~Finally we have Froyo for A60 ,scroll down to the bottom of the post to get the links to it ~
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Phone Details
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The tech specifications-The Tech Specifications
the price of this phone (unlocked) is-150 US$(6800 INR)
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Rooting
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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.Bootanimation thread -Get it here
thanks to rushank2112 for the creation of the thread
4.Micromax a60 Hardware information thread -Get it here
thanks to harpayara for the creation of the thread
5.SuperPhone Bootanimation -Get it here
thanks to amansingh6940
6.ADT Tool -Get it here
thanks to raghu hunter
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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 remove Netlock Code-Remove NetLock Code problem with some custom roms
Credits to H M Judge for the tutorial
H.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
I.The battery saving guide for a60-Battery saving tips for android phones
Credits to H M Judge for the guide
J.Making any Rom Transparent-Click here to see the Guide
Credits to forever king for the guide
K.Changing Boot Logo -Click here to see the Guide
Credits to akash akya 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
4.Latest Link as of July 27th July 2012 - Click here - posted by raghu_hunter
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
ld:
The custom recovery thread
Click Here
a big thanks to drellisdee for his efforts
2.Clockwork mod recovery v5
Latest CWM v5 recovery for a60
a big thanks to ngage_me for his efforts
3.Clockwork mod recovery v6 -LATEST
Latest CWM v6 recovery for a60
a big thanks to atulanand94 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
7.Reboot Option in Power menu -click here
thanks hasan4791 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 ~
3.First Froyo Port(partially working)-Click here
thanks to varun for taking the pains to port the froyo rom over to a60
4.JetMod Rom by IndieDevers
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
14.MicroFire version 2.0- Get it here !!NEW!!
credits to akash akya to for his efforts
15.JetMod 2.2 - Get it here !!NEW!!
credits to varun.chitre15 for his efforts
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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 [email protected] for the efforts
7.Dark Purity theme for a60
Click here to get it
thanks to [email protected] 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
11. Froyo Theme for a60
Click here !!NEW!!
thanks to Amusaw for the efforts
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borax12 said:
hello friends...this is my first thread at xda developers
i had recently bought the micromax andro a60 phone
here are the tech specifications-http://www.knowyourmobile.in/micromax/micromax-a60/687826/micromax_andro_a60_specifications.html
the price of this phone (unlocked) is-150 US$(6800 INR)
finally was able to root the phone-
use Universal Androot and its soo easy-download it from here-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=747598
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
hope it helped...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
After rooting your phone, which custom ROM you are using on it ? are there any 2.2 ROM available for this device ?
...right now....no...but i am surely trying hard to compile android 2.2 (either cyanogen 6.1) or the gingerbread (AOSP) ....will take another month or too....as i am a student and my exams are on....so just wait and watch....
i will also be trying for the clockwork recovery mod on this....but that will take some more time......
borax12 said:
...right now....no...but i am surely trying hard to compile android 2.2 (either cyanogen 6.1) or the gingerbread (AOSP) ....will take another month or too....as i am a student and my exams are on....so just wait and watch....
i will also be trying for the clockwork recovery mod on this....but that will take some more time......
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could you please post a tutorial showing how you flashed the custom rom after you do that?? I am planning to buy A60 but I am confused between A60 and galaxy 5..
What do yo suggest?? How is the battery backup of A60? backup while playing music? Thanks
Power back of A60 is really not good. Thats why I want to flash 2.2 foryo on it.I've heard on most of the forums out there, but its not easy to find one.
Can anyone out here know if Andro A60 aka (ZTE Penguin) has any 2.2 ROMs available.
not as of now........
but my power backup is quite good...even on active 2g....the battery life is surprisingly good........use a good task killer and disable some services ...the thing will run good...(AS we know Power control hail!!!)
hey! how do you 'hard reset' this thing?
i cant sign in into the android market..gives some error. :/
Hello guys i recently bought the Micromax A60 Its camera sucks , the audio play back is worse Bat backup - oooh don't ask anything abt it does'nt last more than 12 Hrs, not a wise mobile to choose after all
Yea Camera is not good , but music is alright ,
but this phone is not at all for Camera and music , If u want to have hands on android then this phone is best for its price ,
anyways if u guys got any development regarding custom roms please let me know.
polarstar said:
After rooting your phone, which custom ROM you are using on it ? are there any 2.2 ROM available for this device ?
