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HTC Magic
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HTC Magic

Released: 2009, February. Released 2009, MayPrice: About 90 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 1.6 (Donut)
CPU528 MHz ARM 11
GPUAdreno 130
SAR0.95 W/kg (head) 1.87 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBminiUSB
Size3.2 inches, 30.5 cm, 2, (~49.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 65K colors
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
BrandHTC
ModelHTC Magic
PriceAbout 90 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
Video320p@15fps
CameraPhoto
ColorsWhite, Black
Single3.15 MP, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight118.5 g (4.16 oz)
BrowserHTML
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7200A
SensorsAccelerometer, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
Internal288MB RAM, 512MB
Released2009, February. Released 2009, May
Stand-byUp to 420 h
Announced2009, February. Released 2009, May
Bluetooth2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
Card slotmicroSD (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 7 h 30 min
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions113 x 55 x 13.7 mm (4.45 x 2.17 x 0.54 in)
Resolution320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 70dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 79dB
PositioningGPS
Audio qualityNoise -85.6dB / Crosstalk -86.0dB

HTC Magic Overview

About HTC Magic HTC Magic is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2009. HTC Magic has a wide variety of great specifications such as 288MB RAM, 512MB with Qualcomm MSM7200A , 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 Magic 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 Magic?

The HTC Magic 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 Magic 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 Magic void warranty?

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

What Android version does HTC Magic run?

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