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[Q] Switching ROMs, need advice

Just to give a run down of my current setup, I am using Synergy (RLS1+GodMode) with Freedom kernel. I do like the way Synergy was running but there are a few small issues that annoy me to the point where I would like to switch. I do not have a ton of app's installed but my phone permanently says that I am running low on storage space. It also tends to lag whenever I unlock the screen or switch between any apps. I am most familiar with Cyanogen and Fresh as they were the ones I used for the longest time. I am looking for a stable ROM / kernel build that I will not have to mess with for a while. I do heavily use the GPS, WiFi, and camera, but I don't have 4G in my area so don't care about compatibility there. Any suggestions or links to topics on a stable ROM / Kernel combo would be appreciated. Also I am wondering what the best way to install would be as I am looking to completely format the phone and sd storage to get a 100% clean install. I work as a computer system technician so I do know how to figure things out, just have not done a complete wipe yet. Thanks in advance for any help.
Also I would like to say sorry if there are recent posts regarding the same issue. I do use the search feature and do my research, but would like a direct answer that I can respond to for my phone specifically.

Think I am going with MIUI for my ROM as it seems like the favorite around here. Just need some kernel suggestions as well as a possible link to a guide for completely wiping phone storage and potentially sd while switching into a new ROM.

Never tried MIUI but I've always loved using CM7 with the SavagedZEN kernal.
Here's a really good guide on flashing a rom:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Evo_4G:_Full_Update_Guide

Are you using Amon RA recovery or ClockworkMod?
For Amon RA (preferred Recovery), go through the wipe menu and wipe every item in the list. After you wiped every item, partition your SD card (partitioning also formats the SD card so essentially wiping it again). You can then use the USB-MS toggle item to mount your newly partitioned SD card and drop your ROM in from a computer.

[Q] boot loop...(sort of)

I just flashed the newest version of the codename rom (JustLoveCodename-Android-(Alpha1)2.0.0-RC to my epic 4g touch. I also flashed the Google apps pack that comes with it. It seemed nice at first, but then I tried using the market and it just kept telling me there was a server error. I tried re-downloading it from third party sites but nothing was working. So I went to flash back to Calkulins rom. As I got into recovery mode, it seems the phone somehow changed itself to another recovery system (It might've been CWM) instead of the rogue one I had prior from the initial root process. I tried flashing anyway and the a picture of a dead android with his front opened up and a red exclamation popped up. I rebooted the phone to see what would happen. It brought me right back to Code name's rom. I tried it 3 more times yet the same thing happened every time. I also tried a battery pull. It did not work. I am thinking of doing one of two things: I am going to either go through the initial root stages again or I am going to try to delete the Codename rom from my SD card and try flashing another rom (preferably Calkulin). Please tell me if this is the right thing to do or if there is another method of fixing this problem. Thank you for taking time to read this. I really appreciate any help. FYI: My phone is still in working condition, but I am stuck using the Codename rom which I really do not want to use anymore. I just was able to get ES file manager working and i checked my external sd folder, but there is nothing in it. When i look at my storage from system settings, it says i still have the memory on it. So why is ES not displaying it? =( I re-installed rogue cwm and flashed calkulin's rom again and everything is fine. Heed my advice and be wary of the Codename Rom. Editor's, you can delete this thread if you wish. =)

