Engadget recently posted about a Chrome extension called APK Downloader. It allows you to download the APK for any app on the market, including those that may be blocked by your carrier. My first thought was to try Google Wallet for my T-Mo Nexus S. I was able to get it installed and add the prepaid card. I haven't had a chance to try a purchase yet, though. Let me know if it works for you.
I can't post links yet but just search APK Downloader on Engadget for info on where to download it from
After I got APK Downloader installed in Chrome, I googled "Google Wallet site: play.google.com" and then used the extension to download the APK to my Dropbox so I could quickly access it from my phone.
If anyone has a chance to do this and make a purchase, let me know. I'll give it a shot tomorrow
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Just used wallet successfully
I can confirm that the above method worked for me. I was able to install the app, add the prepaid card, and successfully buy something with it.
I have not tested this on a non-rooted phone, although I imagine it could work since you do not need to be rooted to install an APK outside of the Play Store.
One other note for rooted users, there is a persistent banner on the app that says "Unsupported Device. Learn more." This means exactly what it says. It is unsupported so the Google Wallet devs aren't obligated to help you if you are rooted and have problems with the app. This does not mean that the app will not work.
One more update: it looks like after installing the app in this way, it shows up in the "my apps" section of the Play Store, allowing you to update it (providing it's an update that doesn't break it for root users).
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Google wallet works on cm9. Im confused why people cant get it to work! ..
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jark99 said:
Google wallet works on cm9. Im confused why people cant get it to work! ..
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It's due to the regional and carrier settings. In the US, I believe its only available for the Sprint Nexus S 4G, and not available for anyone else. This method allows everyone else to update and install google wallet.
Hey,
Thanks for this link - I managed to get the app installed (i9020 bought unbranded, on T-Mobile UK, totally stock unrooted 4.0.4).
However, when I start the app up, I still get the "this app is not supported in your country / on your network" error.
I guess it's because I'm in the UK? Any way to get around this?
Thanks,
Suman
Sumanji said:
Hey,
Thanks for this link - I managed to get the app installed (i9020 bought unbranded, on T-Mobile UK, totally stock unrooted 4.0.4).
However, when I start the app up, I still get the "this app is not supported in your country / on your network" error.
I guess it's because I'm in the UK? Any way to get around this?
Thanks,
Suman
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As a Canadian I have yet to find a way to do this short of driving 30mins to the border, hopping on a US network and trying then. Might need to switch sims as well.
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Hmm, ok... so does the device permanently have to be on a "supported" network for the Wallet application to load up, or does it just need to get activated first?
I have an old AT&T GoPhone SIM somewhere (in my crypts!) which I could possibly use in the phone, but I don't know if roaming would work...
Will have to give it a go and see what happens!
Try market enabler and spoofing to T-Mobile US, you need root though
Works for me
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Hey,
That's cool - do you use it pay for stuff randomly then? Are you using the Google card or a Citi card? Tell me everything!
My device is totally stock and unrooted and currently locked bootloader - do you have a step by step guide for how to get Market Enabler working?
Cheers,
Su
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Hey,
That's cool - do you use it pay for stuff randomly then? Are you using the Google card or a Citi card? Tell me everything!
My device is totally stock and unrooted and currently locked bootloader - do you have a step by step guide for how to get Market Enabler working?
Cheers,
Su
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Well I haven't used it because my current phone back doesn't have nfc sticker and only a few places have paypass
Try Nexus S general stickies(or dev)
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I am the only person outside of the US that Google Wallet shows up in my Play Store?!
I'm in the UK and my Nexus is a completely stock i9020T running 4.0.4. The app doesn't open properly because "my country is not supported" but I can still download from the stock Play Store app :S
anyway to root without wiping on 4.0.4 ics stock?
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Azzabear said:
I am the only person outside of the US that Google Wallet shows up in my Play Store?!
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Haha apparently so!
Have you used your phone in the USA or anything like that?
P.S. I was born in Aberdeen
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Have you used your phone in the USA or anything like that?
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Nope. I've never even been out of Europe :S.
Does anyone know if it's possible to get wallet working outside the US once it's installed?
