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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] acidglory:
Dear all brothers,

I bought xperia neo V and its used.Official ICS updated.this is my 1st time to root Experia.currently I also owned HTC and rooted myself.

I read n dload all necessary file.try using root with pc but never get it.it says adb file outdated.i try update adb driver on my lappy n it says the current is the latest updated.try uninstal n instal again yet it detects the latest n the best.im using win 7.until now stil cant root using lord tool.

I am dying to root it.cn anybody help?

Tq so much
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Madfysh:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] coolSERAZ:
I used *#*#..... method to check if bootloader unlock is allowed or not. It was yes. So i used the official technique and now when i used *#*#... again, its showing rooting status bootloader unlocked. So I can flash custom roms right? Just for safety sake, I have backed up my rooted GB stock rom just in case.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] vimjam:
yes you can

Happy flashing
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] navkp:
Total noob QS

How to root the firmware 4.1.b.o.587??
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] vimjam:
Updated Rooting instructions based on MADFYSH instructions , Thank him

Rooting rooting inst for 4.1.B.0.587 & 4.1.B.0.431 firmware
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] davezpogi:
Hi!

I want to unlock my bootloader using testpoint method but somehow after browsing i saw another method slightly different with your tut. The micro-usb cable is wrapped with wire and then connected to the testpoint and the other usb is connected to pc(nothing is attached to the negative battery connector). Unlike n your tutorial the TP is connected to the negative battery connector and the cable is used to connect phone and pc, right? . So I would like to ask which method is safer and more recommended?

Sorry to bother you bout this.

Thanks in advance:highfive:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Madfysh:
The point is to ground the test point, will you use negative battery pin, shield of usb cable or SIM card holder it doesn't matter. Any ground will do.

Only thing you need to do correct is pick the right test point.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] davezpogi:
Thanks a lot madfysh!:good:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] bigthree:
hi neo v users, just want to ask a question about unlocking bootloader, which is the safest method that i can use to unlock my bootloader? and is it really important not to damage the DRM or trackID?? because ive read that this thing will be remove or lost when unlocked using the sony website of unlocking bl..or can I disregard the drm or trackID and unlocked using sony website..thanks to those who can give me answers.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
If you unlock via official way

DRM keys would go!

Well it doesn't matter much if you don't use Track Id or facebook music like

If you care about it, go for Unofficial method!

That would keep drm keys intact!

Both methods are easy n safe if you follow step by step,

Well if you are just too worried about hard bricking it,Go for Official method!

Just my opinion!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] bigthree:
alright thanks for advice.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] sandroidnz01:
I posted this question earlier in a ROM thread by mistake.

Neo V MT11i

GB 4.0.2.A.0.62

I need to downgrade to 4.0.2.A.0.42

(I've already downloaded the fw .ftf)

But in flashtool /drivers do I tick on the box which says arc/arc s/neo......

There is no neo v but they have arc and arc s

The guide on the first page is for devices on ICS and not GB.I hope I've not done another blooper and posted on a wrong thread.Or the devil will be all over me,I mean Ghostfreak NB.

And reading a few pages back I also noticed that someone posted having neo L and was reffered to another thread.

What is the difference here between

Neo/Neo V and Neo L
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
Yea tick the Neo one!

It's the same as there's no Neo V driver specifically and they are the same for both Neo and V!

And me : a devil? Huh?:cool:

---------- Post added at 09:57 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:54 AM ----------

Neo and neo V are the same

Except for camera!

Neo 8Mp

Neo V 5Mp

Neo L is similar to Xperia Play rather than Neo and V
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] sandroidnz01:
lol.bro,

Ghost~Devil

No offence.

Anyways, had already downgraded to .42.Now on to root.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
Haha.... K no issues

Good!!

Happy rooting!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] sandroidnz01:
Well partner,I rooted the device after several tries.

Like scratching my head what the f**k was going on.My computer was just not letting me succeed.