Gzerner said:
I just flashed the newest version of the codename rom (JustLoveCodename-Android-(Alpha1)2.0.0-RC to my epic 4g touch. I also flashed the Google apps pack that comes with it. It seemed nice at first, but then I tried using the market and it just kept telling me there was a server error. I tried re-downloading it from third party sites but nothing was working. So I went to flash back to Calkulins rom. As I got into recovery mode, it seems the phone somehow changed itself to another recovery system (It might've been CWM) instead of the rogue one I had prior from the initial root process. I tried flashing anyway and the a picture of a dead android with his front opened up and a red exclamation popped up. I rebooted the phone to see what would happen. It brought me right back to Code name's rom. I tried it 3 more times yet the same thing happened every time. I also tried a battery pull. It did not work. I am thinking of doing one of two things: I am going to either go through the initial root stages again or I am going to try to delete the Codename rom from my SD card and try flashing another rom (preferably Calkulin). Please tell me if this is the right thing to do or if there is another method of fixing this problem. Thank you for taking time to read this. I really appreciate any help. FYI: My phone is still in working condition, but I am stuck using the Codename rom which I really do not want to use anymore. I just was able to get ES file manager working and i checked my external sd folder, but there is nothing in it. When i look at my storage from system settings, it says i still have the memory on it. So why is ES not displaying it? =( I re-installed rogue cwm and flashed calkulin's rom again and everything is fine. Heed my advice and be wary of the Codename Rom. Editor's, you can delete this thread if you wish. =)
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K. The reason you aren't getting to the old version of CWM is because you flashed Codename. Codename is an AOSP ROM which has been known to cause bricks when flashing with Rogue. Because if the bricks the developers opted to but include CWM of any kind in the kernel. What you need to do is find a replacement ROM and download it. Once you've downloaded it you need to flash the EL26 stock CWM (you can find it in the OP of the link below) then use it to flash your new ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=295021
Well you're at it is suggest reading the How Not To Brick Your Phone thread in general.
Good luck!

Codename rom is an AOSP rom so your external SD storage will be under /emmc and not /sdcard/externalsd. That's why it wasn't showing up. Same thing with CM9 and AOKP, not because it doesn't work. Also I wouldn't recommend flashing anything ICS related from rogue recovery, js.
And recoveries changed because with our phones, the recovery is packed into the kernel itself so when you flashed Codename, the recovery changed to the stock recovery included with the roms kernel. Hope that clears it up lol.
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If you want a fresh install, the best way is to Odin the el29 kernal. From there, get into your recovery and wipe and flash away.
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[Q] damn kids

I have an A100 that I flashed a very old version of Flex Reaper to right when ICS came out. So the complete setup looks like this.
CWM (very old version)
Android 4.0.3
Kernal 2.6.39.4+
Build Number
FLEX-100-REAPER-R3.1
Also has Crossix memory swap mod.
I set it up many months ago, and it has run great ever since.
Until, my son decided to pull out the SD card while it was running. @#%@[email protected]#^$#
Now, it won't let me update, or install anything. It says there is not enough storage room left even though it shows 18G of free space. I am guessing things got corrupted when the boy pulled the card out.
So, I have two questions.
1. Whats the safest way to dump this sucker and reload it from scratch?
a. Are there any gotcha's I need to look out for? (like removing crossix's mod before booting back into CWM)
2. I see there has been a lot of new recoveries, rom's, and kernal's put out for the A100 since I stop messing with mine. I'd gladly take some advice on setup's. I am much more interested in stability than extra features, or speed. If my son hadn't pulled that card, and corrupted my setup I would have never messed with it again because it just flat worked well as it was. I do however have an interest in Jelly Bean if there is a solid rom built at this time. I saw the CM10 threads, but there is so much back and forth, I can't get a good feeling it's solid yet.
Thanks ahead of time,

You can boot in cwm correct?
G2x-temasek CM7 build135.3 w/faux 054 kernel

justjackyl said:
You can boot in cwm correct?
G2x-temasek CM7 build135.3 w/faux 054 kernel
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Yes,

Have you tried removing the crossix mount swap and reapply?
From what I am gathering, you are able to boot up normally, and have full functionality, and can run apps, but just cannot do anything new beyond that?
Such as installing, updates as you said. But can you open up apps that run before the "incident"?

Yes I can run everything already on the device. The only issues at this time are existing apps can't be updated, and new ones can't be installed.
I haven't tried to re-apply the mod swap. I figured the safest route long term would be a complete wipe, and start from a newly flashed rom. Might not be necessary, but I just figure safer long term. I am not afraid to re-flash it. It's still rooted, and unlocked. I just know it's better to be safe and ask questions first. I wouldn't be the first guy to brick an A100, it's not the friendliest device to work with.
The second question is based on the fact that if I am going to re-flash it, I may as well move to a more current rom if it is as stable as the rom I am coming from.
Sorry if I am a PITA, but thanks for helping out

