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New Google Wallet

Here's the apk
http://goo.gl/Qal2tm
Download the zip from the link. Extract the apk and install like normal.
Credit to androidpolice for getting it.
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It looks exactly like PayPal's new app.
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Mine just updated to the new version. But then again im stock and unrooted.

Has anyone been able to get it to work on non-Sense based ROMs? I've seen a few out there that say it will work, but they involve using cracked apks and I just don't feel safe putting my financial information into one of those.
(Edit) I know its still early on with it, just popping the question out there to see if anyone has had success tinkering with it yet.(/edit)

Looks like the same version that is in the PlayStore currently.

im0rtalz said:
Looks like the same version that is in the PlayStore currently.
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Yes, it is. Keep in mind, however, that this is a staged rollout and as a result not everyone can see it in the Play Store.

I am guessing that the rollout is based on device so I would honestly imagine all Sprint Ones can see it but that is just a complete guess.
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The update broke the app for me... Went from making nfc payments on the regular to not being able to open the app without it stopping immediately.
{update} uninstalling and re-installing the app fixed the "unexpected stop" issue for me, in case anyone else had the same issue. {/update}
(and shouldn't this be in the apps section?)
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Am amazed people would trust a random apk on xda-dev for Wallet. Then again, a malicious ROM dev could have back door access to all your accounts, so I guess it's not much different.

Still doesn't seem to allow NFC payments for stock cyanogenmod though. Not a huge deal as I don't need at all though would have been nice if they would enable the NFC payments for all phones too. The app just adds the ability to send money from friend to friend.

gobaers said:
Am amazed people would trust a random apk on xda-dev for Wallet. Then again, a malicious ROM dev could have back door access to all your accounts, so I guess it's not much different.
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This random apk from a dev on xda is cryptographically signed by Google. It is identical to the one put up in the market.

epyon22 said:
Still doesn't seem to allow NFC payments for stock cyanogenmod though. Not a huge deal as I don't need at all though would have been nice if they would enable the NFC payments for all phones too. The app just adds the ability to send money from friend to friend.
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Google's explanation for this is that, with a rooted and/or romed phone, they (Google) do not have the same confidence in the security of your banking data. I think it's an ass covering situation so that if something does happen, people can't blame the app (and Google)
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This is actually a problem not with cyanogenmod but with the HTC one's implementation on cyanogenmod(maybe others). My nexus s running cyanogenmod works with google wallet's nfc perfectly. Usually they just give a warning saying that your phone is rooted that that it might not be secure.

epyon22 said:
This is actually a problem not with cyanogenmod but with the HTC one's implementation on cyanogenmod(maybe others). My nexus s running cyanogenmod works with google wallet's nfc perfectly. Usually they just give a warning saying that your phone is rooted that that it might not be secure.
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So what you're essentially saying is that it isn't a problem with Cyanogenmod but rather that it is a problem with Cyanogenmod's official builds for the HTC One? It's like saying it's not Steve's fault but that it's actually Steve's fault.

rougegoat said:
So what you're essentially saying is that it isn't a problem with Cyanogenmod but rather that it is a problem with Cyanogenmod's official builds for the HTC One? It's like saying it's not Steve's fault but that it's actually Steve's fault.
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I'm trying to say its not global to cyanogenmod builds across phones and I don't belive google is actively blocking it for the sole reason it is a aftermarket ROM. From my understanding to get it working the build.prop just needs to be modified to match the original phone, which changing these values in cyanogenmod's code is a design decision/organizational decision causing google wallet to think that its a phone that might not have nfc. I'm sure there is a way for them to detect NFC but they are taking the safe secure road and using some sort of lookup for each phone.

epyon22 said:
I'm trying to say its not global to cyanogenmod builds across phones and I don't belive google is actively blocking it for the sole reason it is a aftermarket ROM. From my understanding to get it working the build.prop just needs to be modified to match the original phone, which changing these values in cyanogenmod's code is a design decision/organizational decision causing google wallet to think that its a phone that might not have nfc. I'm sure there is a way for them to detect NFC but they are taking the safe secure road and using some sort of lookup for each phone.
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I've gone through pretty much every line where the CM team did something that would break compatibility(such as using m7spr instead of m7wls) and it has never worked for me. They may have removed something from the build.prop that caused it, but I don't really see that as likely. I mean if all that was needed was a slight change to that it would already have been done and merged into the nightlies.

