Rooting/unrooting my Neo with 2.3.4 0.62 - Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro

Is there a way to directly root my Xperia Neo to remove the stock applications and then unroon it again for the warranty to be active, without downgrading the firmware ?!

addicted2sex said:
Is there a way to directly root my Xperia Neo to remove the stock applications and then unroon it again for the warranty to be active, without downgrading the firmware ?!
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Which Android do you run, ICS ?
Go then to my roll up sticky thread in my sig, there stands hkw to root ICS and if you want then remove junk apps use then root uninstaller if you phone is rooted from the playstore
Sent from my Neo V with Supercharged ICS with Tapatalk v2.1.1

I think there is still no simple way of rooting our .62 firmwares other than the downgrade trick...
its just simple...just follow the instructions...Ive been doing that always...
but what I did was, when I was at .62 via OTA update, I immediately made a back-up of the system via CWM...so everytym I downgrade and root + CWM, I just flash the back-up...that's just it for me, but I think other Users has their own way of doing it...

Ming_Sue said:
I think there is still no simple way of rooting our .62 firmwares other than the downgrade trick...
its just simple...just follow the instructions...Ive been doing that always...
but what I did was, when I was at .62 via OTA update, I immediately made a back-up of the system via CWM...so everytym I downgrade and root + CWM, I just flash the back-up...that's just it for me, but I think other Users has their own way of doing it...
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The most of the peeps here used my noobguide to get rooted 62 and that was working, so give it a try to that, it works good it stands in my sticky, click.on the sticky thread the roll up in my signature
Sent from my Neo V with Supercharged ICS with Tapatalk v2.1.1

Pandemic said:
The most of the peeps here used my noobguide to get rooted 62 and that was working, so give it a try to that, it works good it stands in my sticky, click.on the sticky thread the roll up in my signature
Sent from my Neo V with Supercharged ICS with Tapatalk v2.1.1
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As I said I need a direct method, without downgrading to .42 ! Your thread is with downgrading so it wont help me ... And also without unlocking the bootloader, cuz my warranty will fly away ... Cuz I want to be able to root/unroot the phone anytime ... I cant always downgrade to .42 and upgrade it again ... That's the point ...

addicted2sex said:
As I said I need a direct method, without downgrading to .42 ! Your thread is with downgrading so it wont help me ... And also without unlocking the bootloader, cuz my warranty will fly away ...
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Well, unless you have unlocked bootloader, there is no direct method to root .62.

Madfysh said:
Well, unless you have unlocked bootloader, there is no direct method to root .62.
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So can you explain to me what I'll lose if I unlock my bootloader ??

addicted2sex said:
So can you explain to me what I'll lose if I unlock my bootloader ??
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If you unlock BL by test point (unoficial method) you not lose anything! If you unlock BL by official method, read this http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/

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[Q] upgrade from .58 to .62

.62 software update just showed up in pc companion today for me, and i have some questions.
i will appreciate anybody taking the time to elighten me.
1. currently my phone uses .58 and is rooted. can i upgrade to .62 or do i have to unroot it first?
2. if answer to question 1 is "yes", will it still be rooted after upgrade?
3. is it worth going to .62, since ICS is expected soon?
(neo v newbie here, dont shoot please!)
thank you.
woody.woodpecker said:
.62 software update just showed up in pc companion today for me, and i have some questions.
i will appreciate anybody taking the time to elighten me.
1. currently my phone uses .58 and is rooted. can i upgrade to .62 or do i have to unroot it first?
2. if answer to question 1 is "yes", will it still be rooted after upgrade?
3. is it worth going to .62, since ICS is expected soon?
(neo v newbie here, dont shoot please!)
thank you.
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1: yes you can update, with the zipfile in my signature if you have cwm recovery flash it through there, no unroot needed
2: Yes if you flashing the zipfile in my signature, you dont lose any apps or setting and you dont have any wipe or factory reset to do, just flash through cwm.
Its for locked bl
3: yeah i think so, im waiting to on ICS.
Dont update though pc companion if you will keep root !
well I don't see much difference between 0.42 and 0.62 fw's tbh.Maybe very slight faster ui.Install the zip thedroidboy posted(one in Pandemics sig) with cwm and you will have 0.62 with rooted and cwm already installed.Touch screen repeatedly at bootup after installing the zip to access cwm recovery.
This is if you use pc companion,
1.Yes
2.No,but you can root.But not easy like zergrush exploit.
3.Doubt that,cos well again I am saying I don't find that much differences in 0.42 vs 0.62
thank you.
i guess i will stick to .58 until ICS comes.
woody.woodpecker said:
thank you.
i guess i will stick to .58 until ICS comes.
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You're welcome, and you can update to rooted 62 firmware, just flash the zip in my signature through cwm and youre done, no wipe or factory reset needed nust flash and its done and you dont wil lose any apps or settings the zip is for locked bl !
mine is unlocked so it is my understanding i cant use that zip file.
woody.woodpecker said:
mine is unlocked so it is my understanding i cant use that zip file.
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Relock your bl mate, thats possible, i has unlocked bl to and relock it.
woody.woodpecker said:
mine is unlocked so it is my understanding i cant use that zip file.
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No need to re lock boot loader,use this zip instead
works fine,thanks to thedroidboy
Thilina said:
No need to re lock boot loader,use this zip instead
works fine,thanks to thedroidboy
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Sorry mates.
Sorry my fault and yes you can use this to
it was never locked, so "relocking" it seemed a bit strange. then i read the following answers
i will give it a thought, but i am partial to waiting for ICS, unless i find something not working right in .58 and being fixed in .62
again, thanks for your answers!
woody.woodpecker said:
it was never locked, so "relocking" it seemed a bit strange. then i read the following answers
i will give it a thought, but i am partial to waiting for ICS, unless i find something not working right in .58 and being fixed in .62
again, thanks for your answers!
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You'welcome mate;(

