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{{Infobox Mobile phone
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| name = HTC Wildfire (aka HTC Buzz)
| image = HTC Wildfire.jpg
| imagesize = 250
| caption =
| slogan = Bring your friends to you
| manufacturer = [[HTC Corporation]]
| type = [[Bar (form)|Slate]] [[smartphone]]
| carrier = [[Play Mobile]], [[T-Mobile UK]], [[Cellular South]], [[3 (telecommunications)|3]], [[Maxis Mobile]], [[Vodafone]], [[Tesco Mobile]], [[Virgin Mobile]], [[Telstra]], [[O2 (United Kingdom)|O2]]
| available =
| price = <!-- this is price at initial release, not the current price -->
| screen = {{convert|3.2|in|cm|abbr=on}} [[TFT LCD]] [[QVGA]] 240 × 320 capacitive touchscreen
| ext_screen =
| camera = 5 [[Pixel#Megapixel|Megapixel]] autofocus with LED flash and [[Geotagging]]
| 2nd_camera =
| os = [[Android (operating system)|Android]] 2.1 (Eclair) with [[HTC Sense]] Upgradable to 2.2 and 2.2.1 via HTC or 2.3.3 and 2.3.7 via CyanogenMod7 or CyanogenMod7.1
| input = [[Multi-touch]] with [[HTC Sense]] interface
| cpu = [[Qualcomm]] [[MSM7225]] 528 MHz
| ringtone =
| memory = 512 MB ROM, 384 MB RAM
| memory_card = Supports up to 32 GB [[microSD]]
| storage =
| networks =
| connectivity = Europe/Asia Pacific: HSPA/WCDMA: 900/2100 MHz (A3333) or 850/2100 MHz (A3335) or 850/1900 MHz (A????); GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; [[Wi-Fi]] ([[802.11|802.11b/g]]); [[Bluetooth]] 2.1 with EDR;
| battery = [[Lithium-ion battery|Li-ion]] 1300 [[mAh]]
| size = 106.75 (4.2) × 60.4 (2.4) × 12.19 (0.48) mm (in)
| weight = {{convert|118|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| form = [[Bar (form)|Candybar]] [[smartphone]]
| music =
| series =
| predecessor = [[HTC Tattoo]]
| successor = [[HTC Wildfire S]]
| related =
| other = Proximity sensor, FM Radio, [[Facebook]], [[Twitter]], MS [[Microsoft Exchange Server|Exchange]], compass, [[Introduction to the Global Positioning System|GPS]], [[Assisted GPS|A-GPS]], Google [[turn-by-turn navigation]], Full Flash support enabled / FlashLite
| status =
| hac =
}}

The '''HTC Wildfire''' is a [[smartphone]] developed by the [[HTC Corporation]], that was announced on 17 May 2010 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.htc.com/uk/press.aspx?id=129856&lang=1033 |title=Keep Your Friends Close With HTC Wildfire |publisher=HTC |date=2010-05-17 |accessdate=2010-05-30}}</ref> and released in Europe in June of the same year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chip.de/news/HTC-Wildfire-Android-Handy-fuer-280-Euro_42948631.html |title=HTC Wildfire: Android-Handy für 280 Euro|publisher=Chip |date=2010-05-17}}</ref> It is powered by a 528&nbsp;MHz [[Qualcomm]] processor and runs the [[Android (operating system)|Android operating system]], version 2.2. It includes an [[TFT LCD]] capacitive touchscreen and a 5-megapixel camera. It has been described as a "Mini [[HTC Desire]]", and is perceived to be a follow-up model to the previous year's [[HTC Tattoo|Tattoo]].

