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[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] v3n0msn4k3:
My cancel button is gone for my Z Flip order now.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] usuki:
I'm not trading anything, been asked so stated it. I am still debating, to buy or not.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
I am calling BS on the 3 people, usually happens to get people hoping. Usually one of them at least posts a picture of the email. I'm calling you all out, prove me wrong.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] frr1:
It is strange that only 3 people got it so far

Im hoping tomorrow another wave goes out and it’s a lot more people
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] v3n0msn4k3:
Happy?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
Thanks!

I knew being a little bit of a **** would get a response. I appreciate it.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] v3n0msn4k3:
Lol no one asked otherwise I would have provided proof.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jellybear456:
I'm sure more waves are to follow. Seems like majority Z Flip at this point?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] frr1:
I hope so cuz if they only limit 3 people on the study out of like 20 that got the survey due to this virus then that’s messed up cuz last year they had a lot more people selected idk why they would send many surveys if that was the case.

Seems so I picked the flip
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] v3n0msn4k3:
So my flippy boi shipped. Will provide updates and thoughts on the phone once I receive it tomorrow.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] rbgrbg:
Wow, that was quick. Thought things might be delayed now. Will be interested to see what you think compared to some of the reviewers.

I haven't heard from them since the one question survey, but I was wondering how much time (days? a week?) they gave you to place an order using the discount code?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] v3n0msn4k3:
I'm surprised as much as you are.

The email states until 3/22 to place the order. That's 6 days since I received the code to order.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] rbgrbg:
That might mean that more people will get emails a week after you did. I'm sure not everyone will end up purchasing through the Insights program. So after they know how many did they will probably send out another batch. Well, we'll find out soon enough I guess. Thanks.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] v3n0msn4k3:
It's pretty odd how there weren't more reports here of receiving something back from the Insights team. 2 Flips and 1 Ultra is very underwhelming. But I can't say that I'm not thankful.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] avasponge:
I got 2 surveys, one on February 27th and the 2nd on March 3rd. Both were the same surveys and I picked the Z Flip on both. Haven't heard anything after the 2nd survey. Anyone else in a similar situation?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] frr1:
Yes I got all the surveys since February 27th

I’m sure a lot of people are in the same situation since only 3 people on here got it so far

I’m guessing between March 23-25 will be another wave I’ll wait till then
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] v3n0msn4k3:
Okay guys! Played with the Z Flip all day today and here are my first impressions!

This phone is amazing! Fragile but, amazing! The hinge is very sturdy although it has a little click when you first open it, not sure if that’s normal but it works just fine. If you even put your ears against the hinge while opening and closing, you can hear the bristles inside rubbing against eachother.

I’ve been babying it all day and I’m scared to apply any pressure at all to the screen when I’m wiping fingerprints off. I’m waiting for the Samsung store to reopen near me to put on their screen protector there before using it outdoors 100%.

The hardware and software is fantastic! Feels like a smoother version of my Note 10+ due to One UI 2.1. Has some minor feature upgrades that make some cool stuff happen such as sharing Spotify songs straight from the keyboard.

The design is amazing and fits in my hand just fine. The thin and tall display is lovely yet an eyesore. I love everything about the phone so far.

Ask me any questions if you guys do have any.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Kawaisa:
The last update on my Note 10+ seems to have unlocked the hard reset option in the phone settings. It used to be grayed out so you couldn't hard reset the phone.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] scorpio_bpl86:
march 1 security update on note 10+ still has my factory data reset grayed out
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] m11d23:
Can confirm. The hard reset option was grayed out last time I checked couple days ago. I received a device insight app update yesterday, and I see the hard reset option is available now. Good to have the option back.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] runtohell121:
Anyone on the S10 program trying to email Samsung Insights for deactivation and ever heard back? I emailed them like a week and a half ago and haven't heard back, as it's almost a year since the program started and was trying to get out a few days earlier if possible.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] frr1:
i hope there is another wave today or this week we all been waiting about a month
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] pre4speed:
I'm not holding my breath for this survey device, so I ordered an LG V60 dual screen. I just prefer the minimalist skin of LG than the heavily Samsungd phones. Plus if I'm paying for a device, I would rather have one I love, versus one I'm just OK with, kwim?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] frr1:
I’m waiting till Wednesday the 25th
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] frr1:
Rumor has it insights might be delayed/canceled due to the virus
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jellybear456:
Not sure who you heard it from but it's a very real possibility. Keeping fingers crossed!:fingers-crossed:
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] frr1:
I heard it on reddit and I’m doin the same :fingers-crossed:
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] v3n0msn4k3:
I find it odd how they'd delay or cancel the program but send codes to 3 people.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] frr1:
Same here unless they didn’t know at that time when they sent it out to those 3 people then they canceled it this week cuz the virus got worse it’s possible but I feel like they should of said something to let us know
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] v3n0msn4k3:
I'm not complaining because I got my Z Flip but I just wanted everyone else to experience these phones too. Very unfortunate.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] runtohell121:
Got a code today. Went to my spam box 4 hours ago apparently. Didn't check spam until now. Sent at 10:34AM PST
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] daviddem:
What's was the subject and what email was it sent from?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] runtohell121:
From: samsunginsights@sea.samsung.com

