Press from the bottom to the top of the slot cover to lock it in place. Removing a nano SIM card. Important: Make sure to switch off HTC Desire 530 before removing the card. Open the slot cover with your thumb or finger. Pull the tray out from the nano SIM slot, and remove the nano SIM card. Close the slot cover. Press from the bottom to the. HTC Desire 820 4G LTE: Model: G3 D855 16GB: Desire 820 4G LTE: Also known as: LG G3 4G LTE D855 for Europe, LG Optimus G3, LG B2: HTC Desire 820 LTE-A, HTC A50: Country or region available: feature not registered: Brand: LG: HTC: Release date: June, 2014: October, 2014: Depth: 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) Size. Page 1 HTC Desire 820 Inserting your nano SIM and microSD cards IMPORTANT: USE A STANDARD NANO SIM ONLY. Don’t cut a micro SIM or regular SIM card and insert it into the nano SIM slot. It’s thicker than the standard nano SIM card and may get stuck in the slot.
Unboxing
The HTC Desire 820 comes in a slick white box like most HTC phones lately.
Inside however there is nothing too over the top. The phone itself comes on a separate elevated tray inside a nice sleeve protector with some initial instructions for SIM and SD card installation.
The retail package
Besides a few leaflets, the Desire 820 is also bundled with a few essentials. A pretty standard 1A wall charger is included, as well as a sturdy USB cable and a pair of headphones.
The headset is nothing spectacular, but it is definitely a nice little touch that we were happy to see, having discovered that the HTC Desire Eye did not include one. This might be a regional bundling thing, we can't say for sure.
HTC Desire 820 360-degree spin
The HTC Desire 820 comes in a surprisingly this body measuring only 7.7mm. This is an improvement over the Desire 816 with a whole 0.2mm which does not sound like a lot, but is definitely noticeable.
On the other hand the camera on the Desire 820 is rather uncomfortably big and very protruding. While this does serve as a welcome highlight on the otherwise standard look of the device, the camera really gets in the way during regular use.
We found ourselves constantly smudging and touching it while handling the device. The lens is also placed so near to the edge of the device that you have to be extremely careful while shooting in landscape mode so you don't accidentally cover it.
Design and build quality
As already mentioned the Desire 820 really follows current HTC design trends with its two-color unibody and nicely rounded corners. It is reminiscent of the Desire 816, but the Taiwanese tech giant has really been taking notes and a lot of what annoyed us with that device is now rethought, but sadly the phone is far from perfect design and material-wise.
The lock button is something we have had a long grudge with. HTC seems to be taking steps to address the issue as it has been moved once again. The initial placement above the screen, like in the flagship One M8 was quite inconvenient especially in a tall device.
On the Desire 816 it was oddly moved to the left side of the device, above the volume rockers, which is an improvement, but not ideal.
Now it seems that the Desire 820 finally got it right (as the key is literally on the right-hand side). Seeing how the device is even higher than its predecessor, measuring in at 157.7mm, it was only logical that the button should be placed in a more convenient and reachable location.
The left side now houses a neatly covered department with slots for a one or two SIM chips, depending on the model, plus a SD card.
HTC Desire 820 in the hand
Speaking of dimensions, the phablet is fairly sizable for a 5.5-inch device. The bezels are relatively thin on the sides making for 78.74mm in total width, which is still in the comfort zone for one-hand operation, although only barely. The front-facing speakers do, however make for a pretty tall device, but the extra height does not automatically translate to more weight and the unit weighs 155g and feels nicely balanced.
Materials on the Desire 820 once again instill mixed feelings. On one hand, the top and bottom plastic plates encasing the BoomSound speakers are made of a nice matte plastic. But on the other, it is really a shame that the rest of the unibody is coated with less than premium glossy material, which happens to be in love with finger-prints.
