With Amazon offering 5 free apps = 1000 Amazon coins ($10) for purchases from the Amazon App Store currently, you can get both Plex and Avia (in app upgrade) for free and still have plenty left over to get a game or two.
- You must buy through the Amazon App Store, using your U.S. account (Canadian account won't work)
- You have to "purchase" and download the 5 listed free apps, but you don't have to install them unless you want to
- You get 200 Amazon coins for each of them, arrives in your account within a minute or so
- You can then use the 1000 coins for buying apps or making in-app purchases up to $10 worth
Definitely works for Plex and the Avia in-app upgrade. AllCast not listed unfortunately (there's an AllCast for FireTV, so Amazon may consider the Chromecast version a competitor)
actually if you haven't already, use 700 of those coins to buy GTA and get an additional 2000 coins. this plus the info above left me with a bunch of free apps (which you don't have to install if you don't want) GTA which i believe is for Fire TV and therefore have no use for. plex, avia and $22 in coins to use for future purchases. Thanks for reminding me to try my US account and not just my canadian account. Thought I was SOL.
Amazon have lost their minds. With all the promos they're offering this weekend, I've so far downloaded 3 paid apps I wanted for free, and ended with $30 in app store credit to spend in future. Since you can start with a free download that gives you some credit, and then leverage that to give you back more credit than you spend, I bet with a little work you could end owning every app that Amazon offers and still have a $1 million credit!
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Amazon have lost their minds. With all the promos they're offering this weekend, I've so far downloaded 3 paid apps I wanted for free, and ended with $30 in app store credit to spend in future. Since you can start with a free download that gives you some credit, and then leverage that to give you back more credit than you spend, I bet with a little work you could end owning every app that Amazon offers and still have a $1 million credit!
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Those free coins doesn't happens usually. I'm too with like 3300 coins ($33) in my account. If I'm not wrong, they expire after a year.
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Those free coins doesn't happens usually. I'm too with like 3300 coins ($33) in my account. If I'm not wrong, they expire after a year.
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Yes, these deals are infrequent. You are also correct - promotional/bonus coins expire after a year, but they are used before purchased coins when redeeming, so as long as you get something with coins every now and then, you will be fine.
But for some reason Amazon is giving away more coins than advertised at the moment. For example people buying GTA San Andreas for 699 coins are getting back 2500 coins instead of the advertised 2000. I bought a 99 cent app offering 30 coins back and got 200 coins instead. Ditto for other apps offering coins.
Yeah.. I saw that. Probably a bug. I evem bought one and the coins didn't change.
Nice find. Any other recommended apps? I am in Canada as well, just had to indicate a US address on account. Hope this does't spoil it. Had to purchase the San Adreas via PC but I don't have a kindal Worth for the bonus.
Looking to spend the rest of these coins too, any other apps recommended? Don't have too many via Amazon, picked up the Avia for sure or was it Plex, i dunno, i like free stuff.
Thanks OP and follows ups for the tips.
FYI i was using a VPN via phone to make purchases however, online just had to log into account.
So you just put a US address on your Canadian account and it worked?
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Many of the Amazon app special offers are U.S.-only, and while Amazon coins are now supported in several countries, they aren't yet in Canada. But all you have to do to take advantage of these offers if you have an existing Canadian Amazon account is change the country in your account settings to United States, and give it any U.S. address (tip: you might want to choose a tax-free state, because taxes do apply to digital purchases). You don't have to use a VPN.
You could also create a separate U.S. Amazon account, but be aware that Amazon apps are DRM-restricted to one account. Every time an Amazon app runs on your Android device it checks the current Amazon account login on the device to make sure it matches (you will be prompted to log in if you are not currently logged in to Amazon). The app will refuse to run if the device is not logged in to the correct Amazon account. You can only be logged in to one account at a time. If you have some apps purchased through one Amazon account and some purchased another Amazon account, you will have to keep switching accounts to run them. There is no way to consolidate app purchases on different accounts. However apps purchased by one account with different countries selected at different times are fine because it's all one account. And you can use the same account and purchased apps on any number of devices.
Thanks for that breakdown. I had originally used my separate account for the US stuff and put that on my tablet. but getting my canadian account recognized was the better move. wish I had learned of this sooner but still took advantage of this promo.
