New Moto G from Tesco for £129.99

gustafo · 09-08-2014 9:36pm

54kroc wrote: »

In fairness it's still not a bad price for an unlock.

give us the link for the unlock that's not a bad price?

Aspiring · 10-08-2014 2:25am

I got the tesco mobile 4g model unlocked through eBay. Think it was one of the first results on eBay only 2 euro or so iirc. Found the listing but its on the mobile website as I'm on the phone here: http://m.ebay.ca/itm?itemId=191259132813

Doge · 10-08-2014 2:37am

Aspiring wrote: »

I got the tesco mobile 4g model unlocked through eBay. Think it was one of the first results on eBay only 2 euro or so iirc. Found the listing but its on the mobile website as I'm on the phone here: http://m.ebay.ca/itm?itemId=191259132813

Makes me wonder if we should start asking mods to update the OP with links like this,

Would really help newcomers to the bargain.

Esel · 10-08-2014 2:59am

Aspiring wrote: »

I got the tesco mobile 4g model unlocked through eBay. Think it was one of the first results on eBay only 2 euro or so iirc. Found the listing but its on the mobile website as I'm on the phone here: http://m.ebay.ca/itm?itemId=191259132813

If this works, it is very good news for people on here.

Aspiring · 10-08-2014 3:02am

Esel wrote: »

If this works, it is very good news for people on here.

I'm hoping it will. I've been seeing on some sellers pages that they are asking people with 4g model phones not to request unlock codes. Something about their being an issue with Motorola's servers in relation to the unlock codes for these phones. No such notice that I can see (correct me if I'm wrong) in the listing I've posted so perhaps it's working.

DavyC2 · 10-08-2014 12:07pm

I used the seller "complete_comms_soultions" and had no problems getting a code, they were the cheapest too ( €1:70 I think )

W.Shakes-Beer · 10-08-2014 12:30pm

I've just realised something.

When sending an email seller your details, we are giving our current network as Tesco Mobile UK.

However, their database probably doesn't list that and may be confused with "T-Mobile UK" which are two different networks.

But, Tesco Mobile and O2 are the same so maybe when listing your current network to the ebay seller, type something such as "Tesco Mobile UK (same as O2)" just so as they dont select T-Mobile which is what some may think, particularly sellers outside the UK who may be unfamiliar with the networks.

It was this that got me thinking as when I select O2 as my network it say that a code is available for my phone:
http://www.cellunlocker.net/motorola-unlock.php

Delira · 10-08-2014 12:38pm

DavyC2 wrote: »

I used the seller "complete_comms_soultions" and had no problems getting a code, they were the cheapest too ( €1:70 I think )

How long ago did you use him? Because I bought my 4G unlock code from him about a month ago but now he's after changing the price on that listing to something ridiculous like £500. He's also created a new (normal price) listing but includes the line "Kindly Do not send Moto G LTE 4G version Iemi in This listing."

So this guy's out I'm afraid!

I wonder what the issue is with unlocking the 4Gs? There seemed to be no shortage of sellers last month.

DavyC2 · 10-08-2014 12:58pm

Delira wrote: »

How long ago did you use him? Because I bought my 4G unlock code from him about a month ago but now he's after changing the price on that listing to something ridiculous like £500. He's also created a new (normal price) listing but includes the line "Kindly Do not send Moto G LTE 4G version Iemi in This listing."

So this guy's out I'm afraid!

I wonder what the issue is with unlocking the 4Gs? There seemed to be no shortage of sellers last month.

It was about 2/3 weeks ago alright, sent me two codes but the first one worked.

Jamerican · 10-08-2014 1:49pm

Aspiring wrote: »

I got the tesco mobile 4g model unlocked through eBay. Think it was one of the first results on eBay only 2 euro or so iirc. Found the listing but its on the mobile website as I'm on the phone here: http://m.ebay.ca/itm?itemId=191259132813

Got a response from this guy:

Hi,

Sorry to inform you that the unlock code for your phone cannot be found in the regular Motorola Database.

You will receive full refund. You may try Next Level Motorola Database which should have the unlock code but it costs more and takes longer. (Up to 3 business days). Please contact us for more details if you have any questions.

Back to square one again. :-(

Rock Paper Scissors · 10-08-2014 2:00pm

just got a text from parcel motel guys, my phone is ready for collection

Im gonna leave now to collect the phone

Then Im gonna try the link posted above

http://m.ebay.ca/itm?itemId=191259132813

Will report back results

W.Shakes-Beer · 10-08-2014 4:13pm

Jamerican wrote: »

Got a response from this guy:

Hi,

Sorry to inform you that the unlock code for your phone cannot be found in the regular Motorola Database.

