Vodafone Pre-Paid - HTC Desire 310 4.5" Quad Core Mobile $99 @ DSE 13 May

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Vodafone Pre-Paid - HTC Desire 310 4.5" Quad Core Mobile $99 @ DSE 13 May

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Vodafone Pre-Paid -HTC Desire 310 4.5" Quad Core Mobile $99 @ DSE 13 May

Full Spec from Vodafone

System & Capacity
• Operating System: Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2
• Processor Chip: Quad-core 1.3GHz
• Internal Memory Capacity: 4GB onboard
• External Memory: MicroSD™
• Expandable Memory Capacity: Up to 32GB
• Speakerphone
• 512 MB RAM

Connectivity
• Bluetooth
• USB: micro USB
• Wi-Fi

Battery
• Talk Time: Up to 11 hours
• Standby Time: Up to 35.5 days
• Type & Capacity: Li-ion 2000MAh

Display
• Screen Size: 4.5”
• Main Screen Resolution: 480 x 854 pixels (218ppi)
• Touchscreen

Network
• 2G Network Band: 850, 900, 1800, 1900
• 3G Network Band: 850, 2100
• Device Data Capability: 3G

Camera
• Front-facing camera: VGA
• Rear-facing camera: 5.0 megapixels
• Digital Zoom
• Video Recording: Full HD (1080p)

Included Apps
• Social Media Integration
• Music Player
• Video Player
• Email
• Internet Browser
• GPS

In the Box
• SIM Type: Standard SIM
• Headphones
• Charger
• Battery

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9 Jun 2014

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chichi on 12/05/2014 - 20:08

+1

I've been told these can't be unlocked at the moment. Anyone know if that is the case?
- ryang on 12/05/2014 - 20:37
  
  +2
  
  Dunananananana Bagman??
  - chichi on 12/05/2014 - 20:40
    
    +7
    
    He's the one who told me it couldn't be unlocked.
    - spendinghacker on 14/05/2014 - 17:23
      
      Yep. Just Checked with Bagman as well and no unlock currently available.
      
      You might still be able to use this phone with a Vodafone MVNO such as Lebara or Hello Mobile but that's about it without unlocking.
      
      Has anyone ever successfully unlocked through this?
      http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/check-for-any-HTC-Desire-310-unlo…
    - megatallica on 14/05/2014 - 21:38
      
      +1
      
      Those are usually scams to get your details
simprosimple on 12/05/2014 - 20:11

+13

512mb ram
- superforever on 12/05/2014 - 20:16
  
  It said Quad Core here, is A7 quad Core?
  
  http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_desire_310-6009.php
  - HomeAlone on 12/05/2014 - 20:24
    
    Yes
- mangew on 12/05/2014 - 20:16
  
  Ouch!
- wisc on 12/05/2014 - 21:12
  
  yeah the 4GB ram is also a bit dodgy, got the wife a 4GB phone and she cant install too many apps due to the system taking some of that space too…
  
  looking for a nice quad core with a memory card slot, but has to have a bit more than 4GB ram… I rekon with kitkat the 512MB ram might be OK.
  - Ughhh on 12/05/2014 - 21:36
    
    +10
    
    The internal storage is called ram? Isn't it just 4gb memory , not 4gb ram?
    - andyken on 13/05/2014 - 09:42
      
      i think it called ROM for internal storage and RAM as memory
    - ryang on 13/05/2014 - 10:43
      
      +1
      
      Nah.. ROM = Read-Only Memory, a flashback to ye olden times when systems had very specific memory setups….
      
      If anything it is still RAM, you just shouldn't call it that because of the differences between RAM = memory & RAM = storage.
      
      Let's just call it storage - 4GB storage. :)
    - Malarkey on 13/05/2014 - 11:20
      
      +2
      
      Ha! Memory is RAM!
    - JigBew on 13/05/2014 - 11:51
      
      RAM generally refers to volitile storage. I agree the 4GB should be called storage, but i wouldn't say it is still RAM.
    - Claggs on 13/05/2014 - 12:10
      
      IT Crowd.
  - superforever on 12/05/2014 - 22:02
    
    +2
    
    Just add 32GB SDCard and install apps on them if you have Android 4.x.x
    - puskar on 13/05/2014 - 00:17
      
      Are u kidding me?? Google completely removed installation of apps external sd card feature after android 2.3. Though Samsung is doing it till now through some hackery, it's quite unsure they cam do that after 4.4 . For all the people who think you can install apps on so card, DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT IT.
      But still it's a real bargain for such price. Getting one :)
    - simprosimple on 13/05/2014 - 01:40
      
      +5
      
      Jus root your phone and install Link2SD.apk
    - wisc on 13/05/2014 - 12:10
      
      if this phone can be rooted?
    - spendinghacker on 14/05/2014 - 10:24
      
      So how much storage space is available internally on this phone for installing apps?
      