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I've gone through pretty much every line where the CM team did something that would break compatibility(such as using m7spr instead of m7wls) and it has never worked for me. They may have removed something from the build.prop that caused it, but I don't really see that as likely. I mean if all that was needed was a slight change to that it would already have been done and merged into the nightlies.
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I tried the same and got nothing. I don't what they're using to verify now.

This post discuses what was done to crack the apk and make Tap-to-Pay work. I don't trust cracked financial apps though, regardless of how open they are about it. Maybe it could lead to a fix for CM10.2?

rougegoat said:
This post discuses what was done to crack the apk and make Tap-to-Pay work. I don't trust cracked financial apps though, regardless of how open they are about it. Maybe it could lead to a fix for CM10.2?
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Yea that apk worked. The apk was modded to get galaxy nexus as os from whatever phone its installed to. So NFC tap and pay will work but it also need wallets cert keys which cm 10.2 does have so nfc stuff can work. I'm not sure what we can do in rom that's similar. It seems it's not getting info from the build.prop
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I wonder if a fix for this type of issue is something we can expect as a result of Cyanogenmod going commercial. It may be easier for them to get general approval as a company than it was for them to get it as a bunch of random developers working for the greater good.

Official Stupid Questions Thread - No Question too Stupid

Here you can post any questions you think you will get yelled at or criticized for because you don't know the answer or you didn't search hard enough. xBeerdroiDx had a great idea when he posted this over in the S4 forums.
Ask any question you wish, the only stupid question is the one that's been answered 150,000 times. Just kidding, ask whatever you want as long as it's Note 3 or AT&T related. I'll even go with Samsung related.
Forum Rules: MUST BE FOLLOWED
If somebody helped you don't be afraid to hit the "Thanks" button.
Don't forget to rate the thread if you found it helpful!
Any flaming will be reported!
I'm going to add a spot on the OP for helpful members so they can be recognized in someway for helping other members, and give them a spot for credit in the future if they want to become a recognized contributor or anything like that. If you think you should be recognized in the OP then PM me. As the thread gets bigger I won't be able to find all the post by people just by reading page by page. I'll add people as they continually help on this thread as well.
Update: If you feel that you are a contributor on this thread, please PM me and I will review your post and add you here.
Contributors:
Solarenemy68
ajster1989
jerrycoffman45

I'll give it a shot...
Coming from a Note 2, and I rely a lot on Google Now (aka Voice Search).
I was able to set up my Note 2 to launch Google Now by long pressing the menu key.
If there's a way to do this on the Note 3, I haven't found it yet. Anyone know a way? (For now, my workaround is to long press the home key to bring up task switcher and press the globe icon to launch Google Now.)
Question 2:
I used Internet Browser (had manually installed flash) on my Note 2. The version on my Note 2 had a "Labs" menu where you could turn on a circular floating menu feature to operate most browser functions by just sliding your thumb in from a screen edge. I got really fast with that and feel very inefficient in the browser without it.
My Note 3's Internet Browser app doesn't appear to have a "Labs" menu at all. Any secret way anyone knows to get that menu (or the floating circular thumb menu feature) back on this apparently newer version of the app? I know loading an older version of the app is probably out of the question without root.
Thanks for reading my stupid questions.
Despite these minor quibbles, I'm really loving this faster, brighter phone and its (in my opinion) vastly better camera.
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When will we have root?
Do you think the bootloader will get unlocked?
What's a bootloader?
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I'm relatively new to Android. I had a few Kindle Fires and an S2 Skyrocket but didn't do anything much with either. After having an iPhone 5s and being underwhelmed, I switched to the Note 3 and love it. My problem is my battery life has been poor. The battery life was supposed to be awesome and I'm wondering if I'm doing something wrong.
Here's what I do now.
-Keep screen as dim as it will go
-Have Juice Defender that switches WiFi and data off/on depending on what's being used
-Bluetooth & GPS off unless I need them
-Auto-Sync is off and I have data restriction on
-I periodically go into the running apps and stop what's useless to me (Games, Samsung Apps etc.)
I may be overreacting, but I heard this battery is great and it's going down fast by just web browsing. Is there anything I'm missing being new to Android and all? Thanks.

