How to Root Nothing Phone 2 via KernelSU

In this guide, we will show you the steps to root your Nothing Phone 2 via KernelSU. To get this job done, we will be taking the help of Arter Kernel, though you are free to choose any kernel of your choice [the flashing steps will remain the same], just verify that the kernel supports KernelSU.

So, on that note, let’s proceed with the flashing steps. Do note that there exist three different methods through which you can flash a custom kernel on your device, and we have listed all of them below. Go through each of them once and then try out the one that is in sync with your requirements.

How to Root Nothing Phone 2 via KernelSU

Before starting, please take a complete device backup, just to be on the safe side. Droidwin and its members wouldn’t be held responsible in case of a thermonuclear war, your alarm doesn’t wake you up, or if anything happens to your device, and data by performing the below steps [NPTE: Please take a backup of the stock boot.img before flashing the custom kernel].

The Prerequisites

1. Download Arter Kernel with KernelSU support:

   DOWNLOAD LINK

2. Download & extract Android SDK Platform Tools.
3. Then enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking.
4. After that, unlock the bootloader on your device.
5. Then boot your device to the Fastboot Mode via:

   adb reboot bootloader

6. Now refer to any one of the three kernel flashing methods given below:

Flash Custom Kernel Using Fastboot Command

The easiest and most straightforward out of the three kernel flashing methods, this is usually the go-to choice for the masses. Just make sure to rename the custom kernel to kernel.img and transfer it to the platform-tools folder on your PC.

1. Type the below command to flash the custom kernel on your device:

   fastboot flash boot kernel.img

2. After that, type in the below command to boot your device to the OS:

   fastboot reboot

Flash Custom Kernel Via Custom Recovery

If you don’t want to root your device, then you can also take the help of a custom recovery to get this job done. Here’s how: [before starting, make sure to transfer the kernel file to your device].

1. First off, install a custom recovery onto your device.
2. Then boot your device to it via the below command:

   adb reboot recovery

3. Now go to Install > Install Image > select boot.img.
4. Then choose the boot partition and swipe to flash it.
5. Finally, head to Reboot > System to boot to the OS.

Flash Custom Kernel Using a Kernel Flasher App

You can also flash the kernel using a kernel flasher app, however, that would require your device to be rooted beforehand [How to Root Nothing Phone 2 via Magisk]. If that’s all well and good, then here’s how you can get this job done [NOTE: as soon as you obtain root via KernelSU, the root via Magisk will be gone, and you can then simply uninstall the Magisk app].

1. Install the Kernel Flasher App from GitHub.
2. Launch it and grant it the SuperUser request.
3. Choose Slot A > Flash partition image > boot.
4. Once flashed, restart your device and that’s it.

The Final Step

Once you have flashed the custom kernel and booted to the OS, install the KernelSU app from GitHub. Then launch, and you may now verify the root status.

That’s it. These were the three different methods that should help you root your Nothing Phone 2 via KernelSU. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution as soon as possible.

• How to Root Android Device via KernelSU [GKI and LKM]
• How to Enable Zygisk in KernelSU and APatch
• How to Install OTA Updates on a Rooted Device via KernelSU
• How to Switch from Magisk to KernelSU

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