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HTC Desire 816
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HTC Desire 816

Released: 2014, February. Released 2014, MarchPrice: About 250 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 6
CPUQuad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305
NFCYes (optional)
SIMNano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~67.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper LCD2
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
BrandHTC
ModelHTC Desire 816
PriceAbout 250 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White, Red, Gray, Green
ModelsD816x
Single5 MP, f/2.8
StatusDiscontinued
Weight165 g (5.82 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1032 (nominal), 1.783 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands3, 7, 8, 20 - EMEA version
FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Internal8GB 1.5GB RAM
Released2014, February. Released 2014, March
Stand-byUp to 737 h (3G)
Announced2014, February. Released 2014, March
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 21 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions156.6 x 78.7 x 7.9 mm (6.17 x 3.10 x 0.31 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 66dB
PerformanceBasemark X: 1437
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -93.9dB / Crosstalk -83.0dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 64h

HTC Desire 816 Overview

About HTC Desire 816 HTC Desire 816 is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. HTC Desire 816 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1.5GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8928 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 816 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 816?

The HTC Desire 816 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 816 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 816 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the HTC Desire 816 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does HTC Desire 816 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your HTC Desire 816.