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I made this thread for Cherry Mobile Apollo tutorials, reviews, tweaks and many more.
REVIEW:
Cherry Mobile has just released Apollo, one of the units that are from Project X, Y and Z. Project Y is for Flare 2.0, although I am not sure on what project does this belong. To give a brief background on its specifications, here they are:
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
4.5-inch HD (720 x 1280) IPS display
Dual sim support
4 GB internal storage expandable via a MicroSD card slot
1 GB RAM
1.2 GHz quad core MediaTek MT6589 processor
PowerVR SGX544 graphics processor
12 MP autofocus primary camera with LED flash
5 MP front camera
HSPA+
WiFi
Bluetooth
A-GPS
2000 mAh battery
Build and Quality
The build is a bit sturdy. It's not cheap looking, and it feels good on your hands. The back part is glossy, and it seems that it is prone to fingerprints and scratches. But still, despite that, the phone is good to use.
Operating System
Powered by Android 4.2 and backed by 1GB of it's the best of both worlds. So far, I have not encountered any hitches and slowdowns. I was impressed on how such experience can be attained at thqt price. The screen looks fantastic as well, since it is an IPS with a G+G technology embedded, together with a resolution of 1280x800 + 321ppi. Viewing texts and reading is a bliss. It's a great thing that CM was able to pack these at that price. Oh, did I mention that it's a 5-touch screen?
Camera and Multimedia
Here are the sample shots from the camera. It's now up to you to judge. As for the sounds, it has this enhancement tool but I have not yet totally tested it. What is good on this phone is that it does not get picky when it comes to the headset. Everything that I throw in, whether a 3 jack or 2 jack, it detects the headphone very well.
Gaming: Smooth As Silk
I've currently tested Temple Run 2, 2Fuse, Minion Rush and Dead Trigger, and all of them are just running sexy on this gadget. By the next few days, I will be testing Asphalt 8 and other hardcore games and we'll see how it goes.
Battery
To be honest,.I.was totally disappointed with my old phone's (Flare 1) battery so I was a bit hesitant to get this phone. But still, CM has at least upped their game by throwing in a 2000mAh battery. The entire time, my WiFi and Bluetooth was on, and I managed to get about hours before the juice ran out. The battery does not suck, nor outshines. It's a so-so thing actually.
Initial Verdict
Should you buy this phone? Yes, but take note that CM releases new units at least once or twice a month. But with how this phone performed so far with it's price, it is already a deal breaker. I hope CM will not give up on their new devices.
CUSTOM ROMS:
KUDOS TO THOSE WHO DISCOVER ALL THIS TIPS AND TRICKS
REVIEW:
Cherry Mobile has just released Apollo, one of the units that are from Project X, Y and Z. Project Y is for Flare 2.0, although I am not sure on what project does this belong. To give a brief background on its specifications, here they are:
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
4.5-inch HD (720 x 1280) IPS display
Dual sim support
4 GB internal storage expandable via a MicroSD card slot
1 GB RAM
1.2 GHz quad core MediaTek MT6589 processor
PowerVR SGX544 graphics processor
12 MP autofocus primary camera with LED flash
5 MP front camera
HSPA+
WiFi
Bluetooth
A-GPS
2000 mAh battery
Build and Quality
The build is a bit sturdy. It's not cheap looking, and it feels good on your hands. The back part is glossy, and it seems that it is prone to fingerprints and scratches. But still, despite that, the phone is good to use.
Operating System
Powered by Android 4.2 and backed by 1GB of it's the best of both worlds. So far, I have not encountered any hitches and slowdowns. I was impressed on how such experience can be attained at thqt price. The screen looks fantastic as well, since it is an IPS with a G+G technology embedded, together with a resolution of 1280x800 + 321ppi. Viewing texts and reading is a bliss. It's a great thing that CM was able to pack these at that price. Oh, did I mention that it's a 5-touch screen?
Camera and Multimedia
Here are the sample shots from the camera. It's now up to you to judge. As for the sounds, it has this enhancement tool but I have not yet totally tested it. What is good on this phone is that it does not get picky when it comes to the headset. Everything that I throw in, whether a 3 jack or 2 jack, it detects the headphone very well.
Gaming: Smooth As Silk
I've currently tested Temple Run 2, 2Fuse, Minion Rush and Dead Trigger, and all of them are just running sexy on this gadget. By the next few days, I will be testing Asphalt 8 and other hardcore games and we'll see how it goes.
Battery
To be honest,.I.was totally disappointed with my old phone's (Flare 1) battery so I was a bit hesitant to get this phone. But still, CM has at least upped their game by throwing in a 2000mAh battery. The entire time, my WiFi and Bluetooth was on, and I managed to get about hours before the juice ran out. The battery does not suck, nor outshines. It's a so-so thing actually.
Initial Verdict
Should you buy this phone? Yes, but take note that CM releases new units at least once or twice a month. But with how this phone performed so far with it's price, it is already a deal breaker. I hope CM will not give up on their new devices.
CUSTOM ROMS:
SAMSUNG ROM
**Void ang warranty pag rinoot niyo and linagyan ng CWM recovery for your information
**Do it at your own risk im not liable if you brick your phone
**Wag niyo sakin itanong paano iunroot kasi hindi ko pa ginagawa and wala akong balak gawin
**Create a backup first before you flash the rom
Requirements:
CM Apollo(rooted with cwm)
USB cord(optional)
ROOTEDCWM(recovery)
MicroSD
Features:
Samsung Launcher
Samsung Apps
Samsung Icons
Samsung Status Bar/Toggle
Samsung Widgets
Samsung Boot Animation
Samsung Sounds
ROM: LINK
Lewa OS Rom
**Void ang warranty pag rinoot niyo and linagyan ng CWM recovery for your information
**Do it at your own risk im not liable if you brick your phone
**Wag niyo sakin itanong paano iunroot kasi hindi ko pa ginagawa and wala akong balak gawin
**Create a backup first before you flash the rom
Requirements:
CM Apollo(rooted with cwm)
USB cord(optional)
ROOTEDCWM(recovery)
MicroSD
Wala eto playstore and browser, just download the apk file of the playstore
ROM: LINK
Steps:
1. Download the file first
2. Put your "rom" in the sdcard
3. Turn Off your phone.
4. Hold power and vol. up until CWM recovery apperar
5. Click "Wipe Data and Cache"
6. Click "install zip from sdcard"
7. Click "choose zip from sdcard"
8. Click "Lewa OS - GT99.zip"
9. Flash it and wait for the process.
10. Then reboot
11. After the boot up just change the language in the settings
Click "Wipe Data and Cache"
NVRAM WARNING: ERR 0x10 FIX!!
REQUIREMENTS:
Rooted Cherry Mobile Apollo
File Explorer
PC / Laptop
HxD - Hexeditor for PC/Laptop
HxD - Hexeditor: LINK
STEPS:
-Open your Wifi (of your phone).
-Goto 'Settings>About Phone>Status'
-Copy your Wi-Fi MAC Address on a piece of paper or on your PC/Laptop
-Turn your Wifi off
-Copy 'WIFI' file located at 'root/data/nvram/APCFG/APRDEB/ '
-Create atlease two copies (for backup)
-Paste it on your PC/Laptop
-Install HxD - Hexeditor
-Open HxD. Click 'File>Open' and locate the WIFI file.
-Assuming you know the multiplication table.
-Place the cursor on 00000000 x 04
-Type your MAC Address. Your MAC Address should start below the column 04 and ends below column 09
-Click save. Paste the edited file in 'root/data/nvram/APCFG/APRDEB/ '. Overwrite the old 'WIFI'.
-Reboot your phone
-Check in your Wifi list and NVRAM WARNING: ERR 0x10 will be gone!!
KUDOS TO THOSE WHO DISCOVER ALL THIS TIPS AND TRICKS
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