Description
Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G I9250, Factory Refurbished, GSM unlocked
Factory refurbished Samsung Galaxy Nexus GT-I9250 handsets, GSM unlocked, listed as Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G I9250. Each unit is reconditioned to close-to-new working order. This is the HSPA+ Nexus with stock Android, so the buyers are collectors, developers, and prop houses who want the original Ice Cream Sandwich phone, plus exporters to markets where GSM/UMTS service remains; it has no LTE for US use.
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-I9250) is the Google-branded phone that launched Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in late 2011: a 4.65-inch 1280 x 720 Super AMOLED screen with a slight curve, a 1.2 GHz dual-core TI OMAP 4460, 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB of storage, a 5 MP camera with zero shutter lag and 1080p video, a 1.3 MP front camera, NFC, and a 1,750 mAh battery, with on-screen buttons and stock Android updated directly by Google. The I9250 is the GSM/HSPA+ version, which is what the 4G in the listing name refers to. TG Wireless supplies it to collectors and developers who want a reference Nexus, to prop buyers, and to exporters to GSM/UMTS markets; it has no LTE for US service.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung Galaxy Nexus, GT-I9250 (GSM/HSPA+), late 2011 |
|---|---|
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Operating system | Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich at launch; updated by Google through Android 4.3 |
| Display | 4.65-inch Super AMOLED, 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Processor | Texas Instruments OMAP 4460, dual-core 1.2 GHz |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM; 16 GB internal (a 32 GB variant was sold in some regions); no microSD slot |
| Cameras | 5 MP rear with LED flash, zero shutter lag, panorama, 1080p video; 1.3 MP front |
| Battery | 1,750 mAh, removable |
| Connectivity | GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA+ (no LTE), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, NFC, GPS, micro-USB with MHL |
| Design | Buttonless front, contoured glass, on-screen navigation keys |
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 Galaxy Nexus I9250 is a GSM/UMTS phone with HSPA+ data and no LTE radio; the 4G in its listing name refers to HSPA+. All US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile closed its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, so it gets no cellular service on any US carrier today; see the network status line in the table for this listing's lock state. Wi-Fi works normally. Realistic uses are export to markets where GSM or UMTS service is still live, developer and collector sales, and props.
Resale fit
- Collectors and Android enthusiasts who want the reference Ice Cream Sandwich device, with its stock software and unlockable bootloader.
- Developers and training labs that need a Google-updated Android 4.x test handset.
- Prop and set-dressing rentals needing an early-2010s Android phone with a clean, logo-light face.
- Export to markets where GSM/UMTS service is still live.
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.
