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[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] mike.o84:
Yeah, it's a bummer, but I won't lose any sleep. Just hope for the next chance if and when it comes. Can't gripe over not getting a free phone since I'm not out any money.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
Well, I got lucky today and got chosen to get the new Google Pixel XL for a review. Woot! And no, I cannot get anyone else in, I have been in a certain tech network for about a year and they only ask people that put good reviews on their website.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] mike.o84:
That's awesome man. Congrats!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] yarnsrj:
My thoughts exactly!

sent from Ms Note 5
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] exhibit_II_user:
Congratulations!! That's really awesome :) Enjoy!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] pre4speed:
I will say this for LG phones and end it there cuz this thread isn't really about this lol. LG goes down in price faster than Samsung. Kinda like the resale value in Honda vs Kia. Honda holds resale value way better than Kia, so LG V20 will fall in price faster than the Sammy you're keeping an eye on.

Back to our regularly scheduled program. Lol
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] bestlands:
I got the exact same response from them, I was asking if they had an S7 edge on ATT
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jellybear456:
Nice man! Let me know how it is, or send me your review I guess haha. I saw that ATT is supposed to offer the pixel phones at the beginning of November and was thinking of getting that or the V20. So I'd like any insight you may have on the pixel XL! Congrats again:svetius:
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
Thanks sir. Yes, I will post some pics and info on how I like it once I recieve it.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] nemo3:
I just received a Sprint S7 32GB with the insight program and was hoping to use it with Ringplus. I ran the IMEI number through the BYOD checker per instructions and I get this message:

This device is currently in use but can still be activated.

Any idea of what I should do to activate it with Ringplus? Has anyone received the same message and was able to use it with Ringplus?

Sorry if this is something covered elsewhere. I searched but didn't find anything and I'll admit not having read all 202 pages of this thread!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
Its an activated but open IMEI through Samsung. Samsung owns the phone until you complete the 6 months and then they put the phone into your name or open the IMEI as consumer. Just get it activated and enjoy.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] nemo3:
That's good to know. Thanks for the reply.

Can I use the SIM card that came with it or do I need another one? The email I received said I need to get another one, but I fail to understand why.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
You have to get the SIM from the carrier you plan to use, simple as that. They have their own info on them.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] nemo3:
Ringplus uses Sprint SIMs. The phone came with a Sprint SIM in it.

Anyway, I am not able to activate it. I am told it is already activated with another carrier. The email I got said that the phone was not active, so that's a bit puzzling. This is the error message I get:

There was a problem swapping your device.

If this new device is currently active on any carrier, it must be deactivated before swapping into your account.

BTW, I called Spring to have it Domestic SIM unlocked and was told they can't do it and to call Samsung
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
Do you have an active sim from ring plus now? You should be able to just put it in. I use a cricket sim on a ATT insight phone whitout issue.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] nemo3:
I do but it's a different size. I have micro, the s7 takes nano. I do not exactly understand the relationship between phone, SIM and MEID. I am not sure that the SIM is the problem though. It fails the MEID test at Ting and Ringplus, without entering anything about the SIM card. So I would guess it's something related to the phone itself, not the SIM card. Am I correct?

In any case, I plan to go to the Sprint store to get a new SIM as soon as I have a chance. Unfortunately it's far from my house.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
Well, you have 5 days to get it activated, if not by then, it will be locked and you have to send it back to samsung. It sounds like you got a refurbished phone and samsung did not unlock it. You could try calling them and tell them it needs to be unlocked from a sprint account.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] nemo3:
I did call Samsung Insight and they are aware of the problem. They said they never heard anything like this and will look into it. I haven't heard back yet, but they said it may not be until Monday.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] scorpio_bpl86:
anyone here unlocked their T-mobile galaxy phone they got from samsung insights through T-mobile ?

when i call them to unlock ( after completing my 6 month term with samsung ) and give them my IMEI they would just return back with an answer saying after checking the IMEI it shows that your phone is not a T-mobile phone

also no luck trying the unlock app on the phone
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] spatadia14:
What number are you calling Samsung insights at?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
I ended up using adb and pushing an update through my last phone which cleared it all off. My wife still uses it 6 months later with no issue from sammy.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] nemo3:
Just an update: Samsung is replacing mine with one with a clear MEID
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
Cool.

