Micromax A110 Canvas 2 Review


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As you might already be aware, most of the Android phones by local manufacturers (in this case, Micromax) are rebranded chinese phones. Many local manufacturers from other countries also do the same. Micromax A110 is sold as Mobistel Cynus T2 in Germany, with small variations here and there.

The major variations in Cynus T2 is that it comes with a 12 MP camera and obviously, a different stock rom customised by Mobistel.

The other few differneces in the T2 rom as noted by users are:

  • Although the Cynus T2 is having exactly same hardware as A110, still it is having a camera of 12 megapixels compared to the 8 megapixel camera in Micromax. So, the change is due to the difference in rom. Now, question arises why Micromax limited the camera to a mere 8 megapixel. The answer lies in the MT6577 chipset that powers the A110 (and T2 as well). Mediatek 6577 chipset supports camera resolutions upto 8 MP only, anything above that would only increase the size of the picture, no difference in picture clarity will be there.
  • Flash intensity (which Micromax increased significantly in the stock rom v2) in Cynus T2 is even greater than in A110 running v2 (or v1, also).
  • The Cynus T2 reportedly doesn’t face as much issues of battery draining as in A110.
  • Sound output is better in Cynus T2 stock rom (as reported by xda members).
  • Cynus T2 is reportedly having better (Adobe) Flash performance which leads to an even nicer browsing experience.
The main reason for which Micromax A110 users can rejoice on the fact that this rom has worked fine on Micromax A110 is that Mobistel is planning to release a Jelly Bean update for the Cynus T2 and thus the updated rom should also work on A110.





Install Cynus T2 Stock rom on Micromax A110:
If you've already flashed stock rom v2 or any other custom rom, then you have the needed experience. If not, this guide is here to help you out.
Note: If you fail in installing the rom below, it is suggested that you first flash the stock rom v2 and then try the below rom.

  1. Download the Cynus T2 rom and transfer it to your sdcard. (Doesn't matter if it is copied into internal or external, you will have to choose the file's location accordingly while flashing the zip file.)
  2. The rom is said to be working fine only if you flash it via stock recovery. If you had flashed clockworkmod recovery, read this guide (the first part of the guide will help you flash back stock recovery to your A110).
  3. Switch off your mobile. Once it is completely switched off, press Volume Up + Volume Down + Power button until the screen lights up. Press Volume Up to go to recovery now.
  4. Flash the rom by selecting the apply update from sdcard option (choose between this option and the option named apply update from sdcard2 depending upon the location in which you copied the rom.) and then select the zip file of the rom.
  5. Reboot your device and enjoy!
 
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@superbad , hmmm, intresting but 5 MP , is it sufficient to serve TAI purpose?
Also what about ASS.?
I will also need car charger or two usb cables atleast, so I am notorious for loosing OE chargers?
Please opine.

I am thinking of giving the ACE to my wife as she doesn't need/use packet data , if I found it s battery life is good when packet data is off.
 
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@superbad , hmmm, intresting but 5 MP , is it sufficient to serve TAI purpose?
Also what about ASS.?
I will also need car charger or two usb cables atleast, so I am notorious for loosing OE chargers?
Please opine.

I am thinking of giving the ACE to my wife as she doesn't need/use packet data , if I found it s battery life is good when packet data is off.
Any phone with 3G and apps like push email, push notifications from Facebook on all the time will drain the battery faster , no smartphone take any platform will give you battery life more then a day , android maybe a little less then iOS and windows .
 
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I Paid 9900 got a free 32gb card + Scratch Guard + Silicon case free.

Silicon case is damm good.
that is seriously awesome pricing. Damn here the phone does not sell cheaper than 11.5k . Could manage the price of 9.95k only using ebay coupons.
Still will have to spend on 16gb class 10 micro sd for 552 and 400 rupees for scratch guard and flip cover.
 
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Now what company is this ? I never heard about this company is it indian company ? [roll]
This is not Indian company and it is a Chinese brand.
Unlike our Indian brand they don't sell products with fake Indian names.
It seems to have gathered a lot of good reviews.
 
