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September 15, 2014

Micromax Android One (Canvas A1) Review : Everything that you need to know

Today on 15th September, 2014 at sharp 03:30 PM Micromax launched its Android One Smartphone on Amazon.

Android One is a series of low budget smartphones announced by Google in its I/O 2014. Along with Micromax, Spice and Karbonn also launched their Android One Smartphones today.

Micromax Android One (Canvas A1) Detailed Specs :-

Our Review :-

Camera :-

The primary camera in the Micromax Canvas A1 is a 5 MP with LED flash. This sensor is likely to support HD 720p video recording as well. Along with this, there is a front-facing 2 MP shooter that that can take care of video conferencing. At this price bracket, the market has numerous such smartphones making the Micromax offering an average offering.

Storage :-

The internal storage is standard at 4 GB that is pretty common in the entry-level segment. However, there is expandable storage support up to 32 GB via a micro SD card. For the 4 GB haters, there is enticing news as the handset comes packed with 35 GB of free Google Drive cloud storage capacity.

Processor :-

The chipset used in Canvas A1 is a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 (same as Canvas 2.2 A114 and Gionee M2) processor that employs 1 GB of RAM to render decent mutli-tasking and Mali 400 GPU for good graphic handling. This hardware combination of a quad-core processor and moderate RAM makes the Micromax phone a competent entry-level smartphone.

Battery :-

A 1,700 mAh battery that powers the Micromax Canvas A1 from within and it is believed to render acceptable hours of life to the device.

Display and Features :-

There is a 4.5 inch IPS display has carries a FWVGA resolution of 854×480 pixels that sounds average. The viewing angle is believed to decent with acceptable levels of color reproduction as the handset incorporates an IPS panel.

Price :-

According to the Price that is Rs. 6499, Micromax Canvas A1 is maybe the Best Budget Smartphone Available right now and is a biggest competitor for the Xiaomi Redmi 1S.

You Can buy Micromax Android One from Amazon with a Free 8GB MicroHDSC Card, Use the below link.

Buy Micromax A1 from Amazon

Stock Firmware for Xiaomi Redmi 1S ( MIUI V5 Stock ROM)

Redmi 1S

Maitreya Patni

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September 13, 2014

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Stock Firmware for Xiaomi Redmi 1S ( MIUI V5 Stock ROM)

MIUI V5 Stock ROM (Firmware) for Xiaomi Redmi 1S – Flashable via MiFlash

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Stock ROM (Firmware) Features :-

Completely MIUI V5 Stock
Pre Rooted
USB OTG Fixed
Regular OTA Updates

How to Flash Stock Firmware in Xiaomi Redmi 1S :-

Note :- This is a multi language Rom, you can choose language after the first boot.

Step 1 :- First Download and install MiFlash in your PC. (MiFlash is software like SP Flash Tools and Odin which is used to flash firmwares in Xiaomi Smartphones)

Download MiFlash from Mediafire

Step 2 :- Now download Stock Firmware for Xiaomi Redmi 1S from the below link.

Download Redmi 1S Stock Firmware

File Name :- armani_images_JHCCNBD23.0_4.3_3406.tgz

Size :- 530.96 MB

Step 3 :- Now run MiFlash with Administrator Permissions and then connect your phone in Fastboot mode to your PC with USB Cable and refresh on MiFlash untill it detects your phone.

Step 4 :- Now with the Browse button navigate to downloaded ROM/Firmware location and then click on Flash button to start the process.

Flashing Stock ROM in Xiaomi Redmi 1S with MiFlash

Flashing will take some time, after that reboot your phone and enjoy Fresh MIUI V5 Experience.

If you face any problem then please comment below.

