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{{Short description|Smartphone released in 2012}}
{{Infobox mobile phone
| name          = HTC One V
| codename      = htc-primou
| logo          = HTC_One_V_logo.svg
| logosize      = 250px
| image         =HTC One V T320e with Hami apps coupon from Senao 20120616.jpg
| imagesize     = 250
| alt           = 
| caption       =An image of the HTC One V 
| brand         = HTC
| manufacturer  = HTC Corporation
| series        = [[Engineering:HTC One series|HTC One]]
| carrier       = 
| networks      =
| released      = <!-- {{Start date and age|2012|04?|DD?}} -->
| price         = <!-- Full price at initial release. -->
| available     = 
| discontinued  = <!-- {{End date|201?|MM|DD}} -->
| predecessor   = [[Engineering:HTC Legend|HTC Legend]]
| related       = [[Engineering:HTC One X|HTC One X]], [[Engineering:HTC One S|HTC One S]]
| type          = [[Engineering:Smartphone|Smartphone]]
| form          = Slate
| size          = {{convert|120.3|mm|in|abbr=on}} H <br />{{convert|59.7|mm|in|abbr=on}} W <br />{{convert|9.2|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| weight        = {{convert|115|g|oz|1|abbr=on}}
| os            = [[Software:Android (operating system)|Android]] 4.0.3 with [[Software:HTC Sense|HTC Sense]] 4.0, unofficially upgradeable to Android 4.4 (CDMA) and Android 6.0 (GSM) via custom ROM 
| soc           = [[Company:Qualcomm|Qualcomm]] Snapdragon S255
| cpu           = 1 GHz single-core [[Company:Qualcomm|Qualcomm]] Scorpion
| gpu           = [[Company:Qualcomm|Qualcomm]] Adreno 205
| memory        = 512 [[Megabyte|MB]] [[Random-access memory|RAM]]
| storage       = 4 GB
| memory_card   = [[Engineering:MicroSD|microSD]] up to 32 GB
| battery       = 1500 mAh Li-ion
| input         = Multi-touch capacitive [[Engineering:Touchscreen|touchscreen]], proximity sensor, [[Low-key lighting|ambient light]] sensor, 3-axis [[Physics:Accelerometer|accelerometer]]
| display       = {{convert|3.7|in|mm|abbr=on}} 480×800 pixels, Super IPS LCD2 [252ppi]
| ext_display   =
| rear_camera   = 5 MP + autofocus, LED flash
| front_camera  = No
| media_formats =
| ringtone      =
| connectivity  = {{Plainlist|
* [[2G|2G]]: 850 900 1800 1900 MHz
* [[3G|3G]]: 850 900 1900 2100 MHz
* HSDPA: 14.4 Mbps
* [[Wi-Fi]]: 802.11b/g/n
* [[Bluetooth]]: [[Bluetooth#Bluetooth v4.0|v4.0]] with aptX® enabled
}}
| other         =
| sar           = 0.87 W/kg
| hac           =
| references    =
| carriers      = Virgin Mobile USA, Telus Mobility, Bell Mobility
Sim           = regular 
}}

The '''HTC One V''' is a smartphone designed and manufactured by [[Company:HTC|HTC]] as part of the ''[[Engineering:HTC One series|HTC One]]'' series which runs [[Engineering:Android version history#v4.0.3|Android 4.0.3]] with an [[Software:HTC Sense|HTC Sense 4.0]] overlay. This phone is constructed from an aluminum unibody.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/250682/handson_with_htcs_hot_new_android_smartphones_quadcore_one_x_and_siblings.html |title=Hands-On With HTC's Hot New Android Smartphones: Quad-Core One X and Siblings |access-date=1 April 2012 |archive-date=4 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120704200030/http://www.pcworld.com/article/250682/handson_with_htcs_hot_new_android_smartphones_quadcore_one_x_and_siblings.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> Its design resembles the [[Engineering:HTC Legend|HTC Legend]] released in 2010. It features a 5-megapixel camera, 3.7-inch touchscreen (480×800 resolution), 512 MB RAM, a 1&nbsp;GHz processor, and Beats audio. Officially announced by HTC on 26 February 2012, the HTC One V was released on 26 April 2012 in the UK.<ref name=release>{{cite web |url=http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/02/26/clove-opens-up-pre-orders-for-htcs-one-x-one-s-and-one-v-due-for-launch-in-april/ |title=Clove UK Opens Up Pre-Orders For HTC's One X, One S, And One V (Due For Launch in April) |last=Spradlin |first=Liam |date=26 February 2012 |work=Android Police |publisher=Artem Russakovskii |access-date=28 February 2012 |archive-date=1 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120301112941/http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/02/26/clove-opens-up-pre-orders-for-htcs-one-x-one-s-and-one-v-due-for-launch-in-april/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

