Micromax A116 Canvas HD: Discussions & All Things Thread - Micromax A116

Rooting guide for Micromax A116:
Download Micromax A116 Stock ROM: http://www.d-h.st/GYE
Replace Recovery.img with clockworkmod recovery image file
Flash the image via Flash Tools.
Boot into cwm
Flash the su app and su bin using cwm
Reboot
Mod: Swap your Internal and External sd Card to install sd data of games in external SD card[/URL]
Download the modified vold.fstab for A116 and replace it with the one present at /system/etc.
MediaTek had announced the launch of its MT6589 Quad Core chip a few weeks back.
Note: Seems like the Micromax A116 rooting guide I had published quite a long time back has gone viral. Let me tell you, it is *NOT working*. The bin4ry method is not working on this phone. I had posted that guide by asking a friend, who got hold of the device pre-maturely, if the bin4ry method worked. He replied yes, but it seems like he was dumb. The guide has been copied by various blogs like theinternetbuzzer, techenclave, this xda thread, letusbetechy.blogspot.com etc. You don't need to try these unless you have a lot of spare time. Subscribe to this thread to stay updated.
And since then, we had been waiting for any manufacturer to put that chip into some use.
Who is better than Micromax in putting MediaTek chips into use? So, the news is: Micromax has launched the successor to the Micromax Canvas 2, and a third one in the canvas series.
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I won't go listing down all the detailed specs here. GSMarena is better at doing that, right? To remind you, Micromax Canvas 2 is the most popular phone ever in GSMarena's database (which does have a long history, I guess.) Micromax has reached the standards no other Indian company has ever reached in the cellphone business.
Micromax A116 Specs Review + 3D Demo
If you don't know even the most basic specs, the device has a 1.2 GHz Quad Core MT6589 processor, a 720p 5" screen with 294 ppi density and 1 GB ram. Every other spec almost coincides with A110.
For those who don't know me, I am the guy behind the A90S and A110 threads, and helped unite the users of those phones. My mod for Micromax A110 which swapped internal sdcard with the external sdcard (and thus allowed users to store games' sd data into the relatively larger external sdcard) swa Micromax releasing an official update to the stock rom. The update had the swapping done already (along with repartitioning of the internal storage.)
The A110 thread received over 300k hits and over 3.5k replies. That's why, despite being a locally sold device, we saw many custom ROM's themes and other mods coming out for that device. I hope that the same thing happens with the Micromax A116 too. So, if you are thinking to buy or have bought the A116, drop by on this thread, and leave your feedback about the phone.
Disclaimer: Using anything given below can potentially harm your device. Rooting and flashing third party stuff will void your warranty, which may or may not be restored on unrooting.
Availability: Book online from Snapdeal (Coming soon, at the time of writing)
Rooting and Stuff:
The phone can be rooted using this rooting guide. (Coming real soon) Update: Available below!
Clockworkmod Recovery: Not compiled yet, will be available once someone is able to extract stock recovery from the device (and that will happen only when the device is available)
Stock ROM:
Stock ROM is available here. Google for Micromax's ftp username and password as I don't want to popularize it which otherwise may lead MMX to change the password.
The stock ROM is available here too. Thanks to mujahidali.
Custom ROMs:
None Yet!
Themes
None Yet!
Recoveries
Stock Recovery: Present in stock ROM zip
Custom Recovery: http://www.db.tt/ro6whPBD
If you appreciate the hours I spent in starting this thread and the days in maintaining the OP, press the thanks button. If there's something you feel that should be present in the OP, pm me. I'm listening. I shall try to keep this thread and OP maintained for as long as I can.

