Hey everyone,
I've seen a couple of people mention that if you don't register with Amazon, the lock screen doesn't display ads. I'm wondering if there's a way to remove the ads after registering. Would factory resetting do it? Because I'm willing to do that if it means no more ads.
Thanks for the help.
Pay the $15 to Amazon. They subsidized the tablet because of ad revenue. Don't be cheap.
R3NIK said:
Pay the $15 to Amazon. They subsidized the tablet because of ad revenue. Don't be cheap.
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This is a forum for questions. How is this a helpful response? Obviously, I can do that. Clearly, I'd like to find a different way.
Go to Amazon support, like you'd do for a issue with a order, I'd talk to them using the online text chat but you could try calling. Talk to them kindly, mention why you don't want ads and if they give you a hard time ask for a supervisor or a manager to look at it. Try to be as nice as you can possibly be and they might remove the ads for you free of charge. They'll ask for the email attached to the tablet if you had signed on with a amazon account. Your millage may vary so try a few times.
This is what I did twice and they did remove the ads for me. If I wasn't near broke and trying not to be broke at the end of the month I might have payed the 15$ but I could not.
Tanmaynarang said:
This is a forum for questions. How is this a helpful response? Obviously, I can do that. Clearly, I'd like to find a different way.
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It is the best solution. Don't be cheap, device already rock bottom price.
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Hi ive decided to take google adsense for a spin on my website... But before I do I just have one question...
1. Do they just send you the money that you earned to you house?
2. Are you/ Can you ever be charged for anything, resulting in you having to pay somthing to them?
Thanks for your help
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they send mine to my bank account or they can send a cheque, no you don't get charged for anything. you have to earn $100 before they send anything. AND don't click the ads from your pc, they will spot it and ban you.
How long does it take to get to 100$? And does it count if the same person else clicks on two different ads on seperate days?
coheed22 said:
How long does it take to get to 100$? And does it count if the same person else clicks on two different ads on seperate days?
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How long does it take to get $100?? Well you DO realize that you are paid PER click. So if you're talking about a time period, it would be a function of how many people are visiting your site and what percentage of those people are clicking on the ads. There is no timer. I have sites that have earned $100 in a single day and sites that haven't earned $100 in several months.
About your other question - Google has pretty advanced system for figuring out if clicks are fraudulent. Their value as a company depends on it. So in the aggregate of scenarios you could ask yourself "is this happening fraudulently?" and if the answer is "yes" then Google will probably figure it out.
More importantly - do you think adsense is the best way to monetize your site? Have you considered any other avenues?
Does anyone know if there is a program for the tp2 that will allow you to create digital version of membership cards with bar codes the stores offer. My buddy has one for his i-phone but I am not having any luck finding one for winmo6.
If someone wants to know of what I am talking about there is a website mycardstar.com. any help greatly appreciated.
Those cards are retarded. I prefer not to reward stupid retailers for bad behavior.
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Those cards are retarded. I prefer not to reward stupid retailers for bad behavior.
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Hey mate you don't need to be too harsh...
what150 said:
Hey mate you don't need to be too harsh...
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Every time a cashier asks me if I have a "reward" card or whatever they happen to call them, I want to reach over the counter and throttle them. I clutter my wallet with these cards and sift through/drag out the correct one on demand, and my "reward" is lots of junk mail delivered directly to my house.
Yay. Let's do this some more!
robinakilt said:
Does anyone know if there is a program for the tp2 that will allow you to create digital version of membership cards with bar codes the stores offer. My buddy has one for his i-phone but I am not having any luck finding one for winmo6.
If someone wants to know of what I am talking about there is a website mycardstar.com. any help greatly appreciated.
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here's the app you're looking for: http://www.koushikdutta.com/search/label/Bar Code
however you should know (as your iPhone friend probably knows but may not admit) that the reflective nature of the screens on our phones make these difficult to work. If you have a screen protector that may work. I've tried it on my Fuze without a screen protector and it's simply too reflective. Good luck!
