[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] LoneWanderer:
{Neo L, Neo, Neo V} THE "DESSERT" JOURNEY {Flashing//Rooting//CWM - Noob Guide}

The "Dessert" Journey​

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"An idea is like a virus, resilient, highly contagious. The smallest seed of an idea can grow. It can grow to define or destroy you."

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Hey people..this is a simple step by step guide for flashing, rooting and installing CWM..it might look lengthy but thats only because i've mentioned evry step indetail..Full HD :p

This is a semi-original work..I have put together what is already present in a simple manner so that new members can easily understand, but I did put in a lot of time into making this guide. I just wanted to have everything in one place so its easier for everyone.

I do not mean to steal anybodys work..

So Please thank these amazing xda dudes​

Abhiheart http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1871177​

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

DooMLoRD http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1601038​

sat4nas http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=31311078&postcount=50​

pvyParts http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1437840​

leajian http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1676304

and talksonymobile dude Nabeel http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239?start=0&tstart=0​

FAQs

1.Why do we need another guide when there are many others already present??

A.Because this is the easiest one with step by step instructions and also I wanted to contribute something to this amazing community :D

2.If I follow this guide and brick my phone..can I sue you??

A.No

3.If I follow this guide and succeed..can I thank you??

A.Sure..but before doing that, thank those dudes I mentioned above

4.I dont understand these android terms like rooting, flashing, debugging...my head is spinning :p

A.Terms,slangs and definitions http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1466228

5.I am on stock GB(2.3)..can i follow this guide??

A. YES..Start with STEP 1

6.Why did u put NeoL in 3rd post..why this discrimination??

A.No discrimination..just avoiding confusion :p .Bootloader Post is inbetween for the same purpose..

7.Im scared..what if i brick my beautiful phone??

A. Dont be..u would brick your phone only when you dont follow instructions properly..Please read as much as possible,as many threads as possible, watch tutorials on Youtube, Read..Read and Read..

8.I followed the procedure perfectly but i still managed to brick my phone..now what??

A.Unlikely, But if it did brick, there will be a solution most of the time..and you can recover your phone..hard bricking your device is rare these days..just search for the solution​

POST #1 - Xperia Neo and Neo V - Flashing, Rooting, CWM

POST #2 - Bootloader

POST #3 - Xperia Neo L - Rooting, CWM( *#*New*#* )

POST #4 - Miscellaneous
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PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

LETS BEGIN..

-- A) If this is your first time flashing(Flashtool)..then you can save your original CDF number incase u wanna go back to your original firmware,

go here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1604559

-- B) If you wanna make a backup of your original stock firmware...then go here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1676304

and also watch this tutorial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB77gWRUI_A&feature=plcp

1.Can i make a backup of my current stock rom using the above method??

A.No. You can only make a backup of the latest firmware for your phone.(for your SI)​

I will not take any responsibility for any damage to your device. I have followed this and it worked for me. :good: (I have Xperia NeoV MT11i)

Neo and Neo V Only

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STEP 1 ---------- FLASHING THE FIRMWARE

Latest SONY ICS Firmware will be flashed... 4.0.4 ICS 4.1.B.0.587​

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Note: If u are already running the latest firmware .587 or if this update is available officially,then skip Step 1 and move on to Step 2

This will erase evrything from the phone..so Please make a Backup of contacts,messages etc..

Requirements

1.

Flashtool (0.9.8.0)

Official Site http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1352015649000

4Shared http://www.4shared.com/zip/JeZM_nDa/flashtool-0980-windows.html

After downloading and unzipping..please install in C:/ Drive​

2.

4.0.4 ICS 4.1.B.0.587(FTF file)

For MT11i (NeoV)

India http://depositfiles.com/files/zlh1aa1eg

Nordic http://www.mediafire.com/?tfzo12n5hsrzaoa
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For MT11a (NeoV)

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=31311078&postcount=50​

For MT15i (Neo)

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=31117454&postcount=121​

If the above links dont work, go here...http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239?start=0&tstart=0​

If it is a zip or rar file..extract to get an FTF file..

1. You haven't given the FTF file for my region/country..Is it ok for me to flash FTF file of another region/country??

A. Yes..Its fine..Go ahead.​

Procedure

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

II. Install drivers(ADB) Goto C:/ > Flashtool >drivers and click on Flashtool-drivers.exe

III.Open Flashtool C:/ > Flashtool and right click on FlashTool.exe(32 bit) or FlashTool64.exe(64 bit) and "run as administrator"

IV. In your phone..

Select MSC mode..Goto Xperia>Connectivity>USB connection mode

Select Unknown sources..in Security

Select USB debugging..in Developer options..

Select Stay awake..if u want..​

V.Connect your phone and check if it recognises your device

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VI. Click on the flash icon(top left) and select Flashmode..

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VII.Select the firmware and on the right side mark these (see pic)..click ok

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Now flashtool will prepare the files for flashing and it will ask you to connect the phone in flashmode..ie

Unplug......Power Off.....Hold back button....Insert USB..