Have the pen button gestures from the note 2 been removed from the note 3? I miss the one for going home.
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Sir_Zuul said:
I'm relatively new to Android. I had a few Kindle Fires and an S2 Skyrocket but didn't do anything much with either. After having an iPhone 5s and being underwhelmed, I switched to the Note 3 and love it. My problem is my battery life has been poor. The battery life was supposed to be awesome and I'm wondering if I'm doing something wrong.
Here's what I do now.
-Keep screen as dim as it will go
-Have Juice Defender that switches WiFi and data off/on depending on what's being used
-Bluetooth & GPS off unless I need them
-Auto-Sync is off and I have data restriction on
-I periodically go into the running apps and stop what's useless to me (Games, Samsung Apps etc.)
I may be overreacting, but I heard this battery is great and it's going down fast by just web browsing. Is there anything I'm missing being new to Android and all? Thanks.
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Check and make sure the wifi scanning for apps is off
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BusioV can
inmotion said:
Check and make sure the wifi scanning for apps is off
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Thanks for the suggestion, I'll try that out.

TJCacher said:
I'll give it a shot...
Coming from a Note 2, and I rely a lot on Google Now (aka Voice Search).
I was able to set up my Note 2 to launch Google Now by long pressing the menu key.
If there's a way to do this on the Note 3, I haven't found it yet. Anyone know a way? (For now, my workaround is to long press the home key to bring up task switcher and press the globe icon to launch Google Now.)
Question 2:
I used Internet Browser (had manually installed flash) on my Note 2. The version on my Note 2 had a "Labs" menu where you could turn on a circular floating menu feature to operate most browser functions by just sliding your thumb in from a screen edge. I got really fast with that and feel very inefficient in the browser without it.
My Note 3's Internet Browser app doesn't appear to have a "Labs" menu at all. Any secret way anyone knows to get that menu (or the floating circular thumb menu feature) back on this apparently newer version of the app? I know loading an older version of the app is probably out of the question without root.
Thanks for reading my stupid questions.
Despite these minor quibbles, I'm really loving this faster, brighter phone and its (in my opinion) vastly better camera.
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On Q3. Google updated maps and removed labs. Really pissed me off becuase I used the labs stuff. I actually think the newest version is worse than the desert version. Does that seem to be a way to add it back.
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inmotion said:
Check and make sure the wifi scanning for apps is off
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That's a new feature on the Note 3 isn't it? I don't recall seeing it anywhere else.

agent929 said:
That's a new feature on the Note 3 isn't it? I don't recall seeing it anywhere else.
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I don't remember seeing it on my s4 but honestly I didn't dig through it as much as I am the n3

Scrapbooker
Is anyone having issues using scrapbooker? I'm not able to actually save Youtube videos as promised. I would attempt to save a video as you would do any content using scrapbooker and when i go into scrapbooker, it only seems to save as a photo.
Using ATT SM-N900A version.

I think all it does is screenshots
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I'm currently with Sprint and thinking of switching over to AT&T (Sprint 4G/LTE signal sucks at my work location) and get a Note 3 (or MotoX, but most likely Note 3). I'm new to the whole GSM smartphone in US so I'm unclear on a few things, especially regarding Sim Lock and Bootloader lock on AT&T
Here's my questions:
Why bother locking Bootloader? The official words seem to be that the Carriers are worried about untested software running on their networks and could cause problems. However, people are mentioning that they can pay full retail price for a T-Mobile phone which is not bootloader locked and sim unlock it and use it on AT&T. If anyone can do that (if they want to pay for the phone in full) there WILL be untested software running on their network anyways.
Why bother locking the sim card? It's not like I can unlock my phone and cancel my contract and move to T-Mobile, I'll still get slap by a Early Termination Fee to pay off the subsidized portion of the phone and then some.
If I want to use my phone elsewhere in the world, I heard that the phone is Region Locked as well, and if I don't unlock the sim or use the region unlock apk, I can't use it outside of US. Are there any issue if I pay to remove the sim lock? e.g. will AT&T fine me or something if they finds out? (I currently don't have to deal w/ this problem because no one else in the world use CDMA, and I just get a cheapo dumb phone when I travel).
thanks

