Database Users

Samsung giving out +2GB on Drop Box to Note owners

EDIT: APPARENTLY, ONLY WORKS IF YOU ARE BRAZILIAN. Sorry for the rest of you guys, I didn't know that =/
I'm not aware of any topics stating this, so I'll publicize my discovery. If everybody already knows, please forgive me for being the slowpoke.
If you register your product's IMEI on the site you get a coupon for Dropbox that, when inserted, gives you another 2GB of storage.
I'm not sure if other countries have this promo, so if your don't, go into www.samsung.com.br, it's the brazilian site, or chose the country in the location selector. In the lower left corner of the screen there is a big dropbox icon that is the promotion thing. The instructions should be easy to follow even in a completely unknown language, or you could use Google Translator. Here goes a quick run-down anyway:
The first stage (Etapa 1) simply teaches you how to download dropbox from market. If you have to follow those instructions, don't forget to jump out the window afterwars. So just click "avançAr" (next).
The second stage teaches you how to create a dropbox account. I don't believe a single being in this forum doesn't have one, so... next.
The third stage is where you have to create your Samsung account if you don't have one yet. After that, you'll have to register your product via IMEI, which is in Settings - About Phone - Status.
As a last step, you'll get your coupon on the Samsung site, then you have to go to www.dropbox.com/coupon and insert the code.
Enjoy and click "Thanks" if this helped you =)

the site did not recognize my existing samsung account, when i enter my email it wanted to create a new one. this was not possible because i dont have a valid CPF (brasilian tax number)...

I though it accepted worldwide accounts. My bad =/

I really want this to work, but it's not taking my dropbox email. I'm pretty sure I have a brazillian note.

If you want more space on Dropbox, just make virtual PCs and "invite" them to your account. You don't even need a real e-mail to register now. No need to give out your personal data to a brazilian website.

I've already hit my referral limit (with actual referrals). Who says I'm giving samsung brazil my personal information?
Edit: I've somehow made it to the part where it asks my IMEI, but it's not taking it... Oh well! I am 95% sure my note it Brazilian.

TML1504 said:
the site did not recognize my existing samsung account, when i enter my email it wanted to create a new one. this was not possible because i dont have a valid CPF (brasilian tax number)...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You could always use a site like http://www.geradorcpf.com/ to generate a fake cpf.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk

well, it worked for me, using both the CPF and IMEI generators There goes an extra 2gb
I wouldn't be bothering with Dropbox since box.com gives out 50gb, but both Titanium Backup and SafeWallet both use it, so this is my everyday cloud service.
Next step - this weekend - is to bump up the storage another 8gb (depending on just how long each loop takes) via referrals on virtual pc's, as mentioned above. This link explains how: http://tippopotamus.blogspot.com/2010/01/how-to-get-525gb-on-dropbox-with-free.html

Don't see any dropbox images on the site :\

Heads up
This actually does work outside of Brasil.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23611831&postcount=105

ata1918 said:
This actually does work outside of Brasil.
[URL="Here are the instructions, Good Luck.]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23611831&postcount=105[/URL]
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You dun goofed the hotlink.
Edit:
Works. Sweet mother of god

ata1918 said:
This actually does work outside of Brasil.
[URL="Here are the instructions, Good Luck.]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23611831&postcount=105[/URL]
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It sure does! Cheers mate!!!

Request for coupon
Could anyone from Brazil PM me with a spare coupon? thanks.

Too bad that the link for the IMEI (step 7) is dead...

Its over. The site says that the number of avaliable cupoms has been reached.

Eww I missed this promo.
Thx god there're still 50Gb on my Box acc lolz.

I downloaded the APK for HTC devices and got 23 gigs of extra space. It was really easy to get.

zkyevolved said:
I downloaded the APK for HTC devices and got 23 gigs of extra space. It was really easy to get.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Go on how?
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

zkyevolved said:
I downloaded the APK for HTC devices and got 23 gigs of extra space. It was really easy to get.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Tell us more.

zkyevolved said:
I downloaded the APK for HTC devices and got 23 gigs of extra space. It was really easy to get.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Limited to 2 years...

[Q] How to get dropbox free 50GB?

Does anyone know? Not working after installed and logged on to dropbox.

gzrecoil said:
Does anyone know? Not working after installed and logged on to dropbox.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
AT&T specifically opted out of this promotion, because they want us to use their crap-ass AT&T locker.

