Description
LG VS660 Vortex Violet 3G Wi-Fi Android 2.2 touchscreen, Carrier Returns, Verizon / Page Plus
Violet is the finish on this LG VS660 Vortex, a carrier-return lot from the Verizon and Page Plus channel sold as A-stock and graded by TG Wireless on receipt, with the 3G, Wi-Fi, 3-megapixel camera, and Virtual Swype Android 2.2 setup the name lists. Collectors and set dressers who want the less common purple Vortex take this variant over the black.
The LG Vortex VS660 was Verizon's entry-level Android phone for late 2010: Android 2.2 Froyo on a 3.2-inch touchscreen with a virtual keyboard and Swype input, a 3.2 MP camera and camcorder, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, a 2 GB microSD card in the box, and a 3G Mobile Hotspot that shared the CDMA connection with up to five devices. Bing Maps and Search, Skype Mobile, and DivX playback came preloaded. It was a first-smartphone handset, sold cheap on contract and through Page Plus.
TG Wireless sells the Vortex to prop houses, collectors, and parts dealers, since the CDMA network it was built for is gone and the phone cannot be activated in the US.
Key specifications
| Model | LG VS660 Vortex, Android smartphone for Verizon (2010) |
|---|---|
| Color | Violet |
| Network status | Verizon |
| Operating system | Android 2.2 Froyo |
| Display | 3.2-inch touchscreen with virtual QWERTY and Swype |
| Camera | 3.2 MP with video capture |
| Network | CDMA 3G (Verizon) with 3G Mobile Hotspot for up to five devices |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS with VZ Navigator option |
| Memory | 2 GB microSD card preinstalled, expandable to 32 GB |
| Software | Bing Maps and Search, Skype Mobile, DivX certified, seven home screens |
| Battery life | Up to 7.5 hours talk time |
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 Vortex is a CDMA 3G Android phone with no LTE radio. Verizon shut down its CDMA network on December 31, 2022, and Page Plus went with it, so the VS660 gets no voice or data service on any US carrier today. Lock state is listed per unit; see the network status line in the table. The phone still works over Wi-Fi as a small Android 2.2 device for offline apps, and it suits collectors, props, and parts rather than activation.
Resale fit
- Prop houses and set dressers who need early Android touchscreens that power on and look period-correct.
- Collectors and enthusiasts building early Android and Verizon collections.
- Parts dealers sourcing LG VS660 batteries, screens, and housings.
- Developers and hobbyists who want a Wi-Fi-only Android 2.2 device for legacy testing.
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.
