Samsung’s S Pen is a powerful tool for getting work done, whether you’re jotting down notes, marking up documents, or using gestures within apps. Wouldn’t it be cool if you could customize what the gestures do? With Tasker, you can.
João Dias, the developer of Tasker, discovered how to intercept the gesture events triggered by the S Pen. Using Tasker, users can choose from more than 350 actions to customize the S Pen experience like never before. For example, you can turn on your smart lights, toggle Do Not Disturb mode, put your device to sleep, and much more.
Here’s a video from the developer that demonstrates some of what you can do once you hook up S Pen gestures to Tasker:
Tasker is able to intercept S Pen events once it’s granted the READ_LOGS permission, a permission that allows an app to read Android’s system logs. In order to grant Tasker this permission, you need to do so manually via ADB. Once you download Tasker, you can create a profile using an S Pen gesture entry in the system log as the context. Then you can then tie a series of actions (or a single action) to that context. Since Tasker can be programmed to do basically anything, the customization possibilities are limitless.
Note that only Samsung devices with Bluetooth-enabled S Pens support gestures, which include the Galaxy Note 9 and up and the Galaxy Tab S6 and later. Also, your device needs to be running the stock firmware, as custom ROMs likely won’t send the exact same messages in the logcat for each gesture. Lastly, Tasker is limited to the gestures you can configure in the “Air Gestures” settings on the device.
Tasker is available from the Google Play Store for $3.49, though you can download a 7-day trial version from the developer’s website.
Between all the rage that TWS has been generating lately, it’s easy to forget Bluetooth neckbands are still a thing. Although the popularity of neckbands has somewhat declined since the rise of TWS, the market clearly exists for those who aren’t entirely convinced with the truly wireless form factor just yet. Neckbands are a no brainer if you’re looking for a pair of Bluetooth earphones that are affordable, don’t need to be charged every few hours, or require special care and attention. For instance, OnePlus’s latest Bullets Wireless Z (review) neckband offers up to 20 hours of battery life, IP55 dust and water resistance, and sturdy build quality at just ₹1,999 (~$27). Another equally impressive contender is the OPPO Enco M31, which deserves just as much attention as the Bullets Wireless Z. Launched back in May without much fanfare, the OPPO Enco M31 earphones have received critical acclaim for its sound quality and are regarded as some of the best Bluetooth earphones under ₹2000.
I’ve been using the Enco M31 for over a month, and I have to agree they are unbelievably good. It’s tough to believe these earphones only cost ₹1,999 (~$27) and offer such a refined sound that usually requires a much higher expenditure.
OPPO Enco M31: Specifications
Specification
Enco M31
Build and Weight
Plastic earcups and rubber collar
IPX5 water & dust resistance
22g
Driver & Frequency response
Single 9.2mm dynamic driver
Driver sensitivity: 101.9dB @1kHz
Frequency response:
20Hz-20KHz (44.1kHz)
20Hz-40KHz (LDAC 96KHz, 990Kbps)
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.0
Codecs: LDAC, SBC
Range: 10 m
Battery & Charging
88 mAh
12 hours of standard audio playback (SBC)
8 hours of high-quality audio playback (LDAC)
USB Type C port
10-minute quick charge for 3 hours of playback
In The Box
Pair of Enco M31
2x silicon ear tips
USB Charging cable
User guide
Safety and Warranty card
About this review: The OPPO Enco M31 is my personal purchase. OPPO had no input in the content of this review. This review is written after over two months of use. Unless otherwise specified, the observations stated in the review are with regards to Android smartphones.
Design, Comfort & Controls
The OPPO Enco M31 are an average looking pair of earphones. There’s nothing cutting edge or flashy about them – unless you go for the funky Green variant. They feature a familiar neckband design with two plastic modules strapped to a rubber collar and wires shooting through them and connecting to the earcups. The pill-shaped ear cups are made out of plastic and feature a circular spun-metal finish, which adds a nice contrasting look. The earcups themselves are really tiny, barely half an inch in size, and have a flat outer surface, which helps them sit flush without sticking out of your ears.
