Free Google Cardboard from Telstra - Telstra NYE App (Android & iOS)

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Free Google Cardboard from Telstra - Telstra NYE App (Android & iOS)

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Woodyg22 on 03/12/2014 - 19:19 play.google.com (2751 clicks)
Last edited 04/12/2014 - 11:42 by 3 other users

Free Google Cardboard from Telstra through their Sydney New Year's Eve app! SMS charges apply.

Android App
iOS App - requires iOS 7.x NOTE THAT GOOGLE CARDBOARD IS FOR ANDROID DEVICES

Credit to Ausdroid

Edit: Allow 2 weeks for postage (or pickup from Sydney or Melbourne main store)
Unbox Therapy video for explanation.

INSTRUCTIONS
1) Make sure you have already registered for Telstra Midnight Messages in the app.
2) SMS one of the three options below (not via midnight messages) to find out how to receive your Google Cardboard for free.

SMS SYD to 0448 357 872 to pick up from the Sydney discovery store.
SMS MEL to 0448 357 872 to pick up from the Melbourne discovery store.
~~SMS POST to 0448 357 872 to have a unit posted to your Australian address if you are outside of Sydney or Melbourne.~~

YOU WILL RECEIVE AN SMS REPLY WITH THE NEXT STEPS.

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4 Dec 2014 12:58pm

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OzJD on 03/12/2014 - 19:33

Register for Telstra Midnight Messages (in-app)

SMS 'MEL' to 0448357872 to pickup from the Melbourne Flagship store.
SMS 'SYD' to 0448357872 to pickup from the Sydney Discovery store.
SMS 'POST' to 0448357872 for postage.
blurrybird on 03/12/2014 - 19:36

+19

Just reserved a Cardboard unit on a Vodafone SIM, so it's available to anyone who registers for Midnight Messages.

Further instructions for anyone stuck:
1. Install App
2. Load App and Select "Telstra Midnight Messages" from the slide out menu on the left hand side
3. Activate your number, and confirm with the text message you receive
4. Select 360 Video from the slide out menu
5. Scroll to the bottom and "Find out how"
6. Follow instructions to reserve your unit.
- Steptoe on 03/12/2014 - 20:03
  
  The white font on white background is a bit hard to read!
  
  <edit> better after reloading.
- MrLeE on 03/12/2014 - 22:57
  
  +1
  
  The App works for ANYONE. You don't need to be a Telstra Customer to use it. Telstra just sponsored it along with City of Sydney.
  
  (Inside Tip: Midnight Messages work with all numbers, including INTERNATIONAL… So go crazy sending your Midnight Messages to your international friends too. Although they will get it based on the time you select your timezone. Still it's free ;)
OzJD on 03/12/2014 - 19:36

I can confirm it's available to non Telstra customers.
scraggers on 03/12/2014 - 19:38

Just grabbed one thanks OP, never heard of it before but sounds cool.
letthiswork1 on 03/12/2014 - 19:38

damit why am i overseas right now =-[
- MrLeE on 03/12/2014 - 22:58
  
  You can still download the app? It's not region locked I don't think.
  - letthiswork1 on 04/12/2014 - 00:50
    
    dont you need a text msg reply
    - MrLeE on 04/12/2014 - 10:05
      
      Oh you mean for the Cardboard. Yes.
      
      I thought you ment to send your free midnight messages to your friends and family.
natsumezoku on 03/12/2014 - 19:44

+1

Story time! Skip if you don't want to read random bs that doesn't do anything.

I have an android tablet and an iphone.

Went to dl the app on the tablet, then saw the instructions to sms.

So switched over to iphone to see if there was an ios version then 2 minutes in thought 'that's kinda stupid of me, google cardboard is an android thing made by google, why would there ben an ios version, doubt there's even ios apps that can use it'.

Refreshed the deal and it shows up android and ios… weirdddd
- nismo on 03/12/2014 - 20:00
  
  +2
  
  Who's ben?
  - natsumezoku on 03/12/2014 - 20:09
    
    +4
    
    The little man inside my phone that walks to the fruit store and comes back with the apps I tell him to buy for me.
    
