Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi all,
Vanilla are planning an update to the site on April 24th (next Wednesday). It is a major PHP8 update which is expected to boost performance across the site. The site will be down from 7pm and it is expected to take about an hour to complete. We appreciate your patience during the update.
Thanks all.

VODAFONE 4" SMARTPHONE...29 EURO

Options
12357…10

Comments

  • Options
    #122
    infocal
    Registered Users Posts: 107 ✭✭infocal


    AlanS181824 wrote: »
    On GSMarena it says the Vodafone Smart 3 takes a Mini Sim which is untrue as it takes a full sized regular sim.

    mini sim = regular sim


  • Options
    #123
    m4rkiz
    Registered Users Posts: 493 ✭✭m4rkiz


    AlanS181824 wrote: »
    On GSMarena it says the Vodafone Smart 3 takes a Mini Sim which is untrue as it takes a full sized regular sim.

    full size sim is the size of credit card

    mini sim is what we know as ordinary sim

    then there is micro sim that is about half the size of mini sim with few mm plastic around metal contacts

    and nano sim with metal contacts only

    now back to the studio:

    rooting is easy - turn on usb debugging and use this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386677
    after that install superSU from google play as method above is installing only su executable in sbin

    anyone has any luck finding working recovery?


  • Options
    #124
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    Ah, I see now, thanks to the both of you.


  • Options
    #125
    Ruu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,622 ✭✭✭Ruu


    These are 39 euro now at least for me, 59 with 20 euro off to switch.


  • Options
    #126
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    Ruubot2 wrote: »
    These are 39 euro now at least for me, 59 with 20 euro off to switch.

    Yeah the €29 price was part of their "12 Deals Of Christmas" promotion. €39 is still really good I think.


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #127
    swab
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭swab


    Quick question - will this phone support tethering straight out of the box or will vodafone have rendered such functionality off limits ?


  • Options
    #128
    now online
    Registered Users Posts: 346 ✭✭now online


    Questionv re porting number

    Hi I'm hoping someone can advise me. I ported my number to vodafone after I got the phone unlocked, is it possible to get back to Tesco mobile keeping the same number ?
    Thanks


  • Options
    #129
    daytob
    Registered Users Posts: 1,900 ✭✭✭daytob


    now online wrote: »
    Questionv re porting number

    Hi I'm hoping someone can advise me. I ported my number to vodafone after I got the phone unlocked, is it possible to get back to Tesco mobile keeping the same number ?
    Thanks
    can you not just tell tesco you want to port the number over?


  • Options
    #130
    Supercell
    Registered Users Posts: 15,322 ✭✭✭✭Supercell


    now online wrote: »
    Questionv re porting number

    Hi I'm hoping someone can advise me. I ported my number to vodafone after I got the phone unlocked, is it possible to get back to Tesco mobile keeping the same number ?
    Thanks

    Sure its easy, I use my old 085 number with Tesco mobile just fine. Call them, is done in seconds
    https://www.loughlinstown.ie

    Have a weather station?, why not join the Ireland Weather Network - http://irelandweather.eu/



  • Options
    #131
    loopymum
    Registered Users Posts: 1,230 ✭✭✭loopymum


    infocal wrote: »
    I got my code in 10 minutes from this seller!

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/251355895472?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

    I used the same on your recommendation. Got code after about 5mins and unlocked it. Great


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #132
    paddyp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,927 ✭✭✭paddyp


    Basil3 wrote: »
    Sorry, this one

    Edit: now seeing their live chat is offline, so hopefully doesn't slow the process too much

    I wouldn't bother ordering from these guys, ordered three days ago no code yet, no response through ebay, live chat or direct email. Haven't had to wait that long for a code in ten years. And yes I've checked my spam folder etc.


  • Options
    #133
    slavedave
    Registered Users Posts: 303 ✭✭slavedave


    I used them and got the code within a couple of hours. Much faster than sellers I have used to unlock other phones in the past (up to a day to get an unlock code). Send them an email on their contact address and see what progress you make. All the best.


  • Options
    #134
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    paddyp wrote: »
    I wouldn't bother ordering from these guys, ordered three days ago no code yet, no response through ebay, live chat or direct email. Haven't had to wait that long for a code in ten years. And yes I've checked my spam folder etc.

    Did you use the live chat function? As I said, filled out form, paid, used live chat and was given code straight away. Whole process 2 mins max.


  • Options
    #135
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,463 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    I'm trying to buy one of these phones and get €20 off by switching a Tesco Mobile number, but every time I enter the Tesco Mobile number I see the following message:
    We're sorry. The number entered is already a Vodafone number. We cannot switch this number to Vodafone.

    Anyone seen this and worked around it. The number is definitely a Tesco Mobile number and not Vodafone.


