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Motorola W490
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Motorola W490

Released: 2007, September. Released 2007, OctoberPrice: About 50 EURStatus: Discontinued

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Full Specifications

SAR1.08 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBminiUSB
EDGENo
GPRSClass 10
JavaYes, MIDP 2.0
Size1.9 inches, 11.4 cm, 2, (~24.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 256K colors
WLANNo
BrandMotorola
GamesYes
ModelMotorola W490
PriceAbout 50 EUR
RadioNo
VideoYes
ColorsBlack, Purple, Green
SAR EU0.76 W/kg (head)
Single1.3 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight107 g (3.77 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML
SensorsN/A
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Internal5MB
Released2007, September. Released 2007, October
Stand-byUp to 350 h
Announced2007, September. Released 2007, October
Bluetooth2.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSD (dedicated slot)
MessagingSMS, MMS, Email
Phonebook1000 entries, Photocall
Talk timeUp to 7 h 30 min
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions98.8 x 48 x 17.3 mm (3.89 x 1.89 x 0.68 in)
Resolution176 x 220 pixels (~148 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM
Alert typesVibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3, AAC, MIDI ringtones
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningNo
Call records40 dialed, 40 received, 40 missed calls

Motorola W490 Overview

About Motorola W490 Motorola W490 is a discontinued device from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2007. Motorola W490 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 5MB , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

A verified root guide for Motorola W490 is not yet published. Avoid flashing files from unrelated device variants.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Motorola W490?

The Motorola W490 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Motorola W490 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Motorola devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Motorola W490 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola W490 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Motorola W490 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Motorola W490.