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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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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
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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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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david279 said:
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.
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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.
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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.
Google just pushed out an OTA update that brings Jellybean 4.2 search /Google Now functionality, like opening apps (see 2nd screenshot), deeper/richer searches, etc.
Yay, nummy Jellybean 4.2-like goodness! Keep it coming Google! :thumbup:
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And an update for magazines in the play store.. At least here in Canada.
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Some of New Google now features require "gmail cards enabled" and i'm not sure but 4.1.2 doesn't have that option or have I not looked in the right place....
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Go to the play store and update, then check your Google now settings, the Gmail options should be there..at least it was for me.
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Is the new Google Now just an app update available from Play Store, or is it an actual device update via OTA? I'm on Ubuntu atm
It's an app update.
I can't get the package delivery card to populate. I have it enabled in Google Now and have even forwarded the shipment email with tracking to my email address but it doesn't show up.
Anyone have any luck?
It showed up for me, it's got links to the email AND to directly track the package. All I did was enable it in settings. I don't know why is not working for you.
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If anyone want to enable the Gmail cards option , Please change your phone language to English US
Thanks
Anyonew wanna post the new Google now apk?
For anyone who wants it, posted here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33458351
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ahmoda said:
If anyone want to enable the Gmail cards option , Please change your phone language to English US
Thanks
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Done that, still no joy?? I'm in the UK if that makes any difference?
Stock, unrooted 4.1.2
ahmoda said:
If anyone want to enable the Gmail cards option , Please change your phone language to English US
Thanks
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I'm in the UK and it worked immediately, cheers
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Works here if I change language to English us. Disappears when changed back.
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Ahh, switching to English US did the trick here, tho now my weather is in blimmin Fahrenheit...
Ah found that setting on the weather card itself. All good..
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Just updated looks great!
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Is it possible using my regular cell phone number (not google voice)?
I have a windows 8 phone as my phone if that makes a difference. Thanks.
brian85 said:
Is it possible using my regular cell phone number (not google voice)?
I have a windows 8 phone as my phone if that makes a difference. Thanks.
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uf, theres a 100 threads about this.
Search for whatsapp, tablet talk, viber threads, theres ongoing discussions going on. However, I think you require an android phone to make them work, but I'm not sure.
Which I why I made this thread...I don't have an android phone.
Cloud sms does exactly what you want
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Don't see the app for windows phone.
Not sure if its available but have u checked if textfree or tablet talk are usable for u?
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Yeah they don't work.
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Yeah they don't work.
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I Just tried out the cloud SMS app and seems to work well
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makavelicruz said:
I Just tried out the cloud SMS app and seems to work well
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My main phone is a windows phone. We need to install that app on both the tablet and phone to get it to work. Windows phone doesn't have that app.
brian85 said:
My main phone is a windows phone. We need to install that app on both the tablet and phone to get it to work. Windows phone doesn't have that app.
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Sorry,I missed that in the op.
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You can use Desk sms.. its by clockworkmod. I think it will do what your asking.. Google voice will as well. Setup google voice on your desktop computer.. Have your test forworded to your google voice number. Then on your tablet you can send and receive text with google voice.. .Other sms apps will also pick up google voice text...
Is there any apps To send MMS picture messages or receive
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Is there any apps To send MMS picture messages or receive
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from what i've read, the possibilities are currently limited. you can receive MMS thru Google Voice if the sender is on Sprint. (it will be viewable in your email). they are working on getting more carriers on-board, maybe someone knows of any other options...?
question about cloud sms, does it work even if your phone is off? my phone's charger usb port is broken and its a pain trying to get it to charge. im still paying of my phone plan.
Is anyone able to get RCS messaging working on their T-Mobile Note 8? Read receipts, see other person responding etc?
Not working for me here
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If you want to try to make it work, i'm happy to play around with it with you when I get mine. Should be here in less than 2hrs
me too
DM me and ill toss my number. UPS dude will be here in a couple hours too!!
I'm in LA...
I only get RCS when using Samsung stock Messages app. Otherwise, like with Textra, it's just the usual text message.
I'm not even getting it on stock Samsung app. I can't send group messages either, it's really odd
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i'm on att prepaid, they dont even offer that. it' only for att post paid. but i getting 6gb data each month with rollever for 36$ a month, i cant complain. 45$ for 6gb data, 5$ off with autopay, buy the prepaid email card at callingmart dot com and get 10% off.
RCS is now working for me perfectly on Samsung messages
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bajasur said:
RCS is now working for me perfectly on Samsung messages
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what changed? what did you do to rectify ?
The issue was hat I had ported my number over from Verizon and it wasn't fully ported over. I called the support and they finalized porting the number. Once that was fixed it worked
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So a couple of questions.
Would you see RCS working in Android messages too? I dont use the Samsung version but assume it should all work given JIBE and RCS are google initiatives.
Does it work on Verizon? Does it work cross carrier right now?
Does it interoperate to iMessage at all? What about IOS users
Thanks, understanding RCS is not easy it seems given all the hrudles.
So far no go for me. I have the unlocked version. No RCS.
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So far no go for me. I have the unlocked version. No RCS.
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It seems it might have some rcs features. You can send your location, live messages /gifs, video up to 10mb.
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jackdforme said:
So a couple of questions.
Would you see RCS working in Android messages too? I dont use the Samsung version but assume it should all work given JIBE and RCS are google initiatives.
Does it work on Verizon? Does it work cross carrier right now?
Does it interoperate to iMessage at all? What about IOS users
Thanks, understanding RCS is not easy it seems given all the hrudles.
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Does not work on Verizon. At least for the person with the note 8. If you are on TMobile and you send message to another TMobile user on a Samsung device it definitely works
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Has anybody been able to disable RCS for Samsung Messages? I'd like to be able to use Pushbullet to send/receive SMS, but messages sent through RCS don't sync on Pushbullet. There don't appear to be any setting for Advanced Messaging or VoLTE anywhere, so the normal ways of disabling this don't seem to be available.
Works for me
TMO Messaging APK?
I want the Chat settings, read receipts, etc from the TMO messaging app.
Couldn't I just install the default messaging APK from a TMO note8 on my unlocked version?
Does anyone have that APK?
I had these features on my Verizon Note7 that I flashed to T-Mobile.
Thanks!
oddly enough this is working just fine on my N950N with T-Mobile CSC patch. I didn't even know what it was until finding this thread! Thanks!
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oddly enough this is working just fine on my N950N with T-Mobile CSC patch. I didn't even know what it was until finding this thread! Thanks!
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Soooo.... you can see the options referenced here: https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-36140 ??
If so, do you think this an APK fix or am going to have to flash the CSC?
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Soooo.... you can see the options referenced here: https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-36140 ??
If so, do you think this an APK fix or am going to have to flash the CSC?
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Yes i have all those options. I think it is entirely CSC settings.
Kalm_Traveler said:
Yes i have all those options. I think it is entirely CSC settings.
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Kalm,
Sounds good. I'm guessing I need to root first? Or can I just flash the csc in Odin?
I don't need root for anything else currently, but I could use it I guess haha.
Thanks for your help.
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