How Can I revert Stock Rom?

I flashed to 4.0.1.A.0.283 Generic Global rom but now I want to revert to stock rom and I want root with easy way. What can I do?
Why using that old fw??
Flash .42 fw, and root it with DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit.
Everything is in STICKY thread in development section.
Which is why I suggest you, first read sticky threads and other ones, then ask questions.
Madfysh said:
Why using that old fw??
Flash .42 fw, and root it with DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit.
Everything is in STICKY thread in development section.
Which is why I suggest you, first read sticky threads and other ones, then ask questions.
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Because My phone was .062 I unlocked bootloader, installed this rom but my phone bricked when I tried to root. Now I unbricked and still have this rom. Can I update to .42 fw?
I tried to relock bootloader with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
Flashtool said flashing done and my phone worked. I checked but it says still unlock.
Xsi18 said:
Because My phone was .062 I unlocked bootloader, installed this rom but my phone bricked when I tried to root. Now I unbricked and still have this rom. Can I update to .42 fw?
I tried to relock bootloader with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
Flashtool said flashing done and my phone worked. I checked but it says still unlock.
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For Neo V
01.Flash to 0.42 fw using flashtool
02.Root and install CWM
03.Download this & install it with cwm,just install.No need to wipe anything
(If your boot loader is unlocked use this instead )
And you have rooted,cwm installed 0.62 fw
For Neo
01.Flash to 0.42 fw using flashtool
02.Root and install CWM
I cannot find a proper link like the Neo v one for Neo,I guess you have to unlock boot loader to root Neo in 0.62 fw.There is nothing much upgraded anyway in 0.62 comparing to 0.42.So no harm in staying 0.42.And next time please mention what phone do you own(Neo or Neo V ) please.
Anyway if u did little research before asking this I'm pretty sure you would've found the answer already in Neo V android development section mate.
My phone have unlock bootloader. that's why I can't flash an another fw. Because it can be brick.
Xsi18 said:
My phone have unlock bootloader. that's why I can't flash an another fw. Because it can be brick.
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Err what ?
Xsi18 said:
My phone have unlock bootloader. that's why I can't flash an another fw. Because it can be brick.
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Not true - where did you get that notion from?
I did understand if you did ota or flash, your phone could be brick. So Can I flash .42 fw now?
Xsi18 said:
I did understand if you did ota or flash, your phone could be brick. So Can I flash .42 fw now?
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OTA can brick your phone, but flash shouldn't. Why I say shouldn't? Because if you follow instructions everything will be ok. Follow link I gave you, and flash .42 fw with flahtool.
Madfysh said:
OTA can brick your phone, but flash shouldn't. Why I say shouldn't? Because if you follow instructions everything will be ok. Follow link I gave you, and flash .42 fw with flahtool.
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Thank you. and one more thing ask you before flash. What can I do for backup? When I flash my all games, apps gone from phone but not sd card.
Madfysh said:
Which is why I suggest you, first read sticky threads and other ones, then ask questions.
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Thilina said:
Anyway if u did little research before asking this I'm pretty sure you would've found the answer already in Neo V android development section mate.
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Hi Xsi18, you have opened 2 threads but you should search a bit before, and post in an existing thread, if necessary. If everyone open a new thread for each own question we are not helping others with same problems. Please have a read to the forum rules, it will help you to get the best of XDA. Best regards,
I reading but too long and I dont understand anything cause of my english. Delete this thread and the other one.