BcWilk said:
Yes I can run everything already on the device. The only issues at this time are existing apps can't be updated, and new ones can't be installed.
I haven't tried to re-apply the mod swap. I figured the safest route long term would be a complete wipe, and start from a newly flashed rom. Might not be necessary, but I just figure safer long term. I am not afraid to re-flash it. It's still rooted, and unlocked. I just know it's better to be safe and ask questions first. I wouldn't be the first guy to brick an A100, it's not the friendliest device to work with.
The second question is based on the fact that if I am going to re-flash it, I may as well move to a more current rom if it is as stable as the rom I am coming from.
Sorry if I am a PITA, but thanks for helping out
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Nah dude, your fine. Kinda why I hang around here.
In this case, I would not mess with trying to flash a new recovery.
As for CM9 or 10, I'm a strong advocate for 10. Others will argue. I had a lot of app compatibility issues with CM9.
That being said, your best bet for stability is CM10 09/02/12 build. It is the currently longest running build with few complaints. Pio has been kind enough to resume development for the A100 and has released an updated source build to 11/08/12, its what I am running and runs great.
Stock kernel is not bad, godmachines v2.0 kernel offers a few more tweaking options and is very good as well.
Download your flavors of ROM and kernel and put on your external SD. I'm sure you know what to do from there.
BTW, for cm/ICS. Flex-relix is most popular.
Iconia A100 CM10 PRIVATE BUILD, TabletUI, Updated to 11/03/12 Source; godmachine v2.0 kernel

I agree. Take your pick of the popular ROMs on the first dev page. Full wipe and reflash the one you pick, as per the ROMs instructions. I would backup any needed data off the microsd card and reformat it also, NTFS.

Thanks goes to both of you.
I was trying to get a grasp on if I need to upgrade to a new rom or not. It's a tough question to ask on what is basically a developers forum as this is a family tablet. Stability is much more of a concern than raw performance. I along with most others here always wants the latest on our devices, but when the tablet in question basically belong to the wife and kids, obviously stability take priority. I travel too much to deal with "issues". No digg to developlers. Bug's are just part of the process I understand. I test software for a living. I just want to leave that part of my life at work. We all appreciate what you do here.
Glad to hear that there is not much point in upgrading what already works from a recovery standpoint, but CM10 is sounding like a solid rom. I have it on my gnex, and it is just simpler to keep everything the same. I look forward to the update
Thanks everyone.

Ok, so I did a little reading to get caught back up on how to work with this device. I just wanna make sure I have the correct order, and files I need to get this done right the first time.
1. Delete the "install_recovery.sh" file that is there because of crossix swap mod.
2. Boot into CWM recovery, and wipe basically everything. (there is nothing on the tablet I need)
3. Flash the lastest CM10 found here http://droidinsider.com/download.php?folder=a100/ ? I think?
4. Flash kernal ( I can't find a link to download "godmachines v2.0 kernel" ) any help?
5. Flash gapps latest link I can find is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29236322 is that right?
6. This thread seems to cover the rest well. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1931085
That seem about right?

BcWilk said:
Ok, so I did a little reading to get caught back up on how to work with this device. I just wanna make sure I have the correct order, and files I need to get this done right the first time.
1. Delete the "install_recovery.sh" file that is there because of crossix swap mod.
2. Boot into CWM recovery, and wipe basically everything. (there is nothing on the tablet I need)
3. Flash the lastest CM10 found here http://droidinsider.com/download.php?folder=a100/ ? I think?
4. Flash kernal ( I can't find a link to download "godmachines v2.0 kernel" ) any help?
5. Flash gapps latest link I can find is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29236322 is that right?
6. This thread seems to cover the rest well. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1931085
That seem about right?
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Here you go bud. It's always good to have a stockpile. Soooo...
CM10 4.1.2 Sources 11-8-12
CM10 4.1.1 Sources 9-2-12
Modded Stock ICS ROM (Acer Modded ROM)
FLEX-A100-REAPER-RELIX_Rev2
So choose your flavor of ROM, and than you can use the stock kernel, or the highest recommended by linuxsoxiety aka godmachine: godmachine v2.0 kernel
Gapps (Source Dependant)
4.1.1 Source Gapps
4.1.2 Source Gapps
Stinky ICS Gapps
You won't need to mess with crossix mount swap removal, will be removed upon wipe.
Boot into CWM. Now I use TWRP recovery (although I use CWM on my G2x), so the terms might differ slightly, but I think you'll understand:
Perform:
Factory/Data Reset (wipe)
Format/Wipe Cache
Format/Wipe Dalvik Cache
Format/Wipe System (in CWM, goto mounts and select format /system)
Just to be safe, I would:
Format/Wipe Internal Storage/SD
Than flash from external SD
ROM
Kernel (if not using stock)
Gapps (proper for source?)
Than make sure you follow the ten min, reboot, ten min rule. I'm sure you know what I mean from your studying.
Should be good.
Although, I recommend using GL to SD app in place or crossix mount swap. Takes a lil more effort to use, but, if there is an accidental SD pull, it won't affect the system.
Hope this helps.

