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HTC EVO Shift 4G
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HTC EVO Shift 4G

Released: 2011, January. Released 2011, JanuaryPrice: About 120 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
CPU800 MHz Scorpion
GPUAdreno 205
SAR0.72 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size3.6 inches, 36.9 cm, 2, (~52.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 65K colors
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiMAX 802.16 e, hotspot
BrandHTC
ModelHTC EVO Shift 4G
PriceAbout 120 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedEV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
SingleYes
StatusDiscontinued
Weight130 g (4.59 oz)
BrowserHTML, Adobe Flash
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7630 Snapdragon S2
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsCDMA 800 / 1900
3G bandsCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
FeaturesLED flash
Internal2GB 512MB RAM
KeyboardQWERTY
Released2011, January. Released 2011, January
Stand-byUp to 146 h
Announced2011, January. Released 2011, January
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Talk timeUp to 6 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions117 x 60 x 16 mm (4.61 x 2.36 x 0.63 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~259 ppi density)
TechnologyCDMA / EVDO
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

HTC EVO Shift 4G Overview

About HTC EVO Shift 4G HTC EVO Shift 4G is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2011. HTC EVO Shift 4G has a wide variety of great specifications such as 2GB 512MB RAM with Qualcomm MSM7630 Snapdragon S2 , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

HTC EVO Shift 4G can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the HTC EVO Shift 4G?

The HTC EVO Shift 4G supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does HTC EVO Shift 4G support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many HTC devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting HTC EVO Shift 4G void warranty?

Yes, rooting the HTC EVO Shift 4G will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does HTC EVO Shift 4G run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your HTC EVO Shift 4G.