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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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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
Sumanji said:
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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Dammit, my wallet is not working! Any info on this?
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There's no support on Google's side for our Ones. Unless you're rooted and edit your build prop there's no way it'll work.
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what version are you using? wallet is fully functional for me without any mods.
if it helps, here's the version i'm using:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5qdh0q5bbavjbc8/Wallet_1.6-R96-v16.apk
Mine wasn't working but I updated my PRL and Profile then rebooted a couple of times yesterday. It still didn't work until tried again today and it went through the whole setup and seems to work just fine. I am not rooted and full stock on Sprint.
I'm stock and now my wallet work without any modifications or tweaked app.
Nice! I got it working with thst version! Thanks
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I wish that I was one of the lucky ones that could get it working on stock
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pwr2wh8 said:
what version are you using? wallet is fully functional for me without any mods.
if it helps, here's the version i'm using:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5qdh0q5bbavjbc8/Wallet_1.6-R96-v16.apk
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This appears to work. Setup worked just fine but haven't tried purchasing with it yet.
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gk1984 said:
This appears to work. Setup worked just fine but haven't tried purchasing with it yet.
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I just installed and set it up. I'll try this out later tonight and post if it worked. Looks good so far!
I think Google added our devices to their supported list, as I am now able to run Google Wallet also. The only thing is that Google hasn't yet enabled us to download it from the market.
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I think Google added our devices to their supported list, as I am now able to run Google Wallet also. The only thing is that Google hasn't yet enabled us to download it from the market.
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Weird, I can download it from the market but can't use it
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wierd indeed. i dont see sprint htc one in this list
is the dropbox file safe? where did it come from? just dont want to download something that'll sell/use my financial info.
I can confirm that Google wallet does work, just used it twice at the mall because I forgot my wallet at home, I'm glad it worked I would off dumb if it didn't lol
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I downloaded Google wallet from the dropbox link provided and everything sets up nicely but app states I have an unsupported phone due to root. Will this affect anything or is it bypassed? Won't be able to try and use the app until I get back into town. Thanks.
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Unsupported means they won't offer any technical help if you have issues. It will function just fine tho so go ahead and use it.
It's working for me with the APK from this thread. Just got the phone yesterday and I haven't rooted yet. Installing the APK was no problem and I was prompted to setup my wallet. Not sure I am going to stick with the ONE since I am left handed and the home button isn't so easy for me to reach.
Hey everybody ! I'm a regular user of Google wallet and since the android update to 4.3 I'm unable to utilize the apk.
I've tried with stock rooted and with custom rom but to no luck
I'm trying at a McDonald's location that I know works based on the fact that I've used it many times in the past. At least prior to the update.
Had anyone been able to use Google wallet since the 4.3 update?
Edit: I'm using an ota based rom
Interesting. I had no issue setting it up or enabling tap-to-pay, but I haven't actually tested it yet. I'm sure the custom ROM wouldn't work if it was anything besides Sense based, but I'm not 100 on Sense based custom ROMs. I'll test it out this evening when I swing by PetCo.
I haven't had any problems. Tested yesterday
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I haven't had any problems. Tested yesterday
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What rom are you using please?
Have the same problem as OP. Tried it Stock rooted and BadBoy which im currently running. Both no go. Setup was fine, but when i try paying with it, nothing happens. And yes, my NFC was on and had a stable LTE connection.
No issues for me. I even got used as a training experience for a new PetCo employee. Apparently they'd been waiting on me coming back in so they could show them how to handle NFC payments. I'm not sure how I feel about being that well known at PetCo for using Google Wallet.
Tried Google Wallet at CVS Pharmacy and Best Buy both times the transaction was declined even though I wasn't close to my max credit line or on my debit card.
I've had issues since the update to the Google Wallet app. Not sure it's 4.3 the problem. But I'm getting a transaction declined when I use it. But I know it has nothing to do with my limit being reached because I always endup paying with the actual card.
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@rougegoat & @Deathsnuggle was your use while on the new 4.3 rom or something else?
