The Micromax A116 Canvas HD is everywhere. The smartphone is also number 7 on the popularity list on GSMArena. Having sold out their first and second batches within minutes and hours respectively, Micromax is seriously on a roll! It's only been a few days since buyers all over India have started receiving their fresh new Micromax A116 Canvas HD smartphones that a method to gain ROOT access has already been found! Well, in that case why should you stop from rooting your own? Here's how!
Micromax A116 Canvas HD
If you've forgotten the Canvas HD or can't recall it's specifications, here's a quick reminder.
Micromax A116 Canvas HD Specifications:
As you can see, the Canvas HD is no slouch and that it's the first budget quad core smartphone gives it some nice hype. For Rs. 13,990 you don't get a sweeter deal. Might I add that the camera unit is capable of 1080p video recording @ 30fps? Amazing for a sub 14k device ain't it?
Micromax A116 Canvas HD Buy in India
The Canvas HD is being sold exclusively via online partner SNAPDEAL for a price of Rs. 13,990.
Micromax A116 Canvas HD @ Rs. 13,990 - SNAPDEAL
Presently the smartphone is SOLD OUT (and will probably remain that way for a while, we hope not!). You can buy the phone via the following Payment Methods:
Those who booked their unit will have it shipped within the next 18 days, although realistically it will happen much sooner than that.
Why to ROOT my Phone?
Rooting your device allows you to run special apps such as Superuser that grant root access to apps that require it. You can access your kernel and tweak it for better battery life or increase speeds for better performance (governers, schedulers).
Protection: Yes rooting your phone can add elevated layer of protection that apps such as Cerberus Anti Theft or avast! Mobile Security can provide only when rooted.
Remove Bloatware: You can remove those apps that are unnecessarily bloating up your device and clear up some internal storage, speed up your device, lose some unnecessary background processes, possibly improve the battery life of your phone as well.
Custom ROMs: Custom ROMs go a long way in improving user experience, often far better than the Stock and Official firmware can ever provide (also requires supported Recovery).
Disadvantages of ROOTING
Rooting voids your phone warranty. Don't send a device to the service center after you've rooted it as they might detect it and you will be void of any after sales support whatsoever. However, there are methods to un-root your device just as you root them.
Some malicious apps might gain root access when installed (side-loaded) and might cause privacy, performance etc. issues with your device.
Rooting your CANVAS HD
1. Connect your Canvas HD in USB Debugging Mode (go to SETTINGS -> DEVELOPMENT -> (tick) USB DEBUGGING)
2. Download the OFFICIAL MICROMAX A116 CANVAS HD Drivers
3. Extract the "Rooting Tool" named ROOT WITH RESTORE by Bin4ry v18
4. Connect your Micromax Canvas HD to your PC and let the ADB (Android Debugging Drivers) get installed
5. Now extract "ROOT WITH RESTORE by Bin4ry v18" to a folder and run the RUNME.BAT batch file.
6. Select 1 for a Normal device.
7. Continue with On-Screen instructions and check your Canvas HD's screen for a new Restore Option in App.
8. Your Canvas HD might reboot a couple of times, let it be.
9. After reboot, wait and then manually reboot your device.
10. Open up SuperUser and check for ROOT Access if correctly granted.
Many thanks to "http://letusbetechy.blogspot.in" for the guide
UPDATE - Method not working. Will update post when working method posted.
Micromax A116 Canvas HD
If you've forgotten the Canvas HD or can't recall it's specifications, here's a quick reminder.
Micromax A116 Canvas HD Specifications:
- MediaTek MT6589 chipset
- 1.2 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex A7 CPU
- PowerVR SGX544 GPU
- 1 GB of RAM
- 5″ HD (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS (16.7 million colors) display
- 8MP rear camera with LED Flash
- 1080p video recording @ 30fps
- 2MP front facing camera
- 4 GB of internal storage
- up to 32 GB expandable memory via microSD card
- 2,000 mAh battery
- Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS
As you can see, the Canvas HD is no slouch and that it's the first budget quad core smartphone gives it some nice hype. For Rs. 13,990 you don't get a sweeter deal. Might I add that the camera unit is capable of 1080p video recording @ 30fps? Amazing for a sub 14k device ain't it?
Micromax A116 Canvas HD Buy in India
The Canvas HD is being sold exclusively via online partner SNAPDEAL for a price of Rs. 13,990.
Micromax A116 Canvas HD @ Rs. 13,990 - SNAPDEAL
Presently the smartphone is SOLD OUT (and will probably remain that way for a while, we hope not!). You can buy the phone via the following Payment Methods:
Interest Free EMI
- Debit/Credit Card
- Netbanking
Those who booked their unit will have it shipped within the next 18 days, although realistically it will happen much sooner than that.
Why to ROOT my Phone?
Rooting your device allows you to run special apps such as Superuser that grant root access to apps that require it. You can access your kernel and tweak it for better battery life or increase speeds for better performance (governers, schedulers).
Protection: Yes rooting your phone can add elevated layer of protection that apps such as Cerberus Anti Theft or avast! Mobile Security can provide only when rooted.
Remove Bloatware: You can remove those apps that are unnecessarily bloating up your device and clear up some internal storage, speed up your device, lose some unnecessary background processes, possibly improve the battery life of your phone as well.
Custom ROMs: Custom ROMs go a long way in improving user experience, often far better than the Stock and Official firmware can ever provide (also requires supported Recovery).
Disadvantages of ROOTING
Rooting voids your phone warranty. Don't send a device to the service center after you've rooted it as they might detect it and you will be void of any after sales support whatsoever. However, there are methods to un-root your device just as you root them.
Some malicious apps might gain root access when installed (side-loaded) and might cause privacy, performance etc. issues with your device.
Rooting your CANVAS HD
1. Connect your Canvas HD in USB Debugging Mode (go to SETTINGS -> DEVELOPMENT -> (tick) USB DEBUGGING)
2. Download the OFFICIAL MICROMAX A116 CANVAS HD Drivers
3. Extract the "Rooting Tool" named ROOT WITH RESTORE by Bin4ry v18
4. Connect your Micromax Canvas HD to your PC and let the ADB (Android Debugging Drivers) get installed
5. Now extract "ROOT WITH RESTORE by Bin4ry v18" to a folder and run the RUNME.BAT batch file.
6. Select 1 for a Normal device.
7. Continue with On-Screen instructions and check your Canvas HD's screen for a new Restore Option in App.
8. Your Canvas HD might reboot a couple of times, let it be.
9. After reboot, wait and then manually reboot your device.
10. Open up SuperUser and check for ROOT Access if correctly granted.
Many thanks to "http://letusbetechy.blogspot.in" for the guide
UPDATE - Method not working. Will update post when working method posted.
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— Preetam Nath (@hipreetam93) April 18, 2013
— Preetam Nath (@hipreetam93) April 18, 2013