HTC Desire Z

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HTC Desire Z Price

At the time of it's release in 2010, November, the manufacturer's retail price for a new HTC Desire Z was about 100 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

How to reset or factory restore HTC Desire Z device?

Sure, I'd be happy to help you with resetting or factory restoring your HTC Desire Z device. Here are the most common and recommended ways to do it: Method 1: Using the Volume Up and Down keys 1. Turn off your HTC Desire Z device. 2. Press and hold the Volume Up key and the Volume Down key simultaneously. 3. Release the keys and wait for 10 seconds. 4. Press and hold the Volume Down key again. 5. Release the key when you see the HTC logo on the screen. 6. Press and hold the Volume Up key, and release it when you are presented with the Bootloader menu. 7. Select "Wipe data/factory reset" on the menu. 8. Confirm the selection by selecting "Yes -- erase all data & system settings". 9. Wait for the factory reset to complete. 10. The device will reboot to the HTC logo, and you can then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Method 2: Using the Smart Switch app 1. Download and install the Smart Switch app on your computer. 2. Connect your HTC Desire Z device to your computer using a USB cable. 3. Launch the Smart Switch app on your computer. 4. Select "Backup" on the main menu. 5. Choose "Backup to PC". 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the backup process. 7. Once the backup is complete, you can select "Factory Data Reset" on the Smart Switch app. 8. Confirm the selection and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the factory reset. 9. The device will reboot to the HTC logo, and you can then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Method 3: Using a computer with a USB cable 1. Connect your HTC Desire Z device to your computer using a USB cable. 2. Back up your important data to your computer. 3. Turn off your HTC Desire Z device. 4. Press and hold the Volume Up key and the Volume Down key simultaneously. 5. Release the keys and wait for 10 seconds. 6. Press and hold the Volume Down key again. 7. Release the key when you see the HTC logo on the screen. 8. Connect your USB cable to your computer and your HTC Desire Z device. 9. Launch a bootable USB drive or CD/DVD drive on your computer with the tool that you downloaded beforehand. 10. Select "Wipe data/factory reset" on the menu. 11. Confirm the selection and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the factory reset. 12. Disconnect the USB cable from your’, computer, and the device will reboot. 13. The device will reboot to the HTC logo, and you can then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

What is the battery life of the HTC Desire Z?

The battery life of the HTC Desire Z is up to 6 hours of talk time and up to 300 hours of standby time.

What type of processor does the HTC Desire Z have?

The HTC Desire Z has a 800MHz Qualcomm MSM7230 processor.

What is the display size of the HTC Desire Z?

The HTC Desire Z has a 3.7-inch display.

Specifications

Network

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

Launch

Announced: 2010, September. Released 2010, November
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 119 x 60.4 x 14.2 mm (4.69 x 2.38 x 0.56 in)
Weight: 180 g (6.35 oz)
Keyboard: QWERTY
SIM: Mini-SIM
: Optical trackpad

Display

Type: S-LCD
Size: 3.7 inches, 39.0 cm2 (~54.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass

Platform

OS: Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM7230
CPU: 800 MHz Scorpion
GPU: Adreno 205

Memory

Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 1.5GB; 512MB RAM

Main Camera

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

Selfie camera

: No

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
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
: Dedicated search key MP3/WAV/AAC+ player MP4/H.264/DivX/XviD player Voice memo/dial Predictive text input

Battery

Type: Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Stand-by: Up to 430 h (2G) / Up to 430 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 9 h 50 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 40 min (3G)