In December 2012, HTC announced that the One V would not get an upgrade to Android 4.1.<ref name=android41>{{cite web |url=http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2224379/htc-one-v-wont-get-android-41-jelly-bean |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121116000311/http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2224379/htc-one-v-wont-get-android-41-jelly-bean |url-status=unfit |archive-date=16 November 2012 |title=HTC One V won't get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean}}</ref> Still, in early 2013, independent ROM developers produced several ports of Android 4.1 and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean for the HTC One V, including Shpongle-Evervolv<ref name=Shpongle4.2>{{cite web |url=http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230656 |title=HTC One V Original Android Development – [4.2.2] SHPONGLE |date=11 April 2013 |access-date=2 October 2013 |archive-date=16 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116082914/http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230656 |url-status=live }}</ref> and [[Software:Paranoid Android|Paranoid Android]].<ref name=ParanoidAndroid4.2>{{cite web |url=http://www.idroidspace.com/jelly-bean-4-2-2-paranoid-android-custom-rom-for-htc-one-v/ |title=Jelly Bean 4.2.2 Paranoid Android Custom ROM for HTC One V |access-date=2 October 2013 |archive-date=28 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928211118/https://www.idroidspace.com/jelly-bean-4-2-2-paranoid-android-custom-rom-for-htc-one-v/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Camera ==
The 5 [[Pixel#Megapixel|megapixel]] camera has an [[Astronomy:Aperture|aperture]] of f2.0, a 28&nbsp;mm lens with a [[Engineering:Back-illuminated sensor|BSI sensor]]. The camera is capable of autofocus and includes a LED flash, as well as video recording in 720p. Images taken by the camera are processed by HTC's ImageChip, and includes ImageSense, a set of software tools that add functionality to the camera. This added functionality includes the ability to take HDR photos, improves performance in low-light situations, and allows the shooting of slow-motion video.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.htc.com/www/htc-sense/camera/ |title=HTC ImageSense – HTC Sense Features |access-date=26 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512025634/http://www.htc.com/www/htc-sense/camera/ |archive-date=12 May 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The One V does not feature a front-mounted camera.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_one_v-4575.php |title=HTC One V – Full phone specifications |access-date=26 July 2012 |archive-date=27 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120727235252/http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_one_v-4575.php |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Reception ==
The HTC One V has received relatively positive reviews from various prominent technology sites.
Jamie Keene from ''The Verge'' praised the One V's design and durability, but was let down by the low-end specifications. Overall, the smartphone received a fairly positive score of 7.1 out of 10.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2012/4/18/2950522/htc-one-v-review |title=HTC One V review – The Verge |date=18 April 2012 |access-date=31 August 2017 |archive-date=11 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170611220715/https://www.theverge.com/2012/4/18/2950522/htc-one-v-review |url-status=live }}</ref>
Mat Smith from [[Software:Engadget|Engadget]] shared similar opinions, but his main criticism was given to the phone's lower-end [[Company:Qualcomm|Qualcomm]] processor. Nevertheless, he lauded the rest of the device citing it as an inexpensive phone that could handle almost all day to day tasks.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/2012/04/13/htc-one-v-review/ |title=HTC One V review – Engadget |access-date=29 August 2017 |archive-date=22 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171122112827/https://www.engadget.com/2012/04/13/htc-one-v-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Availability ==
The HTC One V launched in India on 9 April 2012 with {{INRConvert|19999}} as the suggested retail price.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mrpinindia.in/htc-one-v-price-in-india/ |title=HTC One V price in India |access-date=14 April 2012 |archive-date=19 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419131358/http://www.mrpinindia.in/htc-one-v-price-in-india/ |url-status=live }}</ref> From 10 May it is available for {{INRConvert|16800}} in some online shops.

