Try the Tech - Official Programme Launched

[Anonymous]

Dear all,

After a few months of beta trial, we are delighted to officially launch the Try the Tech programme! It’s open to all community members and we hope many of you will enjoy the opportunity to try out as many devices as possible. Participating couldn’t be easier, please read carefully the programme description and the Terms & Conditions below.

GO HERE FOR INFO ON THE LATEST TRY THE TECH PHASE!

Try the Tech is a programme exclusive to O2 Community members. Some of our top contributors are very keen on trying out the latest handsets and tablets and we want to give you the opportunity to borrow them from us. No more visiting shops or playing with your friends’ mobiles! You will receive the device of your choice (subject to availability) at your home address and you can trial it for 2 weeks free of charge.

Who is eligible?

Any member of the O2 Community can apply to participate in this programme, however the most active contributors will be given priority - it’s our way to say thank you for all their hard work over the years. If you’ve just joined the community or not been very active, get noticed! We love reviews, FAQs, videos and guides made by our community members, and that’s a very good way to get our attention.

The mechanics 

Every time we have a device available, we will post an announcement in the official Try the Tech thread, where you can register your interest and then PM a member of the community team. We will get in touch with the ones who get picked directly by PM and arrange delivery. By agreeing to participate to the programme we will assume that you have agreed the Terms & Conditions.

You can then trial it for 2 weeks, play and learn everything about it, write reviews, tease the community with pictures and film your video guides. At the end of the 2 weeks trial, you will be required to send it back to us via the pre-paid jiffy bag enclosed.

Things to remember

• Unless stated, the device will be delivered without a SIM card or credit, you will need to request one from customer services or pick one up from your local store if yours is unsuitable
• Please take good care of the device while in your possession. Remember that it will be sent to other community members, please be considerate and avoid scratches and damage
• If you take pictures or download photo/audio/video, make sure you transfer the media to your own device(s) as they will be wiped and we won’t be able to recover any content
• Use it legally , decently, and not to cause offence, harm or damage to O2’s reputation
• A short summary of your review will be needed as a blog article teaser.
• Share your experience with other community members!

Try the Tech Terms and Conditions

1. Devices are subject to availability and our acceptance of your application to participate in the programme.
2. Telefónica UK Limited (“we”, “us”, or O2”) will at all times remain the owners of the device and you agree to return it to us in good condition and in full working order when asked to do so by the community team (Usually 14 days i.e. the “Trial Period”). Trial Periods cannot be renewed.
3. If you fail to return the device after the Trial Period or when requested to do so by us, or if you return it damaged, we shall be entitled to charge you up to the full retail value of the device. If you lose/damage the pre-paid envelope intended to return the phone back to us, you will be financially responsible to pay for the phone to be returned by post safely.
4. You will be responsible and liable to us for any theft, loss, breakdown or damage to the device from the time it’s in your possession until you return it to us.
5. We can request the return of the device at any time prior to the expiry of your Trial Period.
6. Only one device can be trialled at a time.
7. Devices must be returned in accordance with our instructions only and must include all accessories originally supplied to you in full working order.
8. You must not store any personal information (including images and videos) on to the device. Such information shall not be saved by us and you shall perform a ‘factory re-set’ before returning the device back to us. We are not responsible for the loss of any data on the device.
9. You are required to review the device on the O2 Community site.
10. Devices must be used in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions. You must not install your own software or change any system settings on the device.
11. You must have a vaid O2 phone number registered in your name to take part in try the tech. 

[Anonymous]

Sounds a great idea I've bought a number of phones and not really liked them, my DellStreak was nice but not for me, the nexus 5 I didn't like too much, my s5 I get by with but the new htc and s6 look more a possibility. Of course I love my iPhone 6 plus as I know I'm an apple girl at heart but funnily enough it's my Samsung tablet I use more than my iPad Air, though it is due to the apps I use on it possibly more than the device. I'm getting by with the s5 but I'm not overly happy with it if I ever mange to take a screen shot is more by accident than design I just can't seem to get it right.

[Anonymous]

This sounds like an excellent idea !

[jonsie]

It is,  get your name down for the next one ☺

[Anonymous]

When do we find out who the reviewers are?

[Cleoriff]

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@Anonymous wrote:
When do we find out who the reviewers are?

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Usually when they post a review @Anonymous We never get a list of who has had what device....

[Anonymous]

Guys I'm "new boy here" but I did try due diligence and read the first 7 pages

and it's too late in the night to carry on so I'm just going to ask very quickly (again sry if it's been asked b4)

Is the TtT programme still running and if so:

1. If a handset still has Android 4.4.4 (KitKat?) and Lollipop becomes available for that handset do we do the upgrade?
2. In the interest of high level testing are handsets allowed to be rooted & ROMed as long as this is reverted afterwards?

Thanks.

[viridis]

1. I believe, yes as it's official o2 firmware.
2. No.

[Cleoriff]

If you are interested in participating in TTT @Anonymous then you need to send a private message to @Toby the community manager. He will note your interest and if you can resist all temptation to 'root and rom' the loan device, I am sure you will be in with a chance

[jonsie]

Yes upgrade by all means and always factory reset before you send it back preferably with a fully charged battery for the next guy.

[Anonymous]

Got it & agree to T&Cs. Hopefully this is ok for Toby to get me on the programme!!