Amazon Music Now Comes Pre-Installed on Millions of Samsung Phones, Free 3-Month Subscription Bonus

Amazon Music is integrated directly into the Galaxy device experience. (photo: x @SaintsUnitedORG ·)

JAKARTA - Samsung and Amazon have officially expanded their cooperation by presenting the Amazon Music application as a preinstalled application (preinstalled) on millions of selected Galaxy smartphones in various countries.

Through this collaboration, users who buy new Samsung devices can immediately enjoy Amazon's music streaming service without having to download the app first. In addition, Samsung and Amazon also offer a free three-month Amazon Music Unlimited subscription for eligible users.

In addition to being installed as a built-in application on a number of Galaxy devices, Amazon Music is now also available through the Galaxy Store.

This means that Samsung users have an additional option to download and update the application without having to rely on the Google Play Store.

Samsung makes Amazon Music one of the entertainment services that is directly integrated into the Galaxy device experience.

Access to More than 100 Million Songs

Through Amazon Music, users can access a variety of audio content, including:

more than 100 million songs,

podcast,

playlist selection,

live broadcast of artists,

to official merchandise of musicians.

This service also supports HD, Ultra HD, and Spatial Audio audio quality, providing a better music listening experience on compatible devices.

In some countries, customers also get one audiobook from Audible for free each month as part of the service.

Free Subscription Bonus for Three Months

As part of the promotion, Samsung and Amazon provide free access to Amazon Music Unlimited for three months. This offer is valid for users of certain Galaxy devices who have never subscribed to Amazon Music Unlimited before.

To activate it, users simply open the Amazon Music application that is already available on the device, then register an account according to the terms of the promotion. After the free period ends, customers will be charged the regular subscription fee.

Subscription Fee After Free Period

After the promotional period is over, the subscription fee for Amazon Music Unlimited is:

$12.99 (around Rp234,664 with a rate of Rp18,065 per US dollar) per month for regular customers. $11.99 (around Rp216,599 with a rate of Rp18,065 per US dollar) per month for Amazon Prime customers.

Users can cancel the subscription before the trial period ends if they do not want to be charged automatically.

Not All Users Welcome Positively

Even though it offers added value for music lovers, the presence of Amazon Music as a built-in application is also expected to generate criticism from some users.

Until now, many Android users want a cleaner smartphone experience without too many built-in apps or bloatware that they don't use.

The addition of Amazon Music has the potential to add to the list of built-in apps on Samsung devices, although the app can still be disabled or deleted on supported models.

Strengthen Samsung Ecosystem

The cooperation with Amazon shows Samsung's strategy to expand its service ecosystem through partnerships with major technology companies. In addition to offering alternatives to other music streaming services such as Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Music, this move also provides added value for buyers of new Galaxy devices through free subscription bonuses.

For Amazon, this collaboration opens access to millions of Samsung smartphone users around the world and has the potential to increase the number of Amazon Music Unlimited customers amid increasingly tight competition for music streaming services.