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Epic Rom for Micromax A106 Unite 2 (Most Stable and Fastest ROM)

Micromax

Maitreya Patni

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September 11, 2014

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Epic Rom for Micromax A106 Unite 2 (Most Stable and Fastest ROM)

Most Stable and Fast ROM for Micromax A106 Unite 2 (Epic ROM)

Before proceeding further please make sure that your handset is rooted and have install CWM Recovery, if not then visit below link to do so :-

How to Root and Install CWM Recovery in Micromax A106 Unite 2

This is a Custom Rom for Micromax Unite 2 A106, MyPhone Rio Lite and Wiko Bloom (As these phones have same specifications).

EPIC ROM

Rom Features :-

ROM Version Android 4.2.2
Fastest and Most Stable ROM Ever
Specially for Gamers
More free RAM
Heating issue solved
No Bloatwares
It uses adfree hosts, no app will show ads
Gps.conf file modded for fast GPS lock [India only]
Zipaligned for better multitasking
Camera works perfectly 8mp at fulscreen preview
EPIC uses completely STOCK UI (AOSP)
Battery Drain overnight minimised to 1% maybe 0%
Google Bootanimation
ROM is prerooted with latest SuperSu installed
Most Stable Bugless ROM Ever
Heavily Tweaked
Transparent Status Bar
Amazing Battery Life
Many More to discover

Screenshots :-

Click on any image to view full screenshot.

Epic Rom for Micromax Canvas 2 Colours A120

Installation Instructions :-

Step 1 :- Firstly Downgrade your Android Version to Android 4.2 Jelly Bean (as it is more stable and smooth on unite 2 and will also unlock your device for installing various roms)

Step 2 :- Now Install CWM Recovery in your device from here.

Step 3 :- Now go to Recovery by Pressing Vol+ and Vol – and Power Button simultaneously.

Step 4 :- Do a complete data wipe, cache and delvik cache clean.

Step 5 :- After That go to Install Zip from SD Card and Select ROM File.

Step 6 :- Wait for it to Flash.

Step 7 :- After that Reboot your phone, First boot will take time.

Downloading :-

Filename: Epic.Zip

Size: 193 MB

Download Epic Rom from Google Drive

Credits :-

Credits to the respective ROM Developers

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Speed V.2 Xperia ROM for Micromax Canvas 4 A210 (Fastest ROM)

Micromax

Maitreya Patni

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September 9, 2014

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Speed V.2 Xperia ROM for Micromax Canvas 4 A210 (Fastest ROM)

Speed V.2 ROM For Micromax Canvas 4 A210 (Xperia C Port)

Before proceeding further please make sure that your handset is rooted and have successfully installed CWM Recovery, if not then follow the below guide to do so :-

Rooting and CWM :- How to Root and Install CWM Recovery in Micromax Canvas 4 A210 (Easiest Guide)

This is a Custom Rom for Micromax Canvas 4 A210 and its Clones.

Speed Rebirth V.2 ROM

Rom Features :-

Based on the Official Xperia C Port
New Fonts
Navibar (Complete Sony Experience)
Location Based Wi-Fi Feature
New Calculator
More Wallpapers
Sony Xperia Boot Logo
Video Wallpaper Feature
Face Lock Option
Pre-Rooted with Updated SuperSu
Socialife Updated
Sony Track ID
Walkman Updated To Latest Version
Albums Updated To latest Version
Movies Updated To Latest Version
Complete Themes Support
FM with TrackID Integration
FM Settings Optimzed for Better Quality
Better Sound Clearity
Better Responsiveness
More Speed
Added Init.d Support
Touch Button Keylights Disabled
Optimized ROM Size to keep zip file small
A Refined Touch Experience
No Extra Apps (Bloatwares)

Screenshots :-

Click on any image to view its larger preview.

Installation Instructions :-

Step 1 :- Please make sure that you have rooted device and installed CWM Recovery.

Step 2 :- Backup your current ROM using CWM Recovery.

Step 3 :– Download the ROM zip file from download section below.

Step 4 :– Put the zip file in the root of your sdcard.

