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HTC Desire HD
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HTC Desire HD

Released: 2010, September. Released 2010, OctoberPrice: About 150 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), not upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
CPU1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPUAdreno 205
SAR0.47 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.3 inches, 52.6 cm, 2, (~62.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeLCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
BrandHTC
ModelHTC Desire HD
PriceAbout 150 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps or HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps (carrier dependent)
Video720p
CameraPhoto
ColorsBlack, Brown
Single8 MP, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight164 g (5.78 oz)
BrowserHTML, Adobe Flash
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesDual-LED flash
Internal1.5GB; 768MB RAM
Released2010, September. Released 2010, October
Stand-byUp to 490 h (2G) / Up to 420 h (3G)
Announced2010, September. Released 2010, October
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Talk timeUp to 9 h 15 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 30 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions123 x 68 x 11.8 mm (4.84 x 2.68 x 0.46 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 69dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 78dB
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Audio qualityNoise -90.6dB / Crosstalk -92.6dB

HTC Desire HD Overview

About HTC Desire HD HTC Desire HD is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2010. HTC Desire HD has a wide variety of great specifications such as 1.5GB; 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 Desire HD 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 HD?

The HTC Desire HD 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 HD 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 HD void warranty?

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

What Android version does HTC Desire HD run?

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