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Every time a cashier asks me if I have a "reward" card or whatever they happen to call them, I want to reach over the counter and throttle them. I clutter my wallet with these cards and sift through/drag out the correct one on demand, and my "reward" is lots of junk mail delivered directly to my house.
Yay. Let's do this some more!
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Don't get mad at the cashier for doing their job. Most places that have those reward cards REQUIRE the cashier to ask for the stupid cards, and most those cashiers DON'T want to ask but they'll get in trouble if they don't.
But really, if all it takes is a few cards to make you want to choke someone, perhaps you have some deeper issues that need sorting.
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Don't get mad at the cashier for doing their job. Most places that have those reward cards REQUIRE the cashier to ask for the stupid cards, and most those cashiers DON'T want to ask but they'll get in trouble if they don't.
But really, if all it takes is a few cards to make you want to choke someone, perhaps you have some deeper issues that need sorting.
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And besides that your an idiot if you would rather pay a higher price than play the game of the rewards card. Who goes to the grocery store and pays full price for something when just for having a card they give you a discount?
My grocery cards arent even tied to my name and address.
On that note, I am going to check out the link seems pretty handy if you ask me......
great program too
This is going to come in handy!!
thank you for the link to the program and so far so good. I have entered about 7 of my rewards cards and the bar code is dead on. Next will be to use it later today and I will post how well the scanner reads it.
any luck with the scanner? I never got it to work even though the appearance was right (because of glare).
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Every time a cashier asks me if I have a "reward" card or whatever they happen to call them, I want to reach over the counter and throttle them. I clutter my wallet with these cards and sift through/drag out the correct one on demand, and my "reward" is lots of junk mail delivered directly to my house.
Yay. Let's do this some more!
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thats why you fill out the paperwork with your phone number. instead of having to carry around the card(s), your reward card number is the phone number you used when filling out the paperwork. should be pretty easy to memorize your phone number.
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thats why you fill out the paperwork with your phone number. instead of having to carry around the card(s), your reward card number is the phone number you used when filling out the paperwork. should be pretty easy to memorize your phone number.
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you took the word right out of my mouth =)
yes i do agree that all the cards take up lots of room in the wallet and being as minimal as i am i mean i dont even carry coins at all.
its funny that the larger corporations dont practice this i mean if our local super markets here in hawaii not to mention the pet shop here are smart enough to tie your reward card to your telephone number i mean come on it cant be that hard!
this program is a good idea but the only thing i have noticed it that a lot of these rewards cards are switching to the mag strips =(
we all just need to get on the europe/asia train where cell phones can pay for things like bus fair, convenience store runs and even vending machines
anywho thanks for the link gonna load this up and give it a try =)
well I tried to buy a Nexus one, Ive now given up, credit and debit card orders refused when there is absolutley nothing wrong with either account, they are business accounts with plenty of funding.
Talk about a tad insulting!
Why on earth dont they take paypal?
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well I tried to buy a Nexus one, Ive now given up, credit and debit card orders refused when there is absolutley nothing wrong with either account, they are business accounts with plenty of funding.
Talk about a tad insulting!
Why on earth dont they take paypal?
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Cuz it's Google... so they take Google Checkout. Have you tried non-business accounts?
pastypacker said:
well I tried to buy a Nexus one, Ive now given up, credit and debit card orders refused when there is absolutley nothing wrong with either account, they are business accounts with plenty of funding.
Talk about a tad insulting!
Why on earth dont they take paypal?
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For a start, make sure you put the correct details in the from for the card.
Talk to your credit card company/bank and stop complaining that it's Google that are at fault. Your CC/bank company is stopping the transaction not Google.
Phone them up and talk to them. If they tell you Google is blocking it then the CC company/bank is lying to you.
Paypal isn't a bank and isn't subject to the same controls and regulations that a cc company or bank are. You also get zero protection, in law, when using paypal. Personally I'd stay well away from them.
