switch to mediatek - Micromax A116

i am a galaxy y user i want to switch to mediatek but my budget is only rs10000 so please suggest me which phone should i buy whos custom rom,sources is easily available and can upgrade firmware.
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sanchit0403 said:
i am a galaxy y user i want to switch to mediatek but my budget is only rs10000 so please suggest me which phone should i buy whos custom rom,sources is easily available and can upgrade firmware.
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You can have a look at micromax devices.
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sanchit0403 said:
i am a galaxy y user i want to switch to mediatek but my budget is only rs10000 so please suggest me which phone should i buy whos custom rom,sources is easily available and can upgrade firmware.
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I would recommend going for canvas 2. It's durable (friend's phone had fallen twice n the touch didn't shatter). Its got good development in terms of C'roms and kernel development, the only down side is it comes stock with ICS(though more battery friendly than JB in my opinion).
here's the link for the price on flipkart- http://www.flipkart.com/micromax-ca...3,,,c,,,,,,,&gclid=CM-QsPGqmLoCFbF34godriYA5Q

sanchit0403 said:
i am a galaxy y user i want to switch to mediatek but my budget is only rs10000 so please suggest me which phone should i buy whos custom rom,sources is easily available and can upgrade firmware.
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Keep in mind mediatek doesn't have many roms due to cyanogenmod. I wouldn't recommend it as I have a Canvas 2. It's a good phone, durable and has a active development forum considering mediatek chip but not for flashaholics.
If you would still like to buy one, go with Xolo Q800 or micromax canvas hd.
Xolo Q800 and micromax canvas hd have a smaller development community but are more powerful. Canvas 2 is less powerful but has a bigger development forum. (Xolo Q800 has a smaller community then Micromax canvas hd). The choice is yours' now.
Canvas HD and Xolo Q800 might get cyanogenmod 10.2 as fae2s is getting it which is also mtk6589 so go with either of these.
My preference would be Canvas HD

dkc379 said:
Keep in mind mediatek doesn't have many roms due to cyanogenmod. I wouldn't recommend it as I have a Canvas 2. It's a good phone, durable and has a active development forum considering mediatek chip but not for flashaholics.
If you would still like to buy one, go with Xolo Q800 or micromax canvas hd.
Xolo Q800 and micromax canvas hd have a smaller development community but are more powerful. Canvas 2 is less powerful but has a bigger development forum. (Xolo Q800 has a smaller community then Micromax canvas hd). The choice is yours' now.
Canvas HD and Xolo Q800 might get cyanogenmod 10.2 as fae2s is getting it which is also mtk6589 so go with either of these.
My preference would be Canvas HD
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yup i am also thinking for buying a HD because i have heard that xolo q800 is coming with a downgraded chipset now.
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i want to ask 1 more question does canvas hd has open source kernel n chipset.
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i want to ask 1 more question does canvas hd has open source kernel n chipset.
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Canvas hd is seeing some development regarding kernel( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46372210#post46372210 )
Though mediatek will not release framework sources (maybe ever!) so original development such as CM or paranoid may not be available.
BTW if ur going for canvas HD most phones have been facing issues with faulty battery readings(the 30% to 10% drain) and flickering issues
make sure your phone doesnt have any of these issues before tweaking brother!

richie.slayer said:
Canvas hd is seeing some development regarding kernel( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46372210#post46372210 )
Though mediatek will not release framework sources (maybe ever!) so original development such as CM or paranoid may not be available.
BTW if ur going for canvas HD most phones have been facing issues with faulty battery readings(the 30% to 10% drain) and flickering issues
make sure your phone doesnt have any of these issues before tweaking brother!
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but i think battery issues would be solved after flashing custom rom
please suggest me any other device friendly to development.
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sanchit0403 said:
but i think battery issues would be solved after flashing custom rom
please suggest me any other device friendly to development.
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If you could wait it out you could go for xperia C bro, its got the same config as the canvas HD. The price should be around the same margin.
Last time I checked it was said to release in India mid october.
Have a xolo play with me but I would not recommend that even though the specs are brilliant i am facing too many problems with that.
SODs, flickering issues...

