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Samsung Galaxy W Vodafone Locked $229 Dick Smith

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Samsung Galaxy W Vodafone Locked $229 Dick Smith
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WatchNerd on 29/05/2012 - 23:50 dicksmith.com.au (341 clicks)
Last edited 08/06/2012 - 11:19 by 1 other user

Might be able to unlock free here (has worked for some) -
https://unlock.vodafone.com.au/voila/handsetunlock/self-serv…

Also available for $229 at Big W starting on 31/05/12.

This will work on Optus 3g after it has been unlocked,they use 2100MHz which this phone has.

According to their website it reaches 80% of the population.
http://www.optus.com.au/aboutoptus/About+Optus/Network+Cover…

Maybe in rural areas it could be a problem as they do use 900MHz to extend the coverage to 97% of the population.
http://www.optus.com.au/aboutoptus/About+Optus/Network+Cover…

  • FEATURES: OS - Android OS, v2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
  • CPU: 1.4 GHz Scorpion
  • GENERAL: 2G Network - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G Network: HSDPA 850 / 2100
  • Status: Available. Released 2011, October
  • BODY: Dimensions - 115.5 x 59.8 x 11.5 mm
  • Size: 480 x 800 pixels, 3.7 inches
  • MEMORY: Card slot - microSD, up to 32GB
  • Internal: 1.7 GB storage, 512 MB RAM, 2 GB ROM
  • EDGE: Class 12
  • Speed: HSDPA, 14.4 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
  • USB: Yes, microUSB v2.0, HS
  • CAMERA: Primary - 5 MP, 2592?1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash,
  • Features: Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection
  • Video: Yes, 720p@30fps,
  • Secondary: Yes, VGA
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon
  • GPU: Adreno 205
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
  • Radio: Stereo FM radio with RDS
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  • ilostnemo on 30/05/2012 - 00:14
    +1

    I had one of these phones presented to me today, they aren't free to unlock on the vodafone site, or this one wasn't,

    • fchis on 30/05/2012 - 09:41

      maybe they have removed the free unlock for this phone? I've done it free of charge 2 months ago.

      • agoodtip on 30/05/2012 - 12:03

        Bought one of these in March and unlocked it on Vodafone website no worries at all.

        • fchis on 30/05/2012 - 12:07

          ya, I reckon it's a different story with the current Dick Smith ones. Theirs are locked to Vodafone and can't be unlocked it for free via the website.

    • dealman on 30/05/2012 - 17:08

      These are not free to unlock,, These have a hard lock, not a soft lock.

      I bought this from Vodafone online prepaid from Buckscoop link waiting for the credit now..

      Bear in mind it is not free to unlock, even though I'd confirmed with vodafone on the phone before.

      It costs 50 $ each to unlock these from vodafone. Instead of wasting hours with vodafone I got mine unlocked form codes on cell unlock pro / look up on ebay .

      I still had to pay an extra 35 $ each for unlocking but atleast I had the pleasure of shafting Vodafone.

      • WatchNerd on 30/05/2012 - 18:44

        This is all good but it's not reason enough to neg the post.
        The subject of the phone unlocking isn't the deal,it's just additional information to try and help the ozbargain community.
        Please read the voting guidlines -
        http://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/help:voting_guidelines

        • dealman on 05/06/2012 - 17:56

          imho the deal is lousy if you have to pay for unlocking, hence a neg.

          also don't take it so seriously brother, its oK, I appreciate the effort you haev taken in sharing but the deal by itself isn't good enough

          Also : can you please edit > as its not free to unlock.

          Might be able to unlock free here (has worked for some) -
          https://unlock.vodafone.com.au/voila/handsetunlock/self-serv…

  • wbeer on 30/05/2012 - 00:23

    there are free ways to unlock new 'locked phones'- but via the vodafone website isnt one

  • WatchNerd on 30/05/2012 - 00:29

    According to this post,has tried the Vodafone unlock site and it worked for this phone -
    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/69303

  • bob19 on 30/05/2012 - 00:45
    +2

    As per comment on the previous post: "This phone is not compatible with the Optus 3G (900MHz) network and as such won't be much use on the Optus 3G network outside metro and major regional areas."
    This means that Amaysim, TPG and Virgin who get their service via Optus also won't be able to provide 3G outside metro areas.
    Does anyone know if this is true?

    • dragon69 on 30/05/2012 - 01:08

      Optus uses 3G 900, this phone is 3G 850 therefore the statement is true.
      One needs to watch for phones that use utilise both 3G 850 and 900 to be compatible across any Australian network (like the Galaxy S2 that HN had last weekend).

      • bob19 on 30/05/2012 - 01:38
        +1

        dragon69, thanks for the reply.
        Judging by many reviews, looks like a good phone, it's a pity that it can't be used properly on Optus network. Otherwise I would've bought it.

    • abc on 30/05/2012 - 09:21

      same problem with the iPhone 3GS. Stupidly Optus still sell it!

  • goober on 30/05/2012 - 08:18

    My brother has this phone and randomly restarts and can be a tad unresponsive. Maybe try CM7 on it?

  • dubmark on 30/05/2012 - 09:47

    Looks like a good deal, pity it won't do Optus, I need a phone to replace my Optimus 7.

  • WatchNerd on 30/05/2012 - 09:58

    It will work on Optus 3g for 80% of the population,see edit in description.

    • bob19 on 31/05/2012 - 00:35

      Doesn't look as good as you are saying…
      Optus 3G single band service UMTS2100MHz Coverage Map - New South Wales:
      http://www.optus.com.au/aboutoptus/About+Optus/Network+Cover…

      From the map it follows that you won't get data and video with 3G single band service UMTS2100MHz in lots of areas. To get data in these areas you would need dual band 900/2100.

      • WatchNerd on 31/05/2012 - 10:00

        This is not what I am saying,did you follow the links in the description.I am just stating what Optus say on their website.
        They are saying 80% coverage of the population not Australia.

  • judgeg on 30/05/2012 - 10:44

    I bought this phone 3 weeks ago from Dick Smith. It isn't unlocked and they want $75 for unlocking it on the Vodafone site. Also tried a paid unlocking service which was unable to provide an unlock code. I'm stuck at the moment :(

    The phone itself is a bit of a disappointment. The sound during telephone calls is not very clear (I had a Galaxy Mini which had perfect sound by comparison).

    The first week I had the phone it was very speedy but it is now quite laggy at times and really not as responsive as it should be.

    • ilostnemo on 30/05/2012 - 11:23

      Try the phone unlocking guys in the shopping centre, they can be unlocked via a z3x box, I did one yesterday.

    • fchis on 30/05/2012 - 11:41

      I had the same issue like you till I install the Android Booster free app from the market. Best app ever! So it's pretty much confirmed that if you buy this phone from dick smith, you won't be able to UNLOCK it from the vodafone website.

    • dealman on 30/05/2012 - 17:09

      OR try ebay with your Imie number

  • MdMa7 on 30/05/2012 - 12:59

    Where are you guys going that you won't be in the Optus 3G 2100MHz range?
    https://www.optus.com.au/shop/mobilephone/coverage

    If your really concerned about such things shouldn't you be with Telstra?

    And as others have mentioned, grab the Android Booster free app and/or MT Auto Killer..

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