After a series of issues
concerning the T-mobile Sidekick smart phones, its current models are now
operating well and users find great convenience in its advanced features.
However, there is one remaining major problem for users of T-mobile Sidekick
2008 phones. Such Sidekick model is locked and cannot accept other SIM cards.
This means that the phone cannot also be used outside of the US.
To solve this problem, the
people behind Sidekick have put up web sites that offer codes which you can use
to unlock the Sidekick 2008 phone. An unlocked Sidekick phone would allow the
user access to extended features. Of course, this means that the phone would be
able to offer greater mobility and ease of use. The unlock code is not usually
offered for free but users can purchase it at a considerably low cost.
Another way to acquire a
Sidekick 2008 unlock code for free is by maintaining the phone account in good standing
for about 90 days. The unlocking procedure then starts by determining the
International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) of the phone. It can be done by
dialing *#06# which would allow you to view the IMEI in the phone screen.
Once the IMEI has been
identified, it is now time to call the T-mobile customer service at
1-800-Tmobile to request for an unlock
Tmobile sidekick 2008code. After some questions for confirmation, the
representative will then ask for the user’s IMEI in exchange for the unlock
code.
Upon knowing the code,
the next step to unlock
Tmobile sidekick 2008 is to turn off the phone unit. A new SIM card is to
be inserted in the phone before turning it on again. As the phone turns on, a
dialog box should appear that states “Special Code Required” and “Enter code to
enable SIM”. As the box says, this is where the given Sidekick unlock code
should be entered. Then, the process completes by clicking the ‘Enable’ link.
If ever the representative refuses to release an
unlock Tmobile
Sidekick code, your best move would be to access the T-mobile policy
website to make a report.