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all you xoom wifi owners check your market there should be videos app waiting for you in updates.
i see it but shouldnt we have a section in the market to rent movies now? i dont see the market update yet
yeah nothing in market yet but you can see movies you rented in the app and the shop goes to online im sure they will reroute it soon.
Its not just wifi Xooms i have a Vzw 3G Xoom and i got the update a little bit ago.
I see it but it does not install for me on us wifi stock 3.1 with unlocked bootloader.
yup, can't install on mine
please post videos apk
Can someone please post the apk so us rooted users can try it out and get a look at it etc..
The!
I have 3.1 stock will not install but just started showing device is compatible
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This has been said before, but just as a reminder. You won't be able to install it if your bootloader is unlocked. You have to be completely stock and locked.
Just because we are told it won't work doesn't mean we can't get it to work.
Anyone have the apk yet?
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I never said that somebody wont be able to make it work. Just that you won't be able to install it from the market. And as far as making it work, one would need to remove the checks that it does for modified devices.
I've had this on my wifi xoom ever since using BRD's method to update to 3.1. Is this update a true update? How do I get rid of the update notice?
Finally!!!!!!!
after 190909090 attempts!!! started to download and its working!!
Probably was something wrong with the google server not allowing to download.
try it again. everyone should be good to go.
still no go for me
EL_G15 said:
Finally!!!!!!!
after 190909090 attempts!!! started to download and its working!!
Probably was something wrong with the google server not allowing to download.
try it again. everyone should be good to go.
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Are you rooted.
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I am rooted and running a tiamat kernel...videos app installed and seems to work...I haven't rented anything yet, but there are no indications that it won't work for me.
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This has been said before, but just as a reminder. You won't be able to install it if your bootloader is unlocked. You have to be completely stock and locked.
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Not entirely true it can be installed if your rooted, however you will not be able to watch rented videos.
My rooted wifi got the update via market today and installed without any issue.
I finally got it to install by first opening up the gallery and then going back to the market and clicking on update. I am rooted and running Tiamat Kernel.
Still no go for me either. For those of you that got the update today did your market change as well?
Anybody mind posting the movies apk?
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Google Wallet 1.1R48V4 Installer for Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 (maybe 4.0.4)
This has been tested on the factory 4.0.3 image it may or may not work with other custom roms. If you test and it works, please let me know and I'll update the compatibility matrix. The NFC stuff is the tricky part. Google has been changing the Nfc setup quite a bit and each ROM maker seems to use a different version.
The Nfc.apk that comes with 4.0.3 is really nice, in terms of allowing other apps to get the necessary permissions to use the Nfc chip.
If you are using my version of Wallet already, just install the .zip from recovery and you will be cleanly upgraded. If you want to update the apk directly, I've provided that link as well.
The APK install method WILL NOT work unless you are currently using one of my older versions. If you try to install directly, your NFC won't recognize the signature on my version of Wallet so it won't work. This is provided for existing users of my version of Wallet, and developers.
Google Wallet 1.1R48-V4 for ICS 4.0.3 ZIP Updater <-- you probably want this
Google Wallet 1.1R48-V4 for ICS 4.0.3 APK Updater <--- no, not this.. really..
*PLEASE* Make sure you know what you're doing, already I've not got many cycles to help support these days.
I understand there's a R33v6 out in the Market already. If someone can send me the .apk I'll port the changes...
Awesome....but if you already have it installed from the previous version does this version do anything other than allowing you to install without wiping?
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dsellers2 said:
Awesome....but if you already have it installed from the previous version does this version do anything other than allowing you to install without wiping?
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I've been able to add Citibank credit card now.. Also, the latest offers, and redeeming offers during payment should work now too.
I'm off to try it right now! $2 Jamba Juice, here I come!
Insufficient privileges error here, but I assume this requires a full wipe first like the v5 fix?
NSCollab 1.0.50
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Got forceclose while at jamba juice. Anyone else try it yet? Maybe clear data is needed.
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Frutelaken try fix permissions from recovery.
Cleared data and cache reinitialized everything and still got forceclose on payment send. Payment went through but FC.
Anyone else?
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can confirm that its working
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can confirm that its working
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Payments too?
