Rooting Micromax A60

Rooting Micromax A60

Rooting Process

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to root the phone-

use Universal Androot and its soo easy-download it from here-Universal Androot

1.download the apk file
2.use root explorer already installed on the device,and install the universalandroot 
3.and then simply click root and.... bingo u are done with it ..

the phone has no force closes due to this and u can anytime unroot the device using universalandroot...so dont worry about it

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Battery Life
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to increase the battery life do the following

1.download set cpu
-either buy it from market or get it from other source(google it people)
2.root the phone if you haven't done it already
3.start set cpu and goto profiles tab 
4.select enable profiles
5.click on add profile
a)click charging ac/full-600 max and 600 min
b)charging usb/full -600 max and 600 min
c)charging /full-480 max and 480 min
d)temp>50C-480 max and 122 min
e)screen off-122 max and 122 min
f)battery <31% -245 max and 122 min

6.Word of advice is to -a)turn off auto sync 
b)use only a single home replacement app,f you are using multiple like launcher pro ,adw with the 
default launcher,then use home manager(free from market)and then kill the other 
running home launchers
c)and also use a very light on resources home screen setup,like the one that i use(the launcher is 
launcher pro)(the screenshots in the attachment)


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Tools & Bootanimations
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1.USB driver-Find It Here

2.Flashing tools for a60 (for flashing the recovery and other files ) -Click here

thanks amansingh6940 for those reuploads 


3.Android theme editor -Get it here

PS-tutorial for using the theme editor-Tutorial Here

thanks to prateek.maac for this share 

4.Bootanimation thread -Get it here

thanks to rushank2112 for the creation of the thread 

5.Micromax a60 Hardware information thread -Get it here

thanks to harpayara for the creation of the thread 

6.SuperPhone Bootanimation -Get it here

thanks to amansingh6940 
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Tutorials
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0.Complete a60 Noob Guide for everything custom-The a60 noob guide

thanks lucky Dogra for his efforts

A.How to access the Recovery Console-Recovery Console-How to access

thanks manju991 for this one

B.How to manage with limited memory-Manage with Limited memory

C.How to install apps on your sd card(this not exactly installing them on sd rather making a symbolic link on the sd card)

STEPS

1.Download the file from here-Download Links2sd

2.Install the app

3.Download the partitioning tool from here-Minitool Partitioning Wizard

4.Install the above software on your computer

5.Now connect the phone via usb to your computer and mount it

6.Start the partition wizard application on your computer

7.Select the mounted drive

8.Right click on the device and select resize

9.Resize your sd card to a suitable limit and leave some unallocated free space

10.Now select that unallocated space and right click and selct modify

11.Now select the format option of ext3 from the drop down list

12.Now come to the home window of the software and on the bottom left side you have an option called apply the pending changes,select that.

13.After the changes have been applied exit the application and then dismount the drive 

14.Power off the phone and then remove the sd card once and then reinsert it again and restart he phone

15.Once you are done with that,start the application link2sd and then you are ready to go....link the application you see to you allocated ext2 partition 

~CAUTION!!!!~

1.do not link any system app
2.don't link widgets and home launchers like launcher pro or adw
3.and don't link any antivirus app...

"go on enjoy freeing up space in the internal memory"


D.How to Flash Stock Rom Dump

Link here

STEPS
1.First of all download the recovery image I posted and extract it in the root of your SD card.
2.Rename the image to "recovery-backup.img".
3.Download "Recovery flasher"-Recovery Flasher
4.Install and start it,then press "Restore Backup image" button.


credits to fonehacker for this


E.Tutorial for changing the font color of Clock and Notifications in Statusbar-See it here

thanks to rushank12 for his efforts



F.Customize your android phone COMPLETELY-Customization Tutorial

Credits to borax12 for the tutorial 


G.How to install Custom Recovery-Custom Recovery installation tutorial easy way

Credits to kjain9878 for the tutorial 


H.How to remove Netlock Code-Remove NetLock Code problem with some custom roms

Credits to H M Judge for the tutorial 


I.How to solve APN problem in Froyo for a60-Remove APN problem occurring in some froyo based roms

Credits to Lucky Dogra for the tutorial 


J.The battery saving guide for a60-Battery saving tips for android phones

Credits to H M Judge for the guide

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Rom Dumps
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Complete rom dump

1.Link1

this is a complete rom dump with the system partitions,using rom dump from here-Rom Dump tool from Android podtwo

2.Link2 (Newer)

