Description
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 T889 16 GB White 4G LTE (listed), Factory Refurbished, T-Mobile branded, GSM unlocked
Factory refurbished and tested and graded by TG, this white Samsung Note 2 T889 is listed as the 4G LTE T-Mobile unit, GSM unlocked and reconditioned to close-to-new working order; note that the T889 hardware is HSPA+ rather than LTE. Repair shops, marketplace sellers, and exporters who want a tested Note II below new pricing are the buyers.
The Galaxy Note II of late 2012 established the large-screen, S Pen format: a 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED display at 720 x 1280, a 1.6 GHz quad-core Exynos 4412, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of storage with microSD expansion, an 8 MP rear camera, a 1.9 MP front camera, a removable 3,100 mAh battery, and Android 4.1 with Multi Window and Air View. The SGH-T889 is the T-Mobile version, built for HSPA+ at up to 42 Mbps.
TG Wireless supplies it new and graded in black and white to exporters serving GSM markets where HSPA still runs, to S Pen collectors, and to repair shops that keep Note II donors for screens and digitizers.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung Galaxy Note II SGH-T889 (T-Mobile) |
|---|---|
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Color | White |
| Network status | T-Mobile branded, GSM unlocked |
| Operating system | Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with TouchWiz as shipped |
| Display | 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED, 720 x 1280, 16:9 |
| Processor | 1.6 GHz quad-core Samsung Exynos 4412 |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM; 16 GB internal, microSD slot |
| Rear camera | 8 MP with flash, HD video |
| Front camera | 1.9 MP |
| Battery | 3,100 mAh, removable |
| Stylus | S Pen with Air View and Multi Window software |
| Data | HSPA+ up to 42 Mbps on T-Mobile bands |
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 T889 is a GSM and HSPA+ handset; T-Mobile marketed HSPA+ as 4G, but this model does not carry LTE or VoLTE. With US 3G retired in 2022 and T-Mobile 2G GSM closed on August 3, 2026, it gets no voice or data service on US carriers. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are export to markets where GSM/UMTS networks remain live and the T-Mobile band set (including AWS 1700/2100) is supported, Wi-Fi-only use as a stylus tablet-phone, collectors, and parts.
Resale fit
- Export to GSM/UMTS markets that support the T-Mobile AWS band set.
- Repair shops and parts suppliers that need Note II screens, digitizers, and S Pens.
- Collectors and marketplace sellers of the first mainstream S Pen phablet.
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.