In terms of comfort, the Enco M31 are pleasantly comfortable. They don’t enter too deep into the ear canal, making it possible to wear them for extended periods without feeling any pain or discomfort. I’ve had them in my ears for more than 3 hours at once, and I didn’t feel the need to take them out, neither out of irritation nor fatigue. The Enco M31 are also remarkably lightweight earphones – the entire device weighs just 22g. You can wear them on your neck all day without even noticing they’re there.
Unlike the Bullets WIreless Z, which has in-line controls attached to the wire, the Enco M31 has them on the inner side of the left module. It’s a fairly simple button layout consisting of a multi-function key located along the edge of the plastic module and two volume keys sitting just above it. Due to their odd placement, the buttons are a bit of a stretch to reach, but you do get used to it over time. Although the volume keys are nice and clicky, I’m not a fan of the multi-function key, which feels mushy and always requires exerting a bit of force to register the click. You can play/pause the audio or answer/hang-up calls with a single click on the multi-function key. Double-clicking the key lets you change the sound profile while pressing the button three times summons the Google Assistant. You can also change tracks by holding the volume up or volume down key for a second.
The Enco uses a similar magnetic mechanism that we have seen on other Bluetooth neckbands. Separating the cups activates the earphones while clipping them together puts them to sleep. A soft voice plays when the earphones connect to the host device. The voice also notifies when you switch between the Balanced and Bass mode, and also warns when the battery is running low.
The overall build quality is average at best. The thin wires don’t scream long-term durability, and buttons could have been better positioned. The OPPO Enco M31 also don’t enjoy the same level of protection as the Bullets Wireless Z — they are rated for IPX5, which safeguards them against drizzles and water splashes, but you don’t get any dust protection. They are not built for rough handling and must be handled with care if you plan to use them for the long term.
OPPO Enco M31: Audio Quality
The OPPO Enco M31 features a single 9.2mm dynamic driver and PET titanium-plated composite diaphragms fitted into each ear cup with a frequency range of up to 40KHz. It also has independent bass chambers for boosted low-frequencies when the dedicated Bass mode is activated.
One of the major attractions of the Enco M31 is LDAC support, a Hi-Res codec developed by Sony. This is a big deal for multiple reasons. For one, LDAC offers the highest transmission throughput of any Bluetooth codec out there, up to 990Kbps, making these earphones a perfect choice for listening to lossless music. Secondly, the Enco M31 are quite literally the only Bluetooth earphones to offer LDAC support at this price point. Along with Hi-Res certification, this makes the Enco M31 the cheapest wireless earphone suitable for critical listening.
The OPPO Enco M31 have a neutral sound signature, meaning they reproduce the sound as faithfully as possible without emphasizing specific frequencies, say, lows or highs. Neutral sounding earphones, especially the Bluetooth ones, are rare to get hold of at this price point and are usually reserved for earphones located much higher on the price ladder. As such, it’s both refreshing and exciting to see Oppo taking a different route than the competition and not falling for the same cliché “more bass, more treble” approach.
Oppo has a smart trick up its sleeve to placate both audiophiles and bass heads. Out-of-the-box, the Enco M31 uses a Balanced sound mode which, as you might have guessed, provides neutral sound. Should you need that extra kick of bass, OPPO offers a dedicated Bass mode to elevate the lower frequencies. You can switch between Bass and Balanced sound profiles simply by double-pressing the multi-function button.
Although not as prominent as some of the bass-heavy earphones out there, the bass on the Enco M31 is tight and impactful — as it was evident while listening to Posthumous Forgiveness by Tame Impala. Not to mention, you can always switch to the Bass mode if you crave more punch on certain tracks. Personally, I find the bass response on the default Balanced mode to be perfect to my taste, so I rarely use the bass mode. But of course, many people prefer more pronounced lows over clean mids and treble, so it’s good to have the option at the disposal.
The midrange representation is really impressive, adding a sense of realism to voices and lead instruments without being too forward. This was apparent while listening to vocal-centric tracks such as Night and Day by Diana Krall and Bleecker Street by Simon & Garfunkel, which sounded smooth and intimate as they should.