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I am currently using JMP Xtream ROM, tried Radeon/Stock V2/Cynus T2 also. I bought SanDisk 16GB Class 10 Ultra SD Card @ 950 [cry]. I have no complaints with phone.

I use following app's -

Oi File Manager (ICS File Manager Uninstalled)
QuickPic (ICS Gallery Uninstalled)
Swype (ICS Keyboard Uninstalled)
Player Pro (ICS Music Player Uninstalled)
MX Player (ICS Video Player Uninstalled)
Google Chrome (ICS Internet Browser Uninstalled)
TubeMate (For Youtube Video Download)
Go Launcher EX (ICS Launcher Uninstalled)
Avast Security

Only 5 games are installed -

GTA III
FL Commando
Need For Speed Most Wanted
Subway Surfers
Raging Thunder II
 
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I am currently using JMP Xtream ROM, tried Radeon/Stock V2/Cynus T2 also. I bought SanDisk 16GB Class 10 Ultra SD Card @ 950 [cry]. I have no complaints with phone.

I use following app's -

Oi File Manager (ICS File Manager Uninstalled)
QuickPic (ICS Gallery Uninstalled)
Swype (ICS Keyboard Uninstalled)
Player Pro (ICS Music Player Uninstalled)
MX Player (ICS Video Player Uninstalled)
Google Chrome (ICS Internet Browser Uninstalled)
TubeMate (For Youtube Video Download)
Go Launcher EX (ICS Launcher Uninstalled)
Avast Security

Only 5 games are installed -

GTA III
FL Commando
Need For Speed Most Wanted
Subway Surfers
Raging Thunder II

How is JMP ROM? I am using the CYnus T2 ROM and it is awesome and my battery baclup has increased about 20%.

Now the Cynus has come out with the Jelly Bean update on the ROM. Will be trying it by next week.
 
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@superbad , hmmm, intresting but 5 MP , is it sufficient to serve TAI purpose?
Also what about ASS.?
I will also need car charger or two usb cables atleast, so I am notorious for loosing OE chargers?
Please opine.

I am thinking of giving the ACE to my wife as she doesn't need/use packet data , if I found it s battery life is good when packet data is off.
for the record, it is 8 MP.
ASS, i have no idea.
it has a USB cable and it can charge through USB.
i have not used car chargers,as i prefer to use to use original chargers.

I am currently using JMP Xtream ROM, tried Radeon/Stock V2/Cynus T2 also. I bought SanDisk 16GB Class 10 Ultra SD Card @ 950 [cry]. I have no complaints with phone.

I use following app's -

Oi File Manager (ICS File Manager Uninstalled)
QuickPic (ICS Gallery Uninstalled)
Swype (ICS Keyboard Uninstalled)
Player Pro (ICS Music Player Uninstalled)
MX Player (ICS Video Player Uninstalled)
Google Chrome (ICS Internet Browser Uninstalled)
TubeMate (For Youtube Video Download)
Go Launcher EX (ICS Launcher Uninstalled)
Avast Security

Only 5 games are installed -

GTA III
FL Commando
Need For Speed Most Wanted
Subway Surfers
Raging Thunder II
link for the rom and let me know if any functions are disabled from the stock rom.

also can i use the newer rom from the default recovery option as in apply update. read somewhere after rooting that is possible.
i have rooted my phone and applied the gps fix till now.
 
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for the record, it is 8 MP.
ASS, i have no idea.
it has a USB cable and it can charge through USB.
i have not used car chargers,as i prefer to use to use original chargers.



link for the rom and let me know if any functions are disabled from the stock rom.

also can i use the newer rom from the default recovery option as in apply update. read somewhere after rooting that is possible.
i have rooted my phone and applied the gps fix till now.
Try using Cynus T2 ROM. It is Stock ROM and it is very good.
 
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Will default recovery option work.
Please check for the steps.
I go in the default recovery mode.
I choose the update option.
I choose the zip file on the sd card.
I have only rooted the phone and replaced the gps fix file.
What else am i missing here?
 
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