    Why, what's your guy's name?
    - nismo on 03/12/2014 - 20:40
      
      +1
      
      Himitsu
zmigo on 03/12/2014 - 19:45

Worked on a non-telstra mobile :)
Steptoe on 03/12/2014 - 19:45

POST

We've reserved a Cardboard unit for you.
Reply with your FULL NAME, ADDRESS, SUBURB & POSTCODE so we can mail it out.
Please note we can not to send to incomplete addresses, or addresses outside of Australia.
[Deactivated] on 03/12/2014 - 19:48

Grabbed one as well, I'm a Boost customer BTW.
mb0005 on 03/12/2014 - 19:48 Comment score below threshold.
- [Deactivated] on 03/12/2014 - 19:53
  
  +12
  
  You could always get some tin foil and stay in your room where it's safe.
- mr kindface on 03/12/2014 - 19:54
  
  +12
  
  It's…a piece of cardboard
  - [Deactivated] on 03/12/2014 - 20:32
    
    +2
    
    If you wrap the piece of cardboard in tin foil then you will be safe
    - Huntta on 03/12/2014 - 21:56
      
      nah mann..you guys are doing it wrong. You wrap the piece of cardboard in tin foil then put in the safe…then you will be VERY safe.
- norkle on 03/12/2014 - 20:03
  
  You can always sign up and live in the cardboard box. No-one will look for you in there.
spackbace on 03/12/2014 - 19:48

Cheers OP, got one :)

Also thanks, I can now spam people at midnight on NYE for free ;)
nghori on 03/12/2014 - 19:49

Virgin: No reply to SMS..yet

Edit: Got it!
birdmaster on 03/12/2014 - 19:51

Cool Thanks Reserved One
skskskskzzz on 03/12/2014 - 19:52

The SMS response isn't instant but its pretty quick, looking forward to supporting my Sony Xperia Z3 in a cardboard compartment XD. Could be worse I guess…
I'm using an Optus Sim btw
Food on 03/12/2014 - 19:53

Thanks OP, grabbed one on boost. Hopefully they'll deliver!
eDust on 03/12/2014 - 19:54

+1

What's a cardboard?
- lukaskrs on 03/12/2014 - 20:01
  
  +3
  
  A brown stiff paper. Much thicker than your average printing paper.
hamza23 on 03/12/2014 - 19:55

Worked on my BlackBerry 10 phone via Android app.

Thanks!
- letthiswork1 on 04/12/2014 - 00:51
  
  +1
  
  blackberry still lives!
simmo71 on 03/12/2014 - 19:58

+1

Thanks Woody nice find
someonefromwww on 03/12/2014 - 20:03

Worked on iphone 5 via iphone app. Thanks OP!
hugh on 03/12/2014 - 20:04

google cardboard is good for a cheap VR experience.
pity there are few applications for it.
maybe devs can go crazy with a killer app…augmented reality that beats google glass eg. terminator style warfare using bluetooth connected weapons, 3D movies streamed via netflix style platform, go pro 3D using drones over unique scenery like live gun battles or over an erupting volcano.
- MrLeE on 03/12/2014 - 23:01
  
  +1
  
  http://vr.chromeexperiments.com/
- 2be8 on 04/12/2014 - 08:40
  
  http://oddsheepgames.com/?page_id=134
Turd on 03/12/2014 - 20:08

+2

Says out of STOCK for POST.

Have been put on queue and will let me know when it's available
- sane on 03/12/2014 - 20:10
  
  Ditto.
  
  It's 'if' available, so I assume it's if they can't post out certain addresses, or not hand them over.
aussie28 on 03/12/2014 - 20:11

I just got 1 for me and another for the girlfriend, Telechoice and Telstra prepaid. Thanks OP.
moobrez on 03/12/2014 - 20:12

expired, got an sms back saying out of stock!
czking on 03/12/2014 - 20:12

+4

Sorry, we are out of stock of Google Cardboard.
Your request has been queued and you will be notified should more stock become available.
- Rick Sanchez on 03/12/2014 - 20:14
  
  Just missed out!
BargainBenno on 03/12/2014 - 20:14

I was advised that they are out of stock. Can they be picked up on ebay cheap?
- Rick Sanchez on 03/12/2014 - 20:16
  
  +1
  
  less than $3 on ebay, or make your own https://cardboard.withgoogle.com/
  - Polde on 03/12/2014 - 20:39
    
