Description
HTC Thunderbolt 4G LTE Verizon, Factory Refurbished
This HTC Thunderbolt 4G LTE Verizon unit is Factory Refurbished: reconditioned to close-to-new working order, tested, and not sold as cosmetically perfect. Repair benches and parts dealers take refurbished ThunderBolts as complete donors for Super LCD panels, kickstand housings, and boards, and prop buyers use them where a working screen matters more than box condition.
The HTC ThunderBolt was Verizon's first 4G LTE smartphone in March 2011: a 4.3-inch WVGA Super LCD, a 1 GHz Snapdragon MSM8655, 768 MB of RAM, an 8 MP camera with 720p video, a front camera, a kickstand, and Android 2.2 with HTC Sense, later updated to 4.0. It paired LTE data with CDMA voice and shipped with a 32 GB microSD card.
TG Wireless offers the ThunderBolt to collectors who want the first LTE phone in the US, to prop buyers, and to repair and parts benches, since the phone no longer has a carrier that will activate it.
Key specifications
| Model | HTC ThunderBolt, ADR6400L, Verizon Wireless |
|---|---|
| Network status | Verizon |
| Released | March 2011 |
| Operating system | Android 2.2 Froyo with HTC Sense as shipped, updatable to Android 4.0 |
| Display | 4.3-inch Super LCD, 800 x 480 pixels, Gorilla Glass |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8655, 1 GHz |
| Memory | 768 MB RAM, microSD slot (32 GB card included as sold) |
| Rear camera | 8 MP autofocus, dual LED flash, 720p video |
| Front camera | 1.3 MP |
| Connectivity | Verizon 4G LTE (band 13), CDMA 1xRTT/EV-DO Rev. A, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS, mobile hotspot |
| Design | Built-in kickstand |
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 ThunderBolt carries Verizon LTE for data but handles voice over CDMA and has no VoLTE. Verizon retired CDMA on December 31, 2022, and no longer activates the model, so it gets no US voice service and, in practice, no data service either. Realistic uses are collectors, film and TV props, parts and display units, and Wi-Fi or offline use. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table.
Resale fit
- Collectors who want the first Verizon LTE smartphone, ideally with the kickstand intact.
- Film and TV prop buyers who need a 2011 Verizon Android handset.
- Repair shops and parts dealers that use complete ThunderBolt donors for screens and housings.
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.
