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AwesomeAndrew commented on Samsung Confirms Its $2700+ Fridges Will Start Showing You Ads
They also blocked bootloader unlocking on all mobile devices with the One UI 8 update.
04/10/2025 - 16:35
AwesomeAndrew replied to M00Cow on Xiaomi 212W 25000mAh Power Bank with CCC Mark $119, 165W 10000mAh Power Bank with CCC $49.50 (OOS) Delivered @ Mostly Melbourne
This is a useful safety feature which shouldn't be overlooked. I've heard a story of a short circuit caused by a noncompliant plug being…
03/10/2025 - 11:05
AwesomeAndrew replied to N B on Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB $287 Upfront on JB Mobile 24-Month $89/Month Plan (in-Store, Port-in Customer) @ JB Hi-Fi
Yes, it's a scam, the invoices are fake, and they most likely show full price rather than the discounted price any sane person in the…
19/09/2025 - 08:37
AwesomeAndrew replied to bobokingdom on Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB $899.10 Delivered @ Samsung.com
https://www.samsung.com/au/gift-card/e-vouchers/pre-registration-evoucher-z-code-evoucher/
12/09/2025 - 09:37
AwesomeAndrew replied to soidesire on Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB $899.10 Delivered @ Samsung.com
Voucher only valid for S25 FE
12/09/2025 - 09:13
AwesomeAndrew replied to starbearer on Convoluted Gift Card Strategy to Buy AliExpress Item for Cheap. Suggestions Needed
Be careful with cell phones from overseas, our stupid government decided to implement the Emergency Call Service Determination which blocks…
10/09/2025 - 20:31
AwesomeAndrew replied to Far Cough on Warning - TCN Gift Cards Allegedly Allow for Brute Forcing PIN Numbers
API is gone now, returning 404
01/09/2025 - 19:13
AwesomeAndrew replied to qaz182 on Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB $1587, 512GB $1787, S25 Edge 256GB $1349, S25 256GB $987 + Del ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
This might be bypassable if you temporarily disable Google Play store and Google Play Services. But this workaround won't last for long,…
01/09/2025 - 14:19
AwesomeAndrew replied to Far Cough on Warning - TCN Gift Cards Allegedly Allow for Brute Forcing PIN Numbers
I tried sending around 3000 requests at a rate of 5 per second to this API endpoint and no rate limits were hit. I used an old Good Food…
01/09/2025 - 14:04
AwesomeAndrew replied to JimB on USB over Heating - Suggestions?
Convert both to Wh for easy comparison. To do this, multiply nominal voltage by amp hours (if it's milliamp hours, divide by 1000 to get…
11/08/2025 - 14:19
AwesomeAndrew commented on USB over Heating - Suggestions?
That temperature seems pretty normal, most chips are rated to operate at 85C to 105C and some go even higher. Although the board is…
11/08/2025 - 11:53
AwesomeAndrew commented on BWS: 40% Standard Cashback (Cap $30 Per Txn, Exclusions Apply), Pizza Hut: 30% Cashback (Min Spend $25) @ ShopBack
I placed an order for pizza hut around 12:30am and the regular cashback has tracked but the Westpac bonus has not tracked yet, which is…
09/07/2025 - 15:51
AwesomeAndrew replied to ab c on Lyca Mobile: $18.50 Cashback on 30GB 28-Day $12.50 SIM (Ongoing Renewal $25/28-Days) @ ShopBack
https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/340206/122361/screenshot_20250619_203529_shopback.jpg
19/06/2025 - 20:36
AwesomeAndrew replied to ab c on Lyca Mobile: $18.50 Cashback on 30GB 28-Day $12.50 SIM (Ongoing Renewal $25/28-Days) @ ShopBack
Just purchased this and $22 cashback tracked in 3 hours. My past purchase (a few months ago) from Lyca Mobile using Shopback has been…
19/06/2025 - 14:06
AwesomeAndrew replied to jonoz on How Do I Avoid Mobile Phone Scams When Buying on Gumtree/Facebook Marketplace
Even if you can't open the box, on some phones you can try the wireless charging / NFC test without opening the box. The test is not 100%…
18/06/2025 - 16:02
AwesomeAndrew commented on How Do I Avoid Mobile Phone Scams When Buying on Gumtree/Facebook Marketplace
I have make a guide on how to detect fake Samsung flagship phones from Facebook Marketplace / Gumtree.…
18/06/2025 - 14:54
AwesomeAndrew replied to MasterScythe on Hikvision DS-UPS3000 3000VA/1800W UPS $231 + Delivery ($0 VIC C&C) @ Device Deal
56V is not enough to electrocute through dry skin. With wet skin you may feel it, but it wouldn't kill you. Unless you lick the battery…
09/06/2025 - 16:49
AwesomeAndrew commented on Ozito 4Ah Battery Leaked - AITA
Generally you are not meant to mix batteries of different types or different ages (both calendar age and age in charge / discharge cycles).…
25/05/2025 - 00:43
AwesomeAndrew commented on Samsung Galaxy S25+ and Buds3 Pro. Can i get it cheaper?
If you want it cheaper, wait for S26 release. Historically, the cheapest point for Samsung phones is during the first few days of the…
14/05/2025 - 20:16
AwesomeAndrew replied to Caped Baldy on [Pre Order] Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB + Buds3 $1186.17 Less Trade-in Delivered ($200 Trade in Bonus) @ Samsung EDU +Shop App
If they released the S25 Ultra Thic I bet it would be a lot more successful.
13/05/2025 - 14:34
Pay with ShopBack Pay for 50% off Gotcha Fresh Tea ($5 Min Spend, $5 Cap) @ ShopBack (App Required)
AwesomeAndrew posted a deal Pay with ShopBack Pay for 50% off Gotcha Fresh Tea ($5 Min Spend, $5 Cap) @ ShopBack (App Required)
Most bubble teas on the menu cost around $8, stack with [$2 Westpac bonus](https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/904620) to get the total cost…
12/05/2025 - 14:58
AwesomeAndrew commented on Samsung Trade-in Scheme?
I recommend waiting for launch of S26U, as launch is when the prices are discounted the most when looking at previous years deal history.
10/05/2025 - 14:55
AwesomeAndrew replied to unknownhitler on Lebara PAYG Standard Plan $7 for The First 365 Days, $10 365 Day Recharges Afterwards Delivered @ Lebara
See my previous comment on how to do it: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/13339851/redir
03/05/2025 - 22:13
AwesomeAndrew commented on Samsung Galaxy S24 with Snapdragon Processor
Just get a S25 if you want the best snapdragon processor currently available. I got mine for $527 at launch. At this time I would wait for…
22/04/2025 - 15:25
AwesomeAndrew commented on Vodafone 320GB 12-Month Prepaid Plus Mobile Starter Kit $199 Delivered (Ongoing 220GB for $320) @ Vodafone
I bought this last time for $180 with 25% topcashback so paid $135. I believe if you opt in to auto recharge, you get an extra 100GB data…
15/04/2025 - 09:40
AwesomeAndrew commented on Why Is The "OzBargain Plus" App So Shit?
I believe OzBargain supports being installed as a PWA (Progressive Web App). Maybe try that.
04/04/2025 - 22:57
AwesomeAndrew commented on [ShopBack Plus] $1-$500 Bonus Cashback on $20+ Spend (Exp), $5 Bonus GC on $50 Woolworths Supermarket GC Spend @ ShopBack App
Paid with $15 cashback on my account and it's now showing that I need to spend the $15 more. For anyone wanting to purchase I recommend…
28/03/2025 - 13:10
AwesomeAndrew replied to McMaferMur on Warning: eBay eGift Card Issue – Funds Stuck, No Resolution!
Can confirm. An ebay gift card leftover from a previous purchase no longer works. Says this code can't be applied to your order.
28/03/2025 - 13:04
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