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rooting does not mean that you can install a custom ROM, you need a recovery to do that ...and to make a recovery you need information about the partitions on the phone and there sizes and a lot of other details.
Hi guys,
I have trouble installing the usb driver for my Andriod A60 from the disc that it comes with. I keep getting the error about something to do with the windows logo with 2 options "STOP installation" and "Continue Anyway". No matter what option I chose I get the message saying there was a problem during the installation and your hardware might not work.
Since you guys know a lot about this technical stuff, I figured I ask you guys. any inputs???
akashtak7 said:
could you please post a tutorial showing how you flashed the custom rom after you do that?? I am planning to buy A60 but I am confused between A60 and galaxy 5..
What do yo suggest?? How is the battery backup of A60? backup while playing music? Thanks
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Get galaxy 5! Why? A60 has a resisitive screen, really low res screen, small screen, poor processor along with some other stuff. This means that MOST of the apps won't be supported or will lag on it, games will be more of a pain than fun and also I'm not sure about the Micromax Service. Plus, I don't think if it'll ever be updated to 2.2 and further. If you want android for name sake, get A60 but if you want a usable android phone, get Galaxy5!
windows 6.5
guy's can any one come up with the idea of cooking windows 6.5 for micromax android A60... Micromax has a good processor rom & ram...so is it possible to install windows rom ???
borax12 said:
hello friends...this is my first thread at xda developers
i had recently bought the micromax andro a60 phone
here are the tech specifications-http://www.knowyourmobile.in/micromax/micromax-a60/687826/micromax_andro_a60_specifications.html
the price of this phone (unlocked) is-150 US$(6800 INR)
finally was able to root the phone-
use Universal Androot and its soo easy-download it from here-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=747598
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
hope it helped...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i tried to install this universalandroot bt my antivirus detected it as virus.
so i m bit afraid of installing it
can anyone support to install even if it contain virus or .....
thanks in adv
Custom ROM
I have Andro A60 'ROOTED' from about a month now,but i can't find a single custom ROM.Anybody know how to build one?
Rooting
earth08 said:
i tried to install this universalandroot bt my antivirus detected it as virus.
so i m bit afraid of installing it
can anyone support to install even if it contain virus or .....
thanks in adv
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You can use SuperOneClick,it worked for me...
Any Development on a ClockworkMod Recovery for MICROMAX A60?????????????????????????????????????????????????
Is there a 2.1, 2.2 or a 2.3 costom ROM for this thing?????????
i have the same fone Micromax A60, used the same app and i guess its rooted now.
After rooting
I tried the ShootMe App which requires the root access. I shook the fone, got the click sound of screen captured and when i went to root explorer to see that screenshot, it was horrible a png...something i never expected totally crashed pic.
yoodude said:
Hi guys,
I have trouble installing the usb driver for my Andriod A60 from the disc that it comes with. I keep getting the error about something to do with the windows logo with 2 options "STOP installation" and "Continue Anyway". No matter what option I chose I get the message saying there was a problem during the installation and your hardware might not work.
Since you guys know a lot about this technical stuff, I figured I ask you guys. any inputs???
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
well why you want to install that driver?
if you just want to do USB file transfer, then there is no need of doing that. Just connect your mobile with pc and drag down the status bar in the home screen to the down and click USB connected and then mount. That's it
Hi guys, this is my first thread in XDA Forums, so please cooperate...
So what is this? Hmmm, it's very special, it's a patch which you aren't gonna just like it but you'll gonna love it! Because it improves 3d graphics of your MTK phones, like Micromax. By now you may be thinking how it's gonna improve 3d graphics, may be just another init.d script or collection of tweaks or something like Pure Graphics. If you are also thinking like that then you are one of the 90% people.
Actually this patch isn't even init.d script nor any collection of tweaks or any thing like that stuff. This mod actually brings real adreno200 libs of Samsung to our MTK devices without bricking the phone.
So what's the use of flashing this?
This improves the GPU rendering in cheap phones & also improves 3D score in AnTuTu benchmark & other benchmark tools & even gives some few noticeable fps increase in hardcore & lagging games.
Tested & made by me so enjoy guys, it should 99% work on all MTK devices!...
Isn't it exciting, so what are you waiting for, download it now!
Instructions to flash:
1}Download the zip from below link.
2}Place it in SD card.
3}Reboot to recovery.
4}flash the zip.
