Description
Motorola W490 Heather Grape (same as W510), Factory Refurbished, T-Mobile / Simple Mobile locked
Heather Grape is the purple T-Mobile finish of the Motorola W490, the carrier's equivalent of the W510, and this unit is Factory Refurbished under SKU MOTOROLA-W490-GRAPE-RB and locked to T-Mobile / Simplemobile as listed. Collector shops want the Grape color specifically, and prop departments use it as a recognizable 2007 carrier flip; the lock limits export use. Packaging is not stated; confirm with your account manager.
The Motorola W490 is T-Mobile's 2007 version of the W510, a RAZR-styled budget flip measuring 0.69 inches thin with a 1.9-inch 176 x 220 display, a 1.3-megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom and video capture, 5 MB of internal memory plus microSD expansion to 2 GB, Bluetooth 1.1 with A2DP stereo streaming, CrystalTalk noise handling, built-in Yahoo, MSN, AOL, and ICQ instant messaging, and an 800 mAh battery. It is a quad-band 2G GSM phone with EDGE data and no 3G. TG Wireless supplies this Heather Grape unit to collectors of T-Mobile-era Motorola flips, prop departments, parts dealers, and exporters willing to work around a carrier lock.
Key specifications
| Model | Motorola W490 (same hardware as the W510) |
|---|---|
| Color | Heather Grape |
| Network status | T-Mobile locked |
| Form factor | Clamshell, 1.8 x 3.9 x 0.7 in, 3.8 oz |
| Display | 1.9-inch 262K-color LCD, 176 x 220 pixels |
| Rear camera | 1.3 MP with 8x digital zoom and video capture |
| Memory | 5 MB internal, microSD up to 2 GB, 1,000 contacts |
| Audio | MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ playback, Bluetooth 1.1 with A2DP, speakerphone |
| Connectivity | Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900, EDGE data, USB mass storage |
| Battery | 800 mAh lithium-ion |
| Original carrier | T-Mobile USA |
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 W490 is a quad-band 2G GSM phone with EDGE data and no 3G, LTE, or VoLTE. US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile switched off its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, so it gets no voice or data service on any US network. This listing is T-Mobile locked; see the network status line in the table. A locked unit cannot take a foreign SIM without unlocking, which leaves collectors, props, and parts as the realistic uses, with export only after an unlock.
Resale fit
- Collector and retro-tech shops that stock T-Mobile Motorola flips in the Heather Grape finish.
- Film, TV, and theater prop departments that need a period-correct 2007 carrier flip.
- Parts and display units for repair shops and store fixtures.
- Export lots only where the buyer can unlock the handset for live GSM markets.
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.
