N950f Google Pay - Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers

Tried to install Google Pay but the Play Store says the phone isn't compatible.
Note 8, Oreo N950F purchased form Australia and as far as I know the phone is as stock as they come (never rooted, bootloader is locked).
I tried clearing the Play Store and Play services data but no change.
Can't use Samsung Pay in Phillipines so it's no good.
Any thoughts as to why it's not letting me install?

Not really sure what to suggest, a quick look on Google does not help either.
Try downloading Google pay from APKmirror and see if it works that way.

Try contacting Google and ask them. As they are the ones who made the app in the first place.

try downloading it from apkmirror or maybe flashing the XTC firmware

I think the problem is that neither Google Pay or Samsung Pay is supported in the Phillipines.
Google pay only works in these countries:
https://support.google.com/pay/answer/7454247
Samsung Pay only works in these countries:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Pay#Availability

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Play store region unlock?

Hello,
I'm looking for a way to unlock my Play Store which is currently locked to Sweden. I hate seeing swedish apps popping up everywhere.
I googled and found some VPN solutions that people report might not work.
Is there a hacked Play Store I could download somewhere and use?
It is tied to your Google account. I wanted some Korean apps so I had to change my address to one there, give a Korean cell number, and wipe data for the play store app.
Maybe you need to do the reverse?
Damn I was hoping that there was an easier solution like a hacked Play Store. I'll see if I can find some 3rd party store apps, better than nothing.
Nebell said:
Damn I was hoping that there was an easier solution like a hacked Play Store. I'll see if I can find some 3rd party store apps, better than nothing.
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yeah as far as I know hacking the app wouldn't help - the restrictions are based on your address in Google Payments.
hello you can try yelp store. give it a try. its not the play store but guess its better that no solution at all.
How about Amazon. Is that region restricted? Amazon has lots of apps on it.

Google Play Store and Services on Chinese bought P30 Pro?