You will receive full refund. You may try Next Level Motorola Database which should have the unlock code but it costs more and takes longer. (Up to 3 business days). Please contact us for more details if you have any questions.

Back to square one again. :-(

Same myself from this guy.

This is getting old fairly quick now. That's about the 6th person I've tried. Waiting to hear back from "mnztechnologies" as I've paid for one of the £7 "special" services but the seller is away until next week so even in the chance that it does get sorted it'll be at least another week.

Can't understand how my IMEI can't be found in the Motorola database, I understand there are two databases and mine is apparently in the second but still no guarantee of this being sorted.

Am I right in thinking that Tesco wont take back a phone that has been turned on etc? As I'd seriously consider sending it back and ordering a sim free.

This seems to be purely a problem with Tesco Mobile 4G handsets.

Jamerican · 10-08-2014 4:19pm

W.Shakes-Beer wrote: »

Same myself from this guy.

This is getting old fairly quick now. That's about the 6th person I've tried. Waiting to hear back from "mnztechnologies" as I've paid for one of the £7 "special" services but the seller is away until next week so even in the chance that it does get sorted it'll be at least another week.

Can't understand how my IMEI can't be found in the Motorola database, I understand there are two databases and mine is apparently in the second but still no guarantee of this being sorted.

Am I right in thinking that Tesco wont take back a phone that has been turned on etc? As I'd seriously consider sending it back and ordering a sim free.

This seems to be purely a problem with Tesco Mobile 4G handsets.

Not sure if Tesco would take it back, but I am trying this guy now. If I have any success, I'll let you all know. Certainly a pain in the butt, Just hope we get some results soon!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/131264173504?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Rock Paper Scissors · 10-08-2014 4:30pm

just got my phone, very very impressed

It didnt come with a charger though?

Gonna try get an unlock code now

Fresh Pots · 10-08-2014 4:36pm

Rock Paper Scissors wrote: »

just got my phone, very very impressed

It didnt come with a charger though?

Gonna try get an unlock code now

They don't include a charger as they assume everyone already has one which is true with 99% of people. Its to keep costs down.

bk · 10-08-2014 5:22pm

Fresh Pots wrote: »

They don't include a charger as they assume everyone already has one which is true with 99% of people. Its to keep costs down.

And more importantly reduces e-waste and promotes recycling.

Rock Paper Scissors · 10-08-2014 6:01pm

just done the android 4.4.4 update, went very smooth

Also no problems with the phone not recognising my micro SD card or moving apps to the micro SD card

Aspiring · 10-08-2014 6:20pm

What's the battery life like after the update? Have been holding off from updating because of some reports of poor battery life post update.

tiegan · 10-08-2014 9:37pm

Aspiring wrote: »

What's the battery life like after the update? Have been holding off from updating because of some reports of poor battery life post update.

My battery life has significantly decreased since the update. Would be interested to hear from others about their experiences.

loyatemu · 10-08-2014 9:50pm

haven't noticed any difference since the update - I'd say I get about 24 hours out of a full charge, may a little more.

Rock Paper Scissors · 11-08-2014 3:14pm

battery life seems fine on my end after the 4.4.4 update

Cant try an unlock code until i get my microsim from tesco mobile although im not sure if i will need an unlock code because im on tesco mobile ireland and am unsure if a tesco mobile uk locked phone will alllow an irish tesco mobile sim to be used without an unlock

Any recommendations for a case guys?

taytobreath · 11-08-2014 7:39pm

still no unlock code, I paid for my code Thursday.
A pain in the tits this is.

Delira · 11-08-2014 8:56pm

Rock Paper Scissors wrote: »

battery life seems fine on my end after the 4.4.4 update

Cant try an unlock code until i get my microsim from tesco mobile although im not sure if i will need an unlock code because im on tesco mobile ireland and am unsure if a tesco mobile uk locked phone will alllow an irish tesco mobile sim to be used without an unlock

Any recommendations for a case guys?

FYI: You're gonna need an unlock code sorry to say. I'm on Tesco Ireland and my sim wouldn't work in the locked Tesco UK phone until I unlocked it. I even rang Tesco customer care (before buying the code on ebay) on the off chance they might do something for me but they said it's actually a totally different company (!) so I'd have to get it unlocked.

Rock Paper Scissors · 11-08-2014 8:57pm

Delira wrote: »

FYI: You're gonna need an unlock code sorry to say. I'm on Tesco Ireland and my sim wouldn't work in the locked Tesco UK phone until I unlocked it. I even rang Tesco customer care (before buying the code on ebay) on the off chance they might do something for me but they said it's actually a totally different company (!) so I'd have to get it unlocked.

