Description
Motorola Milestone II A953 8 GB, Factory Refurbished, GSM unlocked
Factory refurbished Motorola A953 Milestone II GSM, listed with the RB suffix and GSM unlocked per the source: reconditioned to close-to-new working order, with 8 GB of internal storage and the five-row slide-out keyboard. Exporters who supply keyboard Androids to GSM markets and repair shops that want a tested reference unit are the buyers for it.
The Motorola Milestone II A953 is the GSM version of the 2010 DROID 2, sold in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. It carries a 3.7-inch 854 x 480 touchscreen, a slide-out five-row QWERTY keyboard, a 1 GHz TI OMAP 3630 processor, 512 MB of RAM, 8 GB of internal storage with a card slot, a 5 MP camera with flash, and Android 2.2 with MOTOBLUR, on quad-band GSM with 3G data, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS.
TG Wireless sells the A953 to exporters serving GSM and UMTS markets, to collectors of keyboard Androids, and to repair shops that need donor keyboards and screens.
Key specifications
| Model | Motorola Milestone II, A953 (GSM version of the DROID 2) |
|---|---|
| Storage | 8 GB |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Year | 2010 |
| Operating system | Android 2.2 Froyo with MOTOBLUR |
| Display | 3.7-inch touchscreen, 854 x 480 pixels |
| Keyboard | Slide-out five-row QWERTY |
| Processor | TI OMAP 3630, 1 GHz |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM, 8 GB internal, microSD slot |
| Rear camera | 5 MP with dual LED flash, 720p video |
| Connectivity | Quad-band GSM with 3G HSPA, Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth, GPS, micro-USB |
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 Motorola Milestone II A953 is a GSM/UMTS phone with 3G data and no LTE or VoLTE. US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile ended 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, so it cannot register on a US network today. 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, prop houses, parts dealers, and Wi-Fi-only use where supported.
Resale fit
- Export to markets where GSM and UMTS networks are still live and an entry Android still activates.
- Repair shops and parts dealers that need donor screens, boards, and batteries for the model.
- Collectors and prop houses that want a working early Android handset.
- Wi-Fi-only use as a media, testing, or demo device where no SIM is needed.
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.