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So I'm trying the 1.2 update to give it a fair shake, and I have one big complaint about the way B&N chooses to do apps. To get any app, even free ones, it appears you need to have payment info in your account. For paid apps, that makes sense, but for free apps? No other major app store does this. I just don't like giving CC info out if I don't have to (especially after the recent PSN debacle). Just wanted to share my experience.
Not only that, but why aren't any games free?
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It is same way for Amazon (need to have 1 click enabled - It is annoying that I get invoices e-mailed to me the minute I buy that $0 app of the day).
I believe it works the same way for B&N Book purchases, even for free books, you need to have valid CC account with them.
I guess I never thought aboutthe Amazon app store. They had my info long before they had an app store. I am surprised that iTunes lets me go CC-less.
B&N requires a credit card for all Nook transactions. Including book and app purchases. Even if you have valid gift cards on your account they still need the credit card. Ghetto, but its life.
If you don't want to give your real credit card, I'd just buy a gift CC and add gift cards as your real payment. that way It'll use up the gift, and then the cc. Not the cheapest and fastest route, but its a secure option.
Apparently B&N does not allow app developers to subsidize the cost of their apps through advertising. That's why very little is free.
I don't see it as a huge deal, honestly. While i have yet to update to 1.2, it doesn't sound like apps are outrageously expensive. $2.99 for Angry Birds? I probably paid $29.99 for Lemmings, which was the 1990's version of Angry Birds, when that came out.
Yeah, I had to supply a credit card for the B&N store when configuring the stock Nook Color (before the new upgrade with apps); I didn't think we had a choice.
I used a "disposable" credit card number with a low dollar limit (via the "ShopSafe" credit card generator).
I was very pleasantly surprised that the Google Apps store on Android has no such requirement. I wonder how much success the B&N app store will ever have.
I like this a lot more then PayPal (they screwed me out of over $2200 and I'm done with the BS customer service.) You have to side load it and use the "call" feature to activate it. If you sign up for Clover Gold, you get a $5 credit and you can turn that into an Amazon gift card, it's win win...if you just want $5 and want to close the account you can also do that, but I recommend using this for sending/receiving money or even Serve from American Express, I've been using this for almost a year. I like it, just happen to get a few more invites to share with you guys to check it out.
Again, you don't have to keep the account, you can close it after you get your $5 if you'd like. It requires you to enter you bank account to transfer funds etc. It's a legit company from ex yahoo employees and few other big name players.
If you guys want to try it, here is my link to get in:
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Let me know how it works for you guys or if you have any issues, I have a few invites left.
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Just a friendly reminder that today is December 31.
Netflix 3-month promotional codes that were received with Chromecasts MUST be redeemed by end of today
Best Buy email: (No, the code is not a series of X's... nice try)
Follow the instructions below to redeem your code:
1. Go to netflix.com/chromecast
2. Enter the code below and click 'Continue'
3. If you are a new member, you will be asked to create a Netflix account. No billing information is required
4. If you are an existing Netflix member, log in to your Netflix account and your subscription will be credited for 3 months worth of streaming service
Code: XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Note: The code is case sensitive and must be entered exactly as displayed. This e-mail and code cannot be replaced if lost or deleted.
Please contact us with additional questions at 1-888-BEST BUY (1-888-237-8289)
Netflix Customer Support can be reached at 1-866-579-7172
For questions on Chromecast please contact support.google.com/chromecast.
EXPIRES: 12/31/2013
Codes may be redeemed through 12/31/2013.
1Offer available while supplies last. Valid for 3 months of Netflix service on the $7.99 (a month) Unlimited Streaming plan (for total value of $23.97). Valid for previous, new and existing Netflix members. A computer or other device that streams from Netflix (manufactured and sold separately) and broadband Internet connection are required to watch instantly. Offer is not redeemable or refundable for cash, subject to applicable law, and cannot be exchanged for Netflix Gift Subscriptions. You may apply the value of the offer to a different plan, or other services offered by Netflix. Exchanges in this manner may alter the duration of the offer. Limit of one promotion will be applied towards each monthly membership fee for your Netflix account, Netflix offer expires 12/31/13. For details, please visit www.netflix.com/termsofuse. © 2013 Netflix, Inc
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Get a 3-Month Netflix Gift Code with Purchase of a Google Chromecast
Purchase a Google Chromecast and receive a Netflix gift code redeemable towards 3 months of Netflix streaming service on a new or existing account. The gift code will be emailed to you a week after your Chromecast has shipped.
