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HTC Desire 820
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HTC Desire 820

Released: 2014, September. Released 2014, NovemberPrice: About 340 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
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
NFCYes (optional)
SIMNano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~67.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeLCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandHTC
ModelHTC Desire 820
PriceAbout 340 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsMarble White, Tuxedo Grey, Santorini White, Milky-way Grey, Tangerine White, Saffron Grey, Flamingo Grey, Blue Misty, Monarch Orange
Models0PFJ50
Single8 MP, f/2.3
StatusDiscontinued
Weight155 g (5.47 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1327 (nominal), 2.372(sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - EMEA, Asia
4G bands3, 7, 8, 20 - Europe
FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2014, September. Released 2014, November
Stand-byUp to 424 h (3G)
Announced2014, September. Released 2014, November
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 22 h 24 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions157.7 x 78.7 x 7.7 mm (6.21 x 3.10 x 0.30 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 65dB / Noise 61dB / Ring 75dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 728Basemark X: 4859
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -92.3dB / Crosstalk -72.2dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 49h

HTC Desire 820 Overview

About HTC Desire 820 HTC Desire 820 is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. HTC Desire 820 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (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 820 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 820?

The HTC Desire 820 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 820 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 820 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the HTC Desire 820 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does HTC Desire 820 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your HTC Desire 820.