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HTC Desire V
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HTC Desire V

Released: 2012, June. Released 2012, JunePrice: About 160 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), Sense UI 4
CPU1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPUAdreno 200
SAR0.55 W/kg (head) 0.43 W/kg (body)
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.0 inches, 45.5 cm, 2, (~61.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandHTC
ModelHTC Desire V
PriceAbout 160 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
Videow480p@21fps
CameraPhoto
ColorsBlack, White
Single5 MP, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight114 g (4.02 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100 - SIM 1 only
FeaturesLED flash
Internal4GB 512MB RAM
Released2012, June. Released 2012, June
Announced2012, June. Released 2012, June
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions118.5 x 62.3 x 9.3 mm (4.67 x 2.45 x 0.37 in)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

HTC Desire V Overview

About HTC Desire V HTC Desire V is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. HTC Desire V has a wide variety of great specifications such as 4GB 512MB RAM with Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 , 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 V 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 V?

The HTC Desire V 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 V 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 V void warranty?

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

What Android version does HTC Desire V run?

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