Description
Samsung S5230 Black, Factory Refurbished, GSM unlocked
Factory Refurbished Samsung S5230 in Black, GSM unlocked, reconditioned to working order with the same 3.0-inch touchscreen, 3 megapixel camera, and music features as the new units. The refurbished grade is the one exporters take for price-sensitive 2G markets and the one prop houses pick when the phone only has to power on and look right.
The Samsung S5230, sold as the Star in most markets and the Tocco Lite in the UK, was one of the best-selling touchscreen feature phones of 2009. It packs a 3.0-inch 262K-color WQVGA LCD, a 3 megapixel camera with Smile Shot, an MP3 player with DNSe sound and FM radio with RDS, widgets, and the Jasmine browser into a 104 x 53 x 11.9 mm body. It is a 2G GSM phone with no 3G.
TG Wireless moves the S5230 to exporters serving GSM markets where a cheap full-touch Samsung still activates, to collectors of the Star line, and to prop and parts buyers, in several colors and in new or refurbished grade.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung S5230 Star / Tocco Lite, GT-S5230 (2009) |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Form factor | Full-touch candybar, TouchWiz widgets |
| Display | 3.0-inch LCD, WQVGA, 262K colors |
| Camera | 3 megapixel with Smile Shot and on-device photo editing |
| Audio | MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player, DNSe, FM radio with RDS, music recognition |
| Browser | Jasmine full browser |
| Cellular | 2G GSM only, no 3G or LTE |
| Size | 104 x 53 x 11.9 mm |
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 S5230 is a 2G GSM phone with no 3G or LTE radio, so it has no service path on US carriers: 3G retirements in 2022 did not affect it, but T-Mobile's shutdown of 2G GSM on August 3, 2026 removed the last network it could register on. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Abroad, it still works wherever 2G GSM voice and EDGE data remain live, and its media player, camera, and FM radio run without a SIM.
Resale fit
- Export distributors supplying prepaid retail in Africa, South Asia, and Latin America where 2G GSM remains in service and the Star name is known.
- Collectors and enthusiasts who want the S5230 in its original colors, new in box where available.
- Prop, display, and photo-shoot use for a 2009 touchscreen phone that powers on.
- Repair shops stocking donor units for touch panels and housings.
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.
