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 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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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 Latest Roboto Ice Cream Sandwich Font on Micromax A70

Roboto is the latest typeface for Ice Cream Sandwich that is going to be in the all new Android smartphones. Roboto has been made from scratch by Android at Google exclusively keeping small screens in mind.

Now, since Samsung Smartphones support installing Custom FlipFonts on stock firmwares you can easily get Roboto on your beloved Samsung phone. Here are the instructions to do so:

 

Instructions:

1. Download the zip file from here. Copy it to the Root of your SD card.
2. Reboot into ClockworkMod Recovery & Flash it using “Select zip from SD card”.
3. Reboot. And you’re done!

Note that if you are downloading Roboto from elsewhere, there are some versions that are not working. The above version has been tested by us.

As you can see Roboto displays text better & Consumes less space for the same amount of thickness without loss in clarity.
Credits (for the Flashable zip)

The actual weight of Micromax A70

The actual weight of Micromax A70 is 115 Gms & not 85 Gms as advertised on website.
This weight is inclusive of battery. We did the test on an electronic machine.

How to Apply Custom Theme to any Android Phone (Without Root & Deodex)

Yes, you heard us right. You can apply a custom theme to android phone without even rooting & deodexing your firmware. This method is a dream for those who are on stock Android and want to customize the look of their phones.

Important: We are going to be honest with you. This method requires experimentation. So you mightn’t get it working on the first try. It might even result in a bootloop. Don’t worry just flash your firmware again via CWM or any other  method you prefer. So it will be a good idea to keep a copy of your installed firmware ready & the method to flash it. This method, in any way possible, can not brick your phone.

This method applies to both Froyo and Gingerbread.

If you are using Samsung Galaxy Ace, we made a separate customized tutorial for you. Go here.

Modded Stock Rom Aseventy for Micromax A70 (Custom Rom?)

A custom modded Stock Rom has been posted for Micromax A70: named ASeventy. Though calling it a custom rom will be questionable.

• Author: PlayfulGod
• Current Version: 1.0

Features:

• Rooted (can be done using z4root. Refer How to root?)
• Deodexed (there is nothing to deodex on A70)
• APK’s Zipaligned (better RAM utilization)
• Darktremor Apps2SD v2.7.5.2 + fix. (SD card needs to be partitioned. Refer How to partition my Sd card?)
• Nano added
• Bash added
• Custom bootanimation (can be done even without rooting Refer here)
• No Ads Host file

Will Micromax A70 ever run Gingerbread ?

While Gingerbread has not been announced officially by Micromax, but there are many people claiming that it is possible.

Bharat @igyaan mentioned on his site a month ago that it is possible & infact quite easy. But no further update has been there ever since.
Since A70 is quite close default android, GB will come sooner or later to this phone. What matters is a dedicated & motivated enough dev.

Well, should you care?
Froyo is a very stable version of Android & GB doesn’t offers much new features than Froyo. But still acess to GB will unlock many opportunities for devs. Also it will result in accelerated development & fantastic Custom Roms..!!

We will update you if we hear anything about it!! Keep an eye on this post.