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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

    • milanoxpress on 18/08/2024 - 21:09

      nice grab. Not much left in Adelaide it seems.
      where to get a unlock code for less than $25. At Telstra immediate unlock it is $80 fee & $25 for devices used for minimum 6 months to 2 years.
      Wonder if Aldi, Belong, Woolworths mobile would work in the Y55.
      Seems like decent specs for $30 all up. The previous discount prices ranged anywhere from $80 something to mid $100.
      They are clearing it out for cheap. Good for people who need a 5G phone for a massively discounted price.

      • HopeM on 18/08/2024 - 21:11

        Yeah I think I got lucky had to ring so many.. but yes the specs are up there even for an older device

      • trixieb on 18/08/2024 - 22:33

        @milanoxpress

        Wonder if Aldi, Belong, Woolworths mobile would work in the Y55.

        It has been reported here that only Boost SIM works. The other Telstra MVNOs don't appear to work in this phone. Not sure about JB HI-Fi mobile though as it is similar to Boost.

        • monitha on 20/08/2024 - 22:01

          doesnt work with aldi mobile unless you unlock

  • FOX on 21/08/2024 - 00:00

    trixieb on 17/08/2024 - 15:56 Comment unpublished. (Misinformation)

    Can someone tell me what this misinformation is about? 🤣

    • trixieb on 21/08/2024 - 00:26

      Is the misinformation still showing?
      Sorry to disappoint but it wasn't too exciting. 😭
      All my comments were accidentally unpublished yesterday as misinformation.
      They were fixed about 7.5 hours ago when I contacted the moderators.

      • FOX on 21/08/2024 - 11:01

        Yeah all showing up now. It got me curious for a while lol

  • HopeM on 21/08/2024 - 15:38

    UNLOCK CODE for free from Telstra

    1880931372363368

    Hope that helps guys

    • milanoxpress on 21/08/2024 - 16:20

      Is the unlock code specific per 1 handset & IMEI?
      Just curious if its universal or handset tied specfic.

      Anyone tried above unlock code from HopeM & successful?

      • trixieb on 21/08/2024 - 20:05

        Anyone tried above unlock code from HopeM & successful?

        Didn't work: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/15626738/redir

      • HopeM on 21/08/2024 - 20:43
        +2

        I guess it's specific to each individual IMEI
        But I asked and they didn't charge me anything.

      • Cave Fire on 21/08/2024 - 20:46
        +1

        Think you have to be careful with unlock codes. Used to be three tries and the handset will lock.

        • Murkymerv on 22/08/2024 - 18:44
          +1

          Five times actually

    • mmd on 22/08/2024 - 19:54

      How were U able to obtain the unlock code?

      • Murkymerv on 22/08/2024 - 20:51

        No , not for free

        • HopeM on 22/08/2024 - 23:18

          You need to go into Telstra chat, tell them you've had the phone for 1 year they will give the code for free that's all I did. But you need to have a Telstra id to log into.

          3 days later got the email with the code which seems to be specific to your individual IMEI

          • Murkymerv on 23/08/2024 - 07:01

            @HopeM: I told them I've been using it for over a year now but they still say there's no way around charging the $25.00 unlocking fee .
            My wife is currently with Telstra so all these conversations have been through their chat .
            I'll unlock eventually , I'm with boost for now thank you for your Input

  • GordonD on 28/08/2024 - 12:19
    -3

    Looks like I got a real OzBargain with my $9 Telstra Lite 3 phone from Woolworths.

    It only cost me $9 to discover Telstra is being a pain in the backside with the locked phones by now only letting Telstra SIMs work in them. Not even any of the Telstra network NVMO's SIMs. Making their cheap phones expensive because Telstra plans are.

    Its costing everyone else at $30 to find out the same thing.

    • trixieb on 28/08/2024 - 12:36
      +2

      In case you missed it, I have stated clearly in the post heading and description that the phone is locked to Telstra and how to unlock it. Hence it shouldn't be a surprise for $30, that the phone is locked to Telstra.

      As mentioned in the post description, the phone works with Boost SIM card too and I've tested it.

      I'm a Telstra customer and they are expensive but in my area, Telstra seems to have the best connection.

      Edit: I messaged Telstra via the app last week to unlock this phone and received the code to unlock the phone today. Telstra didn't charge a fee but it's probably because I'm a Telstra customer.

      • hollykryten on 03/09/2024 - 10:17
        +2

        I would reckon that Telstra is the best in say regional areas. That's why i'm willing to pay more for Telstra where i am being regional.

        • trixieb on 03/09/2024 - 10:31
          +1

          I'm near the CBD and Telstra seems to be the best, followed by Boost. When I've travelled regional, Telstra also seems to be the best :)

  • zcream on 07/09/2024 - 16:54

    Couldn't find any in 50 km radius from Brisbane. I reckon it's oos everywhere now

    • trixieb on 07/09/2024 - 16:55

      Will mark as OOS. Thanks.

  • HopeM on 10/09/2024 - 20:22

    Was a really good find $30 and got unlocked for free and sold it for $130 a week later to upgrade to my new phone 😀

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