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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Raazax8:
Hi i am now downloading .42 Global from link you give and before i try flash i will re-install drivers from flashtool driver folder,

Thanks for help i will post back here when i done try this-

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When i click flashmode- click to flash the file 42 with flashtool, it does not have anywhere to tick wiping data & cache. also when i click on x10 ftf at bottom it comes up with 3 things on the side 1 kernal 2 other idk.. but .42 has none of these
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] vnit:
Good work!!!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
Then try it with the Neo V kernel and look what it then does ;)

Sent from my Neo V with supercharged ICS ^^
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Raazax8:
MY PHONE IS SIM LOCKED TO VIRGIN MOBILE UK.#

Does that mean it will not root?

THANKS

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I now have 42 build number :-) i think flashtool broke cos i fix by downloading OLD version flashtool,,, now i try root this phone now..

if i get to work pandemic i will thank every post i see of yours ,., so lots of thanks to you sir
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Madfysh:
May I ask why you tell him 2 times to use Neo V kernel, when he is having problem in flashing .ftf?:confused:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Raazax8:
Hi it does not matter now,

i did it, but i had to install older version of flashtool idk y new one not working,

i now have root access super user permissions and CWM,,

do you have suggest any roms that work for neo with lock bootloader i try codename l05 but make my phone stuck at sony logo

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Alot dont say if it for locked bootloader? i need someone help with this i find one. codename L05 but bootloop my phone this one

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@ pandemic, maybe little tip. on first post where you say download flashtool from here,

Maybe say if you have problems flashing try an older version of flashtool..

just a tip. i had to do that to make it work so just saying :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
No respond on that maybe !!! And yes i will edit it when im home Raazax8

Sent from my Neo V with supercharged ICS ^^
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] salbahengbf:
how long does this process take. i started flashing my fon approximately 4 hours ago and yet its still on 8%.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
what is still on 8% ? and give more info mate.

the things you must do stands exactly in the OP
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] salbahengbf:
i have a mt15i 2.3.4 with 62 fw. bootloader lock like raazax8

first i installed flashtool (older version) and its driver. download 42 ftf file from the instructions. opened up flashtool. connected fon in flash mode. clicked the lightning icon and flashed with .42 ftf. i dont know why its taking too long to root this fon.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
hm ok, you now on 42 and want to root?

use DooMlord toolkit to root, here you go:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] salbahengbf:
i havent finished flashing from 62 to 42. right now i restarted the steps. im on 5% right now. its been an hour already since i started again.:(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
hmm thats weird mate, did you have install the right files, try remove flashtool restart your pc and install it again, further i dont know whats wrong with you Neo :(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] salbahengbf:
ok il reinstall everything. all the files i downloaded was in this thread. :(:(:(

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thanks pandemic. im already finished flashing to .42 then used zergrush exploit on flashtool.:)

do i have to instal this one.....

* Last one to install CWM,

* Get the file here:

one from media fire (cant post with url)

these are the steps:

increase your screen timeout to 10 min !!

1. Extract the above files

2. Browse to the Folder

3.Enable USB Debugging on device

4.Connect your device using usb data cable

5. Run " install-cwm1.cmd" for Neo V

6.Follow on screen instruction
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
alright good job mate and yes then choose 1 not 2 ;)

but do you have update 1st with OTA to 62?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] salbahengbf:
im still charging the phone before updating to OTA for 62. what do you mean by choose 1?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
alright, now what i mean is when you download the file from mediafire the cwm one, there or 2 files in it:

install-cwm1

And

install-cwm2

so choose 1, because 2 dont work for Neo,

and if you have rooted your 42 dont install cwm, 1st do the OTA and then instal cwm, or you must do it twice a time.

do you understand it ?

cheers
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] salbahengbf:
ahhhh. now i get it. thanks man. :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
hahaha no problem mate and you`re welcome :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] salbahengbf:
does this mean i can remove some stock useless app from my mt15i? if yes could you tell me the link where i can read some information about the safe apps to delete. thanks.:D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
Yes you can uninstall apps with root uninstaller from the playstore and thats a way easier then titanium back up and yes here is the link mate:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1366314

