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Vodafone Smart Prime 6

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  • #32
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,651 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    Buddy Holly wrote: »
    Folks, are ye talking about the smart prime phone or the smart ultra?

    It was the Smart Prime.

    It would make more sense to start a 2nd thread about the Smart Ultra and split this one. IMO. Its a very different price point.


  • #33
    NegativeOne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 431 ✭✭NegativeOne


    beauf wrote: »
    It was the Smart Prime.

    It would make more sense to start a 2nd thread about the Smart Ultra and split this one. IMO. Its a very different price point.

    One step ahead of ya!

    http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057457335/1/#post96132839


  • #34
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,651 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    How does rooting and unlocking effect any updates from Vodafone.


  • #35
    54and56
    Registered Users Posts: 7,641 ✭✭✭54and56


    OK, so back on the original topic - the Smart Prime 6.

    I picked one up today for my daughter. Very smart device. Well built (I'm used to plasticky Samsung devices), good screen and snappy performance. Once you install a different launcher (I just installed Google Now Launcher) the VF looks and feel fades away.

    Does anyone know how to root this phone and if there is a custom ROM for it so it can run as vanilla and light a version of Android as possible?


  • #36
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    Does unlocking a phone using ebay void the warranty of the phone?


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  • #37
    StereoSound
    Registered Users Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭StereoSound


    Just bought the unlock code for my ultra 6 on eBay... However do I message the guy my imei number in a pm ? I never Bought an unlock code on eBay so what exactly do I do? I paid for the service with PayPal just now...


  • #38
    54and56
    Registered Users Posts: 7,641 ✭✭✭54and56


    StereoSound wrote: »
    Just bought the unlock code for my ultra 6 on eBay... However do I message the guy my imei number in a pm ? I never Bought an unlock code on eBay so what exactly do I do? I paid for the service with PayPal just now...

    Yes, you'll have to message him now and quote the transaction/order # to him.

    The best way to do it is to send him a message as part of the check out process.

    The instructions from the guy I used http://www.ebay.ie/itm/291500548350 was to "Please add a message to seller on your checkout. You can find the box to add the message under the delivery address." and the info he requested in the message is "1. IMEI number 2. Phone Model 3. Current Network"

    I got my sons phone delivered this morning, bought the unlock code, got the unlock code within about 15 minutes and had the phone unlocked 5 minutes later. All seems to be fine.


  • #39
    StereoSound
    Registered Users Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭StereoSound


    Je_suis_Jean wrote: »
    Yes, you'll have to message him now and quote the transaction/order # to him.

    The best way to do it is to send him a message as part of the check out process.

    The instructions from the guy I used http://www.ebay.ie/itm/291500548350 was to "Please add a message to seller on your checkout. You can find the box to add the message under the delivery address." and the info he requested in the message is "1. IMEI number 2. Phone Model 3. Current Network"

    I got my sons phone delivered this morning, bought the unlock code, got the unlock code within about 15 minutes and had the phone unlocked 5 minutes later. All seems to be fine.

    Thanks done that now

    Cheers


  • #40
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    Je_suis_Jean wrote: »
    Yes, you'll have to message him now and quote the transaction/order # to him.

    The best way to do it is to send him a message as part of the check out process.

    The instructions from the guy I used http://www.ebay.ie/itm/291500548350 was to "Please add a message to seller on your checkout. You can find the box to add the message under the delivery address." and the info he requested in the message is "1. IMEI number 2. Phone Model 3. Current Network"

    I got my sons phone delivered this morning, bought the unlock code, got the unlock code within about 15 minutes and had the phone unlocked 5 minutes later. All seems to be fine.

    Is current network the network it's locked to?


  • #41
    StereoSound
    Registered Users Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭StereoSound


    I'm all done now, ultra 6 running perfectly on meteor. I had the unlock code about 40 mins after I paid for it. Phone is running great, no complaints at all so far. I find its hard to believe I only paid €169 for this thing. Its unreal value!


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  • #42
    Fowler87
    Registered Users Posts: 6,731 ✭✭✭Fowler87


    The only issue I have with considering the ultra is its 5.5 inch frame. Can't be doing with a phone that large in my pocket


  • #43
    StereoSound
    Registered Users Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭StereoSound


    Fowler87 wrote: »
    The only issue I have with considering the ultra is its 5.5 inch frame. Can't be doing with a phone that large in my pocket

    I came from a 5" moto g to this, no doubt a big differance in size. You will get use to it. I'll probably never use my laptop ever again now that I have this thing.


  • #44
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    Fowler87 wrote: »
    The only issue I have with considering the ultra is its 5.5 inch frame. Can't be doing with a phone that large in my pocket

    You get used to it, and its worth it for the screen/battery.
    StereoSound wrote: »
    I'm all done now, ultra 6 running perfectly on meteor. I had the unlock code about 40 mins after I paid for it. Phone is running great, no complaints at all so far. I find its hard to believe I only paid €169 for this thing. Its unreal value!

    Did you get it with a VodaFone sim?

    Did you message the unlocked saying Meteor was your "current network"?