Thin and slick sides
The ease with which it gets smudged is almost ridiculous, so you can expect a full set of prints ready for forensic analysis to constantly adorn the back plate. In addition to being a grease-magnet, the plastic in question is also surprisingly easy to scuff and scratch. Our review unit got scratched without ever leaving the office and with zero exposure to pockets or cases.
For some reason HTC has also dealt away with the metal buttons on the Desire 816 and replaced them with plastic ones. The color accents surrounding them fit nicely with the camera and front. One may argue that it is all in the name of a unified design signature, but we can't help bet miss the metal details, which, while scarce, seem to add a bit of a premium feel to a device.
New convenient button placement and well protected SIM and CD card slots
At the end of the day the Desire 820 does fit nicely into HTC's current design vision and despite the imperfect choice of materials it feels sturdy enough to last. Some of the aforementioned design elements really bring down the overall impression and take away a lot of the premium feel, but then again the Desire 820 is intended as a mid-ranged device.
Controls
Taking a look around the HTC Desire 820 we can't miss its prominent large front-facing speakers. The BoomSound offers superb audio quality, not unlike the One (M8) and are strategically placed as far apart as possible to ensure maximum stereo effect.
The 8MP selfie camera and sensors above the screen • one speaker above and below the screen
The front bears an uncanny resemblance to the HTC Desire 816, which is only natural, given that the display is identical.
Htc Desire 820 Firmware
The front-facing camera is in the exact same position and you have to really look at it closely to notice the larger lens size. The BSI sensor has been bumped up to 8MP and now offers even better quality shots and 1080p video recording.
Right below the camera is a cleverly concealed status LED that lights up when charging and blinks for notification. You can chose which events trigger the light - missed calls, messages, email, calendar events and alarms.
The bezel is not excessive but does strike as a little too wide at the top and bottom of the screen. It almost feels like HTC intended to fit a larger display on the handset, but decided to go with 5.5-inches at the last minute.
The logo on the bottom black strip does fill up some of the space but we can't help but feel that the whole area would be perfect for two dedicated buttons. Sadly, HTC has decided to go down the simpler road with only software Back and Menu buttons available.
Glossy back • 13MP camera with LED flash • a long flap that covers all the card slots
The main 13MP camera is a very prominent design feature on the Desire 820. As already mentioned, it is rather oddly placed at the very edge of the top left corner of the device. The rather physically large lens is framed by a circular plastic rim it and definitely draws the attention to itself.
Holding the device with two hands in portrait mode can consequently be a hustle as one hand needs to be slightly offset for the camera to be exposed. It is simply a little annoying that you have to be constantly aware of where your hands are when shooting. We can't help but feel that this was absolutely avoidable by the design team.
The main shooter also protrudes quite a lot which means that it is inevitably going to get scuffed or scratched. And if the rest of the plastic is any indication for material quality, we can only imagine that it won't be long until photos start to come out blurry and fuzzy.
Speaking of the back panel it is part of the unibody design and is thus non-removable, just like the one on the Desire 816. It houses the 2,600 mAh Li-Po battery, which really seems rather unprepared to handle the power requirements, but more on that later.
OTG-enabled microUSB 2.0 port on the bottom • 3.5mm audio jack and noise cancelling mic on top
SIM and SD slots are positioned on the side of the Desire 820, nicely tugged away behind a plastic flap in their own little compartment. We weren't too eager to play around with it as it seems kind of flimsy and could potentially suffer if caught on a pocket edge or other piece of clothing.
On the other hand, this setup does offer ease of access to the cards and is a welcome sight with all the recent cradle and caddy designs, which are often a struggle.
The buttons feel cheap and plastic
The top of the phablet features a 3.5mm audio jack and a secondary mic for noise cancellation. The bottom is home to just the microUSB 2.0 port. It supports USB On-The-Go so you can hook up a mouse, -keyboard or external storage.
