The HTC Desire 500 was a mid-range Android smartphone released in 2013. It featured a 4.3-inch display, a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, and a 8MP rear camera.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
What is the battery capacity of the HTC Desire 500?
The HTC Desire 500 has a 1800 mAh battery capacity.
What is the display size of the HTC Desire 500?
The HTC Desire 500 has a 4.3 inch display size.
How to reset or factory restore HTC Desire 500 device?
The most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a HTC Desire 500 device include the following:
1. Through settings:
- Go to theSettings app on the home screen of the device.
- Tap on the "Backup & reset" option.
- Tap on the "Reset factory data/hardware reset" option.
- Enter your PIN when prompted.
- Tap on "Reset data/hardware" to confirm the process.
2. Using a computer:
- Connect the device to a computer using a USB cable.
- Enable USB debugging on the device by going to "Settings" > "Developer options" > "USB debugging".
- Open a command prompt on the computer and navigate to the folder where the HTC drivers are installed.
- Type in "adb devices" to check if the computer has detected the device.
- Type in "adb reboot bootloader" to reboot the device into recovery mode.
- Once in recovery mode, tap on "Volume up" and select the "Install from Vendor" option.
- Select the appropriate recovery file on your computer.
- Wait for the recovery process to complete.
- Reboot the device when prompted.
3. Using the recovery partition:
- Turn off the device.
- Press and hold the Volume down and Power buttons together until the bootloader menu appears.
- Select "Recovery" using the Volume buttons and press the Power button.
- Once in recovery mode, select "Wipe data/factory data" using the Volume buttons and press the Power button.
- Select "Yes - delete all user data" to confirm the process.
- Reboot the device when prompted.
It is important to note that resetting or factory restoring your device will erase all data and settings, so it is recommended to backup important information before performing the process. Additionally, it is important to only use one of these methods at a time to avoid any potential data loss or device damage.
What is the processor of the HTC Desire 500?
The HTC Desire 500 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
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| 3G bands | HSDPA 900 / 2100 |
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| Speed | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
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Launch
| Announced | 2013, August. Released 2013, September |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
| Dimensions | 131.8 x 66.9 x 9.9 mm, 87.3 cc (5.19 x 2.63 x 0.39 in) |
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| Weight | 123 g (4.34 oz) |
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| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
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Display
| Type | TFT |
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| Size | 4.3 inches, 52.6 cm2 (~59.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
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| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density) |
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Platform
| OS | Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 5 |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play |
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| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 |
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| GPU | Adreno 203 |
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Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
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| Internal | 4GB 1GB RAM |
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Main Camera
| Single | 8 MP, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF |
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| Features | LED flash |
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| Video | 720p@30fps |
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Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA |
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| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, aptX |
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| Positioning | GPS |
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| NFC | No |
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| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
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| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
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Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity |
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Battery
| Type | Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable |
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| Stand-by | Up to 435 h (3G) |
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| Talk time | Up to 12 h 6 min (3G) |
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Misc
| Colors | Black, Silver |
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| SAR | 0.50 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body) |
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| Price | About 180 EUR |
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Tests
| Display | Contrast ratio: 1198:1 (nominal) / 2.129:1 (sunlight) |
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| Camera | Photo / Video |
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| Loudspeaker | Voice 60dB / Noise 62dB / Ring 75dB |
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| Audio quality | Noise -88.0dB / Crosstalk -87.9dB |
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 47h |
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