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Vodafone Black Friday Sale

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    #242
    okidoki987
    Registered Users Posts: 10,618 ✭✭✭✭okidoki987


    Ordered a Samsung A40 off three.ie for €89.99 (plus €10 top up) having given up on Vodafone customer service coming back to me about my cancelled order.
    Not only was it €50 cheaper, came in 2 days.
    Vodafone customer service said they ring me back and that was nearly 2 weeks ago!

    Nearly got caught out with the 3 pin plug which looked very strange till I figured it needed to be expanded to fit :o.


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    #243
    WestWicklow1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,193 ✭✭✭WestWicklow1


    okidoki987 wrote: »
    Vodafone customer service said they ring me back and that was nearly 2 weeks ago!

    I'm now waiting almost three weeks for a refund from a failed online sale. I didn't get the phone but they took the money anyway.
    okidoki987 wrote: »
    Nearly got caught out with the 3 pin plug which looked very strange till I figured it needed to be expanded to fit :o.

    :D


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    #244
    Saint_Mel
    Registered Users Posts: 2,598 ✭✭✭Saint_Mel


    Just noticed the P30 Lite discount has gone from €100 down to €50 .... and the base price has gone up from €199 to €249.99 .... so their updated offer is to get the phone for the same price as it was before!


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    #245
    webpal
    Registered Users Posts: 1,269 ✭✭✭webpal


    vidapura wrote: »
    Hiya,
    I got the following:
    IMEI : 35xxxxxxxxxxx
Unlock code : Network: 49525720, Defreeze: 41963906

NCK / NETWORK = Network code
MCK / DEFREEZE = PUK code
    And when I put the Network one in, it didn't work.
    So I'm just uncomfortable going further and trying to do what he told me to do with the 10 to 15 times bit..

    When you insert a non vf sim, what message do you get? To insert the network unlock code?


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    #246
    vidapura
    Registered Users Posts: 718 ✭✭✭vidapura


    webpal wrote: »
    When you insert a non vf sim, what message do you get? To insert the network unlock code?

    Yah, when yeh put non-vf SIM in and turn phone on, get a black screen showing:

    "SIM Network PIN blocked. Enter SIM network PUK."

    So .. is that the defreeze code or the network code that he gave me?
    Confused by the terminology now..

    I dunno.. maybe this complicated by the fact that we're trying this using a non-vf SIM in another country. (ie: not Ireland).

    Basically I got the phone and sent it to family over in mainland europe.
    So I'm trying to unlock it over WhatsApp with my sis.

    Thought it would be as easy as get the code and pass that on to her.. but apparently not... sigh..


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    #247
    Berserker5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 248 ✭✭Berserker5


    Is it just 1 sim and microsd on the nokia 4.2?
    Manual shows 2


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    #248
    dan786
    Registered Users Posts: 3,307 ✭✭✭dan786


    vidapura wrote: »
    Yah, when yeh put non-vf SIM in and turn phone on, get a black screen showing:

    "SIM Network PIN blocked. Enter SIM network PUK."

    So .. is that the defreeze code or the network code that he gave me?
    Confused by the terminology now..

    I dunno.. maybe this complicated by the fact that we're trying this using a non-vf SIM in another country. (ie: not Ireland).

    Basically I got the phone and sent it to family over in mainland europe.
    So I'm trying to unlock it over WhatsApp with my sis.

    Thought it would be as easy as get the code and pass that on to her.. but apparently not... sigh..

    Your sim is the issue. You need to get a working sim. The pin of the sim was entered wrong and is blocked and you need puk code that comes with the sim.

    Once the sim works then it will ask you for unlock code.


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    #249
    webpal
    Registered Users Posts: 1,269 ✭✭✭webpal


    vidapura wrote: »
    Yah, when yeh put non-vf SIM in and turn phone on, get a black screen showing:

    "SIM Network PIN blocked. Enter SIM network PUK."

    So .. is that the defreeze code or the network code that he gave me?
    Confused by the terminology now..

    I dunno.. maybe this complicated by the fact that we're trying this using a non-vf SIM in another country. (ie: not Ireland).

    Basically I got the phone and sent it to family over in mainland europe.
    So I'm trying to unlock it over WhatsApp with my sis.

