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[Android] Free 12 Months AI Perplexity Pro (Worth $300) with Samsung Device (VPN Required) @ Samsung Galaxy Store

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[Android] Free 12 Months AI Perplexity Pro (Worth $300) with Samsung Device (VPN Required) @ Samsung Galaxy Store
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Jolakot on 23/06/2025 - 20:06 files.ozbargain.com.au (2726 clicks)
Last edited 23/06/2025 - 22:09 by 1 other user

Samsung is offering 12 months of Perplexity Pro for free to anyone with a Samsung device, for new or existing users. This offer is only available in the US, so we need a VPN and a bit of fiddling around to obtain it.

Tested on an S25, but appears to work for all Samsung phones and tablets. Not sure this would work with an emulator.

Start by uninstalling the Perplexity app if you already have it.

Step A:

  1. Go into your phone's SIM manager and disable all of your SIM cards.
  2. Turn OFF mobile data.
  3. Turn OFF your location/GPS.
  4. Connect to a VPN in the US. Chicago worked for me with PureVPN, but San Francisco didn't for whatever reason.
  5. Go into your phone's App Settings for the Galaxy Store.
  6. Press 'Force stop'.
  7. Go to 'Storage' and press 'Clear data' and 'Clear cache'.

Step B:

  1. Open the Galaxy Store app.
  2. Search for the Perplexity app and install it. If you can't see Perplexity in search results, then repeat step A from scratch with a different US VPN location.
  3. Open the newly installed Perplexity app and log in to your account (you can make a new one or use your current one).
  4. An offer for a free year should pop up (pop-up didn't seem to appear when using an existing account, but still worked anyway).
  5. It will show up as a 1-year free trial in your account on the Perplexity website, double check if you didn't get the pop-up.

Step C:

  1. Turn your VPN off.
  2. Now, do the same thing to the Galaxy Store as before: Force stop, then clear its data and cache.
  3. Go back and turn your SIM card(s), mobile data, and location ON.
  4. Open the Galaxy Store app one last time to make sure it changes back to Australian version.
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Comments

  • nimrod on 23/06/2025 - 20:16
    +20

    They nuked everyone's pro in a recent deal that went viral. Beware.

    • Bigredkeg on 23/06/2025 - 20:45
      +2

      Whats this mean?

      • OZBMate8911 on 23/06/2025 - 20:49
        +4

        This is what it means

        EDIT - long day

      • bhavesh8sep on 23/06/2025 - 21:33
        +8

        Mass cancellations from their side when they learned so many people from Croatia are in Australia: )

        While we hope you've enjoyed using Perplexity's Pro features during your subscription period. We're writing to inform you that your Perplexity Pro subscription has been suspended effective immediately.

        We have determined that your Perplexity Pro subscription was obtained using the HRVATSKI TELEKOM 1 year for free promotional code.

        This promotion is exclusively available to HRVATSKI TELEKOM customers located in Croatia. Upon verification, we have found that you do not meet the eligibility criteria for this specific promotion.

  • darkly on 23/06/2025 - 20:20
    +15

    Can also get it via Optus:

    https://www.optus.com.au/about/media-centre/media-releases/2…

    • cmoddoo on 23/06/2025 - 21:08

      I'm an optus customer and I've not received any link or instruction to sign up. I checked the link and also did some search, not sure how to sign up

    • shahrah on 23/06/2025 - 21:13
      +2

      There was an email from Optus and I could actiavte mine. 😺

      • darkly on 23/06/2025 - 21:18
        +2

        "You'll receive a promo code for a free 12-month subscription of Perplexity Pro via SMS within 45 days of activating your service or if you have an existing Postpaid or Prepaid service with us. You must be opted in to marketing to receive your promo code. If you do not receive your promo code, please contact us."

    • Phorest Grump on 24/06/2025 - 09:10

      Thanks i blanked it out thinking its a spam marketing sale attempt

    • chromium on 24/06/2025 - 09:44

      Yeah I got that offer, I'd never heard of Perplexity before. It's awesome and I use it all the time now. I've got ChatGPT Plus but hardly use it now

    • dammit on 24/06/2025 - 11:52
      +1

      thanks for sharing this, i didn't get any code from optus and contacted them and they gave me a code

      • R3XNebular on 24/06/2025 - 15:50

        Same thanks for this post. Stops the stuff around.

