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HTC Desire 510
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HTC Desire 510

Released: 2014, August. Released 2014, SeptemberPrice: About 200 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), Sense UI 5.5
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 - EU model, Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 - USA model
GPUAdreno 306 - EU model, Adreno 305 - USA model
NFCYes (market/operator dependent)
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.7 inches, 60.9 cm, 2, (~62.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD,
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
BrandHTC
ModelHTC Desire 510
PriceAbout 200 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsVanilla White, Jet Black, Dark Grey, Deep Navy Blue
ModelsDesire 510, 0PCV1
SingleVGA/ 1.3 MP, Sprint
StatusDiscontinued
Weight158 g (5.57 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) - EU model, Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) - USA model
DisplayContrast ratio: 1159 (nominal), 1.34 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - EMEA
4G bands3, 7, 20
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
Released2014, August. Released 2014, September
Stand-byUp to 646 h (3G)
Announced2014, August. Released 2014, September
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 17 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions139.9 x 69.8 x 10 mm (5.51 x 2.75 x 0.39 in)
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~208 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 63dB / Noise 61dB / Ring 66dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 448Basemark X: 1906
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -93.6dB / Crosstalk -92.6dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 70h

HTC Desire 510 Overview

About HTC Desire 510 HTC Desire 510 is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. HTC Desire 510 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) - EU model, Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) - USA model , 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 510 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 510?

The HTC Desire 510 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 510 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 510 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the HTC Desire 510 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does HTC Desire 510 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your HTC Desire 510.