Sent from my Neo V with supercharged ICS ^^
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] v3ll0uS:
greetings...

i tried to flash my xperia neo with flashtool to downgrde to .42

i get this error

can anyone enlighten me on this?

thx :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
I tell it AGAIN !!

more info mate and what do you have, unlocked bl or locked bl??
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] v3ll0uS:
okay.. sorry for the lack of info...

mine is locked bl...

its a virgin phone...

hehe.. everything else is standard..

i upgrade it to .62 when i got it.. nothing had been done to it other than that :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Madfysh:
Tried downloading ftf file again? Or even from a different source?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] v3ll0uS:
yep, done that few times already.. still the same error occur..

:(

any idea how to overcome this guys?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] btv55:
I've got a rooted MT15i, firmware .42, locked bl and CWM

Is it possible to install .62 using CWM, without wiping data & cache?

If possible will the rooting be intact?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
No, you must do the OTA, it stands clear enough in the OP, and if you have done that then.install cwm again and thats it.

To all peeps, if you read good enough you dont need to ask, but what i have got is still dumb questions if some of you still do that, i quite with this and go offline and dont come again around here, so read better the OP please.

Sent from Xperia Neo V with Supercharged ICS with Tapatalk v2.1.0
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] leobitencourt:
It's almost perfect here.

The only issue is that my 3g is not working... I only have access to the internet with Wifi.

I have a TIM from Brazil.

Locked Bootloader.

Thanks in advance.

*******************************

Nevermind.. I used APN BRASIL and It fixed!

:D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] v3ll0uS:
done! used old version of flashtool.. 0.5.xx (forgot the exact version)

phew! my weekends just flew like that.. hehe~

thx for those who response :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] shiaki:
hi

Hi i did it completly like said in the text, but i cant update to 62

1. old firmware

2. zerg root

3. now i want to update to 62, via OTA, but they say, its an acutally FW

i tried 3 times,

i tried someting in service menu *#*#73434*#*# (dont know real numbern ow)

and it says the bootlocker is open.. so can u help me please? i did it EXACTLY LIKE UR MANUAL but it dont work i only have a rooted 42
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] LukePet:
I've installed firmware MT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Global.ftf with Flashtool and rooted it. But now the phone not recognize any ota update...the only way to update to 4.0.2.A.0.62 is by PC.

How can I do?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
try to flash another 42 firmware
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] kklkanna:
am from india , i bought this neo v phone 1 week before, after using it for few days i realised without rooting we cant use the android phone totally, i have searched many sites / forum / blogs etc, and am afraid of doing testpoint method as i bought this phone 1wk before.. finally i found your guide [to mods, Please stick this thread under Neo-V android devlopement section, it will be easy for beginers like me, thanks]

Thanks a lot for the wonderful, easy understanding a real noob guide.. i get root access by following your guide..

Thanks a lot Pandemic, you made my day, :cool::)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
You're welcome mate and thanks and im glad that this is very usefull for new members like you;)

I shall pm on of my good friended mods to replace this for new ones;)

sent from my Xperia Neo V Supercharged ICS 4.0.4
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] ToMuSH3000:
I read till page 18 and still have'nt got an answer so I decided to ask. I have the Neo V MT15a, what's the difference, if there is any? Cis I noticed everyone here are using the i version.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] DeathCzar:
You can use i files and go ahead. Dont worry about the differences.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] ToMuSH3000:
Ok thank you very much mate.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] ToMuSH3000:
Got another one.

1. If I update OTA, will I have all the languages like now? Because I'm using Hebrew. Not that I have any problem with English, I just need Hebrew keyboard support and it's much nicer to have a phone in your language. If not, how can I get language support?

