Description
Motorola W490 (same as W510) Heather Grape Purple, Carrier Returns, T-Mobile
T-Mobile branded Motorola W490, the same handset as the W510, in Heather Grape Purple, sold as carrier returns that were tested and graded on receipt, with the source describing the lot as A-stock. Purple T-Mobile W490 flips are a collector and prop item for late-2000s US scenes; lock state is confirmed with your account manager.
The Motorola W490 is T-Mobile's 2007 version of the W510, a 17 mm KRZR-inspired clamshell with a large 262K-color internal display, a 1.3 MP camera with 8x digital zoom, video capture, Bluetooth with stereo music streaming, a microSD slot, USB mass storage, and quad-band 2G GSM with EDGE data. T-Mobile sold it in several finishes including the Heather Grape purple of this lot, with its myFaves software.
TG Wireless sells graded W490 units to collector shops that want T-Mobile color editions, to prop departments dressing late-2000s US scenes, and to exporters serving live 2G GSM markets. It has no US carrier service today.
Key specifications
| Model | Motorola W490, T-Mobile edition of the W510 |
|---|---|
| Color | Heather Grape Purple |
| Network status | T-Mobile branded |
| Release | 2007 |
| Form factor | Slim clamshell in the KRZR style, 17 mm thick |
| Display | 262K-color internal display |
| Camera | 1.3 MP with 8x digital zoom and video capture |
| Expansion | microSD slot |
| Connectivity | Quad-band 2G GSM with EDGE, Bluetooth with stereo streaming, USB mass storage |
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 W490 is a 2G GSM handset with no 3G, LTE, or VoLTE. US carriers shut down 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile retired 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, so it gets no US voice or data service today. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses: export to live-GSM markets, collectors, film and TV props, parts, and display units.
Resale fit
- Export lots for regions where 2G GSM service is still live and a simple tested handset sells at a low ticket.
- Collector and retro-tech shops that stock working Motorola feature phones from the 2000s.
- Film, TV, and theater prop departments that need period-correct handsets in a known color.
- Parts and display units for repair shops and store 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.