Step 5 :- Now go to Recovery Mode and do a Wipe data/factory reset, Go to advance and wipe dalvik cache, Go to Mounts and Format System.

Step 6 :- Now Select Install Zip from SD Card and then select downloaded zip file and flash it.

Step 6 :- That’s it, Now Wait for it to flash and then Reboot you device.

Enjoy Xperia Experience.

Downloading :-

File Name : REBirth_Official.zip

Size : 499 MB

Download ROM from Google Drive

For any updates and patches visit its official thread on xda developers.

Credits :-

Robin Sahlot

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Install CWM Touch V.6 Recovery in Xiaomi Redmi 1S (How To)

Redmi 1S

Maitreya Patni

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September 8, 2014

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Install CWM Touch V.6 Recovery in Xiaomi Redmi 1S (How To)

ClockWorkMod V.6.0.3.6 Touch Recovery for Xiaomi Redmi 1S Installation Guide without PC

CWM (ClockWorkMod) is a Custom Recovery available for android devices which many features for installing custom roms, wiping data, creating and restoring system backups and many more.

How to Install CWM Touch Recovery in Xiaomi Redmi 1S (Without PC)

Step 1 :- Firstly download CWM Signed Recovery img file from below link and place it in your internal storage.

Download CWM_Signed_Update.img

Step 2 :- Now Boot into Default Mi-Recovery by starting the Updater app, pressing the left options soft key and choosing from menu ‘Reboot to Recovery mode’

Step 3 :- Select and confirm ‘English’

Step 4 :- Next Select and confirm ‘Install update.zip to System‘, wait for it to install, this will take a while

Step 5 :- After completion select confirm ‘Reboot’.

Next time when you reboot into recovery you will have CWM Recovery.

Now you can install Custom Roms in your Xiaomi Redmi 1S, If you face any problem then please comment below.

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Micromax Canvas Nitro A310 Review : The MMX Beast is Here

A310

Maitreya Patni

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September 8, 2014

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Micromax Canvas Nitro A310 Review : The MMX Beast is Here

Micromax A310 Canvas Nitro detailed review and Specifications

Today Micromax has launched its most awesome and best Flagship smartphone at a very reliable price, Micromax also posted about this launch on there Facebook page a few days back but now its here, Micromax Canvas Nitro A310 is said to be the Beast of all the Smartphones at a very reliable and low price that Rs. 12990-/ only.

Micromax A310 Canvas Nitro Detailed Specifications :-

Network
Technology / Frequency Bands	GSM : 900/1800/1900 MHz HSDPA : 900/2100 MHz
Battery
Type	Li – Po
Capacity	2500 mAh
Standby	320 hours
Talktime	600 mins
Built
Dimensions	–
Weight	–
Form Factor	bar
Colors	Mesmerising Blue, Pristine White
Display
Size	5.0 inch IPS LCD (1280×720 pixels)
Type	color : TFT
Colors	16000000 colors
Secondary Display	no
Camera / Imaging / Video
Camera	Yes 13 MP (Sony IMX 130 CMOS Sensor)
Resolution	4208×3120 pixels
Zoom	yes
Flash	yes
Secondary Camera	yes 5 MP
Connectivity
Bluetooth	Yes
Irda	No
Wlan/Wi-fi	Yes
USB	yes
GPS	yes
Data
GPRS	Yes
EDGE	Yes
3G	Yes
Internet Browsing	Yes , Android Webkit
Media
Audio Playback	Yes
Video Playback	Yes
Ringtones	64 polyphonic,mp3,mid,mp3,aac
FM Radio	Yes
3.5mm Headphone Jack	yes
Memory
Inbuilt	8 GB
Memory Slot	Yes microSD/TransFlash
Messaging
SMS	Yes
MMS	Yes
Email	Yes
Software
Operating System	Android 4.4.2 Kitkat
Hardware
Processor	1.7 Ghz Tru Octa Core
Chipset	Mediatek 6592
RAM	2 GB

Micromax Canvas Nitro :-

Comparison :-

You can grab your Micromax A310 from Snapdeal right now, visit Snapdeal to make a purchase.

