Micromax A110 Canvas 2: All Things Thread

How will you rate Micromax A110 performance-wise, out of 5 stars.


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droidiser

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ATTENTION A110 OWNERS!

If you can get stock recovery using below method, then I shall get cwm posted for this device.

First install terminal emulator on your phone(Your phone must be rooted for this!), then launch and type in:

$ su
# cat /proc/mtd

This should give you an output like:

dev: size erasesize name
mtd0: 00040000 00020000 "misc"
mtd1: 00500000 00020000 "recovery"
mtd2: 00280000 00020000 "boot"
mtd3: 04380000 00020000 "system"
mtd4: 04380000 00020000 "cache"
mtd5: 04ac0000 00020000 "userdata"

Now, check for the "recovery partition" , that is which "mtd" it's on. Here it's on mtd1, it might be different for your phone. With that info type in the terminal emulator(You should have your sdcard inserted before proceeding):


# cat /dev/mtd/mtd1(OR whichever mtd YOUR "recovery" is on) > /sdcard/recovery.img

Now upload that file at some file hosting service, preferably mediafire, and give me the link to it.
 
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jgsolo27

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CWM Recovery

I guess I told you about that tool in the a21 OP, you can thank me for that. :kidding:
Btw, can you add some snapshots so that it can make a good read on my blog? Please post benchmark scores too. Is it based on MT6573/75/77? If yes, then I can arrange a cwm port for it!
Hi!
Screen Shots added as wanted by you. Benchmark scores sometime later. It's based on MediaTek MT6577 1GHz dual-core processor. Hope you'll soon arrange for CWM port for this phone. :good:
 

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subtrix

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Hi Friends!
Successfully rooted my device using "Root with Restore by bin4ry" method.
Once connected with PC, the drivers get installed automatically. No need to search or run around for the same.
Then follow bin4ry method and have your phone rooted!!
Of course at your own risk.

The first time when I ran the bin4ry program it kept running in loop even after choosing restore. The phone did not restart. However a subsequent attempt worked. Thanks man.
 

subtrix

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Right from morning I have been trying to extract the things, both through the computer as well as Terminal Emulator. It's not working. I shall try some other method also. :confused:

Guys,

Does the below make any sense.
(Based on a post related to finding the recovery when not found under /proc/mtd: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1858683)

There is a file called emmc under the /proc folder... below are the contents

partno: start_sect nr_sects partition_name
emmc_p1: 00000020 00000002 "ebr1"
emmc_p2: 0000ac40 00002800 "sec_ro"
emmc_p3: 00010740 00100000 "android"
emmc_p4: 00110f40 00100000 "cache"
emmc_p5: 00211740 00100000 "usrdata"
emmc_p6: 00311f40 0041b8c0 "fat"

And there are the below folders under /dev/block/

d mmcblk0
d mmcblk0boot0
d mmcblk0boot1
d mmcblk0p1
d mmcblk0p2
d mmcblk0p3
d mmcblk0p4
d mmcblk0p5
d mmcblk0p6

I am not able to determine which of the above partition is a recovery one
 
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hemal7980

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Plz guide to Root A110

Successfully rooted the A110 using tool from Bin4ry. Thanks Gaurav (Droidiser) & Solomon (jgsolo27).

Please help me root my A110. I tried it using tool from Bin4ry but did not suceeded. Am new to android so please guide me if possible. My mail is hemal7980 at yahoo dot co m so if possible do mail me tutorial on how you did it.
 

subtrix

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Please help me root my A110. I tried it using tool from Bin4ry but did not suceeded. Am new to android so please guide me if possible. My mail is hemal7980 at yahoo dot co m so if possible do mail me tutorial on how you did it.

Hemal,

Check the very first post in the forum. Gaurav has created a webpage with the detailed steps for doing the root. Follow each step and if you are still facing an issue, let us know where you are stuck. The program by bin4ry did not work for me the very first time and went into an endless loop. It worked when i tried again. Good Luck!
 

vijetaverma

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GPS LOCK Problem

I m facing problem in GPS Locking. Not able to lock to gps..
I tried with all settings on A-GPS and all but still not able to get gps lock.
Is any one else facing the same problem??
Help me.. do i need to go to service center?
 

