The HTC Desire 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.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
How to reset or factory restore HTC Desire device?
There are several ways to reset or factory restore an HTC Desire device. Here are the most common and recommended methods:
Method 1: Using the Reboot ROM from recovery mode
1. Turn off the device by holding down the Power + Home buttons for 10 seconds until the device shuts down.
2. Boot to the recovery mode by holding down the Volume Up + Power buttons for 10 seconds or until the HTC logo appears on the screen.
3. Select "Repair Boot ROM from recovery" from the recovery menu.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the repair process.
Method 2: Using the Bootloader
1. Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Open a command prompt and navigate to the directory where the bootloader executable is located.
3. Type "htc bootloader" and follow the on-screen instructions to enter the bootloader mode.
4. Navigate to the recovery menu on the bootloader and select "Wipe data/factory reset" to erase all data on the device.
Method 3: Using the Volume Up + Power buttons
1. Turn off the device by holding down the Power + Home buttons for 10 seconds until the device shuts down.
2. Boot to the recovery mode by holding down the Volume Up + Power buttons for 10 seconds or until the HTC logo appears on the screen.
3. Select "Wipe data/factory reset" from the recovery menu to erase all data on the device.
Note that all of these methods will erase all data on the device, so it is important to back up any important data before performing a reset or factory restore. It is also recommended to use a computer when performing a factory reset to ensure a complete erasure of all data.
What is the battery life of the HTC Desire?
The HTC Desire has a battery life of up to 8 hours.
What type of display does the HTC Desire have?
The HTC Desire has a 3.7-inch TFT LCD display.
What type of processor does the HTC Desire have?
The HTC Desire has a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
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| 3G bands | HSDPA 900 / 2100 |
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| HSDPA 850 / 1900 - North America |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps |
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Launch
| Announced | 2010, February. Released 2010, March |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
| Dimensions | 119 x 60 x 11.9 mm (4.69 x 2.36 x 0.47 in) |
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| Weight | 135 g (4.76 oz) |
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| SIM | Mini-SIM |
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| Optical trackpad |
Display
| Type | AMOLED or SLCD |
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| Size | 3.7 inches, 39.0 cm2 (~54.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
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| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density) |
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
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Platform
| OS | Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo), Sense UI |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1 |
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| CPU | 1.0 GHz Scorpion |
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| GPU | Adreno 200 |
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Memory
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included |
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| Internal | 576MB RAM; 512MB |
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Main Camera
| Single | 5 MP, AF |
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| Features | LED flash |
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| Video | 480p@15fps, 720p@30fps (via SW update) |
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Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2) |
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| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP |
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| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
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| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
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| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
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Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
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| Browser | HTML, Adobe Flash |
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Battery
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery |
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| Stand-by | Up to 340 h (2G) / Up to 360 h (3G) |
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| Talk time | Up to 6 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 30 min (3G) |
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Misc
| Colors | Black, Brown, Silver, White |
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| SAR | 1.48 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body) |
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| Price | About 140 EUR |
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Tests
| Camera | Photo |
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| Loudspeaker | Voice 76dB / Noise 75dB / Ring 84dB |
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| Audio quality | Noise -87.6dB / Crosstalk -84.8dB |
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