3.Another link if above two dont work -Click Here

PS

How to flash it

to flash the second rom dump use the steps given in the document uploaded in this post-Steps to flash the Rom dump


credits to rudie_techie,and ngage_me for their efforts

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Custom Recovery
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Final tested version -clockwork recovery(display issue fixed)

This is the one you need to download-Final Clockwork recovery

:Old:
The custom recovery thread

Click Here

a big thanks to drellisdee for his efforts 


2.Clockwork mod recovery v5 -LATEST

Latest CWM v5 recovery for a60

a big thanks to ngage_me for his efforts 
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MODS and APPS
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1.Reboot Menu to Power Menu: -

Click Here

thanks to svprm for this great share 


2.To use gtalk on your phone -Find Out here

thanks krishna for this great find 


3.Phone Video Recording upgrade to 640*480 at 29fps -click here

thanks harpayara for this great effort 

4.Phone Video Recording upgrade 2 -click here

thanks harpayara for this great effort

5.Chrome browser mod+miren browser -click here

thanks varun.chitre15 for this great effort 

6.Adobe Flash Player 11 for a60 -click here

thanks harpayara for this great effort 

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Custom Roms
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~~IMPORTANT~~

How to Install Custom Rom -Click Here for the instructions 

Thanks to andro.king for the effort to write the document 



ROM List


1.Final Froyo Port -(from n720 zte phone rom dump)(Everything working) -Final Froyo Port-Stable

(credits to samrox,santodelaespada(for the rom dump of n720 FROYO),Varun ,Preet,ngage_me & the entire A60 FROYO TEAM

PS- Well if anybody is interested in just getting the zte rom dump(this is not a rom to flash ,this is only if you want to develop a rom off this one ,then this link is for you )

Zte Rom Dump

~Credits to santodelaespada for providing us with this ~

2.Another Froyo working port -Froyo Port -working 

credits to kjain9878 and sam 

3.First Froyo Port(partially working)-Click here 

thanks to varun for taking the pains to port the froyo rom over to a60

4.Jet Rom

Jet ROM 2.1 -Froyo Rom with the best benchmark scores

IMP- GPS fix for Jet 2.1- Click Here

JET ROM 1.0 

Jet 1.2


Thanks to varun.chitre15 for developing this rom 


5.Cyanogen Mod 7 port -not fully working-Cyanogen mod 7 port 

thanks to fonehackezhs for making it 


6.Eclair Rom-Rom by svprm

thanks a ton to svprm for the wonderful effort

7.MIUI forked RomNot fully working -Link for the MIUI based rom

credits to maniacscorpio 

8.The Sense Rom-Sense Rom 

credits to 1lshara

PS-bugs at the moment-cannot authorize the application requiring account authorization(the onles including redirection to account verification pages in the browser)cause force close of the browser.credits to 1Ishara for finding this out

UPDATED -Sense With WP7 style


9.Cyanogen Mod 7 Port-Cm7 

credits to sam,varun & rohan & kjain9878 

PS-bugs at the moment-


10.Kul rom- Get it here*

credits to H M Judge 


11.SpeedY RoM Version 1- Get it here*

credits to bhanu423 

12.Freeks Rom Version 1- Get it here*

credits to Rohan Arya 

13.Freeks Rom Version 2- Get it here*

credits to Rohan Arya 
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Themes
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0.Xperia Theme for Froyo for a60Get It here

thanks to varun for his efforts

1.Colored settings themeGet It here

thanks to rushank for his efforts

2.BX density theme-Get it here

thanks to by takshak for his efforts

3.Complete Black theme- 

Get it here

thanks to svprm for this great share 

4.Sony Xperia Theme for a60
Sony Xperia Theme for a60

Thanks to varun for making it 


5.New themes for andro a60
New Themes

thanks to prateek.maac for this share 

6.The Custom Droid theme for a60
Click here to get it 

thanks to deep@androidxda for the efforts 

7.Dark Purity theme for a60
Click here to get it 

thanks to deep@androidxda for the efforts 

8.'Androidian' theme for a60
Click here

thanks to himsin for the efforts 

9. ICECREAM SANDWICH THEME v v1
Click here

thanks to varun.chitre15 for the efforts

10. Ambiance Theme for a60
Click here

thanks to rushank2112 for the efforts
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Micromax A55 : All Things Root Guide

Micromax A55 : All Things Root Guide

Micromax A55 runs on Android 2.2.1 Froyo and thus for that Z4 Root method will be apt. It is important to note that most Android handsets running on Android 2.2.1 Froyo can use Z4 root method. Now, the question is what would tempt you to root this device? Well, of course, with rooting you will get access to Super User permissions and post rooting you can perform modifications in the system files and updates. You will be able to free the Android phone and gain complete control over the operating system.

