What the Critics Are Saying...
- GSMArena team, GSMArenaWhen the HTC Explorer was announced our first thought was "Nothing we haven't seen. Next one please" but we admit we were wrong. The 600MHz processor did much better than expected - the chipset is much better than what the Wildfire S had. The Explorer particularly impressed us when it handled Flash...
- Paul Briden, Know Your MobileSo what did we think of the HTC Explorer? Well, it's not a bad phone at all actually, for an average price of £150 it's relatively inexpensive and, provided you aren't after high-end gaming and intensive media capabilities it delivers decent enough performance. The HTC Explorer is a great device for...
- Leigh Geary, CoolsmartphoneThe Explorer is a great start for people looking to buy a new phone, “smart” or not. You can download apps from the Android Market and heck, that CPU doesn’t really impact performance much at all. I’m a little puzzled how it fits into the HTC catalogue – after all the Wildfire S is still a very good...
- Ian Morris, Pocket-lintThis might not be a phone for power-Android users, but it's a likable enough handset for most use. It will certainly appeal to those who want a phone that can do more than their old Nokia thing that they haven't upgraded for years, and it should do so without scaring anyone making the switch. HTC h...
- Dave Oliver, The RegisterThe advantage of a relatively low-powered screen and processor is that the modest 1230mAh battery should be able to go a few times round the block without a recharge and sure enough, this one gave a little over two days of consistent use. Indeed, the HTC Explorer covers just about all the smartphone...
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Common Questions
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HTC backs up the Explorer with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your Explorer has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact HTC support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find HTC's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
Resources
Manuals / User Guides
- HTC Explorer Manual (PDF)
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