Sidephone

A summary of steps to complete in order to set up Sidephone.

Setup Checklist

A step-by-step guide that outlines which tasks to complete in order to get Sidephone up-and-running.

Set up Sidephone for the first time

Steps to begin using Sidephone's Compact QWERTY keypad, including installing JakeType, and enabling JakeType as a software keyboard.

Set up and enable Sidephone's Compact QWERTY keypad

How to set up Sidephone and start using it for the first time.

Getting Started

A recommended series of steps to complete prior to setting up Sidephone for the first time.

Before setting up Sidephone

Learn how to charge your Sidephone, extend battery life, and understand battery health.

Battery and charging

A clear, step-by-step guide that explains how to properly insert a keypad in Sidephone.

Insert a keypad

How to power your Sidephone on, power it off, and force restart it when unresponsive.

Turn Sidephone on or off

A detailed guide that explains how to complete Sidephone’s on-screen Setup Wizard from start to finish with supporting images.

Complete the Sidephone Setup Wizard

How to navigate Sidephone using basic touchscreen gestures.

Basic gestures and navigation

How to customize keypad buttons with Key Mapper and install the required software keyboards.

Configure your keypad

How to install additional apps on Sidephone via the App Library and by sideloading.

Add additional applications

Steps to disabling RCS and iMessage to ensure deliverability of text messages on Sidephone.

Disable RCS and iMessage

Add a cellular plan to your Sidephone for data/talk/text.

Activate Sidephone mobile service

How to safely insert a SIM card in Sidephone or remove it.

Insert or remove the SIM card

How to move contacts, photos, and files to Sidephone using LocalSend and optional ongoing sync with DAVx⁵.

Transfer data from another device

Learn the basics, and get up-and-running with Sidephone in minutes.

Step by Step Start Guide

Instructions on how to begin using Sidephone that are tailored to existing dumbphone, flip phone and feature phone users.

Upgrading to Sidephone from an existing dumbphone, feature phone or flip phone

Instructions on how to begin using Sidephone that are tailored to Android smartphone users.

Switching to Sidephone from an Android device

Instructions on how to begin using Sidephone that are tailored to Apple iOS and iPhone users.

Switching to Sidephone from an iOS device

A step-by-step guide to configuring Sidephone as a simple and reliable first phone.

Setting up Sidephone as a first phone (eg. for kids)

Tips for switching to Sidephone from your current mobile device.

Tailored Start Guides

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