The Motorola W490 was a feature phone with a 2.2-inch display, a 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, and a microSD card slot. It was released in 2007 and discontinued in 2009.
Motorola W490 Price
At the time of it's release in 2007, October, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Motorola W490 was about 50 EUR.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
How to reset or factory restore Motorola W490 device?
To reset or factory restore a Motorola W490 device, there are two methods: Method 1: Using the WEP method: 1. Turn off your device completely. 2. Press and hold the "C" button on the side of the phone. 3. While holding the "C" button, push and hold the "#" key on the dial pad. 4. Wait for the phone to restart in WEP mode. The WEP logo will appear on the screen. 5. Release the "C" button and press the "1" key on the dial pad. 6. Press and hold the "0" key on the dial pad for 10 seconds. 7. Release the "0" key and press the "1" key again. 8. Wait for the phone to restart to its initial factory settings. 9. Release the "C" button and the "1" key. 10. Turn on the phone and follow the on-screen instructions to update the firmware and complete the factory reset process. Method 2: Using the "Easy ROM Updater" software: 1. Download and install the "Easy ROM Updater" software on your computer. 2. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. 3. Run the "Easy ROM Updater" software and select "W490" from the drop-down menu. 4. Select "Factory Reset" from the options and click "Yes" to confirm. 5. Wait for the phone to restart and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the factory reset process. Note: Before resetting your device, it's important to back up all your important data, as resetting the device will erase all user data, including contacts, messages, and apps.
What type of battery does the Motorola W490 use?
The Motorola W490 uses a Li-Ion 800 mAh battery.
How much internal storage does the Motorola W490 have?
The Motorola W490 has 4 MB of internal storage.
What type of display does the Motorola W490 have?
The Motorola W490 has a 1.5 inch CSTN display.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM |
|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| GPRS | Class 10 |
| EDGE | No |
Launch
| Announced | 2007, September. Released 2007, October |
|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
Body
| Dimensions | 98.8 x 48 x 17.3 mm (3.89 x 1.89 x 0.68 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 107 g (3.77 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
Display
| Type | TFT, 256K colors |
|---|---|
| Size | 1.9 inches, 11.4 cm2 (~24.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 176 x 220 pixels (~148 ppi density) |
| Second external CSTN, 65K colors display (96 x 80 pixels) Screensavers and wallpapers Downloadable logos | |
Memory
| Card slot | microSD (dedicated slot) |
|---|---|
| Phonebook | 1000 entries, Photocall |
| Call records | 40 dialed, 40 received, 40 missed calls |
| Internal | 5MB |
Main Camera
| Single | 1.3 MP |
|---|---|
| Video | Yes |
Selfie camera
| No |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|
| Alert types | Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3, AAC, MIDI ringtones |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Comms
| WLAN | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP |
| Positioning | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | miniUSB |
Features
| Sensors | |
|---|---|
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email |
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML |
| Games | Yes |
| Java | Yes, MIDP 2.0 |
| MP3/AAC/AAC+ player Predictive text input Organizer Voice memo | |
Battery
| Type | Removable Li-Ion battery |
|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 350 h |
| Talk time | Up to 7 h 30 min |
Misc
| Colors | Black, Purple, Green |
|---|---|
| SAR | 1.08 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.76 W/kg (head) |
| Price | About 50 EUR |
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