me im considering making a sort of Frankenstein sidekick LX update the things to something like one of the newer galaxies not sure if possible BUT its worth a shot.
They should totally bring this phone back. I never had one but would totally go for it if they did like an updated version of it. I mean it is a touchscreen and I love the keyboard.
I just bought one because my HTC One m8 from Verizon works shut with T-Mobile service. so I basically wanted something that was simple and functional. how would you say the internet and overall speed of the phone is?
It was really cool. It got some water damage in jan 2013 and it just kept going. Through a weird programming fluke you could lock the phone while playing youtube videos too
I just got off the phone with tmobile, and they said as long as the device is unlocked and is compatible with your sim card yes....IM BUYING ON NEXT WEEO
Jorge Pacheco Ughhh me to!!!!!! I wish I had the Motorola Razr , I remember the girls in my school had them the pink one with the little phone charms in the corner of the phones, now a days you cant put those little landyard charms on the stupid smart phones, Never that shit would happen
Always loved the keypad, worked great especially with Game boy emulators. But I don't understand why everyone preferred the touchscreen. There is a reason we don't have touch screen key keyboards for pc.
Isaiah Powell I'm considering this for my son instead of a smart phone. Here is a link to get it for those interested. www.cell2get.com/samsung-sidekick-4g-mobile-phone-pearl-magenta-t839-pea-p-2779.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAt8TUBRAKEiwAOI9pAFqxG3DS1WxB5_3C7N6FvqOpo_EMRuYUtCEDgoQ9_qryiI3jTPR1yhoCf-gQAvD_BwE
they really need to bring sidekicks back... a modern one with the swivel screen and the shape of the 3 or similar.. keep that gaming handheld aesthetic... I want one so bad and I can't find one anywhere
loved all my sidekicks but the one thing i remember about this 4G model is the horrible touch screen. Anytime it got smudged up, youd start getting the touch screen randomly start clicking stuff.
i miss the sidekick, i hate the new smart phones. if only the sidekick would comeback. i owned everyone and the telnet was awesome. i used to play sloth mud. for ya youngin out there. thats a txt based rpg via telnet.
Now I wonder if this had the "Over The Horizon" song preinstalled on it since it was made by Samsung... (was over the horizon song even out in 2011??) Probably gonna Google what other Samsung phones were out at the time this came out... (imagine if they called it "Galaxy Sidekick"...)
Phones were fun! You would break one then go to like a razr or sidekick or a slider phone, now you break one it's "oh i guess I'll just go buy another flat peice of glass."
Im considering buying one of these phones again I miss them so much! Would I be able to use instagram and what not on the phone? How are the graphics on a scale of 1-10? Any lagging? I would really like to get the LX or maybe even the magenta pearl which do you think is better?
I want this phone back I don't know why my parents won't let me buy it. my last sidekick didn't have all that it was very limited all I was allowed to do is text and emailed thats it
This was my first Android phone, I still have it even to this day, but some people say that it sucks or it's a "gay phone", but I don't care. Sadly, it kind of looks like a mess now, considering that I kind of messed it up.
ClassicGaminer 2017 Wtfff don't listen to those idiots they CLEARLY don't know that if it wasn't for the people behind that made the sidekick phones all the smart phones we have today literally wouldn't exist because those same people that worked on the sidekick phones later helped them to make the smart phones those idiots have today so dont listen to those people fcking hate it when people act that way
ClassicGaminer 2017 By the way You're very lucky to have one, I wish I had gotten one when it came out but didn't so again don't feel bad about wanting to use your sidekick phone
I remember I had this phone and it was TERRIBLE! I took it on a road trip remembering it kept crashing so music while driving kept crashing and navigation kept crashing too! I kept having to restart it while driving! It was aweful lol
MySpace and sidekicks ❤ The glory days.
instablaster
Who else is waiting for a new one!
Anyone else watching this in 2019 lol
Me lol
hellllllllyeah :)
me im considering making a sort of Frankenstein sidekick LX update the things to something like one of the newer galaxies not sure if possible BUT its worth a shot.
What's the last Android update the Sidekick 4G received?
Just ordered one brand new in eBay!!Had one back in 2012 and it was the best phone I’ve had.
