​It's £29.99 mate lol

Wow, awful lot of grumps in this thread. It's £30 FFS!

Great deal.

You only select the type of sim package you want. NO TOP UP REQUIRED.

O2 site now says "No longer available". Used to just say out of stock. I guess O2 won't be selling more then.

giffgaff can't be used to unlock, only O2.

However giffgaff, Tesco, and Lycamobile sims (payg and contracts) share the O2 network so they work fine on this mobile without needing to unlock. Soon TalkTalk also since they will be moving from Vodafone to O2.

O2 don't include chargers with (most) of their mobiles. You can take the invoice to an O2 store to get a discount on a charger.

Your old mobile charger will work as well as long as it uses a USB cable. Or get an Anker or similar quality usb charger off Amazon, etc.

I charged my one off a TV USB port once :wink:

When we move to our new home we are replacing all wall sockets with these:

Couple of quid off Amazon, search alcatel idol 3 charger (one that comes without the cable). You can use any plug I believe that will fit a usb

No.. just the data cable.. 'Like New' orders only come with data cable (no headset, box or any accessories).

Also, O2 doesn't give chargers for any orders 'Like New' or even Brand New ones.

My 2 phones came in a plain white O2 box with only a data cable, did you get a charger by any chance?

It goes in and out of stock often. Create a shortcut on your desktop with this url:

https://www.o2.co.uk/shop/tariff/alcatel/idol3-like-new/?productId=25adc0b9-9b12-4f02-8697-841f8a74c665&planId=f4b9f4ae-518a-4770-9fbd-3dc5d5db500f&contractType=payasyougo&viewType=grid

It's a shortcut to basket with an Idol3 and PAYG SIM already - just click the blue "Go to basket" button and refresh. Past few weeks more stock became available on Thursday or Friday mornings. Not sure if this was coincidence.

Wishful thinking.

Single SIM

Dual or single sim?

Really impressed with this phone, for £30 I wasn't expecting much but damn if they don't perform well! I got 2 and they're obviously brand new, been playing with them over the weekend and no faults whatsoever, battery life is great. Super fast and no slowdown as long as you keep your open apps under control. Will definitely be picking more up if they come back in!

Back in stock again

Agree. I don't think you should even consider using a pair of headphones bundled with a used/refurb/ 'as new' phone purely for reasons of personal hygiene. As for the SIM removal tool, a paperclip does perfectly fine. This is a £75 phone being sold for £30, I wouldn't expect a proper box, headphones, SIM removal tools, front screen film etc etc at this price. If it works well and doesn't have major dings or scrapes I'd be perfectly happy.

​where is the joke mate.. you obviously don't know anything about unlocking phones.

hahaha it costs them nothing. Good joke. I was just getting peed off with mjayna there and you lifted my spirits.

"You know nothing, Jon Snow"

mjayna270]Get a o2 giff gaff or tesco sim. Sorted, perfect conditioned phone for £30. My only regret is I didn't buy more than 1. You've posted zero deals. Well done. [/quote]

Touchy aren't we. What does posting deals have to do with anything being discussed here. You no better than anyone else because you posted a deal.

take the phone to a high street mobile phone unlocking shop - it costs them nothing to unlock it (they connect the phone to a box on the PC takes literally 2mins) max they will charge is £5.

Get a o2 giff gaff or tesco sim. Sorted, perfect conditioned phone for £30. My only regret is I didn't buy more than 1. You've posted zero deals. Well done.

Did not work for me. After 4 days I received text and email from [email protected] stating that unlatching requests did not extend to Pay Monthly Data Sims. Scared to try again for credit checks.
I'm so frustrated with this mobile. Am also still waiting for a refund from a failed online unlock code too.
Has been worst deal on hukd ever. Reason they're cheap.

guys, any updates regarding unlock?

£15 pay off to O2 payg before 12m?
30d contract £5 plan?
third party unlock?

thanks

Mine was perfect.

I think all "Like New" mobiles from O2 exclude headphones for hygienic reasons. Do you really want someone else's earwax in your ears?

And paper clips work perfectly to open the SIM slot.

To have 3/3 bad phones is incredible bad luck. Did you break a mirror walking under a ladder recently?

Long time lurker but had to join to vent my frustrations.

For the love of God don't buy this if its to be gifted. You will look a right prat! Don't do it!

We bought 3 "PERFECT" Idol3's in our household and they were delivered next day. They all gone back for various faults. What a complete waste of time. We never buying non-new devices from O2 site again at ANY price.

1st phone: Plain packaging. No front screen film. NO HEADPHONES! NO SIM REMOVING PIN! Phone looked perfect but battery was completely flat and could not hold any charge. After charging overnight (with charging animation) was still flat in the morning. Could only turn on with charger connected.

2nd phone: Plain packaging. No front screen film. No back film. NO HEADPHONES! NO SIM REMOVING PIN! Phone screen had scuff marks top right about an inch long. Clearly visible and couldn't buff clean. Looked like scratched with sandpaper but screen felt smooth. Came half charged and charged ok overnight.

3rd phone: Plain packaging. No front screen film. NO HEADPHONES! NO SIM REMOVING PIN! Phone had a deep black scratch or crack across the silver bezel near the corner where USB port is. The SIM tray came apart from the SIM cover when removed, and when closed the SIM cover was recessed in more so than the other two phones. Phone came half charged and charged ok overnight.