BTW the faulty battery reading does not affect actual battery life check out the SS, I get good on screen time even though i got the 30% to 10% drain, it doesnt bother me much.

Canvas HD is a good choice bro. Better go with micromax canvas HD it is a good phone
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[Q] After the launch of A210, where next?

As we witnessed the launch of Canvas 4, i took a sigh of relief as the specifications are exactly that of our Canvas HD. Yes it does have a few add ons with it, but given that everything under the hood is same as that of our Canvas HD, can the gesture controls and all other perks added to Canvas 4 be ported to our phone as well? Yes i know the phone has just launched a few hours back, but in the coming months who knows what the developers can come up with!
We want it
Yes our kind mods will port those features to our phone soon :.. Hopefully :highfive:
Yes, Abhi!!!
shreyasgk said:
Yes our kind mods will port those features to our phone soon :.. Hopefully :highfive:
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We want it Abhi
http://www.infibeam.com/Mobiles/micr...trackId=viv546 buy at only 17090 using coupon MONSOON5
he he
kumar is faster than we think:good::laugh: he has done it see his link below:laugh::good:
link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2357004
haree said:
he he
kumar is faster than we think:good::laugh: he has done it see his link below:laugh::good:
link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2357004
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i know...just checked the development thread..the guy is freaking awesome!!
Lol my a116's antutu score is more than a210's (12997 4.5 stars)
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Yes Now It's Possible...
abysstheking said:
As we witnessed the launch of Canvas 4, i took a sigh of relief as the specifications are exactly that of our Canvas HD. Yes it does have a few add ons with it, but given that everything under the hood is same as that of our Canvas HD, can the gesture controls and all other perks added to Canvas 4 be ported to our phone as well? Yes i know the phone has just launched a few hours back, but in the coming months who knows what the developers can come up with!
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now it can be possible .here is the lik for canvas 4 ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2357004

[Share][News] Micromax will Release Android Update 4.3 for Canvas HD

Hi guys, there is some good news I got. Micromax will release update for the latest android version 4.3 for CHD and some other phones.
Here is the link news.softpedia.com/news/Micromax-Confirms-Android-4-3-Updates-for-Q4-2013-371008.shtml
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nrgmalik said:
Hi guys, there is some good news I got. Micromax will release update for the latest android version 4.3 for CHD and some other phones.
Here is the link news.softpedia.com/news/Micromax-Confirms-Android-4-3-Updates-for-Q4-2013-371008.shtml
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Thanks but want to see Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie which is rumoured to release this august on canvas HD.
Micromax is doing very good with regular updates. Much better than samsung et. al. If five devices are updated this time to 4.3 then we can expect at the least that the key lime pie will come on our way too
hey
hey i think v5.0 also will b a sureshot update for cHD cuz just fo gvn 1 update dey wudnt hv added d ota feature in d 4.2 update.
Here's something more...
gizbot.com/mobile/micromax-canvas-hd-android-4-3-jelly-bean-news-013244.html
It may come OTA
Update will come via OTA by end of this month.. i hope so..
very good
Great news for canvas hd lets begin rock and roll with 4.3 after release
eagerly w8ting for 4.3:good::good:
Thats really cool yeah. micromax is improving day by day. From 4.21 to direct 4.3. what a jump.
i heard that some user experienced bugs after upgrading besides i dont think our phone supports full opengl es3.0......
ravenova said:
i heard that some user experienced bugs after upgrading besides i dont think our phone supports full opengl es3.0......
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himadri said:
Micromax is doing very good with regular updates. Much better than samsung et. al. If five devices are updated this time to 4.3 then we can expect at the least that the key lime pie will come on our way too
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Micromax doesn't even add it's own software on top of android, unlike samsung. it merely adds a link called Mmx live (which will lead to it's website) before releasing their version of Android. No wonder why it comes up with updates faster than samsung. Yet, you could always expect some bugs with micromax's firmware. It has a long way to go before it's R&D gets better.
I think they are doing a pretty job since mmx also customizes its android its just not vanilla android lil bit of skins here and there are good.mmx is just a developing company whch already gt some gestures working on their phones at such an early stage so mmx deserves double likes
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salaigeethan666 said:
Micromax doesn't even add it's own software on top of android, unlike samsung. it merely adds a link called Mmx live (which will lead to it's website) before releasing their version of Android. No wonder why it comes up with updates faster than samsung. Yet, you could always expect some bugs with micromax's firmware. It has a long way to go before it's R&D gets better.
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Well people using samsung seek for getting clean cyanoogenmod roms so that the softwares added on top of android can be removed ... So mmx not adding anything on top of android is kind of win situation for some of us
I saw a link, there, I read, Micromax is providing 4.3 update to many of their Micromax Devices.
Sadly they are not providing update for Canvas 2 A110.
Any idea when 4.3 is rolling out for CHD?
I expect the KitKat :fingers-crossed:
Tabish Quadri said:
Any idea when 4.3 is rolling out for CHD?
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Q4 2013
GOOD NEWS : Micromax's Jelly Bean 4.3 Rollout. First Phase
GOOD NEWS GOOD NEWS
mmxnewscaster posted on twitter :
Micromax's Jelly Bean 4.3 Rollout. First Phase: Canvas Doodle 2 (A240), Canvas 4 (A210), Canvas HD (A116). #Android #JellyBean
http://mmxnewscaster.com/
Any updates of getting it?