Root and OC

Hi, I will have SE Xperia Neo V, and I have 2 questions:
1. Root - I update my phone SEUS and I want to root my xperia. How to do it? am looking for an easy way.
2. OC - I wanted to speed up the phone using OC and Smartass v2. How is the easiest way to upload?
In both cases I will not unblock the bootloader! Must stay stock rom and kernel, only OC and root will be in my phone.
Please help me.
Sorry for english, google translator help me
Make your life better and unlock bootloader
About rooting we have many noob tutorials.
OC you get only with unlocked bootloader.
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
Ok, thaks, but if I unlock bootloader via Sony's Official website and I lose official phone updates via SEUS/PCC can I relock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335 and I after that I will be can update to 4.0 ICS with SEUS or PCC?
Pavl0o said:
Ok, thaks, but if I unlock bootloader via Sony's Official website and I lose official phone updates via SEUS/PCC can I relock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335 and I after that I will be can update to 4.0 ICS with SEUS or PCC?
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Very simple... Yes !! But the final ICS is not out yet only beta for unlocked bl.
edit: but why you are starting a new topic?? You can ask this in general thread because there is a general chat for qeustions etc, so its simpler and you get the same answers there
Pavl0o said:
Ok, thaks, but if I unlock bootloader via Sony's Official website and I lose official phone updates via SEUS/PCC can I relock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335 and I after that I will be can update to 4.0 ICS with SEUS or PCC?
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Yes. Unlocking and relocking giving you OFFICAL updates.
And with OTA, SEUS and PC Companion I will be can update after relock?
And I will be update Neo V to official 4.0 and and it is important to me
I recommend use Flashtool!!
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No, only SEUS, OTA, PC Companion, official ICS will be first in this, in flashtool later...
!
So, I will be can update my phone via PC Companion, SEUS and OTA after relock bootloader? I use Sony Ericsson official method.
Pavl0o said:
So, I will be can update my phone via PC Companion, SEUS and OTA after relock bootloader? I use Sony Ericsson official method.
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You already got answer so why asking again?
To be honest not sure about ota but pc comp. and seus will work. ota should work 99%.
locked or unlocked your still going to get it but probably before with unlocked boot loader because carrers will still need to push update not that's what's going to take the time
Sent from my MT15i using Tapatalk
so close this thread !!
Pandemic said:
so close this thread !!
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lol, why?
Maybe he, or someone else, will have more questions about root and OC
And hopefully next user will find it and post it here if it's related to OP's question, instead opening new thread.
Madfysh said:
lol, why?
Maybe he, or someone else, will have more questions about root and OC
And hopefully next user will find it and post it here if it's related to OP's question, instead opening new thread.
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Hahaha why ???
there is a general chat(look in my sig) so peeps or he, can ask over there thats a way easier.
Edit: so i think thats kinda useless to let this thread open for others because there are many other threads, so he must search and he will find !!
i am also crazy for ICS 4.0 , so i wanna know , OTA update (for ICS)is ok for my rooted NEO V ? not unlocked bootloader , @aarush says no problem will be faced ....
darky22 said:
i am also crazy for ICS 4.0 , so i wanna know , OTA update (for ICS)is ok for my rooted NEO V ? not unlocked bootloader , @aarush says no problem will be faced ....
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lol, ICS is still in beta, so still no official version out
how would you OTA update to ICS??

[Q] how to root WT19i for noob (4.1.B.0.431)