Subject: Welcome to Z Flip study
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] frr1:
Nice congrats!

this gives me some hope but they still are rolling it extremely slow it’s like 1 or 2 people a week

they might only be picking people that have already been in the program and not someone brand new to it
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Blackiedamus:
I got a code about a week ago, I was just too busy to throw it in here. Two friends from a referral also got codes. Two Z Flip and a S20 Ultra were sent out.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Cloud9000:
No S20+ acceptance emails yet it seems. This year has been unusually slow
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jellybear456:
Just got the acceptance email for S20+!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] lolsmileyface13:
Damn really? Jealous...
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Nagy07:
My wife just got he acceptance letter for the s20+, I didn't get anything, I selected ultra.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] zimgir124:
I just got my Z Flip acceptance email and my friend got the Ultra email today.

I've been in the program for a few years but it's my friends first time.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] fcb1:
Just got accepted for the Ultra Study.

Also currently in the tab s6 study.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] lolsmileyface13:
Ugh. There goes me getting the first round. Here's to hoping I still make it.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
My wife got the flip, I got nothing
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] daviddem:
I chose either Z Flip or S20 and got nothing yet.

Anyone chose that and received something?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] frr1:
i finally got mine for the flip!! can i use it to buy the special edition? half price is pretty good deal with the watch and the buds
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] tobago_88:
I got picked for the S20+ the price is around $600 with trade in, but if I want to trade in my S10, the price goes down to 300. Shouldn't it apply a 600 credit to the 600?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Cloud9000:
Nope. They take the trade in price first, then apply the Insights discount. Have always done that with previous studies allowing trade in.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] tobago_88:
yeah it doesn't make sense then to trade in the S10 for $300 off. I just got my S10 so I'm not sure if it would be worth it to do the study for $600. There aren't that many upgrades, it seems like more of a downgrade (no headphone jack, camera placement and no heart-rate monitor.) Do you know if I decline will I still be eligible for future studies?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] m11d23:
Not everyone in the program is checking this thread. Out of 5 people I referred, two people got the 50% off code on 16th. They don't even know about XDA.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] thecompdude:
They have a promotion for a akg noise cancelling headphones with the s20+

I have a feeling that they will have to sweeten the deal with more freebies to sell phones given the current situation. I am going to hold off on using my code.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] zimgir124:
Just remember you only have until the 29th to use it.

I've seen people accidentally let it expire.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] thecompdude:
I was in the first round and code was supposed to expire on the 22nd, it is still working. Will they really expire? If so, i will send them a note that I need few more weeks to order, given the current Corona virus situation, and need an extension.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jellybear456:
For what it's worth, I currently have the note 9 from this program.

I decided to go ahead and order the S20+ without trade in because they take 50% off the value of the phone with trade in, if you opt to do it. They offered $300 for my Note 9 so if I decided to trade it in at the time of ordering they would have taken off 50% of $900, making the total order $450.

I decided to not go through with the trade in through Samsung making it $600 at checkout - but I can sell my Note for ~$300 on Swappa or eBay making my actual cost $300. Plus if I decide to sell the free AKG headphones it will knock more off the price for the S20+. Something to think about!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] tobago_88:
I was thinking of doing the same, but not sure if it's worth the hassle. The program used to be better when the phones were free, and was not as bad when the phone costs were lower (it was more manageable to pay). Now that the phones are more expensive it's harder to justify as the phones value depreciate quickly.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jellybear456:
I don't blame you. It was way better when the phones were free and cheaper to begin with. To me it isn't all that much of a hassle to sell on eBay/Swappa because I've done it before. But to each their own!

I also purchased it through the Samsung Pay cashback section because it had 2% cashback which will get me ~$12 back. I figured any bit helps.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Kawaisa:
LOL. Just got an insights update and it's grayed out again.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] sapps:
And I just got an insights update and it's not greyed out. I also just got a 217mb software update and am still on oneui 2.0 on my note 10+ :(
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] m11d23:
I didn't get any update today. So I'll most likely lose the option again soon. Damn lol
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jellybear456:
Just got and set up the S20+ and factory reset is greyed out for me.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] FuMMoD:
Got approved for Z flip but have no money because of the Covid19 shutting down my city. I'm so mad I can't participate but whatever. Hopefully it gets recycled to one of you guys that can!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] frr1:
my special edition zflip just arrived!

its so much better looking then the original IMO
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] FuMMoD:
Pictures? What is the special edition?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] runtohell121:
Anyone have any suggestion on a screen protector for the Galaxy Z Flip? I know Samsung Experience stores are applying them for free for the first time, but all the stores are closed and they're far away from me.