    Thought it would be as easy as get the code and pass that on to her.. but apparently not... sigh..
    Defreeze code


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    #250
    Quackster
    Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 5,743 Mod ✭✭✭✭Quackster


    dan786 wrote: »
    Your sim is the issue. You need to get a working sim. The pin of the sim was entered wrong and is blocked and you need puk code that comes with the sim.

    Once the sim works then it will ask you for unlock code.

    No. The terminology is confusing but the SIM network PIN and SIM network PUK have nothing to do with the specific SIM card's PIN and PUK.

    The SIM network PIN is the network unlock code and the SIM network PUK is the defreeze code.


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    #251
    commited
    Registered Users Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭commited


    okidoki987 wrote: »
    Ordered a Samsung A40 off three.ie for €89.99 (plus €10 top up) having given up on Vodafone customer service coming back to me about my cancelled order.
    Not only was it €50 cheaper, came in 2 days.
    Vodafone customer service said they ring me back and that was nearly 2 weeks ago!

    Nearly got caught out with the 3 pin plug which looked very strange till I figured it needed to be expanded to fit :o.
    Did the same, looks like a good phone! Have you bought an unlock code yet?


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    #252
    Quackster
    Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 5,743 Mod ✭✭✭✭Quackster


    commited wrote: »
    Did the same, looks like a good phone! Have you bought an unlock code yet?

    Is it dual-SIM?


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    #253
    SmallTeapot
    Registered Users Posts: 1,753 ✭✭✭SmallTeapot


    okidoki987 wrote: »
    Ordered a Samsung A40 off three.ie for €89.99 (plus €10 top up) having given up on Vodafone customer service coming back to me about my cancelled order.
    Not only was it €50 cheaper, came in 2 days.
    Vodafone customer service said they ring me back and that was nearly 2 weeks ago!

    Nearly got caught out with the 3 pin plug which looked very strange till I figured it needed to be expanded to fit :o.
    commited wrote: »
    Did the same, looks like a good phone! Have you bought an unlock code yet?
    Quackster wrote: »
    Is it dual-SIM?


    I bought the A40 also, it arrived yesterday and so far I'm very impressed
    I'm also looking forward to getting 3plus offers :)

    I bought a A20e off vodafone last week, but I have since found a candidate for that :D

    @Quackster - it is dual sim, however I don't think it is unlocked.


    Akin to the post above, have you unlocked yours yet , okidoki987?


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    #254
    dan786
    Registered Users Posts: 3,307 ✭✭✭dan786


    A40 from Three comes locked but yes is dual sim. Can be unlocked for 10€ on ebay withing 1-2 hours.


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    #255
    tiredblondie
    Registered Users Posts: 706 ✭✭✭tiredblondie


    A40 i got from VF is unlocked - just tried the Eir sim card (that i got free, no top up required) and it worked fine :)


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    #256
    bazwaldo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,755 ✭✭✭bazwaldo


    Anyone buy the unlock code for Vodafones Huawei P30 Lite using ebay item "HUAWEI UNLOCK CODES : P20, MATE 10, P SMART - VODAFONE IRELAND NETWORK" seller "om108-triomobile"? I know it said that it could take up to 20 working days to get the code but has anyone received theirs yet and how long did it take?


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    #257
    swervring
    Registered Users Posts: 173 ✭✭swervring


    bazwaldo wrote: »
    Anyone buy the unlock code for Vodafones Huawei P30 Lite using ebay item "HUAWEI UNLOCK CODES : P20, MATE 10, P SMART - VODAFONE IRELAND NETWORK" seller "om108-triomobile"? I know it said that it could take up to 20 working days to get the code but has anyone received theirs yet and how long did it take?

    I haven't got mine yet either. I contacted the guy last week as another boardsie had gotten his code in 36 hours or something, the guy just said he was very busy coming up to Christmas and could be 15 business days. I should have got mine today at latest based on the date on the code I bought so may get in touch with him again.


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    #258
    dan786
    Registered Users Posts: 3,307 ✭✭✭dan786


    bazwaldo wrote: »
    Anyone buy the unlock code for Vodafones Huawei P30 Lite using ebay item "HUAWEI UNLOCK CODES : P20, MATE 10, P SMART - VODAFONE IRELAND NETWORK" seller "om108-triomobile"? I know it said that it could take up to 20 working days to get the code but has anyone received theirs yet and how long did it take?