But before you move towards the rooting process you must know about the risks and this includes a risk of losing the data from the phone or even bricking the phone.

Disclaimer: Since there is some risk involved in rooting Micromax A55, we recommend that you perform the rooting procedure at your own risk. We must not be held responsible for anything that may happen with your phone after rooting.

How to Root Micromax A55

Micromax A55 can be rooted using the simple Z4 root method as developed by popular XDA developer RyanZA. You can download this app from here: Z4Root tool

After downloading the same, you need to install it on your phone. Now to root your Micromax A55, open the app and you will come across two options, one is permanent root and the other is temporary root. If it is merely for the testing purpose then you may try the temporary rooting way. But if you are actually looking for the rooting solution then in that case we recommend you to root the phone permanently. When you click on the permanent root option your handset will reboot. After the phone is rebooted, the rooting is done. You can check the same with Super User App.

Post rooting we recommend you to take the back up of the phone. Only then you must uninstall the apps that you don’t want from the system.

Here are few advantages of rooting your Android:

• After you root an android phone you will gain access to the internal file system and thus making potent changes in them or accessing them will be very much possible.
• You can enhance the visual experience of the phone after rooting.
• Sometimes, you may feel quite irritated with the unwanted default apps which the manufacturers or Google packs in without an uninstall button. But since it is something that the administrator has provided you, nothing can be done. But rooting helps you in removing the unwanted default apps and that too with a very simple method.
• Reports say it helps in reducing the battery usage of Android phones.
• Yes, for all those who love speeding up the operating system, rooting Android brings in benefit by way of performance and speed enhancement.
• There are many such apps that work on rooted phones only. Yes, after rooting the device, you can seek access to such apps.

The credit for Z4 root app goes to developer RyanZA and with the help of this app, Androids that run on Froyo 2.1.1 can be rooted easily.

How to root Micromax A50

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This tutorial will tell you how to root your Micromax A50.All the credits goes to Varun Chitre for making the boot.img insecure.


So lets get started!
[/]Make sure you are not low on battery.
[/]Make sure your device is completely switched off.
[/]Take off your battery and put it back on,BUT DO NOT TURN ON THE DEVICE.



FIRST STEP :
Download the files
Here's the link for the full Root package for Micromax A50 :-
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a50_ROOT.rar


MIRROR :-
http://www.multiupload.nl/YER4CIZ0HY
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STEP 2 :
Setting Up Things
Extract all the files from the rar package above.After extracting it should look like this :

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Now extract files from "mt65x3-usb-vcom-drivers.rar" and open InstallDriver.exe,It will install the drivers needed for the Flashing Process.(Open installdrv64.exe if you have a 64-bit system)


Now open "SP Flash Tool v2.1134.00.7z" and extract the contents to a new folder.
This is the software that you will use for the flashing process.


Now you need to install UnLock Root.This is the software that will root your Device.Open "unlockroot23.exe" and install it.


MT6573_Android_scatter is needed for starting the flashing process.


usb_driver.zip will stay there for now,But you will need it later.This zip file contains the ADB Drivers that is required for the rooting process.


orginal a50 boot.img folder contains the stock boot.img file of A50.So if anything goes wrong and your phone is not booting up,You can flash this file,and it'll be back to normal.


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STEP 3:
Flashing Insecure boot.img
After you've done setting up things,it's time for flashing!
Open SP Flash Tool (Flash_tool.exe),
And Select File>Open Scatter loading file and select MT6573_Android_scatter.txt.And Uncheck everything on the list for now.

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Ignore any errors that will pop up like these :




Single click on BOOTIMG and select the boot.img provided in the package.

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Take out the battery, put it back and without turning on the device Connect it to your PC with the USB cable without pressing any button on the phone. Now windows should find the drivers and install it. After drivers are installed, unplug the cable from your phone. Take out the battery from the phone and put it back again. Do not switch on.


After you've done that,Hit F9 or Click on the "Download" button.

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Then under 
15 seconds,connect your device to the PC.You will see a yellow progress bar,When it reaches 100% a pop up window will appear saying BOOTIMG downloaded.
Now that you've successfully flashed the boot.img,Unplug your phone, take the battery out, put it back and start the phone normally as you do. Let it fully boot.


