Description
Samsung T229 Red, A Grade (A-Stock), GSM unlocked
Red Samsung T229 flip, GSM unlocked, graded A Grade (A-Stock): handsets that originally came back through a carrier channel and were tested and graded by TG, with very minor marks at most. Clean unlocked tested flips are what exporters want for live-2G markets, and prop houses take the red finish for background use.
The Samsung T229 is a 2008 T-Mobile entry-level clamshell with a VGA camera with 4x zoom, Bluetooth for headsets and car kits, speakerphone, a 2.5 mm headset jack, SMS and MMS, instant messaging over AOL, ICQ, Windows Live and Yahoo, T-Mobile's MyFaves program, a calendar, notepad and voice recorder, on tri-band GSM with EDGE data. Its red face and off-center external display made it one of the more recognizable budget flips of its year.
This entry is the carrier-return T229 described as B-stock in the old listing. TG Wireless sells it to exporters who buy tested GSM flips by the lot for live-2G markets, and to prop houses and parts dealers.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung SGH-T229 (T-Mobile) |
|---|---|
| Color | Red |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Form factor | Clamshell with off-center external display |
| Camera | VGA with 4x zoom |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, 2.5 mm headset jack |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, instant messaging over AOL, ICQ, Windows Live and Yahoo |
| Software | T-Mobile MyFaves, calendar, notepad, voice recorder, speakerphone |
| Talk time | Up to 6.5 hours per the source |
| Cellular | Tri-band 2G GSM/EDGE |
Condition: A Grade
A Grade (A-Stock) units are lightly used, fully tested, and working, and may show very minor nicks or scratches. Units are supplied as graded; ask your account manager about packaging (original box, accessories, or handset only) when you request a quote.
Network and compatibility
The T229 is a 2G GSM phone with no 3G, LTE or VoLTE. US 3G was retired in 2022 and T-Mobile, the last US 2G GSM network, shut it down on August 3, 2026, so it gets no service on any US carrier whatever its lock state. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. It remains useful for export to markets with live 2G GSM networks, for collectors and prop houses, and as parts or display units.
Resale fit
- Exporters assembling lots of basic GSM phones for markets with live 2G networks; T-Mobile-locked units need unlocking first.
- Prop houses and set dressers for 2000s scenes.
- Collectors of T-Mobile-era Samsung handsets and parts dealers.
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.
