[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] hilfordjames:
As usual not the best instructions........I've spent a couple of days trying to read between the lines on this forum - excellent knowledge but often lacking in details.

After fiddling with my fingers crossed here is what I did....

a) Downloaded http://www.mediafire.com/?h2dwrz18mujx765

b) Extracted the files to a folder

c) Opened the folder by double clicking

d) Then double clicked/opened X10FlashTool - when then opened a program that looks NOTHING like the Flashtool I'm used to - it has "SonyEricsson x10 Flasher by Bin4ry & Androxyde" written at the top and there are a few buttons with one highlighted and this button is called "Flash" (I was thinking it would be a lightening bolt but no its not)

c) Click on the Flash button and it will open a Firmware selection box which should have the Xperia 2011 Range seleted.

d) then select the OK button and follow the on screen instructions = turn off phone - hold the back button and connect to PC and the Flash will begin and eventually it will say disconnect

e) now start the phone and start re-flashing all the stuff you need/want........

Here are a few things I've grouped together over the past 2 days sorting this dam phone out - I finally got it all sorted using these methods and then the OTA(Over the Air) update ended up bricking the phone.........If these following instructions are in the wrong place maybe someone who knows about forums can sort it because I'm sick of sitting here trying to figure stuff out due to poor instruction...

Install Jelly Bean and ICS ( Ice Cream Sandwich )

1) Flashtool Preparation

All users download Flashtool and install it.

Go to C:/ Drive > flashtool > firmwares > delete everything present and exit

2) Download Official Firmwares(ROM/.ftf)

4.1.B.0.587 is latest for Neo = MT15i_4.1.B.0.587_Global.ftf.zip

http://www.4shared.com/zip/IlLAx7RA/MT15i_41B0587_Globalftf.html?refurl=d1url

if the rom is of .rar type then extract it to get the .ftf file

3) Placing Roms/Firmware(.ftf) In Flashtool

NOTE: only .ftf files to be placed

Copy .ftf file to C:/ drive > Flashtool > Firmwares >

4) FLASHING

Now run flashtool.exe, click on the flashing icon ( left side below "file" option)

Select flashmode > ok

You'll see flashtool window similar to this

( IMPORTANT) On the very right side mark the following as shown

Select ok

Let the flashtool prepare. It will ask you to connect your mobile, follow the steps.

Note: on devices with touch navigation keys, hold volume down key instead of back button while connecting your device.

Once flashing's finished, it would ask you to disconnect your mobile and restart.( It may take several minutes to restart )

NEXT…..

Apr 4, 2013 2:05 AM

{GUIDE} How to Root Xperia™ Smartphones

Thread Created on Feb 1, 2013

{GUIDE} Install ICS ( Ice Cream Sandwich) on Xperia™ Smartphones, Root and Downgrade to Gingerbread

This post is for 2011 Xperia Phones, for 2012 Xperia phones , see below.

2011 Xperias

How to root Ice Cream Sandwich (4.1.B.0.587)

Xperia Neo V, Neo, Live with walkman, Mini, Mini Pro, Active, Neo L, Xperia Pro , users follow this

We cannot root 4.1.B.0.587 directly, so to root it we first flash 4.1.A.0.562 kernel, run the rooting toolkit and in the end flash 4.1.B.0.587 kernel.

Few devices don't have their own 4.1.A.0.562 kernel, so we need to flash the 4.1.A.0.562 kernel of other devices just to root. However all devices have 4.1.B.0.587 kernel.

Follow all the steps.

Go to settings > Security > Mark "Unknown sources"

Settings > Developer options > Mark USB debugging

Settings > Xperia > connectivity > USB connection mode > select MSC mode

Download Flashtool

Windows Users > Flashtool

Linux Users > Flashtool ( From previous release tab, download 0.9.0.0 version)

After installing flashtool, reboot your PC.

1 ) Download the respective 4.1.A.0.562 ROM/Firmware to flash

Neo/Neo V - Kernel - =

MT11i_4.1.A.0.562_Kernel.ftf

LwW, Mini - Kernel

Active - Kernel

Neo L - Kernel

All other users - Kernel or Kernel or Kernel

2) Go to C:/ Drive > flashtool > firmwares > delete everything present and put the downloaded kernel

3) Run Flashtool > click on the flashing icon ( left side below "file" option)

Select flashmode > ok

Setup should be like this > select OK

Flashtool Setup Screenshot

Follow the steps, connect your mobile and flash. Note: on devices with touch navigation keys, hold volume down key instead of back button while connecting your device.