Treble response is also quite balanced — clean, bright, and expressive without being overly sharp or fatiguing. There’s a hint of spark and shimmer that brings life to guitar riffs, horns, cymbals, and other string instruments.
Full Test Playlist
Posthumous Forgiveness — Tame Impala
My Cherie Amour — Stevie Wonder, Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy
Indian Summer — Anoushka Shankar
Birdman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) — Antonio Sánchez
Book of Days – 2009 Remaster — Enya
Tere Bina — A.R Rahman, Chinmayi, Murtuza Khan, Qadir Khan
Abhi Abhi — KK
Night And Day — Diana Krall
Bombay Dreams — KSHMR, Lost Stories, Kavita Seth
Bleecker Street — Simon & Garfunkel
The OPPO Enco M31 are hands down, the best sounding Bluetooth earphones in the entry-level segment.
The Enco M31’s moment of truth came while listening to solo Jazz drummer Antonio Sanchez’s percussion laden score for the movie Birdman. The whole score consists of basically just Antonio on a drum set, but there’s a great deal of detail and depth, which often gets lost on average sounding headphones. Contrary to my doubts, the Enco M31 reproduced every drum beat, enigmatic shuffle groves, shimmers of the hi-hat, and crashing of cymbals with such breathtaking clarity and precision, it was hard to believe I was listening to a pair of cheap, entry-level Bluetooth earphones.
The best thing about the Enco M31 is how versatile they are. Thanks to their neutral sound signature, they go well with just about anything — be it Pop, Rock, Metal, Jazz, or classical. I have had these earphones for two months now, and I still can’t get over how incredibly detailed and musical they sound. They are hands down, the best sounding Bluetooth earphones in the entry-level segment.
Range, Latency, & Microphone Quality
The OPPO Enco M31 uses Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity with downward compatibility with previous Bluetooth versions. There’s no multi-device pairing support, but you can move back and forth between your already paired devices by simultaneously holding the volume keys for a few seconds. This mechanism is not as quick and effortless as the OnePlus Bullets Z’s implementation, which works by double-pressing the function key, but it does get the job done without needing to fiddle with Bluetooth settings. The Enco M31 provides a decent signal range indoors; however, I did notice audio drops and stutters if I moved to other parts of my house with my phone left in my bedroom. In comparison, the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z offers a more robust reception, and I can freely roam in the house without worrying about the physical barriers interrupting my calls or music.
The latency performance on the Enco M31 is impressive for gaming and consuming videos. Although SBC and AAC codecs are considered good enough for video streaming, they can’t keep up with the exorbitant demands of gaming. To address this issue, many OEMs offer an optimized low-latency mode that cuts down the latency period for a lag-free gaming experience. However, in most cases, this low-latency mode is only supported on OEMs’ own phones — for example, the Bullets Wireless Z’s low-latency mode only works on select OnePlus phones.
The Enco M31 with the LDAC codec provides reasonably good latency.
Thankfully that’s not the case with the Enco M31 as the LDAC codec provides reasonably good latency on any device running Android 8.0 and above. I tested the Enco M31 with Call of Duty Mobile on three different smartphones — POCO M2 Pro, iQOO 3 5G, and Galaxy M31 — and was quite content with the latency performance. Although there is a minor lag, it’s not really perceptible unless you go out of your way and look for it. And it’s also not bad enough to put you at a disadvantage in competitive multiplayer games. If you’re looking for a pair of Bluetooth earphones specifically for gaming, you can’t go wrong with the Enco M31.
The Enco M31 comes with what OPPO calls an AI-Powered Noise Reduction feature for voice calls. As per the company’s marketing material, this feature filters out background noise so your voice can be heard more clearly on the other end. The feature works out of the box and doesn’t need to be activated. In my testing, however, it was quite ineffective as callers could still pick up surrounding noises when I was outdoors. But apart from that, taking calls on Enco M31 was a good experience. Voices sounded clear and loud, and the callers did not complain about anything unusual.
