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[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] dlads:
Is this US only? I only ask as i have a friend who bought his direct from HTC and a gift would be nice.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Lasacv:
Read this https://www.androidportal.com/2016/11/12/htc-bolt/

i the important for the est phone no ?
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Willy_P:
I ordered the phone on launch day and I received the email last night after the phone was delivered. I doubt that it will be the Ice View Case or hi-fi earbuds, but it could be a TPU case.

I think I'm really going to like this phone but I felt the Sense grid was too large so I installed Nova Prime.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] eneka:
nope. unfortunatly US phones almost never gets earbuds except for iPhones
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] tbalden:
Have you tried it? I have Taiwanese64gb with earbuds from EU importer / retailer, but didn't try. I always use large aptx Bluetooth headphones.

Is it really good? What's this Hi res thing they say? I can hardly imagine anything new in normal earbuds technology
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] leech90:
I'm assuming its the ice cover since i preorder the phone and the cover together. I got my phone yesterday and never got any news about the case.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Haldi4803:
The Audio Output on the 10 is that awesome that even Bad earphones Sound really great.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] DrBrick:
For the M9 launch issues, they gave out a code for a 25% discount off one accessory.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] kasirkin29:
I pre ordered mine on the 13th of April and received the phone today but I have not received this free gift email. I'm wondering if I am going to have to call them.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] dems86:
Phone arrived today, email arrived a few hours before the phone did
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] markwebb:
I got my phone today and immediately got the email as well.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] FreydNot:
I also ordered the Ice View case along with the phone. The phone arrived today but no case in the box. I called HTC customer service and they didn't have much info to tell. The case hasn't ship (I knew this already). They don't have any cases in stock and they do not have any ETA.

Did they charge your card for both the case and the phone? I ordered with a company card so I don't have access to the account to look up the charge.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] earazi:
I wonder if the UK will receive a free gift, we're still waiting for the phones first though.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] princeplanet:
I got the VZW version from HTC. As of this writing, no free gift for me.

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[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] leech90:
No I didnt get charge for the case yet. So thats a plus for the time being.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] jonman11:
I ordered on the 18th, and it's shipped, supposed to be delivered this Monday, but as of now I have not received an email from HTC.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] friendly.stranger:
I got this email. I think they are only sending this email to returning Customers. I have been with HTC since Desire HD. Love their phones.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] droidiac13:
I've been away from HTC for a few years and received it.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrisfales:
Got my phone yesterday and loving it. Selfishly, I'd like to get this thank you email. Interested to see what's coming.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] friendly.stranger:
Interesting!
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] DrBrick:
It was moved automagically into my junk folder so check there if you are expecting the email and haven't seen it yet.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrisfales:
And there it was. Thanks!
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] mariuscm:
I ordered on the 13th at 3am and got the thank you email.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Heisenberg420:
I ordered on the 25th and never got one.. Checked spam folder nothing :(
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] aknotts415:
Nothing, ordered on May 4th
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] goodtimes50:
Ordered on the 12th and still nothing here.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bl00dRunzC0ld:
Ordered on the 12th, nothing.

Ordered on the 4th, nothing.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] mbaseball3:
It's going to be a case like back in the evo LTE days. The start of the bendgate era with its kickstand. HTC sent out a cheapy case to minimize the possibility of bending after the huge backlash of people complaining that it bent when sat on. lol
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] hamdir:
right, except that the 10 doesnt bend no matter how hard you try ;)
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] mbaseball3:
True. But HTC's mind set now might be to keep it pretty. I dunno. Just saying I can see HTC going cheap on all and saying thanks so here's a crappy case. Lol.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Electronic Punk:
I would be more entertained if they actually got sent the Evo case as the freebie.

:D
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] goodtimes50:
FWIW, I just contacted HTC support via chat. I told her that I ordered on the 12th and haven't received the email yet, while others have. I asked if it was only for certain customers and this was her response:
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] vahdyx:
I preordered, but haven't gotten this email :(
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Superguy:
I preordered on 4/20. Phone shipped this past Friday and arrived Monday. The thank you email popped up in my promotions mailbox tonight at 930p EST.

So maybe it shows up about 24 hours or so after delivery?
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bl00dRunzC0ld:
Got my email this evening as well, but a couple people I know had their email before they even had the phone delivered.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] sirkuttin:
I pre-ordered on 4/16. Everything else you said is exactly the same for me.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Heisenberg420:
Finally got my email today
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] lancespahr:
I got mine from verizon, but I didn't get my email!! :(

/s
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] faericia:
Email says tanks for ordering the 10 from HTC.com. So, not sure if there's anything in store for verizon purchase.