Phantom1116

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I got dis phone few days ago..i m happy wid its performance n build quality... nw gona root dis thanq for guide.

Sent from my Micromax A110 using xda app-developers app
 

hemal7980

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Hemal,

Check the very first post in the forum. Gaurav has created a webpage with the detailed steps for doing the root. Follow each step and if you are still facing an issue, let us know where you are stuck. The program by bin4ry did not work for me the very first time and went into an endless loop. It worked when i tried again. Good Luck!

Tried it multiple times but it gets struck..It does not moves ahead of below msg ,

Please look at your device and click restore !
If everything is sucessfull i will tell you.
RUNNING....

It does not moves ahead of this msg
 

jigarmpattani

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GPU Problem

Helllo,
I have Marked that if you will restart and even till 20-30min.if you will scale antutu benchmark it will score 750 around only and after few hour when you will score it will give 1400 around, i don't know whats d bug in kernal or gpu please help if you have any idea. and Please Developer,Develop a ROM for this if possible.
Thank you.
 

hemal7980

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Hemal,

Check the very first post in the forum. Gaurav has created a webpage with the detailed steps for doing the root. Follow each step and if you are still facing an issue, let us know where you are stuck. The program by bin4ry did not work for me the very first time and went into an endless loop. It worked when i tried again. Good Luck!

thanks subtrix , gaurav & binry...I have sucessfull rooted my phone using same tool. I also installed superuser from play store but this one seems to be totally different from one which i had on Karbonn A18...I installed Frontline Commondo after rooting & installing Superuser but it gave error that application is not purchased from playstore so it cant work...I never faced any issue in Karbonn A18 which comes Pre-rooted so can anyone plz do share their experience. I heard that Superuser app had lot of issues after it provided an updated version so is there any other way to install games & play it...I also installed Gangster Miami but it gets stutdown in few minutes automatically while playing.
 

hemal7980

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unfortunately "xyz game" stopped.

After i rooted and installed superuser i installed few games & i also downloaded its required files through wifi but all games like gangster miami , assasian creed, backstab starts fine and after few minutes say 3-4 mins of play it closes n gives this msg : unfortunately "xyz game" stopped. Please do help in rectifying the reason for getting such errors.
 

vijetaverma

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Helllo,
I have Marked that if you will restart and even till 20-30min.if you will scale antutu benchmark it will score 750 around only and after few hour when you will score it will give 1400 around, i don't know whats d bug in kernal or gpu please help if you have any idea. and Please Developer,Develop a ROM for this if possible.
Thank you.

Hi...I get GPU score of 770 around all the time in Antutu.. Only one time i get a score of 1400+. but after restart it is always around 750. :(
if anyone else is facing the same problem.
@^^ Do u find a solution??? And whats your score at present??
 

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    Micromax A110: All Things Root Thread

    Hola Guys!
    Guides for Micromax A110:
    Important: If the steps given in the guide sound a bit strange (I bet they are, for newbies), click the Title to get to a full explained guide. Experienced folks will have no problems the steps given here itself. :)