Battery Life
Coming to the battery life, the OPPO Enco M31 packs in an 88mAh battery and charges via a USB Type C port. The company claims up to 12 hours of battery life on a single charge, which doesn’t sound bad. However, this figure only holds when using the SBC codec. When listening over LDAC, the figure drops to measly 8 hours, as per the official claim. In real life, I was getting close to 7 and a half hours of battery life with LDAC. With my average 3-4 hours of usage each day, I had to recharge the Enco M31 every third day.Having grown accustomed to OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z’s marathon battery life, this was a big step down for me. With a similar usage pattern, the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z easily gets me through a week on a single charge.
The charging time also verges on the conservative side, with the device taking close to an hour to reach from an empty state to full. OPPO says you can get 3 hours of music playback on a 10-minute recharge. In my loop test, however, the device survived for 2 hours and 11 minutes. In comparison, the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z can be fully charged within 25 minutes and gives 10 hours of playback time on a 10-minute quick top-up.
Conclusion – The OPPO Enco M31 is the Champion of Budget Wireless Earphones
The Oppo Enco M31 are among the best sounding Bluetooth earphones available on the market. Although there are plenty of contenders that fit that description, the main takeaway here is that the OPPO Enco M31 offers such fantastic sound at a fraction of the cost of its much pricey counterparts. It’s this deadly combination of exceptional sound quality and criminally low price that earns the OPPO Enco M31 the praise and glory it so rightfully deserves. The Enco M31 really took me by surprise with their brilliant audio tuning. The sound they produce is unheard for a device of this price.
The Enco M31 are compact and easy to carry around and make for a great workout companion with their snug in-ear fit and sweat resistance properties. They also manage to boast support for a high-end Bluetooth codec such as LDAC while its competitors could only manage to offer SBC and AAC. LDAC not only enables a high-quality music listening experience, but its relatively low latency also makes it an excellent choice for those who want to enjoy a near-lag free gaming experience on a Bluetooth headset.
The OPPO Enco M31's deadly combination of exceptional sound quality and criminally low price earns it the praise and glory it so rightfully deserves.
The Enco M31’s balanced sound signature provides an equal opportunity for every type of music to shine through and ensures you hear music as originally intended by the artist. The Enco M31 is by no means a perfect product, far from it. There’s clear room for improvement, particularly in the areas of build quality and battery life. But honestly, I’m quite content with what’s on offer here. A successor with the same audio tuning, ANC, and a bigger battery would surely be a recipe for success. But as it is, the OPPO Enco M31 are the true champions of the budget wireless audio segment. At a price of just ₹1,999 (~$27), the OPPO Enco M31 provides far more value than any other entry-level earphones. If you care about good sound quality above anything else, you got to get hold of the OPPO Enco M31.
We have the shiny new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra in our hands, a phone that costs a cool $1,300. That much money gets you a very good smartphone, but many users would still like to put a case on it for the added peace of mind on such an expensive purchase. There’s no dearth of options when it comes to cases for the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, and in this article, we’ll be taking a quick look at Samsung’s Clear Cover “case” to see how good of a case it actually is. Should you get it? Probably not. Should you still read this review? Please do.
The official Clear Cover case for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is soft and clear. That’s it. This isn’t exactly a fancy case, nor is it meant to be. Samsung’s soft TPU case is meant to offer basic protection while letting you still enjoy how your phone looks. That doesn’t mean it looks bad, though. Since it’s transparent, it doesn’t really look like anything from most angles.
At the right angles, the case is almost invisible.
If you’re someone who doesn’t like cases because they hide your phone, this (or any transparent) case might be for you.
It still looks good at other angles, though.
Now for how it feels. Again, this is a pretty basic case, and the material is a soft plastic. So you’re not going to get the “premium” glass feel you would without it. But it being soft plastic also means it’s grippy. You won’t have to worry about your phone sliding out of your hand or off a smooth surface when it’s in this case.
It’s also comfortable to hold. Since it doesn’t add much to the phone’s dimensions, it feels almost like you’re just holding the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra without a case.
Fit
This is an official case by Samsung for Samsung devices, so it obviously fits perfectly. The dimensions are perfect, and all ports and sensor remain accessible and functional.
