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HTC Desire 601
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HTC Desire 601

Released: 2013, September. Released 2013, OctoberPrice: About 230 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
CPUDual-core 1.4 GHz Krait 300
GPUAdreno 305
NFCNo
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size4.5 inches, 55.8 cm, 2, (~62.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
BrandHTC
ModelHTC Desire 601
PriceAbout 230 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, Silver, Red
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight130 g (4.59 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100 - EMEA version
4G bands3, 7, 8, 20 - EMEA version
FeaturesLED flash
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
Released2013, September. Released 2013, October
Stand-byUp to 440 h (3G)
Announced2013, September. Released 2013, October
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 12 h 48 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions134.5 x 66.7 x 9.9 mm (5.30 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 2
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

HTC Desire 601 Overview

About HTC Desire 601 HTC Desire 601 is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2013. HTC Desire 601 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM with Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (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 601 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 601?

The HTC Desire 601 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 601 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 601 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the HTC Desire 601 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does HTC Desire 601 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your HTC Desire 601.