Description
Samsung Galaxy S4 I9506 Black 4G, Factory Refurbished, GSM unlocked
This Galaxy S4 LTE-A GT-I9506 is the Black 4G listing, Factory Refurbished and GSM unlocked. Exporters serving European carriers take it as a reconditioned LTE handset at a used-market price, and repair shops use it as a tested donor for the Snapdragon 800 board that only this S4 variant carries.
The GT-I9506 is the late-2013 LTE-Advanced revision of the Galaxy S4, sold mainly through European carriers. It swaps the Exynos chip of the I9500 for a 2.3 GHz Snapdragon 800 and adds a Category 4 LTE modem, while keeping the 5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED screen, 2 GB of RAM, the 13 MP camera, the microSD slot, and the removable 2,600 mAh battery. It is the fastest S4 variant Samsung built. TG Wireless sells it to exporters serving European and other markets whose LTE bands match, to repair shops that need Snapdragon-based S4 boards, and to resellers who want an S4 that still has an LTE radio.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE-A GT-I9506 (2013), European LTE-Advanced variant |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Operating system | Android 4.3 as shipped, updated to Android 5.0.1 |
| Display | 5.0-inch Full HD Super AMOLED, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 441 ppi |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, quad-core 2.3 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Expansion | microSD slot |
| Rear camera | 13 MP with LED flash |
| Front camera | 2 MP |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh, removable |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE (Category 4), HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, IR blaster, micro-USB |
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 I9506 has LTE, but its band set was built for European networks and it was never a US carrier model, so US activation should be treated as unlikely: VoLTE on US carriers is not assured, and without it a phone gets no US voice service now that 3G and T-Mobile's 2G are retired. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. The natural market is export to Europe and other regions where its LTE and UMTS bands match the local carriers; confirm with the carrier before buying for activations.
Resale fit
- Export to European and other GSM markets where the I9506 was originally sold and its LTE bands line up.
- Repair shops and refurbishers that need Snapdragon 800 S4 boards and displays.
- Marketplace resellers abroad who want the quickest S4 variant with a removable battery.
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.
