To get the most out of Sidephone, we recommend the following:
Hardware
Learn how to add and remove keypads from the device correctly to avoid damaging the hardware and allow the system to recognize the buttons
Review product disclaimers and policies, including battery and charging best practices in order to keep the device in great condition
Software
Navigating the phone
Get familiar with Sidephone's custom Android implementation, including how to organize apps on the home screen and use swipe gestures
Installing software and switching between software keyboards
Learn how to install additional applications and software on Sidephone through the App Library
Learn how to add software keyboards, enable them, and switch between them
(For Advanced Users): Understand the risks of sideloading applications
Set up mobile data / talk / text on Sidephone
Set up a mobile plan on your Sidephone
To give everyone at least one option to choose from and simplify onboarding, Sidephone offers its own in-house mobile plans that can be enabled in minutes at plans.sidephone.com using the provided SIM card
Tip: Keep the provided Sidephone SIM card and its containing pages regardless of which connectivity path you choose. It is valuable to have on-hand as a backup.