Waitomo Fuel App - Don't Update if you have multiple SIM cards...

bigcheese on 19/05/2022 - 14:41

Just a word of warning about the latest update on the Waitomo app.
This applies to those of you with multiple SIM cards - If you you only have one then it won't affect you.

This has just been released (for iOS anyway - can't speak for Android).

There are some new features which I haven't tried out yet such as:

  • Being able to preselect an exact fuel amount (rather than the current presets $10, $20 etc)
  • Save up your 'Spin & Win' for later
  • Linking multiple payment cards

The biggest change is that every time you log in with a new mobile number you need to enter a one time verification code.
Essentially, it is the same as the likes of the Mobil app.
You are no longer be able to log out / log in with other mobile numbers unless you have that SIM card in a phone to verify.

It was only a matter of time before this was implemented so if you are still using an old version of the app then I suggest you don't update until it is required / no longer supported.

General Discussion

Comments

  • Bill on 19/05/2022 - 16:58

    bypassable with android at least. Will test soon.

  • The Hound on 19/05/2022 - 17:07
    +1

    Sometimes the app forces you to update before you can use it.

    • Bill on 19/05/2022 - 17:09

      This app or are you talking about other apps?

      • The Hound on 19/05/2022 - 17:09

        This app

        • Bill on 19/05/2022 - 17:11

          So are you re-opening the app to get around it since it only happens sometimes?

          • The Hound on 19/05/2022 - 17:15

            @Bill: Still using the old android app version so no idea of the new "security" features

            • Bill on 19/05/2022 - 17:17

              @The Hound: no, i mean are you already being forced to update it now to the newer version or are you talking about past updates.

              • The Hound on 19/05/2022 - 17:32

                @Bill: the past, 4 weeks ago in fact, haven't filled up lately

  • geardropper on 19/05/2022 - 17:26

    I thought this at the time and you had to update to continue…anyone else have the same

  • doubledippps on 19/05/2022 - 20:52

    I just check the one at Google Play Store the version last updated is on 15/11/2021….I update it from Huawei App Gallery a few days ago when i do a phone reset, just tried to log in it havent ask me to do the one time verification code yet, maybe this is the 1st number after reset the phone?
    What i just did, search Waitomo in Google Play Store, click on the 3 dots on the top right, untick the "Enable auto update", hopefully this will stop it to update to the new one.

    • bigcheese on 19/05/2022 - 21:03
      +1

      I can only comment on my experience with iOS so far.
      Once I had entered the verification code I didn’t need to enter it again as long as I didn’t log out.
      When I logged out I needed to enter a verification code again to login.

      Android may be different.

  • Drcspy on 20/05/2022 - 07:12
    +1

    in android it's possible to get around app updates by doing the following:

    extract the existing 'original' app Apk file from the phone (use the 'apk extractor' app)
    then 'resign' it ( use the apk signer app)
    then reinstall using the resigned app - this will prevent updates from happening to that app.

    • doubledippps on 20/05/2022 - 08:27

      Good tips thanks for this mate!

  • Krys654 on 21/05/2022 - 04:01

    Not sure how to post a pic, but it won't let you use the app without updating… I deleted, then reinstalled using old apk, then wouldn't let me sign in without updating =/

    • Wakrak on 21/05/2022 - 07:19
      +1

      Same here (re: auto update). The link below is where you upload pictures

      www.cheapies.nz/user/9180/files

      • BDS on 21/05/2022 - 09:31

        Now they send OTP to registered mobile number. I was able to login to 2 accounts.

      • doubledippps on 21/05/2022 - 09:52

        Android still hasn't force me to update, maybe need to buy a low spec phone that doesn't support newest version to use this?

        • geardropper on 21/05/2022 - 10:43

          I think it's a in app thing and will make you either way.i didn't have updates automatic and when I went to open the app it would not continue untill it was updated

          • cookiedough8698 on 21/05/2022 - 10:47

            @geardropper: @geardropper

            I'm able to log in and out of my 25+ Accounts no problem (No need to Force Stop app in-between each login).
            I Manually Updated app to version 3.5.1 on the 17th May 2022 (4 Days ago) However…. 2 different accounts, when I try to login it prompts me to update app via Play Store. So I just Force Stop app and continue to login to the other accounts no problems.

            Update version 4.1.2 is available on my Play Store, definitely not going to update from version 3.5.1 just incase 🤞

  • ehh on 21/05/2022 - 11:00

    Still working fine today with auto update off on my s22 ultra, although one account had this upon logging in

  • bigcheese on 21/05/2022 - 16:49

    Tested out the updated app today.
    Definitely some positives to the update.
    It’s definitely a lot faster. Everything from activating the pump, to spinning the wheel was significantly quicker.

  • doubledippps on 06/02/2024 - 15:05

    Hi all is there a way to login if the phone number/sim used are now expired?

    • geardropper on 06/02/2024 - 16:35

      🤣🤣😂yerrrrr no verification for you

      • doubledippps on 06/02/2024 - 18:16

        Haha yeah, thinking is there a way to do so? I got a few numbers I just send moolah to when they doing the spin promotion but never activate them. Login one of the email yesterday and saw there is like $15 moolah in the account thinking I should login to use it since the gas price are crazy at the moment, those sims I still keep but been about 2 years so must have expired.

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