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[QLD] Telstra (Locked) Vivo Y55 5G 4GB/128GB NFC in Starlight Black $30 (Was $249) @ Woolworths (Selected Stores Only)

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[QLD] Telstra (Locked) Vivo Y55 5G 4GB/128GB NFC in Starlight Black $30 (Was $249) @ Woolworths (Selected Stores Only)
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trixieb on 17/08/2024 - 14:10 woolworths.com.au (4324 clicks)
Last edited 19/08/2024 - 15:10 by 2 other users

Cheapest 5G mobile phone for $30 with NFC, case, charger & headset (but locked to Telstra) in-store at Woolworths. Boost SIM card has been reported to work in this phone.
Stock levels vary between stores and is on clearance. I rang several Woolworths stores and some have the phones in stock. If your local doesn't have the phone, they can check the nearest stores for you. If staff need the product look-up (PLU) number, it is 210175. Price is confirmed to be $30 on clearance, reduced from $249. Phone comes with a Telstra SIM card that is probably expired.

Update: Stock available in some stores in QLD. Possibly also in SA & ACT. No one here from TAS & NT have mentioned if they bought one. Sold out now in NSW, WA & VIC.

Great value as a spare phone or for a light user

Woolworths photo from Markdown Addicts Australia: https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/121422/115074/ph.png

Body

  • Dimensions 164.00 × 75.84 × 8.25mm
  • Weight 188g
  • Charging Power 18W Fast Charge

Basic

  • Processor Octa-core (Dimensity 700)
  • RAM 4GB
  • ROM 128GB
  • Battery 5000mAh (TYP)
  • Colour Starlight Black
  • Operating System Android 12 (Funtouch OS 12.0)

Display

  • Screen 6.58-inch
  • Resolution 2408×1080 (FHD+)
  • Type LCD (IPS)
  • Touch Screen Capacitive multi-touch

Digital Cameras

  • Camera Front 8MP / Rear 50MP + 2MP + 2MP
  • Aperture Front f/1.8 (8MP), rear f/1.8 (50MP) + f/2.4 (2MP) + f/2.4 (2MP)
  • Flash Rear flash
  • Scene Modes Photo, Portrait, Night, Video, 50MP, Panorama, Live Photo, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse, Pro Mode, AR Stickers, Documents

Connectivity

  • Wi-Fi 2.4GHz /5GHz
  • Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.1
  • USB Type-C
  • GPS Supported
  • OTG Supported
  • NFC Supported

Network

  • SIM Slot Type 1 nano SIM / micro SD slot
  • 2G GSM B2/3/5/8
  • 3G WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8
  • 4G FDD-LTE B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/20/28/32
  • 4G TDD-LTE B38/39/40/41 (194M)
  • NR NSA n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/78

Sensors

  • Accelerometer Supported
  • Ambient light sensor Supported
  • Proximity Sensor Supported
  • E-compass Supported
  • Fingerprint Sensor Supported
  • Gyroscope sensor Virtual Gyroscope

Media

  • Audio Playback AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP2, MP1, OPUS, M4A
  • Video Playback MP4, 3GP, MKV, AVI, FLV
  • Video recording MP4
  • Voice Recording Supported

Location

  • GPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS

In the box

  • Y55 5G
  • Headset
  • Documentation
  • Type-C to USB Cable
  • USB Power Adapter
  • Eject Tool
  • Phone Case
  • Protective Film

Vivo: https://www.vivo.com/au/products/y555g

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closed Comments

  • Zitane on 17/08/2024 - 14:19
    +20

    +1 for the write up and extra info on how to unlock phones. Thanks op

  • neoleo on 17/08/2024 - 14:40
    +9

    $30 is very cheap for the spec with big battery and great display (no PWM or won't hurt your eyes). Only that smaller RAM (use Greenify or Hibernator app to free the RAM, not all apps need to run all day in the background). Use Gcam app for better photo quality.

    The $30 cost can be replaced with $20 Uber Eats referral code from other Ozb post + free burrito from Guzman Y Gomez and other freebies with new phone number and this new device ;-)

    Use the promo below with new sim cards and different emails:
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/list_of_sign-up_bonuses

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/list_of_birthday_deals

    • TomGum on 17/08/2024 - 14:42

      How do you get $20 Uber eats referral code?