As for me, Hope its ear buds. Was slightly dissapointed that none came with the phone but not surprised.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] lancespahr:
I know, I just wanted to complain too ;) I also am disappointed there wasn't earbuds, I'll definitely look into getting them when they're available though :)
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] earazi:
Ok this is probably nothing, almost certainly just a mistake by HTC. But in the UK we're still waiting for our phones to get delivered from HTC even though people who ordered online have received theirs.

Anyway today I got my order tracking confirmation and also an email saying: Your VIVE preorder bundle code

Register the key below to redeem the Steam®VR content bundled with your Vive!

Now I know Samsung gave away a Gear with preorders and in the UK it's been a farce with a lot of people cancelling due to delays from HTC and ordering online elsewhere. The VIVE is way too expensive to give away isn't it?
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Heisenberg420:
Just a tad
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] stonew5082:
It's an $800 device, so YEAH I'd say so haha

It's probably a pair of socks or an old magazine.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] ph33rtehgd:
I ordered the VZW version on April 29th from HTC.com. The phone was delivered on 5/9, and I got the e-mail from HTC about the gift on 5/10.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] droidiac13:
Depending on the magazine, I'll take the socks. [emoji1]
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] nbicho:
I believe it might be an Ice View Case, at least that's what T-Mobile is offering their customers...

http://androidandme.com/2016/05/new...charger-and-ice-view-case-for-early-adopters/
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Labeled:
I got the free gift email and I ordered on 5/5, already got the phone too
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] droidiac13:
I hope not. No interest at all for me.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pralix:
That could explain why no one who ordered the ice-view case with their phone has received it yet.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] olaray999:
I am in the UK as well and placed my ordered on the 12th of April. Got my shipping confirmation on the 10th of May and 24 hours later received an email " Your Vive Preorder bundle code" : Register the key below to redeem the Steam®VR content bundled with your Vive!... Looking at the small print at the bottom of the email, the order number is the same as my HTC 10 pre-order. Mistake by HTC ? Guess we have to wait and see if the Vive is actually delivered.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] droidiac13:
Did you register the code and find out what it does?
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] princeplanet:
I received it on May 10!

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[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] olaray999:
Yes, i did as per the instructions by going to http://www.steampowered.com; install the Steam application on my pc , created a steam account and using the code added 3 SteamVR games to my library: See attachment

Fantastic Contraption

Job Simulator and

Tilt Brush
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Deano1889:
I'm a UK 10 owner. Mine came with the earbuds but I won't use the as I already have sennheiser.

If you want we could arrange something for me to ship mine out to ya?

---------- Post added at 11:50 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:48 AM ----------

I did this also. I'm still not 100% sure what the heck it is?! Some games for the VIVE VR headset?

Is this HTC dangling a carrot in an attempt to get us all to buy a VIVE?
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] lancespahr:
Are you wanting to sell them? I'd love to, but I'm not sure of shipping cost overseas :)
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] olaray999:
I guess we will know for sure when this ships next month.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Deano1889:
I was going to potentially Ebay them. Thinking about shipping costs i may end up not being worth your while. Personally I'd recommend buying a reasonably cheap but decent pair of sennheiser's or similar.

The HTC headphone's, while better than when you get thrown in with most other mobiles, really aren't all that. (I'm talking myself out of a deal here but rather be honest with fellow XDA guys)
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] lancespahr:
I'll look into some :) yeah I was afraid (but also expected) that they'd be way over hyped and not deliver.. oh HTC ;)
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] awareunlikeu:
Hopefully it's those damn headphones we in the US should have goo ten with the phone's direct from HTC anyway
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] purval:
Have you received anything yet?

Have you received anything yet?
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] krispybob:
Not yet...

No, not yet...though they did say "in the coming weeks" or something similar. I have only had my phone since last Thursday, the 5th. I'm hoping to see something from HTC regarding this sometime early next week.

:)
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] qaxx:
I pre-ordered with the case, still haven't received the case, talked to CS and they said they should be shipping by month's end. Hoping the free gift is that, so I don't have to pay for it, or the ear buds, still disappointed the unlocked variant didn't include them. As for all the UK customers with a VIVE tracking email, I believe I read in the shipping thread that Digital River screwed up a bunch of UK orders to that effect. Either sending the wrong emails, or the wrong devices. Can't remember, may want to follow up. Just FYI.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Neekeet:
Hoping for the earbuds too

Really disappointing they were excluded from the US although the UH-OH plan is great in itself.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kisakuku:
Ordered the unlocked carbon gray on May 11, received the free gift email today. I guess this isn't just for pre-orders.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Yippee38:
I got the e-mail too. I'm kinda waiting on buying accessories until I get whatever it is. I personally hope it's another charger, though I expect it will be something like a sticker, or a t-shirt or something that's more of a promotional item for HTC than something that will benefit me. ;)
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] svengalis:
im thinking they are only sending out free gifts to deter people from returning the phone. gifts will arrive in the next couple of weeks which means most people who got their orders this week and last week will be out of the return period.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Diz:
Has any one from the UK/EU received this free gift email?

