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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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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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Hello,
I just switched from a Nexus 4 to the Moto X (on T-Mobile, running stock). I noticed that my dialer in the Moto X is missing the Google Now functionality (it's not searching local businesses, etc)
Is this happening to anybody else? Is there a setting that I'm missing that turned the feature off?
I found a support entry from Google (Use caller ID by Google) but the option listed (Menu > Settings > Caller ID by Google) is not available on my phone.
I'm going to go home and check on my Nexus 4.
Never mind, I figured it out. Please delete me
Thanks!
Just what did you figure out?
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Just what did you figure out?
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Probably that it's a feature only available on Nexus devices.
Yeah, That's what I came up with... which is why I asked.
Ya I read in an article it didn't make the cut, but all you have to do is install it, it's posted the forums
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Anyone interested here's the link, confirmed working on cm11 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47817605#post47817605
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Anyone interested here's the link, confirmed working on cm11 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47817605#post47817605
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Has anyone figured out how to get this working with the stock launcher? I'd really like to use the Google Dialer but I don't want to have to use Nova.
Use one of shortcut creating apps in the store. See thebdialer tread in Apps forum.
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So I have a Moto x that I bought from ting. I unlocked the bootloader through the Motorola website. Then I flashed a nightly Cyanogenmod 11 room through TWRP custom recovery. All works well through ting. But the unlock screen and notification tray say Verizon wireless.
Anything I can do about That?
Also does anyone know when active notifications or touches or control might be added? Or can I add them myself?
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What's ting? And good luck with seeing any of the Moto-specific apps getting added to CM. Grab them off the Play Store, I have no idea of they'll work or not.
nhizzat said:
What's ting? And good luck with seeing any of the Moto-specific apps getting added to CM. Grab them off the Play Store, I have no idea of they'll work or not.
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The play store tells me they are not compatible with my device. Ting is an mvno carrier that uses Sprints network. When you call them during normal business hours a live human answers the phone, and the pricing is quite good. I highly recommend them.
Maybe I will go back to stock Android 4.4 and simply have root. Now I have to figure out how to do that.
joecool169 said:
So I have a Moto x that I bought from ting. I unlocked the bootloader through the Motorola website. Then I flashed a nightly Cyanogenmod 11 room through TWRP custom recovery. All works well through ting. But the unlock screen and notification tray say Verizon wireless.
Anything I can do about That?
Also does anyone know when active notifications or touches or control might be added? Or can I add them myself?
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Can you link me to the cyanogen version you used please?
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Surely....... http://download.cyanogenmod.org/get/jenkins/51605/cm-11-20131217-EXPERIMENTAL-xt1060.zip
That is the direct link to the download. It works great on my phone. But I miss the two features that make the moto x the moto x. Without the active notifications and touchless control I may as well get a Nexus 5.
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What exactly does CM give you that rooted stock with Xposed and Gravitybox can't or don't?
nhizzat said:
What exactly does CM give you that rooted stock with Xposed and Gravitybox can't or don't?
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That is an excellent question. Can anyone advise?
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That is an excellent question. Can anyone advise?
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Cm gives less customization than stock ROM does , you still need exposed and gravity box, also cm gives you sound issues and camera issues
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Yeah after a few days I can't recommend doing what I did. I'm gonna go back to stock rooted. I have no data and my handset doesn't work through the normal earpiece (speaker phone only)
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joecool169 said:
Yeah after a few days I can't recommend doing what I did. I'm gonna go back to stock rooted. I have no data and my handset doesn't work through the normal earpiece (speaker phone only)
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There is a sound fix zip that fixes the headphone jack issue
Here http://d-h.st/h2U
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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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