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  • #182
    loyatemu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,728 ✭✭✭✭loyatemu


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122898708#Comment_122898708

    worked first time for me, does your phone definitely support eSIM?



  • #183
    franglan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,414 ✭✭✭franglan


    Sorry where do I stick all those esim details into?



  • #184
    jonerkinsella
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,973 ✭✭✭jonerkinsella


    I orderedi this deal today.

    It all went through and payment was accepted. I received the confirmation email that it was on the way.

    I have now received an email saying that the phone is being restocked and I will not get it till Dec 06th.

    Strange.



  • #185
    Freaky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28 ✭Freaky


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122902151#Comment_122902151

    Same as me, I assume they are just low in stock, perhaps a lot of people ordering for black friday?



  • #186
    Dumdum McCarthy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 224 ✭✭Dumdum McCarthy


    Good evening all, I have read thru threads..could somebody please tell me what an I doing incorrect.

    I have an old lyca sim an old eir sim (both 2year old) never used.

    I can't get them to receive the txt from 3 to port.

    I have done this previously years ago and was as simple as put in sim to unblocked phone get txt throw away sim!

    My phone won't recognize the network so won't receive a txt?

    I see something bout esim and a QR code which I don't have!

    Please help as I want to buy ASAP.

    Thanks



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  • #187
    Mantis Toboggan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,037 ✭✭✭✭Mantis Toboggan


    If it's a old sim do you even need it to port ?

    Are you not just using the old sim to get the phone on the cheap?

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸



  • #188
    savemejebus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,733 ✭✭✭savemejebus


    If the Sims are 2 years old and never used is it possible the numbers were recycled and those Sims are invalid?



  • #189
    User567363
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 202 ✭✭User567363


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122906992#Comment_122906992

    Stop slobbering with scrap and order a free 48sim asap



  • #190
    lau1247
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,288 ✭✭✭lau1247


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122906992#Comment_122906992

    If your Lyca sim is showing that there is signal bar, wait for a little bit (15-30 mins, usually less), you should get a SMS advising you of the number assigned to the SIM, then you just need to top up (min is 5 Eur) as otherwise it won't receive any SMS.

    Done this myself over the weekend there from a SIM I got more than 6 months ago.

    West Dublin, ☀️ 7.83kWp ⚡5.66 kWp South West, ⚡2.18 kWp North East



  • #191
    romperstomper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,841 ✭✭✭romperstomper


    For anyone still considering this offer, I'm a longtime pixel user (1, 3, 5 now 8a). I am coming directly from the pixel 5 (which was 629e when I picked it up in early 2021). It has marginally better performance (multitasking), a superior screen and inferior battery life (which may be related to the better screen & performance). Overall, it's a STEAL for 249



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  • #192
    xckjoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,500 ✭✭✭xckjoo


    Ordered last week and keep getting a slipping delivery date. Gone to next Friday now. Anyone else experience the same?



  • #193
    Entonces
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 140 ✭✭Entonces


    Yeah same boat here. Hopefully it doesn't slip any further



  • #194
    xckjoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,500 ✭✭✭xckjoo


    Just got a dispatch notice! Hopefully here tomorrow instead of Friday



  • #195
    grimm2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,906 ✭✭✭grimm2005


    Just ordered one of these now, Christmas present for relative, using the 48 sim method. Took the guts of a week for the sim to be delivered but the activating/porting of sim to order the phone was painless, thanks to all for the heads up on this one! Much better than the €430 Google are selling it for on their store 😀



  • #196
    romperstomper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,841 ✭✭✭romperstomper


    I'm looking for a similar deal in samsung phones if anyone is aware of anything on the go? Vodafone "sale" price of samsung galaxy for 909e is unappealing



  • #197
    jonerkinsella
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,973 ✭✭✭jonerkinsella


    I received a dispatched notice earlier. I will give this to the other half.

    I went with an Honor 200 for myself after giving the Pixel 8a and the Honor 200 a good spin in HN shop at the weekend. I currently have a Huawei P30 Pro and think this will be a better match for me as I love the aesthetics of the Huawei phones and the 200 runs just like the P30 system, (Honor was Huawei and their phones are still Huawei at hearth).



  • #198
    garyfleming7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71 ✭✭garyfleming7


    Is the 9 pro worth the extra investment over the 8a and 8 pro?



  • #199
    savemejebus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,733 ✭✭✭savemejebus


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122917321#Comment_122917321

    Unless you're planning on using the phone in a business and you need the huge camera improvement then I'd say no it's not worth 4 x the price of the 8a on offer here and almost 2x the price of the 8 pro on offer but that's subjective.

    If you want a proper answer check out the Pixel 9pro/xl thread



  • #200
    TsuDhoNimh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 500 ✭✭✭TsuDhoNimh


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122912983#Comment_122912983

    Had the same expected 6th & dispatched yesterday others seem to have got.

    Phone arrived today, so looking good for your chances xckjoo.

    (Thanks for the heads up OP. Really appreciated)



  • #201
    xckjoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,500 ✭✭✭xckjoo


    It arrived today too :)
    Happy out because my last one broke and was stuck with an old PoS for 2 weeks waiting for this



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  • #202
    stoves1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 233 ✭✭stoves1


    Just to confirm, i am presently with vodafone PAYG , credit up tomorrow, using a redmi note 11, if i port my number via link on 1st page, i can purchase the pixel, plus purchase 20eu credit, total cost circa 270, i will recieve the phone, what do i do next, to get phone operational, plan is then to re port my number back to Vodafone as their network is best in my area, appreciate advice pls.



  • #203
    yellowbear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 187 ✭✭yellowbear


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122918022#Comment_122918022

    If you buy it online you don't need to buy the credit.

    If I was you I'd get a Vodafone esim for free if your current phone can use esims if not order a free 48 sim and port that and don't port your main number over so then you won't have to port back.



  • #204
    stoves1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 233 ✭✭stoves1


    i have ordered a free 48sim & its in the post, will port that, then when that is done order the pixel8 at the same time from 3, is that correct?, many thanks for help



  • #205
    savemejebus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,733 ✭✭✭savemejebus


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122918792#Comment_122918792

    almost, when the sim arrives put it in your phone and make sure it can receive a text. then order the pixel 8 and use the 48 number as the number you wish to switch. 3 will send you a text code to confirm. you use that to order the phone.



  • #206
    Scruff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,228 ✭✭✭Scruff


    "To bring your number to Three, please go in store or contact our telesales team on 1913"
    bah! Lyca sim i just got today and activated by topping up by €5.
    do they make you top up by €20 if you ring?



  • #207
    savemejebus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,733 ✭✭✭savemejebus


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122919231#Comment_122919231

    yup, can you try a Vodafone eSIM?



  • #208
    Rojiblancos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 354 ✭✭Rojiblancos


    Does anyone know if Vodafone Samsungs are unlocked?

    This looks like a good deal at €429 with free tablet included.

    https://n.vodafone.ie/shop/phones/samsung/galaxy-s24-fe-_-galaxy-tab-a9-128gb.html?gallery=payg&productClass=SmartPhone&fg=true


  • #209
    Mantis Toboggan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,037 ✭✭✭✭Mantis Toboggan


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122919614#Comment_122919614

    This phone is a Google Pixel 8a and is unlocked

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸



  • #210
    romperstomper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,841 ✭✭✭romperstomper


    I couldn't get Vodafone eSim to work so just order the 48 sim. Even though it took 5 days to arrive at least it worked



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  • #211
    andydurnin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 191 ✭✭andydurnin


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122919614#Comment_122919614

    Can you sign up for this for sign up price and when you get it, cancel contract and use my three sim on it?



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