HTC Desire 520

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

How to reset or factory restore HTC Desire 520 device?

Resetting or factory restoring a device can be useful when it becomes unresponsive or infected with malware. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a HTC Desire 520 device: Method 1: Using the recovery mode To reset your HTC Desire 520 device using the recovery mode, follow these steps: 1. Turn off your device and unplug it from the charger. 2. Press and hold the Volume Down button and the Power button simultaneously until the device enters the recovery mode. 3. Use the Volume Down button to highlight the "Wipe data/factory reset" option and press the Power button to select it. 4. Confirm the selection by using the Volume buttons to highlight "Yes — delete all user data" and press the Power button to select it. 5. Wait for the device to complete the factory reset process, which can take several minutes. Method 2: Using the stock HTC driver To factory reset your HTC Desire 520 device using the stock HTC driver, follow these steps: 1. Download and install the stock HTC driver on your computer from the manufacturer's website. 2. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. 3. Open the Windows Device Manager and expand the "Mobile devices" category. 4. Right-click on your device and select "Properties." 5. In the "Properties" window, click on the "Driver" tab. 6. Click "Update driver" and select "Browse my computer for driver software." 7. Navigate to the folder where you installed the stock HTC driver and select it. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update process. 9. Once the update is complete, your device will be reset to its factory settings. Method 3: Using the firmware flash To factory reset your HTC Desire 520 device using firmware flash, follow these steps: 1. Download the firmware flash file for your device from the manufacturer's website. 2. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. 3. Open a command prompt on your computer and navigate to the folder where you downloaded the firmware flash file. 4. Type the following command to check the device's serial number: "fastboot devices" 5. Type the following command to inform the flash tool which firmware to flash: "flash firmware.xml" 6. Type the following command to reboot your device into fastboot mode: "fastboot reboot" 7. Type the following command to flash the firmware: "fastboot flash" 8. Wait for the device to complete the firmware flash process. 9. Once the device reboots, it will be reset to its factory settings. It is important to note that using any of these methods to reset or factory restore your device should be done at your own risk. We recommend backing up any important data before proceeding with a reset or factory restore.

What is the battery life of the HTC Desire 520?

The HTC Desire 520 has a battery life of up to 8 hours.

What type of processor does the HTC Desire 520 have?

The HTC Desire 520 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor.

What type of display does the HTC Desire 520 have?

The HTC Desire 520 has a 4.5-inch FWVGA display.


Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 1900
4G bands: 2, 4, 5, 17
Speed: HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced: 2015, August. Released 2015, November
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 139.8 x 68.9 x 9.1 mm (5.50 x 2.71 x 0.36 in)
Weight: -
SIM: Nano-SIM

Display

Type: IPS LCD
Size: 4.5 inches, 55.8 cm2 (~57.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)

Platform

OS: Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense 7 UI
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU: Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU: Adreno 304

Memory

Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 8GB 1GB RAM
: eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

Single: 8 MP, AF
Features: LED flash
Video: 720p@30fps

Selfie camera

Single: 2 MP
Video: 720p

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth: 4.1, A2DP
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS
NFC: No
Radio: FM radio
USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity

Battery

Type: Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable

Misc

Colors: Slate Gray
Models: 0PGQ1

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