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ScaredyCat said:
For a start, make sure you put the correct details in the from for the card.
Talk to your credit card company/bank and stop complaining that it's Google that are at fault. Your CC/bank company is stopping the transaction not Google.
Phone them up and talk to them. If they tell you Google is blocking it then the CC company/bank is lying to you.
Paypal isn't a bank and isn't subject to the same controls and regulations that a cc company or bank are. You also get zero protection, in law, when using paypal. Personally I'd stay well away from them.
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Exactly where in my post did I blame Google for denied transactions?
I merely stated facts, and I am also quite capable of fillling in a form or I wouldnt have been running my own business for the last 6 years!
The fact is, that it's not as simple as it should be to buy the phone, I buy goods of far greater value than a phone, and never have any problems, so why the problems buying from Google?
I thought this was a dicussion forum, just wonder how many other people have had these problems buying one?
And yes, I have talked to the bank, and its a security check that flagged up, there must be a reason that transactions are blocked and or checked for Google purchases, maybe its because its the States, most of my buying is done in europe.......
Sorry if i seem to come over a little terse, but then there isnt always too much context within written words....
I can tell you that when I bought my phone, my bank held up the transaction until I called them to let them know I was spending over $300 on a phone. You may want to do the same thing.
uansari1 said:
I can tell you that when I bought my phone, my bank held up the transaction until I called them to let them know I was spending over $300 on a phone. You may want to do the same thing.
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Same thing happend to me, except my bank actually phoned me! Shock and awe!
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Exactly where in my post did I blame Google for denied transactions?
I merely stated facts, and I am also quite capable of fillling in a form or I wouldnt have been running my own business for the last 6 years!
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So in your 6 years you've never made a typing mistake?
pastypacker said:
The fact is, that it's not as simple as it should be to buy the phone, I buy goods of far greater value than a phone, and never have any problems, so why the problems buying from Google?
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It is simple to buy, you just have to talk to your bank. Once of the reasons is that Google don't use 3D secure which (somewhat) guarantees that the user of the card is the owner of it. CC/Banks like 3D Secure because it passes blame (liability) to the customer (see T&C's for 3D Secure/VBV signup for your card). 3D Secure/VBV is, in truth, total crap. IIRC this was born out in a recent paper from Cambridge University in the UK that did analysis and testing on it. One card company even asked for a NEW password if you got the old one wrong 3 times!
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I thought this was a dicussion forum, just wonder how many other people have had these problems buying one?
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It is but it's not a problem solely associated with buying a nexus one. It applies to all online purchasing.
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And yes, I have talked to the bank, and its a security check that flagged up, there must be a reason that transactions are blocked and or checked for Google purchases, maybe its because its the States, most of my buying is done in europe.......
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It's highly likely that this is the case. We get horrendous issues with Belgian cc/banks that insist on blocking client orders and then claiming it's us that is doing the blocking.
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Sorry if i seem to come over a little terse, but then there isnt always too much context within written words....
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Maybe I was being over sensitive on the issue, I have to deal with cc/banks lying to their customers all the time at work.
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pastypacker said:
well I tried to buy a Nexus one, Ive now given up, credit and debit card orders refused when there is absolutley nothing wrong with either account, they are business accounts with plenty of funding.
Talk about a tad insulting!
Why on earth dont they take paypal?
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I don't know if it would make a difference, but you can get a debit card for your Paypal account and use it.
Stop using other's people cards. =P
Really though, my order got held up for not having a phone number in the ship to information. Googles checkout/customer service for the nexus has been pretty sub par.
And I've been running a business for 8 years.
eeee by gum chuck, finally managed to get an order sent, checked the shipping info, and they managed to get the postcode totally wrong, with half the address missing.
Phoned DHL, and they were fantastic, changed all the details and made sure they were correct, she told me that they have shed loads of phone calls reference orders from google with incorrect shipping info, even though the correct details were supplied by the customers, so all I will say if you're buying one, is to check and double check every step of the process.
