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Unlock Sidekick LX

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Markistehnamezor

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Is there a place anyone knows of to unlock the sidekick LX? My cousin doesn't want hers anymore and I might buy it from her. But the thing is she has a different carrier. Is it possible to unlock this cellphone or no?

Thanks,
Mark
 
First, what is her carrier and what is yours? This is the most important.

There are different websites that will unlock it for you for a fee.

But the first thing to try is to call the phone carrier. If she has had it for a while, she can call them and request the phone and they will usually give you the unlock code. If not then you need to either buy an unlock code online, or if you want there are unlocking SIMs out there that sit between your SIM and the phone to trick the phone into thinking it is still on it's original carrier even if it is not any more. The unlock SIM only works while it is installed. Remove it and the phone is still locked. The unlock code is permanent. but it usually takes 2-3 weeks for a Sidekick unlock code, and they aren't cheap.

Example:
SIM unlock.

Code unlock.
 
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Same frequency, so no problems. Once unlocked (or faked out with the SIM trick) it will pick up the AT&T tower. If it has stuff like T-Zone in it you won't have access of course.

Best thing to do is get the SIM, test it on the phone and see if all functions you want work. If so great, if not you're out $10.
 
It is IMPOSSIBLE to unlock Sidekicks, as they are made and owned by Danger, Inc. They have a different setup then most of t mobiles phones. You cannot unlock a sidekick, sorry. Dont belive the websites that say they will unlock it for you, for a fee, sidekicks cannot be unlocked, only danger has the ability to unlock the phone, and they will not unlock it
 
Please tell me you're joking. You really believe there isn't a way to do it?

Just because you think it isn't possible doesn't mean it isn't.

Also, Ebay would ban the person if they were scamming people.

In fact, let's read the feedback from the unlock code seller.

"Code received before promised date and worked perfectly! Thank you!
Sidekick 1,2,3 & LX Unlock Codes (#180242928378)"


"Perfect and Trust Worthy Services, Will recommend To Others!!!
Sidekick 1,2,3 & LX Unlock Codes & Gekko (#180276916431)"

He has 5 other sales too. That's just one seller.

So yeah, it is possible even if you think it isn't. As I said, not cheap but possible. I would get the SIM first since it is cheaper. Then if you really like it you can permanent unlock if you want.
 
Yea thats what I was thinking, I'll order the SIM one first. Only thing that scares me is if it messes up my SIM card if the trick doesn't work. I don't want that to happen because my parents are the one paying for my cellphone since its a family plan. So if i cut a hole on the SIM will it work even if I don't have the chip on it? But yea nothing is impossible when it comes to technology:/
 
The hole is cut above the actual circuits on the SIM so you will have a hole in it, but it will still function.

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I've used a different brand on an iphone 3g (the new one), a nokia, and on a chinese phone.
 
Troz said:
Please tell me you're joking. You really believe there isn't a way to do it?

Just because you think it isn't possible doesn't mean it isn't.

Also, Ebay would ban the person if they were scamming people.

In fact, let's read the feedback from the unlock code seller.

"Code received before promised date and worked perfectly! Thank you!
Sidekick 1,2,3 & LX Unlock Codes (#180242928378)"


"Perfect and Trust Worthy Services, Will recommend To Others!!!
Sidekick 1,2,3 & LX Unlock Codes & Gekko (#180276916431)"

He has 5 other sales too. That's just one seller.

So yeah, it is possible even if you think it isn't. As I said, not cheap but possible. I would get the SIM first since it is cheaper. Then if you really like it you can permanent unlock if you want.
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But i was told theres no possible way to unlock a sidekick,

Here
Sidekicks are VERY hard to unlock. T-Mobile can't even get an unlock code for Sidekicks. Even if you were to manage to unlock a Sidekick, you wouldn't be able to use ANY of the data features when using it with a provider other than T-Mobile. Sidekicks require special data servers from Danger, Inc., which can only be accessed through T-Mobile's network. These settings cannot be changed.
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Well if you do buy it, please post back and tell us how it works but im telling you, i doubt this will work
 
Correct, T-Zone, My Favs and stuff that is exclusive to T Mobile will not function on other carriers. But calling and SMS will work. Much like how unlocking an original iphone won't give you all the features, because they are only on AT&T. However basic phone functions will work.
 
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