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Huawei P8 Lite 2017 89.99 @Carphone Warehouse

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  • #32
    Zardoz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,152 ✭✭✭Zardoz


    seanin4711 wrote: »
    DC unlocker or eBay, anyone use them?

    DC Unlocker works for Vodafone UK ,not sure about here but it should be ok.


  • #33
    seanin4711
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,265 ✭✭✭seanin4711


    89 plus 10 vodafone credit had to be bought.
    used tesco simcard to get it.
    now to unlock it on DC.


  • #34
    rebelbmx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 268 ✭✭rebelbmx


    seanin4711 wrote: »
    89 plus 10 vodafone credit had to be bought.
    used tesco simcard to get it.
    now to unlock it on DC.

    let us know if the DC unlock works, cheers


  • #35
    seanin4711
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,265 ✭✭✭seanin4711


    rebelbmx wrote: »
    let us know if the DC unlock works, cheers

    https://www.dc-unlocker.com/huawei-id-unlock

    "Unlocking, please wait ...

    Phone successfully unlocked !

    Credits left : 0

    Please unplug and restart phone !"

    wont know until i get new nano sim in post but looks promising!

    one caveat to this is that when the program found the phone it didnt say that it was locked.(no sim in phone)


  • #36
    jwcurtin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 562 ✭✭✭jwcurtin


    seanin4711 wrote: »
    https://www.dc-unlocker.com/huawei-id-unlock

    "Unlocking, please wait ...

    Phone successfully unlocked !

    Credits left : 0

    Please unplug and restart phone !"

    wont know until i get new nano sim in post but looks promising!

    I've gone through the same process, will report tonight when I get home! Handy little tool if it worked!


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  • #37
    Beechwoodspark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,042 ✭✭✭✭Beechwoodspark


    Is there an option on the carphone site to buy it sim free?


  • #38
    seanin4711
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    Beechwoodspark wrote: »
    Is there an option on the carphone site to buy it sim free?

    dont think so
    i purchased in store to get the best price i could , 99€ ain't bad.


  • #39
    Frank_1969
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 344 ✭✭Frank_1969


    Is it not the case,that most,if not all new phones are unlocked until the first sim card is inserted,and then the phone is locked to that network?

    Does the P8 lite have vodafone apps pre-installed (bloatware)???


  • #40
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Where can I get a free SIM to port to Vodafone?

    Nevermind, think carphone Warehouse is closed already and deal is over.


  • #41
    seanin4711
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    Frank_1969 wrote: »
    Is it not the case,that most,if not all new phones are unlocked until the first sim card is inserted,and then the phone is locked to that network?

    Does the P8 lite have vodafone apps pre-installed (bloatware)???

    didnt install vodafone sim just in case.
    no VF bloat on board


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  • #42
    kala85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,916 ✭✭✭kala85


    seanin4711 wrote: »
    didnt install vodafone sim just in case.
    no VF bloat on board

    How did it work out . Is it network locked


  • #43
    jwcurtin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 562 ✭✭✭jwcurtin


    Didn't test if it was network locked. Just went for the unlock via DC Unlocker.
    Phone definitely unlocked, confirmed by T-Mobile US SIM Card. Hassle free for €4!

    Great little phone, a shame to see it won't re-emerge until the 25th!


  • #44
    kala85
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    Any link to the dc unlocker


  • #45
    seanin4711
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,265 ✭✭✭seanin4711


    Check a few posts back


  • #46
    Zardoz
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    Basil3 wrote: »
    Where can I get a free SIM to port to Vodafone?

    Nevermind, think carphone Warehouse is closed already and deal is over.

    Its still available at Vodafone for 109.99 ,no top up required .
    Its still a bargain at that price.


  • #47
    Beechwoodspark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,042 ✭✭✭✭Beechwoodspark


    So Is it available in carphone warehouse at that price still or just in Vodafone stores?


  • #48
    padyjoe
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    It's a switch and save 40 quid on Vodafone website, phone itself €149.99, so it can be had for 109.99 after porting your simcard.