Hi,
My friend is on a trip to China and is interested in getting a P30 Pro there, but China doesn't allow Google in their country. He's wondering if there is any way to install the Play Store and the related services so they can be used when he comes back to the UK.
I've seen some apk's, while searching about this topic, that supposedly install GMS etc but I'm not sure how legit/trustworthy those are, since from my experience with custom software, I've had to use TWRP to install Gapps properly.
Thanks in advance for your help
PS: The specific model number is VOG-AL10
You can install the Play Store from within the Huawei app store, App Gallery.
You need to first update the 'App Gallery' app then in the latest version under updates it will hidden under "Not recommended."
After you install the "update" Play services and everything will be enabled.
Updated versions of the Play Store will be posted in the App Gallery as well (that's been my experience with other Huawei phones anyways).
alphaod said:
You can install the Play Store from within the Huawei app store, App Gallery.
You need to first update the 'App Gallery' app then in the latest version under updates it will hidden under "Not recommended."
After you install the "update" Play services and everything will be enabled.
Updated versions of the Play Store will be posted in the App Gallery as well (that's been my experience with other Huawei phones anyways).
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Using this method all Google Services run normally (notifications, location, sync, etc)? I'm used to flashing Gapps on custom ROMs on my phones so I thought you needed to that everywhere, or I guess Huawei can do these kinds of special installations through their store equally effectively.
drt0 said:
Using this method all Google Services run normally (notifications, location, sync, etc)? I'm used to flashing Gapps on custom ROMs on my phones so I thought you needed to that everywhere, or I guess Huawei can do these kinds of special installations through their store equally effectively.
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You can install GSM, Play store and all the google apps and they will work good.
The only thing that will not works (without magisk) is Google Pay, because the phone is not certified and it will not pass Safenet tests (as on China Xiaomi phones).
drt0 said:
Hi,
My friend is on a trip to China and is interested in getting a P30 Pro there, but China doesn't allow Google in their country. He's wondering if there is any way to install the Play Store and the related services so they can be used when he comes back to the UK.
I've seen some apk's, while searching about this topic, that supposedly install GMS etc but I'm not sure how legit/trustworthy those are, since from my experience with custom software, I've had to use TWRP to install Gapps properly.
Thanks in advance for your help
PS: The specific model number is VOG-AL10
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I have the VOG-AL10 bought in China and am now using it in the UK. The Play Store works fine (downloaded from Huawei's App Gallery) & I have installed all the normal Google apps without problem. I couldn't install Play Store in China due to the restricted internet, but installed it in the UK. One weird thing I found is that I had to keep the App Gallery's region as China to install Play Store as it disappeared when I changed the region to the UK (in App Gallery go to Me > Settings > Country/Region).
This model is not Play Protect Certified so the NFC part of Google Pay doesn't work (and you need to sideload Netflix), but I've had no problem using Google Pay for in app purchases.
jpf293 said:
I have the VOG-AL10 bought in China and am now using it in the UK. The Play Store works fine (downloaded from Huawei's App Gallery) & I have installed all the normal Google apps without problem. I couldn't install Play Store in China due to the restricted internet, but installed it in the UK. One weird thing I found is that I had to keep the App Gallery's region as China to install Play Store as it disappeared when I changed the region to the UK (in App Gallery go to Me > Settings > Country/Region).
This model is not Play Protect Certified so the NFC part of Google Pay doesn't work (and you need to sideload Netflix), but I've had no problem using Google Pay for in app purchases.
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Hi, thanks for your reply, can you watch hi-def content on Netflix or is that locked?
drt0 said:
Hi, thanks for your reply, can you watch hi-def content on Netflix or is that locked?
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Hi, using Test Patterns on Netflix I'm getting 1280x720 at 30fps.
alphaod said:
You can install the Play Store from within the Huawei app store, App Gallery.
You need to first update the 'App Gallery' app then in the latest version under updates it will hidden under "Not recommended."
After you install the "update" Play services and everything will be enabled.
Updated versions of the Play Store will be posted in the App Gallery as well (that's been my experience with other Huawei phones anyways).
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Does this still work? I've have a VOG-AL00 and I can't find Play Store in the App Gallery ;s. I'm afraid flashing to a global version isn't possible.
Huge Question for new huawei devices
Google is not pre loaded and is banned from the phone. but Android central just released an article of how to. Honestly sounds retarded. Can't I just go to something like APK mirror and just download all Google apks and be OK with my life? we there's an app not compatible with my device I go and get a apk isn't this the same concept?
ryantf420 said:
Huge Question for new huawei devices
Google is not pre loaded and is banned from the phone. but Android central just released an article of how to. Honestly sounds retarded. Can't I just go to something like APK mirror and just download all Google apks and be OK with my life? we there's an app not compatible with my device I go and get a apk isn't this the same concept?
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https://www.androidauthority.com/install-google-apps-huawei-mate-30-pro-1032467/
*Detection* said:
https://www.androidauthority.com/install-google-apps-huawei-mate-30-pro-1032467/
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OK but that doesn't answer my question.? that article is still wanting u to get lz play app. Y couldn't I just download an apk?
ryantf420 said:
OK but that doesn't answer my question.? that article is still wanting u to get lz play app. Y couldn't I just download an apk?
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If it was that easy then the guide would just tell you to do that, there is more missing than Google play store etc, that lz play app installs the prerequisites needed for Play and other google apps to work
damn so apk downloaded isn't the simple answer, again but y? so example I get huawei mate 30 pro and download Google app apk from let's say Apkmirror. that literally won't work?
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https://www.androidauthority.com/install-google-apps-huawei-mate-30-pro-1032467/
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Installed the apk from LZ Play, but didn't work.
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ryantf420 said:
damn so apk downloaded isn't the simple answer, again but y? so example I get huawei mate 30 pro and download Google app apk from let's say Apkmirror. that literally won't work?
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A simple apk from apkmirror seems to work for the VOG-AL00.
Flashing China ROM to Global is possible on P30 Pro or 2019 Huawei devices?
I bought the p30 Pro while I was in China earlier this year. I had Google Play installed when I returned to the US. In able to install all the applications I want from Google play store.
hey guys..
any news from google play..? anyone can installl it..? lz play is not supported for this device.. and GMSinstaller not installing to device..
any advice..?