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Seems that my changes to the shopper app my cause to not be able to update from the marketplace anymore. Will check on this later but advise this is just a test zip for now.. keep _v5 handy.
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You're the man! I'll try it out tomorrow. Thanks.
confirmed working.
flashed right over wallet v5. the flash automatically wiped dalvik and i wiped cache just to be sure. tested and worked
Works on regular ns3gs? Like the i9020a?
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Works on regular ns3gs? Like the i9020a?
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if im not mistaken thats the att version so im gonna say yeah. i have the i9020t and it works beautifully. ive used it at multiple different locations.
MaliceOmega said:
if im not mistaken thats the att version so im gonna say yeah. i have the i9020t and it works beautifully. ive used it at multiple different locations.
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Ok cool thanks! Was using the older wallet before
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Added my Citi card. I have a Nexus S on AT&T. Very cool! Thanks!
Got my $2 jamba juice this morning. Payment went through fine but I also had the app force close after the payment sent.
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Got my $2 jamba juice this morning. Payment went through fine but I also had the app force close after the payment sent.
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Thanks irishrally... Definately need feedback like that..
I've just got R33v6 built / installed.. Heading back to Jamba juice to test it.. Those guys are going to think I'm some sort of a Jamba Juice nut!
What's this $2 Jamba Juice you guys are talking about?
Never mind, just found the offers!
I'm sure this has been asked before but might have missed it. I am on i9020T and have cleared dalvik and cache before flashing. Installed and I keep getting the insufficient privileges error about test keys.I have tried it on CM7, Oxygen and nothing works. Help would be greatly appreciated.
hi all.
please any one can tell me how to open google play in sudan.
thnks
Google Play not working in Sudan? Are you sure? You tried asking some friend who has an android too?
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Google Play not working in Sudan? Are you sure? You tried asking some friend who has an android too?
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ya every one here says not working
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When you say 'not working' what do you mean?
You could try sideloading 'market unlocker' and setting it to some other country.
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tomb20 said:
When you say 'not working' what do you mean?
You could try sideloading 'market unlocker' and setting it to some other country.
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i mean dat it does not login at all And if i go to india its working.
strange????
please help me
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punitsoft said:
i mean dat it does not login at all And if i go to india its working.
strange????
please help me
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Alright.In Settings,check Unknown Sources.Google Market Unlocker.apk,install it on your phone,and unlock it.It might work,but i am not sure coz i have never used it or had these problems.
You sure you update new version Play Store ???
You can search from Google and install and test.
hoianboy said:
You sure you update new version Play Store ???
You can search from Google and install and test.
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i am using the Latest app. i tried unlocker but it once accessed but now its saying connection timed out
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sikagoon7 said:
There is a trade embargo between the United States of America and countries deemed as "rogue countries" (Sudan, North Korea, Iran etc..). iTunes used to not work in Sudan either but I found a way to bypass it by using a vpn or proxy server. I used ultrasurf to get into the iTunes Store and it thought I was in California. Until America stops bullying our country this is the way things will have to be, ya habib.
Sudanese Solidarity!
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Dammit, i just bought a nexus 4 and nexus 7, are u telling me i cant use them in sudan?? :crying:
Solution for countries where googleplay not supported
I've heard that you can bypass the problem of not being able to access googleplay in countries like sudan. Something to do with custom VPN (or APN not sure which) to make it seem like you are in another country. Anyone know about this??
You can either use this app http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1582422
or Use "Market Enabler"
Go get the update. It's live.....
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel&hl=en
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That's awesome. Just became 1000 times more useful.
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Go get the update. It's live.....
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Do I have to use the stock ROM in order to use the Google Wallet?
I just downloaded and installed the APK and it doesn't appear to be working for me.
larkable said:
Do I have to use the stock ROM in order to use the Google Wallet?
I just downloaded and installed the APK and it doesn't appear to be working for me.
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You don't install it and you need to be rooted. You put it in /system/app/ and change the permissions to rw-r--r--. After you reboot, it'll show up in your apps.
Can someone post the apk for the new update?
So just to clarify, you can use Google Wallet if you're rooted??
And I second the request for a link.
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It's in the market for you to download.