It’s easy to put on and take off, too. I’ve had annoying experiences with TPU cases in the past where once installed, they fit fine, but actually getting them onto the phone is a nightmare. And I can say the same for taking them off. Samsung’s managed to provide both a good fit and a good installation/removal experience. Putting this Clear Cover case on is plenty easy, and once it’s on, it fits snugly without any annoying air gaps.
Durability
One of the more important reasons for using a case is protection. Everyone drops their phone at some point, and a case is meant to at least somewhat reduce the chance of something breaking. Will Samsung’s TPU case do that? Well, I don’t particularly want to go outside and drop my $1300 phone onto cement to find out, so I’m going to have to be a little more theoretical here.
This isn’t a cover/folio/wallet case, so it doesn’t really provide much in the way of screen protection. The sides of the case do come up over the screen a little bit on the edges, but since the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra’s screen is curved, most of the screen is still completely exposed.
That doesn’t mean there’s no protection here, though. If you drop your phone and it hits a corner, you’ll probably be fine. The soft plastic should provide enough cushioning to give the phone a fighting chance to simply bounce instead of crack. There’s also a ridge around the camera module cutout, which should shield the camera glass from direct hits on a flat surface.
Overall, this isn’t the most protective case out there, but it’s probably better than nothing.
Features
I’ll be short: this is a piece of plastic. There are no special features, at least not intentional ones.
There is one thing I’ve noticed from using this case, though: it almost completely eliminates accidental touches on the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. With no case, at least for me, it’s almost impossible to do anything without my hand hitting the edge of the screen and tapping something I didn’t want to tap.
With this TPU case installed, that almost never happens. As an added bonus, it’s even easier to reach the other edge of the screen (say, for dragging out a navigation drawer) using the case.
Conclusion
If you have the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and you’re in the market for a super simple case with super simple protection, this is the one for you.
Of course, if you’re not in the US, this case probably came in the box with your phone. And if you’re looking for something more protective, then you’re gonna want to find something else.
But if you like the way your phone looks, and you’re not too concerned about breaking it, and you’re in the US, then you can get the Clear Cover for a cool $20.
The Clear Cover case for the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is easy-to-hold and provides protection without covering up the phone's great design or adding a lot of bulk.
Despite the fact that Samsung releases a lot of devices every year, the company doesn’t offer an official user-friendly firmware download portal for its Galaxy-branded smartphones and tablets. You can either try your luck with the built-in update checker in Settings, or you can use the Samsung Smart Switch app — neither of these options will satisfy power users itching to get the latest update right now. Samsung enthusiasts thus often turn to third-party services to download updates, which are conveniently packed and ready to be flashed via Odin. Tools like SamFirm and Frija are also widely used by the community, as one can easily query Samsung FUS (Firmware Update Server) and download the latest build for their model using these utilities.
However, none of the aforementioned firmware downloaders are open source. The tools utilize a specific library from the Smart Switch distribution in order to authenticate to the update server. The library itself is obfuscated using Themida, which is one of the reasons why the utilities are difficult to port to operating systems other than Microsoft Windows. Nevertheless, XDA Junior Member nn000 has managed to cross these barriers.
After carefully reverse-engineering the download protocol, the developer decided to code the downloader in Python, which means the final tool can be executed on virtually any operating system. The result is Samloader, a cross-platform CLI application that can fetch Samsung firmware packages without using any proprietary DLL. This extremely tiny script (less than 100KB) can also decrypt the OTA artifacts and create a standard flashable package.
How to use Samloader to download firmware for your Samsung Galaxy device
Make sure you have Python 3 and pip installed.
Download the codebase of Samloader using this link or clone the repository using git:
git clone https://github.com/nlscc/samloader
Install using pip:
cd samloader
pip3 install .
Check the latest firmware version for your model:
samloader checkupdate [model] [region]
For example, if you need to find out the latest firmware for the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, then type the following:
samloader checkupdate SM-G988U TMB
Download the specified firmware version for a given phone and region to a specified file or directory:
It is worth mentioning that Samloader doesn’t support every Samsung update channel out there. Some carriers (like AT&T and Verizon) don’t provide updates through Samsung’s OTA server. Moreover, you can’t download beta channel firmware using this script.
