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HTC DROID DNA
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HTC DROID DNA

Released: 2012, November. Released 2012, NovemberPrice: About 280 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 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 4+
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 320
NFCYes
SAR0.50 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body)
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~69.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper LCD3
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandHTC
ModelHTC DROID DNA
PriceAbout 280 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack
ModelsHTC6435LVW 4G, HTC6435LVW
Single2.1 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight141.7 g (4.97 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsCDMA 800 / 1900
3G bandsCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands13 - Verizon
FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Internal16GB (11GB user available), 2GB RAM
Released2012, November. Released 2012, November
Stand-byUp to 353 h
Announced2012, November. Released 2012, November
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
Card slotNo
Talk timeUp to 12 h 40 min
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions141 x 70.5 x 9.7 mm (5.55 x 2.78 x 0.38 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 2
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -83.1dB / Crosstalk -83.0dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 49h

HTC DROID DNA Overview

About HTC DROID DNA HTC DROID DNA is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. HTC DROID DNA has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB (11GB user available), 2GB RAM with Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro , 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 DROID DNA 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 DROID DNA?

The HTC DROID DNA 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 DROID DNA 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 DROID DNA void warranty?

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

What Android version does HTC DROID DNA run?

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