HTC Desire

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HTC Desire Price

At the time of it's release in 2010, March, the manufacturer's retail price for a new HTC Desire was about 140 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

How to reset or factory restore HTC Desire device?

There are several ways to reset or factory restore an HTC Desire device. Here are the most common and recommended methods: Method 1: Using the Reboot ROM from recovery mode 1. Turn off the device by holding down the Power + Home buttons for 10 seconds until the device shuts down. 2. Boot to the recovery mode by holding down the Volume Up + Power buttons for 10 seconds or until the HTC logo appears on the screen. 3. Select "Repair Boot ROM from recovery" from the recovery menu. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the repair process. Method 2: Using the Bootloader 1. Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable. 2. Open a command prompt and navigate to the directory where the bootloader executable is located. 3. Type "htc bootloader" and follow the on-screen instructions to enter the bootloader mode. 4. Navigate to the recovery menu on the bootloader and select "Wipe data/factory reset" to erase all data on the device. Method 3: Using the Volume Up + Power buttons 1. Turn off the device by holding down the Power + Home buttons for 10 seconds until the device shuts down. 2. Boot to the recovery mode by holding down the Volume Up + Power buttons for 10 seconds or until the HTC logo appears on the screen. 3. Select "Wipe data/factory reset" from the recovery menu to erase all data on the device. Note that all of these methods will erase all data on the device, so it is important to back up any important data before performing a reset or factory restore. It is also recommended to use a computer when performing a factory reset to ensure a complete erasure of all data.

What is the battery life of the HTC Desire?

The HTC Desire has a battery life of up to 8 hours.

What type of display does the HTC Desire have?

The HTC Desire has a 3.7-inch TFT LCD display.

What type of processor does the HTC Desire have?

The HTC Desire has a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.

Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands: HSDPA 900 / 2100
: HSDPA 850 / 1900 - North America
Speed: HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps

Launch

Announced: 2010, February. Released 2010, March
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 119 x 60 x 11.9 mm (4.69 x 2.36 x 0.47 in)
Weight: 135 g (4.76 oz)
SIM: Mini-SIM
: Optical trackpad

Display

Type: AMOLED or SLCD
Size: 3.7 inches, 39.0 cm2 (~54.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass

Platform

OS: Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo), Sense UI
Chipset: Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU: 1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU: Adreno 200

Memory

Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Internal: 576MB RAM; 512MB

Main Camera

Single: 5 MP, AF
Features: LED flash
Video: 480p@15fps, 720p@30fps (via SW update)

Selfie camera

: No

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth: 2.1, A2DP
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS
Radio: Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Browser: HTML, Adobe Flash

Battery

Type: Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Stand-by: Up to 340 h (2G) / Up to 360 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 6 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 30 min (3G)