I had to delete SEUS,PCCompanion and PDAnet from my computer altogether but still there was something within the PC which was not allowing me to root.

Then on the sixth or 7th try I saw this Avira anti virus popping up in the conner of the screen.Got the bugger,disabled it.

And all was well.Rooted.But lost 3 important softwares in the process.But that's not the end of the story.

I was doing this for a friend of mine.And he had wanted ICS.But since I had no more PC Companion nor SEUS.I could not upgrade it via both.

I flashed .587 and that was it.Had ICS but no more root.Looking back into xda forums I saw the mistake that I had just done.Rooted in GB +flashing to ICS=

-root privilege.

It was fun doing it and learning even more.

So I know now the next time I get his phone in my hands again it would be:

Flash .431 or .562 + root + Flash .587

Right,bro.Thank you.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
Happens at times!

Long story short!

I'll sum it up!

Flash. 587 fw

Flash. 562 kernel

Root

Flash. 587 kernel

Done!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] DeathCzar:
My laptop's screen is broken. My dad's lappy has crappy McAfee installed by his office's IT dept. It treats s1tool as a trojan. Now it is an enterprise edition so i cant disable it temporarily. I cant even add an exception. So to bypass it, I tried safemode. I can use s1tool there. It successfully identifies the device But for some reason, it gives me error when i try to unlock.

Heres the log

Is it because i'm in safe mode? Because after it gave me error, i did some search. in xperia play forums i found 2-3 people who unlocked in safe mode using s1 tool.

Btw my motherboard manufacturing date is 11w38 and i've checked it in service menu. It is unlockabable.

Any ideas? Anything that i may have forgotten to try?

Coz all i can do is weep silently until i unlock my bootloader.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] tinyXperia:
If it's unlockable, why not use unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] DeathCzar:
Because I have a crappy net connection and android SDK is too big.

And I want drm too.

Sent from my Neo V,

Weeping Silently on Locked Bootloader.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
Don't be greedy lolz!

I know you won't ever use Track Id when you've better apps!

:D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] DeathCzar:
Yeah but I may update with pcc. Also, it will take too much of my time to just set up the pc for official unlocking.

Whereas, I have everything i'll need for testpoint method ready.

Sent from my Neo V,

Weeping Silently on Locked Bootloader.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
You're free to choose the method at your will then!

Bro:p
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] kindrudekid:
okay i was helping a friend across continent

i helped him unlcok his mini and now he decided to do on his own for his sibling's neo v and i was overseeing and he seemed to forgot to unlock to bootloader for neo V but we went straight to installing clockwork mod...

now we are trying to unlock but we cannot get past the fastbook getvar command !!!

when connected holding the menu button we get an error about disk something and its an XP machine cause all the other machines have been updated too windows 8 and we cannot find windows 8 driverds!

we get this error while attaching while menu pressed!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
Cwm can be installed without unlocking boot loader

But it needs to be rooted.

And are you using official method of unlocking boot loader ?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] kindrudekid:
Official method to unlock
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
You told you have Win8 right,?

Here's a useful thread for you

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2044804
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] kindrudekid:
okay unlocked and now how to install CWM?

we dont have root...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1364509 this needs root how to do ?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
Use this for rooting !

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1678690

[ROOT][FTF][locked/unlocked]Neo/Neo V Official 4.0.4 ICS 4.1.B.0.431; 4.1.B.0.587
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Shubham87:
I flashed the ftf file using FT.. but how do I root my phone (neo v).

When I click in that "padlock" icon in FT, it says

"Please look at your device and click RESTORE!

You have 60 seconds to follow the restore advice

Running adbrestoreexploit

Root hack did not work. Cleaning hack files"

Then it stops there! Which "restore" am I supposed to click.. there is NO "restore" option on my cell!!

Pls help! :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
That works only on gingerbread and not ICS

For ICS rooting,did you check the 1st page of this thread?

You can follow Lone Wanderer's thread or Madfysh's thread!