==Availability==

In Europe, the carriers announced are [[Meteor (mobile network)|Meteor]], [[Play Mobile]], [[T-Mobile]], [[Hutchison 3G|3 (Hutchison 3G)]], [[Vodafone]], [[Telenor]],<ref>http://www.telenor.dk/privat/mobil/mobil/mobiltelefoner/alle_maerker/htc/htc-wildfire-103982.aspx</ref> [[Tesco Mobile]] and [[Virgin Mobile]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Goss |first=Patrick |url=http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/three-will-also-offer-htc-wildfire-in-the-uk-690490 |title=Three will also offer HTC Wildfire in the UK |publisher=Techradar |date= |accessdate=2010-05-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Reg |first=Hard |url=http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2010/05/19/htc_wildfire_3_t_mobile_virgin_mobile/ |title=Operators line up to pitch HTC Wildfire |publisher=Reghardware.co.uk |date=2010-05-19 |accessdate=2010-05-30}}</ref>

In Australia, the carrier announced is [[Telstra]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Fielding |first=Ross |url=http://exchange.telstra.com.au/2010/07/13/htc-wildfire-coming-in-august/ |title=HTC Wildfire coming in August |publisher=Telstra Exchange |date= |accessdate=2010-07-13}}</ref> The Telstra branded HTC Wildfire is a special version supporting 850&nbsp;MHz/2100&nbsp;MHz UMTS, with the model number A3335.

In Taiwan, the carrier announced is [[Taiwan Mobile]].<ref>http://3c.u-car.com.tw/3cdetail.asp?articleid=561</ref>

In Malaysia, the carrier announced is [[Maxis Communications|Maxis]].<ref>http://www.maxis.com.my/mmc/index.asp?fuseaction=press.view&recID=471</ref>

In Mexico, the carrier announced is [[Iusacell]] however it has been incorrectly marked as HTC Desire A.<ref>http://www.iusacell.com.mx/New_Site/Equipos/</ref> The name 'Desire A' may have been chosen due to pressure from North American operators not wanting this phone in their market, as this Wildfire variant operates on the North American 850&nbsp;MHz/1900&nbsp;MHz UMTS bands. One thing notable about this name is how difficult it is to find relative information among the results of internet searches which are predominantly swamped with pages concerning only the HTC Desire A8181, a significantly more popular but completely different phone. {{Citation needed|date=March 2011}}

==Name==
The name "Wildfire" was decided in a poll on [[Facebook]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://apps.facebook.com/opinionpolls/index.php?pid=1271339698|title=Poll on Facebook}}</ref> which resulted in 50% of the votes for "Wildfire" and 24% for "Zeal" which came in second place.

==Wildfire S==
{{main|HTC Wildfire S}}

The HTC Wildfire S is a refresh version, which features many enhancements.

==Software updates==
HTC announced in June 2010 that the HTC Wildfire is among their list of phones to receive the Android 2.2 "Froyo" update. The update to Android 2.2 includes support for USB [[tethering]], enhanced bluetooth support, multiple keyboard languages, [[Wi-Fi hotspot]] tethering and more. However, live wallpapers and [[Adobe Flash Player]] support in the browser will not be supported.<ref name="22update">[http://www.t3.com/news/htc-wildfire-android-2-2-lands-for-vodafone-customers?=51965 2.2 for HTC Wildfire],</ref>

A leaked build of Android 2.2 and 2.2.1 subsequently surfaced from China and Europe respectively, but with limited language support. It was modified and released by developers on the XDA Forums. In addition to this, several unofficial builds based on AOSP 2.2.1 and 2.3 have also surfaced on XDA.

On the morning of the 20th December 2010, the 2.2 update was released as a modified build of the [[T-Mobile myTouch 4G|HTC Glacier's]] code. Many customers were surprised at the news, some previously so much as speculating that it would not appear, as the majority of Wildfire users had been waiting in anticipation for the update (heightened by limited news on the subject from HTC) since mid-2010.<ref name="htcfacebook">[http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=14912&post=106357&uid=101063233083#post106357 HTC Announcement on facebook], Android 2.2 on Wildfire is scheduled to begin rolling out this week in Europe, reaching all areas of the world by February.</ref><ref name="22updatenews">[http://heavenlyandroid.com/2010/12/20/froyo-2-2-update-for-htc-wilfire-is-released-in-time-for-christmas/ HTC Release Froyo update]</ref><ref name="22inquirer">[http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1894830/htc-announces-android-22-updates-legend-wildfire-handsets The Inquirer - HTC announces android 2.2 updates (for) Legend, Wildfire handsets]</ref><ref name="22poll">[http://heavenlyandroid.com/2010/11/19/demand-htc-wildfire-receives-froyo-2-2-update/ Users Vote for Froyo Update]</ref>

