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HTC Touch 3G
HTC

HTC Touch 3G

Released: 2008, September. Released 2008, NovemberPrice: About 200 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSMicrosoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
CPU528 MHz ARM 11
GPUNo
SAR0.61 W/kg (head) 1.81 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBminiUSB
Size2.8 inches, 24.3 cm, 2, (~44.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
BrandHTC
ModelHTC Touch 3G
PriceAbout 200 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
VideoYes
ColorsSophisticated black, Noble gold, Sparkle blue, Modern brown
Single3.15 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight96 g (3.39 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (PocketIE)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1
SensorsN/A
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
Internal192MB RAM, 256MB ROM
Released2008, September. Released 2008, November
Stand-byUp to 450 h
Announced2008, September. Released 2008, November
Bluetooth2.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSD (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 6 h 30 min
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions102 x 53.6 x 14.5 mm (4.02 x 2.11 x 0.57 in)
Resolution240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

HTC Touch 3G Overview

About HTC Touch 3G HTC Touch 3G is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2008. HTC Touch 3G has a wide variety of great specifications such as 192MB RAM, 256MB ROM with Qualcomm MSM7225 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 Touch 3G 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 Touch 3G?

The HTC Touch 3G 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 Touch 3G 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 Touch 3G void warranty?

Yes, rooting the HTC Touch 3G will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does HTC Touch 3G run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your HTC Touch 3G.