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HTC One S
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HTC One S

Released: 2012, February. Released 2012, AprilPrice: About 220 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 225
SAR1.00 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
Size4.3 inches, 51.0 cm, 2, (~59.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
BrandHTC
ModelHTC One S
PriceAbout 220 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight119.5 g (4.20 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8290
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) / 2.901:1 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal16GB 1GB RAM
Released2012, February. Released 2012, April
Stand-byUp to 317 h
Announced2012, February. Released 2012, April
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
Card slotNo
Talk timeUp to 10 h 30 min
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions130.9 x 65 x 7.8 mm (5.15 x 2.56 x 0.31 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 65dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 76dB
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Audio qualityNoise -91.0dB / Crosstalk -92.6dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 35h

HTC One S Overview

About HTC One S HTC One S is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. HTC One S has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 1GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8290 , 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 One 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 One S?

The HTC One 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 One 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 One S void warranty?

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

What Android version does HTC One S run?

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