    Posting too many links to one's blog is considered unethical. So, I decided to create an index of all the guides for Canvas 2 on Droidiser.
    • Root and install Jelly Bean on Micromax A110: Easier Method (Thanks Paplu3)
      • Download this file and copy it to your sd card.
      • Wipe Data/Factory reset and go to Advanced and wipe dalvik cache.
      • Boot into clockworkmod and flash the file by going to Install zip from sdcard.
      • Reboot.
    • How to Update Micromax A110 to Cynus T2's Jelly Bean
      • Download Cynus T2 JB ROM and transfer to your sd cared.
      • If you don't have stock recovery on your mobile, download this and flash it via MobileUncle MTK Tools.
      • Boot into your recovery and select Apply update from sdcard.
      • Reboot.
      • Flash Modem.img. To do this, go to /system/etc/firmware and paste this file. Change permissions to rw-r--r-- and reboot.
    • After updating to Jelly Bean, how to install CWM recovery and ROOT it
      • Download cwm recovery image. Renmae this file to recovery.img, if it isn't already named so.
      • In Flash Tools, click Scatter-loading button and locate the file named MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc.txt
      • Uncheck all options except recovery.
      • Remove battery from your phone and connect it to pc. Hit download button in Flash tool.
      • When completed, remove your phone and reboot. Copy the SU binaries to your sd card.
      • Flash via CWM recovery.
    • Improve Camera Quality on JB
    • List of Custom ROMs for Micromax A110 based on Jelly Bean
      • This is a list of some good custom roms for the A110.
    • Should you buy a smartphone from a local brand like Micromax A110
      • My views on whether one should buy from local brands like Micromax, Karbonn, Spice etc. Targeted on those who are looking to buy adevice in the near future.
    • Flash Cynus T2's ICS rom On A110
      • Download Cynus T2 ICS ROM and copy to your sd card.
      • Flash stock recovery if you have clockworkmod recovery.
      • Reboot into recovery and flash the rom.
    • Update Micromax A110 to stock rom v2
    • GPS fix for Micromax A110 (ICS)
      • Copy gps.conf file to /system/etc/ on your device and overwrite the old file.
    • Swap External and Internal sdcard
    • Flash Clockworkmod recovery on A110 (on ics)
    • Root Micromax A110 (on ics)
      • Download bin4ry's rooting tool.
      • Extract it, connect your phone and run RunMe.bat file.
      • Follow instructions as stated.
    • Install drivers for Micromax A110 (on ics)
      • Download pdanet.
      • Connect your mobile when it asks.
    • Booting in to clockworkmod Recovery:
      • Press Power + Volume Up + Volume Down when your A110 is switched off.

    If you want something to be added to the OP of this thread, mail me at gauravsgahlyan[at]gmail[dot]com, I prefer mail over private messages on xda.
    4 Guides towards a better A110
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    Stock ROM of MMX A110:
    Mirror 1 [hosted at devhost]
    Mirror 2 [hosted at google drive] thx vijetaverma

    Stock ROM V2 CWM Backup Thx Vijetaverma, you are a dude!
    Stock ROM v2 Thx Vijetaverma (again!)
    Release Notes for stock rom v2:
    1. M! Zone+ and M! Live(http://mimicromax.com) applications are integrated.
    2. Browser homepage is replaced with http://mimicromax.com
    3. Dialpad issue fixed.
    4. SD card memory changed from 2GB to 1GB. This 1GB added to internal storage for apps installation.
    5. Flash Intensity Increased

    Custom ROMs For Micromax A110 (ICS Based):

    Radeon ROM by acervenky, original thread
    Features:

    • Xperia Launcher With Preferences
    • Google Play Music With Sound Enhancements(Including 3D Audio)
    • Smoothness Tweaks
    • Improved Battery Life
    • Based On Stock ICS
    • Google Now Included
    • Gmail app from Android 4.2(With Pinch To Zoom In)
    • Build.prop Tweaks
    • CM9 File Manager With Themes

    IndiAnDroid ROM by subtrix
    Features:

    • Pre-Rooted
    • Busy Box
    • Zip Aligned at every run
    • Support for init.d scripts
    • Removed few MMX stock Apps ( Will be creating an update.zip containing template script that one can use to remove any stock app.)
    • Added following apps to system. I prefer having these apps always available and running as part of the system apps. Feel free to remove any app that you deem unnecessary as part of your system files.

    JMP Xtream ROM by jigarpattani
    Features:

    • Get Now Up To 60 FPS Direct ( Fully GPU & CPU Utilization )
    • Samsung™ Galaxy S3 Touch Wiz Launcher As Default
    • Samsung Ringtone,Notification Tone,System Tone
    • WiFi Direct & TV Out Available Now
    • 12 MP Camera Result Improvement
    • Sony™ New Bravia 2 Engine for better image display
    • Beats™ Audio Default Enabled
    • Faster And Smoother
    • Pre-Rooted
    • Daily Cron Jobs
    • Reboot Option Added in Power Menu
    • Fully Dodexed and Zipaligned
    • Performance Tweaks
    • Sound Enhanced (Call & Little Music)
    • Ad Free Mobile By Default ( No Need Extra Application )
    • All in one Backup App (Sms,Contact,Application,Call Log,Bookmark,Calendar)
    • GPS Issue Fixed
    • New Boot Logo & Boot Animation
    • New Inbuilt Gemini Memory Cleaner Widget
    • Application Can Move To External SD Card Now.
    • Butter Project Included
    • V6 Super Charger
    • init.d Added