And also, my Pixel XL comes today, shipping was delayed 4 days, so excited.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
Guys, I'm in love with the Pixel XL. It is so much smoother than the note 5. I gave my wife the note within minutes and said have fun, I'll take the Pixel. The camera is amazing, way better than the note. Also, the predictable text is much better, the keyboard is just awesome. Google outdid themselves on this phone.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] sleepwlk78:
Glad you're having fun with it. My s7 edge agreement just ended with insights and I'm debating on selling it to put towards the pixel xl.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jellybear456:
Damn really? Since I'll no longer be getting a note 7 through the insights program I'm debating on just upgrading to the v20 or Pixel XL....
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
Yes, I really like this phone. I don't even care about rooting it or changing anything. Nougat is damn near perfect.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jellybear456:
Might need to head to the Verizon store to check it out.. I've ALWAYS wanted a "nexus" phone. Is the ever so slightly smaller screen much of a difference? I mean I know 5.7 to 5.5 is nothing but I always enjoyed the biggest screen possible. But if it's as great as you and every other review says, it won't matter haha.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
I went from a Nexus 6 to a Note 5 and now the Pixel XL. The N6 was the best screen size, the note 5 was nice. The Pixel, even being smaller and having the keys on the screen is actually perfect. I can actually full time one hand this phone and the 4k quality is amazing.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jellybear456:
Hmm.. You're making quite the strong argument for this phone haha. I'm going to do some more research and keep you updated on my decision:svetius: thanks for the info!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] hvtoan:
Did anyone receive surveys for other Samsung devices like watch or tablet during the 6 month program?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] mike.o84:
I have a tablet they gave me back in May. A tab s2 9.7
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] hvtoan:
Did you receive the survey by email?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] mike.o84:
Yes. They sent me the survey link out of the blue. Before that, I never heard of this program.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] captivated1971:
How much for the s7?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jellybear456:
Just got an email from them apologizing for the note 7 recall and they offered me a GS7 Edge if I was still interested. Too bad I just got a V20 yesterday..
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Jseph:
Congrats on the V20! If you don't mind me asking, how do you like it so far? I'm on the fence with the V20 and Pixel.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jellybear456:
Thanks! Even though I've only had it for a little overa full day, I can say I'm thoroughly impressed! There was no reduction in screen size (coming from a note 5 so both were 5.7). In fact, there was even an increase in screen size with the second panel which is surprisingly useful. I thought it would be just a gimmick type feature but it really does make a lot of sense. The phone is easy to operate with one hand in my opinion, and the build is beautiful. It's so nice having a removable battery and micro SD slot again. I even missed the IR blaster that it has.

All in all, with my limited time with the phone, I really do enjoy it so far. It performs well and is all around great. I was between the Pixel XL and the V20, but being I have AT&T the only way to get a pixel was to buy or finance through Google, so I decided to just use my Next upgrade for the V20 and am pleased so far.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] pre4speed:
Any root for it yet? What about unlockable bootloader? I really want one but those 2 things are a must have for me and I know big blue likes to keep their phones theirs by locking them down tighter than a virgin. If I'm making a mortgage payment for a phone, it's gonna be MINE.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jellybear456:
Actually, bootloader unlock and root has been achieved on the TMO variant of the V20 already, nothing on any other variants as far as I know. But maybe some of those methods and the dirty cow exploit can change that for us. The phone just came out, so a little more time and development could pick up for the other variants. I completely agree with you, I miss root so much from not being able to have it on the Note 5. Hopefully someone figures something out.

I have to say though, LGs UI isn't all that bad and Nougat is amazing. Enjoying it stock so far, but root would make this phone magnificent.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] LouCap:
Almost done

Well, I'm in my final week with Insights, and while it's been fun, I'm looking forward to getting back to my Nexus 6P, or maybe a Pixel XL. The Note 5 is a fine phone, but I find myself playing around with that Nexus every chance I get. Back when I bought the 6P I went through a serious debate on which phone to buy, the Note or the 6P. After 6 months with a Samsung, I now know for certain that I'm not a fan of Touchwiz. I think the only reason I stuck with the program was so I could sell the Note 5 when I was done and use the money to fund something new. Looks like I'll be selling the 6P AND the Note 5 and buying a 128gb Pixel XL. I'm going to swing by a Verizon store and check out a Pixel before I make my final decision.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] ekim628:
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I received the apology letter from the Insights team, now im in dilema if I should go with Pixel XL or go with the S7 Edge. If i go through my Verizon business account, i can get a Pixel XL for $319 + tax but honestly, i dont think its worth that much. Maybe i should just go for the free S7 Edge although it wasnt my first choice. I was really excited for the Note 7 :rolleyes:
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] LouCap:
That's a tough choice, but it all comes down to the features you want and $$$. If you want frequent and early updates, go with the Pixel. But, if you're cool with Touchwiz and can get a free phone with an awesome camera, go S7.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
My wife said she would take a S7
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] spatadia14:
I was also offered a S7 Edge instead of the Note7 for the trouble through the Insights program.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] hvtoan:
I bet i"ll wait for the S8
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] cheetablaze:
Looks like Samsung Insights is currently out of stock of their phones/tablets. Post when and if you get a new survey!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] lordmorphous:
What makes you say this? I got an email from them last weekend essentially asking if I would be ok with a gold S7 Edge, since the Note 7 tanked. I replied that I would be and am waiting to hear if I was selected.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Klown80:
My 6 months with the s6 edge + is up as of today. What's the best way to go about trying to stay in the program for their next round? Should I email and ask for deactivation code and ask to rejoin the program in a separate email or will future surveys pop up in the survey section of the mobile insights app if I leave it activated? I don't want to ask for the code if that ends my participation in the program and I have checked the mobile insights app on a regular basis throughout the 6 months and never saw any surveys pop up, I thought maybe that was for future offers if I leave the app on the phone?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] cheetablaze:
I did 6 Months + another 3 months with insights and was guaranteed a new phone. I just deactivated my SGS 6 insights app and their email stated they was currently out of inventory. You were guaranteed something prior to my email, so they probably ran out with this last out going batch.

