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HTC Incredible S
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HTC Incredible S

Released: 2011, February. Released 2011, FebruaryPrice: About 190 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), 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.6
CPU1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPUAdreno 205
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.0 inches, 45.5 cm, 2, (~59.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeS-LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
BrandHTC
ModelHTC Incredible S
PriceAbout 190 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, Red
SAR EU0.88 W/kg (head)
Single1.3 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight135.5 g (4.76 oz)
BrowserHTML, Adobe Flash
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
DisplayContrast ratio: 880:1 (nominal)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesDual-LED flash
Internal1.1GB 768MB RAM
Released2011, February. Released 2011, February
Stand-byUp to 290 h (2G) / Up to 370 h (3G)
Announced2011, February. Released 2011, February
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Talk timeUp to 9 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 20 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions120 x 64 x 11.7 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.46 in)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 76dB
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Audio qualityNoise -82.4dB / Crosstalk -71.3dB

HTC Incredible S Overview

About HTC Incredible S HTC Incredible S is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2011. HTC Incredible S has a wide variety of great specifications such as 1.1GB 768MB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8255 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 Incredible 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 Incredible S?

The HTC Incredible 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 Incredible 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 Incredible S void warranty?

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

What Android version does HTC Incredible S run?

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