7-Eleven Fuel App Watch - Nationwide

alvian on 20/01/2022 - 17:24
Last edited 06/04/2024 - 14:09 by 3 other users

This thread serves to let everyone know how much you have saved on your 7/11 fuel app. Please see the archived thread (January 2017 - January 2022) for previous discussions.

Step 1: Subscribe to this thread to get email updates. You can change your subscription settings in your Ozbargain account to enable more/less email updates.

Step 2: Upon filling up simply fill in the details in this format:

  • NAME OF 7/11 STORE
  • PETROL TYPE
  • PETROL PRICE

Example:

  • Richlands QLD
  • ULP
  • 111.9/litre

Step 3: Upvote the comment if you found it helpful

Note: OzBargain are not responsible for your use of the 7/11 app and you should abide by all terms stipulated by the app. This thread's content is not endorsed by OzBargain.

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Further Info/Tips

Working Methods

iOS

Android

Credits to master131

Mod: Please do not ask for vouchers. Obtain the fuel lock yourself or make a request in the Wanted Classifieds.

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Comments

      • dave31 on 18/01/2024 - 22:39
        +1

        I would have loved to dockerise or move it to lambda but it’s not possible.

        The iPhone needs to be connected to the host machine for the way the communication works

        • Iceman-jkh on 18/01/2024 - 22:44

          Fair enough. I know zero about the details of this kinda stuff, but if you happen to release any docker work in the future, I will definitely be supporting where possible.

    • kowcop on 19/01/2024 - 10:14
      +1

      on the map, can the user move the location pointer before spoofing the location? (so there are not thousands of users using the exact same co-ordinates)

      • dave31 on 19/01/2024 - 13:56
        +2

        Is this to me? Because the answer is absolutely yes.

        The fuel dropdown list just gives you coordinates to the suburb with the cheap fuel. You can drag and drop the marker on the map and the coordinates update automatically.

        Only thing I haven’t implemented yet is free text search. So if you type “Parramatta” ideally it looks up coordinates first, but if it’s text it will use a map provider to search the name to coordinates.

        At the moment this is a nice to have. It’s just been playing up and I’ve been time poor focusing efforts on other core functions

  • uggugg on 19/01/2024 - 17:27
    +3

    The latest version of 3uTools 3.08 released yesterday has in its release notes:

    Virtual Location now supports iOS 17 devices.

    I tried it on my iPhone 14 Pro Max on 17.2.1 and yes it successully moved my location. But I am yet to try it with the app has I have a current fuel lock.

    • Dt12 on 19/01/2024 - 20:49

      Didn’t work for me, error -303 on ip13 17.2.1

  • Rocky007 on 19/01/2024 - 20:37
    +1

    Ok, after reading through some of the most recent comments here's something that I tried and it worked. First, I tried to lock the cheapest petrol in my state (VIC) and it worked. Second, using my other account I changed my location to WA via a VPN and then used 3utools to change the location for the 7/11 app. I was surprised to see that it worked! Give it a shot and see if it's working for you too. Cheers :)

    • buderim11 on 20/01/2024 - 08:42

      Great , what VPN did you use to get a WA location ?

      • iBargain on 20/01/2024 - 13:22
        +3

        I tried NordVPN, and it worked.

      • Rocky007 on 20/01/2024 - 16:06
        +2

        I used Windscribe

        • amrdeus on 20/01/2024 - 21:35
          +1

          The VPN is on the mobile device right?

  • MastermindJapan on 20/01/2024 - 15:59
    +1

    Locking within same state worked for me.

  • akyeeeahdude on 20/01/2024 - 16:47

    I tried to lock WA and received the A01 error (I've always used 3uTools on my PC to spoof my iPad's location). Changed the location to the cheapest suburb in my state and it worked first go. I think the App has logic built in which checks where you're normally filling up.

