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HTC Desire
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HTC Desire

Released: 2010, February. Released 2010, MarchPrice: About 140 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), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo), Sense UI
CPU1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPUAdreno 200
SAR1.48 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size3.7 inches, 39.0 cm, 2, (~54.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED or SLCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
BrandHTC
ModelHTC Desire
PriceAbout 140 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
Video480p@15fps, 720p@30fps (via SW update)
CameraPhoto
ColorsBlack, Brown, Silver, White
Single5 MP, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight135 g (4.76 oz)
BrowserHTML, Adobe Flash
ChipsetQualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal576MB RAM; 512MB
Released2010, February. Released 2010, March
Stand-byUp to 340 h (2G) / Up to 360 h (3G)
Announced2010, February. Released 2010, March
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Talk timeUp to 6 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 30 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions119 x 60 x 11.9 mm (4.69 x 2.36 x 0.47 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 76dB / Noise 75dB / Ring 84dB
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Audio qualityNoise -87.6dB / Crosstalk -84.8dB

HTC Desire Overview

About HTC Desire HTC Desire is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2010. HTC Desire has a wide variety of great specifications such as 576MB RAM; 512MB with Qualcomm QSD8250 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 Desire 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 Desire?

The HTC Desire 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 Desire 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 Desire void warranty?

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

What Android version does HTC Desire run?

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