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$39.50 Telstra Prepaid Huawei Ascend Y201 Smartphone + 500 Flybuys @Coles

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$39.50 Telstra Prepaid Huawei Ascend Y201 Smartphone + 500 Flybuys @Coles
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ruraro on 10/09/2013 - 05:22 coles.com.au (2672 clicks)
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Cheap smartphone at Coles from Wednesday 11 Sep Tuesday 17 Sep. Perfect for Aldi Mobile that use the Telstra network, no unlock necessary there.

Specs:
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 2100
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
3.5" screen, 320 x 480 pixels, 3.5 inches (~165 ppi pixel density)
3.2 MP Camera with VGA video 30fps
CPU 800 MHz Cortex-A5
Wi-Fi hotspot
512MB RAM, 4GB Storage (2.5GB User accessible)
microSD, up to 32 GB
More here: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_ascend_y201_pro-5112.php

This is similar to April, May and June offers just with less flybuy points on each iteration.

Locked to Telstra. Before you go and purchase an unlock code, try your sim card first - it may just work.
Huawei Y201 Unlock Codes $5.49: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/91771

The 500 Flybuys points may be of additional value to some people.

How much more for a better phone?

$99 4" 800x480 Vodafone Huawei G300+ (single-core, ICS, 512MB/4GB, 850/900/2100Mhz 3G so also supports Optus).
$99 4" 800x480 Telstra Huawei Y300 (dual-core, JB, 512MB/4GB, 850/2100Mhz 3G)
$119 4" 800x840 Telstra Frontier 4G (dual-core, ICS, 1GB/4GB, 850/2100Mhz 3G + 4G)
$249 4.7" 1280x720 Google Nexus 4 (quad-core, JB, 2GB/8GB, 850/900/2100Mhz 3G)

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  • Maverick-au on 10/09/2013 - 05:35

    Kogan Mobile has collapsed leaving it's customers to find another network.

    http://delimiter.com.au/2013/09/09/ispone-sold-without-kogan…

    • RedHab on 10/09/2013 - 11:21

      Telstra pulled their plug for them.

  • Geewhizz on 10/09/2013 - 05:46
    +1

    Thanks ruraro. I've been waiting to find one of these around this price again. Hubby got one last time to replace his work-supplied phone that was a piece of junk. It's fairly straightforward and works the way it's supposed to without any headaches, so will be perfect for the person I have in mind.

  • deal seeking missile on 10/09/2013 - 06:04

    Perfect phone for my cheapskate dad. The only thing he needs is to check the cricket scores(apart from calling and texting ofcourse)

    • vjknight on 10/09/2013 - 07:34
      +2

      i wish my kids wouldnt post here. :P

      bought one earlier this year, moved from 3/voda to aldi and havent looked back.

      between the wifes S2 (from a friend), this huawei and the daughters telstra smartphone 2 ($9 in the target selloff 6 months ago) all on aldi sims we are doing it cheap.

  • c64 on 10/09/2013 - 06:11

    Perfect for Kogan Mobile

    have you been living under a rock?

    • wa01 on 10/09/2013 - 07:06

      Perhaps it's perfect for the Kogan network…

      • ryang on 10/09/2013 - 07:22

        A rock would be a better fit…

  • Nikunj on 10/09/2013 - 07:23

    Perfect mobile to keep it as spare.. Bought one last time..

  • idog8818 on 10/09/2013 - 07:39

    hmm…2000 points deal is gone…..

  • montemaj on 10/09/2013 - 07:47

    I have been asking around the mobile phone kiosks in shopping centres for a case/cover for this phone and no one seems to have them. Anyone know where I can order a flip case (to protect the screen) online ?

    • m2000 on 10/09/2013 - 08:17
      +1

      don't bother for that price, unless you have really a "rough guy"….Just get it replace if the screen or phone get badly scratched

    • wa01 on 10/09/2013 - 08:29

      I gave up looking for cases for my LG L3 phone and others, & just bought x3 soft cases for next to nothing ($7 for x3) which do the job well.
      http://dx.com/p/cell-phone-signal-blocker-pouch-1305
      http://club.dx.com/reviews/text/1305
      There's hundreds on DX.