    • ezhang6767 on 20/01/2024 - 22:55
      +1

      switch off wifi and use your mobile data

      • buderim11 on 21/01/2024 - 08:38

        Doesn't work for me using Iphone se , 3utools. and moble data . got AO1 error

  • Linon on 21/01/2024 - 07:45

    I tried to lock my state.Still got A01 error😩

  • Jetf0rce on 21/01/2024 - 09:40

    Getting G09 errors even when im creating a new account with gmail with iOS
    Any solutions?
    Tried VPN, wifi, mobile data - still getting it

    • daanish on 21/01/2024 - 10:05

      The iPhone itself has probably been red flagged. I know that when this happens with an Android you can use apps to refresh the Device ID that is read by the app.

      I am not sure if something similar is available for iOS though. I'd imagine it might require jailbreaking anyway but I don't have any iOS devices so I've never had to look into it.

    • LouLou168 on 22/01/2024 - 00:25

      Same thing happened to mine. Chances are, they have found a way how to ID your device and 'perma banned' your iPhone. Unless you get a new phone every time. 7-11 are getting very serious about this.

    • ahseng on 23/01/2024 - 13:31
      +1

      I had this last year with one of my accounts. I was able to factory reset my iPhone (apparently factory resetting gives you a new device id) that I use to lock in and I haven't had any bans since. I also lock for my folks, and the max accounts you can login and lock prices from one phone for seems to be 2. Noticed I got banned last year when I tried helping a cousin lock in petrol from my same iPhone.

  • Piranha2004 on 21/01/2024 - 12:57

    Looks like the good times are really over. At least you can still get the lowest price in your state which is better than nothing I suppose.

  • AnDyStYLe on 21/01/2024 - 17:47
    +2

    So I used Refinery to try lock a price in WA. Using 3UTools from VIC, I was getting A01. I was getting it consistantly, and from a 2022 post suggesting only 2 locks within a period of 24 hour, even after waiting 24 hours the A01 error persisted. I then used my Windscribe VPN to connect to Perth… As soon as I did this and tried to lock the price lock from WA worked 😎

    • Ten on 21/01/2024 - 18:01

      Windscribe VPN app on your phone?

    • Rocky007 on 22/01/2024 - 10:44
      +1

      That’s exactly what I did and it worked

  • mapax on 22/01/2024 - 11:27
    +1

    I’m not a chopper pilot but frequently get A01 error, I just force close and restart the app and it’s all good.

    • 3liminate on 22/01/2024 - 16:16

      🥲 Tried that, no luck

  • m0tyrider on 22/01/2024 - 18:44

    Another A01 error here -

    • amrdeus on 23/01/2024 - 06:40
      +7

      I finally figured it out with other peoples help. The trick is indeed to get a VPN to make your IP also match the location as well as GPS.

      I found the SPEEDIFY app to be perfect. Its free (2gb limit per month so make sure to turn it off if you don't have a dedicated device for this). And it has Perth, Sydney and Melbourne. I just tested it with the Perth one and I got the error one time and then like others suggested, I just chose a different fuel then back to the one I wanted and it worked on the 2nd go. Hopefully this keeps working consistently.

      Personally, I'm using the Android Studio method and that works great. No need for any device just a computer. I've then duplicated it for each location so that I don't have to change VPNs each time.

      • bbvc on 24/01/2024 - 17:08

        I have just about tried everything recommended in this thread from the past week using Android Studio.

        Using Speedify VPN (both inside the emulator as well as on my phone when hotpspotting) to match the state i'm locking to

        Hotspotting from mobile instead of using wifi

        Changing fuel type and then going back to the one I want to lock

        Clear app data and logging back in

        I'm just not having much success with this A01 Error.

        I even figured out how to change the device location on the Android Studio - since i noticed that my devices were actually all located in California for some reason.

        • amrdeus on 25/01/2024 - 07:11

          Not sure, this has been working for me. You sure you got speedify on with the right state selected? You got the GPS spoofer with the right location set? And that you change your fuel once if it's got the error? (I only had to do the last step once)

          Not too sure sorry. But the 25c cap they're adding soon makes this whole thing not as good, so I guess don't stress that much.

