HTC Desire X

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HTC Desire X Price

At the time of it's release in 2012, October, the manufacturer's retail price for a new HTC Desire X was about 190 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery life of the HTC Desire X?

The HTC Desire X has a battery life of up to 10 hours talk time and up to 400 hours standby time.

What type of processor does the HTC Desire X have?

The HTC Desire X is powered by a dual-core 1 GHz processor.

How to reset or factory restore HTC Desire X device?

The HTC Desire X is a great device with impressive specifications, but as with all smartphones, users may encounter issues that require a device reset or factory restore. Restoring a device to its factory state erases all data, applications, and settings, and returns the device to its original condition. There are several ways to reset or factory restore an HTC Desire X device, but the most common and recommended methods are as follows: Using the Requirements checklist: 1. Backup all important data before proceeding with the reset or factory restore process. 2. Download the latest version of the HTC USB driver from the official HTC website. 3. Connect the HTC Desire X to the computer using the USB cable. 4. Open the HTC Sync Manager on the computer and select the HTC Desire X from the list of available devices. 5. Click on the "Help" tab and then on "packages and drivers." 6. Select "Installed USB drivers" from the list and then click on "Check." 7. If the driver is not installed or not up to date, install it by following the on-screen instructions. 8. Click on the "Start" tab and then on "Backup." 9. Select the data that you want to backup and then click on "Next." 10. Choose a backup location and then click on "Backup now." 11. Once the backup is complete, click on "Finish" to close the dialog box. 12. Turn off the HTC Desire X and then remove the battery. 13. Press and hold the Power button and Volume Down button simultaneously for 10 seconds until the bootloader menu appears. 14. Select "Fast boot" and then wait for the device to reboot. 15. On the computer, go to the HTC Sync Manager and click on the "Start" tab. 16. Select "Backup" from the list of available options. 17. Choose the backup you just created and then click on "Restore." 18. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the restore process. Using the Bootloader Menu: 1. Backup all important data before proceeding with the reset or factory restore process. 2. Connect the HTC Desire X to the computer using the USB cable. 3. Turn off the HTC Desire X and then remove the battery. 4. Press and hold the Power button and Volume Down button simultaneously for 10 seconds until the bootloader menu appears. 5. Select "Fast boot" and then wait for the device to reboot. 6. On the computer, check if the device is detected on your computer by checking the Device Manager. If it is not, install the USB driver from the official HTC website. 7. Once the device is detected, open a command prompt and type "fastboot commands." This will list the available commands for the bootloader. 8. Type "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" and then wait for the recovery image to be flashed to the device. 9. Once the recovery image is flashed, you can proceed with the reset or factory restore process by selecting "Wipe data/factory reset" from the recovery menu. 10. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset or factory restore process. Factory Reset using the recovery menu: 1. Backup all important data before proceeding with the reset or factory restore process. 2. Connect the HTC Desire X to the computer using the USB cable. 3. Turn off the HTC Desire X and then remove the battery. 4. Press and hold the Volume Up, Volume Down, and Power buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds until the recovery menu appears. 5. In the recovery menu, select "Wipe data/factory reset." 6. If you have a password enabled on your device, you will be prompted to enter it before proceeding with the reset. 7. Once you have confirmed the reset process, wait for the device to reset itself. This may take several minutes. 8. Once the device has reset, you can proceed with the setup process to personalize your device. It is important to note that performing a reset or factory restore should only be done as a last resort to resolve issues on your device. It is always recommended to troubleshoot the issue using the device manufacturer's support team or online forums before proceeding with a reset or factory restore.

What type of camera does the HTC Desire X have?

The HTC Desire X has a 5MP rear-facing camera and a 0.3MP front-facing camera.

Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bands: HSDPA 900 / 2100
: HSDPA 850 / 2100
Speed: HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps

Launch

Announced: 2012, August. Released 2012, October
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 118.5 x 62.3 x 9.3 mm (4.67 x 2.45 x 0.37 in)
Weight: 114 g (4.02 oz)
SIM: Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Type: Super LCD
Size: 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~61.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)

Platform

OS: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 4
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
CPU: Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU: Adreno 203

Memory

Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 4GB 768MB RAM

Main Camera

Single: 5 MP, AF
Features: LED flash
Video: 480p@30fps

Selfie camera

: No

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes
: Beats Audio

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, aptX
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS
Radio: Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity
: Dropbox (25 GB cloud storage) MP4/H.264/WMV player MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player Organizer Document viewer Photo viewer/editor Voice memo/dial Predictive text input

Battery

Type: Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Stand-by: Up to 833 h (2G) / Up to 750 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 20 h (2G) / Up to 10 h (3G)

Misc

Colors: White/Black, Prussian Blue
SAR: 1.11 W/kg (head) 0.63 W/kg (body)
Price: About 190 EUR

Tests

Display: Contrast ratio: 1275:1 (nominal) / 1.878:1 (sunlight)
Camera: Photo
Loudspeaker: Voice 63dB / Noise 61dB / Ring 69dB
Audio quality: Noise -81.0dB / Crosstalk -80.0dB
Battery life: Endurance rating 42h