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OPPO A72 Mobile Phone with $30 Optus Optus Prepaid $100 (RRP $279) C&C Only @ Target

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OPPO A72 Mobile Phone with $30 Optus Optus Prepaid $100 (RRP $279) C&C Only @ Target
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Lmattiemattie on 23/04/2021 - 14:23 target.com.au (2490 clicks)
Last edited 23/04/2021 - 14:41 by 1 other user

Hi there,

Spotted this while on the Target Website, the OPPO a72 is $100 in store, it seems as though the website does not accurately show stock, but there is still some around. Really strong deal as the RRP of this device is $279.

It also comes with a $30 Bonus recharge credit as well, so effectively this device will only cost you $70! BARGAIN

Good all rounder phone, exceptional value for the specs. Unsure of when it expires.

Please note that it is Locked to the Optus network, so some fees may apply to unlock it.

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  • Lone star on 23/04/2021 - 14:32

    Very very hard to find this in Sydney Target store.

    • pennypincher98 on 23/04/2021 - 15:39

      Is that because they've all closed or been converted to Kmart?

  • gnahsgnas on 23/04/2021 - 14:41

    i just found this deal and is very helpful thank you

  • barseeker on 23/04/2021 - 14:41
    +2

    none left in QLD 00S kmart wouldnt price match unless a local target store had stock. anyone try big w to price match?

  • geek001 on 23/04/2021 - 14:41
    +7

    Too little too late, this has been raided yesterday. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/618583

  • Mr Bravo on 23/04/2021 - 15:28

    It's excellent value for money phone bought it in morning

  • overpriced on 23/04/2021 - 15:41
    +2

    None left at Highpoint Target (Maribyrnong, VIC).

  • abacus on 23/04/2021 - 15:52
    +3

    Even unlocked it probably won't work on Aldi and other Telstra resellers

    • bongom on 23/04/2021 - 16:07
      +2

      +1
      https://www.optus.com.au/prepaid/phones/oppo/a72 states the following:

      Network Compatibility: Handset has been modified to be optimised for the Optus network and performance on other networks is not guaranteed. Handset has also been modified to have its dual SIM capability removed and it is a single SIM device. Please refer to the Specifications section for specific network compatibility.

    • Wonderfool on 23/04/2021 - 16:17

      Wait really? Thanks for telling me, almost bought it.

    • [Deactivated] on 23/04/2021 - 16:28

      There's reports in original thread that it's not locked at all and worked with Boost SIM

      • abacus on 23/04/2021 - 17:03

        IF it's locked and then unlocked => then won't work with Aldi etc.
        IF it's unlocked will work with Aldi etc.

      • bargaino on 23/04/2021 - 18:42

        I bought one from Target this morning. It is definitely locked.
        Box says it all the needed bands, so should work on any network when unlocked. Some Optus handsets lack 850MHz 3G, so no voice on Telstra MVNOs.

        When activating, it offered me the $40 plans.

        Shop around, you may find more stock.

        • Cheeper on 24/04/2021 - 23:37

          Got one today and tried it with a Kogan/Voda sim and it worked. Others have found that theirs was unlocked also.
          Luck of the draw.

          • tunzafun001 on 25/04/2021 - 11:55

            @Cheeper: Was it shrink wrapped in plastic?

            • Cheeper on 26/04/2021 - 00:44
              +1

              @tunzafun001: Yes, factory sealed.
              After software update it is no longer unlocked, wont recognise my Voda sim.

    • ChrisLevo on 23/04/2021 - 17:23

      My wife and I have them and are on ALDI.

    • hamwhisperer on 24/04/2021 - 09:05

      Why?

  • Associatedsilentsoar @ Target Australia on 23/04/2021 - 16:15
    +1

    Bought 2 at Target Southland VIC today - one Black, one Purple. As an ex-employee, I can say that Target has stock buffers for online availability, meaning that if a store has 1 unit, it will likely come up as out of stock (2 will likely show as Limited Stock).

    Southland had one of each colour, both of which I bought.

