How to share offers and surveys

If you would like to share an offer or survey in the chat at http://sbcodez.com/ so others can try to get it too, please note the following templates:
For posting offers:
  where to find offer/which wall, offer name, credit amount, screen shot, instructions, time to credit if not instant

 
For posting surveys:
  where to find survey, survey number, credit amount, how long it actually took you, any qualifying info (related to the topic of the survey)

You can make the dolla sign symbol by selecting the smilie bottom right in chat box, or by typing :dolla before your post. That symbol makes them stand out so people scrolling can find them.


If an offer has a direct link, from the SB limited time offers, or Gifthulk EZ coin offers, or Instagc main offer wall, you can post the offer link, no screen shot is necessary. We provide screen shots so people can find the offer, if you have a direct link, then a screen shot isnt needed.


 Thank you for sharing! You're all awesome!

How to stop app auto-updates

Setting your devices to not automatically update will allow you to choose what versions of apps you are running, This is especially helpful when newer versions don't run as well, for example, when  an SB new version does not have a favorite option. The following are instructions how to disable automatic updates.

FOR ANDROID DEVICES

Option A - From Google Play Store - Disable updates for ALL your apps

1. Open the Google Play Store app on your device

2.  Tap the menu button ( the 3 dots in the upper corner) and then select Settings.

3. Tap "Auto-update apps"

4. Select "Do Not Auto-update apps"

Option B - From Google Play Store - Disable updates for an individual app

1. Open the Google Play Store app on your device

2. Search for the app you want, or already have installed

3. Tap the menu button (the 3 dots in the upper corner)

4. Uncheck the box aside "Auto update"

Option C - Settings menu

1. On your device, tap your main menu button, the one to the right of your main home button

2. Tap "System Settings"

3. Tap "Apps"

4. Select the app you want

5. Uncheck the box for notifications, under the clear cache button, and confirm

This option doesn't always work, but is the easiest, and has worked for me on all SB and Perk apps.

FOR iOS DEVICES

1. Open up the Settings app.

2. Tap on iTunes & App Store.

3. Under the section titled Automatic Downloads, you’ll see an item called Updates.

4. Tap on the toggle switch to turn it off so that it goes from green to gray. If it’s already gray, then the setting is already changed and there’s nothing you need to do further.

APK's

What is an APK?

An APK (Android Application Package) is a file used to install an app on android devices if you are unable to install via the Google Play Store. APK's are only used on android devices.

"Android application package (APK) is the package file format used to distribute and install application software and middleware onto Google's Android operating system."

Why do I need an APK?

APK's are especially useful when you want to save and install older versions of apps, or if you have trouble installing directly from the Google Play Store.

Where can I get an APK?

We no longer supply APK's in this blog. You can get the most recent updates for most apps in this blog here --> https://apkpure.com/



How to install an APK

1. In Systems settings > security make sure you check the box to install from unknown sources

2. From your device, tap the APK link provided (whether on this blog or elsewhere) and download the file. On the DropBox page, look for the icon top right (a box with a downward arrow), tap it and select direct download or you can add it to your own dropbox account. 

3. Find the file on your device. You can pull down the messages from bar at the very top of your screen, just slide down, and tap the file you just downloaded. You can also go to your downloads on device and tap the file.

4. Accept all and install.

To install, just tap the apk link to download. You do not need to install Dropbox. Do not click "open in app" button, instead, click the button top right (a box with a down facing arrow) and do a direct download.

How to Extract and Share an APK

1. Download the following apps:

    APK Extractor - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asif.apkextractor&hl=en

    ES File Explorer - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en

    Dropbox - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dropbox.android&hl=en Make an account or sign in if you have one

2. Download the app you want from the Play Store (or from someone else's APK if you need an older version)

3. Open the APK Extractor app and select the app you need the APK for, once selected it will extract.

4a. Open DropBox app, tap the menu (three dots top right) and select "upload here". 
  b. Select "other files"
  c. Select "ES File Explorer"
  d. Select APK you just extracted
  e. Select "File Way"
  f. The file is now in your Dropbox

5. Rename the APK if you like. Tap the down arrow to the right of the apk, tap "more", and rename it. Remember to add the version number.

6. To share, tap the down arrow to the right of the APK, and select how you would like to share it.



Disable auto-updates - Please read 

http://specialoffercentral.blogspot.com/2015/06/how-to-stop-app-auto-updates.html 


Kindle users - get a cheap android!! Otherwise you will need to google how to install Google play on your kindle, then you can install the apps.

Other Survey Sites

We dont recommend you do too many surveys on Swagbucks, they like to ban if you earn too much from just one thing.

The following are some additional survey sites you might like to try. Most pay more than SB for the exact same survey. 

(Thank you to girlygirl5 for help with this,

additional info from jumanji, plump, and cookie monster)

iPoll - these surveys are the same as Partner Surveys on SB but pay higher. Some surveys are delayed credit, up to 4 weeks. There may be a minimum cash out of $10 and they have several giftcards and PayPal to choose from.