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droidiser said:
MediaTek had announced the launch of its MT6589 Quad Core chip a few weeks back.
And since then, we had been waiting for any manufacturer to put that chip into some use.
Who is better than Micromax in putting MediaTek chips into use? So, the news is: Micromax has launched the successor to the Micromax Canvas 2, and a third one in the canvas series.
Pic:
I won't go listing down all the detailed specs here. GSMarena is better at doing that, right? To remind you, Micromax Canvas 2 is the most popular phone ever in GSMarena's database (which does have a long history, I guess.) Micromax has reached the standards no other Indian company has ever reached in the cellphone business.
If you don't know even the most basic specs, the device has a 1.2 GHz Quad Core MT6589 processor, a 720p 5" screen with 294 ppi density and 1 GB ram. Every other spec almost coincides with A110.
For those who don't know me, I am the guy behind the A90S and A110 threads, and helped unite the users of those phones. My mod for Micromax A110 which swapped internal sdcard with the external sdcard (and thus allowed users to store games' sd data into the relatively larger external sdcard) swa Micromax releasing an official update to the stock rom. The update had the swapping done already (along with repartitioning of the internal storage.)
The A110 thread received over 300k hits and over 3.5k replies. That's why, despite being a locally sold device, we saw many custom ROM's themes and other mods coming out for that device. I hope that the same thing happens with the Micromax A116 too. So, if you are thinking to buy or have bought the A116, drop by on this thread, and leave your feedback about the phone.
Disclaimer: Using anything given below can potentially harm your device. Rooting and flashing third party stuff will void your warranty, which may or may not be restored on unrooting.
Availability: Buy online from Saholic (Coming soon, at the time of writing)
Rooting and Stuff:
The phone can be rooted using this rooting guide. (Coming real soon)
Clockworkmod Recovery: Not compiled yet, will be available once someone is able to extract stock recovery from the device (and that will happen only when the device is available)
Stock ROM:
As of now, the Stock ROM is not available. But, the ROM will sson be available here. Google for Micromax's ftp username and password as I don't want to popularize it which may lead MMX to change the password.
Custom ROMs:
None Yet!
Themes
None Yet!
Recoveries
Stock Recovery: Will be available when sopmeone geeky enough gets his hands on the device.
Custom Recovery: Will be ported once stock recovery is pulled
Recommended articles by me for Android Newbies:
How to confirm that you have successfully rooted your phone
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Amazing Things to do after rooting your device
How to uninstall system apps and boltware
5 things every new Android user should do
Battery Saving Tips for your power hungry Android phone
Even more Android Guides.
If you appreciate the hours I spent in starting this thread and the days in maintaining the OP, press the thanks button. If there's something you feel that should be present in the OP, pm me. I'm listening. I shall try to keep this thread and OP maintained for as long as I can.
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Is MMX A116 is going to have at least Triband if not Quadband??? I mean to say it should iether have 850/900/1800/1900 or 900/1800/1900 GSM bands. This is a very basic requirement so that the phone can be used globally while roaming. Can you please confirm??

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I am buying it as well
Sent from my LT22i using xda premium

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Great god love to MMX aswell thanks for making a real android development for this phone i'd really love to have this phone whenever it gets released.
Can anybody shed some light on when it's available.

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News sources say 1st week of Feb.
So maybe a week or two tops!

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Without custom roms and kernels a smartphone looks dumbass.
*Sent_From _Qmobile_Noir_A8*

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Book your Micromax A116 @ http://www.micromaxinfo.com
Specifications of MMX A116 http://http://www.micromaxinfo.com/mobiles/smartphones/canvas/A116-canvas-HD
Price :- 13,990 /-

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Btw im confused with plastic quality of fone. Sure mmx is a local brand, no disrespect tho, in my family thr r SIII, Notes and blah-blah (my family is brand conscious) I can also easily buy one (btw im a student) bt i thought to myself spending after 30k i will get what? glossy-tacky plastic. N if i have to get plastic y not settle for 15k n i can spend my rest of 15k elsewhere. I have done my "RnD" read thru hundreds of forums n im satisfied by so far research. Mediatek mt6589 is sure a good soc with powervr sgx544 gpu n very battery efficent (atleast on paper). I want a gud dualcore fone so my battry last long n not quadcore. Afaik mt6589 is a weak quadcore bt very strong dualcore (a bit better than qualcom s4 dualcore adreno225). The reason im having doubts is that i can live with plastic (but will cover it) bt wat abt camera n music output thru earphones. My sis has a xperia p n i luv its sound thru my soundmagic pl21. I know smpl 21 isnt dat gr8 after plugging into xp it does wonders. Can anyone comment on music quality of canvas 2 so i can have idea what'll b quality of canvas hd. One more thing will its screen can b compared to SIII if not then HOX. Plz answer my plethora of ques coz these things are keeping me away from canvas hd.

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I just read this and now I'm booking myself an Xperia S.
Just thought I should share - http://bit.ly/WPZz8a

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I'm in :thumbup:

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Sent from my Cynus T2

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****, micromax. Im out.
Everyone should look here, if s/he is eager to buy mmx a116.
http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/service-rma-watch/169297-micromax-company-run-satan-himself.html

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vj_dustin said:
I just read this and now I'm booking myself an Xperia S.
Just thought I should share - http://bit.ly/WPZz8a
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VR.gtmini said:
****, micromax. Im out.
Everyone should look here, if s/he is eager to buy mmx a116.
http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/service-rma-watch/169297-micromax-company-run-satan-himself.html
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Didn't you read :/

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The launch is delayed till the end of feb.
Sent from my LT22i using xda premium

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vj_dustin said:
Didn't you read :/
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Why all this negativity, nobody is forcing you to buy the phone.
Please stop the propaganda and if your not helping then please don't spam the thread.
Sent from my Cynus T2

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No offence, but you seems to be Satan's son.