In Canada, the device is available on Bell Mobility, Telus Mobility, Virgin Mobile and Koodo Mobile.<ref name="Syrup">{{cite web | url=http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/04/22/bell-htc-one-v-launching-may-3rd/#comment-233374 | title=Bell HTC One V launching May 3rd | last1=Hardy | first1=Ian | date=22 April 2012 | access-date=2012-04-22 | archive-date=25 April 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425010718/http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/04/22/bell-htc-one-v-launching-may-3rd/#comment-233374 | url-status=live }}</ref>

In the United States, Virgin Mobile USA sells a CDMA variant of this device for $150 contract-free.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.virginmobileusa.com/cell-phones/htc-one-v-phone.jsp |title=Virgin Mobile USA official site |access-date=28 June 2012 |archive-date=1 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120701012724/http://www.virginmobileusa.com/cell-phones/htc-one-v-phone.jsp |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Company:U.S. Cellular|U.S. Cellular]] also sells a CDMA version which is available for $129 upon signing a contract.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.uscellular.com/uscellular/cell-phones/showPhoneDetails.jsp?productId=prod1760155&phone-selector-compared1=&phone-selector-compared-prepaid-sku1=&phone-selector-compared-contract-sku1=&phone-selector-compared2=&phone-selector-compared-prepaid-sku2=&phone-selector-compared-contract-sku2=&phone-selector-compared3=&phone-selector-compared-prepaid-sku3=&phone-selector-compared-contract-sku3=&phone-selector-type=contract&phone-selector-category=phone-selector-android&phone-selector-price=&phone-selector-camera=0.0%2C100&phone-selector-styles=phone-style-Bar%2Cphone-style-Flip%2Cphone-style-Slider&phone-selector-brands=BlackBerry%C2%AE%2CHTC%2CHuawei%2CLG%2CMotorola%2CPantech%2CSamsung&phone-sort-options=1 |title=U.S. Cellular Website |access-date=7 July 2012 |archive-date=7 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131107073507/http://www.uscellular.com/uscellular/cell-phones/showPhoneDetails.jsp?productId=prod1760155&phone-selector-compared1=&phone-selector-compared-prepaid-sku1=&phone-selector-compared-contract-sku1=&phone-selector-compared2=&phone-selector-compared-prepaid-sku2=&phone-selector-compared-contract-sku2=&phone-selector-compared3=&phone-selector-compared-prepaid-sku3=&phone-selector-compared-contract-sku3=&phone-selector-type=contract&phone-selector-category=phone-selector-android&phone-selector-price=&phone-selector-camera=0.0%2C100&phone-selector-styles=phone-style-Bar%2Cphone-style-Flip%2Cphone-style-Slider&phone-selector-brands=BlackBerry%C2%AE%2CHTC%2CHuawei%2CLG%2CMotorola%2CPantech%2CSamsung&phone-sort-options=1 |url-status=dead }}</ref> 
On 5 September 2012, Cricket Wireless [[Engineering:Mobile virtual network operator|MVNO]] RadioShack No Contract Wireless service began selling the One V, Cricket itself also began selling it a couple of weeks later. Cricket's and RadioShack's One V are both compatible with the Muve Music service.

In Australia, the device is available on the Optus network.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/07/htc-one-v-lands-at-optus/ |title=HTC One V Lands At Optus {{!}} Gizmodo |date=12 July 2012 |access-date=26 July 2012 |archive-date=15 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120715021600/http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/07/htc-one-v-lands-at-optus/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

In the United States, GSM versions with custom "Ninja Networks" logos and OS were given out for use as a ticket to the "Ninja Party" with the NinjaTel Van during DEF CON 20 in July 2012.

== References ==
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== External links ==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20130908051804/http://www.htc.com/www/smartphones/htc-one-v/ Official HTC page]

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