akak1997 said:
I'm currently with Sprint and thinking of switching over to AT&T (Sprint 4G/LTE signal sucks at my work location) and get a Note 3 (or MotoX, but most likely Note 3). I'm new to the whole GSM smartphone in US so I'm unclear on a few things, especially regarding Sim Lock and Bootloader lock on AT&T
Here's my questions:
Why bother locking Bootloader? The official words seem to be that the Carriers are worried about untested software running on their networks and could cause problems. However, people are mentioning that they can pay full retail price for a T-Mobile phone which is not bootloader locked and sim unlock it and use it on AT&T. If anyone can do that (if they want to pay for the phone in full) there WILL be untested software running on their network anyways.
Why bother locking the sim card? It's not like I can unlock my phone and cancel my contract and move to T-Mobile, I'll still get slap by a Early Termination Fee to pay off the subsidized portion of the phone and then some.
If I want to use my phone elsewhere in the world, I heard that the phone is Region Locked as well, and if I don't unlock the sim or use the region unlock apk, I can't use it outside of US. Are there any issue if I pay to remove the sim lock? e.g. will AT&T fine me or something if they finds out? (I currently don't have to deal w/ this problem because no one else in the world use CDMA, and I just get a cheapo dumb phone when I travel).
thanks
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AT&T won't fine you if you unlock your device.. I'm pretty sure they would do it for you for a fee.

Ok, under s pen option. It says turning off pen detection when the pen is attached can save battery. What does that mean? What are they calling pen detection?
Also, I can not get burst mode to work while taking pictures. I assume it is press and hold like any other phone right?
sEnt from thE noTe 3

918273645ams said:
AT&T won't fine you if you unlock your device.. I'm pretty sure they would do it for you for a fee.
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After 90 days into the contract they will give you an unlock code for free.
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Rippley05 said:
Ok, under s pen option. It says turning off pen detection when the pen is attached can save battery. What does that mean? What are they calling pen detection?
Also, I can not get burst mode to work while taking pictures. I assume it is press and hold like any other phone right?
sEnt from thE noTe 3
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To answer your first question your phone is always making sure (yes here come the jokes) you got the pen in it. But turning that off will save battery life. It will still detect when you take it out.
I can't answer your second question
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What kind of system language is available on this device? As in, menus, apps, etc. (not keyboard since keyboard can be downloaded through play store, etc.), all in a certain language. From my past experience with AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2 and S3 phone, there is no Chinese as a system language if I remember correctly and wondering if this still the same.

runtohell121 said:
What kind of system language is available on this device? As in, menus, apps, etc. (not keyboard since keyboard can be downloaded through play store, etc.), all in a certain language. From my past experience with AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2 and S3 phone, there is no Chinese as a system language if I remember correctly and wondering if this still the same.
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This is what's currently avaliable
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agent929 said:
This is what's currently avaliable
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Thanks
*sigh* AT&T/American Samsung phones never have Chinese as system language...

New Update stops the ability to keep paid themes from theme store.......

Prior to the new Note 7 update (green battery icon) You were able to download a paid theme from theme store trial and keep it applied by Downloading Samsung Package Disabler and disabling both theme programs after applying the trial and then going to applications and clearing the data on themes and cache and it would stick permanently until you disable everything and reverse the process. This no longer works with new update. System only allows you to clear cache and not theme data anymore.........Samsung is cracking the whip, think there is any way around this? I loved changing my theme frequently.

So your mad that Samsung patched how users were getting paid themes for free? I'm sorry but they did what they had to do because those themers worked hard on their themes for the community and because of it i don't see why a little bit of change out of someone's pocket is something a person should be getting mad about. Just pay for the themes instead of trying to find a way around it they don't even cost that much especially when you own almost a $900 phone.

@jovy23...question bro...i got the new note7...didnt update though...does the root method still work if update is taken?

jovy23 said:
So your mad that Samsung patched how users were getting paid themes for free? I'm sorry but they did what they had to do because those themers worked hard on their themes for the community and because of it i don't see why a little bit of change out of someone's pocket is something a person should be getting mad about. Just pay for the themes instead of trying to find a way around it they don't even cost that much especially when you own almost a $900 phone.
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i have to agree with jovi on this one. the themes are not that expensive.