I got it on my at&t s2 once it received jellybean.

breakingspell said:
AT&T specifically opted out of this promotion, because they want us to use their crap-ass AT&T locker.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well that's dumb. Won't even give it a try after hearing that. Let the better product win.

gzrecoil said:
Well that's dumb. Won't even give it a try after hearing that. Let the better product win.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I personally used a modified APK that someone whipped up a couple months ago (and got banned from XDA for it, i think), that tricks the Dropbox servers into thinking that you're connecting with a new S III or Note II that has that promotion, and gives you the 48GB of space, but you have to do some extra tweaking, since your Android's device ID (not IMEI) is stored in Dropbox's servers, and if they see that same ID as an S IV (or Note 1 in my case), then they'll revoke your space.
Totally not endorsing it either, the Dropbox team are some cool dudes, don't do them over.

It's not all that worth it either, they only give you the space for a year and then drop you back down.

YMMV, but if you sync a drop box account on a T-Mobile Note 2 you will get the bonus space.
I had a Note 2 for awhile and with that bonus I'm up to 78.8GB now.
My guess is you could go into a store and do it on the demo model...but I can't really recommend this and can't promise it'd work.

Where is Spritz ?

I was under the impression the galaxy s5 was going to come with it preinstalled. It was the only bloatware I was actually looking forward too and when I looked at my Galaxy s5 there was nothing to be found! Does anyone have it yet?

Benew0 said:
I was under the impression the galaxy s5 was going to come with it preinstalled. It was the only bloatware I was actually looking forward too and when I looked at my Galaxy s5 there was nothing to be found! Does anyone have it yet?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
May I ask what is that?
Sent from my Galaxy S V

greatnesstx said:
May I ask what is that?
Sent from my Galaxy S V
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Its a piece of software that helps you Speed Read. It was supposed to make its official debut on the Galaxy S5.

I was just wondering the same thing - it occurred to me that Spritz was supposed to debut with this phone but I've seen no mention since March.

spuniun said:
I was just wondering the same thing - it occurred to me that Spritz was supposed to debut with this phone but I've seen no mention since March.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I posted a thread in the general s5 QA section. I'm an At&t user and no Spritz there either, also not on the watch.

Very disappointed as well. Spritz / Samsung should at least offer some explanation. This was one of the main selling points of the phone for me

Just emailed their support team
I just emailed spritzinc support team and I'll let you know what I find. Seriously between this and not being able to root i'm about to hand this phone back to verizon.

Is it called "Brain Apps" on Spritz ?

1 month later
Benew0 said:
I was under the impression the galaxy s5 was going to come with it preinstalled. It was the only bloatware I was actually looking forward too and when I looked at my Galaxy s5 there was nothing to be found! Does anyone have it yet?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
One month later got this response from spritz "Benew0,
We're pleased to announce our new email reader for the G5 - to give it a try, go out to the Samsung App Store and search for 'SpritzMail'. Have fun with it and let us know if you have any issues - [email protected]
Thanks!
jamie"
There you have it check the app store for a mail app

[Q] Dropbox promotion lost??

Hi,
When i received my new S5 (SM-G900F), i did the following in this order:
-CF-autoroot install
-TWRP 2.7.0.0 install
-titanium backup install
-Restored my apps (user apps ) from my S3 (I9300) Omnirom backup to my S5
Since that in the bunch I had dropbox, it seems that I have disrupted something because the promotions (50GB for 2 years) is not triggered:crying:
So I can access my files in dropbox but when I check my account, Dropbox doesn't mention my S5 space upgrade...
Did I blew my chance to get that free space??
Is it a way to repare that??
Thanks !!!

Did you already used samsung Dropbox deal on other device? If so, it's only once per account.

lelik11a said:
Did you already used samsung Dropbox deal on other device? If so, it's only once per account.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, I used my dropbox account with samsung S3 promotion 2 years ago...
The promotions will end in a few days...
On dropbox site they say:
The first Dropbox account that signs in to the app on the device will get 48 GB of free space (assuming the other conditions are met). Each account is only able to claim this promotion once.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Now I wonder, is promotion from samsung s3 and samsung s5 different or not?
I mean, when my s3 promotions is over , will the S5's one take over or am i out it for good???

The only way to get it, is to create a new Dropbox account I think.

You could try resetting to factory settings then trying dropbox to get the promotion then restore your titanium backup. Or if you did a nandroid backup of stock once you installed TWRP try restoring that, then try dropbox, once it's registered on your dropbox account restore your titanium backup.

This sounds like a con. Nowhere on any of Samsung's promotion does it say of you had a previous promotion you won't get this one for your S5. This needs reporting.