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[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] samccfl99:
I'll take it for 6 months if you do not want it...LOL. If only...
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Klown80:
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IF your 6 Months is done then send the email asking to deactivate the app, however you want to stay with this program. I did and they asked that I do an extra 3 months. They will return your email within a couple days. I believe your insights has to be off before you can get a new survey "in theory".[/QUOTE]

Thank you for the info, much appreciated!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] MCarbo:
I received a survey on my Tab2 a few weeks ago. It doesn't seem to make any sense. It's title is 54-Workshop Conducted Survey. The survey pertains to a workshop that I supposedly sponsored. I have no idea why I received this and what I'm supposed to do with it. . .since I haven't participated in any workshops. Anyone else get something like this? :confused:
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] mike.o84:
Same here. No clue why or what to do with it.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] MCarbo:
By the way, does Samsung alert us when the 6 month mark has passed? Or is there info in the app itself that tells us? I probably should have noted the start date, but I didn't.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] mike.o84:
I searched my email for when they sent my tablet out. Based it off that email...
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] pappy53:
I just ordered the S7 Edge AT&T through the Insights program. I am actually on Consumer Cellular, which operates on AT&T's network. Should this phone work when I put in my sim card?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] kmfdmpig:
If it's the same network it should work, I believe.

Did they ship the phone to you already? I was transitioned from the Note 7 study to the Edge 7 study on 11/5, but have not heard anything since then. Were you in the same boat? Did they follow up since then?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] pappy53:
I was on the Note 7 program initially, but like you, I got a message about a S7 or S7 Edge earlier this month. I got a email invite today, with ordering instructions and a code to put in to make the cost $0.00. I placed the order, and got an order confirmation number. I called tonight to check the order status, and the lady said that they had been out of stock, but were supposed to replenish today. She said that it might ship this weekend, and I would get a tracking number by email when it shipped. I ordered the Gold 32gb AT&T S7 Edge.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] lordmorphous:
Same thing with me... Was on Note 7, got an email 11/5 about a gold S7 Edge. I responded, saying that would be acceptable and haven't heard back. I'll stay optimistic for another week or so, but looks like I was skipped for this round. Guess I'll have to try again later.

Seems like it works different than when I got my S5 a couple years ago. There was no ordering and using a code. They simply shipped it and sent me the tracking number.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] pappy53:
Got my tracking number! Arriving Tuesday.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Blackiedamus:
I got an email yesterday telling me they ran out of the S7E and they could do the S7 instead. Gonna write and ask if they have a timeframe of receiving more of the Edge back in stock or just hold off 'til the S8.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] kmfdmpig:
I wonder if it's based on carrier? I'm on Verizon and am in the same situation as you. Maybe they sent out AT+T ones first?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] pappy53:
It is coming with a free 256gb sd card. Nice.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] lordmorphous:
I'm on AT&T
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] kmfdmpig:
Shoot. I hope we weren't passed over this time.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] lordmorphous:
Congratulations
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] theshopach:
I got selected from the Note 7 group to get the S7 Edge (I have AT&T btw), which is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow. My question is, had anyone else that's been selected received the instructions for the Insights app? They said they'd be emailing us in a few days with instructions and I haven't heard from them. Not sure what to expect with it being the week of Thanksgiving, I just know I read we have 72 hours (I believe) to activate it or we'll be asked to return it.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] pre4speed:
Info will arrive in the box. It'll have your activation code and instructions. I used that paper to write the date I started the program and date it ended and put on my fridge.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] pappy53:
Rep from the program told me on the phone this morning that I could upgrade to a newer phone at the end of 6 months, as long as I have followed the program rules. I would also get to keep this phone. I guess the program would start over with the new phone. Maybe a Note 8 by then?:)
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Klown80:
My 6 months ended Nov 13th, I sent them an email asking for deactivation code and asked about staying in the program. They emailed back simply asking for my IMEI number, I gave it to them, then they sent me deactivation instructions. I then replied back once more inquiring about my second question, I guess I am still waiting lol.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] pappy53:
By phone: 1-866-303-2696

I hope this helps.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] pappy53:
Got mine today, and no instructions were with it.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] sapps:
I'm in the same boat as you. Mine ended October 19. I sent the same email and only got the deactivation code with no mention of a new survey.

