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T-Mobile Sidekick
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T-Mobile Sidekick

Released: 2008, JulyStatus: Discontinued

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We are preparing a verified guide. Contact support before attempting advanced flashing steps.

Full Specifications

OSDanger 4.7
SIMMini-SIM
USBminiUSB
EDGEClass 10
GPRSClass 10
Size2.6 inches, 19.2 cm, 2, (~27.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 65K colors
WLANNo
BrandT-Mobile
ModelT-Mobile Sidekick
RadioNo
VideoYes
ColorsBlack
Single1.3 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight128 g (4.52 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
SensorsN/A
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Internal128MB RAM, 64MB ROM
KeyboardQWERTY
Released2008, July
Stand-byUp to 216 h
Announced2008, July
Bluetooth2.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSD (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 5 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions119 x 58 x 18 mm (4.69 x 2.28 x 0.71 in)
Resolution240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~179 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningNo

T-Mobile Sidekick Overview

About T-Mobile Sidekick T-Mobile Sidekick is a discontinued device from T-Mobile's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2008. T-Mobile Sidekick has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128MB RAM, 64MB ROM , 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 T-Mobile Sidekick 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 T-Mobile Sidekick?

The T-Mobile Sidekick 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 T-Mobile Sidekick support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many T-Mobile 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 T-Mobile Sidekick void warranty?

Yes, rooting the T-Mobile Sidekick will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does T-Mobile Sidekick run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your T-Mobile Sidekick.