Google · Donald Trump · Android · The Verge
Setup went pretty smoothly at first
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It’s gold, tacky, and had a tiny scratch straight out of the box.
Key facts
- 12 months, 16 days, 21 hours, and 54 minutes after the reporter first heard about Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone 8002 (gold version), the reporter is finally holding one in their own hands
- It installed all their usual apps from their Google backup to go alongside the preinstalled Truth Social, claims its February Android security update is the latest it needs, and unlike YouTuber Quinn
- Inside the box, there’s a SIM tool, clear plastic case, 33W charger, and a gold-and-black braided USB-C cable that feels remarkably cheap
- Got inside information on Trump Mobile or the Trump phone
Summary
Where’s the Trump phone? 12 months, 16 days, 21 hours, and 54 minutes after the reporter first heard about Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone 8002 (gold version), the reporter is finally holding one in their own hands. That’s right, The Verge ’s Trump phones have arrived. Their phone came with a free Trump Mobile SIM card, even though the reporter has not signed up to the company’s mobile plan, plus an A4 quick start guide that was clearly printed on a standard office printer.