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HTC Butterfly 3
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HTC Butterfly 3

Released: 2015, September. Released 2015, OctoberPrice: About 300 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), Sence 7
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPUAdreno 430
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL 3.0 TV-out)
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm, 2, (~67.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandHTC
ModelHTC Butterfly 3
PriceAbout 300 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video4K@30fps
ColorsBlue, Red, White
ModelsB830x
Single13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide)
StatusDiscontinued
Weight161 g (5.68 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41
Charging18W wired, QC2
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 3GB RAM
Released2015, September. Released 2015, October
Stand-byUp to 363 h (2G) / Up to 416 h (3G)
Announced2015, September. Released 2015, October
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 26 h (2G) / Up to 21 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions151 x 73 x 10 mm (5.94 x 2.87 x 0.39 in)
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~565 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Infrared portYes

HTC Butterfly 3 Overview

About HTC Butterfly 3 HTC Butterfly 3 is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. HTC Butterfly 3 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 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 Butterfly 3 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 Butterfly 3?

The HTC Butterfly 3 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 Butterfly 3 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 Butterfly 3 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the HTC Butterfly 3 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does HTC Butterfly 3 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your HTC Butterfly 3.