May 3, 2011 15:21 GMT  ·  By

Samsung Galaxy S II, the latest flagship Android-based smartphone from South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung, has been already rooted.

The mobile phone was released on shelves only a few days ago, but enthusiasts already managed to gain superuser access on it, which, in a way, does not actually come too much as a surprise, that's for sure.

As soon as new handsets arrive on shelves, enthusiasts rush to see whether they would manage to root them, and to find the easiest way to do so.

And since the Galaxy S II is the latest most powerful Android device out there, it was only a matter of time before this would have happened.

Moreover, we should note that Samsung is also known to facilitate in a way the rooting process, through not locking down their devices as other phone makers out there do.

Since the root has been achieved, it remains to be seen when would the first custom ROMs for the handset make an appearance, and how they would managed to enhance the capabilities and performance of the new device.

Those who would like to learn specific info on how the Samsung Galaxy S II can be rooted should head to XDA-Developers forum here.

For those out of the loop, we should note that Samsung packed the handset with a 1.2GHz dual-core application processor inside, complemented by 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal memory, and a large 4.3-inch touchscreen display.

It also comes with 3G, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity capabilities, 3.5mm headphone jack, GPS receiver, and support for a wide range of Google Mobile services and for applications available for download via the Android Market.

The phone's Super AMOLED Plus screen is protected by Corning's Gorilla Glass technology, Samsung confirmed:

GALAXY S II features the next-generation Super-AMOLED-Plus in strikingly slim and modern design, taking Samsung’s leadership in mobile screen technology to a whole new level. Corning Gorilla Glass has enabled super-slim mobility on the high-quality touch display on GALAXY S II.