Xperia Neo V - Some Questions - Please Answer

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SteelSpider

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Hello , I am a Noob ,
I have a few questions ,
My Device
Xperia Neo V
MT11i

Android Version:
2.3.4
Build:
4.0.2.A.0.62

Kernel:
2.6.32.9.-perf ....... [did not write the entire thing]

I never updated it ,

Now , I want
1.Make a Complete Recoverable Backup of my Current OS (2.3.4)
backup my original firmware , and stock OS . So that if in future i want to go back to it , i can just use that to go back . (i hope i am able to make you guys understand)
As far as my knowledge goes , i should need TWRP Recovery , or CWM Recovery or something similar . Correct me if i am wrong .

2.Unlock the Boot-loader and Root it.

3.Install Last Officially available update , Manually and Try it out
Which is the last officially updated version available ?

4.If i Like it then OK , if not then
i will Install other Custom ROMs or CM13

Q1. i heard that Many Custom ROMs dont have FM and Camera Functions ?
Which Custom ROM has all the functionality as the Stock One ?
and is based on most updated version of android ?

5.KERNEL.
I just CANT understand this one , please help me understand it
Does any of the above need the kernel to be replaced ? by some other kernel ?
I dont have much knowledge of kernel

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Other Questions:

1.Why we are Flashing both .562 kernel .587 kernel one by one ?
Shouldn't we need only one ?

2. Can i update to Latest ICS via PC Companion and then root it ?
Will it affect anything ?

3.
Quote:

Disadvantages

1. Warranty is void..gone.. ---------- No Problem
2. You cannot update using PCC or SUES( if you try them..then u'll get a message saying that the software is modified and it wont proceed) ---------- No Problem since no update will come in future
3. No more DRM(Digital Rights Management)..things like Trackid, music like..etc - I like TrackID , but TrackID works with any mobile isnt it ? so what will change ? in Track ID ?
And which Custom ROMs require Unlocked Bootloader ?
Does CM Require it ?

Please help how can i do these and please educate me about kernel too .

P.S.
I tried posting this before in the [NEO/V/L Q and A THREAD]HELP THREAD (N00B friendly) Thread but No One Replied