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HTC Butterfly S
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HTC Butterfly S

Released: 2013, June. Released 2013, JulyPrice: About 300 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 5
CPUQuad-core 1.9 GHz Krait 300
GPUAdreno 320
NFCYes
SAR0.37 W/kg (head) 0.43 W/kg (body)
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~67.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper LCD3
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandHTC
ModelHTC Butterfly S
PriceAbout 300 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA, LTE
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White, Red, Gray
Single2.1 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight160 g (5.64 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600
DisplayContrast ratio: 1044:1 (nominal) / 1.867:1 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Asia version
4G bands3, 7, 20 - EMEA
FeaturesHDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2013, June. Released 2013, July
Stand-byUp to 544 h (2G) / Up to 659 h (3G)
Announced2013, June. Released 2013, July
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 29 h (2G) / Up to 25 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions144.5 x 70.5 x 10.6 mm (5.69 x 2.78 x 0.42 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 61dB / Ring 72dB
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -93.7dB / Crosstalk -93.6dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 81h
Infrared portYes

HTC Butterfly S Overview

About HTC Butterfly S HTC Butterfly S is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2013. HTC Butterfly S has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600 , 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 Butterfly S 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 Butterfly S?

The HTC Butterfly S 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 Butterfly S 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 Butterfly S void warranty?

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

What Android version does HTC Butterfly S run?

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