Go for the 500MB deal with £99.99 upfront and £22 monthly
Airtime - £14
Device plan - £8
The phone element of contract is £8/month x 24=£192
plus the £99.99 you paid upfront.
Total - 192 + 99.99 = 291.99
Step by step guide for this deal
1) Follow the get deal button, purchase the £99.99 + £22*24 tariff.
2) Receive your phone and sim card.
3) Put the sim card into your phone and go onto myO2 (app or website) and from there request the unlock code.
4) Call 202 from the same sim card as it will make things much easier, go straight to the I want to leave o2 department or something like that (I think it's thinking of leaving us? Press something) as that will connect you with the right people much quicker.
5) Tell the person you want to pay your device in full and cancel the airtime. They will ask you why, tell them you don't think the airtime is a good value for money, but you want to keep the phone because you think it's an outstanding value for money. They will ask you for card details, you tell those details and that's it, they cancel it for you in about an hour.
6) You own the phone from that point, assumed that you have done this straightaway, there won't be any charges, otherwise you will have to pay as much airtime as you have used.
7) Unlock code will come through in about 2 to 48 hours.
The £312 phones are "almost perfect" ones, not perfect ones. Perfect are £360 and perfectly fine are £298 (all on PAYG). You're not late to the deal, they're just currently out of stock. This can change any day so just keep checking.
carled
21 Dec 16#78
There isn't a "fine". There's "Perfect", "Almost Perfect" and "Perfectly Fine". £1 per month (device plan) difference between "Almost Perfect" and "Perfectly Fine" (£9 vs. £:sunglasses: and another £2 difference for "Perfect" (£11). Over the course of the 24 months, there is a difference of £24 or £72 between "Perfectly Fine" and "Perfect".
The trick, of course, is finding the devices in stock, of course. At present (well, yesterday, at least) there's nothing but "Perfect" available.
edwardalexanderbriscoe
20 Dec 16#77
Doesn't seem much price difference between fine and perfectly fine?
Will this have international firmware once unlocked or will it have O2 branding and O2 ota updates?
citibadger
18 Dec 16#74
With these almost perfect type deals, do I summer that it always comes with original box and charger etc?
vassy1
16 Dec 16#73
It's free to unlock from O2. Still in stock
karlypants
14 Dec 16#72
Shame that I am a bit late to this deal as I would have liked a 'perfect' version for £312 on PAYG as they are currently £360 otherwise.
edwardalexanderbriscoe
13 Dec 16#71
how much to unlock?
blinko
12 Dec 161#70
Guys i have to ask the question. Surely it's better to wait until the Christmas sales if you're going to make a phone purchase?
soled73
11 Dec 16#69
Will this work on the Apple iPhone 6s Plus "Like New"?
princeprecious
11 Dec 16#68
So have you beat me in every single way, go n get yourself a S7.
Enet
11 Dec 16#67
I have been wondering about that but in order to set up the phone it needed to connect to the internet so I used 4g. That's what I think Is the issue.
DatAlbino
11 Dec 16#66
my mum had this and honestly my Xiaomi mi5 runs smoother, touch wiz sucks
she now has a G5 and that is a great phone, this is one good looking piece of kit tho
lutherinlondon
11 Dec 16#65
is
Khairul
11 Dec 16#64
I've used Quidco on this about two years ago and the cashback was paid, even though I paid off the phone straight away and cancelled the SIM.
CouldntThinkOfAUsername
11 Dec 16#63
Garbage phone, might have the hardware but still Samsung Android which stutters.
iEimis
11 Dec 161#62
You must be joking. S7 beats P9 lite in every single way.
princeprecious
11 Dec 16#61
I have both
P9 is only lacking badge of Samsung
Again as I said p p & l
Let me know when you wake up so in case you need to know more.
vassy1
11 Dec 16#60
Ha ha ha!! P9 lite as good as and better than S7? Good night
princeprecious
11 Dec 16#59
Or otherwise somebody can buy hassle free sim free Huawei P9 lite for half the cast than this and as good as this phone if not better, personal preferences and likings of course.
theITman
11 Dec 16#58
You shouldn't have needed to pay anything if you cancelled immediately and didn't use the sim. I would contact O2 about that, I've never needed to pay for the first month with these deals and I've done them several times.
theITman
11 Dec 161#57
The overheating issue and battery life could be down to the latest S7 software update. Never had an issue with the refresh deals.
sparklehedgehog
10 Dec 16#56
So hot it's definitely made by Samsung. Don't forget your complimentary fire extinguisher
sparklehedgehog
10 Dec 162#55
Android phones holding their money as well as ever I see
Gormond
10 Dec 161#54
So hot it's on fire!