ASUS ROG Phone II owners were treated to a new update earlier this week, and it features some nice additions, including the same Armoury Crate design that’s found in the ASUS ROG Phone 3.
The Armoury Crate app is described as “the hub of all information and controls your gaming needs from your phone.” It’s the app where users can browse and launch their games and tweak settings to get the most out of their device.
As we described in our review of the ROG Phone 3, the updated UI of the Armoury Crate app allows users to see installed games in either a grid view or a card carousel. Each view offers the same actions, including the ability to launch games, change the scenario profile (customize X-Mode and other settings), view your record of screenshots and screen recording clips, or launch the website for the game. You can also change the cover art for each card.
Thanks to Reddit user Apostlethe13th, you can see the updated Armoury Crate app running on the ROG Phone II.
Here are the full release notes in this week’s update to version 17.0240.2009.47:
Android security patch update to 2020-09
Added support for ROG Connect in Armoury Crate
Support TwinView Dock 3 FW update
Fix issue where Pokemon Go could cause high CPU usage
Fix Application names being cut off in Recents view for Hebrew localization
Fix AirTriggers mistouch issue and optimize AirTriggers stability
The update also features the September 2020 Android security patch level and TwinView Dock 3 support, the latter of which provides users with a dual-screen gaming experience. Think of the TwinView Dock 3 as ASUS’ version of the Nintendo DS. The new TwinView Dock 3 is backward compatible with the ROG Phone II although it was designed for the newer ROG Phone 3 and its 144Hz display. When paired with the ROG Phone II, the TwinView Dock 3 supports running at up to 120Hz.
According to ASUS, the update is rolling out now for the ZS660KL model and should arrive to users in waves. However, you can also grab the firmware downloads at the following XDA forum thread:
Google will reportedly get stricter with developers over in-app purchases, according to Bloomberg. The move is set to be announced next week and will surely upset some developers who have previously circumvented Google’s rules.
Bloomberg’s report claims Google will issue updated guidelines that will clarify a requirement for apps to use Google Play In-app Billing service for in-app purchases. That means if you purchase a Spotify subscription through the Android app, Google wants its 30% cut of the revenue.
Google’s policies aren’t necessarily changing. Rather, the company is reportedly cracking down and will no longer allow developers to prompt users to pay with their credit card, rather than offering a subscription through Google’s billing service for in-app purchases.
Here’s what Google’s existing Play Store guidelines say, in part:
Developers offering products within a game download on Google Play or providing access to game content must use Google Play In-app Billing as the method of payment.
Developers offering products within another category of app downloaded on Google Play must use Google Play In-app Billing as the method of payment, except for the following cases:
Payment is solely for physical products.
Payment is for digital content that may be consumed outside of the app itself (e.g. songs that can be played on other music players).
Even with these policies in place, Google has more or less allowed some high-profile companies to circumvent the guideline by turning a blind eye when they offer an alternative method of payment. With Google ready to double down on the requirement, developers will allegedly get a short grace period to comply before facing enforcement. Apple has recently come under fire for a similar practice — though the Cupertino-based company has strictly enforced its own requirements from the very beginning.
Google’s updated policies will surely escalate what is growing into an ugly battle between developers and Apple and Google. Both companies are already embroiled in an ugly legal battle with Epic Games, which recently tried to circumvent App Store and Play Store policies by encouraging Fortnite players to purchase in-game content from Epic directly. Apple and Google responded by taking Fortnite down from their respective app stores.
Meanwhile, it was announced this week that some of the industry’s most popular developers, including Epic Games, Spotify, and Tile, were banding together to create the Coalition for App Fairness. The group’s aim is to “create a level playing field for app businesses.”
Google’s Android platform allows users to access multiple app stores, while apps can also be side-loaded. But if developers want to be in the Play Store, they have to abide by Google’s rules. We’ll see what the response is like when Google clarifies its stance on in-app purchases next week.