      Is it 512MB (i.e. phone is unusable) or 4GB?
    - Ughhh on 14/05/2014 - 12:09
      
      +2
      
      The 512MB and 4GB are two different types of memory! The 512MB RAM isnt for installing apps or storing photos etc. Apps and photos etc will be on the 4GB (a little less than 4GBb because of the OS and system stuff).
    - spendinghacker on 14/05/2014 - 17:19
      
      Thanks for clarifying JLove :)
- syme321 on 13/05/2014 - 10:28
  
  +4
  
  Nasty, I wouldn't touch an Android phone with less than 1G of RAM nowadays it would run like a dog (lazy dog)
  - hoxygt on 13/05/2014 - 10:34
    
    Agreed - even the Huawei Ascend Y300 has 1Gb. How can a quaddy have only 512? If you use apps much at all 512Mb will drive you crazy even if you can offload some to the SD card.
    - ryang on 13/05/2014 - 10:45
      
      If you use apps much at all 512Mb will drive you crazy even if you can offload some to the SD card.
      
      .. again, 51MB RAM vs 4GB storage. Apps don't get installed to RAM.
      
      Saying that, 4GB storage is low considering how much space Android would take up.
superforever on 12/05/2014 - 20:11

As my understand HTC is very difficult to unlock.
akd on 12/05/2014 - 20:16

Thanks, quite good bargain. Any link that can be shown in store.

Any idea what is the RAM on this handset 512 MB or 1 GB. GSMArena seems to mention both.
- zelda707 on 12/05/2014 - 20:17
  
  +3
  
  it's 512 MB
  - akd on 12/05/2014 - 20:23
    
    Thanks zelda707.
    
    Pretty poor review
- HomeAlone on 12/05/2014 - 20:21
  
  +1
  
  1GB model is only available in Europe and North America.
camelthief on 12/05/2014 - 20:30

This should be a decent backup phone or to use while overseas. Any one know how difficult/easy it is to unlock this phone?
viki8702 on 12/05/2014 - 20:44

+1

just found one this for $4.49
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/check-for-any-HTC-Desire-310-unlo…

also found one more for $202 , 9 sold already..
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Unlock-any-HTC-Desire-310-Unlocki…
- HomeAlone on 12/05/2014 - 20:49
  
  +2
  
  also found one more for $202 , 9 sold already..
  
  Sold for GBP 1.99-2.49
  
  Nobody actually paid $202.
- simprosimple on 12/05/2014 - 20:49
  
  $202… omg
- probargainer on 12/05/2014 - 23:52
  
  +2
  
  Just to let everyone know ,I just messaged the guy in the first link you provided. He replied that he cant unlock the HTC Desire 310 from vodafone australia.
knight on 12/05/2014 - 20:52

just bought one from Vodafone 2 weeks ago (: But managed to unlock it. Be careful however I have tried different ones to unlock and only one managed to do so. most of them could not. The only one who managed took some 5 days and charged $12US. But at least mine is unlocked
- viki8702 on 12/05/2014 - 21:03
  
  +6
  
  can you please share the link? where did you unlock it from?
- snirodha on 14/05/2014 - 09:49
  
  HI Mate,
  
  Can you please tell us which site you have used to unlock it ?
- coolc on 14/05/2014 - 11:34
  
  KNIGHT could you please let us know how you did that ?
Ronnnie on 12/05/2014 - 21:01

If it is anything like the other vodafone prepaid I bought, you might be able to unlock it for free directly from vodafone. I'd say most likely not, but its worth a try.
Bappy on 12/05/2014 - 21:05

+14

I don't understand the point of making a quad core phone with 512RAM
Happy to pay $20-$30 more if it was 1GB RAM
- gunnny on 12/05/2014 - 21:24
  