215Aphillyated said:
@jovy23...question bro...i got the new note7...didnt update though...does the root method still work if update is taken?
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Nope but I think you know that by now. Curious..mine hasn't auto updated. I'm guessing once you connect to wifi (I haven't) it auto updates?

I have my v1 set like this....hope to get replacement tomorrow and avoid the update.
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jovy23 said:
So your mad that Samsung patched how users were getting paid themes for free? I'm sorry but they did what they had to do because those themers worked hard on their themes for the community and because of it i don't see why a little bit of change out of someone's pocket is something a person should be getting mad about. Just pay for the themes instead of trying to find a way around it they don't even cost that much especially when you own almost a $900 phone.
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Not mad, was just informing the community that this method doesn't work any more so they can decide whether they want to update their software or not when they receive their Note 7 replacement, thats all. Not losing any sleep over it lol there are plenty of good free themes and I've also purchased a few. Just being informative.

OvrDriVE said:
i have to agree with jovi on this one. the themes are not that expensive.
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My issue is that I had a bunch of themes I paid for on my first note 7 and now they don't show up on my new phone no matter what I do. I signed in to Sammy acct and synced but nothing shows up.

nymikey said:
My issue is that I had a bunch of themes I paid for on my first note 7 and now they don't show up on my new phone no matter what I do. I signed in to Sammy acct and synced but nothing shows up.
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You have to redownload them...my themes never syncs for me, I always go to purchase history / my "themes" or w.e its call lol will check my phone and edit with proper name....
but ya, go there you will see every single theme you have ever bought / downloaded.

nymikey said:
My issue is that I had a bunch of themes I paid for on my first note 7 and now they don't show up on my new phone no matter what I do. I signed in to Sammy acct and synced but nothing shows up.
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Most themes aren't updated to support the note 7 yet. I have like ~25 themes I can see on my purchase history on the s7edge but only like 10 on the note 7

nymikey said:
My issue is that I had a bunch of themes I paid for on my first note 7 and now they don't show up on my new phone no matter what I do. I signed in to Sammy acct and synced but nothing shows up.
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all my purchased themes are there. open themes and click the 3 dot menu, click my page, now click purchased. theres everything you bought. you have to red/l them all but they should be there. mine are

OvrDriVE said:
all my purchased themes are there. open themes and click the 3 dot menu, click my page, now click purchased. theres everything you bought. you have to red/l them all but they should be there. mine are
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Same here.
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MrTonyToca said:
Not mad, was just informing the community that this method doesn't work any more so they can decide whether they want to update their software or not when they receive their Note 7 replacement, thats all. Not losing any sleep over it lol there are plenty of good free themes and I've also purchased a few. Just being informative.
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Be careful what you say on here I mentioned a nap one day that I use to remove ads but it also allows people to get free coins which I really don't care about but because I mentioned that app I was reprimanded. Then you can get yourself banned XDA. Just a heads up..
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DionWhite33 said:
Be careful what you say on here I mentioned a nap one day that I use to remove ads but it also allows people to get free coins which I really don't care about but because I mentioned that app I was reprimanded. Then you can get yourself banned XDA. Just a heads up..
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Thanks. Weird cuz I read about that method on these very same forums lol But I understand what you're saying. I'll be a little more careful.

Still working, need to clear the cache and data, from the same package disabler.
Just click the themes and samsung themes apps in the same package disabler and clear data from there after disable it.
MrTonyToca said:
Prior to the new Note 7 update (green battery icon) You were able to download a paid theme from theme store trial and keep it applied by Downloading Samsung Package Disabler and disabling both theme programs after applying the trial and then going to applications and clearing the data on themes and cache and it would stick permanently until you disable everything and reverse the process. This no longer works with new update. System only allows you to clear cache and not theme data anymore.........Samsung is cracking the whip, think there is any way around this? I loved changing my theme frequently.
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Oculus no longer supporting the Note 7!!!