This was my 3rd device, first 2 I got immediate surveys after the deactivation email.

I called the number that pappy supplied and the guy who answered said that there were no programs available at the moment.

I do have to say, he fumbled for his words a lot and just sounded real sketchy. Hopefully, I'm just reading into it.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] mike.o84:
I want to say part of, if not all, the instructions were in the confirmation email. Prior to the FedEx shipping info email.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] pappy53:
Got an email about 10 minutes ago with instructions.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] theshopach:
Did they send it to the same email as all their other communications? I've yet to hear from them and according to the welcome email that Insights email account is "unmonitored".
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] pappy53:
Yes, the same one.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] spatadia14:
It seems that everyone who got a S7E or S7 has been on At&t. Maybe Sprint and Verizon coming up in the next rounds?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
My wife got the email and she is on ATT and did not get lucky.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] kmfdmpig:
Got another email yesterday

I was in the Note 7 group, then got an email on 11/05 about switching to the S7 Edge group. Last night I got an email that mentioned stock was low and asking if I'd be OK switching to the S7 Study.

That's on Verizon.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] sapps:
Hey bud, long time no see. I've basically been out of xda since getting the s6edge from insights. No root so no development so nothing to do.

I'm so hoping to get another invite from them.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] spatadia14:
I opted in the Sprint S7 Edge and I still haven't even got the low stock email.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] ztw2002:
I opted for T Mobile and I got nothing so far.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Khmerboy100:
I sent an email asking from an explanation. I was also about to get the note 7. "Sorry about the long waiting. We are still finalizing the list due to the low inventory. If you are selected, you will receive an email from us. Once again, we apologize the late response."
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] lordmorphous:
I emailed them and never got a response at all.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] mike.o84:
Same here. Been over a month ago I think
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] lovemankoo:
Please share the Email address for Samsung Insight Program. Thank you in Advance!!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
What's up sapps! Yeah, I had the note 5, that just ended but I can't get an email from them for the code to deactivate it. I passed it onto my wife for now, I got a Pixel XL for free from Google for my review on a few sites.

Good luck on getting an invite.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] sapps:
Someone posted a phone number a few posts back. Why not give them a call? One of the questions he asked me was if I received the code to unlock the insights app.

What did you do for Google to get a pixel? Something others could do?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
I may have to call them. As for the Pixel XL, it was all luck that I got into an invite only tech program and get lots of free products for review. I just got the new Ninja coffee machine, Bose SoundLink 300 and accustimass sub, EA9500 Linksys router and other stuff.

There is no way to even recommend people, it is invite only.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] sapps:
That is awesome. Congratulations.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] kmfdmpig:
Just got my invite for the S7 study

Like many of you I was in the Note 7 study and on the verge of receiving a Note 7 when the recall happened. Then they asked if I would participate in the S7 Edge study (I said yes). Then they mentioned that they ran out of stock for that and asked if I'd be interested in the S7 study (I said yes). Late last night they sent the invite email with a code to order the phone for free. It will come with the Gear VR. Looking forward to it.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] michaelgcarro:
Just curious, what website do they have you order the phone from? Samsung's website? The carrier's website?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] kmfdmpig:
They had me order through the Samsung site:

http://www.samsung.com/us/explore/galaxy-s7-features-and-specs/

They give a promo code so that if you order the right phone (storage/carrier/color) then it will make it free.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] michaelgcarro:
That's pretty cool. I was in the Note 7 study back a few months ago but never got to the second stage. Hopefully they send out another round of surveys once they're back on their feet.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] kmfdmpig:
I'm rooting for you. They did mention that both the S7 Edge and S7 supplies were very limited (hence the limitation of gold color only). I suspect that when the S8 comes out they'll again ramp up.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] michaelgcarro:
Thanks! I wouldn't be surprised if they had another study with more S7s once they increase their stock. I think people were still receiving S6/S6 Edges pretty recently. I'll be happy with anything, although gold would certainly be my last pick!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] pre4speed:
Find that interesting that you guys were told to order via that website. Wonder if that's how they will continue the program in the future. That would be awesome since you can order the unlocked version also.