How To Root OnePlus 2 [100% Working]

Tanmoy Das

9 years ago

The Flagship killer OnePlus 2 recently launched on giant eCommerce site Amazon. Still, many people are out of reach of this phone due to the limitation of the invite. OnePlus 2 is successor of OnePlus One which still a great phone. Now if you own a OnePlus 2 and you want root your OnePlus 2 to get root access on your OnePlus 2 then you are at perfect place. Today I am going to tell you how to root OnePlus 2. Rooting process always varies from device to device, but before we proceed to root OnePlus 2 make sure you know properly about the pros and cons of rooting and make a backup of your files. Just do a Google and know about rooting android device better.

Disclaimer : By attempting any of the processes listed in this thread you accept full responsibility for your actions. I will not be held responsible if your device stops working, catches fire, or turns into a hipster and claims to have been modified before it was cool.

Rooting OnePlus 2 is very a long process so sit back and relax and read the whole article before doing any steps. Here is a roadmap to root OnePlus 2.

How To Root OnePlus 2 [100% Working]

NOTE: Backup all your files like photos, video, mp3 including contacts, SMS etc to your computer as unlocking the OnePlus 2 Bootloader will completely wipe/delete all files on the device in step B.

A. Download tools

Download OnePlus2 ToolBox.zip

Download Oneplus+2+TWRP+Recovery.zip

Download UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip

Download 15 seconds ADB Installer (9.1 MB)

B. Driver Installation on OnePlus 2

Unzip OnePlus2 ToolBox.zip

Install OnePlus_USB_Drivers_Setup.exe. Now restart your PC, then connect your OnePlus 2 to PC and it will recognize automatically.

C. Install ADB on Your PC

Run the adb-setup-1.3.exe file, now you will see a command prompt
Just type Y and hit enter to all the prompts until you get All done like this

Once it’s properly installed the windows will automatically close.

D. Enable USB debugging and OEM Unlocking

Go to Settings > About phone, and then tap ‘Build number’ 7 times or until you get the message ‘You’re now a developer!’.
Go back to Settings, choose ‘Developer options’. Find the ‘USB debugging’ option and enable it.
In the ‘Developer Option’ you will also find the ‘OEM Unlocking’ option, just enable it. It will ask for your PIN/Screen unlock code to enable it.

E. Unlock Your Bootloader

Connect your OnePlus 2 to your PC via USB cable
Once you connect to PC, you will get a pop up on your OnePlus 2
Just tick the “Always allow from this computer ” check box and tap OK
Open any folder in your PC
Inside the folder, hold “Shift” Key then right click and select “Open command Windows here”
Power off your phone then boot into fastboot mode by pressing the power + volume up simultaneously.
Connect your phone to your PC via USB cable.
Now in command prompt type and hit enter

fastboot devices
If everything fine it will show your device serial number like this otherwise install adb drivers
Now type this command and hit enter

fastboot oem unlock
It will take some time to unlock, during this process neither touch your phone nor your PC.
The Phone will boot up in a new screen, just choose Yes by using Volume Key for navigation and power button to select
Now the phone will reboot automatically
Disconnect your Phone from PC

F. Check Bootloader Unlocked or not

Power off your phone then boot into fastboot mode by pressing the Power + Volume up simultaneously.
Connect your phone to your PC via USB cable.
Now in command prompt type

fastboot oem device-info
It will show show like this with true tag

G. How To Install TWRP Recovery On OnePlus 2 and Flash SuperSu.zip

Enable USB debugging of your OnePlus 2
Transfer UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip from your PC to Phone
Power off your phone then boot into fastboot mode by pressing the Power + Volume up simultaneously
Connect your phone to your PC via USB cable.
Unzip Oneplus+2+TWRP+Recovery.ZIP file in your PC
Open Oneplus+2+TWRP+Recovery folder
Rename the Oneplus+2+TWRP+Recovery.img file to this name: op2-twrp.img
Inside this(Oneplus+2+TWRP+Recovery) folder, hold “Shift” Key then right click and select “Open command Windows here” to open the command prompt
Again, check whether fastboot is working or not by typing this command and hit enter

fastboot devices
It will return some serials mean its ok! We can proceed
Now type this command and hit enter to flash TWRP recovery

fastboot flash recovery op2-twrp.img
Once the process has completed unplug the device and don’t switch it on
Now Press and hold POWER + VOL down button simultaneously until the device boots. When the OnePlus logo shows up, release the Power and keep holding down VOL DOWN until TWRP boots.
Tap on Install
Browse and select UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
Swipe to confirm the flash
Once done do Wipe Dalvik & Cache then tap on Reboot System To Restart
Your OnePlus 2 is now rooted.
To check whether OnePlus 2 has root access or not, just go to Google Play Store and install Root Checker and run it.