This also happened to me. After s4, s4 active, note 3 and now s5 none of them has bring me another 50 go. It's very very stupid. At least our time should be extended to another 2 years, I don't really need 150 or 200 go but the time is running away... what we should do?
Sent from my SM-G900F using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

gavinfabl said:
This sounds like a con. Nowhere on any of Samsung's promotion does it say of you had a previous promotion you won't get this one for your S5. This needs reporting.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yep...complete BS!!!
dropbox pisses me off......im using google drive instead now...screw dropbox
---------- Post added at 06:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:57 PM ----------
calinormy said:
This also happened to me. After s4, s4 active, note 3 and now s5 none of them has bring me another 50 go. It's very very stupid. At least our time should be extended to another 2 years, I don't really need 150 or 200 go but the time is running away... what we should do?
Sent from my SM-G900F using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i mean i understand they can't "stack" it...but at the very least..they should reset your 2 year expiratoin date from the last device using the promotion

Of I rememer right, I got from s2 and note 102 gb of space. By now 50 gb has gone....at least the time period should be extended.
Sent from my GT-I9192 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

RetroFlux said:
You could try resetting to factory settings then trying dropbox to get the promotion then restore your titanium backup. Or if you did a nandroid backup of stock once you installed TWRP try restoring that, then try dropbox, once it's registered on your dropbox account restore your titanium backup.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I tried factory reset but it didn't change a thing...
As suggested, create a new account is the way to go..
I do think the time should be extended at least ( also, I was wondering why Samsung is not making more noise about it, like they brag alot on linkedin or wallstreet journal but not on dropbox).
Anyway, one word, disappointing...

Any Dropbox promo for the Note 4?

When I purchased my note 2, it came with a 50gb dropbox promo, which is pretty awesome, but it'll be expiring in a few weeks. Does anyone know, or has anyone mentioned another similar promo for the Note 4?

I believe I read somewhere there is a Dropbox promo. 50gb the usual.
Sent from the TermiNOTEr 2!

borijess said:
I believe I read somewhere there is a Dropbox promo. 50gb the usual.
Sent from the TermiNOTEr 2!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Alright, then I'll just move the files over temporarily to free up space, then I'll move it all back at a later time.

borijess said:
I believe I read somewhere there is a Dropbox promo. 50gb the usual.
Sent from the TermiNOTEr 2!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
any proof of this?

Yes, they are still giving 48 GB free (above the 2 GB already free) for two years with new Samsung devices.
Edited to add: though it says "If you're new to Dropbox". So YMMV.

gtalum said:
Yes, they are still giving 48 GB free (above the 2 GB already free) for two years with new Samsung devices.
Edited to add: though it says "If you're new to Dropbox". So YMMV.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol make a new Dropbox account that's what I'm doing anyway.
Sent from my One A0001 using Tapatalk 2

Microsoft gives 30GB by enabling auto photo upload. Not sure will it expire.
If DropBox gives 50GB for 2 years.. what then? Buy Note 5?

bat0nas said:
If DropBox gives 50GB for 2 years.. what then? Buy Note 5?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
:laugh: Maybe!
It's a great offer, even if it's just to store some large Titanium Backup files.

bat0nas said:
Microsoft gives 30GB by enabling auto photo upload. Not sure will it expire.
If DropBox gives 50GB for 2 years.. what then? Buy Note 5?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The OneDrive 30 GB should be permanent. I use OneDrive for photo backups. I don't really use my Dropbox for much any more. I guess I should start storing my TiBu backups there, that makes sense.
Since the DropBox promo is for 2 years, you can wait until the Note 6 to buy a new one.

gtalum said:
The OneDrive 30 GB should be permanent. I use OneDrive for photo backups. I don't really use my Dropbox for much any more. I guess I should start storing my TiBu backups there, that makes sense.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
TiBackups require root. Right?
If I'm not mistaken if you root latest Samsung flagships you alter the security fuse (warranty issues; can't use encryption anymore or something).
Just not sure if I'll be a fan of rooting anymore. Not an issue with Nexus phone at the moment.

bat0nas said:
TiBackups require root. Right?
If I'm not mistaken if you root latest Samsung flagships you alter the security fuse (warranty issues; can't use encryption anymore or something).
Just not sure if I'll be a fan of rooting anymore. Not an issue with Nexus phone at the moment.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
All true. I'm on my Note 2 still at the moment, which is rooted. I want to put my TiBu backups on Dropbox for whenever I do change phones. obviously it will be useless if I get an AT&T Note 4, though.
I'm also interested in the new Nexus now that the rumors are pointing to basically a 5.92" Moto X with a big battery. We'll see what they ultimately reveal.
I'm not super concerned about warranty, and I will definitely root my new phone if it's rootable. I have enough lines at AT&T to bully my way into a free replacement.

bat0nas said:
TiBackups require root. Right?
If I'm not mistaken if you root latest Samsung flagships you alter the security fuse (warranty issues; can't use encryption anymore or something).
Just not sure if I'll be a fan of rooting anymore. Not an issue with Nexus phone at the moment.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Once you've used Xposed, ad blockers, titanium and other root tools that make our devices super-devices, there's no turning back! LOL :laugh:
If Samsung fails to cover a hardware problem because the device is rooted, they're gonna get sued.