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T-Mobile Sidekick 4G
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T-Mobile Sidekick 4G

Released: 2011, March. Released 2011, April 20Price: About 310 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 2.2 (Froyo)
CPU1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPUPowerVR SGX540
SAR0.34 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size3.5 inches, 34.9 cm, 2, (~45.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
BrandT-Mobile
ModelT-Mobile Sidekick 4G
PriceAbout 310 EUR
RadioNо
SpeedHSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsMatte black, Pearl magenta
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight162 g (5.71 oz)
BrowserHTML, Adobe Flash
ChipsetHummingbird
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 1700 / 2100
Internal1GB 512MB RAM
KeyboardQWERTY
Released2011, March. Released 2011, April 20
Stand-byUp to 456 h
Announced2011, March. Released 2011, April 20
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Talk timeUp to 6 h 30 min
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions127 x 61 x 15 mm (5.0 x 2.40 x 0.59 in)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G Overview

About T-Mobile Sidekick 4G T-Mobile Sidekick 4G is a discontinued device from T-Mobile's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2011. T-Mobile Sidekick 4G has a wide variety of great specifications such as 1GB 512MB RAM with Hummingbird , 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

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

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 4G?

The T-Mobile Sidekick 4G 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 4G 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 4G void warranty?

Yes, rooting the T-Mobile Sidekick 4G 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 4G run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your T-Mobile Sidekick 4G.