Customers with unlocked HTC Wildfires received the update first, followed by operator-locked users that received the update shortly after the original release.<ref name="22tmobile">[http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/t-mobile-starts-htc-wildfire-android-2-2-update-916976 TechRadar - T-Mobile starts HTC Wildfire Android 2.2 Update] - retrieved 24 February 2011</ref><ref name="22threeUK">[http://www.htcphones.net/htc-wildfire-2-2-three-update-now-available/ HTCphones - HTC Wildfire 2.2 Three update now available] - retrieved 24 February 2011</ref>

==Key Software Availability==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Software !! Availability
|-
| [[Email|Email Reader]] || Yes
|-
| [[Android Market]] || Yes
|-
| [[Google Voice Search|Voice Search]] || Yes (requires download)
|-
| [[Google Goggles|Photo Search]] || Yes (requires download)
|-
| [[Google Maps Navigation|Turn-by-turn GPS Navigation]] || Yes
|-
| [[Google Maps]] || Yes
|-
| [[Facebook]] || Yes (requires download)
|-
| [[Twitter]] || Yes (requires download)
|-
| [[Skype]] || No Voice<ref>http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=762893&st=0</ref> Only in some markets
|-
| [[Google Latitude]] || Yes
|-
| [[QR Code|QR Code Reader]] || Yes (requires download)
|}

==See also==
* [[List of HTC phones]]
* [[Comparison of smartphones]]
* [[Comparison of Android devices]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.htc.com/www/product/wildfire/overview.html Official Page]
*[http://www.htcwildfireforum.com/ HTC Wildfire Forum]
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Revision as of 02:49, 29 October 2011

HTC Wildfire (aka HTC Buzz)
File:HTC Wildfire.jpg
ManufacturerHTC Corporation
TypeSlate smartphone
SloganBring your friends to you
PredecessorHTC Tattoo
SuccessorHTC Wildfire S
Form factorCandybar smartphone
Dimensions106.75 (4.2) × 60.4 (2.4) × 12.19 (0.48) mm (in)
Weight118 g (4.2 oz)
Operating systemAndroid 2.1 (Eclair) with HTC Sense Upgradable to 2.2 and 2.2.1 via HTC or 2.3.3 and 2.3.7 via CyanogenMod7 or CyanogenMod7.1
CPUQualcomm MSM7225 528 MHz
Memory512 MB ROM, 384 MB RAM
Removable storageSupports up to 32 GB microSD
BatteryLi-ion 1300 mAh
Rear camera5 Megapixel autofocus with LED flash and Geotagging
Display3.2 in (8.1 cm) TFT LCD QVGA 240 × 320 capacitive touchscreen
ConnectivityEurope/Asia Pacific: HSPA/WCDMA: 900/2100 MHz (A3333) or 850/2100 MHz (A3335) or 850/1900 MHz (A????); GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; Wi-Fi (802.11b/g); Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR;
Data inputsMulti-touch with HTC Sense interface
OtherProximity sensor, FM Radio, Facebook, Twitter, MS Exchange, compass, GPS, A-GPS, Google turn-by-turn navigation, Full Flash support enabled / FlashLite

The HTC Wildfire is a smartphone developed by the HTC Corporation, that was announced on 17 May 2010 [1] and released in Europe in June of the same year.[2] It is powered by a 528 MHz Qualcomm processor and runs the Android operating system, version 2.2. It includes an TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen and a 5-megapixel camera. It has been described as a "Mini HTC Desire", and is perceived to be a follow-up model to the previous year's Tattoo.

Availability

In Europe, the carriers announced are Meteor, Play Mobile, T-Mobile, 3 (Hutchison 3G), Vodafone, Telenor,[3] Tesco Mobile and Virgin Mobile.[4][5]

In Australia, the carrier announced is Telstra.[6] The Telstra branded HTC Wildfire is a special version supporting 850 MHz/2100 MHz UMTS, with the model number A3335.