2. Can I backup all my phone (not files, I mean the operating system) before I root it, just in case I want to do a roll-back?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Madfysh:
To make backup(nandroid backup) you need to have CWM recovery, and to install CWM recovery you need to have root.

So answer to your question is, no.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] garzie2000:
I just got my first droid Xperia Neo V with the 42 firmware with the booloader locked (but unlockeable). I just want to root it so I can delete all those useless bloatware. From this awesome post, here is how I'm going to root it:

1. Flash the generic firmware given using flashtool

2. Root it with flashtool or if that fails, use DooMlord's root toolkit

3. OTA to .62 (I know what OTA is :D)

4. Install CWM

Here are some things that I want to clarify first before going ahead to root the phone.

1. When entering flashmode, do I have to keep holding the back button until the flashing process is done?

2. I'm on a limited data plan so I want to know how much data is needed for the OTA process. Also do you need an internet connection during the flashing process?

3. After this, will PCC be able to update my device if I so wish?

Thanks for this great post and wouldn't it be super awesome if it included screenshots of the whole process ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
1: no ky pressing the button when it says and when the screen disapear leave the back button.

2: i dont know about the data process, because i always used wifi, its way better and faster, for the 2nd quedtion in 2 no not needed, so no dats is needed for the flashing process

3: update your device from 42 rooted to 62 rooted you need OTA and not pcc then you lost the root

And for the process to some screenshot, sorry im on ICS 4.0.4 buildnumber 587 rooted and supercharged + modified apps, no sorry i cant do it anymore;)

sent from my Xperia Neo V, problem with it?? you cant solve it xD
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] garzie2000:
One final question do I need to install any additional drivers before I start the process?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] dragonrock:
Really useful post...thanks for the info.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
yes ofcourse
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] dragonrock:
Finally rooted my neo v......its working perfect !!!!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
Glad to hear ^^

Send to ya face with my flying Xperia Neo V with Jelly Sandwich 7.1 + Cheese !!!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] 2kool2btrue:
I'm going to try this out on my friend's neo V tomorrow.. Thank you :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
Alright but this is for Neo V and locked bl !
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
mate if the testpoint dont work, dont worry, use the official way and if you do it with the test point you can not relock it, i did it through the official way and i relock my bootloader again

and that was working;)

Edit: to all my friends around here, i gonna take a break after this week, because my uncle is no more and i must work on the progress that i lost him, i cant take it now anymore, so i hope you will understand, my uncle was my best friend ever, so i lay my work down.. sorry.:(

peace :cool:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] cobrazmija:
I'm sorry man...:( R.I.P., uncle...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
thank you mate and yeah thats sad he was 57 years old and dies of the sicknes of cancer:(:(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Lost413:
I'm new and have been following this thread (great information by the way), and wanted to say I'm sorry for your loss.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
Thank you mate, and you are welcome here yes indeed, ima old x10i user, and i learned this from: Wolfbreak, Gregbradley, bodomfan and sahibunlimited, and yes its sad and thank you i appreciate it, after this week i take a break and comin back very soon:)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
I gonna update this topic today, Neo is then included, what do you think about our sigpic for you anyway in.my signature?? Please tell me:)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
Our sigh for you peeps, please insert this at your signature if we helped you !

For Neo V:

And

Neo

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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Madfysh:
As far as I know, we can't flash kernels trough cwm, so users following yoursteps will be left on .42 kernel, right?

Have you tried flashing .62 kernel via fastboot or from ftf file via flahtool?

And about relocking bl after s1tool method. Are you sure? If yes than what is restore button for? :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
Yes indeed you can flash kernels through cwm but not with locked bl only with unl bl, and no ater they have rooting the 42 then must they enter cwm and flash the 62 zipfile, the ftf via flashtool mate not fastboot, and yes im sure that you van not relock you Neo/Neo V with s1tool, i read that somewhere, but have you tried it??