5}Wipe both caches
6}Reboot & enjoy
NOTE:
As I'm using a 4.2 device I used Meta-Inf of Android 4.0+, so zip not work on devices below 4.0 & older version recoveries. To make it work, I request someone to make flashable zip for Android below 4.0 ...
Link:
http://d-h.st/5IR
(Do at your own risk, tested in my device Canvas Music only)...
Reserved just in case
why have to wipe caches and please make a uninstall.zip
thank you
L ROM 18-03-2015
MONTH OF CUSTOM ROM series
Android 4.4.2 (L feel)
Busyboxed
Init.d Supported
init.d Tweaks
deodeodex ROM
Viper4android working
Xposed & gravitybox added.
advanced settings
Rest u find out
-:: How to install ::-
VIDEO LINK******PPT LINK******
THINGS TOBE NOTED
First boot takes time 3-5 mins so be patient.
wait until it boots.
Credits:-
@Aftab Memon for the test device, it wouldn't be possible without ur help buddy, thanks a million.:good::good:
needrom for base ROM.
Turkdevs.com - original developers.
Download link
avi3230 said:
Download link
Click to expand...
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Will try this soon
Keep the android l Roms coming thanks a lot dude
avi3230 said:
Download link
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Click to collapse
Too buggy...random system ui crashes, couldn't change user icon at the top, ui crash....
Random play store crash...
Google search has unfortunately stopped appeared about 20 times...
Fast and smooth, though didn't try benchmarking.... Fluid animations. Total android l feel....I hope bugs are fixed soon...
The advanced menu in the notification tray doesn't go up... Stays just there...
Suggestion
Downloaded, flashed.
Superuser FC every time and root was unstable. All root application gave error that root required.
Tried rooting from boot menu of Phillz recovery, iRoot, vRoot, Mobogeine and Rootmaster. No success.! :crying:
So restored back legend ROM v10.
@avi3230 it's good to see you porting various ROM for the device.
can't we focus on the resolving the issues that we have with existing ROMs instead of porting various much ROMs with just tweaked SystemUI.apk
Android Kitchen and ROM porter will help to port ROMs.
I have seen list of ROMs that you posted in last one month and observed that people view the thread + screenshots but no one even tries that ROMs (except one or two members)
Focusing on Android L will make more members happy than just porting some Chinese ROMS.
@vipulkarkar
ROOTING XOLO Q3000
A guide for rooting XOLO Q3000 using apps - the easiest & safest way.
A guide for rooting XOLO Q3000 using custom recovery.
I used this ROM for a day or so - never had issue with root. (not with systemUI also)
U can see i installed viper and xposed which needs root access - i never had issue with it.
frankly speaking I am just posting cause i already ported these roms - if u can do it with Android Kitchen and ROM porter, go for it.:good::good: (I never used these)
Actually many people do try, those only with the issues post here
HAve u tried alice Reborn ROM??
I have tried nearly 8 ROMs from this forum till today.
ANSP, Hive, Legend Rom and Alice (old post) are my favorite. I have recovery back up of all these 4 ROMs. I kept restoring based on my Mood every weekend. I am on Legend V10 right now.
Instead of trying new ROM I prefer to modify the needs using xposed modules and other apps. (recently released monsterUI module makes any ROM look like Android L)
I will surely give a another try to L Rom and also Alice Reborn on this weekend.:laugh:
Hello everybody i am glad to present V1.7.1 P6200 of SAMSUNG EXCLUSIVE Fast | Clean & Rock Stable ROM DOWNLOAD LINK
Please Note
I am not the creator of this ROM i am only updating this ROM Original thread
Main goal is to Keep files and Mods available to new user if needed
Changeslog
FIXED
Mini Calculator has been restored (atlast lol most missed app on my list)
updated
Xposed Framework Installer
App Settings
Dialer and contacts app from Note 8
Youtube downloader v4.3.2
Removed
Notification Toggles ...(use Power Toggles) working to get this to install
DOWNLOAD LINK
This Link also contains most of the mods mentioned on post #1 of Original thread (there are a few still missing)
all modifications to rom can be flashed and/or done by hand to get to v1.7.1 (for those who have slow or Limited internet Like me)
If you have a mod you run on this ROM and would like to have it in or as a option for other please contact me or post a link with a guide
*i know this rom is a bit outdated at the moment i will upload a more recent one in future.
I donr like the theme tho otherwise this rom is too good
any new download link? like to try this rom. tq