Modded Stock Rom DRoidMaxxV2 -2.2.1 for Micromax A70

Another modded stock Rom has appeared on Android Forums for A70.

• Author: samrox144
• 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
• Zeam launcher (Android Market Launcher)
• dalvik to sd
• vm 48
• Tweaks like internet speed
• 3G turbo
• V6 supercharger Script (Tutorial)
• Removed Stock Apps (Tutorial)

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)

Install Latest Roboto Ice Cream Sandwich Font on Your Samsung Galaxy Ace

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 & extract the zip file from here. Install the APK you extracted. Make sure you have  ‘Unknown sources‘ checked in Settings > Applications.
2. Now go to Settings > Display > Font Style . Your recently downloaded font will show up here.
3. Select whichever font you like. A prompt will offer to reboot. Select it & you’re done.

Note that if you are downloading Roboto from elsewhere, there are some 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.

Install Custom Fonts On your Samsung Galaxy Ace (Without Root!!)

Note: This tutorial applies to all Samsung Phones.

Ever wondered why Samsung is the leader in the Android smartphone division? It’s because the little things that matter.All Samsung phones support direct installation of Custom Fonts without rooting. Yes! You heard us right. The little feature you might have stumbled across in settings menu exists in no other phones. No other company like Sony, Motorola, HTC etc. supports the same.

So What do you need to do?

Method 1:

1. Simply download an app like Fonts for Galaxy SP (Fontomizer) from Android market.
   
2. Check Unknown sources in Settings > Applications.
3. Select any font from the Fontomizer app. You will be directed to a download page. Download & Install it.
   
4. Now go to Settings > Display > Font Style . Your recently downloaded font will show up here.
   
5. Select whichever font you like. A prompt will offer to reboot. Select it & you’re done.

Method 2:

1. Download an APK from internet or make one yourself (Tutorial Coming soon!) in Flipfont format.
2. Install it on your Samsung phone. Make sure you have  ‘Unknown sources‘ checked in Settings > Applications.
3. Now go to Settings > Display > Font Style . Your recently downloaded font will show up here.
4. Select whichever font you like. A prompt will offer to reboot. Select it & you’re done.

Here is the XDA thread where you can download lots of Flipfont Apk’s.

You might also want to install the ROBOTO font from Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) which is our favorite. Tutorial

So with the knowledge of exclusivity of this feature, didn’t become lucrative all of a sudden?

How to Overclock Samsung Galaxy Ace

Custom kernels are Hi-fi stuff. They unlock awesome features on your phone. We previously showed you how to flash the CF-Root Custom Kernel on Ace with BLN & Swap support. Today its time for overclock.

For overclock/underclock capabilities, you need to have a custom kernel that supports it. Thanks to the efforts of ketut.kumajaya , this is now possible on Samsung Galaxy Ace.

For now this will only work on the cyanogenmod 7 builds only . Refer here.

Instructions:

1. Install cyanogenmod7 build if not already on it.
2. Download the overclock kernel “cm-7.1-oc-kernel-2.6.35.7-perf-CL562111.zip”
3. Flash it using the CWM recovery.
4. Reboot & goto CM7 settings. Or use the SetCPU app for overclocking.

People are reporting 864,883 & even 940 MHz options as stable. Phone instantly reboots above those. It is not recommended to use too high a value. You will need to experiment for a stable value. Start from 800 and and go 1 level above at a time. Test for about half an hour atleast.

An undervolt module is yet not made for Ace. Till then be happy with whatever extra Hz you are getting.

images by Ketut.
[via xda-developers]

How to Apply Custom Theme to Samsung Galaxy Ace (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 ODIN. 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. On Froyo, you might have to rename ‘UOT .zip’ file to ‘update.zip’.

This tutorial is for Samsung Galaxy Ace. If you are using any other phone, go here.

How to flash CF-Root kernel (Ex with BLN & swap) on Samsung Galaxy Ace (Gingerbread)

Previously we showed you how to flash CF-Root kernel on Samsung Galaxy Ace but that version of kernel didn’t include BLN & swap support. Today we are going to show you how to flash this kernel on your stock Gingerbread (versions listed below). This tutorial is not meant for new users.
If you don’t already know, CF-Root kernel is very popular kenel for Samsung Galaxy Ace. It provides many popular features like Ext4 file system & many useful scripts.As of now all the Customs Roms are based on this kernel.

Note : This is not a custom firmware. It is only a kernel for Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 . You do NOT need to wipe anything for this patch. This will  work with KPH/KPN/DDKQ5/KPB/KPO versions of GB.

How to flash CF-Root kernel on Samsung Galaxy Ace (Gingerbread)

CF-Root kernel is very popular kenel for Samsung Galaxy Ace. As of now all the Customs Roms are based on this kernel. Today we are going to show you how to flash this kernel on your stock Gingerbread. This tutorial is not meant for new users.

Note : This is not a custom firmware. It is only a kernel for Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 . You do NOT need to wipe anything for this patch. This will  work with all versions of GB.

If you want the BLN version of this kernel. then refer this article:
>>How to flash CF-Root kernel (Ex with BLN & swap) on Samsung Galaxy Ace (Gingerbread)

Requirements:

• You need to have a firmware already on your device.
• Root

The “CF-Root-S5830-v3.7-b82-ex.zip” package also contains a modified CWM required to work with this kernel.