Description
Samsung Strive A687 Black 3G AT&T, Carrier Returns, GSM unlocked
Samsung Strive A687 in Black, AT&T's 3G QWERTY slider, GSM unlocked, sold as carrier returns, handsets that came back through a carrier channel and were tested and graded by TG on receipt. Black Strives in tested lots suit exporters who supply keyboard phones to prepaid retailers in live-GSM markets and parts dealers who want working donors.
AT&T launched the Samsung Strive SGH-A687 in 2010 as a Quick Messaging Device: a compact vertical slider whose screen drops down to reveal a backlit full QWERTY keyboard for texting, instant messaging, mobile email and AT&T Social Net updates from Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. It carries a 2-megapixel autofocus camera, GPS for AT&T Navigator, Video Share calling and 3G HSDPA data, in black and purple finishes.
TG Wireless offers the Strive as carrier returns and factory refurbished units for exporters supplying live 2G and 3G GSM markets, where a tested keyboard phone still sells to texting-first customers, and for prop houses and collectors. US carriers no longer serve its radios.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung Strive, AT&T SGH-A687 |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Form factor | Vertical slider with backlit full QWERTY keyboard |
| Camera | 2 MP autofocus |
| Cellular | 3G HSDPA (AT&T), GSM |
| Connectivity | GPS (AT&T Navigator), Video Share, Bluetooth |
| Software | AT&T Social Net, instant messaging, mobile email |
Condition: Carrier Returns
Carrier return units come back through a carrier channel and are tested and graded by TG on receipt. Expect a mix of open-box and lightly handled units; cosmetics and packaging are confirmed per lot by your account manager.
Network and compatibility
The Strive A687 is a 3G GSM phone with no LTE and no VoLTE. All US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile switched off its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, so it gets no service on any US carrier in any lock state. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are export to countries with live GSM and UMTS networks, collectors, props, and parts.
Resale fit
- Exporters supplying markets in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia where 2G or 3G GSM service is still live.
- Collectors and prop houses that need period-correct Samsung handsets.
- Parts 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.
