Description
HTC Shadow 2 II Black Wi-Fi Windows Mobile, Carrier Returns, T-Mobile / SimpleMobile
This HTC Shadow 2 II Black WI-FI Windows Mobile T-Mobile / Simplemobile slider is carrier return stock, T-Mobile branded and graded by TG on receipt; unlock status is not stated. Prop buyers and collectors who need working T-Mobile-branded units at the lowest grade, and dealers who can unlock for export, take these lots.
The HTC Shadow 2, sold by T-Mobile US in 2009 as the Shadow II, is a slider smartphone running Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional with a faster processor than the first Shadow, a 2.6-inch LCD, a spinning scroll wheel for navigation, a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth with stereo streaming, microSD expansion to 8 GB, and quad-band GSM with EDGE data. Its Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g supported T-Mobile's HotSpot Calling service for voice over Wi-Fi. T-Mobile rated it for up to 7 hours of talk time. Dealers buy the Shadow 2 from TG Wireless in new, carrier return, and factory refurbished grades for collectors of T-Mobile and Windows Mobile hardware, props, and export to GSM markets.
Key specifications
| Model | HTC Shadow 2 (T-Mobile Shadow II) slider |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Network status | T-Mobile / SimpleMobile branded |
| Operating system | Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional |
| Display | 2.6-inch color LCD |
| Navigation | Spinning scroll wheel |
| Camera | 2 MP with video |
| Cellular | Quad-band GSM with EDGE; no 3G |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g with T-Mobile HotSpot Calling, Bluetooth with stereo streaming |
| Memory card | microSD up to 8 GB |
| Talk time | Up to 7 hours rated |
| Software | Word and Excel editing, HTML email, instant messaging, Fave 5 |
Condition: Carrier Returns
Carrier return units come back through a carrier channel and are tested and graded by TG on receipt. Expect a mix of open-box and lightly handled units; cosmetics and packaging are confirmed per lot by your account manager.
Network and compatibility
The Shadow 2 is a 2G GSM-only phone with EDGE. US 3G was retired in 2022 and T-Mobile ended 2G GSM service on August 3, 2026, so it has no US cellular service; T-Mobile's Wi-Fi HotSpot Calling service has also ended. Lock state varies by member, with some units GSM unlocked and others T-Mobile branded; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are export to GSM markets, collectors, props, and offline or Wi-Fi use.
Resale fit
- Collectors of T-Mobile-era Windows Mobile sliders, especially new units.
- Film, TV, and display props from 2009.
- Export to GSM markets where unlocked 2G smartphones still find buyers.
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.
