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Google Pixel 4A - euro 179 on Vodafone

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  • #102
    DopeTech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,897 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    JDxtra wrote: »
    At €179 or €279?

    279, no mods around to change the title it seems.

    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dopetech.ie



  • #103
    manlad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 474 ✭✭manlad


    Went to the store yesterday to pick one up but they didn’t have stock, though before getting one ordered from another store I was told that the phone is definitely locked to Vodafone. Anybody that bought it able to confirm this?


  • #104
    The_B_Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,878 ✭✭✭The_B_Man


    It's 100% not locked to Vodafone.
    I got mine in store and it was unlocked.
    I think they tell you every phone is locked cos its better to be safe than sorry. There's no returns if a phone is locked.


  • #105
    joficeduns1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 245 ✭✭joficeduns1


    Out of stock in store too for me. How low could the 4a 5G be expected to get?


  • #106
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    joficeduns1 wrote: »
    Out of stock in store too for me. How low could the 4a 5G be expected to get?

    currently probably only down to €450 but will get cheaper eventually


  • #107
    Ryath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,466 ✭✭✭Ryath


    glasso wrote: »
    currently probably only down to €450 but will get cheaper eventually

    4a 5g is currently €499 it was down to €399 up to a few days ago. Hummed and hawed about it and the Oneplus 8 which was on offer at £349 and 8T @ £449 and ended up getting neither. Pixel 5 only €60 off it if it had a bit more I probably would have bitten!


  • #108
    grogi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,615 ✭✭✭grogi


    glasso wrote: »
    currently probably only down to €450 but will get cheaper eventually

    Was less than 400 in Google store just recently


  • #109
    Beechwoodspark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,849 ✭✭✭✭Beechwoodspark


    Will it go any cheaper


  • #110
    grogi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,615 ✭✭✭grogi


    Beechwoodspark wrote: »
    Will it go any cheaper

    Not much. Might get 349 for a brief to clear remaining stock.


  • #111
    Beechwoodspark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,849 ✭✭✭✭Beechwoodspark


    grogi wrote: »
    Not much. Might get 349 for a brief to clear remaining stock.

    No sorry I mean the 4a


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  • #112
    grogi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,615 ✭✭✭grogi


    Beechwoodspark wrote: »
    No sorry I mean the 4a

    I don't think so. 279 is crazy good price for it.


  • #113
    wingnut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,939 ✭✭✭wingnut


    MyPeopleDrankTheSoup wrote: »
    my GF has the phone and it's nice but the lack of a back button annoys me. why they always changing stuff that isn't broke, the back button was perfect as it was

    You can enable the back button in settings - bring back the standard android three button nav.


  • #114
    biebiebie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,004 ✭✭✭biebiebie


    wingnut wrote: »
    You can enable the back button in settings - bring back the standard android three button nav.

    The gestures are way more intuitive (to me).
    My wife is the opposite. She's a complete luddite ;)
    Luckily we have choice!


  • #115
    Wheety
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,512 ✭✭✭Wheety


    glasso wrote: »
    this type of case is a good compromise between protection from falls on a flat surface and not totally covering up the phone

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/iBetter-Google-pixel-4a-Anti-Scratch-Ultra-Thin-Smartphone-Black/dp/B085NFJHF7/ref=sr_1_20?dchild=1&keywords=pixel+4a+case&qid=1618142412&sr=8-20

    Mine for the 3a is similar to this. The brand is Spigen. Fits my 3a perfectly.


  • #116
    joficeduns1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 245 ✭✭joficeduns1


    Wheety wrote: »
    Mine for the 3a is similar to this. The brand is Spigen. Fits my 3a perfectly.

    Spigen's are great, I had one for my S6 and S7 years ago. They don't seem to be available to order from the UK Amazon, but maybe better luck on .de


  • #117
    FastFullBack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,457 ✭✭✭FastFullBack


    Has anyone that order actually got a confirmation email? I've had 1 failed order and just tried again now and no confirmation email so probably looking like another failed order.


  • #118
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,648 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    Same shames when they had the 3a.


  • #119
    manlad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 474 ✭✭manlad


    I stupidly tried to place another order and yet again, it got cancelled after no confirmation email showed up. I'm now €560 lighter with no phone (should be returned in 3-5 working days).


  • #120
    joficeduns1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 245 ✭✭joficeduns1


    I've had multiple failed orders, I'm pretty sure they're out of stock online.