Follow the instructions below to redeem your code:
1) Go to netflix.com/chromecast.
2) Enter the Netflix code from your email and click 'Continue'.
3) If you are a new member, you will be asked to create a Netflix account. No billing information is required.
4) If you are an existing Netflix member, login into your Netflix account and your subscription will be credited for 3 months worth of streaming services.
Offer expired on July 25, 2013 at 5:30 PM PST.
Netflix gift codes expire 12/31/13. Valid for 3 months of Netflix service on the $7.99 (a month) Unlimited Streaming plan (for total value of $23.97). Valid for previous, new and existing Netflix members. Offer available while supplies last. A computer or other device that streams from Netflix (manufactured and sold separately) and broadband Internet connection are required to watch instantly. Offer is not redeemable or refundable for cash, subject to applicable law, and cannot be exchanged for Netflix Gift Subscriptions. You may apply the value of the offer to a different plan, or other services offered by Netflix. Exchanges in this manner may alter the duration of the offer. Limit of one promotion will be applied towards each monthly membership fee for your Netflix account. For details, please visit www.netflix.com/termsofuse.
Thank you! I didn't realize they had an expiration date.
I was supposed to look into this weeks ago but didn't. How was the Amazon promo sent to purchasers? I don't remember getting anything or was there a cutoff on that to?
Tried to contact Amazon about this but so far, one reply thought I was asking about the student price discount!!:crying:
Same here, didn't get any thing inside the retail box or email etc
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I was supposed to look into this weeks ago but didn't. How was the Amazon promo sent to purchasers? I don't remember getting anything or was there a cutoff on that to?
Tried to contact Amazon about this but so far, one reply thought I was asking about the student price discount!!:crying:
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Not 100% since I got all mine via Best Buy but looks like it was a separate email, just like it was for Best Buy.
The BBY email had subject "Your Complimentary Netflix Subscription Code" so check if maybe it got out in spam, bulk or junk.
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Not 100% since I got all mine via Best Buy but looks like it was a separate email, just like it was for Best Buy.
The BBY email had subject "Your Complimentary Netflix Subscription Code" so check if maybe it got out in spam, bulk or junk.
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Long gone by now!
Don't have my receipt handy but in store Best Buy purchases may have the code printed on the receipt as well. They were for the Google Play credit.
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Don't have my receipt handy but in store Best Buy purchases may have the code printed on the receipt as well. They were for the Google Play credit.
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I got my Chromecast from Best Buy right when it first came out. My code for the 3 months of free NetFlix was printed directly on my Best Buy receipt. I'm a "Best Buy Rewards" member, so I don't know if that had any bearing on how I was presented my code, but the guy at Best Buy said something about me needing to check my email that I had associated with my Rewards account. I really can't remember why he mentioned that and I honestly don't remember even putting in my Rewards email for anything, but yea...it was printed right in the middle of my receipt.
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I really can't remember why he mentioned that and I honestly don't remember even putting in my Rewards email for anything, but yea...it was printed right in the middle of my receipt.
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Thanks for the confirmation. I'm told it shouldn't matter whether you're a a My Best Buy member or not, aside from the system looking up your info.
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Got another reply from Amazon with the answer which is right in the link in the OP! Offer expired on July 25, 2013 at 5:30 PM PST
Thank you soo much Bhiga, totally forgot I had a netflix code in my gmail and have just activated it
Kyonz said:
Thank you soo much Bhiga, totally forgot I had a netflix code in my gmail and have just activated it
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It didn't expire yesterday?
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It didn't expire yesterday?
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Well it worked just then, so no idea - I'm just happy it worked.
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Well it worked just then, so no idea - I'm just happy it worked.
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Sometimes there's a grace period, though in this case my guess is that the Netflix employee that needs to turn it off has today off.
So I'm heading over to Walmart to get a Chromecast.
I want root, eventually. Is it possible to use it out of the box without automatically updating and losing rootability?
you will loose root ability they just updated to a newer version because there was a new root method disclosed recently. so leave it unplugged.
@BurnOmatic is correct....
Better order up the things you need to root it before you power it up or you might get updated and lose the ability to root it after that.
Best Buy has a sale on right now. Buy two Chromecasts for $55, free shipping + free 90 day trial to Google Play Music All Access.
Buy 2 Chromecast, Save $15
Enjoy online video and music on two TVs in your home with a pair of Chromecast streaming media devices for only $55.
