There is a 'Keep Existing SIM' option at the bottom of the 'Bundles' page, which allows you to purchase a PAYG phone without a top-up. Unfortunately Vodafone now hides this button a few seconds after the page has loaded. You have to be quick to click the button, if you miss it simply hit F5 or the 'Refresh' button on your browser to reload the 'Bundles' page and try again.
Also available to buy instore, but you will have to buy topup there, Quidco provides 3% cashback for purchase instore though (if you registered your card with them and activated their promotion).
For those struggling to get it at 79 & keep existing sim option:
1: Follow hukd link above, add the handset to your basket
2: Open a NEW tab and copy and paste this link into the tab
and visit it ONCE http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/pricePlans/plansHome.jsp?planContractType=monthly&_DARGS=/shop/pricePlans/freeBee/listing/freeBeeListContent.jsp_AF&_dynSessConf=2963736419748066161&/atg/commerce/order/purchase/CartModifierFormHandler.successParams=keepcurrentSim%3Dtrue&_D%3A/atg/commerce/order/purchase/CartModifierFormHandler.successParams=+&/atg/commerce/order/purchase/CartModifierFormHandler.errorParams=&_D%3A/atg/commerce/order/purchase/CartModifierFormHandler.errorCode=+&_D%3A/atg/commerce/order/purchase/CartModifierFormHandler.currentCommerceID=+&_D%3A/atg/commerce/order/purchase/CartModifierFormHandler.errorParams=+&/atg/commerce/order/purchase/CartModifierFormHandler.errorCode=shppfl&/atg/commerce/order/purchase/CartModifierFormHandler.successCode=shpppex&_D%3A/atg/commerce/order/purchase/CartModifierFormHandler.successCode=+&_D%3A/atg/commerce/order/purchase/CartModifierFormHandler.KeepCurrentSIM=+&/atg/commerce/order/purchase/CartModifierFormHandler.KeepCurrentSIM=&/atg/commerce/order/purchase/CartModifierFormHandler.currentCommerceID=ci5989002203
3: Go back to your original cart tab, refresh the page and buy it for 79 ;-)
- 008
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Goodman
28 Apr 1612#174
Was waiting for the unlock code for now 3 days and still no sign of it.
So went ahead with DC unlocker and it worked (well took some effort)
Here is my how to to help fellow HUKD gang (you will need a PC with MS Windows running on it and a USB port)
4) Connect your phone to the computer using USB cable.
(you might have to enable the the Developer mode on your phone by going to Settings >>>> About phone and tapping 7 times on Build Number) once done go to Settings >>>>> Developer option >>>>> enable USB debugging. authorise the computer connected)
5) HiSuite should now she you phone.
6) Disconnect your phone and on dialer type *#*#2846579#*#*
then press on project menu
background settings/
usb port mode and
choose manufacture mode.
7) connect your phone and let HuaWei find the phone (took a lot of time in my case). once done
:sunglasses: start downloaded and unzipped DC-Unlocker exe file
9)In Manufacturer >>>> Huawei Phone
10) Select model>>>> Auto Detect
11) Click on the magnifying glass and let it detect the phone
12) the last line will tell you if the phone is locked or not
13) click on buy credit which will take you to DC-unlocker website and create an account and pay with Paypal or CC. you will need 4 credits to unlock this phone.
14) back to application and click on server. enter your login details
15) click on unblocking >>> unlock and phone will be unlocked immediately
16) Enjoy your unlocked phone.
tyr to southlondonboy
24 Apr 164#3
jetskizzz
7 minutes ago 2 Likes – You like #15
Another way to "catch" the keep existing sim button is to use Firefox, click "View - Page Style - No Style" and the text page appears. The button doesn't disappear. Ctrl-F to search for "Keep" and job done. I'm sure other browsers may have this feature, but I have checked this in Firefox on a Mac and it works.
ben612
24 Apr 164#40
To view the Free Sim option you can right click and inspect element underneath the last bundle.
Simple remove style="display: none;" from div class="row similar-products" style="display: none;"
It'll then show.
