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Vodafone Samsung Galaxy A20 + Cygnett Clear Case $179 @ Big W

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Arthur Dunger on 30/01/2020 - 13:33 bigw.com.au (2078 clicks)
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Not the cheapest it's been, but if you need Ozbargain's Best Budget Smartphone (Under $300) in 2019

$170.05 using Woolworths Wish eGift Cards 5% off @ Cashrewards

  • 6.4" Super AMOLED 720 x 1560 (HD+) with water drop notch
  • Rear Finger Print
  • NFC
  • B28
  • USB-C
  • 4,000 mAh Battery
  • RAM 3GB
  • Storage 32GB
  • MicroSD (Up to 512GB)

Unlock @ Fonefunshop for 3 pounds. Using 28Degrees Mastercard it converted to AU $5.74.
Unlock Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+, A10, A20, A30, A40, A50, A7, M20 for $5.20 (10% off) @ FoneFunShop

I have this phone and it works on Kogan Mobile without unlocking. I have since unlocked it using the link above.
I bought this flip case from Aliexpress

https://www.samsung.com/au/smartphones/galaxy-a20-a205/

Credit to abacus. and sennafumi for finding the link with the clear case bundle.

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  • Molloch on 30/01/2020 - 13:53
    +8

    Great phone. I unlocked mine at Vodafone website for free - it never asked me to sign in or anything, just instantly gave me the unlock code.

    https://unlock.vodafone.com.au/voila/handsetunlock/self-serv…

    • varg on 30/01/2020 - 13:57

      It says pay $50 to unlock?

      • NPB on 31/01/2020 - 09:30

        Bought one in November from bigw , requested Vodafone to waive the $50 fee via online chat . I was unsuccessful first attempt but the second online chat rep sent request to unlock the phone . After 24 hours I was able to unlock for free .

    • jakentta on 30/01/2020 - 14:03

      That worked for me also, completely free. That was a few months ago, when this phone was available for $159 from Post office. Not sure if relevant, but I did the unlocking before installing any software or system updates. But after activating and using the Vodafone SIM-card that came with the device.

      • jimbobaus on 30/01/2020 - 14:48
        +2

        Some IMEI's are registered on the Vodafone system as POSTPAID these devices will not incur an unlock fee on the unlock website even if re-packaged as prepaid which happens often.
        if the device was registered as Prepaid by Vodafone then it will always show the unlock fee (even if sold as postpaid etc)

        as a side note even if there is an unlocking fee, going into a store can usually get a free unlock, they just need to email the unlocking team to waive the fee

    • jace88 on 06/02/2020 - 23:24

      I just tried it with my new Galaxy A20 (purchased yesterday from Big W) and next to Unlock Code on tha site it says "NOT LOCKED"? Sounds too good to be true…!

      • jace88 on 07/02/2020 - 23:22

        Turns out I'm wrong. It was network locked but the Vodafone support page says it isn't. Shrug.

  • jjis06 on 30/01/2020 - 14:01
    +3

    I paid the same for the unlock version at officeworks last week.

    • Arthur Dunger on 30/01/2020 - 14:03

      That deal has expired. It's $227 now. Do you like the phone?

      • jjis06 on 30/01/2020 - 14:06

        I bought it for someone else.

        • bghunter on 30/01/2020 - 16:15
          +1

          Does 'someone else' like the phone so far? :) Genuine question, planning to buy it with the help of a mate who works at woolies (10% off and use discounted egift cards)

          • klonky on 31/01/2020 - 07:24
            +3

            @bghunter: I bought one for my mum when it was on sale on Amazon. I set it up for her and was quite impressed with it.
            I have an s10e so it felt much bigger in comparison, screen was bright and colourful, camera seemed decent and the speed of it felt pretty good. Granted she was finally moving on from a Nexus 5 with a cracked screen, so far she loves it.

            I opened Google maps and the GPS found me straight away, not 100% across the issues with it so it probably wasn't a good test.

    • freshj1ve on 30/01/2020 - 14:25

      Just wondering if we went into OW now with a receipt do you think they would match the price from last week?

      • Gaz1 on 30/01/2020 - 14:36
        +1

        I think it must be a currently available price.