Enet
10 Dec 16#53
Strange. I just followed the OPs instructions and ended up with a mint phone and no issues with O2. I did have to pay the first month though.
rarrar
10 Dec 161#52
good deal uk supplier and 1year warranty, but o2 accounts don't seem to be able to deal reliably with cancellations. mine was unlocked ok but still got bills for contract and early cancellation charge, lot of hassle to sort out. would do payg next time and pay to unlock .
malm
10 Dec 161#51
Serious heat only wish the Boss Lady had seen this sooner,thanks.
I wouldn't cancel the direct debit if o2 try to take a payment and your bank declines it then it will go against your credit score, best leave it open and have the hassle of getting your money back from o2. If you decide to go for a mortgage it will go against you and any mortgage you get well have higher rates so it will cost you a lot more in the long run
Expd
10 Dec 16#40
I'm returning mine soon, the black one(not proper black anyway, onyx which I dislike).
Doesn't worth even £292 so I don't know what and why all this fuss about.
It is also one sim phone only.
It seems they are customer return with issues and maybe refurbished/repaired or whatever.
Mine cosmetically perfect but overheats e.g. listening to music via Spotify and crashes at times.
Battery not great at all without much use and takes ages to charge the normal way.
I received my unlock but did not use it as I'm planning to return it.
I was told I can keep the phone if I wish and pay the rest but no thank you.
nathangeldenhuys
10 Dec 16#39
I bought two of these, recently one gold one and a black one when the OP originally posted this. it was dead easy to end contract. Unlock code came within 24 hours too. I've got confirmation letters from O2 for both contracts that the Contract is ended and device paid in full. the only problem is the wife wasn't happy with her gold one so i bought her a Huawei P9 now, I have to sell her gold one on Ebay lol
ohhdanielson
10 Dec 16#38
Tempted to go for this but read quite a few horror stories about these O2 refresh deals which tbh puts me off :\
Hmm
darkwarrior
10 Dec 161#7
This is the 5.1 inch version, I don't know if there is any technical difference but just bear in mind if size matters to you.
Captainbill to darkwarrior
10 Dec 161#37
The 5.1 inch version of the S7 is the only version. whereas the S7 edge has a 5.5 inch screen. This is different to the s6 where they were both 5.1 inch but also had a "+" 5.7 inch version
I guess it comes locked to O2 even if it's payg?? Correct me if wrong
ericagradus to jas95aero
10 Dec 161#15
Can't seem to get link for like perfect payg one?
ohhdanielson to jas95aero
10 Dec 16#36
This takes me to a contract deal?
rodman
10 Dec 161#35
Not true
joannewallace01
10 Dec 16#34
There are grade A ones available at game for £379.99 back in stock. I ordered one & it came in orginal box, perfect with unopened charger & headphones. Deal is on here somewhere
Dragon32
10 Dec 16#33
Also I guess it will have all the O2 bloat on it with O2 logo when you start the phone?
sradmad
10 Dec 161#31
good find vassy , heat added :smiley:
vassy4u to sradmad
10 Dec 161#32
Thanks pal :smiley:
sme24185
10 Dec 161#30
Great i want new phone wife wants the contract part
jas95aero
10 Dec 16#29
not if you know someone on o2 contract.....
ehsan111
10 Dec 16#28
expired
jas95aero
10 Dec 16#13
yes that's true, but if you know someone on o2 they put their sim in your product go to o2 app click unlock my phone and you get an email with code.
