Chromecast for use in UK - Google Chromecast

I have had a Chromecast delivered to a friend in the US. Before I get it sent over here, would it be best to have him set it up over there and then just use it here or do I need to have it sent to me here in UK in virgin state and sideload the setup apk?
Any advice and links to guides from UK users would be much appreciated.
For now I am really only interested in using YouTube and Chrome on it.

Restorer said:
I have had a Chromecast delivered to a friend in the US. Before I get it sent over here, would it be best to have him set it up over there and then just use it here or do I need to have it sent to me here in UK in virgin state and sideload the setup apk?
Any advice and links to guides from UK users would be much appreciated.
For now I am really only interested in using YouTube and Chrome on it.
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Hey,
I'm in the UK and got mine the other week. I will give you links it's really easy and there are no problem using it in the Uk!
You just need to intall a APK, I will have the link for you in a second.
EDIT: Sent a PM. you just install the APK, using your file browser ( I use File expert). follow the set up

8-bit_Infidel said:
Hey,
I'm in the UK and got mine the other week. I will give you links it's really easy and there are no problem using it in the Uk!
You just need to intall a APK, I will have the link for you in a second.
EDIT: Sent a PM. you just install the APK this using your file browser ( I use File expert). follow the set up
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Thanks for that. So once I have installed the apk, will future updates get installed OTA automatically or will it recognise it is being used in a region not yet supported?

Restorer said:
Thanks for that. So once I have installed the apk, will future updates get installed OTA automatically or will it recognise it is being used in a region not yet supported?
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Your welcome.
I haven't seen My ChromeCast get any updates yet. But I've been to busy to look out for them, sorry it's a poor answear. But I guess if you was to get updates would be OTA, but I imagine there maybe a region issue.

Is there no UK release date yet? Come on, Google. Buck up!

The S3 Kid said:
Is there no UK release date yet? Come on, Google. Buck up!
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Just a lot of conjecture on whether it will be out before Christmas. It has been out of stock in the US (at least on Amazon) until this last week or so. I would hope they will have learnt something about the demand to be expected and get those warehouses filled up for Santa. But then again the Nexus 4 supply fiasco didn't seem to teach them anything so who knows?

I've had once in UK for a month or so now, bought and shipped from US.
It has auto updated at least three times already.
The only thing that you must watch for is when the chromecast apk updates as the market won't do it for you. But it's always found on the internet
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ben_pyett said:
It has auto updated at least three times already.
The only thing that you must watch for is when the chromecast apk updates as the market won't do it for you. But it's always found on the internet
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I'm a bit confused. You say it has auto updated 3 times but then you suggest you have to look out for updates on the internet .

He refers to the apk on your device required to initally set the cc up and do things like reset it, Which isn't in UK play store. Easy to find so not an issue.
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bkmaracas said:
He refers to the apk on your device required to initally set the cc up and do things like reset it, Which isn't in UK play store. Easy to find so not an issue.
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Ah, OK, thanks. Got it now :good:

8-bit_Infidel said:
Hey,
I'm in the UK and got mine the other week. I will give you links it's really easy and there are no problem using it in the Uk!
You just need to intall a APK, I will have the link for you in a second.
EDIT: Sent a PM. you just install the APK, using your file browser ( I use File expert). follow the set up
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Can you share the apk with me please. I'm in Germany and am unable to steam Netflix. I use hola in chrome to watch Netflix with out issue but when I switch over to Chromecast it doesn't load.
GT I9300, CM 10.2

joeb690 said:
Can you share the apk with me please. I'm in Germany and am unable to steam Netflix. I use hola in chrome to watch Netflix with out issue but when I switch over to Chromecast it doesn't load.
GT I9300, CM 10.2
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Pm sent sorry, not on the forums much

Chromecast APK
8-bit_Infidel said:
Hey,
I'm in the UK and got mine the other week. I will give you links it's really easy and there are no problem using it in the Uk!
You just need to intall a APK, I will have the link for you in a second.
EDIT: Sent a PM. you just install the APK, using your file browser ( I use File expert). follow the set up
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Hi, I'm going to be cheeky here.
Any chance you could PM me the link to the APK?
I have had it over a month however the one's I have found online just don't seem to work on my Nexus 4
Cheers

Can you please send APK to me as well, thank you!
Edit: Nevermind, found it. If somebody else still need it, I can send you link

Should be version 1.1.2.
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Apk pleaseeee
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guinnes.s said:
Apk pleaseeee
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APKs are available here.

Hi friends.
I just got my new chromecast and am having some problems. It goes through the app process however when it tries to connect to my virgin media router superhub it fails to connect and prompts me to check my wifi name. Any ideas.
I'm a bit gutted Lol
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Restorer said:
I have had a Chromecast delivered to a friend in the US. Before I get it sent over here, would it be best to have him set it up over there and then just use it here or do I need to have it sent to me here in UK in virgin state and sideload the setup apk?
Any advice and links to guides from UK users would be much appreciated.
For now I am really only interested in using YouTube and Chrome on it.
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Better off doing it yourself, as you can then make sure to flash a non-updating ROM onto it. theres no problem setting up entirely in the UK, and everything works fine over here. (with the latest ROM it even sets up as UK in one of the 2 region options.. )
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imran_jasper said:
Hi friends.
I just got my new chromecast and am having some problems. It goes through the app process however when it tries to connect to my virgin media router superhub it fails to connect and prompts me to check my wifi name. Any ideas.
I'm a bit gutted Lol
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Try changing your wireless channel in the superhub.. I assume the US might not use all the same ones we do over here, might get it working. (just a guess by the way no evidence to support it being correct)

imran_jasper said:
Hi friends.
I just got my new chromecast and am having some problems. It goes through the app process however when it tries to connect to my virgin media router superhub it fails to connect and prompts me to check my wifi name. Any ideas.
I'm a bit gutted Lol
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Hi imran_jasper. I'm using it on Virgin Media. If you have Mac address filtering switched on, make sure you add the Mac address of the chromecast. I forgot that at first.

Related

mobitv

I have the apk from the backflip , can someone crack it for use with all android ?
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will you post it anyways those of us with ATT nexus ones may be able to use it because it checks network ID
-Charlie
will do soon as I get home
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TittieBaby said:
will do soon as I get home
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Cool. Buckle up. We don't need you getting clobbered before you have a chance to post it!
TittieBaby said:
will do soon as I get home
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well??????
TittieBaby said:
will do soon as I get home
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because someone else was able to say it in another thread to another user...
seeing the 'powered by tapatalk' spam gets to be bothersome. there is a setting where you can turn that off. please do
timothydonohue said:
because someone else was able to say it in another thread to another user...
seeing the 'powered by tapatalk' spam gets to be bothersome. there is a setting where you can turn that off. please do
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In this instance I'm actually cool with the sig as long as he posts the mobitv apk
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=65H4Y49N here is the link, sorry it took so long to upload
Nexus one
I'm trying to install Mobitv. After downloading the apk. How do I install it?
Even though we can get the apk, do you think we still have to pay the $9.99/month for the service? lol...
Hi ya, what is this application for ?
Appears to run at Backflip's resolution. Says application is not available and closes on my AT&T N1.
resolution needs to be fixed.
says that the mobitv is unavailable. try again later
does not work on wifi
on my tmo n1
looks promising though
Once somebody gets their hands on a /system dump for the galaxy s we should see a working version of this.
im pretty sure one of the great people on this site can get this working for us
i got it to work but only got the 4 minute trail. im not sure we will be able to take this any further seeing how we actually gotta pay a monthly fee on this n with the way the image looked, its not worth the $9.99/month they want
Post in "Nexus One Themes and Apps"
Any update?
hey i used this file on my nexus one and the menu shows in backflip resolution but when you select a channel it plays in full screen but in backflip resolution, so its not 100% clear but sound is awesome. any ways the trial ran out, i clicked purchase for 9.99 a month and called att to cancel it. when i called they said there was no record of me purchasing the app and there is nothing on my account for 9.99 a month. therefore i guess becuase we have the apk we can jus install and since the app is "not compatible" with nexus one then it will go through and let us watch for free. so far so good. jus hope someone out there can fix the resolution. i was watching the world cup game yesterday and looked fine, shoot for free mobi tv how can i complain.

[APP] Latest Google Wallet Aug/01/2012

Pulled this from my Nexus 7. Works on my Nexus S running latest Jellybro Kang. Thought I would share as this version lets you use more than just a Citi or prepaid card.
Version R1.5-R75-v6.apk
I'm not on the nexus s, but do you know if this will work without a data connection? I know the n7 doesn't need one but my gnex does. I'm wondering if you need data for this version to work on a phone.
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I keep getting a error when opening the app. Says "movie network or phone not supported" how do I fix this? I'm using adamg jellybelly!
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Maybe I should give it a try.
I just uninstalled and reinstalled. No issues here. Also, I believe it does need data as payment info is stored in the cloud instead of the device itself.
slugger410ft said:
I just uninstalled and reinstalled. No issues here. Also, I believe it does need data as payment info is stored in the cloud instead of the device itself.
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Hmmm... I wonder why it works for the nexus 7 but wouldn't work like that for a phone. I tried to use wallet on my phone in a store the other day and in the middle of authentication I lost signal and had to start over. I may test pulling the wallet apk off my n7 and try installing on my phone to see if it works the same. Thanks guys!
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How about networks other than Sprint and AT&T?
Does anybody know if this works on T-Mobile or other "blocked" networks?
Currently I am running the version patched by MoDaCo (1.1-R63-v12 See this thread) on my T-Mobile Nexus S. Unfortunately, this revision doesn't implement the new functionality to use cards other than Mastercard.
Does anyone know if the new apk still contains the device and carrier checks? If so then us T-Mobile people will still need a patched version.
yes it does contain the device/carrier checks... though you could always just try... instead of waiting for an answer... you would have known 5 minutes ago...
I just successfully installed it on my rooted T-Mobile Nexus S. Everything seems to be working fine. That Unsupported Device banner at the top is still there though. I haven't gone out to test it at a payment terminal yet.
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MotorcycleKopp said:
I just successfully installed it on my rooted T-Mobile Nexus S. Everything seems to be working fine. That Unsupported Device banner at the top is still there though. I haven't gone out to test it at a payment terminal yet.
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The unsupported device warning is because your phone is rooted.
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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
I've been trying tutorials and tricks to get Wallet to install, to no avail, for >hour. This worked perfectly. Can't wait to try it with my Visa card now that they're supported.
Just tried it on the aokp kang on my i9020t on T-Mobile and got insecure element. Had to flash my nandroid that had 1.1 r41v8 installed which is really old unfortunately. Would love to get a newer version working...
Thanks for this. Installed fine and got my cards added on Kali's CM10... Now just have to try it out and see if I can still make purchases.
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Unfortunately Google wallet is not yet available for your device or mobile Carrier
Anyone know how to get past this?
Installed on my VZN Nexus with the little banner due to I'm rooted and it seems to work just fine. Let me register, etc. I just have not tried it out at a store yet. We don't have to many places that accept it (or I just don't but a few).
Oh, thanks for the updated .apk Not sure why Verizon is such a [email protected]#$ and not let us use it.
Esra said:
Unfortunately Google wallet is not yet available for your device or mobile Carrier
Anyone know how to get past this?
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If you aren't in the states, it won't work.
Why are rooted phones not supported, is it unsafe?
dckmastaflex said:
Why are rooted phones not supported, is it unsafe?
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Its fine. It still works fine... they just won't support it if you have an issue. Basically saying they aren't responsible in case something were to happen.
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d_phekt said:
Its fine. It still works fine... they just won't support it if you have an issue. Basically saying they aren't responsible in case something were to happen.
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Do unrooted people that are side loading the app still get the message because it wasent installed directly from the app store? I'm scared to do it with the message I would hate to be robbed and have Google tell me eh your rooted.
dckmastaflex said:
Do unrooted people that are side loading the app still get the message because it wasent installed directly from the app store? I'm scared to do it with the message I would hate to be robbed and have Google tell me eh your rooted.
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Unrooted shouldn't see it. I can't confirm tho... my phones been rooted from day one. Maybe someone with stock ROM can chime in and help more.
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Google music