We considered keeping the 3rd Idol but even using the SIM trays from the other two was still recessed when closed, like it went in too far. The edges of the SIM slot felt sharp when passing your fingers over it. Annoyingly this is right where your thumb would rest when holding the phone to your ear in your left hand. Also could not be certain if the bezel was just scratched or cracked so just returned the whole lot.

/rant

Do you happen to know whether you can get this instore?

How can they send a unlock text message to a data SIM and do you get a phone number with a data SIM, asking because I'm not sure and would like to try this method

I don't have my SIM yet so can't say. At least 2 unlocks from hotukdeals81's post above.

And OOS again. Seems to come into stock every so often.

How many devices can u unlock having a current 30-day contract?

I was just about to post that

Back In Stock :wink:

Thanks

O2.co.uk > Shop > Sims > Pay Monthly sims > Select device = "Tablet" > Contract length = 30 days
or just click here

Be aware you get credit checked for contracts.

Hi, where do you get the sim for £5? Cheers

I was thinking in doing this as well... any one knows how many devices can u unlock having an o2 contract?

Here is the solution for unlocking. Minimum cost nil/£5 maximum you choose

The easiest way is to have it unlocked by requesting someone who has O2 contract. I could not find anyone in my circle of friends who had O2 contract. Here is what i did after many unsuccessful attempts from unlocking sites. It would take 3 to 4 days.

1. Purchased the cheapest sim only contract from O2. £5/month for data sim and it is rolling contract.
2. Received the sim next day and straight away requested the unlock code.
3. Received the code next day from O2.
4. As i had two phones now it is time to have the second one unlocked.

Sim comes with 500mb of data, no minutes and 100 text. If you feel that you don't need that sim anymore give 30 days notice and end the contract as per terms. No credit rating issue here aswell, i asssume, as contract is not cancelled whereas it is ended by giving notice. You can also cancel it within 14 days and pay for the allowances used.

Just for genuine need and not for abuse.....

Has anyone tried https://www.mrunlock.com/ for unlocking? Apparently they support OT 6039Y model.

unboxing and impressions here: https://youtu.be/6z3t7CWxvt0

This has been out of stock for days

OOS

My refurb is locked to O2

are this ones also locked? I was wondering if refurbished ones might not be...has any one received it and tried? thabks

seems to be working now

Not dead here. Anyone else?

Alternatively search for Idol3 and it's the deal with 429 heat currently, page 3, post #86.

dead link

I have added some unlocking info to post #86 in previous deal.

Paypal should be OK don't you think?

I bought one of these at beggining of year for £50 new on an offer found it a great little phone and now my wife has just bought it also same as post like new from 02 2/3 weeks ago and price was £49.99 then so a fantastic buy at £29.99.

Avoid. Same owners of other (mostly suspended) scam unlocking sites:

guaranteedunlocks.com
guaranteedunlock.com
guaranteedunlock.net
phonocare.com
786infotech.com
786infosys.com
relianceunlock.com
earthcorporation.net
nazia-priyanka-hossain.com

No contact details on any site except to say they're in Enfield.

There are £800 iphone and samsung deals here too. You're welcome.

sorry you didn't get one...

sold out

​Hi, may I ask how you did it; step by step if possible? as I asked a friend who has O2 pay monthly but we both are clueless how to go about it.
Thanks

I haven't got the phone yet, I just googled and came to that page, the premium service must be faster as the item is just a code.

this is about the right price for this phone

Did it work? What is the difference between the normal and premium service?

How about this for £5

http://www.guaranteedunlock.com/Alcatel-OT-6039Y-Network-Unlock

will this work on talk talk when they move over to o2 without unlocking does anybody know?

hi just looked on the o2 website and it suggests you need to wait 12 months before you can get your phone unlocked and there is a £15 charge, can anyone confirm if this is correct? thanks

OOS again .... But a nice deal for all who got it.

No way yo unlock it? well... I guess I wont collect it then.... BTW, back in stock

Not that we know of (lots have tried in the other thread)

yes u can I did that twice just need my o2 set up with o2 number first and has to be some form of contract ie sim only or refresh.I'm on a 5pound a month sim only

I managed to get one, so I don't need to top up the Sim? Can I unlock with the Ap through my Wifi without an O2 Sim?

do you have to pay 02 to unlock?

In stock just ordered (11:55)
Fantastic for the price
Similar performance to the Moto G

I've unlocked two through my o2 app takes two days to get code

Wow, awful lot of grumps in this thread. It's £30 FFS!

Great deal.

unbelievable price

Out of stock. Seems this can't be unlocked unless by O2. See comments from previous deal here.

Good mobile and fantastic bargain at this price.

out of stock??

Couldn't find one without a £10 top up. Waste of time

OOS

oos

any unlock code for this device ?

You only select the type of sim package you want. NO TOP UP REQUIRED.

JUST BOUGHT ONE FOR MY TESCO SIM

how do i buy for £29.99 without topping up?

also the op has failed to mention you need to take a top up, so thats a tenner more

You have to get a sim (for an extra £10) with this right?

Specs http://www.gsmarena.com/alcatel_idol_3_(4_7)-7080.php

So the op linking to the 5.5 inch for a review is fail when the 4.7 is probably crap given 1.5gb of memory and 410 cpu

​there is two idol 3 models this one and one with a 5:5 inch screen

oh and a 1080p display. am i missing something?

am i right in thinking a giff gaff sim would work on o2 without the need to unlock

Im confused, the review mentions a snapdragon 615, a 2910mah battery etc. am i missing something?

8GB too low

Could be pricey to unlock. Upgradable to v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) so that could be a way round the lack of memory.