The Motorola W490 is crafted with sleek, compact style and compelling communication features to keep mobile consumers in touch with ease. Offering multiple messaging options, a vibrant color screen, lengthy talk-time, this affordable flip phone is a must-have. Go beyond the flip and experience the freedom to talk wirelessly, and capture moments in a snap.
Get all the information you need to successfully build applications for the W490.
Get acquainted with the features and functions of the W490, as well as the significant business opportunity available to developers writing applications for this handset.
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W490 Specifications Sheet [PDF, 127KB]
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Product Overview
Download all of the available documentation to get started today.
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W490 Specifications Sheet [PDF, 127KB]
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Java ME Developer Guide for Motorola OS [PDF, 2MB]
Ready to start? Here are the tools you'll need.
MOTODEV members may search our support database for answers to commonly asked development questions or submit bugs or questions to our developer technical support experts.
Rigorous testing ensures the quality of your application and certification opens doors to critical marketing and sales opportunities.
Ensure that your application provides the world-class experience Motorola users expect by taking advantage of these resources.
- Test your application in the field by requesting a device through the MOTODEV Loaner Program
- Through the Fast Track Center, MOTODEV members can get great deals on application testing and QA services from industry-leaders.
- Mobile Complete: Test remotely from any location on actual physical handsets connected to live networks.
- Getting your application signed ensures that it will work correctly on targeted handsets. For more on certification, check out the MOTODEV Testing and Certification page.
Make sure all the work you put into developing and testing your application gets rewarded. The resources below will help make sure customers find and purchase your product.
- MOTODEV's Fast Track Center offers a wealth of resources that assure you the absolute best chance of success in the marketplace. As a MOTODEV member, you have access to high quality, world-class business development, product development, marketing, and go-to-market programs.
- The Motorola Solutions Catalog is an effective marketing and merchandising tool specifically for MOTODEV members. With an appealing consumer front end and robust, easily-managed back end, the Catalog is a unique opportunity to market and sell your products through the power and prestige of Motorola’s world-renowned brand.
Developers can take advantage of the sales opportunities available from Handango, one of the foremost mobile application e-tailers. Submit your application today.
Download Spec Sheet
W490 Specifications Sheet
[PDF, 127KB]
APIs: Java ME
- JSR 118 (MIDP 2.0 including Listen Socket)
- JSR 75 (PIM)
- JSR 82 (Bluetooth)
- JSR 118 (MIDP 2.0)
- JSR 120 (WMA 1.1)
- JSR 139 (CLDC 1.1)
- JSR 185 (Java Technology for the Wireless industry)
- JSR 205 (Wireless Messaging API)
Availability
Currently Available, Europe, Middle East and Africa, North America
Camera
1.x megapixel
Carrier/Operator
Cingular
Connectivity
A2DP Stereo Bluetooth, Bluetooth, USB
Form Factor
Clamshell
Messaging
Email, EMS, MMS, SMS
Network
EDGE, GPRS, GSM
Operating System
Motorola
Product Group
Handsets
Supported Technologies
Java, WAP, WML
Synchronization Method
Motorola Phone Tools, MOTOSYNC, OTA