  +3
  
  Yes, and 4GB? Still?
  - Bappy on 12/05/2014 - 21:31
    
    +1
    
    What do you mean? I assume you meant 4GB built in storage size, not the RAM :D
    
    I would have had a minor heart attack if I found a quad-core phone with 4GB RAM under $99 :P
    (Yet a funny feeling when you think about these with 800×480 display)
- Ronnnie on 12/05/2014 - 21:32
  
  +4
  
  Yeah its kind of like google promoting kitkat as being able to run good on phones with only 512 mb of ram, then cutting kitkat support of their galaxy nexus phone that had 1 gb of ram.
  - Bappy on 12/05/2014 - 21:35
    
    +3
    
    Considering HTC's track records, I will be very surprised if this model gets a Kitkat upgrade
  - ProspectiveDarkness on 12/05/2014 - 23:21
    
    then cutting kitkat support of their galaxy nexus phone that had 1 gb of ram.
    
    Galaxy Nexus support wasn't dropped on account of the RAM.
- effgee on 12/05/2014 - 22:40
  
  +4
  
  yep, that's the killer. With 512MB ram it'll run like a dog unless you don't run any apps, thus defeating the purpose of being a smart phone
yasui on 12/05/2014 - 21:27

+2

Is there any custom rom?
uccoffee on 12/05/2014 - 22:46

Support mhl, does it mean it is a good buy as a android tv dongle? Need bluetooth keyboard/mouse thou.
viki8702 on 12/05/2014 - 23:01

this will be available in store or online AS well?
duodeta on 12/05/2014 - 23:06
Cheeper on 12/05/2014 - 23:15

In same DSE ad… Huawei G526 on special for $199?? Offer ends 29th May…
That phone is available direct from Voda for $179 incl delivery… every day!! DSE = DOH!! :-(
- bghunter on 12/05/2014 - 23:53
  
  +1
  
  199 until 29th May and goes back to its original price 179 after that. So grab it at this special price while you can ;-)
- hashtagbargain on 13/05/2014 - 09:09
  
  Hi guys, I have a fairly new huawei g526, even had it unlocked. But then gf gave me a lumia that I've since used. Mine is available in Melbourne for 150 bucks if you're keen.
  
  In today's world of smartphones it is refreshing to see a battery life as that of the g526. That too on 4g.
Gdsamp on 13/05/2014 - 07:57

Oath
Hirokuro on 13/05/2014 - 07:57

I wonder if this phone will work with Optus Prepaid?
InfraRed on 13/05/2014 - 08:28

I hope someone can find a cheap unlock, this is a pretty good deal
hsk on 13/05/2014 - 08:44

-4

Looks good what network does Vodafone use?
- hashtagbargain on 13/05/2014 - 09:10
  
  +12
  
  AT&T.
chichi on 13/05/2014 - 09:12

Love the Huawei G526 special price of $199 next to it (in the catalogue)! Vodafone are selling these in-store for $159 ATM. They are $179 everywhere else.
denishdens on 13/05/2014 - 09:48

Anyone tried https://unlock.vodafone.com.au/ to unlock

or http://www.htconlineunlock.net/htc-phone-unlock-network/VODA…

Please let me know if you know the unlock link
Maq on 13/05/2014 - 09:52

Checked VF website and seems like it costs only $25 to unlock after 6 months (with their unlock tool). So put it aside for a while, still a good deal. I am with PT so I guess I am good to go as they use VF network
http://support.vodafone.com.au/articles/FAQ/Network-Lock
- chichi on 13/05/2014 - 11:25
  
  Who are PT?
  - unicorn888 on 13/05/2014 - 12:59
    
    PennyTel
    - chichi on 14/05/2014 - 13:52
      
      Ok thanks.
JediJan on 13/05/2014 - 10:10

Bought son (his choice) a little Galaxy Mini2 for about $120 at AllPhones, with Vodafone prepaid sim and $29 value I believe. He liked the size as it fits neatly in jeans pocket, virtually an identical copy of my Samsung Galaxy (still using an SII), with gps navigation app. Uses the $20 International pre-paid plan (they have several prepaid plans available). I think the camera is only a 2mp though. Just saying; he is very happy with his.
- syme321 on 13/05/2014 - 10:35
  
  +3
  
  But the S2 had 1G of RAM. How long has your son had this phone? I strongly suspect it will clag up very quickly once he starts installing apps.
  