Both are awesome and noob friendly!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Shubham87:
Yeah I did look at the OP.. 1st I unlocked my bootloader from Sony's site & then I flashed the ftf file of 4.1.B.0.587 firmware.

Now further the "RootXperia.zip or SU method" needs CMW! So how do i get it??!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Madaditya:
Check this

Your aim is to root

use these instructions {Guide} How To Root Xperia™ Smartphone Running ICS ( Ice Cream Sandwich) or GB ( Gingerbread )

Later after root you can install CWM,for this use this from the app store X-parts by pvyparts

Hit Thanx :good: if you see help coming your way :p
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] abhi29:
Hello friends am using neo v MT11i , i want to root it and install dev rom. saw many threads but they are so confusing, some one plz guide me through rooting process Am using GB rom with build number 4.0.2.A.0.62
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] reikableu:
Sorry for this stupid question.... But If i get this using the official unlocker of Sony...

"G:\ANDROID\fastboot> fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version

version: 0.3

finished. total time: 0.001s

G:\ANDROID\fastboot>fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x377EF93AA82B0D05

...

(bootloader) Unlock phone requested

FAILED (remote: Phone is already unlocked!)

finished. total time: 0.005s"

this means my BL is already unlocked right? cause i tries using s1 and the "R" is in capital which means it is still unlocked... so what should i believe?

---EDIT: it seems I already have an unlocked BL, i "flashed", if you can call it that, suave kernel it worked. :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] reikableu:
Rooting

(For unlocked Bootloaders)

RootXperia.zip or SU method

This is an one click PC app for easy rooting created by Bin4ry .

Steps

1. follow the instructions of this thread & install CWM recovery(there are two methods ,since you dont have root follow the first method i.e direct pc install)

2.Download RootXperia.zip or Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed..zip & place it in your SDCard

3. switch off your device & power it on & when you see the sony ericsson logo start pressing the volume download button repeatedly untill you see recovery options

3. select the install zip from sd card option and select the RootXperia.zip

4. after flashing the zip is completed reboot device & voila rooted !!!

I followed those steps...

I tried using both the .zip files attached to this thread to gain root access but SuperUser always FCs...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
Were you on Ics or GB??

If Ics there's an alternative guide by Madfysh!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] reikableu:
I'm using ICS... Let me try that...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] neo668:
Try it the Sony way.

http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/398771#398771

For unlocking bootloader.

http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
Erm,mate that post was of Jan 12:rolleyes:

It's doubtful if he's still searching considering that about a month and about 15 days have passed
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] neo668:
Oh. OK. Didn't notice the date. Hope it helps others then.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] satvikvg:
is there any way to unlock bootloader of sony ericssion xperia neo v manufactured after 12W14 other than official sony method without loosing DRM..

please help
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] arisremounia:
Hello y'all. Despite the fact that this is an old thread i'll give you my two cents

on how to easily connect test point to ground. Since this

thread can be still found i think this is useful info.

1) Grab some wire

2) Grab some nail clippers

3) Do you know that nice little cute knife that nail clippers have?

Yes you do, great !!

Now, take that wire and wrap it around that knife.

Then use it to press the ground (battery's negative).

Then, connect the other end of the wire on the testpoint.

It is WAY easier than any other method i tried.

I attached usb cable first and then the testpoint to ground although the guide

says first connect testpoint to ground then attach usb cable and it worked.

Don't know if this bit of info is helpful though.

Anyway, cheers.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] rajth525:
Losing DRM doesnt make any difference.......Go ahead and Unlock The official way.....

Even I have unlocked my Bootloader the official way .and there is noting missing...by losing DRM

I guess i have helped you and Made it clear..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Callliope:
First what is DRM?

and second , if i unlock my bootloader official way , i lose definetly warranty of my neo v ? or i can then relock it and can i have my warranty back ?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] superfilo:
It rings the bell that yo could have your bootloader closed back again by flashing some file....

Enviando 1's y 0's con SeñalesdeHumoTalk 2.0
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Samak:
DRM means digital rights management, its one kind of security key to identify copyrighted products, DRM keys basically used in music files..

Yup after unlocking u will loose warranty of ur neo v..

After unlocking bootloader in official way u will loose DRM keys & after relocking it u wont get it back... If the service center guy dont know about DRM keys then u can claim warranty after relocking.. :P

Or just unlock using test point method... Test point method keeps the DRM intact..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] varunit:
Could anyone post links for videos which demonstrate kernel and custom ROM installation. I rooted my Xperia Neo V recently. Thanks for XDA. :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
I believe steps are well written and very noob friendly and easy to understand

So you can follow that by reading instead of waiting for videos that won't happen cos its not needed

If you get stuck,you are on the right track,ask here

If you succeeded in 1st try,you are great and a quick grasper ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] g.man.7489:
Is S1Tool just for Xperia 2011, isn't it?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] sagar.andro:
just Q

when boot loader lock we wipe system then CWM deleted ......

so with unlock boot loader what happened ?? it delete or not ????

AND

with lock boot loader if boot loop problem comes we use SUS to save our andro

but what if boot loader is unlock and boot loop comes what we do ?? (( if usb bebugging OFF )) ???? :confused:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] avinashrocks1990:
if you use custom kernel

no cwm will not be deleted in unlock bootloader as it is built in with kernel

if you use stock kernel after unlocking the bootloader

yes cwm will be deleted after wipe

in case of bootloop (custom kernel)

go to recovery

perform all the wipes

and flash a compatible rom
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] sagar.andro:
if you use stock kernel after unlocking the bootloader

yes cwm will be deleted after wipe ?????

What we do :-/

If unlock BL we cant use SUS so how we save our andro ?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] avinashrocks1990:
why you want to use stock kernel after unlocking the bootloader
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] sagar.andro:
me just asking if i use stock kernel and boot loop comes what i do ??
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
If you use stock kernel on unlocked bootloader,still your cwm would be erased while formatting system

so after that incase you get bootloop,you'd have to flash a custom kernel compatible with the ROM and the Rom should boot after doing the wipes

This saves you the Pain of flashing Stock rom and starting from scratch all over again...;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] aakash43:
Quote:

Steps

1. follow the instructions of this thread & install CWM recovery(there are two methods ,since you dont have root follow the first method i.e direct pc install)

2.Download RootXperia.zip or Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed..zip & place it in your SDCard

3. switch off your device & power it on & when you see the sony ericsson logo start pressing the volume download button repeatedly untill you see recovery options

3. select the install zip from sd card option and select the RootXperia.zip

4. after flashing the zip is completed reboot device & voila rooted !!!

Now Question is that since i didn't have any cwm installed because i can't install cwm without root, so how can i install rootxperia.zip without cwm.Or cwm comes with custom kernel ,so i have to flash first custom kernel and then root.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Attitude.SSJ:
You will need unlocked boatloader and custom kernel for that way... If yours is locked you will have to root it other way...try this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1973017
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] andydidacus:
the unofficial guide to unlock boot loader...when connecting to the ground(-ve)is it with battery or without.. before connecting the usb cable to pc?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] zeuser:
Hey guys,

I'm having some issues trying to root my Neo V,

Here's my flashtool log using Flashtool Version 0.9.9.0 with drivers installed.

19/006/2013 04:06:12 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on

19/006/2013 04:06:12 - INFO - Connected device : MT11

19/006/2013 04:06:12 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.18.5 (2011-07-18 07:43:28 PDT) multi-call binary.

19/006/2013 04:06:12 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf / Build number : 4.1.B.0.587

19/006/2013 04:06:30 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\devices\MT11\busybox\1.20.0\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox

19/006/2013 04:06:30 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\su to /data/local/tmp/su

19/006/2013 04:06:31 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\Superuser.apk to /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk

19/006/2013 04:06:32 - INFO - Please look at your device and click RESTORE!