Do leave your feedbacks about this device and also share it with your friends.

Install CWM Recovery in Micromax A350 Canvas Knight (Kitkat)

Micromax

Maitreya Patni

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September 7, 2014

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Install CWM Recovery in Micromax A350 Canvas Knight (Kitkat)

How to Install CWM Recovery in Micromax A350 Canvas Knight

Earlier i posted about rooting Micromax Canvas Knight A350 with RootGenius and now this time it is about Installing ClockWorkMod 5.5.0.4 Recovery in Micromax A350.

How to Install CWM Recovery :-

Requirements :-

A350 handset
A PC with Working Internet Connection
CWM Recovery file
USB Cable
SP Flash Tools

So, let’s begin

Steps to follow :-

Step 1 :- Firstly Download and Install A350 Drivers for your phone from the download section below.

Step 2 :- Next Download “recovery.img” (CWM 5.5.0.4) and “MT6592_Android_scatter.txt” file from the download section below and paste both of them in a same folder on your PC.

Step 3 :- Now download SP Flash Tools, Extact and Run it.

Step 4 :- In SP Flash Tools, click on Scatter-Loading and the program will ask you the location of the scatter loading file for your device.
Select the file “MT6592_Android_scatter.txt” which we already downloaded.

Step 5 :- Now in SP Flash tools after loading the scatter file, Check only recovery.img and uncheck all others.

Step 6 :- Next in Flash Tools, Click the Download button and the flash tool will start looking for your phone.

Step 7 :- Now Switch Off your phone and connect it to your PC with USB Cable.

Step 8 :- The Flash Tool will start the flashing process, the progress of which can be viewed from a yellow progress bar at the bottom of the flash tool.
After the process completes, a green ring will appear on your device signalling that the process was successful.
Disconnect your phone and Power it on, Now go to recovery mode and verify your successful recovery installation.

Required Downloads :-

Rooting Guide for Micromax A350 Canvas Knight

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How to Update Micromax A120 Canvas 2 Colours to Kitkat Android 4.4.2 over OTA

Micromax

Maitreya Patni

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September 6, 2014

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How to Update Micromax A120 Canvas 2 Colours to Kitkat Android 4.4.2 over OTA

Upgrade Micromax A120 Canvas 2 Colours with OTA Kitkat Android 4.4.2 Update

A few days back i posted about updating Micromax A120 Canvas 2 Colours manually with SP Flash Tools but now on September 1st 2014, Micromax officially launched its Kitkat Android 4.4.2 update over OTA and can be installed directly in A120 without PC.

So, today i am posting this little tutorial showing two different ways to update Micromax A120 Canvas 2 Colours to Android 4.4.2 Kitkat.

Update Micromax A120 Canvas 2 Colours to Android 4.4.2 Kitkat :-

There are two ways to install Android 4.4.2 Kitkat in Micromax A120 Canvas 2 Colours and i mentioned both of them below.

1. With OTA :- (Diffuculty Level – Easy)

The over-the-air (OTA) Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the Canvas 2 Colours is about 283MB in size and will include Music Album art on the lock screen along with an improved user interface.

Android 4.4.2 Kitkat OTA Update in Micromax A120 Canvas 2 Colours

You can install this OTA Update just by rebooting your phone and then you will get update notification, just open that notification and start downloading Kitkat update (Wifi Recommended)

2. Manually with PC :- (Difficulty level – Hard)

You will require PC for this method, this method is very helpful when you have bricked your device.

Follow the below link for manual tutorial :-

Manually Install Android 4.4.2 Kitkat in Micromax A120 Canvas 2 Colours.

That’s it, if you face any problem then please comment below.

