[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] LoneWanderer:
Neo L Only

STEP 1 ----------- ROOTING

Your phone will now be rooted​

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"Classes will dull your mind, destroy the potential for authentic creativity."​

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

A really big Thanks to Vasiulla for this..If this guide has helped you, thank him first..http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1792319

and also Thanks to b00tbu9 for helping me with the guide..thank him as well.. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1966366&highlight=neo+l

Note : There are four firmwares for NeoL .479, .587, .626 and .631(latest) but the latest firmware for Neo/V is .587 so almost all the roms/mods/themes are based on .587..so i suggest you guys to upgrade to .587 and stay on it..atleast for now..

You can use this guide for rooting all four firmwares .479, .587, .626 and .631.

From now on i'll be referring to your 'Current Firmware' as 'CF'

Please Follow This Guide At Your Known Risk..I havent tested it..but people have successfully rooted using this guide

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)​

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 1548807

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​

MT25 4.1.B.0.479 kernel http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=29227452&postcount=1​

MT25 4.1.B.0.587 kernel http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=30424803&postcount=40​

MT25 4.1.B.0.626 kernel http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=33520794&postcount=3​

MT25 4.1.B.0.631 kernel (thanks to wewenk) http://d-h.st/GHu​

If the above links dont work..then go here http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35456179&postcount=1 and do remember to thank him :)
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Download kernel for your Current Firmware(CF) and .562 kernel of MT11i

1. Why do I need .562 kernel?? Cant I directly root CF kernel??

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

2.Is it ok for me to flash .562 kernel of MT11i(NeoV) on my NeoL(MT25)??

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

3.

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​

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 ftf file 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 and choose Arc/Neo/Play option.

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..IF it doesnt and asks you to select a device..choose MT11

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..

Now your heart will skip a beat :p as your phone will only vibrate(screen wont turn on)..but u can still use USB debugging so dont worry and carry on with the procedure​

NOW YOU ARE READY TO ROOT

B. Rooting

VIII. Close Flashtool (disable antivirus)

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

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X. It will ask you to do these 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..​

But since u cant..just hit enter

Follow onscreen instructions, the phone will boot several times..once the script says all done..its rooted. Dont unplug.Leave it as it is.
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NOW WE NEED TO FLASH BACK KERNEL FOR YOUR CURRENT FIRMWARE

C. Flashing CF kernel

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

II.Install drivers(ADB) (Skip this if u have done it already) Goto C:/ > Flashtool >drivers and click on Flashtool-drivers.exe and choose Arc/Neo/Play option.

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

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

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V. Now select the CF kernel, 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(Since u cant..just remove battery and re-insert it).....Hold back button....Insert USB..

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

Step One Complete :good: ..Now u have Current Firmware with CF kernel and rooted

SIDE STEP

In case something goes wrong after completing Step 1..then just flash back your previous firmware using Flashtool..same steps as mentioned in POST #1..'Flashing The Firmware'

MT25 4.1.B.0.479 http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=30595077&postcount=1​

MT25 4.1.B.0.587 (Thanks to b00tbu9) http://d-h.st/Vft​

MT25 4.1.B.0.626 http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=33531782&postcount=6​

MT25 4.1.B.0.631 http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35456179&postcount=1​

For all Kernels and Firmwares http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35456179&postcount=1

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STEP 2 ------- CWM Recovery​

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Requirements

1.

Rooted ICS

2.

CWM 5.5.0.4(xParts) by Vasiulla

CWM 5.5.0.4 http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=31124626&nocache=1&z=679703629575669

Download and extract it.

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Procedure

In your phone..

Select Unknown sources..in Security

Select USB debugging..in Developer options..
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2.Goto the extracted folder..CWM-5.5.0.4 and double click install-cwm1.cmd..

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Follow onscreen instructions(wake up screen,superuser permission etc) and your done..

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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)Switch off your phone..power on and keep pressing the volume down button(as in press..release..press..release :p) when you see the Sony logo and blue LED. (or)

b) Install xParts from PlayStore.. Goto..TOOLS..Reboot to Recovery..​

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​