Description
LG Optimus Thrive P506 Blue Android 2.2 3G Wi-Fi 3.15 Megapixel, Factory Refurbished, AT&T branded, GSM unlocked
Factory Refurbished and blue, this LG Optimus Thrive P506 (listed as Anroid 2.2) is the AT&T GoPhone Android with 3G, Wi-Fi, and the 3.15-megapixel camera, sold GSM unlocked. The blue housing is the version collector shops and prop buyers ask for, and exporters take it for UMTS markets where a small AT&T-band Android still activates.
The LG Thrive P506 is AT&T's 2011 prepaid Android, the GoPhone version of the LG Phoenix: Android 2.2 on a 3.2-inch tempered-glass capacitive touchscreen with a 3.2-megapixel autofocus camera and camcorder, 3G data, Wi-Fi, Exchange email support, a social network message key, FM radio, and a microSD slot for cards up to 32 GB. It was built for no-contract activation, so most units were sold at a low ticket in large numbers.
TG Wireless sells the Thrive refurbished to exporters who place small Androids in UMTS markets with AT&T-compatible bands, to collector and prop buyers, and to parts dealers who need donors for this common model.
Key specifications
| Model | LG Thrive P506 (AT&T GoPhone) |
|---|---|
| Color | Blue |
| Network status | AT&T branded, GSM unlocked |
| Operating system | Android 2.2 (Froyo) |
| Display | 3.2-inch tempered glass capacitive touchscreen |
| Rear camera | 3.2 megapixel autofocus with camcorder, 4x zoom |
| Connectivity | 3G (UMTS/HSDPA), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, FM radio |
| Gmail, POP3/IMAP, Microsoft Exchange | |
| Memory card | microSD up to 32 GB |
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 Thrive P506 is a GSM/UMTS phone with 3G data and no LTE or VoLTE. All three US national carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile ended 2G GSM service on August 3, 2026, so it no longer registers for calls or data on a US network. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Buyers move it into export markets where GSM or UMTS is still live, to collectors and prop houses, to parts dealers, and to Wi-Fi-only use.
Resale fit
- Export to markets where GSM or UMTS service is still live and an early Android phone sells at a low ticket.
- Collector and retro-tech shops that stock working early-2010s LG Android handsets.
- Wi-Fi-only use: kiosks, test benches, and app developers who need a period Android build.
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.
