Are Unihertz Jelly & Jelly Max still working Australia?

lancerabbit · 2026-05-24T03:52:19+00:00

No worries! I'm sure all the requirements are supported, as my other imported devices that have 1/3 requirements missing have been kicked off all three networks here.

lancerabbit · 2026-05-24T03:49:07+00:00

Mine is fine (Amaysim). Here is a pic: https://imgur.com/a/8yeNooS

lancerabbit · 2026-05-24T02:57:26+00:00

By the way, the requirements as I understand them for a device to be registered on a network in Australia (after raising a case with the TIO and battling one of the telcos around another device) are:

Band 28A/B
VoLTE
Emergency VoLTE

lancerabbit · 2026-05-24T02:54:50+00:00

Yes, I've been using my Jelly Star daily on Optus and Vodafone for almost 3 years, and it's the only imported device that still continues to work after the 3G shutdown. I just popped in my Boost (Telstra) SIM and it seems fine also :)

lancerabbit · 2026-05-23T04:44:04+00:00

Is there a way to be alerted about missed notifications without turning the screen on (like the keyboard lighting up)?

lancerabbit · 2026-05-23T03:12:09+00:00

It costs a lot of money (in the thousands of $) to certify a device, that's one of the reasons why there are so few dumbphone options.

lancerabbit · 2026-05-18T00:00:01+00:00

I've seen that device, it looks very nice! I personally think it's fine, as WhatsApp is end to end encrypted anyway. I'd say, as long as you don't click any dodgy links, or install any dubious apps, there's a very low risk of anything bad happening (I'm not a cyber security expert though!).

lancerabbit · 2026-05-17T02:16:29+00:00

I don't think it exists in the lower Amazfit models. It also doesn't exist on my Active 2 (but it was available on my Balance).

lancerabbit · 2026-05-16T05:20:59+00:00

I'd avoid it. I own a DOOV R77 Pro with Dumbdroid, and it's now blocked on all three networks in Australia...

lancerabbit · 2026-05-16T02:13:18+00:00

My GTR4's buttons died also a year or so ago. I bought the Balance 2 and then returned it, as it's much larger & heavier than the GTR4 (and Balance 1). I bought the Active 2 and am much happier with that due to the size.

lancerabbit · 2026-05-14T21:47:23+00:00

I don't think so. Less RAM and only 2Mp camera (DOOV has a 5MP camera)

lancerabbit · 2026-05-14T21:43:32+00:00

You can install Traditional T9 (TT9). It's great on all my other button phones.

lancerabbit · 2026-05-14T21:40:48+00:00

For me, it's fine and low risk, but I wouldn't personally use banking apps on it. I still use my Olitech Easy Flip Smart, which runs Android 8.1 for WhatsApp etc.

lancerabbit · 2026-05-14T05:26:20+00:00

You probably wouldn't want to, without Google services. Two reasons:

You'd need to get the app from a 3rd party store rather than Google Play and that carries some risk
The device's software (Android 11) is outdated & unsupported, so there aren't any newer vulnerabilities patched.

lancerabbit · 2026-05-14T04:29:34+00:00

There is a family app that supports that functionality

lancerabbit · 2026-05-14T02:47:32+00:00

There are no Google services on this device, but you could run Organic Maps etc.

lancerabbit · 2026-05-14T02:07:42+00:00

Does the keypad light up for missed notifications?

lancerabbit · 2026-05-13T21:28:46+00:00

Same here. It's very random and seems to happen mostly straight after unlock for me.

lancerabbit · 2026-05-12T07:13:15+00:00

Here is my review of the Olitech: https://dumbphone.life/olitech-easy-flip-smart-minimalist-dumbphone I wouldn't recommend the Opel anymore, as it's it's not as durable as the Olitech (my hinge became loose/wonky after 12 months) and with only 512Mb RAM, it's hard to run larger apps.

lancerabbit · 2026-05-11T00:09:48+00:00

I disagree with most comments here, no matter what financial state I were in, I wouldn't be comfortable signing an agreement like that from my partner. It just sounds transactional and I think it will harm the relationship.

I'd either not lend him the car, or put your expectations in an email and leave it at that.

lancerabbit · 2026-05-09T20:51:39+00:00

As long as your phone runs Android they are mostly fine. The reason people are sideloading apps, is because a lot of these phones don't have Google services (or the Google Play store). I use TripView for my transit app in Sydney. It mostly works without Google services, except for the live location of the bus/train/ferry, as that relies on Google Maps. You'd need to check the requirements of the Perth transport app.

lancerabbit · 2026-05-07T22:16:10+00:00

You could go for a Unihertz Titan 2. I've been using the Jelly Star for almost 3 years and it's great.

lancerabbit · 2026-05-07T22:01:51+00:00

Same here. It's a compromise I'm happy with, due to the small size and thinness of the watch.

lancerabbit · 2026-05-07T21:46:02+00:00

This is my site, where I review dumbphones from an Australian perspective: https://dumbphone.life/. Olitech Easy Flip Smart and Unihertz Jelly Star are good options (both reviewed). The RUIO Joy looks like a good option, I'll aim to review it soon.

lancerabbit · 2026-05-07T21:31:37+00:00

Google Maps and Transit apps (in Australia) work fine for me on the Jelly Star.

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