How To Root The Samsung Galaxy Core 2 (SM-G355H)

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This guide will show you how to root the popular Samsung Galaxy Core 2 (SM-G355H) phone from Samsung.

Disclaimer: FlexiSPY is not responsible for rooting the Android device in any way. Before performing any of these steps make sure you back up your Android device completely.

Rooting is done entirely by you at your own risk.

What is needed to root the Samsung Galaxy Core 2 (SM-G355H)?

In order to root the Samsung Galaxy Core 2 (SM-G355H) you will need the following.

The Samsung Galaxy Core 2 (SM-G355H) you want to root in your hand.
A PC

Step 1 – Download the Samsung Galaxy Core 2 (SM-G355H) root package

Now that we have installed the Samsung Galaxy Core 2 (SM-G355H) USB drivers and downloaded Odin we now need to download the root package to be used for the rooting process.

You can download the Samsung Galaxy Core 2 (SM-G355H) root package from here.

Save it in an easy to find location on your PC such as the desktop. Do not extract it.

Step 2 – Copy the root package to the device

Connect the device to your PC. Copy the root file you downloaded in step 1 to an easy to find location on the device such as the Downloads folder.

Step 3 – Root the Samsung Galaxy Core 2 (SM-G355H)

We now need to put it in to recovery mode.

Make sure the device is powered off completely
Hold down Volume Up + Home + Power together until the phone turns on again and boots in to recovery mode.

Once the phone has booted in to recovery mode go to Install zip from SD card (External Storage).

Browse to the root zip package you just copied to the phone and then install it and wait for it to finish.

Once done go back to the main recovery menu and reboot the phone.

Once the phone reboots you should see the SuperSU application meaning that you have successfully rooted the device.

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61 responses to “How To Root The Samsung Galaxy Core 2 (SM-G355H)”

April 9, 2015

ram yaj

Is there a way to root samsung j1 (sm-j100f)

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1. April 10, 2015
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  We’ll look into it!
  
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  1. June 30, 2015
    
    TINKU
    
    hii……….
    I wants to root my Samsung galaxy core 2 SM-G355H
    NOW CAN I ROOT MY PHONE BY THIS TRICK?
    
    Reply
    1. June 30, 2015
      
      FlexiSPYBlog
      
      We haven’t been able to find a guide for this. You can try using our rooting partners though, they may be able to root your phone – http://bitly.com/flexiroot
      
      Reply
April 18, 2015

lordryoko

I just wanted to thank you guys for this. I have the Core 2 that recently updated and I lost root. This method was what I did last time and it worked again this time, although I think the file has changed but anyways I am rooted again…..thanks a whole bunch 🙂

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1. April 20, 2015
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  Awesome!
  
  Reply
May 1, 2015

Hollow Kane Pistan

Can my samsung be rooted? Samsung Galaxy core 2 (SM-G355HN) thanks 🙂

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1. May 14, 2015
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  Should be able to!
  
  Reply
May 11, 2015

David W Fitts Sr.

Once the phone is rooted, can the backed up files be restored to the phone? Will a restore return any and all apps and associated data that may have been deleted during the root process? Is there any particular backup/restore app you recommend?

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1. May 14, 2015
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  Yes, once the phone is rooted you can backup and restore without any problems. Rooting doesn’t delete any data from the phone.
  
  Reply
July 12, 2015

Aidan Yeoh

Hey,I kinda need help with it i cant transfer the files to my device.Any clue why is it happening?

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1. July 13, 2015
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  You should be trying to transfer the files to an sd card within the phone. Have you made sure it’s mounted? If so can you tell us what the error message that you get is?
  
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  1. July 19, 2015
    
    Aidan Yeoh
    
    It keeps saying ”Failed to Move” and even with Astro file manager it says that .What i did was find the file through ”My Files” then found that file then moved it to the sd card and that message pops up
    
    Reply
July 28, 2015

Imran Gazi

Can I root my ph without pc

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1. July 28, 2015
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  No, you’ll need to be running on Windows. You can run windows on MAC though, so we’d suggest that you do that if you want to root the phone.
  
  Reply
2. August 13, 2015
  
  Aman
  
  yah.!!u can root ur phn without pc but u can’t flash clockworkmode recovery in ur phn without pc
  
  Reply
August 3, 2015

Vishva Shukla

i downloaded the root package on my samsung galaxy core 2. Now what shall i do

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August 14, 2015

FlexiSPYBlog

We suggest that you try using perfectroot – http://www.spyphonereview.com/recommends/perfectroot/

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August 31, 2015

FlexiSPYBlog

We’re not sure..

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August 31, 2015

FlexiSPYBlog

Make sure the device is powered off completely
Hold down Volume down + Home + Power together until the phone turns on again and boots into download mode

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August 31, 2015

FlexiSPYBlog

That means that you are in download mode which is the incorrect mode to be on. it should be in recovery mode.

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August 31, 2015

FlexiSPYBlog

Only if the model number is the one mentioned in our guide..

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1. August 31, 2015
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  Please contact our rooting partners at perfect root who will be able to do a paid rooting service for you – http://www.spyphonereview.com/recommends/perfectroot/
  
  Reply
October 4, 2015

Nilotpal Sarkar

Not able to copy the root file to the device as am not able find it under My Computer. Please help. Initially it was connected automatically but after formatting my PC it is not connecting. Please suggest.

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1. October 5, 2015
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  Hi Nilotpal,
  
  unfortunately we don’t have the answer for you, but there is a possible solution.
  
  We advise you to talk with our rooting partners, and ask them if your phone model can be rooted.
  