      • altomic on 10/09/2013 - 10:15
        +1

        Boooooo DX. (I just can't let it go)

    • DavoX on 10/09/2013 - 08:49

      I got two from ebay…
      Just search ebay.com.au for Huawei y201.
      If you do not find anything suitable then search for Huawei Y200 (one model down)… specs are very similar and there are many more cases available.
      EG: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BLACK-Real-Genuine-LEATHER-Folio-…

    • ElWircho on 10/09/2013 - 08:51

      A basic ebay search for "Huawei Y201 cover" comes up with multiple results. Sort them by "Price and postage: Lowest first" and pick your poison.

    • Mergatroid on 10/09/2013 - 09:22

      I bought one at ebay http://goo.gl/HVGdyQ
      anywhere from $2-5.
      I got the one with the android eating the ice cream!!

    • cashless on 10/09/2013 - 10:10
      +2

      I'll buy a protective cover for mine.
      It'll cost $39.50 from Coles

    • jcft on 10/09/2013 - 21:04

      see below - ebay

    • suzieinoz on 30/09/2013 - 23:07

      Try ebay

  • Bappy on 10/09/2013 - 08:22

    Very good phone for the price, the Cutom JB ROM works great and makes the phone more smoother.

    • bolt_krank on 10/09/2013 - 08:30

      Is there a ROM in particular that you found good ?

      • Bappy on 10/09/2013 - 09:03

        I'm using this - and very happy with it

      • ozmk on 10/09/2013 - 09:15
        +1

        Here is the Jelly Bean ROM for Huawei Y201 - http://www.myhuawei.net/Thread-ROM-4-2-2-CyanogenMod-10-1-U8… (in German)It's working perfectly on my backup phone.

        BTW, FlyBuys hasn't credited 25,000 points so far (I have bought the phone in April this year)

        • Bappy on 10/09/2013 - 09:18

          25,000 points!? :P

          I have already received mine bonus 2500 points, you should contact Flybuys customer Service - you might have to provide them your Teltra number (from the sim you activated)

        • ozmk on 10/09/2013 - 09:38
          +1

          Thanks Bappy.

        • slackme on 10/09/2013 - 11:54
          -1

          25,000 points worth 125 flybuy dollars, it was REAL bargain. LOL.

  • xboxslam on 10/09/2013 - 08:29
    +2

    Y300 is now $99 at telstra shop.

    • BlazinPast on 10/09/2013 - 10:00

      That's been RRP in some stores like Dick Smith

  • Windows7forever on 10/09/2013 - 08:41

    It's baaaack!

  • mrpoppy on 10/09/2013 - 08:41

    This deal doesn't show up in the SA catalogue. I'm going to check it out it still because I missed out on the last two offers and really need a cheap phone!

    • iseenya on 10/09/2013 - 09:47

      It isn't in the WA Coles catalogue either.

      • kirt on 10/09/2013 - 09:59

        It isn't in the WA Coles catalogue either.

        Damn…was keen on getting one this time around too :(

        • Riczter on 10/09/2013 - 11:05

          Oh, its not available in WA???

  • mponderosa on 10/09/2013 - 09:29

    Bought one few months ago. For some unknown reason, the internal screen was cracked. Does the warranty cover this?

    • jcft on 10/09/2013 - 10:02

      there is a pamplet in the box which advises you about the warranty

  • grog on 10/09/2013 - 09:38

    In 6101 Victoria Park it is the samsung Galaxy Y for $59 with 750 flybuys and sim must be activated by 9th october.

    What is this galaxy Y like?

  • zombie hunter on 10/09/2013 - 10:02

    case for those who…..say no more
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Koolart-Harry-Styles-One-Directio…

  • altomic on 10/09/2013 - 10:17
    +5

    Just a word of warning about this phone - I bought one 6 months ago for $39 because it was so inexpensive and then never used it. The curse of the ozbargainer.

