Team MozillaPH will be updating this FAQ about the Cherry Mobile Ace, powered by Firefox OS from time to time.
ABOUT THE DEVICE
What are the specifications (specs) of the Cherry Mobile (CM) Ace, powered by Firefox OS?
- Firefox OS 1.3T
- 1.0GHz Spreadtrum SC6821 Processor
- ARM Mali-400 GPU
- 128MB of RAM
- 256MB Internal Storage
- MicroSD up to 16GB
- 2.0 Megapixel Main Camera
- Dual Sim (Dual Standby)
- WiFi
What Firefox OS version is installed in the CM Ace?
- Firefox OS 1.3T
Will there be a firmware update for the CM Ace?
- Firmware update is possible for the CM Ace when they become available.
Does it have a front camera?
- None. The CM Ace does not have a front camera.
Does the CM Ace have a resistive or capacitive touchscreen?
- The CM Ace has a capacitive touchscreen (same technology found in most smartphones today).
Can I root my CM Ace (Firefox OS)?
- No. You may not root the CM Ace (Firefox OS). If ever you will find a way to root the device, warranty gets voided.
Will USSD Codes like #143* and #121* work with the CM Ace (powered by Firefox OS)?
- Yes, USSD codes will work with the CM Ace (Firefox OS). You will be able to subscribe to your favorite prepaid packages with it.
How do I increase the storage of my CM Ace (Firefox OS)?
- You may install a Micro SD Card to your CM Ace (Firefox OS). Up to 16GB is supported.
What’s inside the CM Ace (Firefox OS) box?
- When you buy a CM Ace (Firefox OS), it will include the handset, battery, earphones, USB data/charging cable, charger, and some documentation/manuals.
- Do not forget to activate the eWarranty of your CM Ace on day 1 of purchase to enjoy a 15-month protection coverage.
What Internet APN shall I use for my CM Ace (Firefox OS)?
- It is telco dependent. We recommend following these APN Settings from Yugatech.com.
How do I take a screenshot on the CM Ace (Firefox OS)?
- Press the Power and Home buttons simultaneously. But before you do this, make sure that you have a Micro SD Card installed or your CM Ace configured to save images using the Internal Storage.
This can be set via Settings -> Media Storage -> Default Media Location (Internal / SD Card).
Is it possible to remove the vibration when pressing the Home button?
- No. It is an accessibility feature telling the user that he/she had pressed the Home button.
Every time I will make a battery pull, the Date and Time is reset. Why is that so?
- Based on the hardware design of the CM Ace (Firefox OS), it has no battery capacitor to store the date and time set. We suggest that you enable the Date and Time to Automatic (Settings -> Date & Time -> Set Automatically (YES).
I cannot rotate the screen of my CM Ace (Firefox OS) — portrait to landscape, and vice-versa.
- With the size of the CM Ace’s screen, the screen rotate function is dependent on the app that you are using. If a particular app supports reorientation, then there will be a screen rotate function.
ABOUT FIREFOX OS
What’s the difference between Firefox OS and Android?
- Firefox OS is a new open operating system for smartphones built entirely using HTML5 and other Web Standards. Firefox OS is free from the rules and restrictions of existing proprietary platforms, not like other native apps, which are restricted by specific platforms.
- With this flexibility, Firefox OS allows partners (including mobile providers, manufacturers, and developers) to build additional services that meet the needs of their customers regionally and individually.
What kind of apps are supported by Firefox OS?
- HTML5 apps.
- Firefox OS has its own Firefox Marketplace [http://marketplace.firefox.com]
Is Firefox OS forked from Android?
- No. Firefox OS is not forked from Android. Firefox OS has Gonk.
- Gonk is the lower level operating system of the Firefox OS platform, consisting of a Linux kernel based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and userspace hardware abstraction layer (HAL).
Can I update my CM Ace (Firefox OS) to Firefox OS version 2.0?
- Currently, Firefox OS version 1.3T is available for the CM Ace.
Do the Firefox OS smartphones need to always stay online to use apps?
- Firefox OS smartphones are entirely HTML5-based, bringing the best of the Web to your phone. When you choose Firefox OS, you have the full power of the Web in your hands. Although Firefox OS is built on Web technologies but has offline capabilities for all the phone’s core functions. That means apps do not require an active Internet connection to work unless they need to send or receive data.
APPS FOR FIREFOX OS
Will Android games run on the CM Ace (Firefox OS)?
- If your favorite Android game is in the Firefox Marketplace, you should be able to install it on your CM Ace (Firefox OS).
Can I install APK files on the CM Ace (Firefox OS)?
- No. APK files are for Android devices. Firefox OS apps may be installed from the Firefox Marketplace Place.
Is there a Facebook app for Firefox OS?
- Yes, there is a Facebook app for Firefox OS. Download it straight from the Firefox Marketplace.
Is there a Twitter app for Firefox OS?
- Yes, there is a Twitter app for Firefox OS.
Can I play Clash of Clans on my CM Ace (Firefox OS)?
- Clash of Clans (COC) is not yet in the Firefox Marketplace.
Can I install Instagram on my CM Ace (Firefox OS)?
- Instagram is not yet in the Firefox Marketplace.
Is Wattpad available for the CM Ace (Firefox OS)?
- The Wattpad app is not yet in the Firefox Marketplace. However, the Wattpad website is accessible from Firefox (pre-installed in the CM Ace). You may want to create a shortcut (star symbol in the Firefox UI) for this website, so that it will appear as an icon in your CM Ace Home screen.
What are the games that can be played in Firefox OS?
- There are tons of awesome games available for Firefox OS devices like the CM Ace. Check some of the games here.
What Firefox OS apps can be used to edit photos inside the CM Ace?
- The Gallery app inside your Firefox OS device has a built-in Image Editor.
- From within the Firefox Marketplace, notable apps for image editing are PhotoFunia and AfterEffects.
Is WhatsApp available for the CM Ace (Firefox OS)?
- WhatsApp is not yet available in the Firefox Marketplace. However, you may use ConnectA2 to connect to the WhatsApp Network. Download and install ConnectA2 from the Firefox Marketplace in your CM Ace.
FAQ as of 20 DEC 2014 @0820H
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