Finally Rooted Neo L - Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro

Guys i have attached the kernel ftf file of neo L.
So people who are all having neo L can easily root their device.
Steps To Root
Let me clear you guys..
First goto developer setting and turn on usb debugging.
Now in setting->Xperia->connectivity Change usb mode as MSC.
Now turn off device.
Download MT11i_4.1.A.0.562_kernel.ftf from here http://www.mediafire.com/?gwe739kn5mcx56t..
Now flash ur neo L with the above kernel and power on.
You'll only get vibration but screen does'nt turns on.
But still usb debugging'll be working.
Now download DooMLoRD_v1_Xperia-2011-ICS-ROOT-emu-busybox-su frm here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1601038.
Next connect ur device and simply run runme.bat.
Now your device will be rooted.
Finally remove and reinsert your battery and flash Neo L 4.0.4 Kernel.ftf from this thread.
All Done..
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vasiulla said:
Guys i have attached the kernel ftf file of neo L.
So people who are all having neo L can easily root their device.
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What are the step you look to root your Neo L?

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yaoball said:
What are the step you look to root your Neo L?
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Probably the same as for other Xperia 2011 devices, flash kernel from 4.0.3 then root and then flash kernel from 4.0.4 again.
For the 4.0.3 kernel you should probably use kernel from Xperia ray or neo V, not sure I do not have a neo L.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26798415#post26798415

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sdato001 said:
Probably the same as for other Xperia 2011 devices, flash kernel from 4.0.3 then root and then flash kernel from 4.0.4 again.
For the 4.0.3 kernel you should probably use kernel from Xperia ray or neo V, not sure I do not have a neo L.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26798415#post26798415
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I've tried this method, but my bootme.bat keeps giving errors saying "read-only file system" and it doesn't allow the bootme to do anything to my phone, how do I solve this?

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yaoball said:
I've tried this method, but my bootme.bat keeps giving errors saying "read-only file system" and it doesn't allow the bootme to do anything to my phone, how do I solve this?
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which kernel u tried..?
anyway try neo v kernel..
Also use doomlord's easy rooting method to root.

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sdato001 said:
Probably the same as for other Xperia 2011 devices, flash kernel from 4.0.3 then root and then flash kernel from 4.0.4 again.
For the 4.0.3 kernel you should probably use kernel from Xperia ray or neo V, not sure I do not have a neo L.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26798415#post26798415
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Why so difficult?
Flash kernel from 4.0.3 with wiping all and no final verification, niw you are on android 4.0.3, then root, then the OTA,, now you are on rooted 4.0.4 and then install cwm recovery and then... You're done !!
Piece of a cupcake
sent from my Xperia Neo V Supercharged ICS 4.0.4

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sdato001 said:
Probably the same as for other Xperia 2011 devices, flash kernel from 4.0.3 then root and then flash kernel from 4.0.4 again.
For the 4.0.3 kernel you should probably use kernel from Xperia ray or neo V, not sure I do not have a neo L.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26798415#post26798415
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Do not flash ray kernel on Neo wtf
Sent from my Xperia Neo using xda premium

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kormatoes said:
Do not flash ray kernel on Neo wtf
Sent from my Xperia Neo using xda premium
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It will be the same concept to flash neo V kernel to neo L. Neo L is different device than neo V. It seems that the neo L is more similar to Xperia play than to neo. It seems that xperia play can boot neo L ICS image fine, just gamepad not working.

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so what are the real steps for rooting do i need like cwm or something? Or will like a one-click root come out for the neo L? I have the neo L but will ask noob questions cuz i used to own a htc wildfire s

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vasiulla said:
which kernel u tried..?
anyway try neo v kernel..
Also use doomlord's easy rooting method to root.
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I tried both Neo V and Play kernels.. The screen goes black after the kernel, so I have to use doomlord's easy rooting method.
That is when the read-only file system errors comes, when I am running bootme.bat.
Any suggestions?

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THANK YOU!!!
vasiulla said:
Guys i have attached the kernel ftf file of neo L.
So people who are all having neo L can easily root their device.
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Thank you very much! This is great news!!
I'm actually waiting for my Neo L to arrive in few hours and I can't actually stress how grateful I am to get this before even I actually get my hands on the new device.

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vasiulla said:
Guys i have attached the kernel ftf file of neo L.
So people who are all having neo L can easily root their device.
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Can anyone pls guide me thru the exact steps for 'installing' this kernel? I am new to sony android so .....yeah. Thanks!
Sent from my MT25i using xda premium

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wow it looks like many people already have the phone its more than what i thought. Did any of you guys own any of the neo series before?

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striker280 said:
wow it looks like many people already have the phone its more than what i thought. Did any of you guys own any of the neo series before?
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Really? Den I hope there will be a development thread soon :-/ .Nope .
Sent from my MT25i using xda premium

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Steps for root..
Let me clear you guys..
First goto developer setting and turn on usb debugging.
Now in setting->Xperia->connectivity Change usb mode as MSC.
Now turn off device.
Download MT11i_4.1.A.0.562_kernel.ftf from here http://www.mediafire.com/?gwe739kn5mcx56t..
Now flash ur neo L with the above kernel and power on.
You'll only get vibration but screen does'nt turns on.
But still usb debugging'll be working.
Now download DooMLoRD_v1_Xperia-2011-ICS-ROOT-emu-busybox-su frm here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038.
Next connect ur device and simply run runme.bat.
Now your device will be rooted.
Finally remove and reinsert your battery and flash Neo L 4.0.4 Kernel.ftf from this thread.
All Done..

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striker280 said:
wow it looks like many people already have the phone its more than what i thought. Did any of you guys own any of the neo series before?
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Yes i did..
I had neo V..

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Pandemic said:
Why so difficult?
Flash kernel from 4.0.3 with wiping all and no final verification, niw you are on android 4.0.3, then root, then the OTA,, now you are on rooted 4.0.4 and then install cwm recovery and then... You're done !!
Piece of a cupcake
sent from my Xperia Neo V Supercharged ICS 4.0.4
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Sorry.. But how..
I think There is no 4.0.3 kernel for Neo L since the device came up with 4.0.4.
And if we use other device's 4.0.3 kernel then the screen will not work, only usb debugging works ,then how
to do OTA....?
So i uploaded this kernel only ftf for Neo L in this thread..

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vasiulla said:
Let me clear you guys..
First goto developer setting and turn on usb debugging.
Now in setting->Xperia->connectivity Change usb mode as MSC.
Now turn off device.
Download MT11i_4.1.A.0.562_kernel.ftf from here http://www.mediafire.com/?gwe739kn5mcx56t..
Now flash ur neo L with the above kernel and power on.
You'll only get vibration but screen does'nt turns on.
But still usb debugging'll be working.
Now download DooMLoRD_v1_Xperia-2011-ICS-ROOT-emu-busybox-su frm here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038.
Next connect ur device and simply run runme.bat.
Now your device will be rooted.
Finally remove and reinsert your battery and flash Neo L 4.0.4 Kernel.ftf from this thread.
All Done..
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its okay flashing with different kernel ?
in this case neo v kernel flashed in to neo l device?

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Hoshigami said:
its okay flashing with different kernel ?
in this case neo v kernel flashed in to neo l device?
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No, he wrote it because it doesn't work
@OP: put detailed instructions in first post

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