Description
HTC G1 Black 4G 1700/2100, Factory Refurbished, GSM unlocked
This listing is the HTC G1 in Black, GSM Unlocked, on the 1700/2100 band set the name lists, supplied factory refurbished: reconditioned to close-to-new working order, with TG testing and grading each unit before it ships. Black is the launch color of the first Android phone, so collector shops and prop departments ask for it first. It is a 2G and 3G phone with no US service path.
The HTC G1, sold by T-Mobile as the G1 and known as the HTC Dream, is the first Android phone, released in October 2008: a 3.2-inch 320 x 480 touchscreen that slides up over a five-row QWERTY keyboard, a trackball, a 528 MHz Qualcomm processor, 192 MB of RAM, a microSD slot, a 3.15 MP camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, and a removable battery. It shipped on Android 1.0 and was updated through 1.6, with 3G on UMTS 1700/2100 (AWS) and quad-band 2G GSM.
TG Wireless sells it to collector and enthusiast shops that want the first Android device, to prop houses, and to developers and museums that keep period hardware; it has no US network use today.
Key specifications
| Model | HTC G1 / HTC Dream (2008), T-Mobile G1 |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Operating system | Android 1.0 as shipped, updated through Android 1.6 Donut |
| Display | 3.2-inch TFT touchscreen, 320 x 480 pixels |
| Keyboard | Slide-out five-row QWERTY, trackball navigation |
| Chip | Qualcomm MSM7201A, 528 MHz |
| Memory | 192 MB RAM, 256 MB storage, microSD slot |
| Camera | 3.15 MP autofocus, video recording after the Android 1.5 update |
| Battery | 1,150 mAh, removable |
| Connectivity | Quad-band 2G GSM, 3G UMTS/HSDPA 1700/2100 (AWS), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0, GPS, ExtUSB port (no 3.5 mm jack) |
| Size and weight | 117.7 x 55.7 x 17.1 mm, 158 g |
Condition: Factory Refurbished
Factory refurbished units have been reconditioned to close-to-new working order. They are not brand new and may show light signs of handling. TG tests and grades each unit before it ships. Tell your account manager whether you need units with the original box and accessories or handset-only packs; the mix varies by lot.
Network and compatibility
The G1 is a 2G GSM and 3G UMTS phone with no LTE radio; the '4G' in the listing names is not accurate, as 1700/2100 is T-Mobile's old 3G AWS band. T-Mobile retired that 3G UMTS network in 2022 and shut down 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, and the other US carriers retired 2G and 3G earlier, so the G1 gets no US voice or data service today. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are collector and museum sales, film and TV props, developer and nostalgia use over Wi-Fi, and display stock.
Resale fit
- Collector, museum, and enthusiast buyers who want the first Android phone in working order.
- Film, TV, and theater prop departments that need a 2008-era slider smartphone.
- Developers and educators who keep early Android hardware for Wi-Fi use.
- Display fixtures and parts for G1 restorations.
Ordering from TG Wireless
TG Wireless sells to the trade. Pricing is shown to approved dealer accounts, and your account manager confirms availability, quantities, and grade mix before invoicing. Orders typically ship within 24 hours of order placement by FedEx, UPS, or DHL, within the United States and internationally. TG Wireless's 12-month warranty applies, with coverage and RMA handling per your order documentation. Resellers with a valid resale certificate are not charged sales tax. The FAQ covers account setup and shipping questions.