  Personally if I were after a cheap phone I'd look at Huawei, as they are better specd for the price.
  - Bappy on 13/05/2014 - 11:00
    
    Huawei Y300 FTW
  - JediJan on 13/05/2014 - 12:26
    
    Only a few months. I wouldn't suggest this phone to a person who wanted to load a lot of apps of course. He has only a few apps on it and it is fast … my SII is starting to slow down now so I have been deleting apps I don't really use. Depends on the person and what they are looking for in a phone. We have had no issues with Vodafone (I am an old 3 customer). Son has a 64GB (I realise that is big!) iPad2 to load apps on when/if he wants; probably about 100 there now … infrequent use, so he would in all honesty prefer to load apps there. I probably use that more than he for checking emails when doing other things (like tv). Son has only really used the GPS navigation app on the mobile … when my SII battery went flat! Identical app to mine (Blue arrow one). Son does not want to talk much on a phone … to anyone! Always recharge and roll credit over on his prepaid plan as he doesn't even use that $20 up. Even considering only recharging it with $10 this month. Has had mobiles (prepaid of course) since he was 10 (usually took my old phones when I updated) … for my benefit of course as a safety measure and just never got into excessive usage. He has all the other smart technologies that teens have; just that mobiles were never high priority for him for some reason. My SII has 8mp and his 2mp camera I believe.
    
    EDIT:
    
    Just had a squiz online and specs are saying the Galaxy Mini 2 is a 3mp camera and it is a 4GB mobile.
    
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SAMSUNG-GALAXY-MINI-2-GT-S6500T-S…
    
    Does that mean then that the Galaxy Mini2 is a better option than my SII?
    - Bappy on 13/05/2014 - 13:58
      
      +2
      
      Does that mean then that the Galaxy Mini2 is a better option than my SII?
      
      Performance wise - NO
      
      But if your son likes the size of the Galaxy Mini2, thats a different story.
      Of course I personally would have picked the Sony Xperia E if I wanted a smaller handset.
      
      my SII is starting to slow down now
      
      If your S2 is getting slowed down - do a factory reset.
      Also S2 battery life is a known issue - just purchase an aftermarket battery from ebay - good one costs between $15-$20
    - JediJan on 13/05/2014 - 15:09
      
      Thank you.
      
      Yes, mobile size was important to son even though he likes my SII. The SIII, IV and V are all larger also. Have had my Galaxy SII for well over 2 years and cannot justify upgrading it at the moment, especially as son said it was too large for him!
      
      Carry various chargers and spare battery for it. Was caught out whilst driving on a freeway, whilst on holiday (south east Queensland); was easier to use his at the time.
      
      Factory reset good idea; should I remove memory card first or leave it in? I don't want any more apps than I have already … don't use what I have. Salesman told me I needed to upgrade to a new mobile … but not really … hey?! Internet is faster on this than home computer or laptop!
      
      :o)
      
      Ps. Good link for comparisons
thriver on 13/05/2014 - 11:14

+1

Any one found an option to unlock apart from waiting for 6 months and paying $25 to Vodafone ?
- jimbobaus on 13/05/2014 - 15:12
  
  12 month to get it down to $25 not 6 months
  - jimbobaus on 13/05/2014 - 15:13
    
    I stand corrected.. its now 6 months :)
hsk on 13/05/2014 - 12:42

AT&T is that a good network ?
- Ughhh on 13/05/2014 - 12:52
  
  +2
  
  LOL yes
- bob_wangkar on 13/05/2014 - 12:59
  
  +4
  
  Verizon which Telstra uses and T-mobile utilised by Optus is a little better, but its not bad.
coolc on 13/05/2014 - 14:04

+1

I bought this few weeks ago from Vodafone for $143 :( + if i need to unlock their website quote $ 75 for it.
ranma241 on 13/05/2014 - 17:00

Do anyone know where to find the unlock for it
ranma241 on 13/05/2014 - 17:23

Found the unlocking link

http://www.theunlockingcompany.com/index.php/htc-desire-310-…

Cost USD $12.99

Please let me know if it works

Cheers
- ddhytz on 13/05/2014 - 21:07
  
  AUD$13.90 if you put in Australia/VF
- snirodha on 14/05/2014 - 06:44
  
  Tried this site and can't they replied back saying find IMEI.
  - ryang on 14/05/2014 - 09:46
    
    .. so give them the IMEI? It'll be on the box the phone came in, as well as usually inside the back cover, assuming it comes off.
  - snirodha on 14/05/2014 - 09:48
    
    Sorry guys. I made a typo.
    Any way this is what i meant to say:
    
    They can't unlock it. Can't find the phone IMEI on their database. Asked me to try again in few weeks.
    - JediJan on 14/05/2014 - 12:41
      
      Usually just enter;
      
      *#06#
      
      On you mobile and the imei should appear.
      It is usually also located under the battery.
      
