Protection for my Android phone

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RumRat said:

Yes, hundreds of them on Amazon or Ebay, just do a search.

I didn't have any problems finding them for the Samsung S8.

My parents wanted a similar thing for their Samsung A34 5G phone.

I bought a wallet and silicone gel case intended for that phone but it didn't fit.

I'll have another look and see what there is.

RumRat

Like this?...Samsung A34 5G case

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RumRat said:

Like this?...Samsung A34 5G case

Thanks. I can't remember what I ordered but it said it was for the Samsung A34 5G phone but it didn't fit.

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bob_a_builder said:

Go SIM only !   - They provide cheaper deals by piggybacking onto the major networks

Just buy the phone you like / need 

And go SIM only - no need to be tied into any contract at all 
Lebara do a 25gb SIM for £10 / month, or 5G for a £5/ month.  - But process will be v.similar for any SIM only deal
https://www.lebara.co.uk/en/home.html   (price guide)

To transfer your number to new SIM..... you need a PAC code for current provider to give to new provide
Get your existing PAC code by texting 'PAC' to 65075 from your current phone

Then put new sim in the new phone, give new provider the PAC code info provided above 
https://www.lebara.co.uk/en/port-number   ( porting number info)

Don't forget to cancel any payments/DDs to old provider

Then off you go ......

NOTE : YOU CAN GET BETTER PRICING VIA MSE SITE
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cheap-mobile-finder/sim-only/
i.e  15GB for £4 / month  - either with Lebara (Vodaphone)  or ID (Three) 

Hello. I've tried to get my PAC code by texting PAC to 65075 but I got a response asking for my PIN number and I've no idea what that is.

The text said I should go to vodafone.co.uk/leaving to get my PAC code but that led me to an option for cancelling when at this stage I just want the PAC code.

I don't want to commit to cancelling just yet.

What should I do?

flaneurs_lobster

When you set up your Vodafone account you would have set up a PIN at the same time. 

If you can't remember it then you will have to contact them to get it reset. This will be hard as they will require a lot of detail to verify your identity (they are trying to stop SIM-swap fraud so it has to be rigorous).

Any chance you could visit one of their retail stores (with photo Id and proof of address). Might be less fraught than hanging on the phone.

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flaneurs_lobster said:

When you set up your Vodafone account you would have set up a PIN at the same time. 

If you can't remember it then you will have to contact them to get it reset. This will be hard as they will require a lot of detail to verify your identity (they are trying to stop SIM-swap fraud so it has to be rigorous).

Any chance you could visit one of their retail stores (with photo Id and proof of address). Might be less fraught than hanging on the phone.

It's OK. I rang them and sorted it. I have the PAC code.

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Hello

I had a link to a website that showed how long a range of phones would receive security updates.

It said that the Samsung A34 5G receives updates until 24/3/28 and the A35 5G receives updates until 11/3/29.

I think I've lost the link and I can't see it on this thread either.

Can anyone provide a link to a site that lists security update information for different phones?

Thanks

RumRat

Here you go..... Samsung Mobile | endoflife.date

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bob_a_builder said:

Go SIM only !   - They provide cheaper deals by piggybacking onto the major networks

Just buy the phone you like / need 

And go SIM only - no need to be tied into any contract at all 
Lebara do a 25gb SIM for £10 / month, or 5G for a £5/ month.  - But process will be v.similar for any SIM only deal
https://www.lebara.co.uk/en/home.html   (price guide)

 

Thanks.

I've decided to go with the 25Gb for £10/month.

It mentions unlimited UK minutes and unlimited UK texts as well as 100 international minutes from the UK to over 50 countries.

It then says that 'Standard mobile calls and landline calls are included in your international minutes monthly allowance'

What does this mean? Doesn't that contradict the offer of unlimited UK minutes?

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RumRat said:

Here you go..... Samsung Mobile | endoflife.date

Thank you! That's the exact site I was looking for.

I've ordered a new phone which I should get next week.

I've received my new SIM card from Lebara in the post and I've got the PAC number for the old phone.

Should I put the new SIM card in my new phone before or after contacting Lebara with the PAC number?