How to install ROMS on UCLE5 Stock ICS Root w/ Siyah v4.3.3 w/o mic swap

[dillon_b12]

After reading over lots and lots of threads, I finally got up the courage to root my phone.

I followed these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746181

I flashed the "Kernel + Modem + Cache + Rooted UCLE5 System Package" using Odin, downloaded Mobile Odin, and then flashed the safe Siyah 4.3.3 kernel w/o mic swap to avoid bricking due to the eMMc bug. Everything seems to be working fine. I have Superuser, Mobile Odin, and CWM Recovery.

My question is what are my ROM choices and how do I go about installing them?

I'f I'm reading the instructions correctly in the thread with the rooting instructions, I only have the three options for kernels in that thread and I MUST use a w/o mic swap version.

On the Siyah thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1592228, the only ROMs listed that work with w/o mic swap Siyah are Criskelo and UCLD3. Are these my only choices for ROM?

Are these the proper files for Criskelo?

Criskelo: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500891&highlight=criskelo

I can't seem to find the files for UCLD3.

To be clear, I was coming from a stock i777 with stock ICS and UCLE5. I'm now running 4.0.3, I777UCLE5, 3.1.0-rc8-Siyah-v4.3.3-nomswap ([email protected]).

Thanks for any help. I've searched and read a ton, but I just can't make sense of it all.

 

[Pirateghost]

You can use any rom you want. It will come with its own kernel and overwrite the one you have

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

 

[dillon_b12]

eerssco action-ev

You can use any rom you want. It will come with its own kernel and overwrite the one you have

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

So this from the the first thread isn't true?

"You must use an ICS kernel, and it must work with Samsung firmware, and be the no-mic-swap version. If you install a Gingerbread kernel the phone will not boot."

Sorry, it's all a bit confusing to me.

 

[Nick281051]

So this from the the first thread isn't true?

"You must use an ICS kernel, and it must work with Samsung firmware, and be the no-mic-swap version. If you install a Gingerbread kernel the phone will not boot."

Sorry, it's all a bit confusing to me.

Then don't go and mess with your phone if you don't understand what you're doing. The information is not that complicated.

 

[Eternalty]

So this from the the first thread isn't true?

"You must use an ICS kernel, and it must work with Samsung firmware, and be the no-mic-swap version. If you install a Gingerbread kernel the phone will not boot."

Sorry, it's all a bit confusing to me.

Just do as Pirate says and you will be fine. Dont worry about the kernel because the rom you want will have the appropriate kernel packaged in

 

[Pirateghost]

So this from the the first thread isn't true?

"You must use an ICS kernel, and it must work with Samsung firmware, and be the no-mic-swap version. If you install a Gingerbread kernel the phone will not boot."

Sorry, it's all a bit confusing to me.

it means that if you use an ALTERNATE kernel, which a lot of people like to do, then you must abide by those guidelines. all roms come packaged with a 'recommended' kernel....just flash one and you will see.

 

[dillon_b12]

it means that if you use an ALTERNATE kernel, which a lot of people like to do, then you must abide by those guidelines. all roms come packaged with a 'recommended' kernel....just flash one and you will see.

Thanks, that makes much more sense.

Ok, so for this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2005266

How do I do an EFS backup? I have searched this, but haven't found anything specific to this phone. Just want to make sure I am doing it correctly.

The next step is to do a FULL BACKUP. I did a backup in CWM Recovery. Does that work?

When I move the ROM to my phone, do I take the whole zip file? Is there any particular file(zImage?) I point to when flashing through CWM or is it the whole zip file?

Thanks again for all the help.

 

[dillon_b12]

I successfully flashed SHOStock2.

Thanks for the help guys.

 

[122ninjas]

Thanks, that makes much more sense.

Ok, so for this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2005266

How do I do an EFS backup? I have searched this, but haven't found anything specific to this phone. Just want to make sure I am doing it correctly.
Use any EFS Backup App
The next step is to do a FULL BACKUP. I did a backup in CWM Recovery. Does that work?
Yepp that is a Nandroid backup
When I move the ROM to my phone, do I take the whole zip file? Is there any particular file(zImage?) I point to when flashing through CWM or is it the whole zip file?
Nope just keep the whole zip and select it in CWM
Thanks again for all the help.

See my replies in bold

 

[attsw]

I successfully flashed SHOStock2.

Thanks for the help guys.

Good choice for a first ROM. When you get bored with that Shostock3 is really nice but wait until 1.5 comes out. It has some fixes that will polish it up nicely.

Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda app-developers app

 

[dillon_b12]

Good choice for a first ROM. When you get bored with that Shostock3 is really nice but wait until 1.5 comes out. It has some fixes that will polish it up nicely.

Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda app-developers app

Would going to SHOStock3 require a wipe? I understand that upgrading to new versions of an existing ROM usually does not, but since this is a different ROM it seems like it would require the full wipe.

What is the easiest way to retain as many of my settings, etc... as possible when doing full wipes? I have Titanium Backup already. Is there another program that will help me retain more?

 

[Eternalty]

Would going to SHOStock3 require a wipe? I understand that upgrading to new versions of an existing ROM usually does not, but since this is a different ROM it seems like it would require the full wipe.

What is the easiest way to retain as many of my settings, etc... as possible when doing full wipes? I have Titanium Backup already. Is there another program that will help me retain more?

Yes on the full wipe before flashing the new ROM.
What else are u trying to retain besides apps and their data? If that's all TiBu is fine

 

[dillon_b12]

Yes on the full wipe before flashing the new ROM.
What else are u trying to retain besides apps and their data? If that's all TiBu is fine

It would be nice if I didn't have setup e-mail everytime, but if I can keep my apps and their data with TiBu, that should be fine.

 

[creepyncrawly]

It would be nice if I didn't have setup e-mail everytime, but if I can keep my apps and their data with TiBu, that should be fine.

Once you get accustomed to it, flashing with a full wipe isn't too bad. Make a nandroid backup in case you decide to go back. And I would recommend you buy the full version of titanium back up to get the batch features, and support the developer. It is probably the most important app for those that flash regularly.

 

[Phalanx7621]

I can fully wipe and flash and have everything back up and running the exact same way it was in like 10 minutes. But I like the chance to start fresh