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HTC Wildfire S
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HTC Wildfire S

Released: 2011, February. Released 2011, MayPrice: About 100 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), upgradable to 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 2.1
CPU600 MHz ARM 11
GPUAdreno 200
SAR0.90 W/kg (head) 1.21 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size3.2 inches, 30.5 cm, 2, (~50.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 256K colors
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandHTC
ModelHTC Wildfire S
PriceAbout 100 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
Video480p@24fps
CameraPhoto
ColorsBlack, Silver, Brown, Lilac
Single5 MP, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight105 g (3.70 oz)
BrowserHTML
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
DisplayContrast ratio: 414:1 (nominal)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal512MB 512MB RAM
Released2011, February. Released 2011, May
Stand-byUp to 360 h (2G) / Up to 570 h (3G)
Announced2011, February. Released 2011, May
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP, EDR
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Talk timeUp to 7 h 10 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 50 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions101.3 x 59.4 x 12.4 mm (3.99 x 2.34 x 0.49 in)
Resolution320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 73dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 69dB
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Audio qualityNoise -81.3dB / Crosstalk -81.3B

HTC Wildfire S Overview

About HTC Wildfire S HTC Wildfire S is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2011. HTC Wildfire S 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 Wildfire S 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 Wildfire S?

The HTC Wildfire S 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 Wildfire S 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 Wildfire S void warranty?

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

What Android version does HTC Wildfire S run?

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