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Yea I'm rooted and I have used it at McDonald's. Update the app in Google play.
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It's not appearing in the Google Play market for me. I did what AZImmortal said to do, but its saying that my SIM card is invalid?
I may be using an invalid APK, I'll try a different one.
I updated the app directly from the market.
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Are any of you rooted users experiencing the "device unsupported" banner in your wallet?
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It will say that if your rooted but the app will work.
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3vo kid said:
Are any of you rooted users experiencing the "device unsupported" banner in your wallet?
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I saw it on mine sometimes. I used Voodoo to temporarily unroot, worked fine after that.
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My credit card is taking forever to get added. Then again this is on my Verizon GNex .
Works on my N7 now, good stuff.
I dont see an update nor do I see google wallet in the play store. IM not rooted or anything. I do have the google wallet app on my tablet though already. Wtf?
Edit. Went to the list of All apps instead of Installed, and it showed google wallet and let me update it. I dont knwo why it didnt show installed or whatever, but got it now
Actually it would be more useful if they would simply allow the thing outside of the US.
Wallet doesn't show up in the Play Store for some (all?) custom roms. If someone can pull the updated apk from /system/app/ and post it for everyone, that would be great.
Try this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel&hl=en
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Yeah, you can send the update remotely from the online play store.
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Are any of you rooted users experiencing the "device unsupported" banner in your wallet?
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That's normal. It's Google's way of saying, "you're rooted, so don't blame us if you lose your phone and someone gains access to Google Wallet b/c you're rooted."
It's saying that it's incompatible with my Nexus 7 and I can't access it via the store.
Weird.
I have the SM N950N 256gb.
I cant find the netflix app on the play store neither install it through the play store when going on the computer.
NETFLIX is supported in Israel (where i live) and i had it on both my galaxy s4 and my oneplus 3t.
What could possibly be the reason?
Thanks
alonmore28 said:
What could possibly be the reason?
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Are you rooted? If so, that is the problem. Netflix no longer allows their app to be installed on a rooted phone.
There is however a workaround. Search for it using "install Netflix on rooted phone".
Nope... No root
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Nope... No root
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Have you tried , just throwing out ideas... A Netflix apk from perhaps a lower revision build of the Netflix app?
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Pinan said:
Are you rooted? If so, that is the problem. Netflix no longer allows their app to be installed on a rooted phone.
There is however a workaround. Search for it using "install Netflix on rooted phone".
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Have you tried , just throwing out ideas... A Netflix apk from perhaps a lower revision build of the Netflix app?
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I havent. How do i get a safe apk of it?
Ok i installed an apk. It works great. Everything is fine as expected. It just bums me out that i have to go around and get an apk. Besides the fact it feels less secure than using the play store. Its also not gonna get any updates which is also annoying.
I just hoped i could fix it without having to go around
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Ok i installed an apk. It works great. Everything is fine as expected. It just bums me out that i have to go around and get an apk. Besides the fact it feels less secure than using the play store. Its also not gonna get any updates which is also annoying.
I just hoped i could fix it without having to go around
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Wish I could have helped you more, I don't really use Netflix on phone at all. Hopefully someone will chime in eventually.
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alonmore28 said:
Ok i installed an apk. It works great. Everything is fine as expected. It just bums me out that i have to go around and get an apk. Besides the fact it feels less secure than using the play store. Its also not gonna get any updates which is also annoying.
I just hoped i could fix it without having to go around
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Netflix site worked for me. They provided apk.
https://help.netflix.com/en/node/57688
I had issues with Samsung pay saying my phone was not compatible after a factory reset. Samsung told me to get phone warrantied. I knew it was software issue not hardware. I agree I hate trusting downloading apk off the web. But I had to since Google play store apk was the problem the play store version was compatible with my phone
Netflix on a rooted phone
alonmore28 said:
I have the SM N950N 256gb.
I cant find the netflix app on the play store neither install it through the play store when going on the computer.
NETFLIX is supported in Israel (where i live) and i had it on both my galaxy s4 and my oneplus 3t.
What could possibly be the reason?
Thanks
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just try using Shareit app from a friend that has netflix. also works for rooted phones, easy fix
Thanks