Where did you get it unlocked?

Can you post a link plz

Delira · 11-08-2014 9:01pm

Rock Paper Scissors wrote: »

Where did you get it unlocked?

Can you post a link plz

See post #159. The fella I used has changed his listing since to say that he doesn't unlock Moto G 4G's anymore.

Delira · 11-08-2014 9:09pm

Rock Paper Scissors wrote: »

Any recommendations for a case guys?

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/official-motorola-grip-shell-case-for-moto-g-cherry-p44047.htm

I bought the above grip case for mine. Really like it because it replaces the back that's on it rather than going on over it, so doesn't add any thickness to the phone. Also, instead of cutouts for the volume/power buttons it has them inbuilt into it so very easy access to them. And I think the rubber bumper part around the edge would give pretty good protection in a fall. Granted it's a bit pricey but I'm happy with it!

PS Paid €20.95 on Expansys.ie for it

Wombatman · 12-08-2014 12:34pm

I still have had no luck getting a network unlck code for 4G model.

May have to do this:
http://www.tescomobile.com/help-and-support/1083-phone-help/1102-using-your-phone/unlock-your-tesco-mobile-phone

Fresh Pots · 12-08-2014 12:52pm

Wombatman wrote: »

I still have had no luck getting a network unlck code for 4G model.

May have to do this:
http://www.tescomobile.com/help-and-support/1083-phone-help/1102-using-your-phone/unlock-your-tesco-mobile-phone

Have you tried this guy?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/191259132813

A poster above got a code off him for his 4g moto g without any problems.

taytobreath · 12-08-2014 1:11pm

Wombatman wrote: »

I still have had no luck getting a network unlck code for 4G model.

May have to do this:
http://www.tescomobile.com/help-and-support/1083-phone-help/1102-using-your-phone/unlock-your-tesco-mobile-phone

I'm in the same boat. What the problem is I just dont know

Wombatman · 12-08-2014 1:15pm

Fresh Pots wrote: »

Have you tried this guy?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/191259132813

A poster above got a code off him for his 4g moto g without any problems.

Tried him. He gave me a code. It didn't work. He was very helpful and gave me a refund no problem.

Wombatman · 12-08-2014 1:17pm

taytobreath wrote: »

I'm in the same boat. What the problem is I just dont know

Frustrating as fook. If I had to guess I would say they are shipping them faster than they are updating the service databases with IMEI numbers.

gustafo · 12-08-2014 4:25pm

Yep this a disaster alright I have tried a good few sellers now and no joy, think I might have to fork out the 20 quid to tesco to get it unlocked

taytobreath · 12-08-2014 5:28pm

I sent them an email to see whats the hold up I got this in return.....
Hi apologies for taking so long, unfortunately the code is still pending in the software but as soon as we get a code for you we will send you it straight away

so theres still a glimmer of hope yet

edit... just got this email
Hi unfortunately we have put your IMEI into more than one server but no code has came back, we can only apologize for the inconvenience and offer you a refund

W.Shakes-Beer · 12-08-2014 6:47pm

No luck here either, pain in the stones.

Taytobreath, was that Tesco mobile you emailed? When they say refund, do they mean the phone?

As I'd nearly send mine back and just buy the sim free one.

taytobreath · 12-08-2014 7:10pm

W.Shakes-Beer wrote: »

No luck here either, pain in the stones.

Taytobreath, was that Tesco mobile you emailed? When they say refund, do they mean the phone?

As I'd nearly send mine back and just buy the sim free one.

No it was the ebay unlock crowd.
its looking that ill have to return it too, but there is another way
you have to ring this number 00443453006660
its tesco mobile and apparently they will unlock it for you for a fee of £20

I just have to get someones phone as my network only allows ringing irish numbers, another pain in the balls for me

W.Shakes-Beer · 12-08-2014 7:38pm

taytobreath wrote: »

No it was the ebay unlock crowd.
its looking that ill have to return it too, but there is another way
you have to ring this number 00443453006660
its tesco mobile and apparently they will unlock it for you for a fee of £20

I just have to get someones phone as my network only allows ringing irish numbers, another pain in the balls for me

I've just got off the phone with Tesco, I'm just sending it back and getting the sim free one. Fed up with this unlocking malarky, I'll pay the extra 15 for the sim free one and get a years warranty.

