Description
Samsung T429 T-Mobile, Factory Refurbished, GSM unlocked
Factory Refurbished Samsung T429 T-Mobile slider, GSM Unlocked, reconditioned to working order with its 2-inch display, VGA camera, Bluetooth, and instant-messaging features. The refurbished grade gives exporters a uniform lot for 2G GSM markets, and collector shops take it when a new example is not needed.
The Samsung T429 is a slim tri-band slider T-Mobile sold in 2008, styled after Samsung's D900 and T629. At 0.56 inches thin it carries a 2-inch 128 x 160 LCD with 65K colors, a VGA camera with 4x digital zoom and night mode that shoots stills only, Bluetooth for headsets, a speakerphone, polyphonic ringtones, predictive text, and instant messaging through Yahoo, MSN, AOL, and ICQ. Shared memory is 2.7 MB with no card slot.
TG Wireless moves the T429 to exporters supplying basic 2G sliders to GSM markets, to collectors of T-Mobile-era Samsung handsets, and to prop and parts buyers. Since T-Mobile's 2G shutdown in August 2026 it has no US network.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung T429, SGH-T429, T-Mobile (2008) |
|---|---|
| Network status | T-Mobile branded, GSM unlocked |
| Form factor | Slider feature phone, 0.56 inches thin |
| Display | 2-inch LCD, 128 x 160 pixels, 65K colors |
| Camera | VGA 640 x 480 with 4x digital zoom, night mode, self-timer; no video recording |
| Memory | 2.7 MB shared, no memory card slot |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth |
| Audio | Speakerphone, polyphonic ringtones |
| Messaging | Text and MMS; Yahoo, MSN, AOL, and ICQ instant messaging; predictive text |
| Cellular | Tri-band GSM, 2G only |
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 T429 is a tri-band 2G GSM phone with no 3G or LTE, so it cannot get service on a US carrier: T-Mobile closed its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, and the 2022 3G retirements left no other path. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Abroad, the tri-band radio works on 2G GSM networks that remain live, and the camera, Bluetooth, and offline tools run without a SIM.
Resale fit
- Export to 2G GSM markets where a slim, low-cost Samsung slider sells as a basic voice and text phone.
- Collectors and enthusiasts of T-Mobile-era Samsung sliders.
- Film, TV, and theater props that need a 2008 slider phone that powers on.
- Repair shops stocking donor units for slider mechanisms, keypads, 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.
