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HTC One (E8)
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HTC One (E8)

Released: 2014, June. Released 2014, JunePrice: About 420 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 6.1 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 7
CPUQuad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
NFCYes
SAR0.76 W/kg (head) 0.32 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~66.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper LCD3
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandHTC
ModelHTC One (E8)
PriceAbout 420 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsWhite, red, black
ModelsM8Sw
Single5 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight145 g (5.11 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8975AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1208:1 (nominal), 2.185 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 28 - SEA
Charging18W wired, QC2
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2014, June. Released 2014, June
Stand-byUp to 504 h (3G)
Announced2014, June. Released 2014, June
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 26 h 40 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions146.4 x 70.7 x 9.9 mm (5.76 x 2.78 x 0.39 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 65dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 75dB
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -94.9dB / Crosstalk -90.6dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 77h

HTC One (E8) Overview

About HTC One (E8) HTC One (E8) is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. HTC One (E8) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8975AC 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 (E8) 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 (E8)?

The HTC One (E8) 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 (E8) 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 (E8) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the HTC One (E8) will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does HTC One (E8) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your HTC One (E8).