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HTC Desire 500
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HTC Desire 500

Released: 2013, August. Released 2013, SeptemberPrice: About 180 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 5
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
GPUAdreno 203
NFCNo
SAR0.50 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size4.3 inches, 52.6 cm, 2, (~59.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
BrandHTC
ModelHTC Desire 500
PriceAbout 180 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, Silver
Single1.6 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight123 g (4.34 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
DisplayContrast ratio: 1198:1 (nominal) / 2.129:1 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal4GB 1GB RAM
Released2013, August. Released 2013, September
Stand-byUp to 435 h (3G)
Announced2013, August. Released 2013, September
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 12 h 6 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions131.8 x 66.9 x 9.9 mm, 87.3 cc (5.19 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 60dB / Noise 62dB / Ring 75dB
PositioningGPS
Audio qualityNoise -88.0dB / Crosstalk -87.9dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 47h

HTC Desire 500 Overview

About HTC Desire 500 HTC Desire 500 is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2013. HTC Desire 500 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 4GB 1GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play , 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 500 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 500?

The HTC Desire 500 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 500 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 500 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the HTC Desire 500 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does HTC Desire 500 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your HTC Desire 500.