Okay ā¦ I just got a text from Vodafone AU saying, basically, a stay of execution. āIMPORTANT UPDATE - DEVICE REPLACEMENT NO LONGER REQUIRED.ā (yeah, their caps lock key is broken).
āHowever, we have received new information that your device is capable of accessing emergency 000 calling. Therefore your device does not need to be replaced and will not be blocked.ā
Of course, I ordered a new phone on the weekend. 