          • bbvc on 25/01/2024 - 15:45

            @amrdeus: I can't even lock into my own state at this point 😞

  • Sled1369 on 22/01/2024 - 23:58
    +1

    I did finally get a fuel lock working (after trying sporadically over 2 days - it's quite important to me as I often save $10-$15 each time I fill up). 7-11 definitely cracking down - I got all my alt accounts banned all at the same time. Had to use all kinds of tricks (VPN, restarting router, spoofing within the same state) to get it working. Not sure what did it but damn, I hope it isn't this hard going forward.

  • tdw on 23/01/2024 - 12:02
    +8

    email just received: they're now going to limit your saving to a max of 25c/L. also deleting "inactive" accounts, conveniently not specifying what qualifies as inactive

    • HopSkipJumpFallSplat on 23/01/2024 - 12:05
      +3

      Effective 6th Feb.
      Pricks.

    • CodeXD on 23/01/2024 - 12:17
      +3

      The real dick move is

      If your account remains inactive for an extended period of time, we may terminate, delete or suspend your account. We will attempt to notify you via your My 7-Eleven account or email prior to doing so.

      "We are going to notify you via your inactive account that your account will be deleted due to inactivity"

    • cheapass88 on 23/01/2024 - 12:22
      +1

      in a way, it's good for all the banned accounts!

      • griffy on 23/01/2024 - 12:50

        Doubt they would delete those, they're already in the shadow realm.

    • DemocracyManifest on 23/01/2024 - 14:19
      -8

      They are monitoring this thread no doubt, you guys have shared too much information

      • illumination on 23/01/2024 - 15:08
        +11

        Bro this fuel hack was posted like 6 years ago

        Even if you are correct, imo 6 years of value being extracted out of this for all us clowns like you and me who probably wouldn't have known how to do it themselves without all our heroes teaching us here is fantastic value

  • Ryk on 23/01/2024 - 12:05
    +5

    that's going to halve my savings, might make it worthwhile to drive to BP for the extra 25c/L.

    "We will honour the additional saving by reimbursing you the amount in accordance with section 16.25, if you fill out the missed fuel discount form under the contact us tab of the My 7-Eleven app. "

    They're going to be so busy… I dont see how this makes sense for them, the workload will be huge, I'd expect..

    • siberry on 23/01/2024 - 12:17
      +1

      It’s just for that 7 day period but still very manual

    • griffy on 23/01/2024 - 12:52
      +6

      It's a trap to flag accounts for review and banning. It happened to me the last time I asked to be reimbursed during when their nation wide system was down.

  • Mrsquigglekey on 23/01/2024 - 12:10
    +1

    Yeah halving savings, got a few around me so will be worth combining petrol spy and 7/11 for maximising discount where possible.

    • boretentsu on 23/01/2024 - 12:32
      +4

      The whole attraction was that you could fill up at any station. Having to go to a specific station sucks but also everyone else would be doing the same so you also need to wait.

      • HopSkipJumpFallSplat on 23/01/2024 - 12:35

        I usually save 30-40 cents per litre at my local town, local town is one of the most expensive places in Vic to get fuel and the next nearest 711 is a 20min drive away.

        How they can get away with what they do in this town with fuel prices should not be legal.

      • Fishballs on 23/01/2024 - 12:37

        Huh? you still can fill up at any station I think, nothing in the email about that unless I missed it.

  • siberry on 23/01/2024 - 12:10
    +5

    RIP to my 50c+ savings

    • Ten on 23/01/2024 - 17:19
      +3

      My costco refuels might be back on the menu!

    • boo hoo on 24/01/2024 - 08:10
      -1

      I've developed depression.

  • leeroys_dad on 23/01/2024 - 12:22
    +9

    Submit your helicopter account details on the web form for easy ban access ! No thanks

  • TestIgnoreMe on 23/01/2024 - 12:29

    WOW what a change

  • Fishballs on 23/01/2024 - 12:40
    +5

    Tbh I was rarely saving more than 25c anyway unless the fuel price had just gone up in the area. Sucks for those times, but for the other 90% of the time it's just business as usual.

