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HTC One (M8)
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HTC One (M8)

Released: 2014, March 25. Released 2014, March 27Price: 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 6.0 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 6
CPUQuad-core 2.3 GHz (US/EMEA)/ 2.5 GHz (Asia, China) Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
NFCYes (market/operator dependent)
SIMNano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~66.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper LCD3
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandHTC
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelHTC One (M8)
PriceAbout 250 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/21.1(AT&T)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsGunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver, Amber Gold
ModelsOne_M8, M8x, 831C
SAR EU0.42 W/kg (head) 0.22 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/2.0
StatusDiscontinued
Weight160 g (5.64 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1256 (nominal), 2.371 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands3, 7, 8, 20
Charging18W wired, QC2
FeaturesHDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Released2014, March 25. Released 2014, March 27
Stand-byUp to 271 h (2G) / Up to 496 h (3G)
Announced2014, March 25. Released 2014, March 27
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 14 h (2G) / Up to 20 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions146.4 x 70.6 x 9.4 mm (5.76 x 2.78 x 0.37 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 65dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 75dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1186Basemark X: 12257
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -95.4dB / Crosstalk -93.2dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 77h
Infrared portYes

HTC One (M8) Overview

About HTC One (M8) HTC One (M8) is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. HTC One (M8) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (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 One (M8) 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 One (M8)?

The HTC One (M8) 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 One (M8) 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 One (M8) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the HTC One (M8) will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does HTC One (M8) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your HTC One (M8).