Description
Motorola Milestone A853 Black Android 2.2 3G, Carrier Returns, GSM unlocked
Carrier Returns of the black Motorola Milestone A853, the Keyboard slider with a 3.7" Touchscreen, Android 2.2, 3G, WI-FI, and a 5-megapixel camera, GSM Unlocked and graded by TG Wireless on receipt. Repair shops buying donors for Droid and Milestone repairs, and prop houses that need working sliders at the lowest tier, take these lots.
The Motorola Milestone A853 is the 2009 GSM/UMTS version of the original Droid, sold unlocked and through carriers outside the United States. It pairs a slide-out QWERTY keyboard with a 3.7-inch 854 x 480 multitouch display, a 5 MP camera with dual LED flash and video recording, GPS with MOTONAV turn-by-turn directions, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a microSD slot. At 13.7 mm it was the thinnest QWERTY slider of its day, and this listing's units run Android 2.2.
Collectors, prop houses, and repair shops are the TG Wireless buyers now that 3G service is gone in the US; export resellers in 3G GSM markets also take unlocked Milestones for buyers who want a keyboard Android phone.
Key specifications
| Model | Motorola Milestone A853, 2009 (GSM version of the Droid) |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Operating system | Android 2.2 (per listing) |
| Display | 3.7-inch 854 x 480 multitouch with pinch-to-zoom |
| Keyboard | Slide-out full QWERTY, 13.7 mm body |
| Rear camera | 5 MP with dual LED flash, video recording |
| Connectivity | GSM/UMTS 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS with MOTONAV |
| Memory | microSD slot |
| Box contents as sold new | Battery, battery door, charger, data cable, stereo headset, user guide, retail box |
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 Milestone A853 is a GSM/UMTS 3G phone without LTE. US carriers shut down 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile retired 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, so it cannot get US service. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Unlocked units work on GSM/UMTS networks abroad where 3G remains live, subject to the band match for the destination market, and the phone runs on Wi-Fi as an Android 2.2 device for collectors and demo use.
Resale fit
- Collector shops that want the GSM Milestone counterpart to the original Droid.
- Export resellers for GSM/UMTS markets where 3G service continues.
- Repair shops sourcing keyboards, sliders, and displays shared with the Droid A855.
- Prop and display buyers who need a 2009 to 2010 Android slider.
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.
