HTC Desire S

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HTC Desire S Price

At the time of it's release in 2011, March, the manufacturer's retail price for a new HTC Desire S was about 100 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

How to reset or factory restore HTC Desire S device?

Common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore an HTC Desire S device include the following: Method 1: Using Factory Reset from the phone 1. Go to Settings > Backup and Reset. 2. Tap on Factory Reset. 3. Enter the phone's password or PIN when prompted. 4. Tap on Factory Reset. Note: This method will erase all data stored on your phone and restore it to the factory state. If you have important files, it's a good idea to back them up before resetting your phone. Method 2: Using HTC Sync Manager 1. Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable. 2. Install and run HTC Sync Manager on your computer. 3. Click on Backup and Reset. 4. Tap on Factory Reset. 5. Select the data you want to backup or restore and tap on Backup or Restore. Note: This method may not work if your phone is not connected to the internet. Method 3: Using Recovery Bootloader 1. Boot your phone into the recovery bootloader. 2. Use the Volume buttons to navigate to the Wipe Data/Factory Reset option. 3. Use the Power button to select the Wipe Data/Factory Reset option. 4. Enter the device PIN or pattern when prompted. 5. Tap on Yes --- Delete All User Data. Note: This method will erase all data stored on your phone and restore it to the factory state. If you have important files, it's a good idea to back them up before resetting your phone. Method 4: Using an Android screen lock tool 1. Download an Android screen lock tool from a trusted source. 2. Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable. 3. Select your phone's model on the screen lock tool and select the appropriate screen lock method. 4. Once you have unlocked your phone, go to Settings > Backup and Reset. 5. Tap on Factory Reset. 6. Enter the phone's password or PIN when prompted. 7. Tap on Factory Reset. Note: This method requires a third-party tool and carries a risk of damaging your phone or data. It's not recommended unless you're comfortable with the risks involved.

What is the battery life of HTC Desire S?

The battery life of HTC Desire S is up to 10 hours.

What is the processor of HTC Desire S?

The processor of HTC Desire S is a 1 GHz Single-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 processor.

What is the screen size of HTC Desire S?

The screen size of HTC Desire S is 3.7 inches.

Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands: HSDPA 900 / 2100
Speed: HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps

Launch

Announced: 2011, February. Released 2011, March
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 115 x 59.8 x 11.6 mm (4.53 x 2.35 x 0.46 in)
Weight: 130 g (4.59 oz)
SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

Type: S-LCD
Size: 3.7 inches, 39.0 cm2 (~56.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass

Platform

OS: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU: 1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU: Adreno 205

Memory

Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 1.1GB 768MB RAM

Main Camera

Single: 5 MP, AF
Features: LED flash
Video: 720p@30fps

Selfie camera

Single: VGA
Video:

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth: 2.1, A2DP, EDR
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS
Radio: Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Browser: HTML, Adobe Flash
: Dedicated search key MP3/AAC+/WAV/WMA player DivX/XviD/MP4/H.264/WMV player Organizer Document viewer Voice memo/dial Predictive text input

Battery

Type: Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery
Stand-by: Up to 430 h (2G) / Up to 455 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 9 h 50 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 10 min (3G)

Misc

Colors: Black, Red
SAR: 0.33 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
Price: About 100 EUR

Tests

Display: Contrast ratio: 914:1 (nominal)
Camera: Photo / Video
Loudspeaker: Voice 66dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 76dB
Audio quality: Noise -90.3dB / Crosstalk -74.7dB