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HTC Desire 825
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HTC Desire 825

Released: 2016, February. Released 2016, AprilPrice: About 240 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow)
CPUQuad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~69.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
BrandHTC
ModelHTC Desire 825
PriceAbout 240 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, White
ModelsDesire 825, Desire 825 dual sim
Single5 MP, f/2.8
StatusDiscontinued
Weight155 g (5.47 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 40
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2016, February. Released 2016, April
Announced2016, February. Released 2016, April
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions156.9 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm (6.18 x 3.03 x 0.29 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

HTC Desire 825 Overview

About HTC Desire 825 HTC Desire 825 is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. HTC Desire 825 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 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 Desire 825 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 Desire 825?

The HTC Desire 825 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 Desire 825 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 Desire 825 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the HTC Desire 825 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does HTC Desire 825 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your HTC Desire 825.