MySurvey - a variety of surveys and some product tests. Mimimum cash out is 1100 points ($10) and they have several gift cards and PayPal.

Pinecone Research - a variety of surveys paying $3 each and some product tests. There is no minimum cash out and they have several gift cards and PayPal.

Opinion Outpost -  a variety of surveys and product tests. There maybe a  minimum cash out of $5 amazon and $10 PayPal

Other GPT sites also have surveys you can try. A couple you may already use are:

Instagc - Look for surveys on their home page, also under the Earn tab there is a surveys section, These are just like PS on SB but pay higher.

GiftHulk - Look for surveys on their EZ coins offers and also under their Earn Tab, "surveys" are just like Partner Surveys on SB but pay lower

gifthulk EZ offers that credit 6

2015 #6 April thru June

Thank you very much to all the staff and members who originally posted them.
This list would not be possible without your contributions.

Here is a ref link if you have not already joined http://www.gifthulk.com/invite/JM267144
The invite code is - JM267144

****  Special thanks to to the left and KEN for constantly updating this post!!  Please thank them in the chat when you get a chance.  A Thank you is always appreciated!

Don't forget to get the Bonus Hulkcoins by clicking the check in button
http://prntscr.com/2qdgjh

****  Do not forget to do the daily check in on the survey page for 5 Hulk Coins!!  http://www.gifthulk.com/run-surveys/

Offers with a * may have been removed from GiftHulk or are not available in your region
Sometimes offers reset and let you do them again, you may want to try the posted links again even if you've completed the offer in the past

DOWNLOADS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED - IF YOU DO ANY DOWNLOAD OFFERS PLEASE USE SANDBOXIE OR A SIMILAR PROGRAM TO PROTECT YOUR COMPUTER  
http://specialoffercentral.blogspot.com/2014/10/keeping-your-pc-safe-while-using.html 

Be sure to check older offers! Click --> January thru March 2015
Click --> October thru December 2014
Click --> July thru September offers
Click --> April thru June offers
Click --> January thru March offers

------------------------------------ June 2015  ------------------------------------------ 
6/30/15 - FCB Sirracha - 600hc - http://www.gifthulk.com/offer/12204/  first page submit (MillyLane/Bazzinga) this offer does not always  credit

6/19/15 -  Coffee Quiz -  240hc -  http://www.gifthulk.com/offer/11737/ take quiz, like hot coffee buy different places, takes 8min, instant credit (bazzinga)

6/18/15 -  Vindictus - 200hc - http://www.gifthulk.com/offer/11539/ - Click on Banner / Click - Play For Free / Fill out info - instant credit (Minion)

6/18/15 -  Shell Oil - 160hc - http://www.gifthulk.com/offer/11670/ - Click on Banner / Log in, Fill out 2nd page - instant credit (Minion)

6/9/15 - Eye Care - 1000hc  - http://www.gifthulk.com/offer/9266 -  Answer Q's / click banner / free trial / register / print cert - this was a delayed credit for me. (minion)

6/9/15 - Alcon AOMF - 1200hc - http://www.gifthulk.com/offer/10417/ - Fill 1st page / Answer Q's / Click banner / Click Free Trial - Register / Print Cert -instant credit (minion)

6/4/15 - Smartphone Quiz - 1100hc - http://www.gifthulk.com/offer/11196/ - you have a smart phone and want to buy a smart watch and you have a fit bit answer questions takes about seven minutes (bazz)
------------------------------------May 2015  ------------------------------------------ 

5/19/15 - Zaditor - 400hc - http://www.gifthulk.com/offer/69640/ -  click banner ad, Click join, register, on 3rd page select getting info for someone else, click for coupon (Avi)

5/7/15 - iPoll - 420hc - http://www.gifthulk.com/offer/25372/ - Second page submit, confirm email (left)

5/1/15 - Social Security Disability - 340hc - http://www.gifthulk.com/offer/7765/ - First page submit, be between 50 ans 65, credits 5 min or less (stephxoxo)

------------------------------------April 2015  ------------------------------------------ 
 4/30/15 - Spring Sample 2015 - 160hc - http://www.gifthulk.com/offer/4709/ - 1st page submit / this offer may not always credit (minion)

4/30/15 - Social Security Disability - 340hc - http://www.gifthulk.com/offer/7765/ - fill out info on first page, must be born between 1951 and 1965, submit, credits in 5 mins or less (stephxoxo)


4/27/15 - Godvine - 80hc - http://www.gifthulk.com/offer/20644/ - e-mail submit / credits 5 mins or less (minion)

4/20/15 - Lifescript - Magic Eraser - 400hc - http://www.gifthulk.com/offer/3560/ - e-mail submit / this offer may not always credit (mnn)

4/20/15 - Coupons.com - 156hc - http://www.gifthulk.com/offer/49192/ - Print one coupon, instant credit (minion)

4/14/15 - Rosetta Stone - 160hc - http://www.gifthulk.com/offer/15522/ - pick language, submit email, start demo credit 5min or less (bazz)