  • #45
    54and56
    Registered Users Posts: 7,641 ✭✭✭54and56


    Lads, discussion of the Smart Ultra 6 is this way -> http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057457335


  • #46
    mobby
    Registered Users Posts: 1,137 ✭✭✭mobby


    Je_suis_Jean wrote: »
    Yes, you'll have to message him now and quote the transaction/order # to him.

    The best way to do it is to send him a message as part of the check out process.

    The instructions from the guy I used http://www.ebay.ie/itm/291500548350 was to "Please add a message to seller on your checkout. You can find the box to add the message under the delivery address." and the info he requested in the message is "1. IMEI number 2. Phone Model 3. Current Network"

    I got my sons phone delivered this morning, bought the unlock code, got the unlock code within about 15 minutes and had the phone unlocked 5 minutes later. All seems to be fine.

    Tried for an unlock code for my SMART PRIME on the above link, but was told it was not possible :mad::(


  • #47
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    What s the battery like on the Prime 6 anyone?


  • #48
    Curb Your Enthusiasm
    Registered Users Posts: 3,461 ✭✭✭Curb Your Enthusiasm


    deadanonymau5 wrote: »
    What s the battery like on the Prime 6 anyone?

    Pretty good. Easily get a day and a half from it.


  • #49
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    Techmaster wrote: »
    Pretty good. Easily get a day and a half from it.

    Im a heavy user, no way Id get that out of it. Im undecided between the Prime and Ultra! :o


  • #50
    54and56
    Registered Users Posts: 7,641 ✭✭✭54and56


    deadanonymau5 wrote: »
    Im a heavy user, no way Id get that out of it. Im undecided between the Prime and Ultra! :o

    If you're a heavy user there's no doubt the Ultra will suit you better. I'm a OnePlus One owner but actually purchased both the Prime 6 and the Ultra 6 for my daughter and son in the last week. The Prime is a fine device for day to day medium use but the Ultra is more of a workhorse for heavy use with bigger screen, bigger battery, more RAM etc etc.


  • #51
    EagererBeaver
    Registered Users Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭EagererBeaver


    Anyone bit the bullet on this and bought one and unlocked it successfully? Unlocks website offers the service but have yet to hear of active doing it.

    Please, please, please limit discussion on this to the Prime 6 and not the Ultra.


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  • #52
    NegativeOne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 431 ✭✭NegativeOne


    EagererBeaver wrote: »
    Anyone bit the bullet on this and bought one and unlocked it successfully? Unlocks website offers the service but have yet to hear of active doing it.

    Please, please, please limit discussion on this to the Prime 6 and not the Ultra.

    Haven't yet found a site that will unlock this from Vodafone Ireland.


  • #53
    EagererBeaver
    Registered Users Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭EagererBeaver


    NegativeOne wrote: »
    Haven't yet found a site that will unlock this from Vodafone Ireland.

    I played with the drop down menus on this website:

    http://unlocklocks.com/

    and it gave me all the options. Obvs can't put in an IMEI as I haven't bought the phone yet. Bit of a chicken and egg situation. Girlfriend (on O2 UK) is looking to move on from a badly cracked Galaxy S3 Mini and at €80 this is an absolute steal.


  • #54
    54and56
    Registered Users Posts: 7,641 ✭✭✭54and56


    Anyone had to replace a cracked screen on the Smart Prime 6 yet? Cost? Service Provider? I'm guessing it's going to cost more to replace the screen than buy a new phone but just in case..... :mad:


  • #55
    Feck Off
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭Feck Off


    Has anyone found a site to unlock the Vodafone smart prime 6 on the Vodafone Ireland network?


  • #56
    Ten Pin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,815 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    Feck Off wrote: »
    Has anyone found a site to unlock the Vodafone smart prime 6 on the Vodafone Ireland network?

    Short answer is No, there's a Sheffield based site that claims to be able to unlock it BUT you have to post it to them, not very practical. Found the site on a google search.


  • #57
    braniganl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43 ✭braniganl


    Anyone found a way of unlocking the Smart Prime 6 by any chance? bought one for my mother and want to switch her to 48. She's been a PAYG VF customer for last 15 years if that helps!


  • #58
    mirec
    Registered Users Posts: 142 ✭✭mirec


    I have tried 4 ebay sellers for unlocking Vodafone Smart prime 6 but not a single one could provide unlocking code :(


    braniganl wrote: »
    Anyone found a way of unlocking the Smart Prime 6 by any chance? bought one for my mother and want to switch her to 48. She's been a PAYG VF customer for last 15 years if that helps!


  • #59
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    braniganl wrote: »
    Anyone found a way of unlocking the Smart Prime 6 by any chance? bought one for my mother and want to switch her to 48. She's been a PAYG VF customer for last 15 years if that helps!

    https://nac.vodafone.ie


  • #60
    mirec
    Registered Users Posts: 142 ✭✭mirec


    deadanonymau5 wrote: »
    https://nac.vodafone.ie

    Yes that is working option but I am not with vodafone and do not know anyone who is.


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  • #61
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    mirec wrote: »
    Yes that is working option but I am not with vodafone and do not know anyone who is.

    The person I quoted and responded to does...


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