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HTC Butterfly
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HTC Butterfly

Released: 2012, December. Released 2013, JanuaryPrice: About 330 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 5
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 320
NFCYes (Market dependent)
SAR0.97 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~68.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper LCD3
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandHTC
ModelHTC Butterfly
PriceAbout 330 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack
Single2.1 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight140 g (4.94 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon 600
DisplayContrast ratio: 1104:1 (nominal) / 1.873:1 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 2100
4G bandsLTE (market dependent)
FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Internal16GB (11GB user available), 2GB RAM
Released2012, December. Released 2013, January
Announced2012, December. Released 2013, January
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions143 x 70.5 x 9.1 mm (5.63 x 2.78 x 0.36 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 2
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 69dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 77dB
PerformanceBasemark X: 5642
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -82.5dB / Crosstalk -80.8dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 45h

HTC Butterfly Overview

About HTC Butterfly HTC Butterfly is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. HTC Butterfly has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB (11GB user available), 2GB RAM with Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon 600 , 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 Butterfly 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 Butterfly?

The HTC Butterfly 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 Butterfly 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 Butterfly void warranty?

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

What Android version does HTC Butterfly run?

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