HTC Thunderbolt
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HTC Thunderbolt Overview
The HTC Thunderbolt is the first ever 4G phone on Verizon Wireless. The name is no surprise... you can expect the Thunderbolt to have lightning speeds as the carrier ushers in a new era of mobile power.
While 4G speeds on a Verizon Android Phone are impressive alone, the Thundbolt boasts a load of other awesome specs including a 4.3-inch screen, 8MP camera, 3.5mm headset jack, FM Radio, 8GB of internal memory, and a 1GHz processor running Android 2.2.
You'll likely have your phone a couple years so Verizon customers should plan for the future and get a 4G LTE capable device. Those who call the HTC Thunderbolt their new device won't likely regret it any time soon.
HTC Thunderbolt Specs
| General | |
| Form Factor: | Candybar |
| AKA: | ? |
| Date Released (YYYY/MM/DD): | 2011/03/17 |
| Size | |
| Weight: | 5.8 ounces |
| Dimensions: | 4.8" x 2.6" x .5" |
| Display | |
| Resolution: | 480x800 |
| Size: | 4.3 inches |
| Type: | TFT LCD, Capacitive |
| Camera | |
| Video: | 720 p |
| Flash: | Yes, Dual LED |
| Auto-focus: | Yes |
| Megapixels: | 8 MP / 1.3 MP |
| Connectivity | |
| GPS: | Yes, with A-GPS support |
| USB: | microUSB 2.0 |
| Bluetooth: | 2.1 + EDR |
| Wi-Fi: | 802.11 b/g/n |
| HDMI: | No |
| Multimedia | |
| Headset Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| Radio: | FM |
| Battery | |
| Type: | 1400 mAh |
| Hardware/OS | |
| Operating System: | Android 2.3 with HTC Sense |
| Internal Memory: | 8GB |
| External Memory: | 32GB microSD included, microSD/SDHC up to 32 GB |
| RAM: | 768MB |
| Processor: | 1 Ghz |
HTC Thunderbolt Reviews
Phandroid Hello, Phandroids. I’ve had the Thunderbolt in my possession since its release a few weeks ago and I’ve been itching to do a review on it. I didn’t want to cover too much of the technical specs of the phone seeing how you can find those anywhere online.
CNET The HTC ThunderBolt lights up with blazingly fast data speeds, but those who want 4G now should be aware that it takes a big toll on the smartphone's battery life.
Engadget At a quick glance, without any background information, your eyes might tell you that the HTC Thunderbolt is little more than a Verizon remake of Sprint's EVO 4G and AT&T's Inspire 4G.
Phone Dog The ThunderBolt may be Verizon's first phone capable of accessing their LTE network, but fast speeds aren't the only thing this striking new phone has to offer.
G4 TV The HTC ThunderBolt is Verizon's first 4G phone with a lightning fast Internet connection, a 4.3" touch screen and dual cameras, all for $180 with a contract.
Android Central That phone, of course, is the HTC EVO 4G on Sprint. And it's been revamped and revitalized as the HTC ThunderBolt -- the first 4G LTE smartphone on Verizon.
Android Community The review of the HTC ThunderBolt that follows is a collection of every single instance of a use of the device since March and an account of why this device remained your humble narrator’s primary device for the past three months.
Droid Dog The Thunderbolt was Verizon’s first LTE 4G device and was heralded in with an appropriate hype campaign that touted the carrier’s new network as much as the phone.
Android Police Well, it's finally here - after almost as many rumored (and subsequently unmet) release dates as the Notion Ink Adam, the HTC ThunderBolt has finally gone on sale.
Talk Android Well, folks, we’ve been graced with the opportunity to take an HTC Thunderbolt by Verizon into our arms and cradle it, and we must admit… we just don’t want to let us go.
Geek When I received the HTC Thunderbolt the day before it hit shelves at Verizon Wireless I was admittedly tempted to quickly shoot a review out to “beat the competition”. Instead, however, I have spent the last couple weeks with the device in order to offer you a complete, comprehensive understanding of the device.
BGR It’s the first handset to run on Verizon’s brand new 4G LTE network, and it’s an Android smartphone powerhouse that is easily the fastest smartphone on the planet in terms of data speeds. That’s not to say the device is perfect, however.