Edit: Look here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] taaviu:
Nonoooo....you CAN'T FLASH kernel via recovery :)

If that is possible then why we always must flash kernel via cmd/pc.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
F*ck sorry, i thinks that was possible because the x10i can that so far i know,

from the official cwm from doomlord.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] pedrofigo:
13: turn your phone off, and turn it on and when the SE letters appear

press the volume button down till your comes into CWM recovery

14: flash the zipe file, no full factory reset needed or wipe anything

for LOCKED BOOTLOADERS !

On NEO this dont work I get aborted :-(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
Which firmware are you, and are you rooted and which cwm have you pressed?

Edit: still 1 hour and 2 days then i take a break:( to settle my life back on the rail because its a mess now, and i dont think enough clearly after the death of my uncle
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] hallihallo87:
It´s because it´s a .ftf file. Apperently he uploaded a wrong file for 62 Neo
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
Ok sorry, then i refixed this thread tomorrow;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] del1701:
@Pandemic sorry for your loss bud, your work here is appreciated ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
Thank you mate, very thank you and yes i know, i love to help people and fixing thier probs:)

I standig ready here 24/7
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] pedrofigo:
Pandemic,

I did everything like you say using all the files you post but when use cwm and try to flash it aborted !!

My condolences to you because of your uncle...

hallihallo87

Perhaps you are correct....!

Regards
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
I take a look today and look for the correct ftf file mates, so be patient bro's and thank you, i appreciat it;)

I just wake up yet, its 08:18 in the morning in The Netherlands.

Edit: Sorry mates for those that have the Neo, i can think clear now, so i refixed this thread to Neo V Only !, after my break i comin back and fix this thread for Neo;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
nice to hear :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] garzie2000:
Flashtool 0.9.8 won't flash my Neo V. It says:

01/020/2012 23:20:18 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

01/020/2012 23:20:18 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.8.0 built on 2012-10-01 19:35:32

01/020/2012 23:20:18 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them

01/020/2012 23:20:24 - INFO - Device disconnected

01/020/2012 23:20:43 - INFO - Selected Ne0V_4.0.2.A.0.42.ftf

01/020/2012 23:20:43 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

01/021/2012 23:21:12 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

01/023/2012 23:23:30 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

01/023/2012 23:23:30 - INFO - Start Flashing

01/023/2012 23:23:30 - INFO - Processing loader

01/023/2012 23:23:30 - INFO - Checking header

01/023/2012 23:23:30 - INFO - Ending flash session

01/023/2012 23:23:30 - ERROR -

01/023/2012 23:23:30 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

01/023/2012 23:23:31 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.

01/023/2012 23:23:31 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.

01/023/2012 23:23:32 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

01/024/2012 23:24:10 - INFO - Device disconnected

Which of the options do I have to choose when installing the drivers located in C:\Flashtool\drivers?:confused:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] DeathCzar:
Fastboot, flashmode, and adb for neo.

When Windows asks if u want to install untrusted/ unsigned drivers, say "YES". They are not viruses/malware. Then reboot. Enjoy
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] garzie2000:
Thanks for the info however the latest version of flashtool (0.9.8.0) couldn't flash so I used the older version (0.9.3.0). Flashed, rooted and updated OTA. :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Madfysh:
Have you done anything with your PC or your phone between trying 0.9.8.0 and 0.9.3.0?

Have you restart your PC in between? Restart phone? Anything?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] garzie2000:
Don't remember exactly but I restarted both the pc and the phone several times when the latest version gave me errors after installing the drivers. It was then I remembered I had an earlier version which I use to flash successfully :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] aakash43:
Is this good to directly flash GB rom on ics locked bootloader.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] garzie2000:
No problem with that. I downgraded from ics to gb by simply flashing the stock rootable 42 gingerbread rom.

Sent from my XDA pimped Neo V
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Thurein Phyo:
Emma (flashtool) says my phone is locked!

Emma says my phone is locked! What should I do?