In Taiwan, the carrier announced is Taiwan Mobile.[7]

In Malaysia, the carrier announced is Maxis.[8]

In Mexico, the carrier announced is Iusacell however it has been incorrectly marked as HTC Desire A.[9] The name 'Desire A' may have been chosen due to pressure from North American operators not wanting this phone in their market, as this Wildfire variant operates on the North American 850 MHz/1900 MHz UMTS bands. One thing notable about this name is how difficult it is to find relative information among the results of internet searches which are predominantly swamped with pages concerning only the HTC Desire A8181, a significantly more popular but completely different phone. [citation needed]

Name

The name "Wildfire" was decided in a poll on Facebook,[10] which resulted in 50% of the votes for "Wildfire" and 24% for "Zeal" which came in second place.

Wildfire S

Main article: HTC Wildfire S

The HTC Wildfire S is a refresh version, which features many enhancements.

Software updates

HTC announced in June 2010 that the HTC Wildfire is among their list of phones to receive the Android 2.2 "Froyo" update. The update to Android 2.2 includes support for USB tethering, enhanced bluetooth support, multiple keyboard languages, Wi-Fi hotspot tethering and more. However, live wallpapers and Adobe Flash Player support in the browser will not be supported.[11]

A leaked build of Android 2.2 and 2.2.1 subsequently surfaced from China and Europe respectively, but with limited language support. It was modified and released by developers on the XDA Forums. In addition to this, several unofficial builds based on AOSP 2.2.1 and 2.3 have also surfaced on XDA.

On the morning of the 20th December 2010, the 2.2 update was released as a modified build of the HTC Glacier's code. Many customers were surprised at the news, some previously so much as speculating that it would not appear, as the majority of Wildfire users had been waiting in anticipation for the update (heightened by limited news on the subject from HTC) since mid-2010.[12][13][14][15]

Customers with unlocked HTC Wildfires received the update first, followed by operator-locked users that received the update shortly after the original release.[16][17]

Key Software Availability

Software Availability
Email Reader Yes
Android Market Yes
Voice Search Yes (requires download)
Photo Search Yes (requires download)
Turn-by-turn GPS Navigation Yes
Google Maps Yes
Facebook Yes (requires download)
Twitter Yes (requires download)
Skype No Voice[18] Only in some markets
Google Latitude Yes
QR Code Reader Yes (requires download)

See also

References

  1. ^ "Keep Your Friends Close With HTC Wildfire". HTC. 17 May 2010. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
  2. ^ "HTC Wildfire: Android-Handy für 280 Euro". Chip. 17 May 2010.
  3. ^ http://www.telenor.dk/privat/mobil/mobil/mobiltelefoner/alle_maerker/htc/htc-wildfire-103982.aspx
  4. ^ Goss, Patrick. "Three will also offer HTC Wildfire in the UK". Techradar. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
  5. ^ Reg, Hard (19 May 2010). "Operators line up to pitch HTC Wildfire". Reghardware.co.uk. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
  6. ^ Fielding, Ross. "HTC Wildfire coming in August". Telstra Exchange. Retrieved 13 July 2010.
  7. ^ http://3c.u-car.com.tw/3cdetail.asp?articleid=561
  8. ^ http://www.maxis.com.my/mmc/index.asp?fuseaction=press.view&recID=471
  9. ^ http://www.iusacell.com.mx/New_Site/Equipos/
  10. ^ "Poll on Facebook".
  11. ^ 2.2 for HTC Wildfire,
  12. ^ HTC Announcement on facebook, Android 2.2 on Wildfire is scheduled to begin rolling out this week in Europe, reaching all areas of the world by February.
  13. ^ HTC Release Froyo update
  14. ^ The Inquirer - HTC announces android 2.2 updates (for) Legend, Wildfire handsets
  15. ^ Users Vote for Froyo Update
  16. ^ TechRadar - T-Mobile starts HTC Wildfire Android 2.2 Update - retrieved 24 February 2011
  17. ^ HTCphones - HTC Wildfire 2.2 Three update now available - retrieved 24 February 2011
  18. ^ http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=762893&st=0

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