  • vash12 on 10/09/2013 - 10:34

    Awesome, will be getting one after work and use it as a 3g modem. Thanks OP

  • paulaus on 10/09/2013 - 10:43

    mmm so if i buy 8 phones i can take overseas and get 10% gst back nearly pays for unlocking code. Do they come with micro sd card.

    • vjknight on 10/09/2013 - 10:48

      certainly didnt previously

  • garylau on 10/09/2013 - 10:58

    Thanks for sharing! Have to grab one tomorrow.

  • Ramthonio on 10/09/2013 - 11:00

    Someone please confirm if I can use the app called Skout on this phone?
    I use iPhone 4 as modem for my laptop. I guess using Huawei as modem may be nearly as good?

    • ruraro on 10/09/2013 - 11:07

      Huawei as modem will be as good as iPhone 4. Tethering being a standard feature of the Ice Cream Sandwich Android OS.

  • Riczter on 10/09/2013 - 11:08

    what's a good cheap sim plan with a long expiry and a good amount of data (or data only)? I'm planning to get this as a backup phone and use it as a wifi hotspot in emergencies when my home internet crashes (which it seems to be doing more lately :/) and for internet while out and about. Any ideas?

    • garylau on 10/09/2013 - 11:20

      A couple of months ago I would reckon Kogan (Telstra 3g, 6gb data, unlimited call cost you $29) but they have stopped this service.

      It depends on how you define 'a good amount'. 2gb? 5gb? 10gb? I am using Vaya now and you may check out the BYO plan from Virgin.

      • Riczter on 10/09/2013 - 11:23

        Vaya seems pretty good thanks!

        • bob19 on 11/09/2013 - 03:26
          +1

          Does it???
          http://www.productreview.com.au/p/vaya.html

        • jcft on 15/09/2013 - 12:17

          thanks a million Bob19 - a real life saver
          I think i will just stick to the Aldi mobile service
          there was positive & negative feedback, but mainly negative

    • iiiyaegr on 11/09/2013 - 02:04

      I've been a happy PennyTel customer for several years. $35/month for 5GB of data and unlimited calls/text in Australia.

    • suzieinoz on 30/09/2013 - 23:11

      Try amaysim

  • freakitude on 10/09/2013 - 11:08

    got 5 from april deal.

    Bag man unlocked them for $5 each.

    good spare phone for this price.

    • fchis on 10/09/2013 - 11:23

      you need 5 spare phones?

      • mily on 10/09/2013 - 12:52
        +1

        Spare, spare's spare, spare's spare's spare, spare's spare's spare's spare and spare's spare's spare's spare's spare.

        That's 32 (2^5) times securer to have a working smart phone.

      • freakitude on 10/09/2013 - 13:02

        yeah i might be running an illegal gambling syndicate. you never know.

    • ozmk on 10/09/2013 - 13:30

      You don't need to unlock the phone, if you can install the custom ROM on it, it will unlock by then after flashed the ROM .

      I have installed Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean ROM on my Huawei Y201 - http://www.myhuawei.net/Thread-ROM-4-2-2-CyanogenMod-10-1-U8…

      It's much faster than the Android 4.0.3 which is from the box.

      • mily on 10/09/2013 - 13:38

        Really? Mine is running slow recently, was thinking to get a better handset like the N4. But if reflashing speed it up a bit, my wife might be ok with it for a little longer.

        • ozmk on 10/09/2013 - 14:22
          +1

          The original ROM actually it's made for Telstra, it has some of boltware on it and it will slow down the phone.

          You need to root the phone first then flash the JB custom ROM. it would be much better than most of low end Android phone when Android 4.2.2 ROM is on it.

        • [Deactivated] on 10/09/2013 - 15:51

          What is the phone won't put out?

      • ripsa on 10/09/2013 - 17:16

        Do I need to root and install CWM on the phone first to install this ROM.

        • altomic on 10/09/2013 - 22:12

          Yes. Root it(hahahaha…..sigh) and then you can install the ROM.