    • DarwinBoy on 23/04/2021 - 17:02
      +1

      i found yesterday that 3 motorola g8s in store came up with limited stock

  • [Deactivated] on 23/04/2021 - 16:30
    +1

    From https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/oppo-a52-a72-a92-android-…

    I managed to get the Android 11 update with a bit of stuffing around and thought I would share for everyone else, I did this on a unlocked Australian variant bought from Optus, you're mileage may vary.

    This will activate dual sim mode on the phone with a single IMEI, I left my location set to Europe so it is upto you if you follow the last step to remove Dual Sim Mode.

    You will need to backup anything you don't wish to lose as a full factory reset is required.

    I did some digging and this will work with the same rom on A52, A72 and A92.

    • bargaino on 23/04/2021 - 18:54
      +2

      The Optus version will update to Android 11 (ColorOS 11.1) all by itself, no hack needed, no reset.

      Looking at that link I tried to download oppo_free_unlock_v1-0-zip.5137589 but Chrome refused as "it is dangerous".
      I guess I'll use a disposable VM to run it. Will that remove the network lock from the phone?

      • King181 on 23/04/2021 - 21:39

        Please let us know if it works.

      • Associatedsilentsoar @ Target Australia on 23/04/2021 - 23:24

        Yeah, I bought this today and after updating to the December 2020 security patch, I now have the prompt to update to ColorOS11.1

        • OZTechGuy on 24/04/2021 - 11:03

          That's great to hear, haven't opened mine yet. Also I was surprised about Oppo getting the a52/72 bumped to Android 11 pretty quick, as my parents unlocked a52 received Android 11 a few months ago, even beating some Samsung's

    • spy on 25/04/2021 - 11:35

      Does this network unlock the phone?

  • MrMaxwell on 23/04/2021 - 16:31
    +2

    Not sure why this deal has been reported as sold out.

    Just picked up the last one from local Target even though the website said no stock…

    • Jimbuscus on 25/04/2021 - 18:54

      What suburb?

  • Emojii on 23/04/2021 - 17:38

    Placed an order for A72 online last night and received an email this morning saying "Your order could not be processed". @__#
    Got a Moto g8 power lite instead.

  • bargaino on 23/04/2021 - 19:12
    +2

    It also comes with a $30 Bonus recharge credit as well, so effectively this device will only cost you $70!

    No. A $30 starter kit commonly sells for $10-$15. But OZBargainers rarely use a carrier directly. Better deals are obtained from MVNOs - resellers or subsidiaries.

    • Roemac on 24/04/2021 - 11:30

      Do you have to activate the supplied SIM for the bonus credit i.e. start a new phone number or can the bonus credit be applied to an existing prepaid service?

      • bargaino on 24/04/2021 - 12:15
        +1

        It is tied to the supplied SIM. You also need to activate it to start the 6 month wait for $25 unlock.

        But you can port your existing number to the new service. If you are already on Optus prepaid, you may need to port out and back.

        • Roemac on 24/04/2021 - 22:37

          Got it, thank you C:

  • elninomin on 23/04/2021 - 20:31
    +1

    Suddenly search Target website with no result for stock in Mildura, VIC yesterday. But when i got to store and found it has 3 and grab them with no thinking. It is really worth for specification against its promotional price.

    • GoldStar on 24/04/2021 - 09:11

      Keen to buy one off you, posted to Melb?

      • Yosh1 on 02/05/2021 - 17:14
        +1

        If you’re still looking for one, I just returned one to Knox city target. Not sure if it’ll help you. It’s a purple one.

        • GoldStar on 02/05/2021 - 17:40

          Thanks mate, got one already.

  • [Deactivated] on 24/04/2021 - 12:51
    +1

    Hi, I purchased one from Marden in SA. Has anyone activated the included sim? Did it come with a bonus $30 recharge as the fine print states as possibly having ended last year. Thanks

  • [Deactivated] on 24/04/2021 - 15:43
    +1

    Does it have $30 voucher?
    Pretty sure that voucher finished in October 2020???

