am not tested it do at your risk
    4.0.3 XWLP7 root file

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  106. Worked like a charm.
    My phone is XXLS8 though, but this one went straight through leaving my phone rooted with all functions intact.
    If there's anything I should be aware of using this, please tell me.

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  107. do i really have to backup all my stuff before rooting? :O

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  108. @jere
    Its not compulsory...but why take risk ?

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  109. done, thank you for the easiest way to root my phone.

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  110. WOW that was so easy to do it took 1min to install update.
    Works fine and im now rooted ;)
    Thanx alot iou a drink for that.
    Regards wayne

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  111. Hi sabeer sas
    Follow your rooting tread - great work! I've just updated to baseband 4.1.2 (...)XXMS2. Do you have any idea about this rooting working on this particular update or do I have to wait for a new specific update for XXMS2?
    Thanks MSK

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  112. @MSK
    bro...give me the full details..include the build number..

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  113. Sabeer bhai m a gr8 fan of u plz help me unfortunatly middle of my s2 formating system stopped. after that my phone shows """internal usb storage blank or has unsupported filesystem""".
    external usb working..whn i connect to PC its not recognizing internal storafe when i hit format it shows no disk... i dnt need data but my 16GB internal storage shud work..otherwise camera and some apps not working..
    thnx in advance..
    waiting for ur reply....
    i know this is not d ryt place to post this plz help me...

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  114. @Tagorett
    bro...go to Settings->Storage and Click Erase Internal SD Card ....

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  115. hey sabeer,
    i have 16GB S2......do i need to buy 16GB EXTERNAL SD CARD in order to perform root??
    plz reply soon

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  116. @karan gurkaran
    To install root via default recovery you need an external SD card...the method i am provided here is via recovery so you need an external SD..also you can install root by flashing kernal via ODIN ...but this method is safer than that....before install this root make sure that you have the same vesrion i am mentioned here

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  117. As per @MSK looking to root XXMS2

    Baseband version = I9100XXMS2

    Kernel version = 3.0.31 - 1156082
    dpi@DELL175 #3
    SMP PREEMPT Mon Apr 22 16:13:38
    KST 2013

    Build number = JZO54K.I9100XWLSS

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  118. @Peter Watson
    Root for XWLSS

    According to the developer the previous version of this root have a boot loop issue and he fixed it in the current version...i am not tested.. do at your risk.

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  119. As salam o alikum can I use this root on 1900XXLS6 ??? Please reply

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  120. @Mohmmad Alialiali
    Va alaikum assalam...did you mean I9100XXLS6 ?....check the build number if its XXLSJ then you can use it.

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  121. Thanks my brother. . Its no XXLSJ....its version is XXLS6.. do u hvae any link 4 tht.. :)

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  122. @Mohmmad Alialiali
    Bro... I didn't get one XXLS6 ...please share the full firmware details ..(Model Number , Android version , Baseband version and Build Number )

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  123. Model Number:GT-19100
    Android Version:4.1.2
    Baseband Version:19100XXLS6
    Build Number:JZO54K.19100XXLS6

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  124. And bro one another problem I hv .. on my S2 its turns off itself when on standby... while playing games or using apps niyhing happens. . But when just I lock my phone or its on standby it turns off twice or more times in a week ...Any solution u hv??? Thanks. .. Jaza ka Allah

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  125. @Mohmmad Alialiali
    Bro...i am searched root for XXLS6 build but didn't found the specific one...but according to some devs you can use the XXLSJ root in XXLS6 as both have same baseband(XXLS6).

    Your phone hangs may because of any third party app or deep sleep issue...backup your device and do a hard reset...it may fix the issue...if not flash the latest official ROM for your country using ODIN....if you can't find give me your country details i will send you the specific one.

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  126. Hi.. sabeer I tired many times of hard reset from recovery mode .. still the same problem is there. ..how to flash latest official version ROM.. my country is uae.. United Arab Emirates. .. im already running jellybean ..so how I will update latest one pls tell me with full instructions. . Thnx... I will try to root then I will let you know

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  127. Thanx .. bro rooted hv been done... thanx again brother. .. now I want to ask u can u install the nexus 4.2.2 mod on my device. . Which u hv given on your nxt post. ..maybe tht will help me on sleep issue

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  128. @Mohmmad Alialiali
    Yes bro you can install the Super Nexus 4.2.2 .... or if you want to install Official 4.1.2 for UAE download the firmware from below and flash using ODIN
    4.1.2 XWLSD

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    1. Thnxx..but how to install this firmware. .. pls tell me with instruction.. so I will replace with mine firmware which I have

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  129. @Mohmmad Alialiali
    If you want to install Super nexus ROM you don't need to flash the 4.1.2 firmware...simply install the Super Nexus by following the post.

    Or If you want to install 4.1.2 download the firmware from the link i am provided in the previous comment and follow the below links post from the 2nd step.

    Odin Flash Guide

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  130. hi.. sabeer i want root link for uae rom firmware
    4.1.2 XWLSD can i isntall the root from the xwls8

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  131. @Mohmmad Alialiali
    Download the root zip for 4.1.2 XWLSD from the below link ...its previous version had a bootloop issue..according to developer (philz) he fixed the issue in this version.

    root 4.1.2 XWLSD

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  132. assalamolikum
    my phone is having these details can i use this
    model no gt-i9100
    android version
    4.1.2
    baseband version
    i9100xxls6
    kernel version
    3.0.31 jeboo_kernel_v1.2a+none@ubuntu #26
    smp preempt mon jan 28 22:48:56 est2013
    build number
    jzo54k.19100xxlsj

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  133. @taher ahmed
    wa alaikum assalam...yes bro you can use this root in your version.

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  134. assalamu alaikum
    i recently updated my s2 lock screen not working how can i fix it
    Model Number:GT-19100
    Android Version:4.1.2
    Baseband Version:19100XXLS8
    Build Number:JZO54K.19100XWLSD

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  135. @zubair ali
    wa alaikum assalam...to fix the lock screen problem follow the steps in the below link.

    Fix Lock screen problem in Samsung Galaxy S2

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  136. hai sabeer
    now i hadve downloaded root explorer
    when i open the efs it is showing (your device dosent appear to be rooted) what to do next
    please help me

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  137. @zubair ali
    did you root your mobile?

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  138. hey i have used ur details n do all.,,.,.
    bt after intsalation reboot bt no lock screen n power off buttons ,.,.,.,. plz help me as earlyy as possible

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  139. @Tom Cruize
    i am shared a link to fix the lock screen problem ... scroll 3 comments down then you will get the link

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  140. Hi, I have the XXMS2 version, can I still use the file above?

    Thanks.

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  141. @Julien Blanc
    No bro its only for XXLSJ

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  142. Hi sabeer, i have flashed my stock S2. but the Phone is locked in the samsung galaxy sreen. in recovery mode the external sd card can't be mount.
    How can instal a new rom??
    Thanks

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  143. @Roger
    Reboot to recovery ... do wipe data...wipe cache ...restart

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  144. Could you please tell the XDA link where I can choose the right file for my phone?
    Thanks in advance.

    GT-I9100 = International unlocked

    Android 4.0.4:
    Current firmware version : PDA:LPW / PHONE:LQ6 / CSC:LP6 (XSA)
    Latest firmware version : PDA:LSH / PHONE:LS9 / CSC:LSA (XSA)

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  145. @Bill Admond
    Send the full baseband version and build number

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