Rock Paper Scissors · 13-08-2014 7:04am

W.Shakes-Beer wrote: »

I've just got off the phone with Tesco, I'm just sending it back and getting the sim free one. Fed up with this unlocking malarky, I'll pay the extra 15 for the sim free one and get a years warranty.

Have you already opened the phone from the packaging? Are they still gonna accept it even if it's opened ? Are you gonna drive up north and to return it or post it?

Please let us know

Cheers

sweetie · 13-08-2014 10:52am

I emailed my IMEI to this seller and he confirmed he had a code so I just now sent payment.
BTW I am a tesco mobile ireland customer and thought I wouldn't need an unlock!

Edit: It worked! My phone was received a couple weeks ago though.

Wombatman · 13-08-2014 3:08pm

sweetie wrote: »

I emailed my IMEI to this seller and he confirmed he had a code so I just now sent payment.
BTW I am a tesco mobile ireland customer and thought I wouldn't need an unlock!

Edit: It worked! My phone was received a couple weeks ago though.

4G version?

sweetie · 13-08-2014 3:11pm

Wombatman wrote: »

4G version?

yes

sh7289 · 13-08-2014 7:06pm

Sent an e-mail and got a reply from that smgreen seller on ebay that people have linked regarding the Tesco mobile 4g. He came back with this:

Sorry - codes are not available for your given IMEI
Simon

IMEI NOT RETURNING CODES ARE:

359290.05.124xxxxx
359290.05.126xxxxx
359290.05.128xxxxx
359290.05.129xxxxx
359290.05.132xxxxx
359290.05.133xxxxx
359290.05.136xxxxx

sweetie · 13-08-2014 7:18pm

i'd say it's a matter of time. I received my phone at least two weeks ago so it had probably caught up by today. patience peeps!

taytobreath · 13-08-2014 7:55pm

Wombatman wrote: »

Frustrating as fook. If I had to guess I would say they are shipping them faster than they are updating the service databases with IMEI numbers.

yeah im thinking the same thing as him^^
my imei is on that list

I rang tesco mobile today and in order to request an unlock code I had to top up by 20 euro. But my visa card is irish and they weren't accepting irish cards for some reason. So as a gratuity they topped up my phone free of charge and I have to wait a few days for them to send the code to me now.
So I got a good result regarding that.
20 mins on skype to an english number at a cost of 50 cents, handyyyyyy:)

Del007 · 13-08-2014 8:25pm

Anyone looking to sell their old Moto G?

Rock Paper Scissors · 14-08-2014 6:52am

taytobreath wrote: »

yeah im thinking the same thing as him^^
my imei is on that list

I rang tesco mobile today and in order to request an unlock code I had to top up by 20 euro. But my visa card is irish and they weren't accepting irish cards for some reason. So as a gratuity they topped up my phone free of charge and I have to wait a few days for them to send the code to me now.
So I got a good result regarding that.
20 mins on skype to an english number at a cost of 50 cents, handyyyyyy:)

can you send me the number you called mate

cheers

AlanS181824 · 14-08-2014 8:10am

Del007 wrote: »

Anyone looking to sell their old Moto G?

Not sure it can even be discussed here but PM'd.

AlanS181824 · 14-08-2014 8:18am

I've the non 4G/SD Card 8GB Moto G and I'm really fed up at the lack of both.

I live in an area where I can get 4G indoors from all major providers so it'd really be great to have.

As for having an SD card I love to take pictures so being able to just have access to a physical SD card would be great.

Also seen some people on here saying they think the Moto G has a bad camera but I personally think it's grand, like most cameras it needs a good bit of light to take a good picture.

Is it the locked Tesco Mobile Moto G that comes with the 2 free cases?

Thanks!

taytobreath · 14-08-2014 8:37am

Rock Paper Scissors wrote: »

can you send me the number you called mate

cheers

00443453006660
have your imei and sim and tesco phone number with u, its took me 20 mins on the phone to them.

W.Shakes-Beer · 14-08-2014 11:28am

Rock Paper Scissors wrote: »

Have you already opened the phone from the packaging? Are they still gonna accept it even if it's opened ? Are you gonna drive up north and to return it or post it?

Please let us know

Cheers

Unfortunately that plan was all going well until they figured out I lived in the republic of Ireland. So that plan has been scrapped!

taytobreath wrote: »

00443453006660
have your imei and sim and tesco phone number with u, its took me 20 mins on the phone to them.

My IMEI is on that list too so I might take this route also, I hope someone takes pity and just sorts it as easy as that.

taytobreath · 14-08-2014 2:54pm

they took pity on me, tell them you fecked up the order by getting the locked version instead of the unlocked version.

New Moto G from Tesco for £129.99

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