Man I hope the phone is worth it when it comes, i'm sure it will be, quite looking forward to it..........
Sounds to me if it were a "Google" problem, the same bad address info problem would be apparent with FedEx shipments, but only time I've heard/read about shipping issues is regarding international DHL.
HTC has a program called Champions for employees of carrier retail stores. They are offering them a M9 at $299 off contract. Furthermore if they buy a M9 from the discount program they can trade it in for the next One at no extra charge with their "One for Life" program. I posted the screen shot from the email on my G+ page: https://plus.google.com/+PatrickHill/posts/Mr462GhpLbw
So if you work in a carrier store go sign up for Champions and get your M9 for only $299
is this us only?
My store wasn't listed, but it's a small mom and pop shop that IS an authorized T-Mo dealer. Hope I'm able to be considered and that it isn't closed to only those who work at the retail stores.
I wish I was working at a carrier retail store. Ugh maybe next time... Wondering if a friend who works there can do the favor for none workers?
These deals are generally restricted to corporate retail stores by the phone manufacturers as they do actually verify that you're eligible before allowing you to make the purchase. Could be different for this deal but I'm assuming it's not.
I am a member of HTC champions. there is a strict verification policy to ensure that you are a corporate retailer employee. The community is meant to help dealers learn about HTC and interact with other corporate employees.
Is it a U.S. only offering?
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Is it a U.S. only offering?
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yup
I wonder if this is offered through Best Buy Mobile ))
mccorkendale said:
I wonder if this is offered through Best Buy Mobile ))
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Yes it is and I already ordered mine as a Best Buy Mobile employee.
max53389 said:
Yes it is and I already ordered mine as a Best Buy Mobile employee.
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Did you use your work email if you have one? Just wanted to make sure cuz I just used my personal email to sign up but I dont know if they use the corporate email to verify or anything (I have one if they need it). And would you mind saying how long it took for you to get verified?
I went to the Montclair, New Jersey HTC event on 4-9 to pick up mine.
I should really get a part time job at a store so I can get these kind of perks. I sell enough phones usually just by talking to people about phones and helping them decide then some of these sales reps I usually school any of the young sales reps that try to help me when I'm in a store.. I actually cut into one guy's sale at AT&T because he was telling this customer sh** that just was false and set him straight real fast.. haha
Are we sure this is US only? I really hope not. I'm Canadian and my store was listed when I signed up... It even allows Canadian addresses (listing provinces and allowing postal codes, etc). I'd be deeply disappointed if we're left out of this. Does anyone know?
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Did you use your work email if you have one? Just wanted to make sure cuz I just used my personal email to sign up but I dont know if they use the corporate email to verify or anything (I have one if they need it). And would you mind saying how long it took for you to get verified?
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Sorry for the long response time.
I pretty sure that you have to set it up through your work email. You just find your store in the list and I think you also get verified with your work email.
I'm not too sure how long it took to verify but on the discount page it mentioned that if you recently created an account, it could take up to 2-3 days to process if you just started as it's a different website that you buy from and separate from HTC Champions.
I set up HTC champions well over a year ago and kind of fuzzy on the exact details but use your work email for everything HTC and you will be fine.
Edit: Found this on the promo page
Please allow for up to 48 hours if you are newly registered to Champions.
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So that's the time you might have to wait and I honestly don't see this selling out quickly as it's not a very popular phone.
Did anybody get a shipping notification?
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Did anybody get a shipping notification?
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Judging by the content of your post history and your impatience I would bet you're someone who doesn't work at a carrier store, who got into Champions, got an order in and are now waiting to see if they will actually ship it or if you will get busted and it be cancelled... If that's not the case I apologize but if that is the case (which I would think someone who worked at a carrier store would be more knowledgeable than the content and questions you've asked in your posts.. for example.. asking if the GS5's all had yellow screens or if it was just yours.. if you had worked in a carrier store you could have compared it to many others in stock or that you sold) then I hope you do get busted and the order doesn't ship. I didn't post this for people to take advantage.. I posted it for legit carrier employees who might not even know about the program... Again.. If I'm wrong I apologize.