  • Micky14 on 23/06/2025 - 20:21
    +1

    Got it. Thanks.

  • Mel1764 on 23/06/2025 - 20:22
    +2

    Worked flawlessly, thanks for the detailed write up!

  • SpaceNinja on 23/06/2025 - 20:23
    +1

    Wow thank you!

  • Rogerfederer1 on 23/06/2025 - 20:27
    +5

    Just created account to personally thank you for this marvellous bargain! This is the true spirit of the ozbargainers!!

    • Jolakot on 23/06/2025 - 21:53
      +5

      Thanks!

      Higher chance of it being revoked like the last deal by sharing with more people, but I would have missed out on plenty of amazing deals if everyone had the same mentality :)

  • ozchobie on 23/06/2025 - 20:29
    +1

    Thanks OP! Worked fine for me. Tried it on my tablet. As I probably already had an account before, you’re right, no pop up on offer. It automatically just subscribed to the trial and it will show perplexity pro straight away. I went to my account and then manage subscription to verify this and it is indeed the pro plan (Paid $0) starting today.

  • karma25 on 23/06/2025 - 20:31
    +1

    Thanks OP

    Perplexity Pro
    $200.00
    Subtotal
    $200.00
    Samsung Galaxy 1 Year Free (100% off)
    -$200.00
    Total
    $0.00
    Your subscription will be canceled on June 23, 2026.

    • Sssssss on 23/06/2025 - 21:42

      So it will be cancelled automatically, right?

      • Jolakot on 23/06/2025 - 21:55

        It doesn't ask for payment details, can always use a new account without any cards added to be sure

  • Spectre1228 on 23/06/2025 - 20:40
    +1

    Legend, thanks

  • Lingnoi on 23/06/2025 - 20:45
    +2

    I didn't have to manually sign up for the pro version. It was already bestowed when I created the account.

  • bigbadboogieman on 23/06/2025 - 21:00
    +5

    Worked Thanks OP.
    Account automatically shows expiry 2026. No pop-up.
    Even got an email confirming I was upgraded for 12 months.
    Used Winscribe Free - New York Grand Central Location. S24 Ultra.

  • ChatGPT on 23/06/2025 - 21:11
    +2

    Here we go again…

    • hexapling on 23/06/2025 - 22:10
      +3

      username checks out

  • BrodensNephew on 23/06/2025 - 21:16
    +1

    Legendary

  • alo1234 on 23/06/2025 - 21:19
    +2

    I am on S24, tried multiple cities in PureVPN and NordVPN but none worked after multiple Force stop and Clear data :(

    • bigbadboogieman on 23/06/2025 - 21:23
      +3

      Try Winscribe Free - New York Grand Central Location. Worked first time for me. Make sure you follow the exact steps in sequence as per above post.

    • Jolakot on 23/06/2025 - 21:58
      +1

      Triple check that your SIMs are disabled, I couldn't get it to work even with an old esim enabled

    • alo1234 on 24/06/2025 - 07:03
      +2

      Ok found the culprit, split tunneling…

  • saverman on 23/06/2025 - 21:22
    +1

    Worked a treat on an s24fe with nordvpn. Tyvm

    • alo1234 on 23/06/2025 - 21:23

      Are you signed into your Samsung account?

  • cheapass88 on 23/06/2025 - 21:34
    +1

    I can't seem to change my galaxy store to US..

    I tried to change my samsung account location but it said it would sign me out of my phone and watch.. am i doing something wrong?

    • hubbske on 23/06/2025 - 21:49
      +1

      Yes you're just meant to vpn into US, and kill the store data and force stop it. You don't actually change the store location like ios appstore. I got confused too

      • cheapass88 on 23/06/2025 - 21:50
        +1

        Thank you. I re read it, i was literally thinking step 1, change to US haha

        • Jolakot on 23/06/2025 - 22:02

          Good shout, hopefully it's more clear now

  • SBOB on 23/06/2025 - 21:35
    +1

    Signed in using an old account I forgot about and got
    "You've been upgraded to Perplexity Pro via Samsung Galaxy"

    So people may have luck using an existing perplexity account.