Canvas HD running on JB4.3

We can surely see an official JB 4.3 coming out for our Canvas HD in a couple of weeks..:laugh:
I am an outsider and don't have Canvas HD but I just go through the threads cause I like roms here especially miui on that 5inch display...if I buy a phone I would buy canvas HD or canvas 4.... anyway haven't u guys build Cyanogenmod rom..i mean it is must for any phone to just show the development?
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chrissmartin said:
anyway haven't u guys build Cyanogenmod rom..
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CM does not support dual-SIM devices yet. So not easy to port it. Hopefully, a solution will be found soon.

[Q] Best Budget Android around 10k (available in India)

Hi guys,I bricked my old optimus one p500 . Planning to buy a new android within tight budget (10k approx)
Preferences would be a fast processor, decent camera,good battery backup and most importantly a good xda forum support ,recovery,roms,mods etc
I have always followed this forum for any customizations and development guides. Hoping the senior devs, moderators can help me decide !
Thanks guyss...:good:
Saying 10k you mean 10000 dollars?
Try Xperia Tipo
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Hey try sony xperia m
1 ghz dual core processor
4 gb internal memory
1 gb ram
Price approx 13000 rupees
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u.lakhani10 said:
Hey try sony xperia m
1 ghz dual core processor
4 gb internal memory
1 gb ram
Price approx 13000 rupees
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thats 10000 rupees. ( lolll )
any idea how the new less known brands work ? like the micromax ,karbonn ones??
111kaustav111 said:
Hi guys,I bricked my old optimus one p500 . Planning to buy a new android within tight budget (10k approx)
Preferences would be a fast processor, decent camera,good battery backup and most importantly a good xda forum support ,recovery,roms,mods etc
I have always followed this forum for any customizations and development guides. Hoping the senior devs, moderators can help me decide !
Thanks guyss...:good:
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Go for Micromax A110Q Canvas 2 Plus. Trust me you wont regret buying a Micromax.
Price 10,700/-
1.2ghz quad core processor
1gb ram
8mp autofocus cam
Jelly bean 4.2 out of the box.
I'm using it since 3 months and trust me i'm extremely satisfied.
Another option for you is Micromax A92 Canvas Lite.
Price 8500/-
1.2ghz dual core processor
512mb ram
5mp fixed focus cam.
Jelly bean 4.1 outnof the box.
My dad is using this handset since last 3 months and its an equally good phone for the price.
Both the phones are extremely well built and it does not feel cheap.
Go ahead and check it for yourself.
Good luck!
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akashroy1987 said:
Go for Micromax A110Q Canvas 2 Plus. Trust me you wont regret buying a Micromax.
Price 10,700/-
1.2ghz quad core processor
1gb ram
8mp autofocus cam
Jelly bean 4.2 out of the box.
I'm using it since 3 months and trust me i'm extremely satisfied.
Another option for you is Micromax A92 Canvas Lite.
Price 8500/-
1.2ghz dual core processor
512mb ram
5mp fixed focus cam.
Jelly bean 4.1 outnof the box.
My dad is using this handset since last 3 months and its an equally good phone for the price.
Both the phones are extremely well built and it does not feel cheap.
Go ahead and check it for yourself.
Good luck!
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welll....I heard a lot about both canvas and canvas HD but I'm not sure about its scope in customizations. How about its custom recovery, roms and mods? I would hate to use the stock rom without any personalization and mods.
to all the senior devs and moderators ,any updates on their customizations??
and guys, Thanks for helping me with this!