My experience is nothing happens. No vibration (which normally happens when you place phone on nfc placard to pay)
no denied (because it doesn't connect or communicate)
and after trying to communicate with my wife's phone (HTC evo 4g lte) which normally at least vibrates to acknowledge something's attempting to communicate, nothing happens there either (which used to before the update)
And just to clarify I did the radio update, firmware update, recovery update, then rom (android 4.3 w/sense 5)
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I'm on omjs bad boys rom. Did you guys do full wipes? I cleared cache, dalvk cache, system, and data about three times. Everything's working from first flash.
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I'm on omjs bad boys rom. Did you guys do full wipes? I cleared cache, dalvk cache, system, and data about three times. Everything's working from first flash.
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I wiped everything. Coming from 4.1 I wanted a fresh slate. Haven't even transferred my music and pictures back yet. I haven't tried badboyz rom yet though.
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Stock 4.3 + root.
Stock 4.3, root, s-off. I had a few issues the first day, but have had no issues since. But I really don't like that they set the password requirement to once a day as the default.
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Ok I wanted to post that I found out what was causing MY problem... I was using exposed framework. I'm NOT SAYING that it breaks nfc but some combination I had going was causing my issue.
I installed my rom again without exposed and it works again.
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Ok I wanted to post that I found out what was causing MY problem... I was using exposed framework. I'm NOT SAYING that it breaks nfc but some combination I had going was causing my issue.
I installed my rom again without exposed and it works again.
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I had a feeling it was related to this, but I love toolbox too much. What module were you using?
Well interestingly enough, the nfc function works with the android beam but my Google wallet apk isn't functioning.
Looks like back to the drawing board.
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knightwolf123 said:
Well interestingly enough, the nfc function works with the android beam but my Google wallet apk isn't functioning.
Looks like back to the drawing board.
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Yea I full wiped the other day and didn't install anything EXCEPT Google Wallet and couldn't get it to work. Wallet says tap and pay is setup correctly, but can never authorize a transaction even though my phone beeps and vibrates when it makes a connection with our vending machine. I'm on Badboyz, which is pretty close to stock.
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Yea I full wiped the other day and didn't install anything EXCEPT Google Wallet and couldn't get it to work. Wallet says tap and pay is setup correctly, but can never authorize a transaction even though my phone beeps and vibrates when it makes a connection with our vending machine. I'm on Badboyz, which is pretty close to stock.
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I get the beep and buzz with android beam but nothing with Google wallet. I need to try another store. I keep trying the same McDonald's. Lol. Maybe I'll goto Starbucks and buy a muffin later. Their coffee taste horrible.
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They just pushed another update to wallet yesterday, maybe it contains bugfixes.
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AaronM7 said:
They just pushed another update to wallet yesterday, maybe it contains bugfixes.
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Yup. I tried with the Google wallet apk update too
I have an unlocked att note 3.
I have the firekat v6 custom installed.
I used to be able to tether in jb by foxfi but not the regular ui.
Now in kitkat i cant tether at all. Knowing that i bought an unlock code and i live in africa with a completely different carrier that doesnt restrict tethering.
Any help, i have tried many random gimmicks such as uninstalling and freezing the tethering provision and automation to no avail.
Any help would be appreciated
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AbdouRetro said:
I have an unlocked att note 3.
I have the firekat v6 custom installed.
I used to be able to tether in jb by foxfi but not the regular ui.
Now in kitkat i cant tether at all. Knowing that i bought an unlock code and i live in africa with a completely different carrier that doesnt restrict tethering.
Any help, i have tried many random gimmicks such as uninstalling and freezing the tethering provision and automation to no avail.
Any help would be appreciated
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WiFi tethering is not enabled in firekat...try HotSpot Toggle from the Play store - thanks to @uplift777 for the tip
I'm rooted lmy48i running Google project fi. I don't want to get the ota notifications or better yet, no sucking up my WiFi to download them.
I've searched Google as much as I care to and could prolly tell you how to do this on every device but this one because of it.
Help?
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I would also like to know. Previously I would just go in and freeze a certain app or process... but not sure which one for the N6
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