    Same, will probably take longer to get from eBay than is from Google.
Fobsessive on 03/12/2014 - 20:17

Looks like we're 4 minutes late…
yessum on 03/12/2014 - 20:28

Got one! Cheers OP!
Epyc on 03/12/2014 - 20:28

Thanks OP!
KaTst3R on 03/12/2014 - 20:28

MEL still has stock. Just registered and got the confirmation sms
MercSal on 03/12/2014 - 20:31

i got one reserved in Syd store just then.
Gorian4 on 03/12/2014 - 20:32

No postage, I guess I'll just pick it up
[Deactivated] on 03/12/2014 - 20:34

+3

Yeah… I'm not gonna go into the CBD for a piece of Cardboard. Good on those who manage to get one.
- Gorian4 on 03/12/2014 - 20:56
  
  I need to go to the city 4 times a week, this is about a 5 min walk from where I usually go.
  - [Deactivated] on 03/12/2014 - 20:58
    
    +1
    
    good on you for managing to get one
imcold on 03/12/2014 - 20:36

+1

missed out by 25 minutes why did i have to take that shower.. could have saved money and be ahead with a google cardboard.
- spackbace on 03/12/2014 - 21:54
  
  Yeah but if you didn't have the shower you'd still be cold
rvsure on 03/12/2014 - 20:44

Have been waiting for this piece of cardboard's price to go under $2. This is a much better deal :)

Grabbed one. Thanks OP.
sickburn on 03/12/2014 - 20:46

Got one for pickup in Sydney!
[Deactivated] on 03/12/2014 - 20:46

Sorry, we are out of stock of Google Cardboard.
Your request has been queued and you will be notified should more stock become available.
- rvsure on 03/12/2014 - 20:55
  
  Which option did you select? I was able to grab one few minutes back with pickup from Sydney option.
- bbourizk on 03/12/2014 - 20:56
  
  same message
Lovemybargains on 03/12/2014 - 20:54

Just got one reserved for Melbourne. May be worth trying again for those who missed out
flamesinfour on 03/12/2014 - 20:56

POST is out of stock.
SYD is reserved - yay.
jimmej on 03/12/2014 - 20:57

Out of stock for post
Schumi5 on 03/12/2014 - 21:00

selected POST didnt work, out of stock… tried MEL and stock reserved until 9th Jan with a code to bring to store. Optus customer
tianyujojo on 03/12/2014 - 21:13

Reserve one for Mel pickup, cheers!
higstar on 03/12/2014 - 21:22

+1

Sorry, we are out of stock of Google Cardboard.
Your request has been queued and you will be notified should more stock become available.

:-(
EggMan28 on 03/12/2014 - 21:25

Got confirmation for SYD pickup.
uder on 03/12/2014 - 21:37

Sydney pickup working fine.
rooon on 03/12/2014 - 21:41

Got SYD :)
illz on 03/12/2014 - 21:47

Out of stock for POST :(
- tyler.durden on 03/12/2014 - 22:34
  
  which state?
illumination on 03/12/2014 - 21:51

Got SYD too thanks OP
deeevan on 03/12/2014 - 22:01

FYI you can use Google Cardboard with iOS devices, there are a couple of apps. Although the 3.5" and 4" screens don't provide a very immersive experience.
- tyler.durden on 03/12/2014 - 22:28
  
  so can 5.5 inch screens work well with this device?
  - deeevan on 04/12/2014 - 08:24
    
    Good question, not sure if a 6+ will physically fit. I think it's too wide.
    
    The 6 will definitely fit as it's about the same size as a HTC One M7 which is listed. And I've seen friends use their iPhone 4/5 in it.
    
