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HTC Rider
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HTC Rider

Released: Not officially announced yetStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid OS, Sense UI
CPUDual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPUAdreno 220
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.3 inches, 51.0 cm, 2
Type3D S-LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiMAX 802.16 e, DLNA, hotspot
BrandHTC
ModelHTC Rider
SpeedEV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
Single1.3 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight-
BrowserHTML
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsCDMA 800 / 1900
3G bandsCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
FeaturesLED flash
Internal1GB RAM
ReleasedNot officially announced yet
AnnouncedNot officially announced yet
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP, EDR
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions-
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
TechnologyCDMA / HSPA / EVDO
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

HTC Rider Overview

About HTC Rider HTC Rider is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the Not officially announced yet. HTC Rider has a wide variety of great specifications such as 1GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3 , 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 Rider 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 Rider?

The HTC Rider 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 Rider 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 Rider void warranty?

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

What Android version does HTC Rider run?

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