How can I get the Oculus app for the Gear VR?

[Antony Guan]

I know that once you plug in the gear VR into the phone it'll run a setup but I want to take advantage of the promo for a few free games, is there any way to download the Oculus app ahead of time so I don't miss out on the promo? Since the offer expires sometime this month and my gear VR won't arrive till May.

 

[Almeuit]

Sadly there isn't really any way of getting it (with the games) without slapping it into a VR headset.

 

[anon(3882976)]

Don't worry about it. You'll still be able to get the free games. Following is a cut and paste (bold is mine) from the Samsung claim approval email:

"Please make sure to create an Oculus account and download your
6 games before 11:59:59pm PT on 4/20/16 when the download expires,
or within 30 days of receiving your Eligible Product, whichever is later."