Flashtool may show error after flashing kernel, no worries. Even your build number and android version won't change. Everything would remain same so please don't visit phone's settings to check anything

4) After flashing restart your device, It may not start completely, may remain at Sony logo or with blank/black screen.

Whatever the status is, just restart your device and proceed with the rooting >

Download Rooitng toolkit > Rooting Toolkit and extract it. =

doomlord_v1_xperia-2011-ics-root-emu-bus...

( Make sure you close flashtool before running the rooting toolkit )

Now connect your mobile to PC ( Mobile should be ON) and wait for 2 minutes. Then run the rooting toolkit. The phone might switch on and off a couple of times but this is ok. When it says all done, close it. disconnect your phone and switch it off ( By pressing power button/ or by taking out the battery and reinserting it).

5) Download FIrmwares(ROM’s), If you are on 4.1.b.0.431 rom then download the respective kernel, same goes for 4.1.B.0.587

For Neo L > Download the kernel version on which your phone is running 4.1.B.0.626 or 4.1.B.0.631

Mt15_4.1.B.0.587_Kernel.ftf

http://search.4shared.com/postDownload/cKuZ59bd/Mt15_41B0587_Kernel.html

Xperia	4.1.B.0.431	4.1.B.0.587

Neo	Kernel

Kernel

Neo V	Kernel

Kernel

Mini	Kernel

Kernel

Pro	Kernel

Kernel

Live with walkman	Kernel

Kernel

Active	Kernel

Kernel

Mini Pro	Kernel

Kernel

Now flash the kernel ( same procedure as step 2 and 3 above )

2) Go to C:/ Drive > flashtool > firmwares > delete everything present and put the downloaded kernel

3) Run Flashtool > click on the flashing icon ( left side below "file" option)

Select flashmode > ok

Setup should be like this > select OK

Flashtool Setup Screenshot

Follow the steps, connect your mobile and flash. Note: on devices with touch navigation keys, hold volume down key instead of back button while connecting your device.

Flashtool may show error after flashing kernel, no worries. Even your build number and

Your mobile should now b rooted (See if any Superuser app has been installed on your phone ) and working fine again

NEXT…

Install CWM

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1683742

Download

CWM install Download UPDATED*

Update : support Xperia Arc / Neo

Updated to CWM-5.0.2.7-nAa-r2

Then extract folder – then open folder and then….

1.Double click on either file below to Run install-cwm?.cmd for your phone

install-cwm1.cmd for Xperia Arc / Neo / Neo V

install-cwm2.cmd for Xperia Mini / MiniPro / Active / Live With Walkman

2.Enable USB Debugging on device

3.Connect your device using usb data cable

4.Follow on screen instruction

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FLASHING A CUSTOM KERNAL

(for over-clocking etc)

Night-elf Now Alliance kernel.. Supports ICS..i am using it with jj's hybrid rom...

it can be Overclocked to 1.8 ghz

Downlaod the Kernal

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1566871

How to flash = http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1879768

1)Move the kernel(boot.img) to Flashtool/firmwares

2)Open flashtool

3)Press the Thunder button.

4)Choose "Fastboot Mode"(A new window will popup.Its called "Fastboot Toolbox")

5)Turn off your device

6)Now connect your device to fastboot by holding the Menu button and connecting the phone to the PC.(The led must turn to blue)

7)On Fastboot Toolbox click on "Select kernel to Flash".

RE-SET BATTER STATS

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1517044

When i must wipe my Battery Stats?

Always when you Flash a new Rom or Reflash the rom you must have to wipe your Battery Stats to have the best Battery life from your Device.

How to wipe Battery Stats?

1. charging the battery FULLY

2. boot device to CWM Recovery

3. advanced/Wipe Battery Stats

4. reboot device

5. don't charge the device until the battery still turns off your device because it empty (do not drain with heavy apps like video streaming ect.)

6. now again FULLY charge without interruption

7. Have fun ^^

Close the Fastboot Toolbox

Then disconnect phone and reboot

Go to C:/ Drive > flashtool > firmwares > delete everything present and put the downloaded kernel

3) Run Flashtool > click on the flashing icon ( left side below "file" option)

Select flashmode > ok

Setup should be like this > select OK

Flashtool Setup Screenshot

Follow the steps, connect your mobile and flash. Note: on devices with touch navigation keys, hold volume down key instead of back button while connecting your device.

FIX BRICKED PHONE AFTER OTG

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1324707

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1353623