Description
Samsung Elevate T356 3G QWERTY, Factory Refurbished, T-Mobile branded
Factory refurbished, this Samsung Elevate T356 is the T-Mobile vertical QWERTY slider reconditioned to close-to-new working order; the listing does not state a lock status, so confirm it with your account manager. Refurbished Elevates fit exporters who want tested keyboard phones for UMTS markets and prop buyers who need a working slider.
The Samsung Elevate, model SGH-T356, is a 2010 T-Mobile messaging phone with a vertical slide-out QWERTY keyboard under a glossy two-tone shell. It has a full HTML browser, a camera, a media player, Bluetooth with internet sharing to other Bluetooth devices, and text, picture, IM, and email messaging, on a 3G UMTS radio with 2G GSM fallback. It was sold as a low-cost texting phone for T-Mobile's prepaid and youth customers.
TG Wireless sells the Elevate to exporters supplying live GSM and UMTS markets with keyboard phones, to collectors of T-Mobile's slider line, and to display and prop buyers who want a colorful QWERTY slider.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung Elevate, SGH-T356, T-Mobile (2010) |
|---|---|
| Network status | T-Mobile branded, lock state not stated |
| Form factor | Vertical slider with full QWERTY keyboard |
| Browser | Full HTML browser |
| Camera | Built-in camera with video |
| Media | Media player |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, IM, email |
| Connectivity | 3G UMTS with 2G GSM, Bluetooth with internet sharing |
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 Elevate T356 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. 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 markets where GSM and UMTS service is still live and QWERTY sliders sell.
- Collectors of T-Mobile keyboard phones.
- Display and prop units.
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.