- Released 2014, November
155g, 7.7mm thickness
Android 4.4.2; Sense UI 6
16GB storage, microSD slot - 0.1%4,780,237 hits
- 5.5'720x1280 pixels
- 13MP
- 2GB RAMSnapdragon 615
- 2600mAh
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- Hkt
it's nice but
battery no no
for girls it's a nice phone due to 8 MP secondary camera and 13 mp camera
in only less amount with company taggline
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- AnonD-367327
- Pxp
hari, 17 Feb 2015yes i do have the same problemI have the same problem
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- Hisham
- fxH
Plz, plz,plz any one plz tell me, if i update my device (kitket to lollipop) will my 820 become slow? plz help me..:-(
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- Hisham
- fxH
Plz, plz,plz any one plz tell me, if i update my device (kitket to lollipop) will my 820 become slow? plz help me..:-(
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- Shubham
- uv$
its great...but battery drain time is very fast & take charging time more..
camera is awesome..both..
sound is awesome
net speed & game experiance is best
looking is so great
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- Hisham
- fxH
Plz, plz,plz any one plz tell me, if i update my device (kitket to lollipop) will my 820 become slow? plz help me..:-(
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- AnonD-318839
- rJ9
Phone i s awesome very fast interms of internet n functioning but htc lags in terms of battery backup. Very very slow charging and very very fast drainage. If we switch it to ultra power saving mobe then battery backup will increase but then it will become like antique phones with only call and msg option no internet. Whatss the use then
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- Anonymous
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Sam - FR, 23 Feb 2015Please, can you tell me about these 3 points: - Is there 3 slots, one for memory card and 2 o... morePlease, can you tell me about these 3 points:
- Is there 3 slots, one for memory card and 2 other slots for the 2 Sim cards?
Ans : Yes 1 slot for memory card and other 2 for sim cards
- Did u experienced heat problem on this phone?
Ans : Yes
- Sim cards type: Mico or Nano
Ans : Nano
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- sandeep pawar
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This is the best phone...
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- Anonymous
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ashik, 12 Feb 2015Hai sir My htc desire 820 have a problem.in my new desire 820 when alert for incoming calls t... moreMy too
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Sam - FR, 23 Feb 2015Please, can you tell me about these 3 points: - Is there 3 slots, one for memory card and 2 o... moreyes heat problem
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- razak
- 3%E
hand set is wery good but ringtone&speeker wery lower
too low sound
disire 516&disiere816&disire 820..ringtone very low sount
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- kishore
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rishi, 19 Feb 2015i m thinking of buying htc desire 820. is it a good option or not.. plz tell meIts best choice 2 buy HTC desire 820.
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- Sam - FR
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Rex 1000, 22 Feb 2015I'm using this phone ... I think it's a awesome phone .. Cool look .. Great specifications..Please, can you tell me about these 3 points:
- Is there 3 slots, one for memory card and 2 other slots for the 2 Sim cards?
- Did u experienced heat problem on this phone?
- Sim cards type: Mico or Nano
Thank you
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- Nitin Badgujar
- utL
Ringtone volume is toooooooooo lowwwwwwwwwwww
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- Rex 1000
- Xu4
I'm using this phone ...
I think it's a awesome phone ..
Cool look ..
Great specifications..
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- AnonD-15638
- fkV
Hepl plz
HTC 820 Dual vs desaire Eye ?
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- AnonD-353843
- 7wB
I contacted HTC Chat service regarding Lollipop update...And I am sad.... HTC do not care about the updates... Going to sell this bullshit phone which heats up like a crap.. resets on its own..
03:38 PM Thanks for selecting HTC Chat service.
Currently, all of our servicer representatives are occupied.
Please don't close this window; we will reply you once our
service representative is free or you could reach us with this number 1800 266 3566 during 09:00 - 21:00 (Mon - Sun).
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03:43 PM Connected to the HTC LIVE CHAT call center
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) Welcome to HTC Chat Support.My name is Simran.
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) I will certainly assist you with this query.
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) Before we proceed, I need to gather some information.
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) May I know your telephone number?