Does anyone know the easiest way to root (no downgrade, etc.) for WT19i with android ics 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431)?
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Either unlock bootloader and install custom kernel or downgrade.
Someguyfromhell said:
Either unlock bootloader and install custom kernel or downgrade.
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How this works?
With downgrading
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You must first have your bootloader unlocked. Search the forum for ways on how to, there are (2) current methods being used to. When your bootloader is unlocked, download either expeacer's extended kernel or krsh v 3.0( check my sig ) and install it via fastboot mode. By following this you accomplish the ff: root your phone, install cwm and busybox. Btw, someguyfromhell has made a tut for this. Check it out.
Sent from my WT19i using XDA
click here--->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
mad at leechers
zalamikazee said:
click here--->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
mad at leechers
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P2P, are you on the wrong forum? This is called community bro, no one leeches from one another. Information gathered from one's experience and from our experts are being shared in here for free and so is with whatever MOD you find in here. When someone post a question, try to answer it with what you know otherwise read and observe. Know the forum rules, respect community members and acknowledge post you found helpful by a simple thanks. It's free afterall.
Downgrading is the best option, even for noobs like you and me
I did it on my xperia mini pro and it worked like a charm, just follow the instructions, it's really easy once you've read them carefully
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luiphilip
is using the method in your sig safe ? cuz theres lots more post suggesting a downgrade to GB , and thrs also another post saying that we could use the SE bootloader unlocking tool v1.6 to do the same..
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
The above link mite help you
so is downgrade the better option ?
kokzhanjia said:
so is downgrade the better option ?
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If you want to keep your warranty, definitely
ldinor
is there any posts that can help by just rooting wt19i buildnumber 4.1.B ? without unlocking the bootloader thanks
kokzhanjia said:
is there any posts that can help by just rooting wt19i buildnumber 4.1.B ? without unlocking the bootloader thanks
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No, so far there is no known way to root ICS 4.0.4. Downgrading is the only way if you want to keep your bootloader locked.
this is my problem too, i dont want to unlocked my BL, i just want to root it.
what firmware should be download?
HOW TO DOWNGRADE AND ROOT
This should help..
http://communities-origin.sonyericsson.com/thread/35239
luiphilip said:
You must first have your bootloader unlocked. Search the forum for ways on how to, there are (2) current methods being used to. When your bootloader is unlocked, download either expeacer's extended kernel or krsh v 3.0( check my sig ) and install it via fastboot mode. By following this you accomplish the ff: root your phone, install cwm and busybox. Btw, someguyfromhell has made a tut for this. Check it out.
Sent from my WT19i using XDA
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how bootloader can be unlocked of wt19i ics build 4.1.B.0.431 ?
Bootloader unlock voids warranty! But Check out at
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Better to root is downgrading! You can unroot and keep your warranty...
Second method for Bootloader unlocking is testpoint method, just search in General section.
Sent from my SK17i using xda app-developers app
mihahn said:
Bootloader unlock voids warranty! But Check out at
Better to root is downgrading! You can unroot and keep your warranty...
Second method for Bootloader unlocking is testpoint method, just search in General section.
Sent from my SK17i using xda app-developers app
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thanks for your useful reply...
i have downgraded to GB and able to root successfully wt19i...
when i upgraded it to ICS WT19i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic.rar by flashtool then i faced some problems like if i touch the screen of my phone, it vibrates and beeps though i had stopped vibration and beeps from phone's settings....
is there any way to get ICS without any problem?

Neo V bootloader question.

Hey,
I have brought a new Neo V and i wanted to unlock it. my question is should i unlock it by Using Official method or by s1tool method. As the Official method is much safer what are its cons? as i am a bit worried to do it via s1tool method as i am new to bootloader unlocking. Please help me.
dar820 said:
Hey,
I have brought a new Neo V and i wanted to unlock it. my question is should i unlock it by Using Official method or by s1tool method. As the Official method is much safer what are its cons? as i am a bit worried to do it via s1tool method as i am new to bootloader unlocking. Please help me.
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I will recommend the official method. Here,you will lose DRM files. But,from my view ,they are of no big use at all
On the other hand,the s1 tool doesn't exploit the DRM files,but a small mistake could brick your phone.
you choose
TheDarkDefender said:
I will recommend the official method. Here,you will lose DRM files. But,from my view ,they are of no big use at all
On the other hand,the s1 tool doesn't exploit the DRM files,but a small mistake could brick your phone.
you choose
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Thanks but what exactly does DRM files consist of? and would i be able to relock it for warranty?
dar820 said:
Thanks but what exactly does DRM files consist of? and would i be able to relock it for warranty?
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yes you can.. this wont affect warranty..google DRM..for eg. like track info
Better go on with official method..
Unlocking your phone via the official way would result in losing of your DRM keys.. This won't allow you to use Sony 's official apps like track id.
And furthermore you won't be able to update your phone via OTA or SEUS..
But you don't worry about them as we have solutions here on xda!
There are more cons in the official way but still I recommend you to use this method as it easy than s1 tool and would involve less chances of damaging your device!
Cheers!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
Thanks guys. ill go via offical method. Btw how should i root it i wana do it by doomlord method but it says .62 fw cannot be rooted . i dont know my fw version how can i know it? Please help. and are there any other methods of rooting the device?
dar820 said:
Thanks guys. ill go via offical method. Btw how should i root it i wana do it by doomlord method but it says .62 fw cannot be rooted . i dont know my fw version how can i know it? Please help. and are there any other methods of rooting the device?
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See I recommend you to first unlock your bootloader and then root it!
Without unlocking your bootloader, you can't directly root. 62 firmware!
But after unlocking it you'll be able to root your device via fastboot by flashing the recovery neo. img
And to save your time, flash a custom kernel instead.. They are pre rooted and comes with CWM!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
iamdchosen1 said:
See I recommend you to first unlock your bootloader and then root it!
Without unlocking your bootloader, you can't directly root. 62 firmware!
But after unlocking it you'll be able to root your device via fastboot by flashing the recovery neo. img
And to save your time, flash a custom kernel instead.. They are pre rooted and comes with CWM!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
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ok will do that

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