How to install RZRecovery on Micromax A70

We have already showed you how to install CWM recovery 4 & 5 on Micromax A70. Another alternative to CWM is RZ Recovery.

Requirements:

• http://rzdroid.com/ftp/recovery/gingerbread/2.1.4/RZR-2.1.4-a70-rec.img
• http://playfuldroidz.com/media/A70/CWM-A70.zip

Instructions:

1. Extract the zip file to C:\
2. Rename the downloaded recovery to “recovery5.img” (or whatever you like)
3. Turn off your mobile. While holding the camera key, connect your device to your computer via USB and wait till you see ‘fastboot USB’ on the screen.
4. Open command prompt & type the following command:.

   fastboot-windows flash recovery recovery5.img

5. Type:

   fastboot-windows reboot

6. Done!! Check the new recovery.

 

The new recovery is better and awesome than CWM in the opinion of many users at androidforums. Nevertheless, it will never hurt to give it a shot.

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How to install ClockworkMod Recovery 5 (CWM) on Micromax A70

How to install ClockworkMod Recovery 5 (CWM) on Micromax A70

ClockworkMod Recovery is great functionality to be added to an android phone. It can make your phone virtually brick-proof. Installing custom Roms & taking backups becomes a matter of clicks. But that’s not all. There is vista of different things you can do with it like partitioning your sd card, flashing a zip file etc. Previously we showed you how to install version 4, now its time for version 5.0.2.3. So without further ado, here we go.

Requirements:

• ClockWorkMod Recovery-A70.zip
• Recovery.img

Changelog:

• Faster
• Progress bar
• Better Backup

How to get ADB working with Micromax A70 [Linux]

There were some problems in getting ADB to work with Micromax A70. Not any more..

JDK- How To Install Oracle Java 7 (JDK) In Ubuntu ~ Web Upd8: Ubuntu / Linux blog
SDK- Google it.

Instructions:

1. Install JDK and SDK. (Link to JDK 7 is given above)
2. Download tar.gz package & extract it.
3. In terminal
   cd /home/user/extracted_folder/android-sdk-linux_x86/tools
   ./android
4. Download all necessary packages by clicking on “Available packages” and checking “Android Repository”. Then click on “install selected” button and another window will pop up. Check “accept all” and click on “install” button. Wait and you will have all SDK packages installed,adb too.
   sudo gedit /etc/udev/rules.d/99-android.rules
5. Then paste following in it.
   #Micromax
   SUBSYSTEM==”usb”, SYSFS{idVendor}==”1d91″, MODE=”0666″Save & Exit.For ubuntu 11.04,paste this.(i m not sure of this but found in more then 2 guides)
   SUBSYSTEMS==”usb”, ATTRS{idVendor}==”1d91″ TEST==”/var/run/ConsoleKit/database”, RUN+=”udev-acl –action=$env{action} –device=$env{DEVNAME}”
6. Save & exit.
   sudo chmod a+rx /etc/udev/rules.d/99-android.rules
   sudo service udev restart
   sudo gedit .bashrc
7. At the end paste this-
   export PATH=${PATH}:/home/YOUR-USERNAME/android-sdk-linux_x86/platform-tools
   (this may change according to your android-sdk directory)(Upto this point credit goes to xda developer ciaox,here is link to his tutorial,
   [LINUX][HOW-TO]ADB not working? Check this out! – xda-developers)
8. source ~/.bashrc
   reboot pc. (Optional)
9. In terminal
   mkdir -p ~/.android && echo 0x1d91 > ~/.android/adb_usb.ini && adb kill-server && adb devices

And you’re done.

Credits go to- mastermind1024

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Buy Aakash/Pre-Order Ubislate 7 Now!

From website:

The much awaited India’s ultra low cost Aakash tablet is finally here and is creating ripples all around. Datawind launched Ubislate7 in India, and the student version is named as the Aakash tablet. It offers a web delivery platform that enables quality and interactive knowledge over the internet.

We covered the announcement of Aakash/Ubislate7  tablet before. As you might know,the Lower version aka ‘Aakash’ Tablet includes an Arm11 – 366Mhz Processor, 2100 mAh battery, Android 2.2 and Wifi connectivity at a price of just INR 2500/- . This has gone on sale now with orders being delivered within 7 days. Please note that the Cash On delivery option is also available.

However, the higher version aka Ubislate 7, the higher end brother with a Cortex A8 – 700 Mhz processor, 3200 mAh battery, Android 2.3 along with WiFI and GPRS + with a SIM slot will go on sale for just Rs. 499 more at INR 2999/-. It comes with a headphone/mic plus integrated speaker.

We will recommend you to wait for the higher end one since 366 MHz is really a deal-breaking feature. Plus, the Sim slot is a must seeing the excellent(!) wifi conditions in India.

To Pre-Order Ubislate, follow this link: Pre-Order Ubislate 7
To Order Aakash, follow this link: Order Aakash

Main Website

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Android App & AutoItScript Checks for CyanogenMod Nightlies every 5 Minutes!! [Download]

Well, can’t wait for the much awaited CyanogenMod 7 nightlies? Courtesy to guys at XDA, here is an Android App & an AutoIT script for windows which checks whether the nightly has been posted at CM7 site under the device name cooper or not.

