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HTC U12 life
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HTC U12 life

Released: 2018, AugustPrice: About 230 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, September

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.1 (Oreo)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 509
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
Dual16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF, 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Size6.0 inches, 92.9 cm, 2, (~77.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHTC
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ModelHTC U12 life
PriceAbout 230 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsMoonlight Blue, Twilight Purple
ModelsU12 life, 2Q6E1
Single13 MP, f/2.0
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, September
Weight175 g (6.17 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 38, 40, 66
Charging10W wired
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Released2018, August
Announced2018, August
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions158.5 x 75.4 x 8.3 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
Resolution1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

HTC U12 life Overview

About HTC U12 life HTC U12 life is another flagship from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. HTC U12 life has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) , 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 U12 life 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 U12 life?

The HTC U12 life 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 U12 life 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 U12 life void warranty?

Yes, rooting the HTC U12 life will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does HTC U12 life run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your HTC U12 life.