So i was using my oculus gear vr at work and it was working fine. I tried using it just now and it said it had to update. It doesn't let you do anything till you do so.... So after it does a screen comes on it that basically says "oculus is no longer supporting the Note 7. For further details contact samsung directly" .... dammit! It was working fine. My note is V2 (yeah in aware of the news) but still.
What to do? Any work around? I have several paid games that I can no longer use.
Edit: I guess ill try reinstalling the app and uncheck "auto updates"

and the abandon note 7 ship begins lol
when you reinstall the apk did it work?

mgbotoe said:
and the abandon note 7 ship begins lol
when you reinstall the apk did it work?
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nothing, it just reinstalls the latest "updated version 2.15.4." I can't find anywhere to d/l previous versions of the oculus apk. I really don't want a S7 but it's looking that way! Dammit samsung.. . Get your $hyt together

Wonder if theres a way to stop the update. I've backed up all the Oculus apks just in case, but where to go from here.

rlee008 said:
nothing, it just reinstalls the latest "updated version 2.15.4." I can't find anywhere to d/l previous versions of the oculus apk. I really don't want a S7 but it's looking that way! Dammit samsung.. . Get your $hyt together
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whats the version before that. I see some out there but just want to make sure

yep Just read it... I am pissed. If the V20 is Bootloader unlocked that or a Pixel is my next phone. No Expandable storage on the Pixel is the only thing that bothers me.

playya said:
whats the version before that. I see some out there but just want to make sure
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I believe it is 2.15.2

Can anybody send a cracked version that will work with the Note 7?
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djtheraven said:
Can anybody send a cracked version that will work with the Note 7?
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have to find the right version and I see versions with different numbers. So not sure which one will work and exactly what it is we need. Also I would not post a cracked version here. May I suggest you simply do a search for one yourself

playya said:
have to find the right version and I see versions with different numbers. So not sure which one will work and exactly what it is we need. Also I would not post a cracked version here. May I suggest you simply do a search for one yourself
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It's a free program so it's not like we're stealing anything so you could post it here under modified. General information tab
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Here's the last version that I had before the update. I have it saved but it has to update before you use it. Maybe hack it to not update. There are 3 apps you need to make it work.
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I can understand the Oculus reluctance to support the Note 7. I didn't experience it myself, but phones typically run pretty hot in VR equipment. I'd suppose they don't want any exploders that close to someone's eyes. Lawyers tend to get a bit cranky.

I'm rooted and I've tried restoring various combinations of apks. Nothing works. You can't even play your own movies on your phone. It requires wifi and as soon as wifi is enable, it refuses to go forward without updating. I haven't tried enabling wifi, but blocking the oculus servers, enabling local wifi, but not internet, or any hacking to change the phone id.

From an email I just got:
Customer safety is our top priority. While Samsung investigates multiple reports of issues on the Samsung Galaxy Note7, Oculus is removing support for all Note7 devices on the Oculus platform.
If you have bought content in the Oculus store to use with your Note7 and you’d like to be refunded, Oculus will honor that. More information about the refund process is forthcoming, and if you have any immediate questions, please go here.
For more information regarding the Note7, please visit Samsung’s information page or contact Samsung directly.
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So i guess Internet is mandatory to use the oculus software.... I was thinking that maybe installing a previous version apk while having all wifi and data off and then choosing to not let oculus update automatically would allow us to use the software.
Ugh... S7 edge!

If you have root, change the phone model with the buildprop editor. I did this on my note4 to trick oculus into letting me install AltSpaceVR, since it said it requires Note 5. I bet that'll make it work.

slaapliedje said:
If you have root, change the phone model with the buildprop editor. I did this on my note4 to trick oculus into letting me install AltSpaceVR, since it said it requires Note 5. I bet that'll make it work.
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I know that could work but I don't want root. There's got to be a way to block the app from checking your phone.
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Note 7 Gear VR work-around
Here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=69086881
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slaapliedje said:
If you have root, change the phone model with the buildprop editor. I did this on my note4 to trick oculus into letting me install AltSpaceVR, since it said it requires Note 5. I bet that'll make it work.
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I'd like to try that, but I'd need the build. prop from an S7 edge or equivalent supported by oculus. I don't know the phone model text required, and there's lots of identifying info in build.prop about the Note 7. I'll hunt around for build.prop info on the S7, but if anyone can post it here, I'd appreciate it. (I had an S7 edge until a few days ago as a loaner.)
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Okay, using root, I changed /system/build.prop and substituted SM-G935T into the ro.product.model. It works! At least mostly...
It knows who I am, but some of my apps aren't there. I also can't play any of my local videos. It can't find them. However, I could play facebook videos and I think it's allowing free games, etc. I've only been testing a few minutes.
I also tried SM-G930T, which also passes into the home area, but you can't merge your eyes. It's not displaying correctly for a Note 7 screen.

