Description
Samsung Memoir T929 3G 8-megapixel Touchscreen, Factory Refurbished, T-Mobile branded, GSM unlocked
Here the Samsung Memoir T929 3G 8-megapixel touchscreen comes Factory Refurbished and GSM unlocked, reconditioned to working order rather than like-new. Exporters supplying 2G GSM markets and prop buyers who need a working touchscreen handset take the refurbished grade for the lower entry cost, while the camera module and display also make it a useful donor unit.
The Samsung Memoir T929 was T-Mobile's camera-first touchscreen phone of 2009: an 8 megapixel sensor with a Xenon flash, 16x digital zoom, and six shooting modes on the back of a 3-inch touchscreen running TouchWiz. It added assisted GPS, Bluetooth stereo audio, microSD expansion to 16 GB, and 3G HSDPA on T-Mobile's AWS spectrum, with quoted talk time up to 5.5 hours.
TG Wireless sells the Memoir to collectors of early camera phones, to exporters serving GSM and UMTS markets where a quad-band Samsung touchscreen still finds buyers, and to prop and parts customers. Its US network life ended with the 2022 3G shutdown and the 2026 T-Mobile 2G retirement.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung Memoir, SGH-T929, T-Mobile (2009) |
|---|---|
| Network status | T-Mobile branded, GSM unlocked |
| Form factor | Touchscreen candybar, TouchWiz interface |
| Display | 3-inch touchscreen |
| Rear camera | 8 megapixel with Xenon flash, 16x digital zoom, video capture |
| Location | Assisted GPS |
| Memory card | microSD, up to 16 GB |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth with stereo audio streaming |
| Cellular | GSM 850/900/1800/1900; UMTS/HSDPA 1700/2100 (AWS) |
| Talk time | Up to 5.5 hours (manufacturer figure) |
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 Memoir T929 is a 2G GSM and 3G UMTS phone with no LTE, so it gets no service on US carriers today: all three national carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile shut down 2G GSM on August 3, 2026. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Its quad-band GSM radio works on 2G networks abroad, but its 3G radio is AWS 1700/2100 only, which few foreign networks use, so export buyers should plan on 2G data speeds.
Resale fit
- Collectors and enthusiasts who want the 8 megapixel Xenon-flash camera phone from T-Mobile's 2009 lineup.
- Export to 2G GSM markets where a Samsung touchscreen with a strong camera still moves at entry prices.
- Prop and photo-shoot use where a late-2000s touchscreen phone that powers on is needed.
- Repair shops stocking donor units for T929 screens, housings, and camera modules.
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.
