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HTC Desire SV
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HTC Desire SV

Released: 2012, November. Released 2012, NovemberPrice: About 270 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
CPUDual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPUAdreno 203
NFCNo
SAR0.64 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.3 inches, 52.6 cm, 2, (~59.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper LCD2
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandHTC
ModelHTC Desire SV
PriceAbout 270 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA
Video480p@30fps
ColorsRadical Yellow, Stealth Black
Single8 MP, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight131 g (4.62 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal4GB 768MB RAM
Released2012, November. Released 2012, November
Announced2012, November. Released 2012, November
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions129.7 x 67.9 x 10.7 mm (5.11 x 2.67 x 0.42 in)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

HTC Desire SV Overview

About HTC Desire SV HTC Desire SV is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. HTC Desire SV has a wide variety of great specifications such as 4GB 768MB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8225 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 SV 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 SV?

The HTC Desire SV 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 SV 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 SV void warranty?

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

What Android version does HTC Desire SV run?

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