      • neoleo on 17/08/2024 - 14:43

        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/860610

        Use the referral link :)

        • TomGum on 17/08/2024 - 14:44

          Does new user require new device? Or just new number is fine?

          • neoleo on 17/08/2024 - 14:46
            +1

            @TomGum: I read other comments, better use new device for Uber Eats (with this phone). Also good for free burrito from Guzman Y Gomez

  • woodyagw on 17/08/2024 - 14:51
    +4

    Wow, about to fly with kids. May get 2 of these as media viewers

  • Lucille Bluth on 17/08/2024 - 14:54
    +2

    Great deal

    • bargaino on 17/08/2024 - 15:00

      Did you actually find any local?

  • gturner on 17/08/2024 - 14:55

    Any idea of stock availability?
    Just rung my local store and they didn't have it on their system

    • trixieb on 17/08/2024 - 14:58

      I'm in Perth. There is stock availability and showing in their system. I rang a few stores. Someone here in VIC just bought a few and other states have the phone too. Perhaps ring a different store.

      • SupeNintendoChalmers on 17/08/2024 - 15:16
        +7

        Someone here in VIC just bought a few

        Yep, his name is Broden

      • ulun-lpg on 17/08/2024 - 16:14

        can you tell me which stores you rang and has availability? thanks

  • OhNoUShiz on 17/08/2024 - 14:57

    Where does it say $30?

  • Ricketytruck on 17/08/2024 - 15:13
    +1

    No stock at Chelsea VIC, Paterson lakes VIC - hopefully saves someone a call.

    • SupeNintendoChalmers on 17/08/2024 - 15:17
      +4

      None at

      Dandenong Junction
      Keysborough
      Keysborough south
      Dingley Village
      Waverley Gardens

      • Ricketytruck on 17/08/2024 - 15:51

        You have more patience than I. Thank you

      • Fixmyi on 17/08/2024 - 16:18
        +1

        Last one sold at Northland shoppingcenter.

  • mmd on 17/08/2024 - 15:21
    +1

    Thanks OP
    Picked up SOR

    • team teri on 17/08/2024 - 15:25

      Any left? Which store?

      • mmd on 17/08/2024 - 16:12

        All gone at mt pleasant

  • djoz on 17/08/2024 - 15:22
    +3

    With Optus locked phones, we can easily jump on to Chat Support and give a reason — like traveling overseas; and they provide the Unlock Code for free.

    Any idea if Telstra will do this too?

    • Murkymerv on 17/08/2024 - 15:45
      +2

      Very unlikely, they’re pretty stingy

      • djoz on 17/08/2024 - 15:46

        So, the minimum is six-months use and $25 fee? Does this require an active Telstra plan for six-months; and how do they calculate the six-month period (from date of purchase or date of Telstra Plan activation / other)?

    • CHUNITHM Luminous on 17/08/2024 - 15:49

      Worth a shot but quite unlikely.

    • HopeM on 21/08/2024 - 15:39

      UNLOCK CODE for free from Telstra

      1880931372363368

    • mrDiscount on 17/08/2024 - 15:44
      +6

      A deals a deal. Boohoo This is OzBargain you self entitled t**t!

    • Lucille Bluth on 17/08/2024 - 15:50
      +16

      Member Since
      06/09/2019

      0 deals posted in all this time on OzB. Look forward to you getting off 0 to show us what you consider a deal.

      People confirmed in comments they were able to find stock.

  • mooodeng on 17/08/2024 - 15:40
    +3

    Managed to grab one from Niddrie Vic. I think they still had a few more in stock from what I saw. Can confirm price is $30.

  • HomeAlone on 17/08/2024 - 15:40

    I couldn't find any stock when they were on clearance for $99 earlier in the year.

    Has Woolies been known to restock clearance items? Should I even bother now?

    • darian64 on 18/08/2024 - 12:38
      +1

      Stock was very low at Woolworths when I purchased one for $99 earlier in the year.

      Discovered it was locked to Telstra, which they only mention in tiny print on the box, however a call to Telstra eventually resulted in them unlocking for free (initially it wasn't appearing on their system).

      Bloated with special apps and took ages to configure as a dumb 4G/5G phone with VoLTE not using data, but the battery lasts more than 7 days on standby and I like the simple home screen option.