Hi , I was messing about with the Google music app tonight and it seems to be letting me upload music and listen to it on my nexus 7.
I stay in the UK and I know it was meant to released soon but thought I would let you guys know it seems available now.
Apologies if this is old news.
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What about the music recognition? Does it upload the songs or does it recognize them?
Saint Dave said:
Hi , I was messing about with the Google music app tonight and it seems to be letting me upload music and listen to it on my nexus 7.
I stay in the UK and I know it was meant to released soon but thought I would let you guys know it seems available now.
Apologies if this is old news.
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Where did you download the app from, the play store? I am using it with an account set up via a proxy. Wondering if I'll have to do anything once its official in the UK.
gsmyth said:
Where did you download the app from, the play store? I am using it with an account set up via a proxy. Wondering if I'll have to do anything once its official in the UK.
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It was installed on my Nexus 7 out of the box.
Tris
tristan_2468 said:
It was installed on my Nexus 7 out of the box.
Tris
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When did you get your Nexus, which model is it? Sorry for all the questions, just curious, I have one ordered which is due to arrive in 2 weeks this thursday :fingers-crossed:
gsmyth said:
When did you get your Nexus, which model is it? Sorry for all the questions, just curious, I have one ordered which is due to arrive in 2 weeks this thursday :fingers-crossed:
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I got mine last Saturday at HMV in the UK. It is the 16Gb model that was reduced.
Tris
tristan_2468 said:
I got mine last Saturday at HMV in the UK. It is the 16Gb model that was reduced.
Tris
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Cool thanks, very interesting, can't wait for mine to arrive.
It was on mine out of the box. 16gb from Carphone Warehouse back in September.
I use it through a proxy.
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I use it through a proxy.
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I think you only need the proxy to sign up - that's what I did.
Once you have done that you can login and upload and download from any IP.
Thanks,
Tris
tristan_2468 said:
I think you only need the proxy to sign up - that's what I did.
Once you have done that you can login and upload and download from any IP.
Thanks,
Tris
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Ah yes, thats what I did also and use it on my phone without any problem, works really well and looking forward to having it on the Nexus also.
So the setup still needs to be done via VPN?
But then you can use it as and when you please?
PS - If I signup, can I download Google Music onto another device (HOX) and link both devices? To share music etc
Thanks for info !
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So the setup still needs to be done via VPN?
But then you can use it as and when you please?
PS - If I signup, can I download Google Music onto another device (HOX) and link both devices? To share music etc
Thanks for info !
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Of course you can, I've been using Google Music on both my N7 and phone, but I'm curious how we can transfer our musics and account to UK's server when its opened?
savalangh said:
Of course you can, I've been using Google Music on both my N7 and phone, but I'm curious how we can transfer our musics and account to UK's server when its opened?
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@Savalangh - wondering exactly the same thing, dont think I've even uploaded a 1000 songs yet, but would be a major pain having to sit and re-upload from scratch if we had to. Hopefully we just can continue using as is. :fingers-crossed:
I set up Google Music using a Proxy and have been using it for months.
It recently got released OFFICIALLY in the UK and haven't had any problems i.e. I haven't had to re-upload my music or anything else. I believe it's tied to your google account so regardless of where you're using it, it shouldn't make a difference once you're signed up!
bunt83 said:
I set up Google Music using a Proxy and have been using it for months.
It recently got released OFFICIALLY in the UK and haven't had any problems i.e. I haven't had to re-upload my music or anything else. I believe it's tied to your google account so regardless of where you're using it, it shouldn't make a difference once you're signed up!
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We're sorry. The Google Play music player is currently only available in the United States.
Sorry for it not being more helpful, I went on play.Google.com , logged in on my laptop , went to /music and downloaded music manager , then it allowed me to start uploading my music which then appeared on my nexus 7 and allowed me no stream it. No proxy or vpn.
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Wilks3y said:
We're sorry. The Google Play music player is currently only available in the United States.
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Download tunnelbear from the play store, sign up for free, run it and then set up Google music
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kilometers4 said:
Download tunnelbear from the play store, sign up for free, run it and then set up Google music
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You need to do this on a pc first.
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jim1h said:
You need to do this on a pc first.
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You can do it on the 7, just request the desktop site
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kilometers4 said:
You can do it on the 7, just request the desktop site
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Ahh from chrome?
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HTC One, not compatible?