    This guy took 6 days for two phones:

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNLOCK-CODE-IRELAND-VODAFONE-ANY-HUAWEI-P30-P30-LITE-P30-PRO-MATE-20-P20-LITE/254345523345?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649


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    #259
    Whats happening
    Registered Users Posts: 129 ✭✭Whats happening


    dan786 wrote: »
    This guy took 6 days for two phones:

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNLOCK-CODE-IRELAND-VODAFONE-ANY-HUAWEI-P30-P30-LITE-P30-PRO-MATE-20-P20-LITE/254345523345?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649


    Same guy came back after 2 Wks and said code couldn't be retrieved, and gave full refund.


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    #260
    tiredblondie
    Registered Users Posts: 706 ✭✭✭tiredblondie


    I used unlock.ie earlier this year - cost €15 and had the code the same day.


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    #261
    dan786
    Registered Users Posts: 3,307 ✭✭✭dan786


    tiredblondie wrote: »
    I used unlock.ie earlier this year - cost €15 and had the code the same day.

    Talking about Huawei here, yours must have been Samsung as Huawei costs 39.99 on above site.

    Samsung is 11-12 euro on Ebay and code within an hour.


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    #262
    okidoki987
    Registered Users Posts: 10,618 ✭✭✭✭okidoki987


    commited wrote: »
    Did the same, looks like a good phone! Have you bought an unlock code yet?

    Not yet, had to check and make it was locked to three, it is!
    Will do it tomorrow.


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    #263
    okidoki987
    Registered Users Posts: 10,618 ✭✭✭✭okidoki987


    I'm now waiting almost three weeks for a refund from a failed online sale. I didn't get the phone but they took the money anyway.
    I never thought about all the refunds.
    2 for myself and 1 for a mate.
    Will check the cc and make sure they are in there.
    Contacted Vodafone via Twitter 5 hours ago and still waiting for an answer.


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    #264
    okidoki987
    Registered Users Posts: 10,618 ✭✭✭✭okidoki987


    FYI my 2 refunds were processed back to credit cards on same day and day after.


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    #265
    okidoki987
    Registered Users Posts: 10,618 ✭✭✭✭okidoki987


    dan786 wrote: »
    I bought code for A20e, A40 and a S9 from him in last week and they came with just one unlock code and it worked on first try.

    I bought a code just now off Ebay and a load of Samsung phones were listed
    but I wasn't asked to supply the IMEI number?
    Wonder would same code unlock all Samsung phones?


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    #266
    tiredblondie
    Registered Users Posts: 706 ✭✭✭tiredblondie


    dan786 wrote: »
    Talking about Huawei here, yours must have been Samsung as Huawei costs 39.99 on above site.

    Samsung is 11-12 euro on Ebay and code within an hour.

    Ah right....I didnt realise they had different prices for different brands....
    But on the plus side, they're quick and they work!


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    #267
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users Posts: 18,087 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    Very pleased with Nokia 4.2 absolute bargain for €39.99


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    #268
    dan786
    Registered Users Posts: 3,307 ✭✭✭dan786


    okidoki987 wrote: »
    I bought a code just now off Ebay and a load of Samsung phones were listed
    but I wasn't asked to supply the IMEI number?
    Wonder would same code unlock all Samsung phones?

    You are supposed to add the IMEI in a message on Ebay, there is an option at checkout. If you didnt just message the seller with the phone name, network and IMEI.


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    #269
    okidoki987
    Registered Users Posts: 10,618 ✭✭✭✭okidoki987


    dan786 wrote: »
    You are supposed to add the IMEI in a message on Ebay, there is an option at checkout. If you didnt just message the seller with the phone name, network and IMEI.

    Makes sense.
    Didn't see the option but I'll do that now.
    Cheers


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    #270
    SmallTeapot
    Registered Users Posts: 1,753 ✭✭✭SmallTeapot


    dan786 wrote: »
    You are supposed to add the IMEI in a message on Ebay, there is an option at checkout. If you didnt just message the seller with the phone name, network and IMEI.

    How soon did you hear back, dan786? I bought an unlock for A40 from the seller om108XXXX at around 3pm today and sent a message thereafter - however, I haven't heard anything from the seller at all. :o


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    #271
    seanin4711
    Registered Users Posts: 3,100 ✭✭✭seanin4711


    got it through 3.ie for 59 euro.
    anyone suggest link to get it unlocked?
    model not supported as yet on dc unlocker
    thanks
    J


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