I got some htc vive steam code bundle few hours after shipping confirmation but not this gift email
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] goodtimes50:
Preordered on day 1 and still no email :mad:
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheHeffNerr:
I've been a "fan" since the touch pro 2... I think I should get some of them ear buds, or an extra 6" cable!... I'm not going to use the case, just the charger :/.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] RenzokukenXDA:
Anybody got an insider info on what the free gift is?
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] aknotts415:
did you check your spam? I use gmail and it was in my promotions tab. It came from this email address if it helps

news@email-htc.com
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] goodtimes50:
Yep, I've been checking spam. Still nothing.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] cbrown245:
Your gift may be the same as the T-Mobile gift , a ice view case and a second charger.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] ThePhoneGeek:
Perhaps a 128GB MicroSD since they skimped on storage..
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] aknotts415:
My guess is something to advertise for HTC like a shirt or car decal or mug. lol
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] RenzokukenXDA:
Im ok with this tbqh lol
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] djbutter:
This would be the most useful. Most folks would already have a preferred set of headphones.

When is this supposed gift expected to be delivered? Is it even happening?
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] darkhorse606:
I got one as well.... Figure it's an exclusive offer deal to buy something else from htc...
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] regalpimpin:
Most folks already have a set of hi-res headphones?? maybe in new york.. They aren't used nearly as often other places.

I'm hoping for the headphones.

I figure anyone that's going to use a case, already has one or two. and everyone does have a charger.

The way they advertised the device as coming with headphones, then pulled back on that. I'm almost certain it will be the headphones so they don't get into a legal situation. Plus they're already included everywhere but north america.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] djbutter:
Ha, I don't mean the hi-res earphones. If anyone is in the least bit into audio quality, they would likely already have a pair of earphones purchased separately from a phone (e.g., a pair Beats headphones). I know I have never used earphones bundled with any phone purchase in the past. They're always crap.

I wouldn't mind an ice view case. Where can you even buy one right now? And you can never have enough *official* QC 3.0 chargers, especially with all the confusion over USB-C cables and chargers going on with this phone.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] FearlessAZ:
Someone on the shipping thread is claiming to have an unexpected shipping notification from USPS and thinks it might be the gift. Anyone else confirm anything more than the email?

Update: a few people have confirmed a package coming from HTC via USPS (USA so far)

Patiently waiting for Maximus and ElementalX to come to the HTC 10
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] krispybob:
Nothing yet...

I have not had anything pop up in my My USPS Package Dashboard. Hopefully someone will receive their gift(s) soon as let us know what to expect! :good:
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] datafoo:
He received a USP notification, not USPS just FYI.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] krispybob:
Oh, ok

I checked UPS My Choice and I'm not seeing anything there, either... Oh well, :).
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] qaxx:
Looks like we might have an answer:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=67024196
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] FearlessAZ:
Sadness

Got my ElementalX! Patiently waiting for Maximus to come to my HTC 10
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Gorgenapper:
Meh, better than a freaking case that I'll never use. An extra high quality USB Type C cable would at least be useful to throw in the car or something, or leave at work. I want another HTC charger unit though....
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] FearlessAZ:
And it does beat a sticker or a lame ass shirt. Lol

Got my ElementalX! Patiently waiting for Maximus to come to my HTC 10
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] stonew5082:
I just got my Monoprice cable, ARRRGHGHG!!
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] hamdir:
hahahah this is the gift....for buying an HTC 10 what the hell HTC :laugh:
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] DinarQ8:
buy HTC 10 for $700 i get free gift $10 ?
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] g2tl:
I don't get it. Are you people really this entitled?

HTC didn't have to do send anything. They didn't hype it up either; you people did.

#damnedifyoudo
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] jpeg42:
Its not really entitlement, its a bad attempt at a PR/Marketing move by HTC. First, for a phone that boasts sound as THE key selling point, it should have the headphones in the US that the rest of the world gets by default. But I assume this is a cost cutting move for a rather expensive phone.

Then they say "Thanks for sticking with us when we are barely hanging in there as a company, we have something for you", which is a nice sign. It is bit of a gamble for everyone buying the HTC 10. Who knows if they will be around tomorrow? We see Tmo customers getting free cases. But we decide to buy directly from the company. We are asked to wait a few weeks (likely to filter out anyone returning it). And then what we get is a $3.00 USB cable? Kind of a slap in the face. If HTC wanted to seriously win over/back new people this is not the way to do it.