      I miss the flashing green LED on my old 3G phone that alerted me to messages without having to power up the phone.

      This would be a great replacement phone for 3G at $30 if you can find one and are prepared to make endless configuration changes to get it how you want. I was particularly annoyed at all the options for apps to automatically start themselves, when I didn't want anything to use data.

      • Murkymerv on 20/08/2024 - 10:39

        Any chance you still have the unlock code?

        • darian64 on 20/08/2024 - 17:48
          +1

          I tend to write temporary things on scraps of paper without references, but I often keep the scraps.

          I'm not sure if this is the unlock code, I just remember it was a very long number. It isn't an Aus Post tracking number.

          6329737686739675

          • Murkymerv on 20/08/2024 - 20:56
            +1

            @darian64: Unfortunately not working for me , I’ll have message Telstra I guess , thanks anyway

            • HopeM on 21/08/2024 - 15:37

              @Murkymerv: UNLOCK CODE for free from Telstra

              1880931372363368

              • Murkymerv on 21/08/2024 - 19:52

                @HopeM: That’s a no go too ! Good thing I decided to switch to boost 👍

            • darian64 on 21/08/2024 - 21:52
              +1

              @Murkymerv: I had to provide my IMEI code to Telstra so perhaps the unlock is uniquely tied to it.

              However Telstra unlocked it for free for me when I explained the "locked to Telstra" was in such small print on the box you could easily miss it when deciding to purchase, so perhaps they will unlock it for free for you too.

              • Murkymerv on 22/08/2024 - 09:21

                @darian64: Thanks for your help , I don't know if they'll buy that line off me . Personally I'm surprised the code didn't work but when my wife's phone was unlocked by Voda , they va e .E two different codes . Who knows 🤔

  • shabaka on 17/08/2024 - 15:52
    +3

    yay! USB charger and cable come with a free phone

  • SAU on 17/08/2024 - 15:54

    Would it work with woolworths onw mobile sim?

    • trixieb on 17/08/2024 - 15:56
      +1

      In previous posts, it seems only Boost works.

      • djoz on 17/08/2024 - 16:01
        +2

        So, in short — Telstra locked phones work only if the MVNO uses the Full Telstra network (Boost); but not if it uses Wholesale Telstra network (like Belong, Woolies, Aldi, etc)?

        • trixieb on 17/08/2024 - 16:02

          Appears so. Not sure about the newer JB Hi-Fi mobile which is meant to be the same as Boost.

          • mmd on 22/08/2024 - 21:28
            +1

            @trixieb: Just placed a jb hifi sim but it didnt recognise it

  • spaceflight on 17/08/2024 - 15:59
    +3

    Much cheaper than a 5G mobile hotspot!

  • a1b2c3e4f52002 on 17/08/2024 - 16:01
    +1

    Thanks OP! Got the last one from Woolworth Barrabool Hill not long ago.

  • TomGum on 17/08/2024 - 16:03

    Any left in Adelaide?

    • WwDesi on 17/08/2024 - 16:15

      Yes would like to know too

      • HopeM on 18/08/2024 - 20:52
        +1

        Had to ring many stores finally got one tonight but the last one they had

        • WwDesi on 18/08/2024 - 21:14

          Which store please any left

          • HopeM on 18/08/2024 - 21:16
            +1

            @WwDesi: They said last one golden Grove SA you will need to ring stores all over to try your luck

  • DEvok on 17/08/2024 - 16:03
    +2

    NSW OOS everywhere don't brother checked online shows none and called. Maybe if jbhifi or somewhere had them couldn price match

    • trixieb on 17/08/2024 - 16:04

      Thanks. Will update post. People here have bought from WA and VIC.

    • UosdwisRDewoh on 17/08/2024 - 16:25
      +1

      FYI Woolies online always shows nothing for clearance phones, even if there is stock. You used to be able to find out on the app but they've changed that to show nothing too.

  • MAN on 17/08/2024 - 16:08

    Hi,

    Any Knows if this work with Boost Sim.

    Thanks in Advance.

    • trixieb on 17/08/2024 - 16:18

      Previous posts of this phone mentioned Boost SIM working in this phone and seems to be the only one other than Telstra.