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I'd like to try that, but I'd need the build. prop from an S7 edge or equivalent supported by oculus. I don't know the phone model text required, and there's lots of identifying info in build.prop about the Note 7. I'll hunt around for build.prop info on the S7, but if anyone can post it here, I'd appreciate it. (I had an S7 edge until a few days ago as a loaner.)
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Okay, using root, I changed /system/build.prop and substituted SM-G935T into the ro.product.model. It works! At least mostly...
It knows who I am, but some of my apps aren't there. I also can't play any of my local videos. It can't find them. However, I could play facebook videos and I think it's allowing free games, etc. I've only been testing a few minutes.
I also tried SM-G930T, which also passes into the home area, but you can't merge your eyes. It's not displaying correctly for a Note 7 screen.
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Please test SM-N920T. Let me know if that works better than SM-G935T. I didn't even think about the Oculus app adjusting for screen size
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I think I may have found a work around for the VR issue. I edited my build prop so that my note 7 looks like the s7. after restart no more prompting to upgrade oculus and went straigth to the apps page.

Samsung is permanently crippling the Note 7 in the U.S.

You knew it was coming in the USA and it looks like December 19 is the day.
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-permanently-crippling-note-7-us

What's to stop people from not accepting this update just like the previous one? Unless it's a forced update it won't really change anything

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What's to stop people from not accepting this update just like the previous one? Unless it's a forced update it won't really change anything
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When you reboot the device it will do the updates on one of the reboots.This is true even if you "delayed" the update.
There is a way to prevent the previous update (you can see on this forum). Unless they found a way around that work around good chances that the same work around would work for this update. I would recommend doing the work around now and before this update.
The work around for previous update. Hope this will work for this update too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-note-7/how-to/updated-limited-to-60-heres-fix-t3495293

I read someplace today that Samsung made a request to the makers of all package disablers on the Playstore to block the Note 7 from being able to take advantage of this... I'll try and find the article.

The one i found isnt supported by the playstore and still has the update packages. Look at the link JaguarXT posted

I highly doubt all the apps are getting on board. I used titanium to block a lot of samsung crap before this and I never got the last update and I won't get this update either.

According to what I read, T-Mobile will be pushing the update on December 27th, that's what CNET is reporting. It also mentions the dates for AT&T as well as Sprint.

Yep I got text from tmobile says starting 27 phone won't be able to charge so turn it in.

Looking like it's time to find a replacement, sadly nothing seems up to par

It will seem like a bold change from what I know and am used to but I'm considering the Honor 8. The specs don't seem to bad for the price point. But it's definitely not a Note 7. I was thinking about going back to the Note 5 but I don't even see it available on the T-Mobile website anymore.

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I highly doubt all the apps are getting on board. I used titanium to block a lot of samsung crap before this and I never got the last update and I won't get this update either.
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That's because you had the good foresight to root, unlike some of us (pointing at myself). Samsung strong-armed all the package disabler devs on the Play Store to no longer block System apps! The way around it was then to purchase the new version anyway and obtain a license, uninstall, then side load an older version. But then in another update even that route was blocked by no longer granting licenses or something. Then someone provided another app independent of the Play Store to side load which is what is being referred to above. It's gotten nasty!!!! Our ranks will shrink further as those who are severely technically challenged fail to take measures to block this update. Personally, I can't help but wonder/worry if Sammy has some type of back door, but that's the conspiracy theorist in me, lol!

