CANVAS 2 General faqs/queries/doubts

I was prompted to write this post after seeing many A110 users (as well as prospects), wandering here and there, searching for some typical and common queries/doubts. But unfortunately they are not getting actual picture. Instead of true suggestions, they fall victims of  biased reviews. All popular mobile-review websites have turned into a battle field in favor of one or another brand. Such websites fail to fulfill the actual purpose for mobile users or those fellows who visit there in hope of getting help in their final purchase decision. So in this post I have tried to address Top 11 doubts/queries about Canvas2: 

 feel sound/volume is low

No need to worry. If you feel so, you can easily modify it to certain extent. 

For this you will need to use the Engineering Mode as follows:

1. Go to your dial pad & type *#*#3646633#*#*


2. Now If you have upgraded your phone then scroll on to right or if not then scroll down to hardware Testing Tab.


3. Select audio then go to Loudspeaker Mode


4. Now scroll down to Max Vol 0-160: By Default it is 128 & You can change it to 160 but at 150 and above i noticed it produces more noise then voice. When selected your preferred settings, click on set.

I feel touch requires some improvement

Hmmm. 

If you feel so then upgrade to Jelly Bean(JB). In JB, "project-butter" is embeded. This butter-project is oriented towards smoothing touch performance. You will really feel buttery touch after an update to JB.

I feel battery backup is low

Battery backup is not poor as such. As per my experience its very normal for 5" android screen. Low battery backup may be felt by guys who have just shifted to Android platform or 5" screen.

{PS: Never install so called Battery Saving Apps from Google play or another source. They drain more juice from your battery}

I feel camera quality in low light is not upto mark 

Yes. I do agree here. But you pick any Indian or Chinese brand having 8MP camera, performance is same or on somewhat downside in low light conditions. If you want to buy 8MP mobile for low-light photography also, with 5" display, then go for Samsung Grand without a second thought. 

Is A115 (3D) a better choice?

No way. I dont think so. True 3D displays never come in that budget.Moreover camera is also trimmed down to 5mp.

I want to update my phone to Jelly Bean myself

No problem in that as long as you are little bit tech-savy. You can follow this post

I want to root my phone after JB update

No problem in that as long as you are little bit tech-savy. You can follow this post

A110 or A116? 

To be very frank I would suggest A110. There are few genuine reasons for that:

• As a normal mobile user, you would hardly find any difference between these two mobiles.

• Maximum apps are supported for both phones.

• Camera quality is better in A110. You click the pic from both the phones and then see correspondig memory of pic. More bytes are stored in A110 pics. That means more clarity on computer screen (or any other large screen)

• You may miss Quad core processor in A110 if and only if you are facing any lag in A110. I haven't felt any kind of lag on A110 so far.

• HD display is the only meant for playing HD videos and games. And a little bit improved display quality (hardly visible to layman)

• Last but not least, price difference of 5000-6000 bucks. Doesn't makes any sense for average user.

So if we see the "Money+Performance package", A110 is the clear winner. Otherwise A116 is a step ahead in specs. But that value-addition is not worth 6000 bucks. 

Is there exactly equivalent mobile phone?

No, not exactly equal. But few like Lava Q800 or Karbon Titanium S1/S5 may also be there in your priority list. Many others are poping out every week.

Should I go for LAVA or KARBONN like brands?

 Its upto you to go for them or not. But if you see the past, Micromax has always taken the lead and it is always one step ahead of other Indian brands, whether you take the example of qerty phone or 5" android phone. Also micromax is the first Indian brand to provide the Android software update. And thats why Micromax is more trustwirthy brand as compared to other local brands.

How is Micromax customer-care?

Not bad, if not very good. Yes, I mean it. Thats another thing that they dont have HiFi customer care offices like Samsung or Nokia.

For other additional queries you are most welcome. Dont hesitate to ask anything or discuss any problem related to your Canvas2.