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Judging by the content of your post history and your impatience I would bet you're someone who doesn't work at a carrier store, who got into Champions, got an order in and are now waiting to see if they will actually ship it or if you will get busted and it be cancelled... If that's not the case I apologize but if that is the case (which I would think someone who worked at a carrier store would be more knowledgeable than the content and questions you've asked in your posts.. for example.. asking if the GS5's all had yellow screens or if it was just yours.. if you had worked in a carrier store you could have compared it to many others in stock or that you sold) then I hope you do get busted and the order doesn't ship. I didn't post this for people to take advantage.. I posted it for legit carrier employees who might not even know about the program... Again.. If I'm wrong I apologize.
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Judging by the content of your post history and your impatience I would bet you're someone who doesn't work at a carrier store, who got into Champions, got an order in and are now waiting to see if they will actually ship it or if you will get busted and it be cancelled... If that's not the case I apologize but if that is the case (which I would think someone who worked at a carrier store would be more knowledgeable than the content and questions you've asked in your posts
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Bad day at work? Or you had a case of the Mondays? What ever it maybe and judging for your post and tone it looks like you're taking out your frustion on me. If you have a problem with I said you should PM me instead of trying to publicly humiliating me on XDA.
Now the reason why I ask is because I know someone who works at a ATT and was able to convice him to order one for me since he is part of HTC champion. Since you made this thread for people who work in retail carrier stores, I figured I would ask
for example.. asking if the GS5's all had yellow screens or if it was just yours..
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Going through your post history you answered a similar question on how your HTC m9 screen was "green" and it was the resullt of glue? How did you know this? What is your evidence?
samven582 said:
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Ordered mine yesterday morning... got a shipping notification last night .
Bought a M9 from a ATT employee today. $495. Great deal. Since they make a $200 profit
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Please don't blast me if this has been discussed but I just realized that I can pay $45 to remove the Amazon ads. I know there are ways to remove ads but I would like to know if this purchase will remove the inability to unlock my bootloader? Sounds like a long shot but I was wondering if Motorola will recognize my phone as "ad free" and not associated with Amazon. Thanks!
Scottchy014 said:
Please don't blast me if this has been discussed but I just realized that I can pay $45 to remove the Amazon ads. I know there are ways to remove ads but I would like to know if this purchase will remove the inability to unlock my bootloader? Sounds like a long shot but I was wondering if Motorola will recognize my phone as "ad free" and not associated with Amazon. Thanks!
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I could be wrong but from what I've read, paying to remove the ads will still not allow you to unlock the bootloader.
DarkVanguard said:
I could be wrong but from what I've read, paying to remove the ads will still not allow you to unlock the bootloader.
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Thank you.
Scottchy014 said:
Please don't blast me if this has been discussed but I just realized that I can pay $45 to remove the Amazon ads. I know there are ways to remove ads but I would like to know if this purchase will remove the inability to unlock my bootloader? Sounds like a long shot but I was wondering if Motorola will recognize my phone as "ad free" and not associated with Amazon. Thanks!
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Have you been a long time Prime member? If so, call customer service and complain and be very stubborn, but not angry or derogatory, and insist the ads are a big pain and ruin your experience with the device... I don't know if it still works, but if you have a good (and long) history with Amazon they may disable the ads at no charge. It worked for SOME users on the G4 when it came out, not sure if it still will work, but you might get lucky.
And no, it will never allow your bootloader to be unlocked, your IMEI is blacklisted by Moto permanently. Although you might be able to get Amazon to return your ad supported version, and exchange it for the standard one, even if you are outside of your 30 day return window. If you catch it on-sale the price might be a wash (you could use that as part of your argument to get the ads removed too).
Great idea! I've been with them for a long time. I'll give it a shot.