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[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] killerz298:
I got the invite email from them and said I was interested. I scanned through most of this thread but didn't see a true dissection of the terms and insight app as to EXACTLY what info is collected and if it goes through any type of anonymization when stored on their system. Do they have access to our emails, facebook messages, bank info, etc...
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] sleepwlk78:
From the agreement:

"First, understand what information is being tracked through the Samsung Mobile Insights application:

By participating in this program, you agree to allow Samsung Electronics America, “Samsung”, to access

and retrieve a broad array of data from the use of the device for a period of 6 months. Samsung will

collect and use the following types of data: list of applications installed in the device; the name and

launch periods of the applications; timestamp and duration of the activities; the specifications of your

device, such as what sensors are contained in it and activated; the battery and network performance of

your device; the location of your device via GPS; and other data as determined solely by Samsung.

Please note, Samsung will not monitor any application content nor listen or record any phone calls."
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] yarnsrj:
Be patient. Just as Sleepwlk78 said it can take a while. It was well over a year and a half before I got the survey. I had just missed the last one and they said at that time they were out of inventory and world contact for the next one, which I got several weeks ago. My Note 5 is in the mail on its way to me.

from "Ms Note 3"
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] killerz298:
"and other data as determined solely by Samsung" sounds kind of ominous but as long as they just mean WHAT is being done with the phone and no content like it says in the next line, it sounds like a really good deal to me. I have Google location tracking on anyway so it isn't like SOMEONE doesn't know where I am at all times anyway lol
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] lwang9:
I got the invitation too, just sent a quick reply and see what it is going on.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] ElectroPlayer:
Did you send it today? If so it is too late as the deadline was the 24th
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Entew:
I received the S6 Edge + this afternoon. The box is sealed in original retail packaging, and all accessories are included. Very nice for just 6 months of Samsung Insights app usage.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] cheetablaze:
Dang it's been 2 months since I've received an invitation. None of my referrals have seen anything also... Super frustrating!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Olvis3:
I received an invitation on the 20th of july and replied same day. I havent received anything back. How long does it take to usually get a response from them?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] leyvatron:
2 weeks from what I have read in the previous posts.

I received an email July 20th and replied the same day.

Hopefully I can get into the Test Drive program through invitation or referral. :fingers-crossed:
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] ElectroPlayer:
Yeah I'm overdue for a new phone right now, I still have the S5
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] FiendFyre:
Just received my phone, S6 Edge+ 32gb, in original packaging and everything. This phone heats up a ton, like the metal is almost too hot to touch. Anyone else have this issue?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] cheetablaze:
Mine gets warm all the time, just set it on a pile of ice.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Root-Maniac:
Got my s6 edge + 64gb year phone was hot during setup but since everything has settled it seems to be fine
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] FiendFyre:
Yeah that's the same issue I had, now the phone has settled and it's perfect. During setup though I thought something was wrong because I couldn't hold the phone for very long with how hot it got.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] leyvatron:
Anybody with a reference name would be amazing!!!!

Thank you.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] MCarbo:
Received my S7 yesterday. Wife received an S6 Edge +.

Quick question for this cell phone dinosaur: some recommendations for ways to streamline and improve performance and battery life for both these models? I know they can't be rooted, and that's fine. But there is so much crap running on these phones that I will never use. If I can turn off or delete some of it that would be cool.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] cheetablaze:
Settings will let disable most of it.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] leyvatron:
Go into settings > storage > apps > go into the apps you want to disable > click on the blue i on the top right corner > and a disable/ force close should come up.

Allow your battery to settle for a few days before you start disabling apps.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] FiendFyre:
Anyone rooting their phone? I know it says that's against the terms, but people have done it before. Also the ads are driving me insane.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] runtohell121:
Someone on Slickdeals that posted about this program says they are getting a Galaxy Note 7 on Sprint... Anyone else got that phone? I'm still waiting to hear back from Samsung after replying to the invitation email they sent on the 20th of July.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] cheetablaze:
I just realized that my six months is done in less than 2 weeks. People that had luck getting another phone right after the six months was up. Should I contact them, will they send me an email to deactivate the Insights program? Definitely needing some assistance with this. I want a chance to do another survey.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] ElectroPlayer:
Why are you asking for a reference?

