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HTC Legend
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HTC Legend

Released: 2010, February. Released 2010, MarchPrice: About 120 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 2.1 (Eclair), Sense UI
CPU600 MHz ARM 11
GPUAdreno 200
SAR0.45 W/kg (head) 0.34 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size3.2 inches, 30.5 cm, 2, (~48.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
BrandHTC
ModelHTC Legend
PriceAbout 120 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
VideoYes
CameraPhoto
ColorsGray, Black
Single5 MP, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight126 g (4.44 oz)
BrowserHTML
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal384MB RAM, 512MB
Released2010, February. Released 2010, March
Stand-byUp to 440 h (2G) / Up to 560 h (3G)
Announced2010, February. Released 2010, March
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 7 h (2G) / Up to 6 h 10 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions112 x 56.3 x 11.5 mm (4.41 x 2.22 x 0.45 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Resolution320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 78dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 79dB
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Audio qualityNoise -83.4dB / Crosstalk -83.5dB

HTC Legend Overview

About HTC Legend HTC Legend is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2010. HTC Legend has a wide variety of great specifications such as 384MB RAM, 512MB 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 Legend 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 Legend?

The HTC Legend 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 Legend 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 Legend void warranty?

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

What Android version does HTC Legend run?

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