      • jcft on 15/09/2013 - 12:20

        is this able to be used for all mobile types to be unlocked ? eg: samsung, nokia etc.
        when using the below ?

        you don't need to unlock the phone, if you can install the custom ROM on it, it will unlock by then after flashed the ROM
        I have installed Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean ROM on my Huawei Y201 - http://www.myhuawei.net/Thread-ROM-4-2-2-CyanogenMod-10-1-U8…
        It's much faster than the Android 4.0.3 which is from the box.

  • Ramthonio on 10/09/2013 - 11:17
    -2

    Thanks ruraro.
    Can I use the app Skout on this phone?
    I use Skout on iPhone 4 (App Store) and used it using Android Store.
    Someone please confirm?

  • hooray on 10/09/2013 - 11:40

    I bought this one last time and it is a great phone for the price. Then I bought the Y300 for $99 and it is a great phone for the price . They are both Telstra blue tick. Last week I dropped my Y300 in the deep end of the swimming pool. I took out the battery and sim card and basically put it out in the sun in one of those "closet camels" for a few days and at this stage its working as normal.

  • chyawala on 10/09/2013 - 13:04

    If used for ALDI mobile, there are reports of the phone constantly checking for Telstra firmare updates, so a heads up for unwanted data charges.

    • vjknight on 10/09/2013 - 13:15

      settings will allow you to restrict it.

    • OBone on 10/09/2013 - 22:36

      I had the same problem but I think it was checking Huawei web site for updates.
      Must have accidentally been started whilst going through settings and it used up the whole $5 credit from Aldi before I realised.
      I eventually found the app was running all the time and canned it and it's been right ever since.
      I also found the screen to be more responsive to touch after I took off the protector.
      It had air bubbles under it anyway.

  • KevinFine on 10/09/2013 - 13:44

    Do I need to buy a telstra sim pack with this deal?

    • iseenya on 10/09/2013 - 15:20

      No - there's a Telstra SIM in the box

      • grog on 10/09/2013 - 16:36

        Mine had $10 credit on the sim talk n txt only

  • superforever on 10/09/2013 - 14:45

    Waiting for them to have the Y300 on special.

  • hooray on 10/09/2013 - 14:47

    no its included

  • Ramthonio on 10/09/2013 - 15:32
    -2

    Has anyone used the app Skout, or if it can be used on this phone?

    • snvl on 10/09/2013 - 18:58

      3 times

  • Macgyver on 10/09/2013 - 18:28
    -1

    Where is it in Coles? I had a look where there phones were but all I saw was the Huawei y100.

    • fchis on 10/09/2013 - 21:02

      Starts tomorrow.

      • Macgyver on 10/09/2013 - 21:20

        Ah I see. I completely missed that. Thanks.

  • Gdsamp on 10/09/2013 - 19:16
    +2

    Can vouch for this phone. I got one 2 months ago when it was also this price (Cheers OzB!).
    Can be a little laggy at times. Camera is only OK for Facebook & Instagram photos.
    At this price you can't go wrong.

  • jcft on 10/09/2013 - 20:38

    Telstra Huawei Handset
    Offer available until 30/09/13 when you purchase the Telstra Huawei Ascend Y201 for $39,
    was $59 in-store at Coles (including BI-LO excludes Coles Online).
    You must activate this offer and present your flybuys card at the time of purchase.
    You must then activate the included SIM before 28/10/13 to receive the 500 BONUS POINTS.
    Limit of 5 per customer. Standard ID checks apply. Unlocking fee applies for use with a non-Telstra SIM card. Offer is not transferable.
    Points awarded after savings and discounts and will be credited up to 8 weeks from expiry of this offer.

  • jcft on 10/09/2013 - 20:43

    The phones are located at the front counter (where you buy the smokes etc.)
    Not all coles stores will ask for ID
    (Doncaster S/Town = melbourne won't ask for ID, they never did when I bought x2 in April 1013)

  • jcft on 10/09/2013 - 20:57
    +3

    FREE POSTAGE for covers & screen protectors

    mobile phone covers from ebay = i bought it from these guys & remember to negotiate a deal

    huawei Ascend Y201 Black Rubber TPU Gel Phone Case (Brisbane Postage)- $4.60

    as a bonus they also do the screen protector $2.00 - maybe email & negotiate a combo deal

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Huawei-Ascend-Y201-Black-Rubber-T…

  • Ramthonio on 10/09/2013 - 23:48

    Has anyone used this phone and get wifi from another phone like iPhone 4 through tethering, and use the app Skout on Huawei, and doesn't lag too much?