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  • #121
    FastFullBack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,457 ✭✭✭FastFullBack


    manlad wrote: »
    I stupidly tried to place another order and yet again, it got cancelled after no confirmation email showed up. I'm now €560 lighter with no phone (should be returned in 3-5 working days).

    Same here 2 failed orders online and also tried 2 stores who had no stock.


  • #122
    recyclops
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,496 ✭✭✭recyclops


    are people trying to switch numbers with failed orders, I had mine ordered and received in less than 24 hours but I was a Vodafone customer already


  • #123
    joficeduns1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 245 ✭✭joficeduns1


    recyclops wrote: »
    are people trying to switch numbers with failed orders, I had mine ordered and received in less than 24 hours but I was a Vodafone customer already

    I've tried both ways, both failed at least twice. I had to get onto Vodafone every time to confirm the status and cancel the order as they said it wouldn't be processed.


  • #124
    jusvi2001
    Registered Users Posts: 449 ✭✭jusvi2001


    I have ordered one for 279. Status is showing as open and there is an order number as well but no confirmation email received. Did anyone received confirmation email or did anyone received phone without confirmation email.


  • #125
    FastFullBack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,457 ✭✭✭FastFullBack


    jusvi2001 wrote: »
    I have ordered one for 279. Status is showing as open and there is an order number as well but no confirmation email received. Did anyone received confirmation email or did anyone received phone without confirmation email.

    Looks like you got a failed order. I've had 2 and given up. Hoping to pick up in store tomorrow


  • #126
    baldshin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭baldshin


    If anyone has health insurance with Irish Life, an email went out earlier where you can get €100 off the Pixel 4a using the Mylife app. It says for existing Vodafone customers upgrading only, but code worked for me ordering a new number. Order seems to have miraculously gone through for €179 total.

    Wouldn't be surprised if the €100 off is extended to other Vodafone partners.

    Edit- just got a dispatch notice too.


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  • #127
    KilOit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,001 ✭✭✭KilOit


    baldshin wrote: »
    If anyone has health insurance with Irish Life, an email went out earlier where you can get €100 off the Pixel 4a using the Mylife app. It says for existing Vodafone customers upgrading only, but code worked for me ordering a new number. Order seems to have miraculously gone through for €179 total.

    Wouldn't be surprised if the €100 off is extended to other Vodafone partners.

    Edit- just got a dispatch notice too.

    Didn't get any email, don't suppose anyone has a code they aren't using?


  • #128
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    KilOit wrote: »
    Didn't get any email, don't suppose anyone has a code they aren't using?

    You don't need to have gotten the email. Click the link in the banner on the app. You need 2,000 points to get the code.


  • #129
    flexcon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,622 ✭✭✭flexcon


    Deleted User wrote: »
    You don't need to have gotten the email. Click the link in the banner on the app. You need 2,000 points to get the code.

    Which one did you select? there are two options! one for upgrading and one for new!


  • #130
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    flexcon wrote: »
    I cannot see this as an Irish life health customer. Strange....

    Did you go to the Rewards section of the app to see the banners?


  • #131
    flexcon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,622 ✭✭✭flexcon


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Did you go to the Rewards section of the app to see the banners?

    I didn't even have the Irish life app. I had the Irish life health account one.

    Its the Irish life app. create account. you get 670 points. answer the questions you get 1100 in total. I then tricked the app by logging manually sleep hours from the past week, and I ended up with 2,100 points now. enough to get this offer


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  • #132
    flexcon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,622 ✭✭✭flexcon


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Did you go to the Rewards section of the app to see the banners?

    Which one did you select? "exclusive switching or upgrading?


  • #133
    flexcon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,622 ✭✭✭flexcon


    So yeah that worked.

    Thanks bud!!!


    Weirdly I cannot get the image to show up so here is a link for proof.



    https://imgur.com/dF1CL8u


  • #134
    bromley52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,853 ✭✭✭bromley52


    I would appreciate a code if there is one going.


  • #135
    flexcon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,622 ✭✭✭flexcon


    bromley52 wrote: »
    I would appreciate a code if there is one going.

    No codes. You have to be an Irish life customer.
    I will try and get more points and see if I can generate enough to get a voucher for someone. But that's for tomorrow.


  • #136
    SnuggyBear
    Registered Users Posts: 965 ✭✭✭SnuggyBear


    Nice one for this. My points seem to be broken, I have well over 2000 but it won't let me add the offer.