After flashing is complete..disconnect and restart(it will take sometime..so be patient)​

Step One Complete :good: ..YAY

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STEP 2 ----------- ROOTING

Your phone will now be rooted​

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Requirements

1.

Doomlords Rooting Toolkit

Note: This is for Windows only and ICS only

http://icxperia.com/doomlord/DooMLoRD_v1_Xperia-2011-ICS-ROOT-emu-busybox-su.zip

Untill DooMLoRD gives another link use this.. View attachment 1548795

Download and unzip to C:/ Drive

1.I have already downloaded DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit [v4.0]..can i use it instead??

A. No DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit [v4.0] is for Gb not ICS
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2.

Stock Kernels

MT11i_4.1.A.0.562_kernel http://www.mediafire.com/?gwe739kn5mcx56t​

MT11i_4.1.B.0.587_kernel http://www.mediafire.com/?i65i9fkpir4al14​

MT11a_4.1.B.0.587_kernel http://www.mediafire.com/?4hec9h3cag9uown​

MT15i_4.1.B.0.587_kernel http://www.mediafire.com/?g4gmfrg0dq9hn7k​

If the above links dont work, go here...http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119​

Download .587 kernel for your device and .562 kernel of MT11i

1. Why do I need .562 kernel?? Cant I root .587 kernel??

A. No..u cannot. We can root only through .562 kernel

2.I have Neo(MT15i)..is it ok for me to flash .562 kernel of MT11i(NeoV) ??

A. Yes. Its perfectly fine. Dont worry if u get any errors. Continue with the procedure.​

Procedure

A. Flashing .562 kernel

I. In your phone..

Select MSC mode..Goto Xperia>Connectivity>USB connection mode

Select Unknown sources..in Security

Select USB debugging..in Developer options..

Select Stay awake..if u want..​

II. Copy the .562 and .587 kernel ftf files to C:/ > Flashtool > Firmwares >

III.Install drivers(ADB) (Skip this if u have done it already) Goto C:/ > Flashtool >drivers and click on Flashtool-drivers.exe

IV. Open Flashtool C:/ > Flashtool and right click on FlashTool.exe(32 bit) or FlashTool64.exe(64 bit) and "run as administrator"

V.Connect your phone and check if it recognises your device

VI. Click on the flash icon(top left) and select Flashmode..

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VII. Now select the kernel .562, Select "No Final Verification" and click ok

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Now flashtool will prepare the files for flashing and it will ask you to connect the phone in flashmode..ie

Unplug......Power Off.....Hold back button....Insert USB..

After flashing is complete..disconnect and restart(it will take sometime..so be patient)​

NOW YOU ARE READY TO ROOT

B. Rooting

VIII. Close Flashtool (disable antivirus)

IX. In your phone..

Select MSC mode..Goto Xperia>Connectivity>USB connection mode

Select Unknown sources..in Security

Select USB debugging..in Developer options..

Select Stay awake..if u want..​

X. Now we need the rootkit..go to the folder where you have extracted and double click "runme.bat"

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Follow onscreen instructions, the phone will boot several times..once the script says all done

Now check your phone if superuser is installed..this means its rooted

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NOW WE NEED TO FLASH BACK .587 KERNEL

C. Flashing .587 kernel

Follow the same steps as mentioned in

"A. Flashing .562 kernel" --- except in

Step VII

..choose .587 kernel(inplace of .562 kernel) and continue

After flashing is complete..disconnect and restart(it will take sometime..so be patient)​

Step Two Complete :good: ..Now u have .587 firmware with .587 kernel and rooted

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STEP 3 ------- CWM Recovery​

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This is the easiest step of them all..

Requirements

1.

Rooted .587

2.

x-Parts by pvyParts

Download from playstore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler&feature=search_result#?t=W10.​

Procedure

I. Install x-Parts on your phone and start it..Grant superuser permission

II. Goto the 3rd tab "INSTALLS" and install CWM..DONE

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x-Parts support page http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1437840

FAQs

1.Why do I need CWM??

A. You need it for

1.Flashing Roms

2.Fashing Mods/Themes

3.Nandroid Backup(backs up everything..and i mean EVERYTHING!!)​

2.How do i get into recovery(CWM 5.5.0.4)??

A. There are two ways --

a) Open x-Parts..TOOLS..Reboot to Recovery.. (or)

b)Switch off your phone..power on and keep tapping the screen when you see the Sony logo and blue LED..​

3.Touch doesnt work in CWM..how to use it??

A.

Volume Up button -- Scroll Up

Volume Down button -- Scroll Down

Menu button -- To Select an Option

Back Button -- To go Back to previous menu​

4.I flashed a custom rom and now I cant access recovery..what to do??

A.This will happen if u have a locked bootloader(ie.stock kernel)..everytime u flash a rom..u need to install CWM again..​

Dont Forget to Comment And Rate. :D

CONGRATULATIONS. YOUR JOURNEY IS NOW COMPLETE(CORRECTION..HAS JUST BEGUN). THANKYOU​