  • branners on 11/09/2013 - 08:40

    My $0.02 worth…
    Excellent value phone. Got mine at the last Coles sale, same price, unlocked it from Bag Man. Still running stock OS. Have used it with both Telstra and Optus here and on AT&T in the USA. Works great, strong reception (even in Amish country!) I tell people it is my $30 mobile phone ($39.50 minus call credit on the included SIM) and they do not believe me. I may root it and install later OS but no a big priority so far.
    Camera is not great, but you do not buy a cheap phone for the camera!
    Now, if Coles ever put a Huawei P1 on sale…

  • TimOfEastBNE on 11/09/2013 - 08:53

    Just bought one from Coles, the one I got is locked, so have purchased a code from the Bagman. My Mum upgraded from a Nokia bar phone to one of these a few weeks back and is loving it. Time to upgrade my 75yo Dad now.

  • paulaus on 11/09/2013 - 10:54

    just bought 3 they are selling like hot cakes. Might root it later to get rid of telstra stuff.

  • Ramthonio on 11/09/2013 - 11:11

    What is the best way to jailbreak this phone and which software? I wanna use the app Skout on it, and hopefully doesn't lag too much.

  • kirt on 11/09/2013 - 18:56

    Just scored one in WA from Coles in Warnbro :D

    Wasn't in the catalogue, but scanned at $39.

    Wasn't asked for Fly buys card or anything…happy days…cheers OP!

  • fchis on 11/09/2013 - 22:59
    +1

    use this link to install cm10-1-on-y201 if you can not read German
    http://www.ctrlaltdefeated.us/2013/08/installing-cm10-1-on-y…

    to root your phone, find the link below
    http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/huawei_ascend_y201_pro

    Took me 2 hrs for the whole process to finish including trial and error but it's worth it.

    • Russ on 12/09/2013 - 00:51

      Thanks for the English version of the CM10 install instructions!

      • fchis on 12/09/2013 - 07:47

        You're welcome. Sim unlocked confirmed after installed the ROM.

      • fchis on 12/09/2013 - 08:47

        Another link you may find it useful later down the track.
        [FIX for HD CM10.1] "android.media.process has stopped" If you get this erros frequently after installing some apps from Playstore.

        http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40561225

    • garylau on 12/09/2013 - 10:00

      Thanks, I tried the similar instruction mentioned above. I don't know what I have done but it freezes at the starting screen now. I can boot into the CMW mode but it doesn't help even I wiped everything. Any idea?

      • fchis on 12/09/2013 - 10:21

        You said it freezes now right?. Try press Volume Up and Power Button at the same time for 5 seconds till you log into CMW mode.

        • garylau on 12/09/2013 - 10:46

          Yeah, I entered the CMW mode and did a data/cache wipe. After reboot, it just freeze again. I did some research and it says I can do a hard reset or reload the firmware. But I couldn't find the stock rom anywhere.
          Is there any simple way to just 'reset' it?

        • fchis on 12/09/2013 - 10:58

          I didn't experience any freeze but I took out the battery every time when I do something wrong i.e. SD card not mount when install the ROM. Did you insert a SD card when booting up? My first SD card wasn't compatible with my phone so I replaced another one and the installation went smoothly afterward.

        • paulaus on 12/09/2013 - 11:22

          Dont know if this will help you

          http://blog.podtwo.com/android/rom/de-branded%20ROM%20for%20…

        • garylau on 12/09/2013 - 21:36

          Thanks! I found this wiki http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/huawei_ascend_y201_pro

  • mrpoppy on 12/09/2013 - 18:55

    Can confirm this is available in SA despite not being in the catalogue, bought one today.

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