  They should be able to help you out.
  
  Reply
October 20, 2015

FlexiSPYBlog

There is always a risk of the phone being bricked, and there are some methods of unbricking. Please remember that you’re doing this at your own risk.

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October 28, 2015

gandhi

my phone always goes into download mode how do i change this

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1. October 28, 2015
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  Does it go into download mode as soon as you turn it on?
  
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November 2, 2015

FlexiSPYBlog

Are you referring to the rooting process?

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January 12, 2016

FlexiSPYBlog

What Recovery do you have installed? Is it the Samsung one that came with the phone or is something custom like ClockWorkMod?

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March 9, 2016

FlexiSPYBlog

Hi Sagar, is there a problem you’ve encountered in our guide?

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March 23, 2016

saugata

I do the all….. but after reboot do not find any change of internal memory size….plz ans..

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1. March 25, 2016
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  Do you see the SuperSU icon or not?
  
  Reply
May 12, 2016

Lokesh patidar

In step 3 recovery mode by using volume + or –

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1. May 13, 2016
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  Hi Lokesh,
  
  Press the Volume Up button – > Power – > and Home together as the phone is turning on.
  
  Reply
May 25, 2016

FlexiSPYBlog

Hi Crusher,

You can download the tool from here: http://www.spyphonereview.com/rooting-tools/

Give it a try and let us know how it goes!

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July 6, 2016

FlexiSPYBlog

Hi Kd,

Could you give us a bit more information on the problem that you’re having?

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July 6, 2016

FlexiSPYBlog

HI Rohit,

Your data should not be erased, however we recommend that you backup your phone anyways – just as good practice.

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July 20, 2016

FlexiSPYBlog

You should’ve put the zip file onto the internal memory of the phone before you reboot.

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July 20, 2016

FlexiSPYBlog

Hi Akshit,

If you’re inside recovery mode already, and you flashed the root file, afterwards you should have a back button on the screen. Tap that button to go to the main menu, and then tap the reboot option.

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July 31, 2016

Parbat Leem Boo

After applying from sd card .. what i should do?? Pls tell me

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1. August 29, 2016
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  Did you flash the zip file? If yes, and it was successful, just restart the phone and it should be rooted 🙂
  
  Reply
August 29, 2016

FlexiSPYBlog

It’s not always possible to un-root – it comes down to the device that you’re wanting to un-root. As far as changing the SD card, that’s not a problem.

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1. August 29, 2016
  
  SutekiSenpai
  
  I see. Thanks ^_^
  
  Reply
  1. September 1, 2016
    
    FlexiSPYBlog
    
    Happy to help!
    
    Reply
September 14, 2016

FlexiSPYBlog

Glad to hear it!

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September 15, 2016

puru

is it safe????????????

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1. September 23, 2016
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  Many people were able to root their phone using this guide, but no guarantees.
  
  Reply
October 30, 2016

Motasim Mahadi Ifty

when i press Volume Up + Home + Power then there are many options saying that volume up for above and low for down

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1. November 1, 2016
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  We’re not really sure what you mean, could you elaborate?
  
  Reply
October 31, 2016

Numan Sabir

When I entered in recovery mode it is saying that no commands & also no option for Install Zip from SD Card

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1. November 1, 2016
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  Hey Numan, did you flash a custom recovery? If not you’ll need to do that. Then, you’ll have the option to install from an SD card.
  
  Reply
November 7, 2016

FlexiSPYBlog

Make sure you’ve used the correct SuperSU Zip file doing the rooting process. If not, you won’t get the icon.

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January 16, 2017

FlexiSPYBlog

Hi Abu, thanks for writing in. Unfortunately, there’s always a risk when rooting your phone. You can minimize the risk by having our team of rooting experts root your phone for you. To learn more about our installation service, click the following link. https://www.flexispy.com/en/flexispy-remote-installation-service.htm

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1. January 16, 2017
  
  Abu Sharp
  
  Thanks for your reply bro
  
  Reply
February 15, 2017

FlexiSPYBlog

Hi Naveen. Sorry to hear this. If you don’t find SuperSU, the device is not fully rooted as you mentioned. Let us know what part of the guide you got stuck on.

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May 18, 2017

FlexiSPYBlog

Hi Lakshya,

As noted above, we no longer maintain rooting guides on our blog which means your phone may not be compatible with the steps listed here. To ensure proper installation on the target device, we recommend checking out our installation service which you can learn more about here: https://www.flexispy.com/en/flexispy-remote-installation-service-standalone.htm

Best regards,
Nathan

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July 23, 2017

Bhandari Technical

Hi

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1. August 15, 2017
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  Hi there,
  
  How can we help you?
  
  Reply
September 15, 2017

shahid emmoz

Hi sir I can’t install the zip I am allredy installed but now not availabe on core 2

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1. September 18, 2017
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  Hi Shahid,
  
  Thanks for writing and sorry to hear you are having some difficulty installing the software. Please note that we no longer maintain the phone rooting guides due to constantly changing mobile device technology. We recommend taking advantage of our worry-free installation service (https://www.flexispy.com/en/flexispy-remote-installation-service-standalone.htm#). There you can speak with a member of our installation team who can help you install our software remotely.
  
  Reply

How To Root The Samsung Galaxy Core 2 (SM-G355H)

What is needed to root the Samsung Galaxy Core 2 (SM-G355H)?

Step 1 – Download the Samsung Galaxy Core 2 (SM-G355H) root package

Step 2 – Copy the root package to the device

Step 3 – Root the Samsung Galaxy Core 2 (SM-G355H)

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