4/10/15 - ProOpinion - 960hc - http://www.gifthulk.com/offer/299498/ - sign up and confirm email, then go til your profile is completed. Instant credit (Avi)

4/9/15 - Opinion Outpost - 560hc - http://www.gifthulk.com/offer/299493/ One page submit, open link in email, then 3rd page submit (password) (left)

4/9/15 - Survey Spot - 380hc - http://www.gifthulk.com/offer/299499/ - sign up, fill out profile/questions go until you reach take your 1st survey pg, let sit offer credits in <10min no need to confirm email (bazz)

4/2/15 - Hilton Honors - 500hc - http://www.gifthulk.com/offer/15009/ - Click hilton banner ad, then click double your points, then sign up now, one page registration (left)

Clinical Trials

The follow are some tips for high paying clinical trials

• Clinical trials, generally Accurian trials, can be found on offer walls, survey sites, home pages, almost anywhere.
• If you qualify, be sure to go to the end of the survey, you will need to select a doctor and get to second thank you page for credit.
• If the survey is in another language, click the dropdown top right of survey to change language.
• If the zip code you select is full, use the back button to go back to beginning and try another.
• To find out what each clinical trial requires to qualify, visit the links below and look up the trial qualifications before you fill out the survey. Special thanks to babyswag for this tip
• Use the same links to find zip codes that will work for the clinical trials too Special thanks to Avi and Deval for the trial links

http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/ 

http://www.clinicalconnection.com/SearchStudies.aspx

The following are some clinical trial qualifications that have been posted in the chat at http://sbcodez.com/ Thank you to everyone who posted them.

When listed zip codes do not work, do not close, press back button in the survey and try a zip from the links above.

If the info below does not qualify you, use the links above to research the trial and see what qualifications they want

Migraines - zip 35756 female 39 dx at 29, 17 migraine days/mo, no to everything

Gout - Read here to qualify http://prntscr.com/72p0o4

Dust Mites Study - Dust mites allergy, no other allergies,1 year or longer, sneezes/itchy eyes/watery eyes, over the counter meds, asthma, singular,no inhalers, Hospital 1 year ago

Diabetes Study -  Type 2 diabetes, not overweight, taking starlix no inject no other meds no diabetic complications

Emphysema trial - have emphysema and copd, quit smoking 3 year ago, taking a steroid

High Cholesterol  - please read what worked for someone else here http://prntscr.com/5qcaw2 and here http://prntscr.com/6a4kvz

Asthma  - Asthma Sufferer,  use zip 95821 use instructions http://prntscr.com/80qrby

Eczema - You have eczema  say NO to all other health conditions / Use lotions - no pills / injections. You have moderate/severe reaction

Hepatitis B  - Zipcode 23502 6mos or longer, Not taking either medicine, no kidney dialysis, pick doctor  instant credit

Teen smoking trial - used zip 70116 14 year old female child smokes 5 or more a day no other health condition http://prntscr.com/668vd2

Child Asthma - Instructions here:  http://prntscr.com/66al4h and here http://prntscr.com/66b0y8

Teen depression, Estudio de investigacion clinica para... - Have a teen with depression, say yes to individual therapy, no to everything else including meds, zip code 32751

Diabetes and heart problems -  used zip code 84102 Type 2 diabetes, heart attack (more than 5 years ago) yes to stent (more than 1 year ago) no/none to everything else

SBCodez acronyms

STAFF SHORTCUTS
ptr -     Partier
cmm -   cookie monster
ttl -     to the left
mu or Youmu - Youmukon
mnn -    Minion42
ed - edith
teq or tq -   tequila
kel -    keldarion
stu - stupidness

SHORTCUTS
;ton -        Todays Notes post
;sbapp -    SB apps page
;offr -       Crediting offers list
;off -         How to get offrs to credit post
bl0g -        Special Offer Central blog
sss -          screen shot post
;enc -        nCrave post
perk -       Perk main page post
juns -        jun videos post
meter -     daily goal meter post
check list - daily check list post
bingzz -     bing answers post
;fb -       https://www.facebook.com/SBCodez
;text -       Get sbcodez text alerts post

Abbreviations
HP -      Home page
SO -       Special Offers
AG -      AdGate
TP  -      Trial Pay
RO -     Radium One offer wall
PW -       Payment Wall offer wall
PL -       Peanut Labs offer wall
SP -       Sponsor Pay offer wall 
SR -       Super Rewards offer wall
RU -       Revenue Universe offer wall
TB -     TrafficBuffet offer wall (on Dollartracks)
PSLY -   Persona.ly offer wall
GS -       Gold surveys
PS -       Partner Surveys
RL -      Radio Loyalty
nCrave - Activities under the Discover tab
Juns -      Jun Group videos
gh -       Gifthulk.com
instagc -  Instagc.com
IGC -      Instagc.com
DT  -      Dollartracks blog post
Dollartracks  - Dollartracks.com