        • freshj1ve on 30/01/2020 - 14:39

          Damn ok, I guess I'll wait it out for a bit longer and see what happens then.. thanks mate! :)

          Also what I meant by the receipt (if it wasn't clear) I meant the one from OW from last week for the unlocked version not the Vodafone/Big W one.

          • Smokey010 on 30/01/2020 - 14:44
            +1

            @freshj1ve: Nah they don't regardless, it has to be the current price listed on their website or "identical product" cheaper elsewhere.

            • freshj1ve on 30/01/2020 - 14:45
              +1

              @Smokey010: Understood, thanks for clearing that up. Cheers! :)

              • Smokey010 on 30/01/2020 - 14:49
                +1

                @freshj1ve: I also have been waiting the price to go lower sub <200 but unlocked version. Missed that last deal from OW and Amazon.

                • freshj1ve on 30/01/2020 - 14:51
                  +1

                  @Smokey010: Looks like you & me are in the same boat mate, fingers crossed another deal appears soon! :)

  • uk3000 on 30/01/2020 - 14:08
    +3

    Some of these A20s (mine included) have issues with GPS, consider that before buying.

    • PainToad on 30/01/2020 - 14:23
      +2

      For now, the only reliable way to get a GPS fix with A20 is to reboot with the Flight mode on.

      Oh Samsung.

      • uk3000 on 30/01/2020 - 14:46
        +1

        For now, the only reliable way to get a GPS fix with A20 is to reboot with the Flight mode on.

        what clearly suggest this is a firmware issue, but Samsung won't admit or fix it. I bought two of these as a present for my in-laws who don't really need GPS and love the phone otherwise, so we decided to keep it. Would have returned it otherwise.

        • Gaz1 on 30/01/2020 - 15:07

          Does the A30 have the same issue?

        • he88388 on 30/01/2020 - 15:43
          +3

          I bought 4 A20 and all of them have GPS issues.
          Like you have said, I had to reboot on flight mode to get it working but at times it will just work.
          Hit and miss.

        • [Deactivated] on 31/01/2020 - 10:27

          Maybe it suggests the GPS antenna is located too close to the phone antenna on the PCB. What makes you think it must be a firmware issue rather than RF?

          • uk3000 on 31/01/2020 - 14:05

            @[Deactivated]:

            What makes you think it must be a firmware issue rather than RF?

            In the thread I've linked above, somebody mentioned he didn't have any GPS issues until he signed in into his Google account.

    • spy on 31/01/2020 - 00:22

      Very frustrating when driving.

      • Oofy Doofy on 31/01/2020 - 14:18

        https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.g…

        Install this. Then allow access to whatever it asks, and download any dependencies it asks for (app modules).

        Set GPS source to fused.

        Calibrate compass and pitch & roll.

        A-gps data for helping location fixing should happen automatically.

        Should solve your issues.

        Also try deleting app cache for all GPS software e.g Waze, Google maps

        Restart phone after you're done.

  • mmjjbb on 30/01/2020 - 19:26

    Great phone.

  • OZB Al on 30/01/2020 - 19:33
    -1

    Warning 2.4g wifi only. And I still don't trust Fonefunshop's software, read their comments in the other threads if you want a laugh.

  • alexm1 on 30/01/2020 - 19:40
    +1

    Costco has a promotion for A20, I believe i saw the unlock version for $176.

  • fonefunshop on 31/01/2020 - 00:04
    +6

    Hi,

    our server is supporting direct unlock in about 2-3 minutes of all variations of the A20 boot versions.

    dead easy to use.

    Step 1 - Power on your phone WITHOUT SIM and enter your security passcode or pattern on your phone so it is fully working. Enable USB Debugging on your phone as below:

    Open Settings, and select About, then to Software Information.

    Tap on “Build number” seven times.

    Go back to settings, and select “Developer options”.
    Scroll down, and check turn on “USB debugging” entry under “Debugging”.

    Step 2 - Download the server software and run it, also download and install Samsung modem phone drivers

    USB Drivers: https://www.fonefunshop.com/files/attachments/SAMSUNG_USB.ex…

Server Software: https://www.fonefunshop.com/files/attachments/samunlock.exe

    Note: If software disappears or wont download - Turn off antivirus / defender / anti-malware or exclude the folder you are running it from, the software is not malicious but is encrypted using themidia which your AV cannot read past so may quarantine it.

