We wrote about how you can install Android 4.0.4 ZCLPL on Galaxy S2. We hope the firmware is running smooth for you without any problems. After several requests, here is the root method for ZCLPL build for Galaxy S2 on Android 4.0.4. The following guide will root your device on this specific build.
Official firmwares remove previous root access and you always have to install root again (CF-Root) after flashing a new stock firmware.
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Make sure you have installed all your USB drivers for the Samsung Galaxy S I to connect it with the computer. Download Samsung Galaxy S2 USB drivers! Apart from just the USB drivers, there are a few more things that you need to take care of.
1. You need to enable USB debugging mode. This helps to connect your Android phone with the PC. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging.
2. Your phone battery should be 80-85% charged. If your phone goes off suddenly because of battery, during flashing ROMs or installing mods and updates — your phone might go dead permanently. See here: How to Check Battery Percentage.
3. Backup all your important data that you might need as soon as your flash a new ROM, or make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. See below on how to backup data:
- Backup your SMS messages. How? –> How to Backup/Restore SMS Messages.
- Backup Contacts, Gmail and Google Data. How? –> Sync with Google Sync.
- Backup Call History. How? –> How to Backup Call History.
- Backup WhatsApp Messages. How? –> How to Backup/Restore WhatsApp Messages.
- Backup APN Settings: GPRS, 3G, MMS Settings.
Data can also be backed up using Samsung KIES for their devices, but if you backup data manually, you get more options what top choose from and it is very easy to move data across Android devices from different manufacturers, i.e moving Samsung Galaxy Note backup data to HTC One X.
4. Your phone should be factory unlocked. Additional instructions for locked Android devices will be added in the tutorial for unlocking devices.
Now, let’s proceed with the tutorial on the next page and root your phone to the latest Galaxy S2 I9100 4.0.4 firmware.
How to Root Android 4.0.4 ZCLPL on Galaxy S2 I9100
We have put together a detailed step-by-step instructions guide on how to root Samsung Galaxy S II on Android 4.0.4 ZCLPL ICS. If you are used to installing official updates through ODIN on Samsung Galaxy devices, then this should not be any different for you. Please read every line carefully.
To Remember:
- This tutorial is only for Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100. Please don’t try this on any other variants of the phone.
- This tutorial will not wipe out your data, but still please backup all your data as given above.
Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:
Step 1 – Download CF-Root for I9100ZCLPL for Galaxy S2 to your computer and extract the zip file.
Step 2 – Download ODIN v1.85 (if needed) which will help you to install Android 4.0.4 on Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100.
Step 3 – Switch off your phone. Now go to Download Mode on your phone. How? Press and hold the Volume Down + Home buttons together, and then press the Power button till you see the construction Android robot and a triangle. Press Power again to confirm to enter into Download Mode.
Step 4 – Make sure you have your Galaxy S2 USB drivers installed on your computer.
Step 5 – Open ODIN on your computer. Connect your phone to your computer while your phone is in the Download Mode.
Step 6 – If your phone is connected successfully, one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number. This step might take some time.
Step 7 – Click on ‘PDA’ and select the “.TAR” file from the extracted ZIP file in Step 1.
NOTE: In ODIN, do not touch any other options anywhere. Leave everything as it is.
Step 10 – Now click on the Start button in ODIN. Installation process will start and would take a few minutes to complete.
Step 11 – After the installation is completed, your phone will restart. After you see the home screen, unplug your phone from the computer.
That’s it. Your Samsung Galaxy S II has now been rooted on Android 4.0.4 build ZCLPL software update. Go to Settings > About phone to verify.
If you run into any problems, feel free to drop us a comment below and we will reply you back ASAP with the fix or the solution to your problem.