  • #137
    flexcon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,622 ✭✭✭flexcon


    SnuggyBear wrote: »
    Nice one for this. My points seem to be broken, I have well over 2000 but it won't let me add the offer.

    Force close the app and try again. I had the same issue. kept spinning


  • #138
    knowkeya
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭knowkeya


    Best of luck to everyone trying this. Managed to do it last Friday. Went through at 179 for a new number. Got the email confirmation and everything. Unfortunately it was cancelled and I was told it was a "rare technical glitch". Actually getting a phone from Vodafone after ordering online seems to be an even more rare occurrence. In my case anyway.


  • #139
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,100 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    flexcon wrote: »
    No codes. You have to be an Irish life customer.
    I will try and get more points and see if I can generate enough to get a voucher for someone. But that's for tomorrow.

    I'd love one if you can but I won't get my hopes up. My fingers will be firmly crossed though.


  • #140
    JDxtra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,933 ✭✭✭JDxtra


    knowkeya wrote: »
    Best of luck to everyone trying this. Managed to do it last Friday. Went through at 179 for a new number. Got the email confirmation and everything. Unfortunately it was cancelled and I was told it was a "rare technical glitch". Actually getting a phone from Vodafone after ordering online seems to be an even more rare occurrence. In my case anyway.

    Mine went to cancelled status too - no email or other notification from them, I had to go and check the status.

    No reason for it to be cancelled - I'm eligible for discount and had a genuine code. Absolute shower of chancers.

    AVOID / AVOID / AVOID - this is not worth the grief.


  • #141
    SnuggyBear
    Registered Users Posts: 965 ✭✭✭SnuggyBear


    Ordered there for 179. Let's see what happens lol


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  • #142
    SnuggyBear
    Registered Users Posts: 965 ✭✭✭SnuggyBear


    AlmightyCushion wrote: »
    I'd love one if you can but I won't get my hopes up. My fingers will be firmly crossed though.

    You don't need to be a customer just download the app and register.


  • #143
    JDxtra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,933 ✭✭✭JDxtra


    SnuggyBear wrote: »
    Ordered there for 179. Let's see what happens lol

    I suspect it'll get cancelled. I've contacted Irish Life Rewards to let them know of the problems with Vodafone. Anyone else with a cancelled order should do the same.


  • #144
    SnuggyBear
    Registered Users Posts: 965 ✭✭✭SnuggyBear


    JDxtra wrote: »
    I suspect it'll get cancelled. I've contacted Irish Life Rewards to let them know of the problems with Vodafone. Anyone else with a cancelled order should do the same.

    I didn't even get a confirmation email yet. Shambles of a website.


  • #145
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,100 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    SnuggyBear wrote: »
    I didn't even get a confirmation email yet. Shambles of a website.

    Calling the Vodafone website a shambles is offensive to the word shambles.


  • #146
    magnavox
    Registered Users Posts: 132 ✭✭magnavox


    How long were people waiting for a code after checking out on Irish life?

    I realise they are getting cancelled via Vodafone but I'm still willing to try


  • #147
    manlad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 474 ✭✭manlad


    I gave the Irish life code a try last night (yes I’ve now ordered this phone 3 times without success) and this morning I got an actual dispatch email and a link to an post for tracking. I’m still not convinced it won’t be canceled but there was definitely less glitches on the website when I bought it using the code. Let’s wait and see...


  • #148
    manlad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 474 ✭✭manlad


    magnavox wrote: »
    How long were people waiting for a code after checking out on Irish life?

    I realise they are getting cancelled via Vodafone but I'm still willing to try

    You should have got it simultaneously. If you go back into rewards sections on the app and click my transactions you will be able to see it there also.


  • #149
    jusvi2001
    Registered Users Posts: 449 ✭✭jusvi2001


    After all the hassle i was able to order one for 179 but no confirmation email. so i doubt the order was successful.


  • #150
    FastFullBack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,457 ✭✭✭FastFullBack


    manlad wrote: »
    I gave the Irish life code a try last night (yes I’ve now ordered this phone 3 times without success) and this morning I got an actual dispatch email and a link to an post for tracking. I’m still not convinced it won’t be canceled but there was definitely less glitches on the website when I bought it using the code. Let’s wait and see...

    Did you get a confirmation email with the order?
    Which option did you choose when ordering? New number or keep existing number and upgrade?


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  • #151
    flexcon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,622 ✭✭✭flexcon


    I have an order confirmation and now a dispatch email too.

    Fingers crossed


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