Description
LG GW520 Black / Silver, Factory Refurbished, GSM unlocked
The LG GW520 in Black / Silver on this listing is Factory Refurbished and GSM unlocked, a 3G QWERTY touchscreen slider reconditioned to working order. Parts and repair dealers buy refurbished two-tone units as tested donors for keyboards, sliders, and displays, and prop houses use them as period 2009 messaging phones.
The LG GW520 is a 2009 touchscreen slider from the Cookie family, sold in some markets as the LG Calisto. It pairs a 2.8-inch 240 x 400 touchscreen with a four-row slide-out QWERTY keyboard, LG's widget interface with LiveSquare, push email and Facebook widgets, a 3 MP fixed-focus camera, FM radio with RDS, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, 40 MB of internal memory with a hot-swappable microSD slot, and quad-band 2G GSM with dual-band 3G HSDPA at 7.2 Mbps. It is a feature phone, not a smartphone platform.
TG Wireless sells the GW520 to exporters serving markets where GSM and UMTS service still operates, to collector shops that want a complete boxed LG slider, and to prop and parts buyers.
Key specifications
| Model | LG GW520 (also marketed as LG Calisto); one SKU reads GW525 |
|---|---|
| Color | Black / Silver |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Released | 2009 |
| Form factor | Touchscreen slider with four-row QWERTY keyboard |
| Display | 2.8-inch 256K-color TFT touchscreen, 240 x 400 |
| Camera | 3 MP fixed focus |
| Cellular | Quad-band GSM with dual-band 3G HSDPA (7.2 Mbps); no LTE |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, micro-USB with mass storage mode, FM radio with RDS |
| Memory | 40 MB internal; hot-swappable microSD up to 16 GB |
| Software | LG widget UI with LiveSquare, push email, Facebook widgets, office document viewer, task manager |
| Sensors | Accelerometer for auto-rotate |
| In the box (new units, as listed) | Handset, battery, battery door, stereo headset, data cable, software CD, charger, manual, LG retail box |
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 GW520 is a 2G GSM and 3G UMTS feature phone with no LTE. All US 3G networks closed in 2022 and T-Mobile retired its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, so it receives no service from any US carrier today. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are export voice and messaging where GSM and UMTS service continues, collectors building a Cookie-family set, props, and parts; confirm the 3G bands of the specific variant with your account manager for export.
Resale fit
- Exporters serving GSM and UMTS markets that still retail boxed brand-name QWERTY feature phones.
- Collector shops assembling LG Cookie-family sets in multiple colors.
- Film, TV, and photo props that need a 2009 touchscreen slider.
- Parts dealers sourcing keyboards, slider mechanisms, and displays.
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.