Samsung has announced its newest flagship device, the Galaxy S20 FE. Coming in at a cool $700, the Galaxy S20 FE straddles the line between affordability and premium specs and offers access to 5G without needing to pay at least $1k for Samsung’s other flagship lines.
The Galaxy S20 FE shares a lot of the same features as its more expensive siblings including a gorgeous 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Android 10 with One UI 2.5 (and One UI 3.0 down the line), a Snapdragon 865 processor, and up to 256GB of storage.
The Galaxy S20 FE will be released on October 2nd, with pre-orders already open! Below, we’ve rounded up the best deals including ways to save big by trading in or buying multiple devices. It’s also one of the most fun devices Samsung has launched recently, with lots of colors for you to pick from!
Here are the best pre-order deals for the Galaxy S20 FE!
Where to Pre-order the Galaxy S20 FE
Right now in the US, you can pick up a Galaxy S20 FE from the typical retailers. If you’re looking for an unlocked Galaxy S20 FE deal, you can pick one up from Amazon, Samsung, or Best Buy. If being locked into a carrier isn’t a concern, you can also head to Verizon or AT&T for big savings.
Best Galaxy S20 FE Deals Unlocked
If you want to grab an unlocked phone before the October 2nd release, you have three solid options: Amazon, Best Buy, or Samsung themselves. All of them have their unique specials going on too, so pick the deal that suits you best!
Amazon
As always, Amazon will have the most convenient way of getting the Galaxy S20 FE, with Prime Shipping available. They’re also offering a flat $100 off the MSRP, so you can get an FE in any of the six available colors for $600. Amazon will also allow you to trade in your device for some credit, although most of the available phones for trade-in don’t have the best values. Finally, if you have an Amazon Prime Rewards card, you can opt to pay $33.33 over 18 months.
Pick up your S20 FE for $100 off at Amazon, and enjoy the benefits of Prime Release Day shipping. If you have an Amazon Prime Rewards card, you can also sign up for an interest-free payment plan. If you don't want any fuss with your new purchase, Amazon is the way to go.
Picking up a new device straight from the source is never a bad idea, and Samsung has some of the best Galaxy S20 FE deals around. First, you can bring the total price all the way down to $250 with the right trade-in. Also, with a pre-order, you can get $70 in credit for the Samsung Store to use on whatever you want. Lastly, you’ll get six months of Spotify Premium and four months of YouTube Premium. Always a nice bonus.
If you want the best possible deal for an unlocked phone, Samsung will be your best option. Save big on a trade-in, with the right phone bringing the FE's total to $250, and also get $70 in Samsung store credit.
Best Buy may not have the orange and white colors that Samsung and Amazon do, but you can save more on the Galaxy S20 FE by activating the phone with them. If you’re going starting a new line with Sprint, you’ll pay $500 on the device, which is $200 total off. If you’re upgrading on Sprint, Verizon, or AT&T, you’ll grab this Galaxy S20 FE deal for $550, so it’s still $50 less than the other unlocked offerings if trading an old device in isn’t an option.
Save more without messing with trade-ins at Best Buy. By activating today, you can save an additional $50 or $100 flat over the unlocked competition! You still won't get the phone until October 2nd, but then you won't need to worry about trying to activate it.
Verizon has all sorts of Galaxy S20 FE deals to take advantage of, depending on what you're looking for. From free goodies to savings for purchasing two S20 FEs, there is something for everyone. Head on over and see how you can save big!
At AT&T, if you have the right phone and are switching from another carrier, you can get the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE completely free. Can’t argue with that! Also, if you buy the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live at the same time, you’ll save $50 on the purchase. Finally, this retailer has the same $70 Samsung Shop credit that Verizon and Samsung has. For some reason, though, AT&T is a bit more limited in their color options than the others, so you’ve been warned!
Have a recent phone to trade-in and ready to make the carrier switch to AT&T? Then you can have the Galaxy S20 FE on the house! Also, you can save $50 on a pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. The colors are more limited at AT&T, but if that doesn't concern you, this might just be the carrier for you!