  • trixieb on 17/08/2024 - 16:25
    +1

    Hey everyone, I've marked this offer as OUT OF STOCK as stock levels are probably depleted by now. If you have the time and really need this phone, please ring around as you could be lucky. Good luck!

    • edgar28 on 17/08/2024 - 16:29

      None in WA. System stated has 3 available but couldn't find stock

      • trixieb on 17/08/2024 - 16:31

        There were some stock when I checked and posted the deal as some people in WA bought but would be sold out by now.
        Updated post.

        • edgar28 on 17/08/2024 - 16:33
          +1

          Was surprised they can still find stock. I remember I tried to get one when it was on special for 99, but could not find stock too.

          Just getting for my son…. he's still using my old android 6 phone worried that won't be useable after 30th sept when telstra and Optus switch off 3g

          • trixieb on 17/08/2024 - 16:36

            @edgar28: Probably depends on your location and it may have been restocked.

            • edgar28 on 17/08/2024 - 16:39
              +1

              @trixieb: Thanks for sharing the info. Good for those who gets it 😀

          • neoleo on 17/08/2024 - 23:17

            @edgar28: How about buying cheap phone from Amaysim? It's unlocked.

  • havebeerbelywillsumo on 17/08/2024 - 18:08

    Why no mention of states other than NSW & WA?

  • hayashikun on 17/08/2024 - 18:46

    Just got one! Thanks!

    • OhNoUShiz on 17/08/2024 - 18:59

      Where?

      • hayashikun on 17/08/2024 - 20:11
        +1

        Kippax (Canberra)

        • Rich82 on 20/08/2024 - 15:30

          None there anymore. None in Dickson or Belconnen either. If anyone picks one up in Canberra area and more are available please sing out.

  • Paul2141 on 17/08/2024 - 18:57
    -1

    ROM 128GB

    That's a lot of read-only memory

  • vgp on 17/08/2024 - 20:25

    Is this product listed on woolie app? Or do i have to visit store to find out availability

    • trixieb on 17/08/2024 - 20:53

      Not listed on the app. You would need to ring or visit the stores to check availability.

  • pgsheng on 17/08/2024 - 20:50

    Do these locked phone work overseas(with oversea SIMs)?

  • TrafalgarSean on 17/08/2024 - 22:51

    Not that I expect there to be any left, but if these are unlocked can they run eSims or are they not able to?

    • trixieb on 17/08/2024 - 23:24

      This phone is not eSIM compatible.

  • edgar28 on 17/08/2024 - 23:01
    +2

    Wow. Saw a lot new listing for this phone on eBay today around $160 to $169

    People buying this and selling higher?

    • trixieb on 17/08/2024 - 23:53

      Not me but other people must have.

      • edgar28 on 17/08/2024 - 23:55

        Not accusing you.

        Please do not get offended

        • trixieb on 17/08/2024 - 23:56
          +3

          I'm not offended but wanted to clarify as this is a public forum. Someone negged your comments and I upvoted you.

  • jcft on 18/08/2024 - 07:56
    +1

    stock update - absolutely NIL………. Victoria

    Doncaster - westfield or Devon Plaza
    Templestowe - Box Hill - Eastland - Forest Hill - Croydon - the Pines
    Fitzroy - Eltham - Greensborough - Heidelberg - Northlands -

    Shepparton - Bendigo - Ballarat - Wendouree - Mildura - Kyneton

    • trixieb on 18/08/2024 - 09:00
      +1

      Updated post. Thanks

  • T-man on 18/08/2024 - 11:11

    3 left at Bulimba, QLD

  • Cave Fire on 18/08/2024 - 12:52
    +1

    not OOS exactly. located in Oasis + robina, possibly more around Gold coast

    • trixieb on 18/08/2024 - 13:39
      +1

      Thanks. Seems to be available in selected stores in QLD. Will update post.

      • Cave Fire on 18/08/2024 - 17:30
        +1

        Cool, nice deal, should get eaten pretty quickly, lol

  • HopeM on 18/08/2024 - 20:54

    ADELAIDE - rang a dozen stores they all sold out but found one last one at golden Grove SA today. Had to drive from one side of Adel to the other but.

    Going to see if I can find an unlock code not bad for $30 even if it is 2 years old device

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