There r what i did:

1. My phone's first OS was rooted 4.0.4 ICS. Although I knew Bluethooth of Xperia Neo V in ICS doesn't work, I accidentally CLICKED it. Then it was rebooting again n again as always.

2. So I REPAIRED my phone through PC Companion, so I got fresh unrooted ICS.

3. I ROOTED it with OneClick; successful.

4. As I hate the bluetooth problem, I decided to downgrade it to GB. So I DOWNLOADED Trentium 1.0 GB 2.3.4 zip and PLACED it on the SD card.

5. Then I installed x-Parts on my ph; rebooted into recovery mode; backed up my full ICS, then wipe and install Trentium.

That's where the problem started. It stuck on the Sony logo like forever.

Plz guide me.

Now I have latest Flashtool (Emma) and also the old Flash too v.10 installed on the PC, and also GB ftf Ne0V_4.0.2.A.0.42 downloaded.

I don't wanna go all the way from repairing with PC Companion, then rooting it, then downgrade it with GB. :(

I'm from Myanmar, internet connection here is very bad. It takes around 3 hrs to download 160 MB.

Plz help!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thx a billion.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Thurein Phyo:
Problem solved by me

Thank god i made it. GB is very suitable for low tech ph like this (xperia neo v). It runs very smooth.

New Emma (flashtool) said my ph is locked, and it guided me to the never ending boring process.

So I tried to flash it with my old Flashtool. At first it got an error, then I found out that 2 Flashtool programs can't be opened at the same time.

So I closed the new one, and it worked like charm. :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
Wow i didn't know that this thread was very helpfull till the day to now ^^

Sent From Cybertron With My Powerfull Xperia P
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] DeathCzar:
I had asked before but no one replied so I ask again

Do we have to unmount sd card while installing cwm??
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] gaiger:
I still have .42 build number in my neo v. I can skip those instruction regarding .42 build number right?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Madfysh:
Yes, you can start from step 10.

Ok, I see you missed my point.

First they flash .42 ftf, right? That gives them .42 kernel which is able to root.

Then you gave them zip file from .62 fw, which only contains system partition, meaning after they flash it trough CWM, they will have .62 fw with .42 kernel.

Now do you understand what I wanted to say.

Now about second part of my question. Have you (or anyone else) tried to flash .62kernel by flashing just kernel file trough fastboot, or by flashing .62ftf trough flashtool by excluding everything except kernel?

And last part, about re-locking BL after unlocking it with s1tool.

No I haven't tried it as I had no need to re-lock it again. Guy who created s1tool made it just for unlocking BL, and he put RESTORE button for reason, meaning it's most likely for re-locking BL.

The link you gave only say that those kind of unlocked BL CAN'T be re-locked with that file blagus posted. So unless you know someone who tried to re-lock it with s1tool, I will believe it can be re-locked, because RESTORE button have some purpose :)

Anw, this(lock/re-lock) is a bit off topic in this thread, so I will rest my case :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] gaiger:
another question.

I still have my apps after i use the update.zip(.62) right?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
Yes just flash through cwm no factory reset or wipe needed;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
Ok i see and maybe there is an option to relock your bl with s1tool, but i dont know and i dont need unl my bl, maybe will some peeps unlock thier bl or not its thier own choise and indeed restore button is not for nothing, but yes mate this is a big offtopic, so let it rest;)

Cheers
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] ksavai:
I have neo with .62 unrooted and locked bootloader. So from search I can see I cant root.

Just posting to make sure I am thinking and going right way.

1. I have to flash .42 using flash tool

2. Use Doomlord tool to root

3. Instal CWR

4. Update again to .62

And above all procedure dont need bootload unlocked.

Now anyone can help with download file .42 and .62 for neo (step 2 and 12 are for neoV)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Pandemic:
Ok,

1: yes

2: yes

3: yes

4: yes through cwm

I dont no, i cant find it by myself, so if people will help me i put the neo back in here.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] ksavai:
I was confirming.

Where can I get Neo .42 and .62 version to flash?

Thanks in advance