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HTC ThunderBolt 4G
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HTC ThunderBolt 4G

Released: 2011, January. Released 2011, MarchPrice: About 230 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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 2
CPU1GHz Scorpion
GPUAdreno 205
SAR1.20 W/kg (head) 1.46 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.3 inches, 52.6 cm, 2, (~65.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
BrandHTC
ModelHTC ThunderBolt 4G
PriceAbout 230 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedEV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
Single1.3 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight164 g (5.78 oz)
BrowserHTML, Adobe Flash
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsCDMA 800 / 1900
3G bandsCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands13
FeaturesDual-LED flash
Internal4GB 768MB RAM
Released2011, January. Released 2011, March
Stand-byUp to 330 h
Announced2011, January. Released 2011, March
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 32 GB included
Talk timeUp to 6 h 30 min
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions122 x 66 x 13 mm (4.80 x 2.60 x 0.51 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
TechnologyCDMA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

HTC ThunderBolt 4G Overview

About HTC ThunderBolt 4G HTC ThunderBolt 4G is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2011. HTC ThunderBolt 4G has a wide variety of great specifications such as 4GB 768MB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8655 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 ThunderBolt 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 ThunderBolt 4G?

The HTC ThunderBolt 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 ThunderBolt 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 ThunderBolt 4G void warranty?

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

What Android version does HTC ThunderBolt 4G run?

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