The HTC Desire Z was a mid-range Android smartphone with a 3.7-inch S-LCD display, a 5MP rear camera, and a VGA front camera. It was powered by a 1GHz single-core processor and 512MB of RAM, and ran Android 2.2 Froyo.
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) |
Misc
| Colors | Black |
|---|---|
| SAR EU | 0.86 W/kg (head) |
| Price | About 100 EUR |
Tests
| Camera | Photo |
|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Voice 72dB / Noise 72dB / Ring 82dB |
| Audio quality | Noise -90.1dB / Crosstalk -90.7dB |
