Wow, I just redid the promotion for a Gear VR even though the Note 7 isn't listed. I submitted it anyway, and we'll see if it goes through. If so, I'll return the Gear VR I purchased from Samsung... every little bit helps 
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major2112
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Wow, I just redid the promotion for a Gear VR even though the Note 7 isn't listed. I submitted it anyway, and we'll see if it goes through. If so, I'll return the Gear VR I purchased from Samsung... every little bit helps
Ok, I'll give it a shot too....will update when I find out.
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
I remember initially reading that, but then one of the screens does say Note 7 and had it selectable, when going through the process. Only reason I tried it was because others on another board had mentioned it, so I figured that worse case scenario is that they say "no."
Wow, I just redid the promotion for a Gear VR even though the Note 7 isn't listed. I submitted it anyway, and we'll see if it goes through. If so, I'll return the Gear VR I purchased from Samsung... every little bit helps
Chief, I already got my confirmation that my submission was accepted and they were preparing my gift for shipment. Of course, I chose another 256gb microSD!...As you know that I am obsessed with storage, just as much as you.
Ok, I'll give it a shot too....will update when I find out.
Reason I posted on here, was just to share in the knowledge, since my submission had already been accepted and indicated that my free gift is being prepared for shipment. I figured, why not share with my Android Forums folks.
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
I don't know. I saw it when putting it through. Hey, if you don't want to try, that's your prerogative. I was just sharing because my submission had already been accepted and my free gift was being prepared for shipment. You can pass on it, if you like. If you do decide to do that, mind if I use your IMEI and WIFI/MAC ID to get another free gift?...lol
-EDIT- I just took a look and I guess, the secondary screen that comes up all depends on where you purchased or received your replacement. I purchased from a 3rd party, but when I went through the intial steps and just entered a random email address and selected direct from T-Mobile, that's where I had initially seen the screen where you can choose "other" as the phone that you had purchased. When I did a dry run (similar to what I just mentioned) on Wendesday afternoon (prior to actual submission that night), that's the screen that I saw a choice. But when I actually submitted, I didn't have to select a device, I just needed proof of purchase image attached.
I honestly didn't think it would work for me, since I purchased through a 3rd party reseller, but according to the Status check, it still says that it was accepted and being prepared for shipping.
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Good news! Hopefully, they'll approve my promotion before Tuesday... that's when my return authorization for the Gear VR expires. As long as they approve and process my claim for a free Gear VR, I'll be happy to return the one I paid for!
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
I've attached a screenshot of the page one would fill out. On the right side, there's a question that says "what phone did you purchase?" When I had initially done a mock run through of the form, it actually had the Note 7 listed, but now there's a selection for "other."
In any event, I don't think there's any harm in trying. Worst case scenario, they say that your submission is denied and you don't get a free gift. It really doesn't hurt at all, in my opinion.
In any event, I don't think there's any harm in trying. Worst case scenario, they say that your submission is denied and you don't get a free gift. It really doesn't hurt at all, in my opinion.
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MannyrtFresh
Well-Known Member
Oh I hear what your saying. I actually submitted the form either last night or early this morning. Just checked the status via the link provided in the email and it says it has been accepted and is being prepared for shipment. I chose the Gear vr this time. Don't have much use for a 256gb card. Last submission I chose the Gear fit 2. We'll I'm happy that it got approved.
kokiangel
Android Expert
Thanks for the tip! I got to thinking about it last night and came to the same conclusion...worst case they say no. So I submitted and just checked. I've been approved. I chose the GearVR this time as I haven't even opened my sd card yet. I don't need more memory any time soon! I never wanted the Fit 2 though as I love my Withings Activite Steel. I hated having to remember to charge my tracker.
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
Awesome! Of course, I won't really celebrate until all of us have received our free gifts, but glad you guys got approved too!
major2112
Well-Known Member
This is excitiing!!!! Let's keep this thread bumped so we all know who will get the free gifts! I hope Samsung reps/spies aren't monitoring...but then again....who cares...we all got screwed with the original Note 7 purchase....right? Not to mention the actual battery explosion customers.
toptobottom
Android Enthusiast
I disagree with the "we all got screwed" statement. APPHOLE screws their sheep!
I truly believe Samsung just made a poor business decision in acquiring a battery Manufacturer that tried to maximize profits by producing subpar batteries(which is just typical corporate greed to appease shareholders).
Personally, I think Samsung has also allowed itself to get caught up in a one-upmanship revolving door with APPHOLE and is trying to release it's phone earlier to get a jump on market share. This is a dangerous business model because Consumers like us are going to have higher expectations that their new models will release sooner and sooner each time. If this practice continues, it is very likely to result in poor quality control issues with an inferior end product. ALL of us cannot sit here and start saying "we got screwed"! WE ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM!!!
