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Optus ZTE Fit (4G) Prepaid Mobile $49 @ Officeworks

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Optus ZTE Fit (4G) Prepaid Mobile $49 @ Officeworks
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Tiggrrrrr on 03/11/2015 - 21:36 officeworks.com.au (435 clicks)
Last edited 03/11/2015 - 22:11 by 1 other user

As far as I can tell, this is the same phone at Coles for $49.50. It is definitely the 4g model, and I have had good solid 4g reception for the last week.

The ZTE Fit Mobile Phone comes with the Android 4.4 operating system, a quad core processor and 1 GB of RAM so you can enjoy a powerful smartphone experience. It is compatible with expandable memory up to 32 GB so you'll be able to store your photos, music, videos and more.

  • Screen: 4.5" FWVGA TFT (480 x 854) capacitive touch display
  • Camera: Rear: 5MP with Flash. Front: 2MP
  • Storage: 8GB (4.6GB available to the user) /microSD™ card, up to 32 GB
  • Operating system: Android 4.4 (Kit Kat)
  • Video: 30 fps @ 720p.
  • Processor: 1.3GHz Quad-core Processor
  • Connection: Bluetooth 4.0|Wi-Fi|Micro USB
  • Warranty: 12 Months

As mentioned above I picked up a couple of these last week and the one I have been using has been pretty solid so far.

Notes:
1. No "storage" issue out of the box. If you check the ZTE website, they mention that the newer build phones do not have the same storage issue. So these from Officeworks seem to be a good deal, and save you having to run the "fix".
2. GPS takes a (long) while to get a location lock. After the initial wait time it seems ok. I used it on the bus and it kept up well travelling across town.
3. Haven't had any overheating issues that others have reported.
4. Cheap cases on ebay (~$6 delivered)
5. Cheap unlock codes for $5.95

I will be using the other as a "travel" phone, so will be rooting and unlocking that one shortly. Will post again if any issues using it overseas.

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  • nocure on 03/11/2015 - 21:38

    How much ?

    • Tiggrrrrr on 03/11/2015 - 21:40
      +2

      Ooops - Rookie mistake. Thanks for the pickup.

  • UncommonName on 03/11/2015 - 21:46

    Does it support USB host mode though?

    • benyboy on 03/11/2015 - 21:53
      +1

      no it does not

      • UncommonName on 03/11/2015 - 21:56

        Any cheap android phone that does support USB Host mode??

      • Russ on 03/11/2015 - 22:25
        +2

        I thought Benyboy was wrong, because there is a section in Settings->Storage which says "Mount USB storage" "Insert USB storage for mounting". Both of these are greyed out, so I tried inserting an OTG cable and a USB stick, no go, nothing happens. Probably there is no 5V supply in the device, unlike tablets. I tried the same on an old Pendo Pad tablet and it worked, so the phone is the problem. Possibly it might work with a powered hub, but I don't have a working one with me, so I can't test.

  • enzioFirenze on 03/11/2015 - 22:38

    ok I'm gonna buy one of these as my backup phone. Can anybody tell me how to contact bagman to unlock the phone please?

    Thanks!

    • [Deactivated] on 03/11/2015 - 22:40

      Just visit www.helpbagmanineedtounlockaphone.com.au/ozbargain

      :)

    • Russ on 03/11/2015 - 23:15
      +2

      Bagman has a website now, apparently:
      http://www.unlockit.codes/servicedetails.php?id=53&type=imei

    • DeWalt on 04/11/2015 - 02:00

      Just keep in mind that the zte fit is missing a frequency band. This isn't a problem with Optus network but is with other telcos. Unlocking it for use with another network isn't as lucrative as it might appear.

      Ronnnie said "The biggest downside to the ZTE Fit is it's missing 3g 850 mhz, which is an important band if you use Telstra, Boost or other Telstra resellers such as Aldi. So I would only recommend this phone for use on Optus network."

  • rakeycakey on 03/11/2015 - 23:11

    Just a warning for Telstra users -
    YOU CAN NOT RECEIVE INCOMING CALLS ON TELSTRA NETWORK WITH THIS PHONE.

    • Russ on 03/11/2015 - 23:23

      Do you mean you can't receive Telstra network because the phone is locked to Optus, or do you mean it won't work at all with Telstra even after unlocking? And is this from personal experience, because this post suggests it will work once unlocked:
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/217141#comment-3156174

      • rakeycakey on 04/11/2015 - 00:13
        +1

        Bought one on Sunday, unlocked via bagman. It is missing the main telstra 3G frequencies which are used for incoming calls. 850mhz I believe.
        The 4G works amazingly, the outgoing calls are possible, but poor. Incoming calls are non-existant and go straight to voicemail.

        • tedibaba on 04/11/2015 - 00:46
          +1

          Thanks a lot for the information. I was about buy this one for vodafone network.

        • Russ on 04/11/2015 - 00:52
          +1

          Now that you have given that description, I recall seeing a similar description on Whirlpool, a few months ago before I bought mine. That person found an awkward workaround: disabling 4G apparently makes incoming calls work, but the data drops back to 2G speed: http://whrl.pl/RemJnW

          You can flip between fast data and no incoming calls, or slow data and incoming calls.

          Telstra compatibility may improve, if/when Telstra rolls out VoLTE.

        • Russ on 04/11/2015 - 00:59

          @tedibaba:

          I was about buy this one for vodafone network

          It apparently works on Vodafone 4G, see
          https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/212048#comment-3063170

          However I've also seen a comment that some calls will go to voicemail:
          http://whrl.pl/RemFFE

        • tedibaba on 04/11/2015 - 01:01

          Thanks I will check the link.

        • rakeycakey on 04/11/2015 - 14:57
          +1

          @Russ:

          Update: At work in Hawthorn, VIC, I can receive incoming calls fine. But at home in Bentleigh East I simply cannot receive calls. I suppose it depends on the towers.

  • ratsackgamer on 03/11/2015 - 23:28

    What frequencies does this use?

    • Ronnnie on 03/11/2015 - 23:34
      +1

      This phone lacks 3g 850 mhz band. So isn't really a good choice for telstra. The Alcatel pixi 4.5 that optus sell cheap too or Telstra buzz 4g would be better choices for Telstra network.
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/217741

  • c9407486 on 04/11/2015 - 00:44
    +1

    It is showing as $99 @ Officeworks.

    • Russ on 04/11/2015 - 01:11

      I've always wondered, when I see the price has just changed back to normal, should I hit "report" to get a mod to mark the deal as expired?

  • BradH13 on 04/11/2015 - 01:23

    These were only $49 at Officeworks while Coles had them at $49.50 so they were inline with their 'cheapest price guaranteed or we'll beat it' policy.

    As soon as Coles' catalogue finished at 11:59pm 03/11 - they went back up to full price at Officeworks.

    I purchased one of these things as an in-between phone waiting for my Nexus 6P to come, and I'd be more than happy paying $99 for it. It's a lot of phone for a little money. Being $49 was just insanely good.

    • DeWalt on 04/11/2015 - 02:07

      Or if you are not locked into android, the Microsoft Lumia 532 was unbelievable at $29 at Woolies. That price will most likely come around again. Unlocking it though is about $20 - but it isn't missing a band either.

      • Ronnnie on 04/11/2015 - 14:06

        The lumia 532 has no 4g. I'd rather the ZTE.

  • Windows7forever on 04/11/2015 - 06:54

    Thanks OP. Great post.

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