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Update Gionee M2 with Official Android 4.4 Kitkat Update

Gionee

Maitreya Patni

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September 6, 2014

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Update Gionee M2 with Official Android 4.4 Kitkat Update

How to Upgrade Gionee M2 with Android 4.4 Kitkat Update (Official)

On September 4th 2014, Gionee announced about its Official Android 4.4 Kitkat update in its Marathon M2 Smartphone, this update can be installed only with PC by using SP Flash Tools, no OTA Update has been launched till now by Gionee, so today i am showing this handy tutorial about Installing Android 4.4 KK in Gionee M2 with PC in easiest way, so let’s begin.

Android 4.4.2 Kitkat Update for Gionee M2

Major Kitkat Features in Gionee M2 :-

Android version upgrade to KitKat (Android 4.4.2)
New Desktop layout, System UI, Settings and Status Bar
Added Touchpal input method for faster and more efficient
typing experience
Updated all the applications to their latest KK version
Removed V9 search
Added 3 Local Indian Languages：Hindi, Gujarati
and Punjabi

Upgrade Gionee M2 with Android 4.4 Kitkat :-

Before Proceeding further make sure to take a backup of your device.

Step 1 :- Download the Android Driver from the below link and install it by running AutoRun_Install from the Android Driver Install Folder.

Download Android Drivers for M2

Step 2 :- Next download Android 4.4 Kitkat Firmware for your M2 model (4GB or 8GB) from the below link and extract them.

Download KK Firmware for 4GB Model

Download KK Firmware for 8GB Model

Step 3 :- Now download SP Flash Tools from the below link, extract them and Flash_tool application file from it.

Download SP Flash Tools

Step 4 :- Now in SP Flash Tools select Scatter-loading option and select file name “MT6592_Android_scatter” from the firmware menu as shown below.

Step 5 :- Now click on Firmware Upgrade button.

Step 6 :- Connect your Gionee M2 handset with USB Cable in the power off state.

Step 7 :- The upgrade process will be triggered and you would be able to see the following screen.

After the process completes a pop up will appear with a big green circle in it, that’s it now disconnect your device and power on it and Enjoy Kitkat Experience.

Android 4.4.2 Kitkat Update in Gionee M2

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Stock ROM for Micromax A114 Canvas 2.2 / MyPhone Agua Cyclone

A114

Maitreya Patni

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September 4, 2014

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Stock ROM for Micromax A114 Canvas 2.2 / MyPhone Agua Cyclone

Stock Flash Zip ROM for Micromax A114 Canvas 2.2 and MyPhone Agua Cyclone

Before proceeding further please make sure that your handset is rooted and have install CWM Recovery, if not then visit below links to do so :-

This is a Custom Rom for Micromax Canvas 2.2 A114 and MyPhone Agua Cyclone (As both of these phones have same specifications).

Stock ROM

Rom Features :-

Completely Stock ROM
Removed all the Bloatware apps
Init.D Support
Storage Swap
Zipaligned
Debloated
Pre-Rooted
More Free RAM
Few System Tweaks

Screenshots :-

This is a complete stock ROM so no screenshots are needed.

Installation Instructions :-

Step 1 :- Please make sure that you have rooted device and installed CWM Recovery.

Step 2 :- Backup your current ROM using CWM Recovery.

Step 3 :– Download the ROM zip file from download section below.

Step 4 :– Put the zip file in the root of your sdcard.

Step 5 :- Now go to Recovery Mode and do a Wipe data/factory reset, Go to advance and wipe dalvik cache, Go to Mounts and Format System.

Step 6 :- Now Select Install Zip from SD Card and then select downloaded zip file and flash it.

Step 6 :- That’s it, Now Wait for it to flash and then Reboot you device.

Enjoy Stock Experience.

Downloading :-

File Name : Cyclone.Stock.V1.10.zip

Size : 326.80 MB (342675661 Bytes)

Download ROM from Dev Host

Credits :-

MyPhone Agua Developers
Edge Maverick

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