Description
Motorola W490 (same as W510) Purple, Factory Refurbished, T-Mobile / SimpleMobile locked
Factory refurbished Motorola W490 (same as W510) units in purple, locked to T-Mobile / SimpleMobile per the listing. Because T-Mobile's 2G network is gone, the lock matters only to buyers who plan to unlock the handset themselves; collectors, prop houses, and parts benches buy this SKU for the reconditioned hardware rather than for service.
The Motorola W490 is a 2007 GSM flip phone that T-Mobile sold as a budget take on the RAZR look: a thin clamshell with a 1.9-inch color screen, a 1.3 MP camera, Bluetooth, and a microSD slot. The W510 is the same hardware under the model number Motorola used for other carriers, which is why TG lists the two together. It is a 2G-only handset with EDGE data and no 3G or LTE radio, so it is not a US activation product today.
TG Wireless carries the W490 for exporters supplying markets where GSM voice is still live, for prop houses that need period-correct flips in several colors, and for collectors and parts buyers.
Key specifications
| Model | Motorola W490 (same hardware as the W510), T-Mobile branded, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Color | Purple |
| Network status | T-Mobile / SimpleMobile locked |
| Form factor | Clamshell flip, 1.8 x 3.9 x 0.7 inches, 3.8 oz |
| Display | 1.9-inch 262K-color LCD, 176 x 220 pixels |
| Camera | 1.3 MP with 8x digital zoom and video capture |
| Memory | 5 MB internal, microSD slot for cards up to 2 GB |
| Cellular | Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900, GPRS and EDGE data (2G only) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 1.1 with A2DP stereo, USB with mass storage mode |
| Battery | 800 mAh lithium-ion, rated up to 7.5 hours talk and 14 days standby |
| Audio | MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ playback, speakerphone, CrystalTalk noise handling |
| Software | Java 2.0 apps, iTap text entry, SMS and the instant messaging clients as shipped |
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 2G GSM phone with EDGE data and no 3G or LTE radio. T-Mobile retired its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, and every US 3G network closed in 2022, so this phone gets no US cellular service whatever its lock state; see the network status line in the table for the lock condition of this listing. Realistic uses are export to markets where GSM 850/900/1800/1900 voice is still live, collectors, film and TV props, and parts or display stock.
Resale fit
- Export to regions where 2G GSM voice service remains active and a thin color flip phone still sells as a basic handset.
- Film, TV, and theater prop departments that need mid-2000s flip phones in matching or mixed colors.
- Collectors and enthusiast shops that buy tested Motorola flips by color.
- Parts and refurbishment benches that need housings, hinges, displays, and batteries for W490 and W510 repairs.
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.