  • #49
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    So does anyone know a physical shop I can walk into to get a free SIM and then switch to Vodafone? I know some can be ordered online.


  • #50
    padyjoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,198 ✭✭✭padyjoe


    Just a guess: Eir? All the other charge either a fiver or a month top up in advance. (I did a quick search online, their website lets you order it for free. Could be different in the shop though.)


  • #51
    kala85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,916 ✭✭✭kala85


    in an eir store, you can get a sim card as long as you buy 5e eir credit.

    Does anyone know if there are any offers on the ports with vodafone or any other network for the samsung j5 2017


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  • #52
    [Deleted User]
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    kala85 wrote: »
    in an eir store, you can get a sim card as long as you buy 5e eir credit.

    Does anyone know if there are any offers on the ports with vodafone or any other network for the samsung j5 2017

    Vodafone have the J5 in their switch and save promo. €229, down to €189 with promo.

    http://shop.vodafone.ie/shop/phones/samsung-galaxy-j5-2017-pay-as-you-go-black

    I guess I'll go for an Eir sim, or I'll get another 3 sim with 10 credit, and just spend the credit on something in the Play Store before porting to Vodafone.


  • #53
    castle2012
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,014 ✭✭✭castle2012


    Basil3 wrote: »
    kala85 wrote: »
    in an eir store, you can get a sim card as long as you buy 5e eir credit.

    Does anyone know if there are any offers on the ports with vodafone or any other network for the samsung j5 2017

    Vodafone have the J5 in their switch and save promo. €229, down to €189 with promo.

    http://shop.vodafone.ie/shop/phones/samsung-galaxy-j5-2017-pay-as-you-go-black

    I guess I'll go for an Eir sim, or I'll get another 3 sim with 10 credit, and just spend the credit on something in the Play Store before porting to Vodafone.

    Go into an apple green spar or mace and you ll either get a lycamobile sim for free or 99 cent


  • #54
    castle2012
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,014 ✭✭✭castle2012


    seanin4711 wrote: »
    rebelbmx wrote: »
    let us know if the DC unlock works, cheers

    https://www.dc-unlocker.com/huawei-id-unlock

    "Unlocking, please wait ...

    Phone successfully unlocked !

    Credits left : 0

    Please unplug and restart phone !"

    wont know until i get new nano sim in post but looks promising!

    one caveat to this is that when the program found the phone it didnt say that it was locked.(no sim in phone)
    How much to unlock?


  • #55
    vicM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 475 ✭✭vicM


    castle2012 wrote: »
    Go into an apple green spar or mace and you ll either get a lycamobile sim for free or 99 cent

    Dont think Vodafone accept lycamobile ports


  • #56
    eoinfitzokk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 299 ✭✭eoinfitzokk


    vicM wrote: »
    Dont think Vodafone accept lycamobile ports

    Get a Tesco mobile sim, less than a fiver. Can't remember the cost. Free ones online.


  • #57
    GerardKeating
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    Basil3 wrote: »
    So does anyone know a physical shop I can walk into to get a free SIM and then switch to Vodafone? I know some can be ordered online.

    Tesco


  • #58
    TheDriver
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    Tesco SIM is fiver or free with credit


  • #59
    Beechwoodspark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,042 ✭✭✭✭Beechwoodspark


    So literally hand them the sim card and say i want to swap over to Vodafone ??


  • #60
    Frank_1969
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 344 ✭✭Frank_1969


    eoinfitzokk wrote: »
    Get a Tesco mobile sim, less than a fiver. Can't remember the cost. Free ones online.

    Maybe 3 or Eir..
    Can't be sure of either though to be honest.
    Just can't see why they wouldn't want to sell one to you...


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  • #61
    kala85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,916 ✭✭✭kala85


    Beechwoodspark wrote: »
    So literally hand them the sim card and say i want to swap over to Vodafone ??

    No they will have to ring the number to identify that you own it before the port goes through


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