Description
LG Shine KM501 Black, New, GSM unlocked
This listing is the LG Shine KM501 Black GSM Unlocked Cellphone, brand new, a metal-backed music slider with dedicated music keys, FM radio, a 3.5 mm jack, a 2 MP camera, and tri-band GSM 900/1800/1900. It ships with the battery, USB cable, stereo headset, software CD, travel charger, and manual, which is why collector shops and exporters serving 900/1800 GSM markets ask for it over loose units. The KM501 has no US carrier service.
The LG KM501 is a 2008 music-focused slider in the Shine family with a metal back, a black and red color scheme, dedicated music keys, a 3.5 mm headset jack, FM radio, and Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP stereo streaming. It has a 2-inch 240 x 320 TFT display, a 2 MP camera with flash and video recording, 42 MB of internal memory plus a microSD slot for cards up to 4 GB, and tri-band GSM 900/1800/1900 with GPRS and EDGE data.
TG Wireless sells the KM501 new and GSM unlocked to exporters in 900/1800 GSM markets and to collector and prop buyers who want an LG Shine with the full accessory kit.
Key specifications
| Model | LG Shine KM501 (2008) |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Form factor | Slider with metal back; black and red finish |
| Display | 2-inch TFT, 240 x 320 pixels, 260K colors |
| Camera | 2 MP with flash, digital zoom, and video recording |
| Music | Dedicated music keys, equalizer, background play, FM radio, 3.5 mm jack; up to 29 hours music playback as rated |
| Memory | 42 MB internal; microSD up to 4 GB |
| Network | Tri-band GSM 900/1800/1900 with GPRS and EDGE; no 3G or LTE |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, USB sync cable |
| Battery (as rated) | Up to 3 hours talk time, 250 hours standby |
| Size | 101.5 x 48 x 15 mm closed |
| Box contents (as listed) | Handset, Li-ion battery, USB sync cable, stereo hands-free headset, software CD, travel charger, user manual |
Condition: New
Brand new units in the original box with the original in-box accessories as listed. Nothing has been activated or reconditioned. If your channel needs sealed retail packaging rather than open-box new, say so when you request a quote so the account manager can confirm how the lot is packed.
Network and compatibility
The KM501 is a tri-band GSM 2G phone on 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz, with no 3G or LTE. It lacks the 850 MHz band, so even before the shutdowns it had patchy US coverage; with T-Mobile's 2G network closed on August 3, 2026, it has no US carrier service at all. It is GSM unlocked; see the network status line in the table. Its bands match 2G networks across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America, which is where exporters sell it.
Resale fit
- Exporters supplying 900/1800 GSM markets where a music slider with a 3.5 mm jack still sells.
- Collector and retro-tech shops that want a boxed LG Shine with its full accessory kit.
- Prop houses and display buyers who need a late-2000s slider that photographs well.
- Parts stock for shops that service LG Shine sliders abroad.
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.
