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My ZMI powerbank got confiscated in Beijing, a few months ago, coming from international but transiting into a domestic flight.

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Sim69 on Free $20USD restaurant voucher - Qatar Airways Doha Stopover for Virgin Frequent Flyer Holders

I know. I was replying to the comment above, that Lounge Access is also possible in Doha Airport, because of the OzB deal about 'Gold…

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shxhshzhz on Telstra Google Pixel 7 5G 128GB White $199 + Delivery (Free Delivery in Some Areas) @ Betta

That's fine. We are both correct. Many people will rely on official updates. Beyond what many people will keep relying on, some people will…

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shxhshzhz on Telstra Google Pixel 7 5G 128GB White $199 + Delivery (Free Delivery in Some Areas) @ Betta

> Note: Only 2 years of updates remaining That's official updates. Since developers update their ROMs with the latest security updates, it…

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ilove on Telstra Google Pixel 7 5G 128GB White $199 + Delivery (Free Delivery in Some Areas) @ Betta

It's actually a good size, and feels nice in the hand, with the balanced weight distribution.

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aiyoyo on Telstra Google Pixel 7 5G 256GB White (Unlocked) with 25GB Prepaid SIM $249 (or 90,500 Telstra Plus Points) Delivered @ Telstra

You'll see that nowadays, AliExpress items arrive within 5-7 business days, eg. if you order on a Friday night, you will even receive it by…

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danielh on Free $20USD restaurant voucher - Qatar Airways Doha Stopover for Virgin Frequent Flyer Holders

If you have the HSBC Star Alliance card (Gold Status) -- https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/926350 Google Gemini says: *Lounge access: Star…

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life is suffering on [Unobtainable] Oral-B iO2 Electric Toothbrush (RRP $79.50) Free with Stopwatch Challenge Promotion @ Amazon AU

> I tried so hard Now, brush harder !

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gusk12 on [Unobtainable] Oral-B iO2 Electric Toothbrush (RRP $79.50) Free with Stopwatch Challenge Promotion @ Amazon AU

20 x 2:00 = at least 40+ minutes !

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aiyoyo on Telstra Google Pixel 7 5G 256GB White (Unlocked) with 25GB Prepaid SIM $249 (or 90,500 Telstra Plus Points) Delivered @ Telstra

I got a cheap $3 silicone TPU case on AliExpress, for a Pixel 7, a couple of weeks ago. It took 8+ days to arrive to me, from China.…

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Some Random Guy on Telstra Google Pixel 7 5G 256GB White (Unlocked) with 25GB Prepaid SIM $249 (or 90,500 Telstra Plus Points) Delivered @ Telstra

> creator of this unofficial RR ROM is reading everything I do hehe I was running AICP on this Surya, because I like how minimal and lean…

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kale chips suck on Telstra Google Pixel 7 5G 256GB White (Unlocked) with 25GB Prepaid SIM $249 (or 90,500 Telstra Plus Points) Delivered @ Telstra

That's great to know. Thanks for confirming, Felix [Vodafone 4G/5G] don't care about Poco X3 NFC on their network. The problem is, Vodafone…

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ninohax on Singapore Air KrisFlyer --- New Award Chart Devaluation From 1 NOV 2025

They're treating these points, like a currency, because in reality it is. As the prices of a seat reflects the price of oil, demand, costs…

> the private meetups I regularly have with other OzBargainers here ... in which city / state?

whyisave commented on PSA: Ansell Data Breach
> To: 30year old Camry, They also know your OzB username ?

How much is your Boost Mobile 12-month SIM ? Divide that by 12-months, and you will pay that much per month for Boost (Telstra). Since you…

whyisave commented on Port from Boost and Back Again
Just buy an Amaysim which is on sale, eg. a $25 plan for $10. Then, use that Amaysim service for about 4 weeks. Just before that Amaysim…

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Elusive8985 on [WA, QLD] Optus Google Pixel 7 (Unlocked, Includes Optus $35 SIM Kit) $299 C&C/ In-Store at Limited Stores Only @ BIG W

Over the last year, I read Reddit forums and GrapheneOS forums as well, about this issue, and from memory, there were no 'clear-cut'…

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Elusive8985 on [WA, QLD] Optus Google Pixel 7 (Unlocked, Includes Optus $35 SIM Kit) $299 C&C/ In-Store at Limited Stores Only @ BIG W

So, does this work-around allow you to use paid Apps, or Apps that regularly need to check the licensing details via the Play services…

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jhaley3180 on AmEx Statement Credit: Pay Your Bills with Sniip, Get 5% Back (One Time Only, Max $100 Credit) @ American Express

> Mine is a spend $250 get 1250 bonus MR points I got this same offer, on the AMEX Essentials card.

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ozilicious on [WA, QLD] Optus Google Pixel 7 (Unlocked, Includes Optus $35 SIM Kit) $299 C&C/ In-Store at Limited Stores Only @ BIG W

MicroG also works.


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Signet on SJÖSS USB-C Fast Chargers: 30W 1-Port $10, 45W 2-Port $25 + Delivery ($5 C&C under $50 Spend/ $0 In-Store) @ IKEA

Well, they are not ÅSKSTORM 40W USB chargers 🤔…

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Some Random Guy on Telstra Google Pixel 7 5G 256GB White (Unlocked) with 25GB Prepaid SIM $249 (or 90,500 Telstra Plus Points) Delivered @ Telstra

There are better ROMs (sic) for the Poco X3 NFC :-) I have the same phone still, sitting on my desk. Unused. I am going to flash/upgrade it…

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GenerallyClumsy on Telstra Google Pixel 7 5G 256GB White (Unlocked) with 25GB Prepaid SIM $249 (or 90,500 Telstra Plus Points) Delivered @ Telstra

The camera is fine. If you also use GCam (Google Camera) mod, you will get pretty much the same picture quality, because it is the same…

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Chiru on Telstra Google Pixel 7 5G 256GB White (Unlocked) with 25GB Prepaid SIM $249 (or 90,500 Telstra Plus Points) Delivered @ Telstra

Yes, the battery is on the low side, and for last 1-2 weeks, I'm running a deGoogled custom ROM on a Pixel 7, with 1 x NanoSIM, no WiFi, no…

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bread69 on Telstra Google Pixel 7 5G 256GB White (Unlocked) with 25GB Prepaid SIM $249 (or 90,500 Telstra Plus Points) Delivered @ Telstra

I was guessing that a network lock, is based on IMEI, rather than the phone's OS locking-down the ability to unlock the bootloader.

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bigbadboogieman on Telstra Google Pixel 7 5G 256GB White (Unlocked) with 25GB Prepaid SIM $249 (or 90,500 Telstra Plus Points) Delivered @ Telstra

They don't "make" them...they lock down the IMEI to the network. All those cheap phones you find in Coles or Woolworths, are also locked,…

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rednammoc on Telstra Google Pixel 7 5G 256GB White (Unlocked) with 25GB Prepaid SIM $249 (or 90,500 Telstra Plus Points) Delivered @ Telstra

You can also install iodeOS too.

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Mortin on Telstra Google Pixel 7 5G 256GB White (Unlocked) with 25GB Prepaid SIM $249 (or 90,500 Telstra Plus Points) Delivered @ Telstra

Maybe Boost SIMs will work as well
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