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HTC Radar
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HTC Radar

Released: 2011, September. Released 2011, OctoberPrice: About 140 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSMicrosoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
CPU1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPUAdreno 205
SAR0.45 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size3.8 inches, 41.1 cm, 2, (~55.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeS-LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
BrandHTC
ModelHTC Radar
PriceAbout 140 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsActive White, Metal Silver
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight137 g (4.83 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
DisplayContrast ratio: 797:1 (nominal)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal8GB 512MB RAM
Released2011, September. Released 2011, October
Stand-byUp to 480 h (2G) / Up to 535 h (3G)
Announced2011, September. Released 2011, October
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
Card slotNo
Talk timeUp to 10 h (2G) / Up to 8 h 5 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions120.5 x 61.5 x 10.9 mm (4.74 x 2.42 x 0.43 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 78dB
PositioningGPS, A-GPS; Bing Maps
Audio qualityNoise -88.3dB / Crosstalk -74.7dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 34h

HTC Radar Overview

About HTC Radar HTC Radar is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2011. HTC Radar has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 512MB 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 Radar 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 Radar?

The HTC Radar 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 Radar 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 Radar void warranty?

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

What Android version does HTC Radar run?

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