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Yeah hopefully next week they send a survey link
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] yarnsrj:
Got my Note 5 and I had WiFi hooked up, logged into my google account, and all my backed up apps from the cloud installed on my device. Coupled with setup and having service switched over, the phone did get extremely hot. But as everyone else is attesting to, All is well now.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Saketh123:
2 - 3 days after you de-activate the insights app on your phone, you will receive another survey.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Saketh123:
If you wish to lose your phone and get into legal trouble then go ahead. Please follow the terms and conditions provided by Samsung if you want the phone. :p:good:
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] FiendFyre:
There would be no legal trouble. The worst that could happen is they request the phone back if they think rooting is really an issue. All I asked was if anyone else was going to go ahead and root their phone. The S7 now has root available and the S6 Edge+ does as well.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Saketh123:
Eh don't take any risk bro. Just use it for 6 months and do anything with it. Lol :laugh:
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] joshua14:
During the initial setup process it gets hot. Then only during heavy game usage or when outside in the heat.

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I'm pretty sure the latest versions of the app check for root. Easy way to get booted. At least wait until the 6 months is up and you get the app deactivate code from them.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] FiendFyre:
Yeah I realized as much for the heating issue. As for the app, I took a quick look though the code (decompiled it) and I didn't see anything pertaining to root, but I could have missed something. I guess I'll deal for now.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] pre4speed:
Not true. Took 7 months for me last time, PLUS an email to ask about joining again before I got any response.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] madmike413:
Looking for a referral just heard about this in the ringplus forums anyone wanna PM one?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] dwon80:
I received the email and sent a reply. Waiting for the survey.

Question, if I received the email from Samsung without requesting it do I still need to get a referral?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] spatadia14:
You do not if they are the ones that sent you an email.

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For the ones that have gotten a Galaxy S7, what carrier did you guys pick?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] DoMoveAction:
Hi everyone! Can someone please PM me a referral? I'm a newbie and am interested in trying out this program. Thank you!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Root-Maniac:
Had anybody rooted? I know the rules... blah blah blahh.. just curious...
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] ElectroPlayer:
Those who received a survey email in the past, was the email sent in the morning or in the evening, or night?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] FiendFyre:
I was just trying to find that out too. I'm very tempted because ads are so annoying, and there's a few other things that'd be nice to get (Viper audio, etc.).
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] pre4speed:
I did last year on the S5 I received, never had a problem. BUT I noticed on the S6 I currently have that the app is COMPLETELY different, so I'm betting it now checks for root. Not like there is root for the big blue S6 anyway. That's ok, 2 1/2 more weeks and it's mine to do as I please (cough eBay cough)

EDIT: if you do root, don't bother with root cloak. It blocks the app from working and I got a message from them saying they weren't receiving any data. Also, don't be surprised if they tell you to return the phone if they detect root.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] captivated1971:
I would really like a referral name please.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] FiendFyre:
Yeah at this point I don't think I will root it. Not worth it. I still have my old phone which is rooted, so if I need to do something that requires root I can use that. I'll deal with ads for now.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] deltagod:
Got my invitation on July 20th, I responded and got survey link this morning (in the last hour).

Crossing my fingers...
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] pushlatency:
I just received my link to the new survey - I need a referral name of course. Can a current participant please PM their name? Many thanks!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] deltagod:
I would assume that only applies if someone referred you. Since I got my survey invitation by participating in the Test Drive program, I selected N/A.

If someone referred you to get the survey link, you'd have their name already.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] pushlatency:
Hmm...I'll have to go back and look at the Survey again, I didn't see an option to select "N/A", just a text box to enter your referral' name.

I participated in the Test Drive program as well and I'm pretty sure that's how I ended up on the Samsung Insights list.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] gmyours:
Just received my survey! Can someone pm me a referral name? Would be happy to pay it forward.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] xmadsox10:
Is anybody able to please PM their name to use as a referral? I would greatly appreciate it :)
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] fishy631:
Hello, I don't know if anyone's been having luck at this, but if someone could PM me a referral name I would be eternally grateful :)
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jellybear456:
I also participated in the Test Drive Program, which may have been where I received my invite...I selected "N/A". Now fingers crossed for a Note 7:good::D
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] dwon80:
Still waiting for that survey. Does anyone know if its released in stages?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] KryogenikX:
Just received my survey! I need a referral name please.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] phishfleck:
If anyone is able to PM me a referral name, I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks in advance.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] killerz298:
You think it is better to put N/A or put a name?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Dartmouth:
I just got my invite, would anyone please be so kind as to provide me with a referral name? Thank you!