Woo7dy
28 Apr 163#171
Fantastic phone for under £100, seriously I can't see what else can beat it. No problems with mine whatsoever. I'm just struggling with the size after coming from a 4s and am missing the whole iOS generally but £600+ for a new iPhone or this for less than a sixth of the price!!
Battery lasts me all day with medium use and I have zero lag or freezing issues with mine at all, very smooth with multiple apps, web pages etc running. I guess I'm what you call an average phone user?! So some calls, texts, what's app, Facebook, web browsing, HUKD obviously :stuck_out_tongue:, few photos etc. It takes quite a while to fully charge compared to my iPhone but start the day with 100%, by bed time it's approx 15% and it's then back on charge again! I read reviews saying the screen wasn't good under sunlight, I actually find it pretty good! Bought this case for it:
Nice and snug and good protection. All in all pretty chuffed :smile:
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Walgeon
24 Apr 16#1
Do you know if this can be rooted easily?
Denonx22 to Walgeon
24 Apr 16#57
Easily if done in the correct season.
southlondonboy
24 Apr 16#2
ive been refreshing the page and cant see keep exiting sim opition
tyr to southlondonboy
24 Apr 164#3
jetskizzz
7 minutes ago 2 Likes – You like #15
Another way to "catch" the keep existing sim button is to use Firefox, click "View - Page Style - No Style" and the text page appears. The button doesn't disappear. Ctrl-F to search for "Keep" and job done. I'm sure other browsers may have this feature, but I have checked this in Firefox on a Mac and it works.
gr8h8me
24 Apr 161#4
Your very helpful so i vote hot. BTW it comes up as £79 on your link
CharlieBravo
24 Apr 161#5
Really great wee android phone for the money, and design and build wise, miles better than the comparable samsung etc at the same sort of price. Hot.
lugsy3
24 Apr 161#6
Great find op , been looking at this phone for a while.
Nice find with the keep existing sim too :smiley:
cas100uk
24 Apr 16#7
Worked for me thanks, collect in store today. ;-)
southlondonboy to cas100uk
24 Apr 16#11
ordered this and waiting for a email to confirm when I can pick it up from store. did you get a email saying you can pick it up straight away
captainbeaky
24 Apr 16#8
Good price but I have one of these & hate it. Poor screen, laggy UI & very average battery life.
little_green to captainbeaky
24 Apr 161#14
I have this phone using it now to type this. Having previously had 3 huawei and being a fan of the brand I went for. This but honestly not hugely I'm pressed.. It's 9k and does it's job but I wouldn't say it feels smooth or slick to operate, definitely some lag.
jonbee56
24 Apr 161#9
"keep sim" is there at the bottom. you have about 1 second to click on it. Its between the £30 big bundle and the footer menu. Scroll down to the bottom then hit F5. Position the mouse just right & click ASAP when it appears after refreshing. When it works the screen will refresh itself and go to the top of the page and the "go to basket" will be coloured in. Bit tricky, but worth it
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Opening post
There is a 'Keep Existing SIM' option at the bottom of the 'Bundles' page, which allows you to purchase a PAYG phone without a top-up. Unfortunately Vodafone now hides this button a few seconds after the page has loaded. You have to be quick to click the button, if you miss it simply hit F5 or the 'Refresh' button on your browser to reload the 'Bundles' page and try again.
Also available to buy instore, but you will have to buy topup there, Quidco provides 3% cashback for purchase instore though (if you registered your card with them and activated their promotion).
