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HTC Desire 526
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HTC Desire 526

Released: 2015, July. Released 2015, AugustPrice: About 110 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense 7 UI
CPUQuad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 304
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.7 inches, 60.9 cm, 2, (~62.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
BrandHTC
ModelHTC Desire 526
PriceAbout 110 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video720p
ColorsBlack
ModelsHTCD100LVWPP
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight156 g (5.50 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 1900 - USA
4G bands2, 4, 13 - USA
FeaturesLED flash
Internal8GB 1.5GB RAM
Released2015, July. Released 2015, August
Announced2015, July. Released 2015, August
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions140 x 70 x 9.9 mm (5.51 x 2.76 x 0.39 in)
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

HTC Desire 526 Overview

About HTC Desire 526 HTC Desire 526 is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. HTC Desire 526 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1.5GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (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 526 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 526?

The HTC Desire 526 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 526 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 526 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the HTC Desire 526 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does HTC Desire 526 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your HTC Desire 526.