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[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] cheetablaze:
Dang Y'all, so many invites. Where the hell is mine lol
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] foldpages:
I'm waiting for my email too ... lol
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] runtohell121:
Wow... I still haven't receive the survey yet. Responded within 2 or 3 hours of receiving the invitation on July 20th. Not sure if people are receiving surveys related to that invitation...
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] spatadia14:
My sister got a survey back and she wasn't even invited' she had just emailed them. I on the other hand who was invited' haven't got one.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
My wife just got the Survey, Fingers crossed!!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] spatadia14:
It's weird how all the invitations aren't getting a survey yet but the rest of everyone is who needs a referral lol
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] bworthy89:
I was invited and still haven't gotten one either
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Dartmouth:
Still looking for that referral, if someone could PM me a name, it would be much appreciated! Thank you!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] runtohell121:
I guess I am also looking for a referral since I didn't get any emails today... I'll email them telling I'm interested in joining... So maybe I will need a referral whenever I receive a possible reply from them..
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] joshua14:
If you received a survey without putting a referral name in the request to participate then a referral is not needed. On the first page it mentions a referral you can select N/A in the drop down. If you select that you were referred then went to the next page it requires a name of the referral albeit a Samsung employee or previous participant. Once you advanced to a next page of the survey there is no going back. But you can leave the survey and pick up where you left off by hitting the link again if you didn't finish. Once survey is finished link is no longer active. Really at this point in the program I don't think referrals are needed anymore. Out of 8 requesting emails with no referral mentioned I received 5 surveys but only got accepted to 2. I only have 2 active lines so I'm on hold until the next rounds in 6 months.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] FuMMoD:
I received my survey email. Can someone please confirm if they need a referral name. Have previous users just put N/A and received phones? Unfortunately I hit referral due to my excitement, now I'm stuck on the screen where I have to put in a referral name.

Thank you!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Yakuzahi:
Does the phone come with data plan like the Samsung test drive?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] ElectroPlayer:
No you have to get one or use your current plan
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] runtohell121:
Just wondering... if you select Sprint as a carrier, will they give you a Sprint phone? And would that work with RingPlus? I have 2 lines, one on AT&T and one on RingPlus, but the one on AT&T is my main line basically and is attached to my iPhone and iMessage which I need... The RingPlus line is extra. So I'm am sort of looking for a phone to work with RingPlus if I get selected for the Insight Program. I guess if I select AT&T/T-Mobile, I can always get a prepaid SIM.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jellybear456:
I would assume so. Considering one of the S7's was "(Sprint Only)", i would think that the Note 7 and other S7 would be compatible with the carrier you selected in that box. But from what I can tell, RingPlus will work with Sprint.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] power_book:
I am still waiting for suvey email. I replied on July 20th.

I hope you get one for RP.

There are some posts about using RP with Sprint (insight program) S7.

https://social.ringplus.net/discussion/5818/sprint-s7-edge-compatibility#latest
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] mike.o84:
I just received a survey invite for the Note 7, S7 and S7 edge. Hoping for the best, but I hate the waiting game....
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Route66-:
Hopefully there's more surveys coming out. I replied within minutes to getting the email on the 20th and nothing yet. :(
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] mike.o84:
That's exactly what I did when I saw it in my email.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] samccfl99:
A MIRACLE?

I got one at 9:35 am today with the survey link, saw it a bit ago. It was on another of my emails my phone does not monitor. It said to have it submitted by 6 PM, and of course I just submitted it and I just got back the confirmation response that they got it. I requested a survey link on 07/22 in case anyone wanted to know. Looks like they are getting ready to roll some phones out next week, as is their usual pattern. GOOD LUCK TO US ALL.

I do not hold much hope since I got passed up in May. I think they give these phones to the younger people. Again I still did not lie about my age and answered all the questions as a proper 60 year old should...LOL.

The selection was either Note7 or S7 (it says the S7E was only available in the Sprint model). So I thought about it and put the Note7 as primary choice. I have a wonderful G900A-ATT-S5 (of course except for the fact that the BL is locked), but I really would like my next phone to have a bigger than 5.1" screen. Also I really wanted a T-Mobile version. I can't even lie about that...LOL.

Whatever, if I get it, it will be almost intolerable to run UNrooted Stock piece of crap OS...LOL. But I probably do not need to worry and would be surprised (and I guess Ecstatic) if they picked me.

FREE IS FREE...IN SIX MONTHS...AND THEN IT GOES UP FOR SALE TO GET A TOTALLY UNLOCKED PHONE...LOL

I WILL MISS MY ROOTED CUSTOM ROM...SCREENSHOT ATTACHED...:crying::laugh::D

But I don't got such good luck...LOL

PS, IF I EVER GET ONE, I WILL BE GIVING OUT A COUPLE OF REFERRALS. IT IS ONLY FAIR...
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jellybear456:
Just got an email thanking me for answering the survey... "Thank you for taking the time to complete the Samsung Mobile Insights program survey. Your responses are being assessed by our team to ensure you are a match for the program. The review process takes a few weeks due to limited inventory and high participation response.

If you are selected to be a participant, you will receive an acceptance email directly from our Mobile Insights team and when to expect delivery of your new smartphone. Please note, completion of the survey is not a guarantee of participation.