For those struggling to get it at 79 & keep existing sim option:
1: Follow hukd link above, add the handset to your basket
2: Open a NEW tab and copy and paste this link into the tab
and visit it ONCE
http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/pricePlans/plansHome.jsp?planContractType=monthly&_DARGS=/shop/pricePlans/freeBee/listing/freeBeeListContent.jsp_AF&_dynSessConf=2963736419748066161&/atg/commerce/order/purchase/CartModifierFormHandler.successParams=keepcurrentSim%3Dtrue&_D%3A/atg/commerce/order/purchase/CartModifierFormHandler.successParams=+&/atg/commerce/order/purchase/CartModifierFormHandler.errorParams=&_D%3A/atg/commerce/order/purchase/CartModifierFormHandler.errorCode=+&_D%3A/atg/commerce/order/purchase/CartModifierFormHandler.currentCommerceID=+&_D%3A/atg/commerce/order/purchase/CartModifierFormHandler.errorParams=+&/atg/commerce/order/purchase/CartModifierFormHandler.errorCode=shppfl&/atg/commerce/order/purchase/CartModifierFormHandler.successCode=shpppex&_D%3A/atg/commerce/order/purchase/CartModifierFormHandler.successCode=+&_D%3A/atg/commerce/order/purchase/CartModifierFormHandler.KeepCurrentSIM=+&/atg/commerce/order/purchase/CartModifierFormHandler.KeepCurrentSIM=&/atg/commerce/order/purchase/CartModifierFormHandler.currentCommerceID=ci5989002203
3: Go back to your original cart tab, refresh the page and buy it for 79 ;-)
- 008
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So went ahead with DC unlocker and it worked (well took some effort)
Here is my how to to help fellow HUKD gang (you will need a PC with MS Windows running on it and a USB port)
1)Go To huawei and download and install Huawei HiSuite
http://consumer.huawei.com/minisite/HiSuite_en/
2)Download and unzip DC-Unlocker client software (the latest one didnt work for me so I used the previous one)
https://www.dc-unlocker.com/downloads/get/w8rlxJen
3)start Huawie HiSuite Program
4) Connect your phone to the computer using USB cable.
(you might have to enable the the Developer mode on your phone by going to Settings >>>> About phone and tapping 7 times on Build Number) once done go to Settings >>>>> Developer option >>>>> enable USB debugging. authorise the computer connected)
5) HiSuite should now she you phone.
6) Disconnect your phone and on dialer type *#*#2846579#*#*
then press on project menu
background settings/
usb port mode and
choose manufacture mode.
7) connect your phone and let HuaWei find the phone (took a lot of time in my case). once done
:sunglasses: start downloaded and unzipped DC-Unlocker exe file
9)In Manufacturer >>>> Huawei Phone
10) Select model>>>> Auto Detect
11) Click on the magnifying glass and let it detect the phone
12) the last line will tell you if the phone is locked or not
13) click on buy credit which will take you to DC-unlocker website and create an account and pay with Paypal or CC. you will need 4 credits to unlock this phone.
14) back to application and click on server. enter your login details
15) click on unblocking >>> unlock and phone will be unlocked immediately
16) Enjoy your unlocked phone.
7 minutes ago 2 Likes – You like #15
Another way to "catch" the keep existing sim button is to use Firefox, click "View - Page Style - No Style" and the text page appears. The button doesn't disappear. Ctrl-F to search for "Keep" and job done. I'm sure other browsers may have this feature, but I have checked this in Firefox on a Mac and it works.
Simple remove style="display: none;" from div class="row similar-products" style="display: none;"
It'll then show.
Battery lasts me all day with medium use and I have zero lag or freezing issues with mine at all, very smooth with multiple apps, web pages etc running. I guess I'm what you call an average phone user?! So some calls, texts, what's app, Facebook, web browsing, HUKD obviously :stuck_out_tongue:, few photos etc. It takes quite a while to fully charge compared to my iPhone but start the day with 100%, by bed time it's approx 15% and it's then back on charge again! I read reviews saying the screen wasn't good under sunlight, I actually find it pretty good! Bought this case for it:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=172122207546&alt=web
Nice and snug and good protection. All in all pretty chuffed :smile:
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7 minutes ago 2 Likes – You like #15
Another way to "catch" the keep existing sim button is to use Firefox, click "View - Page Style - No Style" and the text page appears. The button doesn't disappear. Ctrl-F to search for "Keep" and job done. I'm sure other browsers may have this feature, but I have checked this in Firefox on a Mac and it works.
Nice find with the keep existing sim too :smiley: