There is an issue or bug that has been discovered in the new Sidekick 2008 and the Sidekick LX phones with the video update. There is a currupted .3gp video file out there that has the potential to reset your entire Sidekick. Which just means that you will have to re-download everything and get all of your settings setback up. You can see an example of this happening in the video above.

To protect yourself from someone sending you this file in an email you can take the following precautions. Select Menu->Settings->Attachments->Remove Attachments then in the new menu simply tick the Multimedia box. This will prevent your emails from receiving a video file.

If you are still waiting for your Sidekick LX to get the video OTA update then you might want to watch this video. YouTube user youngplatinummusic has discovered a little trick that will help you get your update.

Step 1. Restart your device
Step 2. Do not sign into any apps or send any data……press menu+ o for good luck lol
Step 3. Watch your G7 for 3 minutes if the white swoosh isnt pulsating fast through the 7 then u need to restart (you can even go to network settings press menu + m if ur bytes recieved start counting fast ur good)
Step 4. Restart your sidekick as many times until your g7 continues to pulsate with white streak FAST & NONSTOP…10 minutes later it should still be moving even when ur not logged into messenger or texting or emailing….once u realize its doing the trick…lay ur sidekick down and in about 30 minutes ur OTA will be here…

The recently created Limited Edition Tony Hawk Sidekick LX is now available. If you are a current T-Mobile customer you can go to their website and upgrade your phone to the Tony Hawk Sidekick LX. However if you are not yet a T-Mobile customer you will not be able to pick one of these up from the T-Mobile website. But there’s good news you can still find the Tony Hawk Sidekick in our Sidekick Shop.

Update July 16:
T-Mobile has just released the Limited Edition Tony Hawk Sidekick LX for sale to everyone on their website for a price of $299.99.

T-Mobile Sidekick LX Tony Hawk Edition (T-Mobile) US $222.50 (16 Bids) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 10:57:04 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

T-Mobile Sidekick LX Tony Hawk Edition (T-Mobile) US $90.00 (8 Bids) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 11:07:28 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Here is a quick overview of the new video player feature in the Sidekick LX after the 4.6 OTA update.

Here is a quick overview of the new quick find feature in the Sidekick LX after the 4.6 OTA update.

Here is a quick overview of some new features in the Sidekick LX browser after the 4.6 OTA update.