    Now to see how long till it's cancelled :)

  • Futura on 23/06/2025 - 21:38
    +1

    Thanks! I did step one, then got the Perplexity app, signed in with Google, and it had the pro plan discount automatically applied.

    Used NordVPN (free using one of many cashback deals found on here).

  • FarKen on 23/06/2025 - 21:39

    Thanks OP 👍

    Chicken vs egg
    Did OP use Perplexity Pro on a Samsung device to get the instructions on how to setup free 12 months Perplexity Pro on Samsung devices?

  • elgrande on 23/06/2025 - 21:41
    -2

    What is the voucher fee?

  • CrypticM on 23/06/2025 - 21:42

    Couldn't find option to disable sim..any help Samsung A35.

    • hubbske on 23/06/2025 - 21:51
      +1

      In setting search for Sim Management

      • CrypticM on 23/06/2025 - 22:18

        Thanks . I am with Coles mobile. Looks like Coles mobile disabled this option ( according to google).

        • Jolakot on 23/06/2025 - 23:25

          If it's a physical SIM card then you can always just take it out, otherwise I'd try following the steps with airplane mode on

  • dws on 23/06/2025 - 21:47
    +1

    How do I change the country in the galaxy store app?

    • hubbske on 23/06/2025 - 21:50
      +1

      Follow the steps under it you don't actually change the location in the app

    • Jolakot on 23/06/2025 - 22:10

      Post was edited to make it a bit clearer, just follow the steps to change it

  • poxy001 on 23/06/2025 - 21:56
    -1

    I have Gemini pro do i need this?

    • ggbhai on 23/06/2025 - 22:09
      +3

      Why aren't you asking Gemini pro? Sounds like you need it mate

  • Rojohe on 23/06/2025 - 22:02
    +1

    Can you use and share a perplexity account without a Samsung? My partner has a Samsung but I have a Pixel, sign up using her account but I can access it from my Pixel?

    • Jolakot on 23/06/2025 - 22:13
      +1

      Yeah definitely, it's tied to the account not the phone.

      So you can just sign in to the app on her phone with your account and you'll get the free 12 months added to it.

  • cepincool on 23/06/2025 - 22:08
    +1

    worked for me, thanks mate !

  • Yer on 23/06/2025 - 22:12
    +1

    ah nice, it just worked! had no idea it just gave the pro status to me without any notification besides an email

  • CauseNEffect on 23/06/2025 - 22:20
    +3

    What are some use cases for this?

    Some real world examples would be nice to see.

    • Jolakot on 23/06/2025 - 22:37
      +4

      Basically anything you'd use Google search for, but on steroids.

      The other day I was trying to upgrade an old Dell AIO PC for a family member by adding an SSD. Couldn't work out how to get the back of it off, so I sent Perplexity a picture and the model number, and it gave me detailed instructions for the entire process.

      Much more useful than regular AI

      • isthisreallife22 on 23/06/2025 - 23:08
        +1

        Regular AI as in copilot/chatgpt/deepseek?

        • Jolakot on 23/06/2025 - 23:20
          +1

          Yep, beats out the search function in chatgpt and research mode in gemini too

    • belongsinforums on 24/06/2025 - 00:15
      +1

      someone is trying to sell one of these subs in the classifieds lol

  • devize on 23/06/2025 - 23:07

    Able to download the app after using VPN but the pro subscription doesn't apply on creating an account.

    • Jolakot on 23/06/2025 - 23:22

      That's odd, what does it say when you look at subscription details? On this page: https://www.perplexity.ai/account/details

      • devize on 23/06/2025 - 23:32

        Says I'm on a free account and I have to pay for a pro sub if I want it

        • Jolakot on 23/06/2025 - 23:39

          Damn, all I can suggest is trying the steps again, but this time log into the account you've just created instead of making a new one.

          What device are you using?