    Edit: Just saw the comment from the OnePlus user. That phone is wider than the 6 Plus, so it'll definitely fit
tyler.durden on 03/12/2014 - 22:21

is it worth it going to the store in the city to pickup since postage is out of stock?

the cost for the train ticket, you can just buy one of these for $5

where is store located?
- Food on 03/12/2014 - 22:25
  
  Probably not, only good if you go past a store e.g. On way to work.
  - tyler.durden on 03/12/2014 - 22:27
    
    -2
    
    how much a ticket to go the station there? ie a return trip..
    
    also which station are they closest?
    
    and what is the cheapest online store we can buy this cardboard device from and what is the price?
    - Food on 03/12/2014 - 22:28
      
      I wouldn't have a clue since I'm from beautiful Adelaide! Sorry
flyingmouse on 03/12/2014 - 22:21

Out of stock now
- Woodyg22 on 03/12/2014 - 22:24
  
  People still seem to be able to order for store pickup?
tyler.durden on 03/12/2014 - 22:26

So once it is reserved we can pickup any time?
tyler.durden on 03/12/2014 - 22:34

is postage out of stock for all state?

so postage is only if you live outside of sydney or melbourne?

they only allow pickup?
- rvsure on 03/12/2014 - 23:23
  
  +1
  
  You certainly have too many unanswered questions :)
  
  The pickup option is for all over the country and based on their description it seems like you should only choose pickup if you live outside of Sydney and Melbourne. I may be wrong but anyhow pickup is out of stock.
  
  The pickup in Sydney is from the Telstra store on George street and the closest train station is Wynyard. You can pickup anytime before 5PM on 9th Jan once you got the confirmation SMS. It is unto you if you want to spend money on train ticket but certainly if you have Opal card you can go on a Sunday to pickup and just spend $2.5 on the travelling.
  
  If you want to buy it from eBay or other vendors you can get is for less than $5 shipped to your home on Tinydeal or eBay but you need to wait for a month for it to arrive before you can try it. Also the one Telstra is giving might be a bit better quality than those on tiny deal or eBay.
  
  So decide and order it before it goes out of stock in Sydney as well.
  - tyler.durden on 03/12/2014 - 23:46
    
    -1
    
    thanks..
    
    does the opal card cost money to buy?
    
    so $2.5 is a return trip?
    
    can pickup on new years eve? since trains might be free….
    - tianyujojo on 03/12/2014 - 23:53
      
      I think the telstra shop will not open on new years eve.
    - AssociatedHintswen @ Telstra on 04/12/2014 - 07:30
      
      The message I got said it needs to be picked up by 5pm 9th Jan.
    - Gorian4 on 04/12/2014 - 08:35
      
      -1
      
      Depending on how far away you have to travel, it could be a waste of time and money.
      
      I think opal cards cost $2 to buy
    - Magic Mirror on 04/12/2014 - 08:47
      
      -1
      
      Opal cards are "free", but initially you need to buy it with minimum $40 of credit. Later on you can top up the credit on the same card.
    - roughana on 04/12/2014 - 11:20
      
      @netslicer:
      I could put whatever I liked on the card when I bought it. I chose $20 for the Amex promo.
    - tyler.durden on 05/12/2014 - 09:08
      
      @roughana:
      
      isn't minimum $10?
      
      I doubt u can put $2.50
MrLeE on 03/12/2014 - 22:53

+5

If you have any questions, feel free to reply here.

I was lead designer on the app.
- rvsure on 03/12/2014 - 23:28
  
  Then you probably check the associated checkbox. Hope you can help me with the answers for the below questions.
  
  Is the code received via SMS a generic code?
  
  What do they check in store when we go for pickup and what details they store to identify if a person has already picked up his cardboard?
  
  I am planning to pickup over the weekend and I am worried about people brodening this before that.
  - Augh on 04/12/2014 - 00:05
    
    +1
    
    Code is Unique,
    They checked SMS on my phone and went in a got one for me
    (Sydney store)
  - MrLeE on 04/12/2014 - 10:08
    
    I'm not associated with Telstra. Can't check the box :). I just designed it at the agency.
    
    No. Code is unique.
    
    They check the SMS on your phone basically. And they check if your registered for Midnight Messages in the database AFAIK.
    - rvsure on 04/12/2014 - 10:20
      
      I picked up this morning and they checked if I got the SMS and asked me to delete the SMS in front of them. They didn't looked for my detail in the system or even entered my details in the system.
      
      I don't know how they can be so sure that deleting the SMS will suffice as you can easily recover the SMS using free tools.
- tyler.durden on 03/12/2014 - 23:43
  
  does this work with 5.5 inch phones like oneplus one?
  - Augh on 04/12/2014 - 00:05
    
    Yes, Works really well with OnePlus One,

This was posted 9 years 5 months 7 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

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