Thank you,

Samsung Telecommunications America"

Anyone with previous device Insights experience know how long it takes to know whether or not we were selected?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Route66-:
I've read others say it's a month from completing the survey until phone ships
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] hvtoan:
Are there more surveys sending out? I know today is deadline but I haven't received mine yet.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] mike.o84:
Yeah, I received mine at 830am
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] killerz298:
Yeah sucks for me. I emailed promptly on 7/20 but got nothing here yet.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Route66-:
I did the test drive program, that's how I'm assuming I got added to the insights program. Got an email on the 20th asking if I was interested in joining the insights program. I replied within minutes of getting the email but no survey yet. :(
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] mike.o84:
From what I understand, it's all very random...
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] runtohell121:
Yeah... I'm losing hope on receiving my survey from them. Replied within 10 minute of receiving the email on July 20th, but nothing from them yet...
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] yarnsrj:
If you folks were offered and selected the Note 7 as a 1st choice, then that could be why you haven't heard back as of yet. Because they may not physically have the inventory yet to ship.

Ms Note 5 on Tapatalk
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] mike.o84:
I did choose that as mine, and the S7 Edge as second. However, i figured if I'm going to try and get a free phone, might as well try for what I really want. If not, I still have my Note 5.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Route66-:
Definitely seems random. My wife got the same email and replied also so hopefully one of the two of us get picked for the survey at least.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] samccfl99:
FYI, As I said before, my survey link email came yesterday morning and it said it needed to be responded to by 6 pm. Knowing the pattern of Insights (from observation in this thread), there probably will not be any more survey links being sent out again until next month. They should be sending the emails out sometime next week to those they choose. This is how it has been happening the last several cycles and you can go back in the thread and check for yourselves. They will send ALL the emails out on one day, so if you see people here saying they were chosen to get a phone and you did not get an email that day, then they have passed you up. I do not know their criteria for choosing, but I think they like to give it to the younger people (BOOOOOO....LOL). They have given out phones this year on 02/11, 03/23, 04/21, 05/03, 06/? and 07/10. It also seems they keep you on file, or used to. I have seen people in here say their survey was accepted 6 months or more before they got the phone confirmation out of the blue.

I think I made a mistake. I put the Note7 on top. I should have put the S7 on top (S7E only option for those on Sprint) and the Note7 as second. I had a N4 for a week, but did not like it and the other day I met someone with a N5 and it was much lighter. I hope so. A note is pretty big and wide. I really wanted a S7 Edge. Oh well, probably not going to get selected again anyway...LOLOLOL.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jellybear456:
I selected the Note 7 as my 1st choice and I have completed the survey and received an email telling me to wait and see if I qualify- If i do, they will reach out to me with details on the phone and shipping.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] yarnsrj:
Does Samsung insights require location enabled because I turn it off but when I check my phone again it's enabled.

Ms Note 5 on Tapatalk
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] samccfl99:
Yes, that IS the way it works...Good luck!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] joshua14:
Yes, it requires location services.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] rrivera117:
I know rooting/ROMS are not allowed. Is there any rule on changing the launcher? Google now, nova etc...
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] cheetablaze:
Anything that doesn't require root access is good lol
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
I run have run Nova on the past 3 devices from them, zero issues.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] rrivera117:
3 devices? so you haven't paid for a phone for the last couple of years huh :laugh:
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] mike.o84:
That's pretty lucky / awesome
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] rthmn3021:
Haha--do you have any tips on how to keep getting surveys if you already got one phone? (Keep using the phone after 6 months? Don't ask for deactivation code? etc.)
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] yarnsrj:
[quote name="1Zero3forlife" post=68058121]I run have run Nova on the past 3 devices from them, zero issues.<br />

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Haha--do you have any tips on how to keep getting surveys if you already got one phone? (Keep using the phone after 6 months? Don't ask for deactivation code? etc.)

Yes, Do tell!

Ms Note 5 on Tapatalk
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
Haha--do you have any tips on how to keep getting surveys if you already got one phone? (Keep using the phone after 6 months? Don't ask for deactivation code? etc.)

Yes, Do tell!

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I keep the app on my phone to 6 months to the day and when I send them and email I ask to rejoin. I have I only got once before they immediately sent me another phone, the next time it didnt work so I randomly sent them another email and got another survey and accepted. I have also got a tablet and a gear fit watch. My wife just got a survey a few days ago, so maybe 4.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] h3nryh0ng:
can someone pm me a referral in case i get in :good:
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] joshua14:
Anyone with an s7 or note 7 use Samsung pay b4 august 31st and get a $20 prepaid visa.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] 1Zero3forlife:
I got a $20 best buy card