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Reset Sidekick 2008 from Sick Sidekick Screen

Jun.18, 2009 in How to Guides, Sidekick 2008 (gekko), Sidekick 2008 Tips and Tricks Leave a Comment

Recover the Sidekick 2008 from the screen with a picture of a sidekick who has x’s for eyes and stars over his head like someone punched him.

This screen will give you the option to select a language and to reboot the sidekick 2008. If rebooting it just keeps bringing you back to the same screen, follow the procedure below to help recover it.  As with anything, there is no guarantee that this is always work.

To resolve this issue follow the steps listed below:

1. Remove the battery and the SIM card from the Sidekick 2008

2. Let the phone sit for 30 minutes without the battery and SIM card

3. Reinsert the battery and the SIM card and power the Sidekick on.

4. If issue still remains try it one more time but let the battery sit out for 2 hours (overnight is better)

If the above procedure does not work then you can perform a Sidekick 2008 Master Reset.

If the Master Reset and the above procedure do not fix your problem, you will need to call the T-mobile Customer Care number at 1-877-453-1304.

Master Reset a T-mobile Sidekick 2008

Jun.17, 2009 in How to Guides, Sidekick 2008 (gekko), Sidekick 2008 Tips and Tricks Leave a Comment

How to master Reset the Sidekick 2008.

This procedure will wipe your sidekick 2008 clean.  It will be set to factory default settings so do this only as a last resort.

1. Press @+1+0 at the same time

2. When the screen goes blank, press and hold the letter R

3. Keep the R button pressed down until the 4 symbols appear on the white background

4. Let go of the R button

5. The Sidekick 2008 will power cycle once more and then be done.

This procedure will completely wipe you sidekick clean. If you are at the point where you can’t get it to boot, then it doesn’t make much of  a difference.

Let me know if you have success with this below.

T-mobile Sidekick 2009 is now Available

May.18, 2009 in Sidekick 2009 Leave a Comment

It is time to get your new Sidekick from T-mobile.  Get The New Sidekick LXpicture of new sidekick lx 2009 carbon

Here are the Specs from the T-mobile website.  The pricing on these throught the website is 249.99 after 150 dollar instant rebate and 50 dollar mail in rebate.

As far as I can tell, there are no deals for a free Sidekick LX 2009. I will keep looking and keep you updated.

Basics
Size: 5.2 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches
Weight: 5.8 ounces
Included battery: 1250mAh Lion
Talk time: up to 5.5 hours
Standby time: up to 8 days
Band (frequency): 850 MHz;900 MHz;1800 MHz;1900 MHz

Included Accessories

  • Battery
  • Charger
  • Stereo Hands-Free Headset
  • 128MB micro SD Card
  • Protective Case
  • Mini-USB cable
Top Phone Features
Messaging
  • Instant messaging: Yahoo!®, Windows Live®, AIM®*    photo of new sidekick lx 2009 orchid
  • Text messaging*
Fun
  • Video capture/playback
  • 3.2 Megapixel camera with Video Capture
  • Music player
Communication
  • 3G Capable
  • E-mail
Information
  • Real web browsing*
Feature Description
3G Capable Quickly connect to the Internet via the 3G network anywhere within the T-Mobile USA 3G network.
Real web browsing* Get more pages and better Web content delivered efficiently to your phone.
Video capture/playback Capture and play back short video clips.
3.2 Megapixel camera with Video Capture Capture special moments as photos or video clips. View them later on your phone, print them out or share them with family and friends by sending them to any e-mail address, T-Mobile camera phone, or MyAlbum.
E-mail Send and receive e-mail messages on your phone (Sidekick rate plan required).
Instant messaging: Yahoo!®, Windows Live®, AIM®* Send and receive instant messages with Yahoo!, Windows Live Messenger, or AIM.
Music player Play your favorite music wherever you are.
Text messaging* The quick, quiet way to stay connected.

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Fix My Sidekick is here to help you repair your T-mobile Sidekick or Danger Hiptop Device. We will providing how to guides for the Sidekick LX, the Sidekick Slide, the Sidekick 2008 (gekko), and the Sidekick 3. We will also provide links to low cost parts!