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According to what I read, T-Mobile will be pushing the update on December 27th, that's what CNET is reporting. It also mentions the dates for AT&T as well as Sprint.
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Ya I got text from them saying the same, I just laughed
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It will seem like a bold change from what I know and am used to but I'm considering the Honor 8. The specs don't seem to bad for the price point. But it's definitely not a Note 7. I was thinking about going back to the Note 5 but I don't even see it available on the T-Mobile website anymore.
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I have a Note 5 as a backup I'm hoping I won't have to use it. ?
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Looking like it's time to find a replacement, sadly nothing seems up to par
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I agree and I will probably change to the cheapest samsung phone to get my $100 and then switch out and use my One Plus 3 till the S8 comes out.
Gotta use my Samsung Rewards up as well... This really sux

I caved last night, I picked up the s7 edge. I'm still keeping the Note 7 though and I'll use it until I'm no longer able to.

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I caved last night, I picked up the s7 edge. I'm still keeping the Note 7 though and I'll use it until I'm no longer able to.
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Why? You should have just kept the Note7 until the S8 came out... now you have an obsolete phone in 3 months.

I still have the Note 7, the s7 edge worked out in my favor actually. They gave me a Gear VR and now when the next phone drops I'll give my wife the s7 edge. She still has an S5 so it will be a nice upgrade for her.

I'm lost dude. So I have the second version of the Note 7, you know, the one that was supposed to not malfunction. Model # SM-N930T with T-Mobile. OK, so my phone did receive the forced update that make my battery charge to only 60%, I was able to use ODIN and put back the stock firmware, I installed PACKAGE DISABLER PRO and blocked the necessary items needed so I am now at 100% battery life. How is it that we know that is still not enough to block this new update that is coming to cripple the Note 7??? Maybe we are still safe, or is it FACT that it WILL still be forced even though we have the updates and tmobile and Samsung items blocked? Also, with what I have explained, can my phone still be rooted and install a custom ROM or am I too late or second version of Note 7 it was never possible???? Someone please help, I am not a noob, I have been installing custom ROMs since Galaxy S2, but at the same time I am no PRO. All info will help me and the community clarify this sticky situation. PLEASE HELP. AND THANK YOU ALL!!!!! Nothing compares to the Note 7, what other phone has IRIS EYE SCANNER, a SECURE FOLDER LOCK that you can add a secondary app of one you already have with a completely different account, you can lock your notes in SAMSUNG NOTES, an S PEN, A FREAK'N S-PEN for crying out loud!!!!! No Phone compares to this dude!!!!!! HELP HELP HELP HELP!!!!!!!!!!

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I'm lost dude. So I have the second version of the Note 7, you know, the one that was supposed to not malfunction. Model # SM-N930T with T-Mobile. OK, so my phone did receive the forced update that make my battery charge to only 60%, I was able to use ODIN and put back the stock firmware, I installed PACKAGE DISABLER PRO and blocked the necessary items needed so I am now at 100% battery life. How is it that we know that is still not enough to block this new update that is coming to cripple the Note 7??? Maybe we are still safe, or is it FACT that it WILL still be forced even though we have the updates and tmobile and Samsung items blocked? Also, with what I have explained, can my phone still be rooted and install a custom ROM or am I too late or second version of Note 7 it was never possible???? Someone please help, I am not a noob, I have been installing custom ROMs since Galaxy S2, but at the same time I am no PRO. All info will help me and the community clarify this sticky situation. PLEASE HELP. AND THANK YOU ALL!!!!! Nothing compares to the Note 7, what other phone has IRIS EYE SCANNER, a SECURE FOLDER LOCK that you can add a secondary app of one you already have with a completely different account, you can lock your notes in SAMSUNG NOTES, an S PEN, A FREAK'N S-PEN for crying out loud!!!!! No Phone compares to this dude!!!!!! HELP HELP HELP HELP!!!!!!!!!!
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I'm not 100% sure but the steps with package disabler that you've done should allow you to not have to worry about the new update coming through, someone correct me if I'm wrong.
As for rooting you're out of luck, only the original firmware that shipped with the phone was rootable. After that, this is as good as it gets for us firmware wise

Thnx

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I'm not 100% sure but the steps with package disabler that you've done should allow you to not have to worry about the new update coming through, someone correct me if I'm wrong.
As for rooting you're out of luck, only the original firmware that shipped with the phone was rootable. After that, this is as good as it gets for us firmware wise
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thnx, much appreciated.