Up and running.
Can't get that swap mod to run for some reason, I'll have to look into that when I am not drinking.
The launcher on CM10 is a little buggy, but other than that it seems to run well. Thanks for all the help
many thanks

BcWilk said:
Up and running.
Can't get that swap mod to run for some reason, I'll have to look into that when I am not drinking.
The launcher on CM10 is a little buggy, but other than that it seems to run well. Thanks for all the help
many thanks
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Use apex launcher (its talked about in my tips thread)
And gl to sd in place of swap mount
I think the mount points are different than ice and swap wont work on jb
G2x-temasek CM7 build135.4 w/faux 054 kernel

justjackyl said:
Use apex launcher (its talked about in my tips thread)
And gl to sd in place of swap mount
I think the mount points are different than ice and swap wont work on jb
G2x-temasek CM7 build135.4 w/faux 054 kernel
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They are but symlinked for backward compatibility. I also put up a jb version awhile back.
That said it does pose potential issues if its yanked hot as you saw.
Tapatalked from my Nexus 7 - Kuroikaze AOSP

[Q] Various problems with phone. Completely restore phone?

As of recent, I've been having a ton of stability problems on my S2 across all ROMs. It will often get sluggish and randomly shut down, the WiFi will completely drop and I won't be able to connect unless I restart my entire phone, and various other problems. I've done a full wipe when installing any ROM and problems only came up when I installed cwm 6.0.4.3 and I was wondering if that may have been the issue. Either way, I was wondering if there was a way to completely wipe my phone and bring it all the way back to factory and how it came in the box so I can completely start over to try to fix these problems. Any other suggests would be greatly appreciated, too.
Currently running BeanStalk 4.4+, last "stable" build was with Cyanogenmod 10.1 nightly.
Thank you to everyone in the XDA Developer community, you certainly are amazing and thank you to the developers of the search function, I may not know how to use it to it's greatest potential but it's certainly helped me a TON. This is the first time I've felt I've actually need to make a post for something going wrong, sorry if the problem has happened in the past and I missed a post.

Dude i had a similar problem a while back switching from TWRP to CWM. Somehow I corrupted my Dalvik partition. I couldn't even get back to recovery.
So I went here. Followed the instructions and completely went back to stock.
Quick Note that I don't see mentioned enough, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR APPS AND SETTINGS, (hopefully thy're all backed up with Titanium), BUT YOU WILL NOT LOSE YOUR STUFF ON YOUR INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL SD CARDS. The first time I went back to Stock I was scared s***less because I thought I was losing all my pics.
When I booted up the first time, I got the "repairing" Android Icon, it rebooted and I was back in business.
Then I had previously grabbed the TWRP odin flashable 2.5.0.0. tar file from over here. I got 2.5.0.0 because I planned to flash a 4.2.2 ROM after all is said and done. I flashed that with Odin from Download Mode.
I didn't even bother logging into Google on the stock 4.1.2 ( I just can't go back TouchWiz after Cyanogenmod). I just rebooted right into TWRP 2.5.0.0 manually with Volume up and Power button.
From there I factory wiped everything, then superwiped and cachewiped ( both can be found http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2235141), just to be on the paranoid side.
And finally I flashed Cl3Kener's latest 4.2.2 version of his BlackLiquid and his latest 4.2.2 stable Uber Kernel. I personally think this is the most stable, and as close to perfect ROM thats going to come out for this phone. Of course that is just my opinion after my own experiences with 4.3, 4.3.1, and 4.4.
This is a completely streamlined version of the complete cluster f** I did researching, trial and error, and starting over, while I was in the middle of actually doing it. One last tip I can give, is to get all the files you think you might possibly need and put then on your external SD if you got it, or internal SD. Its a real pain stopping and starting cause your missing a zip you forgot.
Hope this helps
Huge thanks to the Developers threads I Linked to.