I'm on o2 and have done this with a few payg phones for the kids when i got the alcatel idols on offer
That's the benefit of the ops deal as on contract (o2) you get unlock codes for free
vassy4u to jas95aero
10 Dec 161#14
Thanks..
rodman to jas95aero
10 Dec 162#27
PAYG phones unlocking only available after 12 months at cost £15.
jas95aero
10 Dec 16#26
Actually there must be some quick people as that's now out of stock doh!
jas95aero
10 Dec 16#25
ah they must of sold the last perfect, so yes its only on monthly now but they have "almost perfect" on payg in both colours
baz84
10 Dec 16#24
Yep, same for me
jas95aero
10 Dec 161#16
works for me, try just going to o2.co.uk then shop then payg, filter by "like new" then sort highest cost first
baz84 to jas95aero
10 Dec 16#20
Just tried this but still shows that's it's only available on pay monthly when you click the link?
ericagradus to jas95aero
10 Dec 16#23
I can see. S7 but when I go to buy it says only available on pay monthly?
jas95aero
10 Dec 16#22
jas95aero
10 Dec 16#21
no there is a tab switch it to payg or just select payg phones from shop menu
jas95aero
10 Dec 16#19
this is refresh, so once you pay off device cost either in full or after monthly total, you can cancel your airtime but only once the device has been paid off first
smudgesteel
10 Dec 16#18
Hi excuse my ignorance but are you not held by contract for 24 months like it's says or is it because u do it Asap your in the cooling off period and what would then happen if O2 say you can not pay it off you would have to send it all back I presume
glasgowirene
10 Dec 161#5
is this for real? my son wants one for his Christmas and this is fab deal. BUT. is it 100 per cent that but will do that.
vassy4u to glasgowirene
10 Dec 161#9
Yes for real..
theITman to glasgowirene
10 Dec 161#17
It's quite simple, I did this a few days. Order the phone as mentioned in the post, once received contact O2 to get it unlocked then just pay the phone off in full and cancel the airtime. Once the phone is paid in full cancel the direct debit to make sure no other money is taken ( it will be refunded but its a pin from experience ) and that's it. The one I got was perfect as new so happy with that for under £300!
baz84
10 Dec 161#12
Can also get it in almost perfect condition in black for £306 I think...
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Opening post
Go for the 500MB deal with £99.99 upfront and £22 monthly
Airtime - £14
Device plan - £8
The phone element of contract is £8/month x 24=£192
plus the £99.99 you paid upfront.
Total - 192 + 99.99 = 291.99
Step by step guide for this deal
1) Follow the get deal button, purchase the £99.99 + £22*24 tariff.
2) Receive your phone and sim card.
3) Put the sim card into your phone and go onto myO2 (app or website) and from there request the unlock code.
4) Call 202 from the same sim card as it will make things much easier, go straight to the I want to leave o2 department or something like that (I think it's thinking of leaving us? Press something) as that will connect you with the right people much quicker.
5) Tell the person you want to pay your device in full and cancel the airtime. They will ask you why, tell them you don't think the airtime is a good value for money, but you want to keep the phone because you think it's an outstanding value for money. They will ask you for card details, you tell those details and that's it, they cancel it for you in about an hour.
6) You own the phone from that point, assumed that you have done this straightaway, there won't be any charges, otherwise you will have to pay as much airtime as you have used.
7) Unlock code will come through in about 2 to 48 hours.
Top comments
https://www.o2.co.uk/shop/phones/samsung/galaxy-s7-like-new/#contractType=payasyougo
Latest comments (81)
The trick, of course, is finding the devices in stock, of course. At present (well, yesterday, at least) there's nothing but "Perfect" available.
she now has a G5 and that is a great phone, this is one good looking piece of kit tho
P9 is only lacking badge of Samsung
Again as I said p p & l
Let me know when you wake up so in case you need to know more.
http://www.sellmymobile.com/phone/samsung-galaxy-s7-32gb/
Doesn't worth even £292 so I don't know what and why all this fuss about.
It is also one sim phone only.
It seems they are customer return with issues and maybe refurbished/repaired or whatever.
Mine cosmetically perfect but overheats e.g. listening to music via Spotify and crashes at times.
Battery not great at all without much use and takes ages to charge the normal way.
I received my unlock but did not use it as I'm planning to return it.
I was told I can keep the phone if I wish and pay the rest but no thank you.
Hmm
https://www.o2.co.uk/shop/phones/samsung/galaxy-s7-like-new/#contractType=payasyougo
I'm on o2 and have done this with a few payg phones for the kids when i got the alcatel idols on offer
That's the benefit of the ops deal as on contract (o2) you get unlock codes for free
https://www.o2.co.uk/shop/tariff/samsung/galaxy-s7-like-new/?productId=72227525-5438-478a-9b5e-6c712ac28b76&planId=&contractType=paymonthly
Cheers Op, heat added