Description
Samsung Captivate I897 Galaxy S 1GHz 16 GB 3G Wi-Fi Bluetooth 3.0 4-inch Super AMOLED Android, Carrier Returns, AT&T
Returned through the AT&T channel and graded by TG on receipt, this Samsung Captivate I897 (Galaxy S) carries a 1ghz processor, 16GB of memory, 3G, WI-FI, Bluetooth 3.0, and a 4" Super AMOLED touchscreen running Google Android. The source listing sorts the lot as A-stock. Repair benches and exporters buy carrier-return Captivates as tested, complete AT&T units at a lower tier than refurbished stock.
Samsung's Captivate, model SGH-I897, was the AT&T member of the 2010 Galaxy S family. It carries a 4-inch Super AMOLED display, a 1 GHz processor, 16 GB of internal memory with microSD expansion, a 5 MP camera with 720p video, Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi, GPS, and 7.2 Mbps HSDPA 3G, and it ran Android 2.1 with Google services and the Android Market at launch. Its 9.9 mm body made it the thinnest Android phone of its year.
Dealers take Captivate carrier returns from TG Wireless for export to GSM and UMTS markets, for collector demand around the first Galaxy S generation, and for repair benches that need complete I897 units.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung Captivate, SGH-I897, AT&T Galaxy S (2010) |
|---|---|
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Network status | AT&T |
| Operating system | Android 2.1 Eclair as shipped |
| Display | 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen |
| Processor | 1 GHz |
| Camera | 5 MP with 720p HD video recording |
| Keyboard | On-screen QWERTY with Swype |
| Connectivity | 3G HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS |
| Thickness | 9.9 mm (0.39 inch) |
| Internal memory | 16 GB, plus microSD slot |
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 Captivate is a 2G GSM and 3G UMTS phone with no LTE and no VoLTE. US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile shut its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, so it gets no US carrier service today. AT&T branded; the name does not state unlocking, so confirm lock state with your account manager. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Abroad it registers on live GSM and UMTS networks.
Resale fit
- Export to Latin America and other markets with live GSM and UMTS networks.
- Collectors and prop houses that want an original Galaxy S in AT&T branding.
- Repair and parts dealers who want tested I897 donors for screens and boards.
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.