Techno Buffalo Verizon’s first 4G LTE smartphone launched with a flash of lightning and a crack of thunder. The HTC ThunderBolt is the first phone to take advantage of VZW’s LTE network, which offers the fastest mobile data speeds in the U.S.
Pocket Now The HTC Thunderbolt is a very important device for Verizon. It's one of the first phones in the world, and certainly in the US, to take advantage of 4G LTE speeds (check out the coverage map to see if there is LTE where you live).
Pocket Lint The HTC ThunderBolt is one of the very, very few 4G devices to actually be up and running on a 4G network (Verizon’s LTE roll-out in the US).
Laptop Mag Verizon's first 4G phone shatters speed records and looks good doing it. We just wish the HTC Thunderbolt lasted longer on a charge.
PCMag The HTC Thunderbolt, the first 4G LTE smartphone for Verizon Wireless, has the fastest Web speeds we've ever seen, but be prepared to carry an extra battery.
Ubergizmo Given Verizon’s stellar 4G network performance in our previous review, we were anxious to see how this would translate to the user experience of a handset.
Slash Gear The HTC ThunderBolt is a first but not a first: the only 4G smartphone on Verizon’s LTE network, but certainly not the first 4G smartphone we’ve seen and following a hardware pattern that dates back nine months or so to the HTC EVO 4G on Sprint and takes in AT&T’s Inspire 4G on the way.
Phone Arena Now it’s here: the HTC ThunderBolt. Without a doubt, the ThunderBolt is being advertized as the must-have device, with fast internet data speeds, a 4.3” display, and a 1GHz processor.
ZDNet The HTC ThunderBolt is Verizon’s first smartphone to run on its 4G LTE network. The speed of the ThunderBolt is so fast it’s almost ridiculous, but it does come at a price.
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HTC Thunderbolt News
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Verizon has posted the changelog for a new update to the HTC Thunderbolt. The latest software, which leaked within the past few weeks, will bring the Thunderbolt to build number 2.11.605.19 and will resolve some existing connectivity issues as well as enhance the default mail app and enhance VPN functionality. As far as we know, [...]
A new update appears to be in the works for Verizon’s HTC Thunderbolt, if a recent leak is any indication. AndroidPolice scooped the new software build that will bring the Thunderbolt’s software build number to 2.11.605.19. While the software stays on on Gingerbread (Android 2.3.4) and Sense 2.1, it offers several bug fixes including Mobile Hotspot [...]
HTC Thunderbolt turns 1 year old today; do you still have the first US 4G LTE device? As I sit here with my beat down HTC Thunderbolt, I can’t help but to think of how much 4G LTE devices have improved. On this date, a year ago, the first US 4G LTE smartphone (out of the major carriers) was released, and its age is showing. We have gone a long ways since [...]
Verizon releases list of devices to receive Ice Cream Sandwich update Verizon knows the die-hard Android fans out there can’t wait to get their hands on Android 4.0. They aren’t spilling the beans on when to expect Ice Cream Sandwich updates to start rolling out, but they are doing the next best thing by releasing a list of devices confirmed to receive the latest version of [...]
HTC Thunderbolt Begins Android 4.0 Testing – Can Almost Taste That Sweet Ice Cream Already With Mobile World Congress behind us and the HTC One series of devices stealing the show, many HTC customers were left drooling over the new version of Sense and Android 4.0 that came along with it. Well, if you’re currently still holding onto your aging HTC Thunderbolt, we may have some good news that will [...]
HTC Confirms More North American Phones for Ice Cream Sandwich HTC took to Facebook today to confirm that more of their phones would be getting Ice Cream Sandwich. They called it the “North America edition” because all of these devices can be had on the illustrious continent. We’ve got the Rezound, which was already confirmed, alongside the DROID Incredible 2, the HTC Thunderbolt and the [...]
Verizon Wireless Offering HTC Thunderbolt for Free on Contract Through January 26th We reckon most of you will find many reasons not to buy the HTC Thunderbolt at this point but when Verizon’s offering it for next to nothing it becomes a viable option for those looking for a 4G smartphone. They are offering the Thunderbolt for free on contract through January 26th. While this isn’t the [...]
