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HTC Touch HD
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HTC Touch HD

Released: 2008, September. Released 2008, NovemberPrice: About 290 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
GPUAdreno 130
SAR0.72 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBminiUSB 2.0
Size3.8 inches, 41.1 cm, 2, (~56.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
BrandHTC
ModelHTC Touch HD
PriceAbout 290 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
SingleVGA videocall camera
StatusDiscontinued
Weight146 g (5.15 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7201A
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
Internal288MB RAM, 512MB ROM
Released2008, September. Released 2008, November
Stand-byUp to 450 h
Announced2008, September. Released 2008, November
Bluetooth2.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Talk timeUp to 6 h 30 min
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions115 x 62.8 x 12 mm (4.53 x 2.47 x 0.47 in)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 77dB / Noise 73dB / Ring 76dB
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Audio qualityNoise -86.7dB / Crosstalk -86.1dB

HTC Touch HD Overview

About HTC Touch HD HTC Touch HD is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2008. HTC Touch HD has a wide variety of great specifications such as 288MB RAM, 512MB ROM with Qualcomm MSM7201A , 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 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 Touch HD?

The HTC Touch 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 Touch 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 Touch HD void warranty?

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

What Android version does HTC Touch HD run?

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