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STEP 4:
Rooting Process


Now your device is ready to root! In your device Do the following
Go to settings->Applications->Check unknown sources.
Go to settings->Applications->Development->Check USB Debugging.

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Now you need to install ADB Drivers,First Extract 'usb_driver.zip'.To install ADB Drivers,Plug in your device to your PC,without turning it off,And do not mount SD Card.When you plug in,Windows will try to find drivers for "MICROMAX A50" and will simply fail.Don't Freak Out,Now go to Device Manager From Start Menu,Right click on 'Micromax A50' and click 'Update Driver Software'.On the new window, click 'Browse my computer for driver software', then click 'Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer'.Click 'Have Disk'. On the new Pop-up window, click 'Browse'And select 'android_winusb.inf' from the folder you extracted from 'usb_driver.zip'.Now,From the list,Select Android ADB Interface and click next,A Warning will pop up saying "Would you like to install this device driver software. Click Install.And the drivers will be installed.Thanks to kankfraud for providing drivers.


Open unlock root on your PC and click on ROOT!The program will root your device.When finished,it will ask you to restart your phone. So switch it off and switch it on again.


Now go through your Appdrawyer,You should find an application called Superuser.If you do,Then your device has been rooted!


This rooting method has been tested by kankfraud .I'm not responsible if something happens to your device.

How to Root HTC Incredible S – Tutorial

While Samsung chooses to simplify its products when it comes to Android by keeping things open to its users in terms of customization Motorola and of the latest HTC too joined to bandwagon to strengthen their phones thy making it difficult for its users to root or customize their phones. If you are some what creative and wants to try new things or customize your Androidthen Motorola with its thunderbolt and Incredible S will disappoint you. Though there’s no permanent root solution available for the Incredible S users, we have managed to bring on a temporary make shift solution with which you will be able to root your HTC Incredible S.

Please note that rooting voids the warranty, though the warranty can be claimed back once the device is un rooted, as it’s just a temporary root, the Incredible S can be un rooted just with the help of a simple restarting of the device. Basically there are two types of rooting methods, one is the permanent root and another one is the temporary root. In the permanent root even if you reboot the device the device will stay rooted but whereas in the temporary rooting process with the help of a simple reboot, the device will be un rooted. Though both has its own set of advantages and disadvantages, as of now since only temporary root is available, we will see on how you can temporary root your phone. Please note that this process is only applicable for HTC’s Incredible S and to not any other phone, if you apply the below mentioned procedure for any other HTC’s device then there’s a high potential that you may end up bricking your device.

Before proceeding to the procedure on how to root the HTC Incredible S, make sure that battery is charged to a minimum of 50% or else your device will get switched off in the middle of the process due to which the rooting process will not be completed. Also, additionally its recommended to create a backup of all the data which is there in your phone in the computer as in an unlikely event you may lose all the data which is present in your phone. Rooting has its own set of advantages and disadvantages the major advantage being that it unlocks the potential of device.

Procedure to Root HTC Incredible S:

• First up you will have to download and install the ADB in your computer which can be done by following the instructional procedure only after which you will have to proceed, but before that you will have to turn on the USB debugging in your incredible S which can be turned ON by pressing the “Menu” key first then “Settings” > “Applications” > “Development”. Now here you will find an option of “USB debugging”, select the option and just accept the warning which it will pop up. It’s very important to put the device in the USB debugging and also important to go through the ADB setup process without which it’s not advised to proceed.

• Now, next up you will have to download the Rooting package which you will have to unzip the same and need to place in the location path c:\adb after which you will have to connect the phone to the computer.
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• Now, open the command prompt and key in the “cmd” and then you will have to make use of the change directory command so that the directory in which you have placed the rooting file can be accessed.
• Next up type in the “pushroot” and enter the same, basically this will push in the pushroot.bat file.
• After this type in adb shell /data/local/tmp/getroot and after that type in adb shelland press enter.
• After typing in the above commands, you will now be prompted as # after which you will have to type in /data/local/tmp/pushroot.

That’s it you have now successfully rooted the HTC Incredible S, so from now whenever the device get un rooted, you will have to just enter the commands from the —-loop—- which is mentioned above. Do let us know if you get stuck anywhere as we will help you to get out of from there. Please note that as soon as we find a way with which you can Permanent Root HTC Incredible S, we will sure update with an article on how to root, so stay tuned to