Compass/Magnetometer in Micromax Canvas phones

What is Micromax trying to accomplish by not putting a simple Compass/Magnetometer hardware in the Canvas phones?
I mean seriously how much cost-saving are they doing by such a silly exclusion???
I have been using the Micromax Canvas HD A116 for the past 1 year and it is indeed a phone of worthy praises! The only problem I faced is the Compass otherwise the phone is awesome...
Other minor drawbacks are [1] low phone memory [2] no Kitkat update (atleast not yet )
Can someone please suggest a phone which has the following features
-> Dual-Sim Android
-> 2 GB RAM
-> Compass/Magnetometer
-> Sufficient Phone Storage
-> preferably below 25k
Thanks,
Gauss
gauss786 said:
What is Micromax trying to accomplish by not putting a simple Compass/Magnetometer hardware in the Canvas phones?
I mean seriously how much cost-saving are they doing by such a silly exclusion???
I have been using the Micromax Canvas HD A116 for the past 1 year and it is indeed a phone of worthy praises! The only problem I faced is the Compass otherwise the phone is awesome...
Other minor drawbacks are [1] low phone memory [2] no Kitkat update (atleast not yet )
Can someone please suggest a phone which has the following features
-> Dual-Sim Android
-> 2 GB RAM
-> Compass/Magnetometer
-> Sufficient Phone Storage
-> preferably below 25k
Thanks,
Gauss
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The Wiko Cink 5 is exactly the same phone as the Micromax A116 except it has a compass !!
galaxy grand 2!
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darshan dazzGeEk said:
galaxy grand 2!
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Yeah it is Awesome and + Samsung but u can also wait for MMX knight that will be supper COOL
Moto g or sony xperia g....
What are u trying to accomplish...by posting this thread. ...will mmx start putting a magnetic sensor.. in the pgone if rhey read this thread....hahahaha...NO -.-
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go for xperia g
shivambajaj said:
Moto g or sony xperia g....
What are u trying to accomplish...by posting this thread. ...will mmx start putting a magnetic sensor.. in the pgone if rhey read this thread....hahahaha...NO -.-
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I will suggest sony xperia g as it has micro sd slot which is absent in moto g
Prince Chandela said:
Yeah it is Awesome and + Samsung but u can also wait for MMX knight that will be supper COOL
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Samsung galaxy grand 2 users are facing many problems with the Kitkat update the phone is not able to handle the high intensive graphic games and some users are also facing 3g problems with the galaxy grand 2
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Hey get the micromax canvas knight it's awesome but only one con is that the phone does not have expandable memory that is no micro sd support
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Sachin97 said:
Samsung galaxy grand 2 users are facing many problems with the Kitkat update the phone is not able to handle the high intensive graphic games and some users are also facing 3g problems with the galaxy grand 2
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Hey get the micromax canvas knight it's awesome but only one con is that the phone does not have expandable memory that is no micro sd support
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YEAH my grand 2 is facing lot of problems
If u are still looking for phone then give a look at Xiamoi MI3... i think the best phone for under 20k
http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_3-5678.php
Wiko cink five have all you need
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Xiomi mi3 is the best phone specs. Please buy it.
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I Have Abandoned Micromax when they did not include magnetometer EVEN in the "Android One" phone; when the other two other manufacturers of "Android One" had included them. This smacks of arrogance on their part.
And I find a magnetometer very useful for many of the apps that I use and a couple of my apps cannot function without a magnetometer (like antenna finder).

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