---------- Post added at 08:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:21 PM ----------

Probably the Thom Browne edition:

https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-z-flip/thom-browne-edition/
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] frr1:
Yea it’s the thom Browne and I want to get a screen protector too but all my stores are closed I’m just baby it and wait it out have no choice
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
I received the Ultra email last night and the code doesn't work, already says it has been redeemed. I emailed them, hopefully I get a response.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] m11d23:
I've seen some people posted pictures and reviews of screen protectors on Z Flip subreddit.

https://www.reddit.com/r/galaxyzflip/
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] yarnsrj:
Are they offering any freebies/extra incentives? One of my folks I referred got a welcome email yesterday.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] sapps:
My wife received her email last night for the s20+ and is super excited to upgrade from her cracked screen s8+.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
let me know if her code worked. I have not got a response from them yet but mine is not working.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jellybear456:
I ordered mine last week and this is everything they include: 4 months of YouTube Premium, 6 months of Spotify Premium, and a set of AKG N700NC M2 Wireless Headphones.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] klowe07:
I recieved this too S20+ plus headphones.

I still haven't heard anything back or had my S9 deactivated and I am well past the 1 year mark. I emailed when the surveys went out. Does anyone have the updated contact info? my insights app does not have the call customer service option
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] sapps:
No issues with the code.

Only issue I had was my wifi dropped 10 seconds after clicking place order. Had to run a network wire toy laptop to get it to work.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] shah_vm:
i got email too. It says coupon expires on April 1st.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
I can't get a response from them, looks like I'm gonna miss out and I need a phone bad
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] usuki:
I was looking at S20 purchase page and came across buy-back program, detail below from samsung web site.

This is great, if you buy for 50% off and get guaranteed 50% of retail back when you return in 24 months,

"Your 50% guaranteed buy-back program value [$500.00]

Guaranteed buy-back program: Get a credit worth 50% of the retail price of the product you purchase when you return the device in good condition within 24 months.Ψ

https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/buy-back/terms-and-conditions/
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] lolsmileyface13:
Seems like everyone here got a code except me lol.

RIP. actually was kinda hoping for one.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] rbgrbg:
I don't know if you can do that. It says it's not valid with any other promotions or discounts unless it is specifically provided for in the terms. So I don't think you can buy for 50% and get the 50% buyback money. But maybe they didn't account for the Insights program. I didn't get an Insights code so far (not counting on it happening at this point) so I can't try it for myself, but if you did, let us know if it works or not. That would be great for people who got accepted.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] usuki:
So I tried the 50% off code (family member received one) with 5g ultra, if I select the 50% return then it will take off 512gb memory card on product page. At the checkout page where you apply 50% code, it shows $700 after applying the code and total is $700 too.

So I guess, you cant get any freebies come with the phone. I would choose 50% guarantee over an freebies.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] daviddem:
Neither did I

And I chose either S20 or Z flip
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] pre4speed:
My son and I did not get anything as of today. I'm OK with it tho, got a better cheaper device and he's OK with his S10+. I had 2 surveys in from different emails also. Both emails got the second 1 question survey. Nuttin ?*♀️
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] deadhp1:
I received the code for the s20 ultra and mulled it over for a few days.

Well I just pulled the trigger. I'm trading in my old s7 for $200 off, bringing my total with shipping to ~$657.

Not great, but not horrible. I could really use a new phone right now.

I just hope the camera quality at least matches my OG Pixel XL.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
Well, I'm going back and forth with insights about the bad code and I get an email saying we hope you are enjoying your new phone, here are the links to the free Spotify and YouTube. I don't have a phone, pretty sure someone used my code.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] rbgrbg:
I would change my email password if I were you and scan my phone and computer with malwarebytes. If you have an email account that shows login history, check that. Ask samsung if they can give you info about where the phone was sent, if they ever respond to you. I haven't gotten a code so I don't know how complex they are. If it would be something hard to guess with hacking tools, it would seem someone accessed your email.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
That's the weird thing, it is a work email and has tons of security and I just changed my password last week. I honestly think they sent the same code to 2 people. It is not a super complex code but still should not be easy to figure out. No clue, still waiting on a reply.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] m11d23:
I don't think there's any security issue involved. I see this happening every time to at least a few people when they roll out a new study. Most likely just the same code sent out to more than one person by mistake.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] deadhp1:
I'm getting excited, my s20 ultra shipped out and is due to arrive tomorrow.