    • bargaino on 24/04/2021 - 22:47
      +2

      No "voucher", but when I activated I was offered the $40 plan. I have 10GB and 42 days unlimited calls.

      • [Deactivated] on 25/04/2021 - 18:17

        well then thats even better $40 voucher starter kit

  • tunzafun001 on 25/04/2021 - 11:54

    I got one, but haven't opened it yet as I want to be sure it will work on Telstra/ Belong/ Kogan once unlocked.

    • spy on 25/04/2021 - 15:25

      Well my both locked. Opened already. Unless I can unlock or port to Optus, I'm going to have to sell em as is.

  • [Deactivated] on 25/04/2021 - 15:21

    Does it come with the plastic clear case?

    • Cheeper on 25/04/2021 - 16:46
      +1

      Mine did.

    • bargaino on 26/04/2021 - 00:31

      yes

  • Cheeper on 25/04/2021 - 16:49

    My A72 automatically updated to Android 11. Cant notice any real difference but I see Android Auto is now in the settings menu.
    Edit… After updating it no longer accepts the Kogan/Voda sim… says it is locked to carrier. :-(
    Took the sim ok before update.

    • [Deactivated] on 25/04/2021 - 18:12
      +2

      Whoops

  • [Deactivated] on 25/04/2021 - 18:13

    What colors did people get???

    Maybe the purple one is UNLOCKED??? Hoping

    Got black and purple

    • Cheeper on 25/04/2021 - 18:32
      +3

      Purple. Was unlocked… updated and now locked. IMEI in Optus unlock page says it is not locked. Grrr

      • spy on 26/04/2021 - 07:00

        Frustrating. Do the lock is built into the rom Optus is pumping out?

      • spy on 26/04/2021 - 14:38

        Seems like the really stock was unlocked but subsequent updates lock the phone. Newer stock is locked already.

    • spy on 26/04/2021 - 06:58

      One purple, one black both locked.

  • spy on 26/04/2021 - 07:13
    +1

    Nightmare to unlock

    • [Deactivated] on 26/04/2021 - 08:32

      Why? What did I Optus say?

      • Cheeper on 26/04/2021 - 09:10

        Activate a sim and pay $80.

      • bargaino on 27/04/2021 - 10:04
        +1

        Nightmare to unlock

        Agreed! I was told I had to add $50 more as it came with $30. The rep I spoke to had got this from the "unlock dept" while I was on hold.

        But if enter the IMEI on the Optus unlock webpage, it says the phone is not locked. I need to go to Optus store, probably to wait around for ages and fail.

        Also, while the box says it has band 5 (850MHz 3G) , the Oppo website says it may be disabled. May not work with Telstra MVNOs that need 3G voice.

        Much easier to leave it locked and use an Optus network service such as Coles, Catch Connect, Amaysim etc. I've wasted too much time already. Will just port my kids' services to Coles Mobile, and use the current $99/year special.

  • akma1 on 30/04/2021 - 06:21
    +2

    I got my unlock code from Optus in 2 days. I just told the person on chat that I cannot use the website to unlock as it says it was unlocked and they told me they sent a request to the backend team to get the unlock code for the phone. They did not ask for any payment but I am a long time customer broadband and just ported over to prepaid Optus using the Sim that came with the phone. Once I got the code it was a nightmare to unlock as some of the characters looked the same ie little L and capital i
    I used the phone with no Sim and wifi and used this code *#475838912# to get the unlock code screen up and entered to code to unlock.

    • GoldStar on 30/04/2021 - 06:52

      Does every phone have a unique code to unlock? The unlock code provided to you, can this be used with other A72 handsets to unlock the phone?

  • akma1 on 30/04/2021 - 09:26

    No it's unique to your IMEI

  • USER DC on 07/05/2021 - 15:48

    mine doesnt seem to have come with the sim recharge $30
    the package says only contains the prepaid sim NO RECHARGE

  • [Deactivated] on 12/05/2021 - 17:03

    One left (purple) at Target (Newton) South Australia which I just took off hold today if you still looking

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