Ketan Patil (Customer) Ok
Ketan Patil (Customer) Ok
Ketan Patil (Customer) **********
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) Thank you!
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) May I know the 15 digit IMEI number or 12 digit serial number of the device?
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) Please type *#06# on the dial pad to retrieve this information or go to Setting >> About >> Phone Identity device serial number or IMEI number.
Ketan Patil (Customer) Please tell me about the lollipop update
Ketan Patil (Customer) Ok just a minute, I will tell you
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) Sure.
Ketan Patil (Customer) 3549***********
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) Thank you for providing the requested information.
Ketan Patil (Customer) I had contacted the call support.. But they didnt answer properly.... So, mam please help me..
Ketan Patil (Customer) I bought this phone because of 64 bit processor and thinking that HTC is very big brand so they must provide the update...
Ketan Patil (Customer) But even after 4 months of launching of lollipop, still no update...
Ketan Patil (Customer) Mam I am waiting, kindly answer my querry..
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) As I had checked that as of now there is no update for this device.
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) We can understand your eagerness to update the device OS. However, the updates are decided by the developer after thorough testing and checking if the update indeed improves the performance of the device. If we find the updates useful then you will be notified on the device via FOTA.
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) In response to your query, we would like to inform you that our goal is to give every customer the best possible experience on every phone. Every HTC phone is a combination of a unique HTC hardware and software combination along with the core operating system (Android or Windows). We only update our phones if it will provide an overall improved user experience, as we balance features, performance and usability. We at HTC ensure that any upgrades to the existing operating system will enhance the operational experience of our devices without a room for setback. As of now, we will be unable to commit on the (mention software update no) update for HTC (mention device name). When the update for HTC (mention device name) will be released you will get the notification on your phone, once it is connected to the Internet.
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) We understand how important it is for you to have your phone upgraded to the latest available operating system in the market.
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) You can also check the latest updates for HTC handset on our facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/htc
Ketan Patil (Customer) I know that there is no update, what I am asking is the possible release date?
Ketan Patil (Customer) If there is no update upto March, I will sale this device and will never recommend HTC to anyone
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) As of now we do not have any official update for the releasing date of the android.
Ketan Patil (Customer) Afterall 25000 is not a small amount..
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) Please be rest assured.
Ketan Patil (Customer) Even moto g is getting updated... Then what is the use of paying htc far more
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) Our technicians are already working on the same.
Ketan Patil (Customer) I am totally frustrated with the software support.... My device heats like a hot cake
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) You will recieve an update soon for the same.
Ketan Patil (Customer) Still no software patch..
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) I truly understand what inconvenience you have faced. If I would have been in your situation I would have felt the same.
Ketan Patil (Customer) Kindly take my feedback and forward the same..
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) I value your time and patience. Your satisfaction with the HTC product is our prime concern.
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) We will mark this as your feedback and forward the same to the concern team.
Ketan Patil (Customer) This is my first htc phone
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) I can understand how you feel about this.
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) Please be rest assured.
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) The update will be released soon.
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) Is there anything else I can assist you with?
Ketan Patil (Customer) I am using android from 2010... Used Sony, Samsung, Moto, Micromax....
Ketan Patil (Customer) No, thank you mam
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) You are welcome!
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) For more information about HTC products and services, you can visit http://www.htc.com/in website.
Simran Chat (Serv Rep) Thank you for contacting HTC Chat Support. Have a great day!
03:55 PM
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- Haris Mohamed
- XuZ
Best way to ensure battery backup is to turn off GPS and install greenify app and hibernate all unnecessary apps.
Avoid installing apps like clean master, use du battery saver instead.
Unless u r a high gamer , always use ur phone in batter saver mode. Trust me , ur phone will run for 2 days with moderate internet usage.
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- AnonD-366437
- TSP
AnonD-255725, 21 Feb 2015HTC Desire 820 dual sim vs HTC Desrire EYE ?I am thinking Desire Eye or 820s?
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