I would have rather they put the effort in ditching Digital River and funding a better (or their own) ordering/fulfillment department.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] ElChibo:
Photo had my address. Will reupload
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Electronic Punk:
tbh bought a 3rd party usb cable (on googles list too) for £30... so yes a very nice gesture indeed.

Those sulking need to suck it up, yes I got headphones but I paid 900 euros for my device and didn't expect anything extra.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] richii0207:
People are complaining about a free item? They could have not sent anything, I'm surprised people didn't complain that the discount for a new HTC 10 was ONLY $100.

I sure could use a USB-C cable.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bennksy:
as this is my second USB C phone, having an extra cable most definitely helps.

I already have a pair of in-ear (denon) and over-ear headphone (master & dynamic) that i love so an extra pair would be useless.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] krispybob:
It might be nothing, but...

I was just alerted by Fedex that I have a package which is set to arrive on 06.01 as well, but this package is rated at 0.50lbs. Seems a bit odd. Also it seems odd that a signature would be required for a USB cable, but I suppose we'll all find out in a few days.

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[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] MNoisy:
Free gift is a usb C cable

Just arrived. Free gift is a usb C cable
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] MNoisy:
With letter
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] hamdir:
well an official cable is definitely worth it
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] krispybob:
I don't get it.... Didn't we already qualify for UH-OH by ordering direct from HTC??
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] FearlessAZ:
Those of us in America did. This is a good package for everyone else but for us, it's meh. Would be nice if we got the headphones in place of the protection in this gift. Seems like everywhere is is getting the good deal.

On a side note, those that have gotten that card, what does the star after the uh oh protection pertain to?

Got my ElementalX! Patiently waiting for Maximus to come to my HTC 10
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] entropism:
I just got one for on promo for $2, Google employee approved. £30? Jesus

This is the one I got: http://www.amazon.com/Nekteck-resistor-Charging-Reversible-Macbook/dp/B00VIWE1ZY
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Electronic Punk:
True! I paid more as I wanted one immediately, from a brick and mortar.

That list here for anyone wondering (not sure how up to date it is now)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wJwqv3rTNmORXz-XJsQaXK1dl8I91V4-eP_sfNVNzbA/edit#gid=0
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] MNoisy:
Can't complain about free! I am glad it ended up actually being something I could use (e.g. not the ice case)
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] gamer765:
How'd you get it for $2? I'm seeing $7.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] entropism:
Like I said...
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] RenzokukenXDA:
Cable? Meh

Let me drop my phone before it turns a year old to maximize that Uh Oh protection
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] bluefoam:
I have to laugh... Those in the US didn't pay for the headphones... You get the phone at a cheaper price than most of the world. If you want the headphones then buy them additionally... you'll still be paying less than most.

As for the free USB cable you got... It's a great accessory to get. Very useful & you can never have enough. I have loads of MircoUSB's lying around from various products over the years... & have had to buy a bunch of new C-Type cables for the 10... I'd be delighted to get a compliant cable FOC.

Happy Days...
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] lagittaja:
What this guy said^.

I paid 740 euros for my phone or ~822 USD, without the 24% VAT that's 663$. I got the "hi-res" earphones, worth in my opinion maybe 5$.

You US folks got the phone for 599$ with the discount code [but I don't know about your taxes]. On top of that you got the Uh-Oh protection.

How much is that Uh-Oh protection worth?

If I drop my 10 and shatter the screen, official [or rather certified] repair is going to be somewhere in the neighbourhood of 300-400 euros including parts and work.

So %%%% off and stop complaining, you US folks got a much better deal and now you get a free cable as well.

And you can never have enough of good quality USB cables, no matter the connector. Be happy.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] FearlessAZ:
Our sales tax just depends on city and state that we live in. But for stuff like this, tax is about $45 depending on area. Most places average out to a sales tax around 9% but it can vary.

I paid about $645 which is close to your price without VAT. I don't know much about it but the quick reading I just did, it looks like it sucks. Being in Finland, they tax the hell out of you guys.

Got my ElementalX! Patiently waiting for Maximus to come to my HTC 10
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Android The Greek:
Can I buy your high res headphones [emoji2]
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] vancecwtan:
IMHO the hi-res earbuds sucks. I just tested it and it had very heavy muddy bass and not much clarity.

People in the US got a good deal, $100 off with free uh-oh protection and a free Type C cable. I'd rather use that $100 and get a proper Sennheiser earbuds or something.

AU sells the phone for $1099 outright with the hi-res earbuds but no uh-oh. I have to order an extra USB2 Type C from Google that costs another $20.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Insoc:
I guess most people who are complaining don't realize how expensive this cable is. $19.99 from HTC. I would be very happy to have an extra one to keep in the car.