    Step 3 - buy a 3 credit license from https://www.fonefunshop.com/direct-unlock-server-credit-for-…
    Open the Server Software and enter your License (Credit) and press Apply Activation.

    Step 4 - Press unlock and follow instructions.

    Note: if your phone asks for an unlock code after the unlock, enter 00000000 (eight zeros)

    Also Note: Sometimes your phone could be FROZEN (had too many wrong codes entered) our server resets the FREEZE and NCK Codes back to 00000000, so if you power on the phone after the unlock and it still asks for code, enter 00000000 and get an error, then immidiately after, enter 00000000 again to complete the unlock. (entering 00000000 twice resets the freeze and unlocks the phone)

    • fallenstory on 05/02/2020 - 10:05

      I got here from another post where it mentioned that this can be used to unlock an A30. On the website it doesn't mention unlocking A30. Can I still use your product to unlock an A30?

      edit: Never mind, found the full list of products at the bottom of the page on my computer

    • rave75 on 13/02/2020 - 03:01

      i downloaded those 2 files but it won't run, it says files won't open. Help

      • fonefunshop on 13/02/2020 - 03:42
        +1

        disable AV, then re-download

        • carinafu on 15/02/2020 - 10:56
          -1

          I have disable the samsung security.
          but still can not open the exe file on my phone

    • rave75 on 13/02/2020 - 03:20

      Well you said 3 mins, now i got an email saying i gotta wait a couple of hours for my paypal payment to be manually verified.

      • fonefunshop on 13/02/2020 - 03:43

        there are no outstanding orders, so you should have yours by now

  • Arghs on 31/01/2020 - 09:22

    Anyone have any thoughts on how the camera on this would compare against a Xiaomi mi5?

  • prhino on 31/01/2020 - 15:42

    This or the Oppo AX5?

    • 2Cheep on 01/02/2020 - 13:51

      I'm interested in this as well. Similar price, Oppo has +1GB of ram.

  • Cheaparoo on 02/02/2020 - 08:05

    Worth considering given lower price, higher-res LCD, more RAM & storage, dual-SIM :
    SHARP Aquos S2 (C10) Mobile 4GB+64GB, 5.5", Dual-SIM, B28*, NFC, Android 8.0, USD $100 (~AUD $144) Shipped @ GearBest

  • ozasterix on 03/02/2020 - 09:38
    +2

    On sale at Australia Post for $169. Looks like free delivery only, No click and collect.
    https://auspost.com.au/shop/product/vodafone-samsung-galaxy-…

  • sennafumi on 03/02/2020 - 12:34
    +3

    This deal also comes with a Cygnet clear phone case

    https://www.bigw.com.au/product/vodafone-samsung-a20-cygnett…

    • bghunter on 05/02/2020 - 00:41

      And vodafone $30 starter kit

  • jace88 on 05/02/2020 - 14:36

    Once you unlock it, is there any difference between this and any other Galaxy A20? I was thinking of getting the Telstra one (since I use Telstra) but it's a little bit more, and may as well get a fully unlocked one if it ends up being the same.

    (I'm not too familiar with modern Android phones other than Xiaomi, and am wondering if you're able to easily remove the bloat/Vodafone specific apps/etc without rooting/flashing/etc)

    • Arthur Dunger on 06/02/2020 - 11:10
      +1

      There is hardly any bloat to start with, not even a Vodafone splash screen when you turn it on.

      Most can be removed. There are 2 or 3 that can't, nothing to worry about.

      • jace88 on 06/02/2020 - 23:21
        +1

        Case was decent quality. Picked it up yesterday from Pagewood. Plenty of stock.

  • lookie007 on 15/02/2020 - 13:55

    I have received invoice saying it is paid now where do I find the License (Credit) code?

    • fonefunshop on 28/02/2020 - 17:48

      once we process your order and mark it shipped, you get another similar invoice , this one has your license and instructions, sometimes you have to wait as we are in the UK and will most likely be sleeping when you order :)

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