T-Mobile Galaxy S II gets the root treatment

Another one bites the dust. Just over a week after Samsung’s Galaxy S II debuted on T-Mobile, the tireless denizens of RootzWiki have delivered a root method for the lust-worthy phone. You can head over to the Galaxy S II Developer forum to download and apply it for yourself. Rooted Android – it’s the only way to fly!

As far as Samsung root methods go, this one’s pretty typical. You’ll need Samsung’s Kies software and a custom tool called ODIN, then you use some recovery and Windows command line magic to make it happen. The process shouldn’t daunt any advanced Android users, but those of you who are used to one-click methods might want to hold off. As a bonus, you’ll first install the flexible ClockworkMod recovery system, paving the way for oodles of custom ROMs down the line.

It goes without saying that moments after you Google “root” on your phone your warranty is void, so if you’re harboring doubts about diving into the darker side of Android, you might want to hold off. If you’re sure about rooting, it couldn’t hurt to track down a full recovery method just in case. Backups via Kies and Nandroid are good safety measures.

Device Specifications and Information

Device Info

Device Name : Galaxy S II (T-Mobile)

Manufactuer : Samsung

Carrier : T-Mobile

Announced Date : August 31, 2011

Release Date : October 12, 2011

Also Known As : Hercules

Display

• Screen Size : 4.52 Inch
• Resolution : 480x800
• Screen Type : Super AMOLED Plus

Dimension & Weight

• Height : 5.11 Inch
• Width : 2.71 Inch
• Depth : 0.37 Inch
• Weight : 135 Grams

Battery & Power

Battery Type:
• Lithium Ion

• Battery Capacity : 1850 mAh
• Talk Time : NA
• Stand By Time : 167 hours

Software

Android OS:
• 2.3.x

Audio Playback:
• AAC
• AAC+
• AMR
• MID
• MP3
• WAV
• WMA

Video Playback:
• h.263
• h.264 / AVC
• 3GP

Messaging:
• SMS
• MMS

Hardware

CPU : Qualcomm APQ8060

CPU Clock Speed : 1500 Mhz

Core : 2

Ram : 1024 MB

Internal Storage : 16.384 GB

Front Facing Camera :

Camera Resolution :8 MP

External Storage:
• MicroSD
• MicroSDHC

Camera Features:
• Auto focus
• Flash
• 1080p Video Recording

Sensors:
• Accelerometer
• Ambient light
• Proximity

QWERTY :

Cellular Network

Network Technology:
• GSM

GSM Band:
• 850
• 900
• 1800
• 1900

Device Connectivity

Wi-Fi:
• 802.11b
• 802.11g
• 802.11n

Bluetooth:
• Bluetooth 3.0

Location Features:
• Compass
• GPS
• Cellular location
• Wi-Fi location

FM Radio :

NFC :

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