This phone was my life back in the day ❤️ I loved how the sidekicks had the easiest texting take me bacckkk 😩
Yes. I text so fast with this phone with zero mistakes. I hate touchscreen keyboard
yeah I make mistakes and im not sure if I'm even clicking the letters :(
They won't bring back interesting phones anymore🤯🤯
If you was rich you can get TMobile to bring it back
good news the lg wing came out this year
geez, bring that thing back. it's exquisite
I remember I wanted one of these so bad in high school, all the cool kids had one. This is when phones started to have qwerty keyboards
One of my favorite phones back then.. I truly miss it 😍
Anyone considering buying one in 2020?? 🙋🏼♂️
Yes
Me in 2021
Yes
Absolutely
Would be nice if Samsung made a new sidekick with more slick and square desing with physical keyboard
They should totally bring this phone back. I never had one but would totally go for it if they did like an updated version of it. I mean it is a touchscreen and I love the keyboard.
i found one for about $120 completely new. I might just buy it to have that old feel again.
I wish they'd update this phone design amd size. I loved the keyboard. I had 2, 3 and a 4...
I've had this phone since summer 2011 and I still love it. This shit is fantastic.
I just bought one because my HTC One m8 from Verizon works shut with T-Mobile service. so I basically wanted something that was simple and functional. how would you say the internet and overall speed of the phone is?
Amanda Ferraro How well does it work ? (scaling from 1-10? 1=crappy 10=pretty well for the phone design )
Alpha Bandit it stopped working this january but up until then pretty good. like at least an 8.5
Amanda Ferraro wow thats amazing! I want one SO BAD!!
It was really cool. It got some water damage in jan 2013 and it just kept going. Through a weird programming fluke you could lock the phone while playing youtube videos too
Sidekick with Android OS just brilliant
Watching in 2021! FREAKING BRING THIS PHONE BACK!
if I wanted to have this phone right now and active... can i????? lol cause I want to go back to one.
Cam Cam Omg I want this phone so bad too! Idk where to get it! (or if they will work my familys plan thing)
Cam Cam
Probably ebay, and if it has a sim card then you should be able to connect it
Cam Cam Sidekicks are my favorite line of smartphone but this phone was not reliable at all.
@@kalina6650 look on eBay they might have some
I just got off the phone with tmobile, and they said as long as the device is unlocked and is compatible with your sim card yes....IM BUYING ON NEXT WEEO
i miss it sooooo muuuuchhh 😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣
Jorge Pacheco
Ughhh me to!!!!!! I wish I had the Motorola Razr , I remember the girls in my school had them the pink one with the little phone charms in the corner of the phones,
now a days you cant put those little landyard charms on the stupid smart phones,
Never that shit would happen
My last sidekick were the LX I just wasn't into the touch screen b I do miss my sidekicks wish they bring them back lol... 😀 👍
I miss my sidekick🖤
I want this. Such nostalgia
I had 2. I loved them. We need them back. They would definitely give the iPhone a run for its money
He said Myspace and emails- 2005
2019
Snaps and DMS- 2019
Lisum Wesley not everyone snaps 😂
Always loved the keypad, worked great especially with Game boy emulators. But I don't understand why everyone preferred the touchscreen. There is a reason we don't have touch screen key keyboards for pc.
Looks like a nice phone! :D
Nicely awesome review! :D
Still want this phone
I always liked that locked screen with the time spelled out. Cheesy and hackneyed review, but neat little phone.
can you still use this today?
I remember the Sidekick.
I bought one a few months back and use it everyday. Love it. But it sucks that apps and RUclips doesn't work
So I can receive calls still
2:26 Breath taking!
Would i be able to use this for call and text still today im trying to buy one or start a movement to bring this phone back
Isaiah Powell
I'm considering this for my son instead of a smart phone.
Here is a link to get it for those interested.
www.cell2get.com/samsung-sidekick-4g-mobile-phone-pearl-magenta-t839-pea-p-2779.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAt8TUBRAKEiwAOI9pAFqxG3DS1WxB5_3C7N6FvqOpo_EMRuYUtCEDgoQ9_qryiI3jTPR1yhoCf-gQAvD_BwE
I am getting ready to use my sidekick again. Just waiting for my new sim card. Love this phone. Everyone go retro. too many updates these days.
Just activated mine. Idk how he got youtube to work on it though....):
they really need to bring sidekicks back... a modern one with the swivel screen and the shape of the 3 or similar.. keep that gaming handheld aesthetic... I want one so bad and I can't find one anywhere
Anyone still watching this in 2020
loved all my sidekicks but the one thing i remember about this 4G model is the horrible touch screen. Anytime it got smudged up, youd start getting the touch screen randomly start clicking stuff.
the last update for the phone was in 2014, are newer android apps able to be used? Some apps require at least android version 2.4
lol don't get this phone to actually use. Only get it for nostalgia reasons or collecting.
