Description
Samsung Admire R720 Red (SAMSUNG-R720-LKD-RED-RB), Factory Refurbished, Cricket locked
Factory refurbished Samsung Admire R720 in Red, SKU samsung-r720-lkd-red-rb, Cricket locked, an Android 2.3 CDMA smartphone reconditioned to close-to-new working order and tested. Red was the Admire's signature color, which collectors of early prepaid Android and prop buyers look for; it has no carrier use in the US today and runs on Wi-Fi only.
The Samsung Admire SCH-R720 was Cricket's 2011 entry-level Android phone, a compact slab running Android 2.3 Gingerbread on a 3.5-inch HVGA touchscreen with a 3.2-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, microSD expansion and CDMA EV-DO data. It sold in red and grey as a prepaid smartphone for first-time Android buyers and was also offered by MetroPCS as the Admire.
This entry is identified by its SKU, SAMSUNG-R720-LKD-RED-RB: red, locked to Cricket, factory refurbished. Cricket's CDMA network no longer exists, so TG Wireless sells the Admire to collectors of early Android, prop houses, and parts buyers who want a working Gingerbread handset.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung Admire, SCH-R720 |
|---|---|
| Color | Red |
| Network status | Cricket locked |
| Operating system | Android 2.3 Gingerbread |
| Display | 3.5-inch HVGA touchscreen, 320 x 480 pixels |
| Camera | 3.2 MP |
| Carrier branding | Cricket, locked |
| Connectivity | CDMA 1xEV-DO, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS |
| Expansion | microSD slot |
| Condition | Factory refurbished per SKU suffix -RB |
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 Admire SCH-R720 is a CDMA phone built for Cricket, with no LTE and no VoLTE. Verizon retired CDMA on December 31, 2022, and Sprint's CDMA network, which also carried Cricket, Boost and Virgin traffic, closed the same year, so it gets no service on any US carrier today. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Buyers use it for collections, props, display units, parts, and offline functions. 'LKD' in the SKU means locked to Cricket. Wi-Fi still works for offline Android use.
Resale fit
- Collectors and enthusiasts of US carrier feature phones and early Android.
- Film, TV and theater prop houses dressing late-2000s and early-2010s scenes.
- Parts, batteries and display units for repair shops and retail fixtures.
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.