          • devize on 23/06/2025 - 23:42

            @Jolakot: I managed to get it to work. Needed to turn VPN off after installing the Perplexity app.

  • Zuelly on 23/06/2025 - 23:14
    +1

    Thanks OP.. lets see how long it lasts…

  • Raj09 on 23/06/2025 - 23:36
    +1

    Superb. It works flawlessly if you follow the steps. Hopefully they don't revoke

  • lufee on 23/06/2025 - 23:44
    +1

    Seems to only work once

    • Jolakot on 23/06/2025 - 23:45

      Yep, once per device

  • CeeGee on 23/06/2025 - 23:46
    +1

    Amazing thankyou!

  • fortunecookie on 23/06/2025 - 23:47
    +1

    Thanks for the detailed write up OP.
    No pop up for me but somehow the pro subscription applied automatically when I signed up for a new account.

  • Munkeyalan on 23/06/2025 - 23:59
    +1

    Doesn't seem to work on my old S21. Might only be for more recent devices?

    • Jolakot on 24/06/2025 - 00:08

      Were you able to download and install it?

      If so, try disabling your VPN before opening the Perplexity app, someone above mentioned this helping them

      • Munkeyalan on 24/06/2025 - 00:14
        -1

        Yeah I saw that comment and tried it, no luck. I had Perplexity installed previously and didn't need a VPN to install the app. Is it supposed to be unavailable in Australia?

        • Jolakot on 24/06/2025 - 00:32
          +1

          You have to install it from the Samsung Galaxy store to get the offer, and the app is only available on the US version of the Samsung Galaxy store. Doesn't work from Google play, have to uninstall it first.

          • Munkeyalan on 24/06/2025 - 00:37
            +1

            @Jolakot: Oh damn I'm an idiot, I completely misread Galaxy Store. Thanks for taking the time to help.

  • SaiP1 on 24/06/2025 - 00:12
    +1

    It worked for me too. Thank you for taking the time to write such clear instructions. Without them, many of us would’ve struggled to get it right on the first try.

  • iitakeiteasy on 24/06/2025 - 00:38
    +1

    Do we have to create a US Samsung account ? Or does turning on vpn automatically changes the location for Galaxy store ?
    I’m using Note10+ with vpn but can’t seem to find the Perplexity App across multiple vpn regions with windscribe. Can someone confirm which protocol was used by windscribe ? Thx

    • Jolakot on 24/06/2025 - 00:52

      You don't need to create a US Samsung account.

      Make sure you force close and clear data + cache for the Galaxy Store app every time you try a US region.

      It only updates the region version on the first load after being cleared, hence why you have to do the steps in reverse to reset it back to Australian version.

      • iitakeiteasy on 26/06/2025 - 02:55
        +1

        yeah, I finally managed to claim it, no Samsung US Account required. Thanks for your response :)

    • Vladdo on 24/06/2025 - 01:17

      I just used Atlanta mountain and then went into galaxy store and downloaded perplexity app.. easy as..

      • iitakeiteasy on 26/06/2025 - 02:53

        yeah, I finally managed to claim it without needing to create Samsung US Account.

  • nicksinternet on 24/06/2025 - 02:13

    Samsung Galaxy S10e - can not get it no matter how I tried.

    Followed instructions.

    Tried Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas, Atlanta vpn locations.

    Running Android UI 4.1 and Android version 12.

    • Jolakot on 24/06/2025 - 02:55

      That sucks, I wonder if there is a cut-off then, given the S10e hasn't had updates for a few years

      • poincare on 24/06/2025 - 05:11
        +1

        It worked for me on S8+

      • nicksinternet on 24/06/2025 - 07:24

        Maybe depends on VPN.
        I'm using Cyberghost which has not been the best.

        • PeeDee on 29/06/2025 - 23:31

          Try out the VPNs suggested that's for free.

  • Le-X on 24/06/2025 - 06:16
    +1

    Worked on my tablet s9. Then i just logged in to perplexity on my phone and it was pro.

  • rockqc on 24/06/2025 - 07:34
    +1

    Cheers OP, worked fine for me.

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