      I was unable to get an unlocking code from Vodafone for an old 3 mobile; same reason given.
      
      Another unlocking site (let us know if works …)
      
      http://www.code-unlocking.com/?gclid=COmNSYDo5bsCFa9epgodcgE…
      
      From just $1.89 apparently .. don't know; never tried them. Good luck!
    - tuma on 14/05/2014 - 17:09
      
      These guys also said they couldn't find the unlock code and refund me my Pap pal Payment
    - JediJan on 15/05/2014 - 00:00
      
      Edit: Just paid $5.99 for unlock code for my mobile (Galaxy). Appears legit. Have order no. and receipt no. through PayPal. Have to wait up to 24 hours for the unlock code, to be sent to my PayPal (or another if designated) email address. Only thing is that I don't have another sim to try it out when "unlocked" - may be a few days before I can do that. At least, if there is a problem, I can claim back through the PayPal process.
      
      Anyone else try them?
    - JediJan on 15/05/2014 - 22:27
      
      Update: Received an email asking for confirmation of imei number … hmm … waiting, waiting …
      
      Anyone else had any luck?
    - JediJan on 16/05/2014 - 08:49
      
      +1
      
      Yet another Update: Received another email saying they are unable to provide unlock code, suggest I ask Vodafone. They will be refunding my payment in full (via PayPal) so I have no complaints.
ranma241 on 13/05/2014 - 21:54

It's still cheaper than Vodafone
spendinghacker on 14/05/2014 - 10:32

Do most DSE stores have PayPass for an extra 5% off?

The last time I went into my local DSE store on the Gold Coast, they only had the old terminals which do not support PayPass?

Just trying to decide if it's worth my while to pick it up or get it delivered (for free) instead. :)
- thriver on 14/05/2014 - 23:05
  
  +1
  
  In NSW some dicksmith stores have PayPass while some don't. I called 4 stores around my area and found 1 of them (Rhodes) have PayPass and the htc phone is in stock as well.
bghunter on 14/05/2014 - 20:32

+1

Another way to unlock:
Find someone who is with Vodafone post-paid plan, ask them to call Vodafone and say 'I need the phone unlocked as I will be using it overseas.' They will ask you the IMEI and will inform their technical support to waive the unlock fees. Once done, you will get an email to confirm the fee has been waived and the phone is ready to be unlocked. I have done this myself and now, I am waiting for the email. I will update once I get the phone unlocked.
P.S. It may not work for everyone
_tony on 14/05/2014 - 22:58

Has any tried unlocklocks.com?

http://youtu.be/YXEHYIwI6cI

Costs about $26
thriver on 14/05/2014 - 23:09

This eBay merchant have given a big exclusion list of mobile model and network/country that they can't unlock. This htc model or Vodafone AU is not mentioned in the list. So I guess they can unlock this one.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HTC-Mobile-Phone-Unlock-Code-Most…

I have not tried it yet.
tramperleo on 15/05/2014 - 09:50

Very interesting that this phone has the 2nd sim card slot without sim adapter. Possible it will work dual sim if I can find a sim adapter from broken phone and soldering it there?
mazda3 on 15/05/2014 - 14:29

+1

Just wondering to ask is there anyone managed to unlock the phone? I tried all of above links that was offer with other felow ozbargainer but all of them respond that they aren't able to do it.
just this guy's said that they'll give it try.but no respond yet. If I get something new will inform.
http://www.theunlockingcompany.com/index.php/htc-desire-310-…
snirodha on 15/05/2014 - 15:24

+1

Waiting on these guys:

http://www.htcunlockingservice.com/

I will update if i manage to unlock.
- ranma241 on 15/05/2014 - 21:25
  
  how did you go?

This was posted 10 years 6 months 13 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

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