[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] krabappel2548:
SE ICS Beta rom + Wifi + BT + Camera + addons + screenshots & installation[noobproof]

Sony Ericsson Released their new ICS Beta rom yesterday :D

Since there is no real guide on how to install this on your SE Xperia Neo, I thought I'd make one ;)

Add-ons are beneath the installation instructions :D

Feel free to report other working add-ons and themes ;)

Because people are wondering what works and what doesn't on this rom:

Working:

- Everything so far

Known bugs:

- Report any new bugs and I will update the post ;)

You can also check the official Sony Ericsson page of the ICS beta rom:

http://developer.sonymobile.com/wp/2012/02/23/android-ice-cream-sandwich-beta-rom-available-for-unlocked-2011-xperia-smartphone-models/

If you want to check the other ICS beta thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1514172

Before you start with the installation of the ICS beta rom make sure you're bootloader is unlocked!

First download all the necessary files:

- The rom with all fixes inside: Mediafire link

- Gapps for ICS if you want to enable face unlock:http://goo-inside.me/gapps/gapps-ics-20120224-signed.zip

- .ftf to increase internal storage from 380mb to 420mb (attachment - bottom of this post)

- ADB drivers installer if onyone would need it :p http://www.wupload.com/file/2666917467/Flashtool-drivers.exe

How to install:

1) extract files.rar and open folder

2) copy the MT15i_Neo_ICS_rom_v1.1.zip and gapps_ICS.zip to the root of your SD card

3) connect your phone in fastboot mode to pc (press menu button + plug in usb cable) the led of your phone should be blue

4) type "fastboot flash boot kernel.img" and press enter

5) Now we are going to install the Rom and gapps for Face Unlock:

- unplug your phone and turn it on

- when the led of your phone turns blue keep tapping volume button down until you enter the recovery

- choose "install zip from sd-card" choose the MT15i_Neo_ICS_rom_v1.1.zip and confirm

- choose "install zip from sd-card" choose the gapps_ICS.zip and confirm

6) Let's wipe all data to be sure you have a clean installation:

- choose "factory reset" and confirm

- choose "wipe cache" and confirm

- choose "advanced" - "wipe Dalvik-cache" and confirm

7) reboot your phone and follow the wizard and you have a fully working ICS beta rom with Wifi, Bluetooth, back and front-facing camera

8) Go to the market and add your google account and accept all the things

9) Go to settings => Security => Lockscreen => and enable face unlock

10) For the extra internal memory:

- flash the .ftf file via flashtool

- Open flashtool and click on the lightning bolt

- choose flashmode

- browse to the directory where you put the .ftf file

- Click ok

- connect your phone in flash mode (press back button + attach usb cable) led of your phone turns green

11) boot your phone and you have 420mb of internal memory :D

Add-ons for ICS Alpha by DoomLord, that work on the ICS beta rom :D

- ICS Boot animation (attachment - bottom of this post)

Install add-ons via recovery => install zip from sd-card

Well that's it, I hope this thread is usefull and not a waste of my time :D

Don't forget to say thanks and rate my post ;)