19/006/2013 04:06:32 - INFO - You have 60 seconds to follow the restore advice

19/006/2013 04:06:32 - INFO - Running adbrestoreexploit

19/006/2013 04:06:32 - INFO - Root hack did not work. Cleaning hack files

19/006/2013 04:06:51 - INFO - Device disconnected

Any advice? :confused:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1678690

Try this rooting guide

This should get you rooted ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] zeuser:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1973017

For those who is trying to root Neo V with Android version : 4.0.4 ICS / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf / Build number : 4.1.B.0.587

This worked for me. Cheers! :good::cool:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
Even the guide I linked works just fine and I'd rooted it via that ..

anyways the other link is also equally good!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] frozonecom:
SRY
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] manthan808:
i was flashing the ics firmware the .587 one and when i connected my phone flashtool started the flashing process but it got stuck at 10 percent..

i waited for 15 minuted and still waiting but nothing is happening..should i disconnect my phone or keep waiting..???please reply asap.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] sagar.andro:
disconnect and remove battery turn on and check debugging and unknown sources on .......

and follow step ..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] manthan808:
the phone is not turning on first the sony logo comes and then there is a sign of caution and nothing else now what should i do..sorry for the bad english. is there any other way to flash .ftf file..??
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] sagar.andro:
use sony update service (SUS) ...Or re-download zip to flash

and bootloader unlock or lock ??
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] manthan808:
last time the bootloader was unlocked then i flashed the android 2.3 firmware..and i wanted to root again and this thing happened..\
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] sagar.andro:
hey bro u have unlock bootloader so just flash any custom kernel and install rom to start ur phone

if unlock bootloader then no need to root just flash custom kernel
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] manthan808:
how can i flash the rom... custom recovery is not installed on my phone
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] sagar.andro:
Custom Kernel's has built in CWM recovery so just flash custom kernel and install rom
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] manthan808:
ok then ill flash the cm10's kernel the freexperia project one and see if recovery gets installed or not btw thanks for the help..!!!!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] sagar.andro:
Welcome
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] manthan808:
hey man i again waned to flash the .587 firmware and i again got stuck flashing system.sin..ive tried both stock ics firmware and stock gb firmware but it again and again gets stuck flashing system.sin..can u tell what is the problem..??

P.S. problem solved..:)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] sagar.andro:
hmmm tell me which method u use to unlock ur bootloader??

if you use official method then relock ur bootloader and then use SUS

or

u can also use this unlockbootloader flashtool

http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] manthan808:
problem solved no need to bother..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] sagar.andro:
ok
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] atomico001:
MT11i 4.1.B.0.587 Central Europe 1, CDF-1254-9708

someone know where can i find this? the link is down ...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Posterim:
http://chomikuj.pl/SPAYDER/NEO+V/Fi...tral+Europe+1*2c+CDF-1254-9708,2067175803.ftf

Are you searching for this?

It's from a polish website so...if anything use google chrome for auto translate :)

Remember to hit thanks if i helped :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] titochan:
No USB

Is there any way to flash a kernel without using the USB cable....???

When I cnnect my USb cable to the phone nothing happens so cannot enter fastboot mode :crying:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] lagania:
No way. Did you install fastboot driver and if you are use win 8.1 you can't install driver
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] sagar.andro:
power down device and get into FASTBOOT MODE ((switch off device hold menu key & plugin usb .... LED notification turns BLUE ))

if above not work for u then connect ur phone to pc check debugging on . Open flashtool click on flash icon then select fastboot mode then select reboot into fastboot mode (via adb)

and also check driver with flashtool (options - device- check driver )
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] divya344:
Urgent Help...

Help me wifi bluetooth not available..........

not able to update on ics... it restat in every 10 minutes in ics

Bootloader locked.

Rom Stock rom GB
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
What's the issue?? I mean since when you face this?? Are u trying to root? Or update via SUS?

Also what's the issue when u turn on wifi n BT?