  • Options
    #136
    tomdempsey200
    Registered Users Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭tomdempsey200


    anyone know where I cab get a unlock code for a Euro?

    all I got left on card..


  • Options
    #137
    MuffinsDa
    Registered Users Posts: 1,225 ✭✭✭MuffinsDa


    I didn't have any problems like that when I ported a new Tesco Mobile sim. How do you know it's Tesco mobile? Are you saying it just because it starts with 089 or are you 100% sure it's never ported (or is a new sim card).


  • Options
    #138
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,463 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    MuffinsDa wrote: »
    I didn't have any problems like that when I ported a new Tesco Mobile sim. How do you know it's Tesco mobile? Are you saying it just because it starts with 089 or are you 100% sure it's never ported (or is a new sim card).

    It is a new SIM card, freshly bought from a Tesco shop yesterday and then enabled.

    Cheers


  • Options
    #139
    MuffinsDa
    Registered Users Posts: 1,225 ✭✭✭MuffinsDa


    In that case I'd say it's probably best to give Vodafone a ring, I doubt if there would be any workaround you could do yourself.


  • Options
    #140
    paddyp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,927 ✭✭✭paddyp


    paddyp wrote: »
    I wouldn't bother ordering from these guys, ordered three days ago no code yet, no response through ebay, live chat or direct email. Haven't had to wait that long for a code in ten years. And yes I've checked my spam folder etc.
    slavedave wrote: »
    I used them and got the code within a couple of hours. Much faster than sellers I have used to unlock other phones in the past (up to a day to get an unlock code). Send them an email on their contact address and see what progress you make. All the best.
    Basil3 wrote: »
    Did you use the live chat function? As I said, filled out form, paid, used live chat and was given code straight away. Whole process 2 mins max.

    As I said no repsonse through livechat, email or ebay. Tried again last night still no response, live chat offline everytime I've checked it in the last few days.


  • Options
    #141
    PeterDuggan
    Registered Users Posts: 863 ✭✭✭PeterDuggan


    Does this model have NFC? I know the manual refers to it but has anybody actually see it work?


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #142
    Burrow_Ursidae
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32 ✭Burrow_Ursidae


    Any tips on opening the thing?

    Can't put in the battery or sim card lol


  • Options
    #143
    Burrow_Ursidae
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32 ✭Burrow_Ursidae


    It's ok I got it.

    Great phone so far, everything is really smooth, much more so than my Huawei y300 which cost 79


  • Options
    #144
    JTMan
    Registered Users Posts: 5,535 ✭✭✭JTMan


    paddyp wrote: »
    As I said no repsonse through livechat, email or ebay. Tried again last night still no response, live chat offline everytime I've checked it in the last few days.

    Time to request a refund so.

    Any other source of unlock codes? Thanks.


  • Options
    #145
    slave1
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,693 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    Fungus wrote: »
    Time to request a refund so.

    Any other source of unlock codes? Thanks.

    I used this guy, got the code in a few hours, worked 100%

    My stuff for sale on Adverts inc. outdoor furniture, roof box and EDDI

    My Active Ads (adverts.ie)



  • Options
    #146
    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    Burrow_Ursidae wrote: »
    Any tips on opening the thing?

    Can't put in the battery or sim card lol

    There's a slot beside the headphone socket where you take the surround off from the top of the phone first then the back panel comes off.Just use your fingernail to pop it off.


  • Options
    #147
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Am actually very impressed with the phone's battery life in stand by. I have my second phone number on this phone, and hardly use it, but battery is still at 65% after 3 days. Can't complain, my previous spare was going flat every couple of days and I had to keep remembering to charge.


  • Options
    #148
    slave1
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,693 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    Still nothing on my Fatcheese account, anyone else seeing anything on theirs?

    My stuff for sale on Adverts inc. outdoor furniture, roof box and EDDI

    My Active Ads (adverts.ie)



  • Options
    #149
    slavedave
    Registered Users Posts: 303 ✭✭slavedave


    slave1 wrote: »
    Still nothing on my Fatcheese account, anyone else seeing anything on theirs?

    Yes - showing €24 for each of the two phones I purchased.


  • Options
    #150
    Burrow_Ursidae
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32 ✭Burrow_Ursidae


    One of the best bargain alerts ever.

    Really nice phone. As I said it runs smoother than my Huawei y300.

    The unlock code worked perfectly as well.

    By the way you can get this deal in Bricks and Mortar Vodafone for 39 if you bring them in your old number and switch.


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #151
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    slave1 wrote: »
    Still nothing on my Fatcheese account, anyone else seeing anything on theirs?
    Yes, on mine it says
    "04 Dec 2013 Vodafone Ireland Pending €24.00"
    Should expect the cashback around May :P


Advertisement