Description
Sidekick 2008 Black, Factory Refurbished, T-Mobile branded
Factory Refurbished Sidekick 2008 in Black, T-Mobile branded, reconditioned to close-to-new working order with the original battery, charger, user guide, and retail box as listed; lock status is not stated on this listing. Black is the standard Sidekick 2008 shell and the unit collectors and prop houses ask for first when they need a recognizable swivel-screen messaging phone.
The T-Mobile Sidekick 2008, built by Sharp, is the messaging phone that defined the Sidekick line: a 2.6-inch 400 x 240 display that swivels up to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard, a 2 MP camera and camcorder, a music player, stereo Bluetooth, a microSD slot, and interchangeable shells. It ran the Danger OS with push email, AIM, Yahoo, and Windows Live messaging on T-Mobile's EDGE network, and it was the first Sidekick with a Spanish interface.
TG Wireless sells the Sidekick 2008 to collectors and prop houses that want the swivel-screen Sidekick in working order, and to parts and display buyers; it is no longer a service device.
Key specifications
| Model | T-Mobile Sidekick 2008 (Sharp), swivel-screen QWERTY messaging phone |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Network status | T-Mobile branded |
| Display | 2.6-inch LCD, 400 x 240, 65K colors, swivels up to expose the keyboard |
| Keyboard | Full QWERTY with chiclet-style keys |
| Camera | 2 MP camera and camcorder |
| Memory | 64 MB internal, microSD expansion (512 MB card included at retail) |
| Audio | MP3, AAC, and WMA player, 3.5 mm headphone jack, speakerphone |
| Connectivity | Quad-band 2G GSM 850/900/1800/1900 with GPRS/EDGE, Bluetooth 1.2 with A2DP, USB 2.0; no 3G |
| Battery | 1,030 mAh lithium-ion, up to 4 hours talk, 96 hours standby |
| Size and weight | 4.7 x 2.3 x 0.7 inches, 4.5 oz |
| Included (per the listing) | Original battery and battery door, original charger, user guide, retail box |
Condition: Factory Refurbished
Factory refurbished units have been reconditioned to close-to-new working order. They are not brand new and may show light signs of handling. TG tests and grades each unit before it ships. Tell your account manager whether you need units with the original box and accessories or handset-only packs; the mix varies by lot.
Network and compatibility
The Sidekick 2008 is a 2G GSM phone with EDGE data and no 3G or LTE, carrying T-Mobile branding. T-Mobile retired its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, after all US carriers closed 3G in 2022, so the Sidekick has no US service today. Its email, messaging, and web features also depended on the Danger back-end service, which shut down in 2011, so even on a live foreign GSM network it works only as a phone, camera, and music player. See the network status line in the table for the listing-level status.
Resale fit
- Collectors of 2000s messaging phones who want a working Sidekick with the swivel display and both shells.
- Film, TV, and music-video prop houses dressing 2008 and 2009 scenes.
- Parts and display buyers sourcing keyboards, hinges, and housings.
Ordering from TG Wireless
TG Wireless sells to the trade. Pricing is shown to approved dealer accounts, and your account manager confirms availability, quantities, and grade mix before invoicing. Orders typically ship within 24 hours of order placement by FedEx, UPS, or DHL, within the United States and internationally. TG Wireless's 12-month warranty applies, with coverage and RMA handling per your order documentation. Resellers with a valid resale certificate are not charged sales tax. The FAQ covers account setup and shipping questions.