After you add Chromecast to your cart, simply adjust the quantity to "2" and save $15. Plus free shipping.
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Free Shipping
For a limited time, get free standard shipping on this item.
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Free Google Play Music All Access Trial with Chromecast
Buy Chromecast and enjoy unlimited music from All Access — the unlimited music service from Google Play — free for 90 days ($9.99 per month thereafter).
To redeem, set up your Chromecast and then visit chromecast.com/offers by September 30, 2014.
Offer not available to previous or existing All Access subscribers. See chromecast.com/offers for terms and conditions.
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edit: created thread for Best Buy sale since I thought this thread might not be read by potential buyers.
I hurried to order my 5x in order to get the $50 Google promotional credit, thinking I could use the credit balance to purchase from the Google store the USB-C cables I knew I would need.
Today, I went to order my cables, and the store wouldn't let me check out, saying "invalid payment method."
I went back to the offer, and in the fine print on the terms it says: "Items ineligible for purchase using promotional balance include certain subscriptions (see the Help Center for more information), as well as items in the Google Store." (emphasis added). You can only use the credit to buy intangibles, not actual things.
I feel ripped off, like it was a cheap bait and switch. Was I unreasonable to think I could use a Google credit to buy things at the Google store? You can use the Google credit from their marketing questions (Google opinion rewards) at the store. I don't need any games or movies, but I do need new cables.
That's my rant.
This has always been the case.
pretty sure it is google PLAY credit, not google STORE credit. so no, you won't able to spend play credit at the store.
I discovered that as well. Google Play credit, regardless of whether it was from this promo or the Opinion Rewards, cannot be used at the store. I called customer support to see if it could be applied to the type C wall charger they sell, and they wouldn't budge. Oh well.
I'm not happy that I can't use the balance on a charger, but I'm also not surprised. Physical equipment costs them a lot more than apps.
With the right cables, you can get away with using an older charger and a minimal difference in charge time. Most of those cables cost way less than google's quick chargers on the store.
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This has always been the case.
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What was the cutoff to receive this credit? I thought it was if you purchased in October? Anyway, I ordered on the 29th and got it on the 30th. Haven't heard anything about it.
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What was the cutoff to receive this credit? I thought it was if you purchased in October? Anyway, I ordered on the 29th and got it on the 30th. Haven't heard anything about it.
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You'll get an email to redeem the offer from the Googs. If you don't (say within a week or 2) I'd contact customer support
If you are a Play Music subscriber you can use it to pay that subscription, I was able to switch my recurring payment method to my Play credit balance.
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You'll get an email to redeem the offer from the Googs. If you don't (say within a week or 2) I'd contact customer support
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I'm pretty sure you had to order by the 25th to get the play store credit.
To the OP, how can you feel ripped off for something you got for free? Entitled much? It's said for play store use only since the beginning, it's your own fault for not reading. Everything has fine print these days.
Yeah it definitely was the 25th. Any free money is good money. Paid for Nova Launcher prime for me!
Picked up Ellie Goulding album with some of my credit. I also had a promo for half off an album so total cost was less than $9 Play credit
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If you are a Play Music subscriber you can use it to pay that subscription, I was able to switch my recurring payment method to my Play credit balance.
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how did you do this? I can't find an option to use my play balance?
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Yeah it definitely was the 25th. Any free money is good money. Paid for Nova Launcher prime for me!
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I ordered mine on the 18th of October and had to call Google about the credit. It turned out there was an email with a redeem code. I bought nova prime as well! Love it.
And yes it's just Google play apps, BUT, if you're into dating apps, you can use the money towards ok cupid I know for sure but maybe some others as well. That's a plus as I'm trying to buy apps, but now I can't find any worth buying except nova launcher prime of course!
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I ordered mine on the 18th of October and had to call Google about the credit. It turned out there was an email with a redeem code. I bought nova prime as well! Love it.
And yes it's just Google play apps, BUT, if you're into dating apps, you can use the money towards ok cupid I know for sure but maybe some others as well. That's a plus as I'm trying to buy apps, but now I can't find any worth buying except nova launcher prime of course!
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If you want a camera app with more manual controls, check out ProShot. I used my Google credit to purchase that as well. And Tasker so I can double tap the screen to turn off the phone.
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how did you do this? I can't find an option to use my play balance?
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Go to payments.google.com, click Bills and Accounts on the left, click Music subscription, and switch "Pay with" to Google Play Balance.
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