Most recent and stable ROM for the Gio GT-S5660

What is the most recent and stable ROM for the Gio GT-S5660M ?
Importantly it would be to have a ROM that is new enough to work with modern apps, which often require at least android 4 or 5. Also, I would prefer to avoid GApps and go with F-Droid and Aurora Store, and the latter seems to require android 5+.
I have a couple of these lying around and thought they might make good WiFi IP phones with a SIP client. With a modern ROM and a new replacement battery (remember those?!) they could have new life.
Is this workable? This phone is so cute and compact that I really don't want to get rid of it if it can be used for something.

It has an armv6 cpu wich is no longer supported on android the last supported version was kitkat 4.4.4, this is the latest rom available for the device: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-cyanogenmod-11-final-05-08-2015.3066771/
It can still be used to listen to fm radio etc, although it no longer has browser support, so it won't work on all sites. I have one too and think it is a very nice tiny phone but I am affraid you are going to have to buy a newer phone for daily usage.

@J.V.B. Thank you for your reply!
Does that rom work well? There is some conflicting feedback in the thread. Which is the correct rom (msm vs msm7x27)?
How can the rom be flashed from the stock non-rooted state? There aren't instructions in that thread, though there is a post saying to use this CWM recovery (requires root?): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-11-wip-alpha-1.2582642/page-27#post-54754255
Good point, the browsers all seem to require android 5+.
Currently on stock (android 2.3.4) I am using CSipSimple and that's working reasonably well. A newer rom might give a bit more flexibility in settings (eg. I can't figure out how to enable wifi on boot and autostart CSipSimple on 2.3.4), and maybe just maybe a few apps through F-Droid.

Both versions work they are just different kernels, I forgot what the advantages over each other were, I think the 7x27 version was more buggy but I am not sure, I recommend checking out both.
That cwm is indeed the only correct version, newer or older ones can't install this rom. I think to install the cwm you just have to boot to recovery (home button + power button and keep the home button pressed in.) and apply update from sd card and select that cwm(wrong: see edit). After this you boot to recovery again and now you factory reset and flash the rom. You also need to flash the camera patch after you flash the rom, otherwise you won't be able to record using the camera. I am not responsible for anything that happens, custom roms are always a risk. Hope it works for you
edit: You need to be rooted and on android version 2.3.3 or higher to install cwm: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...mwares-mods-tips-tricks.1397120/post-20397988

I also recommend using link2sd:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/bulent-akpinar/link2sd/ .
For instructions, follow this guide but scroll all the way down to the for cwm only users method: https://awanstuff.wordpress.com/201...ink2sd-in-any-android-phone-with-screenshots/
Link2sd will fully transfer apps to sd card instead of only the package. I changed the settings to make sure auto link is on and install location is set to sd. You can also transfer already installed apps to the sd and a lot more.
After this maybe post about how well the gio is running for documentation.
Some extra tips: the built in root is handy and if you enable developer options in the rom you will also get a performance menu in settings where you can make it run faster.

Thanks, I plan to try installing CWM and the CM11 rom soon. From searching it looks like "MSM7x27" refers to the Snapdragon S1 processor version:
List of Qualcomm Snapdragon systems on chips - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
The Gio has a MSM7227 https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_gio_s5660-3741.php so maybe the MXM7x27 version is the correct one? I don't know if the plain "MSM" version rom is referring to a specific or generic designation.
Thanks for the tip about link2sd. It's nice to have that option since the very limited storage on this phone is maybe the biggest weakness. I'll see if I need it, since I don't plan to install many apps at all, rather I want to maximize battery life.
I got 1500 mAh batteries from Polarcell and in airplane mode with wifi and just CSipSimple running on the stock rom it lasts over 7 days in "standby". Let's see a modern phone do that!

