i wonder since the xda developer don have xperia neo section exist
while it happen in forum.lowyat


in case there is new ROM or way to handle the phone.
where should we post it?

i was on rooted 2.3.2 and cut off a lot of unwanted apps..... found that i couldn't do OTA to 2.3.3.... so did flashtool based on the generic firmware in XDA forum. didn't do a wipe data and it caused my phone to hang. i decided to reflash with wipe data now... root it with gingerbreak and OTA to 2.3.3. Success! i find that some stock apps are missing e.g. camera. so i off/on my phone and most of stock app returned (...weird). i find that i can't get GO Contacts/Messaging to work and AppInstaller is missing

anyone encountered this issue?

sori, cant help u with OTA as i didnt do it on my phone.. if u wipe data, meaning all ur previous data is gone right? so if u install back again all the apps, it shud b working fine now..

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Added on June 14, 2011, 11:57 amif u didnt unlock ur bootloader, its not a prob to update to the latest version as seus and pc companion and OTA shud b working fine with ur phone..

b4 u decide to unlock ur bootloader, make sure u know wht u r doing as unlocked bootloader is intended for those devs or someone who interested to do a custom rom for the phone.. unless u know how to make a custom rom, or there r support for ur phone from the devs outside there, its unnecessary for u to unlock ur bootloader..

even for the arc we hav a lil support from the devs who r interested to make a custom rom eventho the bootloader is unlocked.. fortunately jerpelea from x10 is interested in arc n decide to buy it n play with itto make a custom rom..

This post has been edited by Ultima: Jun 14 2011, 11:57 AM

mayb u should do like me . .
flash with pre root hk rom ..
no problem at all .. and run very smooth

i follow this way :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044201

ps : when its about flashing a rom . i think its better to wipe data ..

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I agree want you mention. Actually i wan to be a super user and delete some application which i don need. I still feel happy with SEUS or OTA.but i'm lookig way to root it without unload bootloader.

custom firmware is another option, but currently there is no developer intend to make for xperia neo



This post has been edited by nash_ph_41: Jun 14 2011, 01:46 PM

I guys, I create a shortcut with Anycut but however the shortcut icon is terrible. Anyone has this problem or is there any alternative to Anycut? Or can we change the icon of the short cut?

If u wan to root it without unlocking ur bootloader, thrs no way except to wait for ur region firmware to come u..p with OTA..

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Added on June 14, 2011, 1:55 pmIm using easyshortcut.. No fancy icon except the default, but u can clear the label..

This post has been edited by Ultima: Jun 14 2011, 01:55 PM

Oh, one more thing, I found that the phone got a "tick" sound when exiting camera. Is this normal? I think it is something like my old K850 where the sound is use to close the lense.

[quote=Ultima,Jun 14 2011, 01:53 PM]
If u wan to root it without unlocking ur bootloader, thrs no way except to wait for ur region firmware to come u..p with OTA..

or waiting those developer to find the way to root it.

if using the xperia arc, downgrade to 2.3.2 after update 2.3.3
and ginger break it then update via OTA

if fall to xperia neo, i can't find related firmware to downgrade it

[quote=nash_ph_41,Jun 14 2011, 02:07 PM]
[quote=Ultima,Jun 14 2011, 01:53 PM]
If u wan to root it without unlocking ur bootloader, thrs no way except to wait for ur region firmware to come u..p with OTA..

or waiting those developer to find the way to root it.

if using the xperia arc, downgrade to 2.3.2 after update 2.3.3
and ginger break it then update via OTA

if fall to xperia neo, i can't find related firmware to downgrade it
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Yeap, thts the process to do if wanna get rooted 2.3.3 w/o unpocking the bootloader..

As for ur case, u nid to find the older firmware to downgrade it.. N not all firmware can b rooted via OTA... Iia only global generic OTA works..

for xperia neo currrently have 1 global version only.

don have older than that

so i guess there is no way for u to get rooted for now unless unlocking the bootloader...

n for u to gain root after unlocking bootloader u also nid to know how to make pre rooted image of ur firmware..

This post has been edited by Ultima: Jun 14 2011, 02:35 PM

Why dont you follow the advice by Ultima where you can downgrade to 2.3.2 then root it, then upgrade to 2.3.3 and still have root access?

Is the instructions from XDA too hard to follow? Complicated I guess

The generic firmware in xda doesn't comes with AppInstaller, i tried searched for it while i am still in flashed 2.3.2. There are plenty of AppInstaller in market that can do the same job.

Din't use Go Contacts/Messaging, but my Go calendar and Go weather working fine.

For this moment, there is no way, unless wat u say unlock the bootloader,
for the pre rooted image, there is several source out there, so i still need to create pre- rooted image for my self?

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Added on June 14, 2011, 3:51 pmthe downgrade version use by Xda developer is apply on Xperia arc, but not Xperia Neo
Coz i already try and already brick my phone once, but lucky i find the way to restore it again.

Currently there is not higher firmware version for Xperia Neo.
However as i quote from Ultima, even u have higher version, there is no guarantee i can update via OTA



This post has been edited by nash_ph_41: Jun 14 2011, 03:51 PM

There are a few Neo users that have also 'bricked' the Neo bcos of this downgrade-upgrade method. Can you share here what were the steps you took to get your Neo working again and is it on 2.3.3?

Advance Thank you from the Neo users that will benefit from your sharing.

For those Xperia Neo who use this method

Link: Xda Developer

i'll confirm you will brick you phone, coz the firmware mention is the forum is not compatible with Xperia Neo

If you already brick you phone, try to reflash it with the generic Firmware.

To flash it use this tools
Link: Flash Tools

Xperia Neo Firmware
Link:mt15i_3.0.1.a.0.145_GLOBAL
(That is a Chinese Webpage provide to download the .FTF firmware)

How to flash your phone
Link: Video from ricstc effort

Just Follow the FIRST PART ONLY how to flash the firmware.
Before you load, make sure ur firmware is put under FIRMWARE folder.!!

If you phone cannot detect by the PC during the flashhing, try to locate /flashtools/drivers
double click the .exe file. And your phone will proceed flashing.

After done flashing, you phone will show SONY ERICSSON, which mean you success flashing
so after the reboot, go the reset to factory setting.

My Xperia Neo is 2.3.3 ver, after i flash it, it still remain the same version. If you try to root ur phone without
unlock boot loader, i guess you need to wait awhile for the developer release

If you tired to waiting, then please feel free to browse how to root with unlock the bootloader

thanks for the clarification. i'm using 3rd party installer now. btw anyone knows any widgets (preferably free) that disables 3G/EDGE so that i won't be charge by provider?

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Added on June 14, 2011, 6:01 pmanyone experienced TB not working in a rooted 2.3.3? the rest of root-required app works. i have manually installed busybox

This post has been edited by asherteoh: Jun 14 2011, 06:01 PM

Fantastic! You've done a good deed at this forum; many Neos will thank you. Good job.

i think its the sound of the shutter closing. I got that sound also.