So choose any of the method below so that you’re first to know about the nightly.

• Download the Android app.
• Download Compiled Executable
• Copy the code below & compile it using AutoIT.

Note: The script & the executable is only for windows users (or through Wine on Linux)

$refreshTime = 300000 ;interval to check for cooper nightly in ms

while 1
	InetGet("http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?type=nightly", @ScriptDir & "\cmnightlypage")
	$file = FileOpen(@ScriptDir & "\cmnightlypage", 0)
	$html = FileRead(@ScriptDir & "\cmnightlypage")
	FileClose($file)

	If StringInStr($html, "device=cooper&type=nightly") > 0 Then
		FileDelete( @ScriptDir & "\cmnightlypage")
		MsgBox(64, "Nightly available.", "Cooper has been added to nightlies!")
		Exit
	Else
		FileDelete( @ScriptDir & "\cmnightlypage")
	EndIf
	Sleep($refreshTime)
WEnd

[via Xda-developers]

Install DSP Manager App From CyanogenMod on Any Phone [Download]

One of the greatest feature of the CyanogenMod is the app DSP Manager contained within. You can install this app on any ROM on any phone.

In words of the creators themselves:
Gives enhanced sound processing capabilities. A simple application called DSPManager is provided to adjust the new audio parameters such as bass boost, 5 band equalizer, virtual room effect for all system audio.

Download File

Instructions:

• Install as APK.

OR Else

• Copy the file  to ‘System/App‘
• Set Permission as : rwx rxx rxx

Done!

How to Get Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) Lockscreen Now on Your Phone

The latest edition of Android, version 4.0, aka Ice Cream Sandwich has quite some stuff that will blow you away. The first & foremost feature one will notice in an Android 4 device is its Lockscreen. Its has a clean minimal look and even takes you to swipe less area (almost half) to unlock than previous iterations of Android. The little animation that invites & hints to unlock is novel & looks beautiful.

With our favorite lockscreen app, WidgetLocker, you can now get the Ice Cream Sandwich’s lockscreen now on your phone regardless of which phone you are on & which firmware you have installed.

How to make Video calls on Micromax A70 [Fring]

The Android platform doesn’t support Video calling over 3G network natively on Froyo. So what to do with the secondary camera of A70. The Micromax A70 can make Video calls using an app called ‘Fring’.

Fring is a very popular app available for many platforms.

• Group Video Chat, Voice Calls & Text Chat
• Group Video Chat with 4 friends video chat at the same time!
• Video chat with DVQ™ technology (more below) on 3G,4G & WiFi
• Free calls to other fring users worldwide
• Free live text chat (no more expensive SMS)

Install V6 SuperCharger Script on Micromax A70

The V6 Supercharger Script is an excellent tool to fix memory management on Android 2.3, just because the Android OS is very aggressive in memory management.

Some Advantages of using this script:

• Because we have only 180 MB of RAM and Android 2.3 is very aggressive on memory management, closing any application that is in the background, such as music player, streaming music, to let free RAM. But in practice this does not happen very well.
• With this script, you will be able to browse the Internet using any browser with multiple tabs opened and listening to music or play games listening to your favorite music, without closing the applications and Widgets in the background.
• This is also good for those with Widgets that need to be running in the background to be refreshed, such as Gmail Notifier, Digital Clock Widget and Extended Controls.
• No more Home Launcher Redraws

So without further ado, here we go.

Requirements:

• Busybox
  Install Busybox 1.18.2 or Lower (Known problems with 1.18.3 & above)
• Script manager (Make sure you install this in internal memory)
• V6 Supercharger update8 script  LINK
• Root Explorer (You must be rooted)

Install V6 SuperCharger Script on Samsung Galaxy Ace

The V6 Supercharger Script is an excellent tool to fix memory management on Android 2.3, just because the Gingerbread is very aggressive in memory management.

Some Advantages of using this script:

• Because we have only 180 MB of RAM and Android 2.3 is very aggressive on memory management, closing any application that is in the background, such as music player, streaming music, to let free RAM. But in practice this does not happen very well.
• With this script, you will be able to browse the Internet using any browser with multiple tabs opened and listening to music or play games listening to your favorite music, without closing the applications and Widgets in the background.
• This is also good for those with Widgets that need to be running in the background to be refreshed, such as Gmail Notifier, Digital Clock Widget and Extended Controls.
• No more Home Launcher Redraws

Note: you can use this script on Froyo or Gingerbread (Stock or Custom)

So without further ado, here we go.

Requirements:

• Busybox
  Note: If you already have CF-root Kernel or a Custom Rom containing CF-root kernel, do not touch your busybox.
  If you are on stock kernel, install Busybox 1.18.2 or Lower (Known problems with 1.18.3 & above)
• Script manager (Make sure you install this in internal memory)
• V6 Supercharger update8 script  LINK
• Root Explorer (You must be rooted)