Description
Motorola Droid A855 3G Verizon / Pageplus, A Grade, Carrier Returns
Carrier Returns A-stock Motorola Droid A855 3G for Verizon / Pageplus: units returned through the carrier channel, tested by TG, and graded A Grade with only minor marks on the slider body. This is the grade a collector shop or a prop house wants, since the original Droid is bought for how it looks and whether it powers on, not for carrier service.
The Motorola Droid A855 is the original Droid, launched on Verizon in late 2009 as the first Android 2.0 handset. It pairs a 3.7-inch 854 x 480 touchscreen with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 5 megapixel camera with flash, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, GPS with Google Maps Navigation, and a microSD slot. The radio is Verizon CDMA/EV-DO only, with no GSM and no LTE.
At TG Wireless the A855 sells to collector and nostalgia shops as a landmark Android device, to prop houses that need the phone that launched the Droid campaign, and to parts dealers; it has no carrier use in the United States today.
Key specifications
| Model | Motorola Droid A855 (2009, Verizon) |
|---|---|
| Network status | Verizon, Page Plus |
| Form factor | Side slider with full QWERTY keyboard |
| Operating system | Android 2.0 Eclair as shipped |
| Display | 3.7-inch touchscreen, 854 x 480 pixels, auto-rotating virtual keyboard |
| Camera | 5 megapixel with flash, DVD-quality video capture |
| Memory | microSD slot (16 GB card supplied at launch) |
| Cellular | Verizon CDMA/EV-DO; no GSM, no LTE |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, GPS, micro-USB, 3.5 mm jack |
| Navigation | Google Maps Navigation (turn-by-turn) as shipped |
Condition: A Grade
A Grade (A-Stock) units are lightly used, fully tested, and working, and may show very minor nicks or scratches. Units are supplied as graded; ask your account manager about packaging (original box, accessories, or handset only) when you request a quote.
Network and compatibility
The Droid A855 is a CDMA/EV-DO-only phone. Verizon retired CDMA on December 31, 2022, and the model has no LTE, no VoLTE, and no GSM radio, so it cannot register on any US carrier and cannot be exported as a working phone for GSM markets either. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Buyers should treat it as a Wi-Fi-only device for collectors, display, props, and parts.
Resale fit
- Collector and enthusiast resale of the first Android 2.0 phone and the original Droid.
- Film, TV, and advertising prop houses needing a 2009 to 2010 Verizon smartphone.
- Repair shops and parts dealers buying donor units for displays, keyboards, and batteries.
- Wi-Fi-only offline use where a small Android device with a hardware keyboard is enough.
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.