  • Ryk on 23/01/2024 - 12:50
    +5

    Will need to consider which location to fill up at, just need to be a little more strategic about it.
    There's a 53c saving right now between Croydon Park (178.9) NSW and Paddington NSW or Kensington NSW(231.9), (55c if you locked in at Landsdale WA 176.5) but if you drove the 6km (16mins) from Paddington to Camperdown (188.9) you'd still save the 53c over Paddington/Kensington (but only 10c over Camperdown). and still pay less at Camperdown than Paddington.

    If you're in Casula atm, I'd be driving 2-3 km to Lurnea or Edmondson Park, to claim a voucher.

  • Mugsy on 23/01/2024 - 12:51
    +6

    Maximum saving of 25c from 6th Feb… sad.

    Often I'd lock in price ~$1.65-1.75 just before it goes up to ~$2.10+. I'd fill up the wife's car the day of expiry and there will be enough fuel in her Swift to get her through to when the fuel prices is next at its lowest. Can't do that anymore.

    New strategy will probably be to top up whenever I see the fuel low. When prices go up, wait as long as possible to fill up and hope it's low by then.

    • Opaquer on 23/01/2024 - 13:05
      +2

      Just got the email too - quite sad about this considering the other day I had a saving of 48c/L! Now we'll be doing the same as you and filling up before prices get too high I suppose.

      • Agret on 25/01/2024 - 01:45
        +1

        When the fuel light comes on in my car can fill 55L so at 25c/L that's $13.75 max saving. I have multiple screenshots on my phone of savings over $20 so it's quite a difference. I think my best was either $27 or $28.

        • Opaquer on 25/01/2024 - 08:53

          Same, my car can fill up to about 40L, so $10 savings, but the most I've saved is $21.07. That was a good time!

    • lachlantula on 23/01/2024 - 13:37

      righto, guess they won't be getting a dime from me anymore then and I'll stick to filling up for cheap at the independents :)

      • Mugsy on 23/01/2024 - 15:33
        +3

        May not be a bad idea. I have an independent within acceptable driving distance that is currently still $1.759 when everyone else is ~$2.10. May as well help keep the independent in business when prices are high and go to the 711 when their prices are decently low… for the Velocity points injection (mainly to keep the points from expiring).

    • shadowfax1007 on 23/01/2024 - 18:51
      +6

      To me 7/11 just won't get my business all the time now.

      I was exclusively 7/11 due to the fuel locks. Now if you're going to dictate how much I can save, I'll just look for alternatives. I've got an independent up the road that's usually very cheap. I'll just use PetrolSpy and see if it's cheaper to lock in locally or use the chopper. But yeah now instead of getting 100% of my business, you'll just get whatever I decide on occasion.

      Classic bean counter decision.

      • Ruff on 24/01/2024 - 11:32

        This.
        In cases where there was a local servo priced slightly cheaper than the best 7/11 lock, I used to still go to 7/11. Will likely just go to the local non-7/11 now.

  • Ryk on 23/01/2024 - 13:08
    +1

    I'd rather they added a 12-18 month transaction history in the app, with receipts, similar to everyday rewards.

  • ScoobyGadgets on 23/01/2024 - 13:38
    +6

    can prob blame the idiots on FB charging people to lock in a price. 7/11 prob had a spy in the group

    • Rocky007 on 23/01/2024 - 13:46

      Who does that?

      • Rikkh81 on 23/01/2024 - 13:58

        there was a guy who created a site that charged a subscription for cheap prices
        another just set up a buymeacoffee account and did it with $2-$5 donations…

        • Ryk on 23/01/2024 - 15:02

          there's a discord for it too.

      • LouLou168 on 23/01/2024 - 13:58

        Some kids trying to make extra coins and get you to join their Discord.

  • bargain ben on 23/01/2024 - 13:41

    7Eleven have new owners now. It was sold to the Japanese headquarters. I guess they want to make some return on their investment by going after the fuel lock kids.

    • jv on 23/01/2024 - 13:42
      -1

      I guess they want to make some return on their investment by going after the fuel lock kids.

      How does it increase returns?