Hopefully, Samsung Mobile division has learned a lesson from this. Their other Consumer Technology divisions excel greatly with high quality products. I just saw one of their Fridges with the huge smart monitor on the front door that keeps an inventory of what's inside and a realtime photo view on your phone while shopping. That's innovation! I don't believe FRIDGE FORUM Members were ranting about it being released early.
I agree in part, Top, that Samsung attempted to innovate and manufacture way too fast in order to beat the iPhone 7 to market. I disagree, however, with the opinion that we consumers, as a market force, are PUSHING Samsung to release their devices earlier and earlier while still packing new features and innovations into it. I, for one, am perfectly willing to wait a month or two. Samsung could have very easily waited and launched the Note 7 at IFA Berlin... but they didn't. Samsung - not us - wanted to beat Apple to market. They did: and they learned a very costly lesson.
Let's hope that the lessons are learned and we get a wonderful Note 8 experience.
Let's hope that the lessons are learned and we get a wonderful Note 8 experience.
Gear VR or 256GB memory card. Good choices.
WHOA! I just checked the promotion website and it says "Submission Approved. Preparing for Shipment."
WOO HOO! I'll box up the Gear VR I paid for and send it back to Samsung
WOO HOO! I'll box up the Gear VR I paid for and send it back to Samsung
I would have went for the card and re-ripped my CDs at the highest level. I'd still have plenty of space. When will that card price come down? $200 about a dollar per gig.
kokiangel
Android Expert
I won't believe it until I see it has shipped. Until then they can still change their mind and just say they made a mistake and I don't qualify.
I'm just waiting for the shipping notification. If, for some reason, Sammy changes its mind, then I'll just buy another Gear VR and all I've lost is a little time playing Bandit Six
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
I'm figuring shipping will be in a couple weeks, just like the first promotion they had with the Note 7. I do remember that the microSD's shipped out faster than the Gear Fit, but who knows. In any event, I'm just happy that it says everything was approved and they are just awaiting shipment. In the meantime, that gives me time to set up my Note 7 fully, prior to moving the SIM card over. Even with all my preparations for the switch, it's still taking me much longer than I wanted to set the phone back up like I had it. Although, I have discovered some cool new things with Good Lock and for whatever reason, this Note 7's fingerprint scanner is way better than the 1st one I had. But, I still contend that my Mate 8 is much faster and more accurate than the Note 7.
major2112
Well-Known Member
I disagree with the "we all got screwed" statement. APPHOLE screws their sheep!
I truly believe Samsung just made a poor business decision in acquiring a battery Manufacturer that tried to maximize profits by producing subpar batteries(which is just typical corporate greed to appease shareholders).
Personally, I think Samsung has also allowed itself to get caught up in a one-upmanship revolving door with APPHOLE and is trying to release it's phone earlier to get a jump on market share. This is a dangerous business model because Consumers like us are going to have higher expectations that their new models will release sooner and sooner each time. If this practice continues, it is very likely to result in poor quality control issues with an inferior end product. ALL of us cannot sit here and start saying "we got screwed"! WE ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM!!!
Hopefully, Samsung Mobile division has learned a lesson from this. Their other Consumer Technology divisions excel greatly with high quality products. I just saw one of their Fridges with the huge smart monitor on the front door that keeps an inventory of what's inside and a realtime photo view on your phone while shopping. That's innovation! I don't believe FRIDGE FORUM Members were ranting about it being released early.
You can say whatever you want.....bottom line is we consumers got screwed...it is a simple as that....I just want to buy a phone....it's that simple...sorry. Everything else that you mentioned is nothing more than Yada yada yada.....the customer just wants a phone...get it? Look, Me, myself, and I understand and agree with you, but, (I) just want a phone that works perfectly. Sorry, that's the way it is.
major2112
Well-Known Member
WHOA! I just checked the promotion website and it says "Submission Approved. Preparing for Shipment."
WOO HOO! I'll box up the Gear VR I paid for and send it back to Samsung
THIS IS AWESOME....still waiting for my approval or denial!
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
So, I'm re-visiting my post here. I was wrong. Old S-pens are backwards compatible!...LOL. It was my stupidity on this one. I forgot to turn off the setting that allows S-pen to be identified, when the one in the phone is connected. SO...I'm good to go with my old S-Pen's, including my Bluetooth S-Pen, which I was hoping to use at work.
MannyrtFresh
Well-Known Member
^ same here.
WOO HOO!
I guess we get some kind of content bonus, too? Probably a bunch of racing/shooting games, neither of which I use. I'd love to trade those out for Star Chart, which looks absolutely amazing