I think this is the msm7x27: https://github.com/androidarmv6/android_kernel_samsung_msm
and this is the msm: https://github.com/HerroYou/android_kernel_samsung_msm/commits/cm-11.0
The msm just adds overclocking but might be more unstable and it also breaks the backlights. I don't know which is the best one. I recommend if the msm7x27 doesn't work well enough to try the msm and see if that gives you better results.
Also just so you know I have not found any gapps that work yet.

Also when you before you reset your device and flash the rom. Right after the cwm install I recommend fully backing up your device to an sd card so you can just go back any time you want.

I tested csipsimple and it works. If you want better battery life, the power menu that gets enabled after you unlock dev mode might allow you to downclock the cpu to get even more battery.

HerroYou has a mxm7x27 repo too: https://github.com/HerroYou/android_kernel_samsung_msm7x27
It would have been so helpful for them to leave a couple of notes about the difference. It seems like these terms might be common enough in the dev circles that they didn't think it needed explanation.
About gapps, I wasn't interested anyway, so I'll take its lack as a "feature". Not sure if microg is feasible. In any case, side-loading and F-Droid are ok for me on this device.
And yes, a backup after installing CWM but before the rom installation is essential. No intention to skip that.

oh I see the msm2x27 kernel is based on linux kernel 2.6.37 and the msm kernel is based on linux kernel 3.0

I have been reading up on things and see that most threads say you must be rooted and above version 2.3.3 to flash the cwm recovery: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...mwares-mods-tips-tricks.1397120/post-20397988
I am sorry I forgot about it. It really has been a long time since I installed it

Nice catch. In that case it is tempting to try msm with the more recent kernel 3.0.
Is there no way to flash CWM without root?
If not, is this post on rooting still valid? https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...wares-mods-tips-tricks.1397120/#post-20397899

It is to root the stock rom so it should still work since the stock rom hasn't been updated in forever. I would also recommend reading the rest of the beginning of that thread to make sure you didn't miss anything because while mostly outdated, the things like rooting the stock rom and installing cwm is still the same.

I would also just to be sure use the cwm version in the thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...mwares-mods-tips-tricks.1397120/post-20397988 and then update it to the new version.

I started downloading the resources needed for this project, but the link (actually the whole hosting site) is dead for the root gb updated.zip hmm...
There are a few other files for rooting uploaded by random forum members:
Big thread For New Users (Rooting , Flashing,Firmwares,Mods,Tips, Tricks)
This thread is collection of all available data/tutorials about samsung galaxy gio,so it may save time for you guys. -------------------------------------------- For Simpilfication each post will contain single tutorial, Main post will only used...
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Big thread For New Users (Rooting , Flashing,Firmwares,Mods,Tips, Tricks)
This thread is collection of all available data/tutorials about samsung galaxy gio,so it may save time for you guys. -------------------------------------------- For Simpilfication each post will contain single tutorial, Main post will only used...
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A bit scary, but not sure there's another choice. It would be ideal if the recovery and rom could be flashed without root.

I found a rooting tutorial with a download on this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...kernels-recoveries-scripts-tutorials.1623393/
It is under the tutorials section.
Again I am not sure if you have to root to be able to install cwm but I wouldn't take any risks.
Also before you install anything is there anything you want me to confirm whether it's working or not on this rom?

I got youtube to work through newpipe and mx player although you have to download the videos because at low resolutions newpipe loses audio when sending to external video player.

Thanks, that's a nice resource thread. In the second page of the rooting thread someone has a modified version of the file for Bell S5660M variant, which is what I have, so I suppose I'll use that. I would prefer to go with CWM and CM11 without rooting, since I don't need or want root, but as you say it could be risky...
Oh, it would be great if you could verify on CM11 if 1) wifi can start automatically on (re)boot (eg. if it was on when powering off or rebooting, 2) if programs like CSipSimple can be autostarted on boot. That's all I really need right now to make it useful as an wifi IP phone.

I don't know how I would go about autostarting apps on boot. Is there a setting or a test for that? The wifi stays enabled after reboot.