    DrBhokali ROM by mujahidali
    Features:

    • Pre-Rooted
    • GPS Lock fix
    • Low Sound Output issue fix
    • Low WIFI signal issue fix
    • Baseband version V5.P2
    • Google Now
    • Improved Battery Life
    • Dodexed and zipaligned
    • Sony Xperia S SWIPE Keyboard
    • Samsung S3 TouchWiz Launcher
    • Beat Audio + Awsome Beats
    • Bravia Engine for better image display
    • Loopy Smoothness
    • build.prop Tweaks
    • Boltware/junk apps removed
    • init.d script support
    • Nexus one bootanimation

    Dzire ROM: Features:
    • Rooted
    • Sony™ Bravia Engine
    • Baseband version V5.P2
    • Improved Battery Life
    • Xperia Music Player with Visualizer
    • Deodexed and zipaligned
    • Xperia X-Loud™
    • Performance Tweaks
    • Boltware/Junk apps removed
    • init.d script support
    • Sound Enhanced
    • FaceLock Installed
    • Ad Free Android Application
    • Beautiful Live Clock™ Wallpaper Inbuilt
    • All in one Backup App
    • Bootanimation and Shutdown Animation Changed
    • Boot Logo Changed

    Lewa based ROM: Features:
    Based on Lewa OS which is based on Android OS :p


    Custom ROMs for Micromax A110 (Jelly Bean Based)
    If you want to flash something to your mtk device using odin, Here is a nice guide to help you out. Thanks c_anuraag for this finding.
    Join the Facebook Group for MMX A110.
    P.S. You can click the thanks button to applaud the one hour or more it took me to put this thread up, and the regular time it takes me to update this thread for you guys!
    Drivers: these are the official drivers provided by Micromax.
    Here are some specs:

    • 5 Inch IPS capacitive screen with 480x854 resolution, 16.8 million colors, ~196 ppi density and 0.1296 mm dot pitch (Don't know what dot pitch means), 5 point multitouch
    • 1 GHz Dual Core processor, Mediatek MT6577 chipset*
    • 8 MP rear camera with LED flash and autofocus
    • Android v4.0.4, Dual SIM
    • Bluetooth v3.0
    • 2000 mAH battery which provides upto 5 hours of talktime and 180 hours of standby*
    • 0.3 MP Secondary Camera
    • 2 GB internal Memory*
    • All basic connectivity options like 3G, wifi, GPRS, usb, hotspot etc.
    • 512 MB of RAM*
    • Stuff you will get with the device: User Guide, Warranty Card, USB cable, battery, charger and handsfree

    Come on MMX A110 owners, let's start some serious development on this phone !!!
    I shall try my best to keep the O.P. updated.

    Sign this Petition to try to persuade Micromax to arrange Kernel source for their device and release them for further development of the phones.
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    After lots of hard work and studies of the chipset I have successfully overclocked the CPU to 1.2Ghz along with tons of other improvements
    According to my tester sheshuvadrevu, the performance has reached to high level and has marginally reached to that of Jellybean and this will be amazing when the kernel will be JB compatible.
    Checkout the screenshots attached.

    Secondly, I am postponing the release to 5 March 2013 becasue there is lots to come in the first release and will be super-power packed!
    I am going to start with Jellybean compatibility tomorrow so as to convert the upcoming kernel to a cross-compatible common kernel ;)

    I know after seeing this post many of you are going to be impatient especially after checking screenshots :p but to get best of the best you need patience :D

    Cheers!
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    Re: Micromax A110: All Things Root Thread

    Update: We are getting a forum in next few days. My application has been approved :)

    The forum should be UP in few days ;)

    Cheers! :)
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    Re: Micromax A110: All Things Root Thread

    Today I have initiated development of JetMOD 6.0
    Codename: The Nature Feast.
    ETA: 28-March-2013
    The timespan required is enough to tell you all that something unexpected and exciting is stuffed in, maybe this will bring a revolution in custom ROM development for this device ;)