Question Google play store issue after update

Hello, last night I received a software update on my device realme gt2 the version was the A.18 but soon afterwards I received a Google play store error that the device is not certified and I can't use Google pay. Anyone else facing the same issue. The device was bought in EU and had the European software version.
I also have "device is not certified" after update A18, but no issues with Google play. I can install, run any Google app, etc.
Also on the European version of the device.
wizard8400 said:
I also have "device is not certified" after update A18, but no issues with Google play. I can install, run any Google app, etc.
Also on the European version of the device.
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His issue is with Google pay, not play. Google pay needs the device to be certified. Its up to realme to certify the build, hopefully anytime soon.
Yes!! Im having the same issues (Im in the UK)
Absolutely pathetic that they haven't certified the build. I use google pay daily and this is really frustrating
Same here I can't use Google pay anymore. Phone is EU. It giving a error that my device is not certified or is rooted.
karayemis said:
Same here I can't use Google pay anymore. Phone is EU. It giving a error that my device is not certified or is rooted.
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I'm surprise we aren't seeing any more complaint on the Discord chat or Reddit tbh. A lot of people must surely use Gpay.
wonder if not many have the update installed yet
A lot of discussions take place in realme official boards (hoping that devs will see the issues faster) https://c.realme.com/in/board/detail/1522104068820979712
when did you get the a18 updates and what country?
2 days ago living in the Netherlands.
karayemis said:
2 days ago living in the Netherlands.
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do you have rmx3311?
luki2411 said:
do you have rmx3311?
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Yes
Yes I also have security check issues after my upgrade to RMX3311_11_A.18. I don't use Google Pay yet, but it indeed prevents me from setting it up. I am also in the Netherlands by the way.
I noticed myself because I could not get access to my company Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams apps anymore. And maybe worse after a factory reset (to try to see if that could fix it) I CANNOT INSTALL NETFLIX app from Google Play anymore!!!!
Same problem here. Realme gt2 in spain. Right after firmware update Google pay complains phone not bein certified.
Lucky to find more people with same issue.
And yes I have 5 cards loaded in Google pay and I use it every day, or used
granjerox2 said:
Same problem here. Realme gt2 in spain. Right after firmware update Google pay complains phone not bein certified.
Lucky to find more people with same issue.
And yes I have 5 cards loaded in Google pay and I use it every day, or used
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Same here, I'm glad more people have same issue. I am not alone!
I hope teh statement on the RealMe India board is true: https://c.realme.com/in/post-details/1544549046012665856
The issue seems to be fixed now, just clear Google Play data and it should be fine! (At least it is on my device).
daniml3 said:
The issue seems to be fixed now, just clear Google Play data and it should be fine? (At least it is on my device).
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Thanks for the tip. That worked for me.
daniml3 said:
The issue seems to be fixed now, just clear Google Play data and it should be fine! (At least it is on my device).
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Not here. Google play says certified but Google pay not certified
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Not here. Google play says certified but Google pay not certified
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The Netflix App would not be recognised on my phone until after a restart. Could you try that?
Roderikw said:
The Netflix App would not be recognised on my phone until after a restart. Could you try that?
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I've just restarted.didnt tried before, after restart netflix app works, but Google pay doesn't want to. I've deleted data and cache in Google play, cache in Google pay. Don't want to delete data in Google pay if not mandatory, I'll have in that case to readd all my cards again.
granjerox2 said:
I've just restarted.didnt tried before, after restart netflix app works, but Google pay doesn't want to. I've deleted data and cache in Google play, cache in Google pay. Don't want to delete data in Google pay if not mandatory, I'll have in that case to readd all my cards again.
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Sorry, my bank (Major Dutch bank with orange lion logo) doesn't support Google Pay so cannot verify that for you. Anyone else on here maybe?

Question I bought the Chinese version: SM-X205C

I bought the Chinese version of the tab A8, which has the model number SM-X205C. It hasn't arrived yet but it won't have any Google services installed on it. Is there a way I could sign into my Google account on it? If not, would it be possible, and advisable, for me to install a different firmware? Sammobile has various ROMs/firmwares for this tablet. Or I risk bricking it if I try that? The reason I bought it it was such a good deal: 128GB version with LTE for CNY 1000. And it's brand new!
Google account has nothing to do with Google services (GMS) : Totally different things.
Take note that Custom ROMs like Lineage OS typically don't have Google services pre-installed, nor Google account

Question Google Wallet users in the UK - which bank?

Sorry I keep banging on about this, but using my phone for payments is one of the most useful features that I'm now missing.
I tried several GW versions, and the update still gives me the dreaded "can't add card, contact bank" message.
So, I think the only option is to go through the hassle and switch bank.
For those in the UK using GW on the Vivo, which bank are you using?
I'm thinking Starling my be extra strict. My next choice would be Monzo, but might be the same issue.
Thanks
My wallet works with my Chase, NatWest, Starling and Virgin Money cards.
Make sure to try a card from the intended bank before switching. Ask a friend to register his card then delete again. Some banks you have to activate google pay in their online banking or smartphone app.
Chase works in the UK, have you checked that your bank is on the supported list from the wallet app
Does your device pass the Play Integrity API check?
Do you have the latest Google Services Framework and Google Play services installed? I initially experienced similar issues and installing the latest Google Play services package (which many posts don't mention) and rebooting solved everything.
Unfortunately I have neither Starling nor Monzo but you may have to enable something like 'contactless payments' in your banking app.
Hope this helps. Sorry if all of this is obvious.

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