..that's not what I asked but I did only get it for the nostalgia
I miss my old hiptop
I have one, this is 2017
Do you still have the sidekick by any chance? If yes, will you be willing to sell it? I can't find not even one online that is working conditions.
i miss the sidekick, i hate the new smart phones. if only the sidekick would comeback. i owned everyone and the telnet was awesome. i used to play sloth mud. for ya youngin out there. thats a txt based rpg via telnet.
Uh, I want it so bad I'm gonna cry.
I'm watching in 2024 I had a phone just like this
Anyone watching this in 2022
Now I wonder if this had the "Over The Horizon" song preinstalled on it since it was made by Samsung... (was over the horizon song even out in 2011??) Probably gonna Google what other Samsung phones were out at the time this came out... (imagine if they called it "Galaxy Sidekick"...)
Phones were fun! You would break one then go to like a razr or sidekick or a slider phone, now you break one it's "oh i guess I'll just go buy another flat peice of glass."
Can you use the internet over WiFi on this?
PLEASE BRING BACK THE SIDEKICK SAMSUNG. MAKE IT SLIDE AROUND OPEN LIKE IT USE TO!
Yea what she said☝️
Whatsapp on sidekick samsung? There is?
Who else watching in 2021 !!??
how do you make the youtube work? mine doesnt work
The GOAT
Watching in 2021
2023 still trying to connect sidekick 4g
i wish there was a new one
The 2002-2006 sidekicks were bulky and heavy too. That was 10 years ago though. This is 2016. No phone should be that bulky and heavy.
Jason C. Says who
Im considering buying one of these phones again I miss them so much! Would I be able to use instagram and what not on the phone? How are the graphics on a scale of 1-10? Any lagging? I would really like to get the LX or maybe even the magenta pearl which do you think is better?
Dam memories 😢😢😢
Who’s here in 2021!!!!!
I miss the sidekick
Where can I get this phone? Although it's 2015 already!!
Amazon 😂😂
+Toniesha S.R. Harris Actually, I want to have them as a collection. But they only sell used ones nowadays! 😆
Lol well isn't Amazon the perfect place for vintage? 😏😂👍
2020
I want this phone back I don't know why my parents won't let me buy it. my last sidekick didn't have all that it was very limited all I was allowed to do is text and emailed thats it
Anyone here in 2020?
Can I get 1 here in India please
if i got this today, through MetroPCS or Tmobile would it work, for basic texting an calling?
Yes it would, but it the specs are several years old as long with the software. But overall it will work
Still rocking mine. cant let it go cause of that keyboard.
I had to sidekick id in 2012
This was my first Android phone, I still have it even to this day, but some people say that it sucks or it's a "gay phone", but I don't care. Sadly, it kind of looks like a mess now, considering that I kind of messed it up.
ClassicGaminer 2017
Wtfff don't listen to those idiots they CLEARLY don't know that if it wasn't for the people behind that made the sidekick phones
all the smart phones we have today literally wouldn't exist
because those same people that worked on the sidekick phones
later helped them to make the smart phones those idiots have today
so dont listen to those people
fcking hate it when people act that way
ClassicGaminer 2017
By the way You're very lucky to have one, I wish I had gotten one when it came out but didn't so again don't feel bad about wanting to use your sidekick phone
#bringbackTheSidekickLxback
Where can I get one?
Can you share any link to buy this phone ! I lowkey want this soo bad
how are you able to access the internet?
AOL through AIM best i renumber
Can you emulate game with it?
I remember I had this phone and it was TERRIBLE! I took it on a road trip remembering it kept crashing so music while driving kept crashing and navigation kept crashing too! I kept having to restart it while driving! It was aweful lol
Sabes donde puedo comprar uno??
I would like to get one of these I just can’t find it anywhere 😞
eBay is where you wanna go, but they're in pretty high demand.
are u sellin it?
How did you get RUclips to work?
i was wondering you did have to work? im from 2020 and this comment is 2 years ago
Can u use it in uk?
I want one
Is there anymore of these phones
yes u have to find it on ebay, offer up, and letgo it goes for like $50
Best phone for texting. I miss it
i have phone not getting 4g someone help!
Can you WhatsApp on this phone?
Another phone wire tapped. Since 2001
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i have one samsung sidekick 4G...
still not good / lousy pooor design / system
not even android 6.0 wow 🙇
Lol bouta buy this phone
2020
Can you WhatsApp on this phone?
yes