HTC Thunderbolt OTA Update Coming Soon – Includes Bug Fixes and New Radio Version Verizon is getting ready to push out a new OTA (over-the-air) update for the first 4G LTE device to hit the carrier — the HTC Thunderbolt. This will bring the T-Bolt up to software version 2.11.605.9, which contains the usual bug fixes and even a new baseband version. Improved radios are always fun. Other notable [...]
MIUI for HTC Thunderbolt Now Fully Working, Slated for Official Support It’s been a long time coming for the HTC Thunderbolt. MIUI had unofficially been ported to the device, but it certainly wasn’t without its problems (and believe me, there were many). The team behind the port has finally been able to release a build that is fully functional (yes, even 4G). It’s available to [...]
HTC Rezound Compared on Video to Thunderbolt as Rumored Launch Draws Near Another day, another video of the HTC Rezound. It never ceases to amaze me how some handsets are leaked without end prior to their official announcement, while others manage to slip under the radar almost unnoticed. Musings aside, this latest look gives us a head-to-head comparison with the HTC Thunderbolt, the handset the Rezound will [...]
HTC Releases Gingerbread Kernel Source For the Thunderbolt – Let The ROMs Begin Well, lookie here. Seems HTC has just released the Gingerbread kernel source for the my one of my old time favorites — the HTC Thunderbolt. While this may not mean much to the average user, this comes as great news for flashing addicts and ROM developers as they can now start cooking up some wild [...]
HTC Thunderbolt Gingerbread Update Brings New Desk Mode – Official Dock Required Aside from the usual Gingerbread goodies, The HTC Thunderbolt over-the-air update (rolling out now) had a few other Sense goodies bundled with it as well. As you can see from the above image, once the T-Bolt is nestled comfortably in its dock, the HTC activates an all new “Desk Mode” and viola — landscape Sense. [...]
HTC Thunderbolt Receives Pre-Alpha Ice Cream Sandwich Port It was only earlier today we told you guys about the Samsung Nexus S receiving an Android 4.0 SDK port and now it looks like it’s the HTC Thunderbolt’s turn to have a little taste of Ice Cream Sandwich. Jdkoreclipse was able to get the pre-alpha ROM booting but unfortunately, not much else is working [...]
Gingerbread OTA Update For The HTC Thunderbolt Rolling Out Again I know there are more than a few T-Bolt users upset with HTC and Verizon after releasing the Gingerbread (2.11.605.3) update for the device and then promptly yanking it after a major security flaw was found. It’s been a long time coming but a new version is currently making the rounds (2.11.605.5) with “improved security [...]
HTC Confirms Security Flaw – Promises Patch Is On The Way A security flaw was found over the weekend specifically, in regards to HTC’s software found in all their Android devices with their Sense UI. We posted the news earlier today and HTC was quick to respond saying they would look into it. True to their word, after taking a look at the data, they have [...]
Security Flaw Makes Private Data Stored on HTC Handsets Public In HTC’s latest lineup of handsets, a group that includes the EVO 3D and Thunderbolt, a security flaw is making users personal data vulnerable. Everything from email to SMS data is susceptible to an oversight that allows any app with access to android.permission.INTERNET go access data stored on the device by a set of logging [...]
HTC Thunderbolt Gingerbread OTA Supposedly Suspended Due to Voicemail Bug Well this doesn’t sound so good. Wireless and Mobile News has apparently heard it from Verizon that the Android 2.3 update for the HTC Thunderbolt has temporarily been suspended. It was reportedly due to a voicemail bug. They mention it specifically as a notification bug which sounds like the same bug Sprint’s EVO 4G had [...]
Gingerbread OTA Update Now Available For HTC Thunderbolt We’ve been getting reports that HTC Thunderbolt users are finally receiving that Gingerbread OTA update we told you about earlier today. Well, sorta. A lot of the info on that changelog was actually copy/pasta from Motorola’s change log so don’t expect too many changes. If you haven’t been prompted for the update just yet, you [...]
Updated HTC Thunderbolt OTA Page on Verizon Likely Means Rollout is Close Verizon’s updated the Thunderbolt’s OTA PDA file on their website to reflect the changes in the latest update for the HTC Thunderbolt to Android 2.3. One of the most notable features they mention is the customizable dock on the homescreen, but we also get some power management and download management goods. There is a whole [...]
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