Hi, I'm going to recieve the chromecast tomorrow and I was looking at the google cast app on the playstore and it says that it's not compatible with my device. Has any HTC One owner experienced this? I don't want to sideload it since I want to get notified of the updates...
Any ideas?
Thanks
More info:
Country?
Carrier?
Stock or not?
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Maggard said:
More info:
Country?
Carrier?
Stock or not?
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Yeah,
Chile
Entel
ViperRom
I think it's country restricted, not a single reason for the device not to meet the requirements. Well I'm sure I'll find the way around it, I was just hoping for someone to come up with a idea
Yea running everything on my one right now with no issues. Im on cm 10.1.
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Yeah,
Chile
Entel
ViperRom
I think it's country restricted, not a single reason for the device not to meet the requirements. Well I'm sure I'll find the way around it, I was just hoping for someone to come up with a idea
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Yeah country restricted. I set mine up on the One 4.2.2 ARHD 12.
Fwiw you don't need the app for anything. Setup can be done through a web browser. It just makes it easier by automatically connecting to the hotspot and stuff
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I'm running the stock rom on my One and it works just fine. It is definitely just a country restriction.
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Yeah country restricted. I set mine up on the One 4.2.2 ARHD 12.
Fwiw you don't need the app for anything. Setup can be done through a web browser. It just makes it easier by automatically connecting to the hotspot and stuff
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Thanks, I thought it was mandatory to set it up, glad to know that )
Goole play
Recommended download from GOOLE PLAY

Verizon Update BOG9 Brings Samsung Pay Support

Checkend and pulled down an OTA update this morning that carries baseband version G925VVRU4BOG9. Among the boiler plate improvement info the install notes indicate in includes changes to support Samsung Pay. The OTA took what seemed to be about 5 seconds to download over wireless - must be small.
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Checkend and pulled down an OTA update this morning that carries baseband version G925VVRU4BOG9. Among the boiler plate improvement info the install notes indicate in includes changes to support Samsung Pay. The OTA took what seemed to be about 5 seconds to download over wireless - must be small.
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Got the update too, Samsung Pay does not show up yet in Play store or Galaxy Apps store
Deuces said:
Got the update too, Samsung Pay does not show up yet in Play store or Galaxy Apps store
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The release note says "once available in the play store". So what does that mean?
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The release note says "once available in the play store". So what does that mean?
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It means you'll have to download the Samsung Pay app from the play store once it's available there. Read somewhere else that that it was supposed to be available sometime today.
I sideloaded Samsung pay and it automatically updated and let me install the framework after that late last night. I set up a couple cards and can't wait to try it out today
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I sideloaded Samsung pay and it automatically updated and let me install the framework after that late last night. I set up a couple cards and can't wait to try it out today
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Where did you pull the apk from?
jeff_roey said:
Where did you pull the apk from?
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It was from a droidlife article if I remember right. They had a mediafire DL for it at the bottom
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Straight from Samsung Support!!
We expect the Samsung Pay app to be available for Verizon customers on Google Play Store on Wednesday, October 21st, in the afternoon.
sideloaded APK a few days ago on my Edge and Pay works as it should.
only 1 of my 2 banks were supported though and sadly the one i use most for personal is the one not supported
Just used it at a diner. Blew their minds. Works great even with a case on. I have three spigen neo hybrid
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bebiisgod said:
It was from a droidlife article if I remember right. They had a mediafire DL for it at the bottom
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Are you serious?? LOL You downloaded an app from mediafire for your phone that was referenced in an article online?? AND a banking app at that??
You are a brave man!!
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Are you serious?? LOL You downloaded an app from mediafire for your phone that was referenced in an article online?? AND a banking app at that??
You are a brave man!!
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Ya well the app actually updated from the play store. So I should be fine. It worked great today too and impressed some ppl
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Ummm it's right here folks.
http://www.samsung.com/us/samsung-pay/?cid=ppc-#logos
The app is on the playstore now. I just installed it, and as soon as I launch the app, it says I need to update the OS in order to use it.
I do not want to give up root yet. Since my bank is not yet supported, I guess this is not the most importnt thing for me at the moment.
For those of you who have gotten it setup, how is it? Is it a worthwhile feature?

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