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HTC Salsa
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HTC Salsa

Released: 2011, February. Released 2011, JunePrice: About 130 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
CPU800 MHz ARM 11
GPUAdreno 200
SAR0.49 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size3.4 inches, 34.4 cm, 2, (~53.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandHTC
ModelHTC Salsa
PriceAbout 130 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto
ColorsBlack, Silver, Lilac
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight120 g (4.23 oz)
BrowserHTML
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
DisplayContrast ratio: 593:1 (nominal)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal512MB 512MB RAM
Released2011, February. Released 2011, June
Stand-byUp to 445 h (2G) / Up to 530 h (3G)
Announced2011, February. Released 2011, June
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 9 h (2G) / Up to 7 h 50 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions109.1 x 58.9 x 12.3 mm (4.30 x 2.32 x 0.48 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Resolution320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~170 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 71dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 75dB
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Audio qualityNoise -86.0dB / Crosstalk -85.5dB

HTC Salsa Overview

About HTC Salsa HTC Salsa is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2011. HTC Salsa has a wide variety of great specifications such as 512MB 512MB RAM with Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 , 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 Salsa 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 Salsa?

The HTC Salsa 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 Salsa 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 Salsa void warranty?

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

What Android version does HTC Salsa run?

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