      • Manny Calavera on 23/01/2024 - 13:59
        +5

        By decreasing losses.

        • jv on 23/01/2024 - 15:38
          +8

          They will lose sales.

          • bargain ben on 24/01/2024 - 12:10
            -1

            @jv: No they won't. People still need to buy petrol regardless.

            • jv on 27/01/2024 - 13:24

              @bargain ben:

              People still need to buy petrol regardless.

              I get 8c off at Coles Express. Currently cheaper than using 7-Eleven.

              Their new rules means Coles will be cheaper more often, so they will lost my instore purchases too…

    • Ryk on 23/01/2024 - 17:03
      +2

      7Eleven have new owners now. It was sold to the Japanese headquarters.

      I doubt changes can be agreed and implemented that fast, but maybe.

      I guess they want to make some return on their investment by going after the fuel lock kids.

      It's just an accounting treatment. They're already selling fuel at the locked price, they're not losing anything.
      They're gaining by booking sales litres 7 days out. and some of the savings goes to high margin store sales. I often get donuts and coffee with the savings, that wont be happening so often now.

      • Mugsy on 23/01/2024 - 17:56
        +2

        Yeah, less savings = less spend on little extras… and more fuel purchases elsewhere more than likely.

        This to me looks like a typical beancounter decision without understanding human behaviour and changes it will have on the numbers.

      • bargain ben on 24/01/2024 - 12:15

        There's no actual sale until you go into the store and fill up. They're making it harder to lock in any store that's not local to you and putting a cap on the amount of discount offered.

        I wouldn't be surprised if in the future they restricted this further by restricting the area where you can fill up with your locked price or do away with fuel lock completely. Not saying I want this to happen, just saying it's definitely possible.

  • M00Cow on 23/01/2024 - 18:19
    +3

    25c better then nothin'

    • Agret on 25/01/2024 - 01:40
      +1

      25c/L better than what the other petrol stations offer

  • Wazzzzup on 24/01/2024 - 03:09
    +1

    Had A01 issue… i just went from house wifi to hotspot (proper phone) and it worked.

    • TimDuncan21 on 24/01/2024 - 21:40

      have the same issue today, tried the hotspot but same issue, any suggestion?

      • Wazzzzup on 26/01/2024 - 22:46

        I didn't try anything else… i just turned phone and computer on and off, it didn't work, and on my burner phone i took it off the wifi and jumped on my proper phone's hotspot.

  • schan11 on 24/01/2024 - 23:24

    @dontpanic I followed your Android Studio method exactly. It worked no problem for the first two virtual device and when I duplicate the third device. It continuously getting G09 error every time I create a new account using a new email address.

    How to solve this issue? Thanks

    • dontpanic on 25/01/2024 - 01:08

      G09 indicates a banned account.

      They're probably banned your device and will ban any new account set up on it.

      Either spoof your device id to something different (there are apps to do this, google it) or set up a new device.

      I would suggest not using the 7/11 app on your regular phone if possible. That might also be blacklisted and trigger a ban. Add the new account to your Google wallet and use that to get the barcode scanned at 7/11 (you can also screenshot it on your virtual device and send it to your phone as another workaround).

      • jv on 25/01/2024 - 10:07
        -5

        Add the new account to your Google wallet and use that to get the barcode scanned

        Or do it the old school way and use a photocopy.

  • 3liminate on 25/01/2024 - 15:00

    Any fixes for A01 error? 😭 Tried changing fuel types, WiFi / vpn etc… No luck

    • jv on 25/01/2024 - 16:27
      +2

      Hotspot to my phone fixed it for me

    • Mike444 on 26/01/2024 - 07:33
      +2

      Changing to a state i'm in worked for me.

      • mini2 on 26/01/2024 - 20:09

        Yep, that fixed it for me.

      • citrusreduction on 27/01/2024 - 10:43

        what do you mean by this? thank youi

        • Mike444 on 27/01/2024 - 12:29
          +1

          I was using WA to price lock as that was the cheapest. I changed to the state i reside in even though it's 3c more expensive. No more A01

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