My cases/screen protectors won't arrive till Monday :o(
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] firefox15:
Whoo! Got my Ultra email today.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] lolsmileyface13:
Just got ultra offer
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] daviddem:
Nothing for me yet?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
Just got my new code!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] dominante58:
got my code today for the ultra. Playing out difference scenarios here in how i would purchase as I have an S10+ I was going to trade in. Currently S10+ is selling around 400 on swappa. I can take the samsung trade in offer and get 600 for it, and end up with an ultra for around 400 out the door. OR I can take the 50% buy back program, take a lower trade in amount of $310, pay around $700 out the door, but be able to get that $700 back within 24 months with the buy back.

Which would you do and why? I was leaning towards the buy back program, but also getting the ultra now for around 400 is a steal as well. Phone depreciation curves tell me that getting $700 in 2 years is amazing also. Would love to get some input from the community on what you think is a better deal. Thanks in advance.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] fcb1:
Is there a way to enroll in the buy back program if you purchased recently?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] dominante58:
Its only applicable if you bought directly from samsung through their website. I read someone online saying that they were automatically enrolled, but havent confirmed that anywhere else- plus if you did a trade in and got a higher value than normal, then you would probably not be eligible for the auto enroll into the program but again I dont know for sure how the retroactiveness works for these orders
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] diggitydogg:
I doubt it’s by mistake. They send out a wave codes to people and if someone doesn’t buy them the code gets recycled to the next wave. The codes don’t actually expire on the date they list in the email. They just want you to buy it by the date in the email. You can even order with the code and cancel your order and it reactivates the code again. The codes are actually good for something like 30 days from when they initially issued them.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] firefox15:
Since I got my Ultra code yesterday too, I also ran the numbers, and I do not believe your numbers are correct. The trade-in value comes off before the 50% code, so any additional trade-in savings has to be cut in half to see what you would actually pay at checkout. In your case, you should have three options that I outline below. Note that I'm assuming a 70% depreciation rate after 24 months which is standard for an Android flagship.

Take the upgraded trade-in credit from Samsung ($600). Pay ($1400 - $600) * 0.5 = $400. Sell Ultra for $1400 * 0.3 = $420 after 24 months. End result: $20 profit.

Take the standard trade-in credit from Samsung ($310). Pay ($1400 - $310) * 0.5 = $545. Trade in Ultra to Samsung after 24 months for $700. End result: $155 profit.

Forgo all trade-in from Samsung. Pay $1400 * 0.5 = $700. Sell S10+ on Swappa for $400 - $50 fees/shipping = $350. Trade in Ultra to Samsung after 24 months for $700. End result: $350 profit.

So basically, they are listed in order of how advantageous they are to you. I would personally sell the phone yourself since the code is applied after the trade-in and therefore really reduces the value. Just my two cents, and it is what I plan on doing with my Note 9.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] dominante58:
Thanks for the breakdown- hadnt considered option 3 so may have to consider that. Weird enough when I try to do option 2 it wont show my phone trade in credit upon checkout- not sure why that is or does that happen after the fact?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] firefox15:
Hmm....yeah, that is odd. Probably some crazy bug on their website. :confused:
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] dominante58:
Yeah looks like it- seems like when you do the buyback program, the instant credit for trade in is not applied. I tried a few different combinations of the deals and thats what i found out. If i dont select the buyback program, then the instant credit shows up just fine on the checkout page.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] deadhp1:
Got my s20 ultra today, I also elected to do a trade in of my old s7.

I was under the impression that I would only get 50% of the trade in value when using the insights code, but it didn't reduce the trade in value. I got the full $200 off for my s7.

If I didn't tend to keep my devices for long periods it probably would of made more sense to do the buyback program. I'm planning on holding onto the s20 ultra for 3 years or so.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] firefox15:
You will get the full trade in value. It's the value of the code that is reduced as it is 50% of what remains after the trade in.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] deadhp1:
Thanks for making it clear! I was way off in my thought process.

It still works out in my favor with the s7 as I don't think I could of sold it for $100. I can buy a new one for $140.

Definitely not worth trading in a higher price device. Seems like selling second hand would get more $ back.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] firefox15:
It looks like this weird glitch is finally fixed. I also noticed they changed a few other typos on some of the pages, so obviously they had a website update of some kind. I was able to get final prices for all three options now.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
Got my S20 Ultra ordered, now to choose a case and get it here quickly. Does the Ultra come with a screen protector already?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] firefox15:
Yes, it is preinstalled.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] iMogul:
I am surprised they don't have the buy back for the Z flip. :(