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HTC U Ultra
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HTC U Ultra

Released: 2017, January 12Price: About 250 EURStatus: Available. Released 2017, February 21

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1
Size5.7 inches, 90.3 cm, 2, (~69.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper LCD5
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandHTC
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5 or Sapphire crystal), glass back, aluminum frame
ModelHTC U Ultra
PriceAbout 250 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBrilliant Black, Cosmetic Pink, Ice White, Sapphire Blue
ModelsU Ultra, U-1u, 2PZF1
Single16 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, February 21
Weight170 g (6.00 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1831 (nominal), 3.453 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41
Charging18W wired, QC3
FeaturesHDR
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Released2017, January 12
Stand-byUp to 312 h (3G)
Announced2017, January 12
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Talk timeUp to 26 h (3G)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions162.4 x 79.8 x 8 mm (6.39 x 3.14 x 0.31 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5 (64 GB version), Sapphire crystal glass (128 GB version)
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~513 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 61dB / Noise 73dB / Ring 86dB
PerformanceGFXBench: 10fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Battery (old)Endurance rating 81h

HTC U Ultra Overview

About HTC U Ultra HTC U Ultra is another flagship from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. HTC U Ultra has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (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 U Ultra 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 U Ultra?

The HTC U Ultra 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 U Ultra 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 U Ultra void warranty?

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

What Android version does HTC U Ultra run?

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