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Google Wallet working on Sprint! Read before flashing!

Racer Of All said:
IMPORTANT! Please read!
While waiting to get my hands on one of these awesome phones I've been reading all I can about it. One thing I ran across in another forum was an issue people were having with the Nexuses & One X's and Google Wallet.
If you do not clear the Google Wallet settings before you do a hard reset/ROM flash, the secure element will be FOREVER BRICKED and you will NOT be able to ever use it for secure purposes such as Google Wallet purchases or future use of the secure element.
For some, this wont be a problem, but if you ever plan or at least want to have the option to use the google wallet, follow these simple steps before doing a hard reset or flashing a new ROM on your phone:
Launch Google Wallet
Hit menu button> Settings> Reset Google Wallet
You are now safe to flash a new ROM or reset your phone, Wallet will be waiting for you on the other side.
Clearing the app data or cache through settings or Titanium WILL NOT WORK! It HAS to be done within the Wallet app. This resets the secure certificate (?) and allows NFC to be used for secure purposes in the future.
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While I understand the notion of keeping such functionality very secure, Google should have expressed the potential problem. Especially since hard resets are used as a solution when an ordinary user has a problem with their phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this mean if this happens to me I wont be able to use NFC at all?
No. Not at all. NFC will still be functional for non-secure events, like Beam and NFC tag usage. This will only affect secure things, which at the moment is only Wallet.
Is there really no fix?
If you get the "secure element not responding" error, no. Of all the cases the only solution is to get a new phone. The secure element is permanently broken. In the future someone might find a fix, but that sounds unlikely. If you can swap your phone, do it.
How can I prevent this from happening?
If you don't do a lot of flashing, just remember to clear Wallet settings before flashing a new ROM. I would recommend to just leave Wallet cleared if you plan on flashing a lot, you forget once and that will be the end of your secure element.
I get a "Unsupported Device Error" yet Wallet still works, why?
This is a complete different error altogether and as a matter of fact, is not a big deal at all. This only shows up to root users and can easily be ignored -- Wallet will still work.
Why don't we have ROM devs cook in an auto-wiper when installing their ROM?
Only Wallet has the ability to access the phone's secure element, and it will likely be that way for the foreseeable future. A workaround would be to add an option before flashing anything to the recovery itself to ask people if they have cleared Wallet settings.
Wallet is asking for root permissions, should I grant them?
While there are no known repercussions to allowing root, as a general rule of thumb you should never allow root to an application you did not intend to give root access or do not know why it is requiring it. To be on the safe side (and in case something comes up in the future) deny root access to Wallet.
If I never set up Google Wallet will I be fine?
Yes. When you reset Wallet, its restores the secure element and the application data to how it was before an account was linked to your phone, therefore if you never set one up it will be the same as "restoring" an existing Wallet setup.
Wallet is stuck at "adding card" or "initializing account" or it tells me my device/carrier is not authorized, is my secure element toast?
Nope. This is a different message, Wallet activation is turned off at the moment. There is a potential fix but requires root. There are threads here and here about these issues. Please do not discuss Wallet activations here.
Sources:
http://rootzwiki.com/news/_/articles/secure-element-error-locking-users-out-of-google-wallet-r280
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1472117
http://androidforums.com/verizon-ga...t-problem-google-wallet-help.html#post4013169
http://androidforums.com/sprint-gal...65-sprint-google-wallet-root.html#post4376858
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I'm posting this in development section cause alot of people will head straight to the dev section to root as they get their phones with the 32Gbs being shipped please read if u plan to use google wallet please read it to prevent from having a messed up phone if it

*********UPDATE 6/28/2012
Ok im getting reports of Google wallet not working even on stock devices i think it has something to do with sprint not for sure but think it has something to do with sprint trying to release a competitor app to google wallet making it impossible for both apps to control the secure element so youd have to choose between google wallet and sprints touch wallet nothing is confirmed but thats my assumption
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone...-to-launch-a-google-wallet-competitor-1084799
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfstLqnTyzQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Complete video about it watch ^^^^^

Rev3ge07 said:
mods if u need to move or delete this thread sorry just thought it was important seeing how I'll never be able to use google wallet till I get a new galaxy sIII and as Roms are developed don't forget to clear ur google wallet settings
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You did a reset already? I rooted and it says unsupported device but I believe it still works
Sent from my SPH-L710

xtrezpasor said:
You did a reset already? I rooted and it says unsupported device but I believe it still works
Sent from my SPH-L710
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That just means google wallet knows ur rooted but ur ok but do not I repeat DO NOT wipe ur phone before clearing google wallet through the app not through settings u should be fine tho if u were to clear google wallet (through the settings like I said) and wipe and un root i can almost guarentee that message won't pop up

xtrezpasor said:
You did a reset already? I rooted and it says unsupported device but I believe it still works
Sent from my SPH-L710
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And yea I did a wipe through CWM kinda screwed

Rev3ge07 said:
And yea I did a wipe through CWM kinda screwed
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I'm sorry.... hopefully someone figured a way to fix it for you... if you have best buys protection plan they will replace it no deductible....
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xtrezpasor said:
I'm sorry.... hopefully someone figured a way to fix it for you... if you have best buys protection plan they will replace it no deductible....
Sent from my SPH-L710
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I'm confused tho idk much about development or android I just do a lot of testing of Roms but from what I've read NFC is built into the battery so I don't see why getting an origiNal battery wouldn't fix it but idk just my theory

Can you uninstall google wallet? And never worry about this?

master acehole said:
Can you uninstall google wallet? And never worry about this?
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Completely up to u if u choose to uninstall I'm posting this for the users that want to use google wallet for myself I was excited to try it out that's why

Rev3ge07 said:
I'm confused tho idk much about development or android I just do a lot of testing of Roms but from what I've read NFC is built into the battery so I don't see why getting an origiNal battery wouldn't fix it but idk just my theory
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I believe that the hardware in the phone that activates the nfc in the battery has a number assigned to it that matches a number in the operating system... like how my backup root can tell it's the save phone that did the backup or not our titanium offers to reset your id after you first flash... and that number is written into your Google wallet to stop theft... maybe using titanium you could restore your old android id? Just an idea but it might not work...
Sent from my SPH-L710

xtrezpasor said:
I believe that the hardware in the phone that activates the nfc in the battery has a number assigned to it that matches a number in the operating system... like how my backup root can tell it's the save phone that did the backup or not our titanium offers to reset your id after you first flash... and that number is written into your Google wallet to stop theft... maybe using titanium you could restore your old android id? Just an idea but it might not work...
Sent from my SPH-L710
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Man right about now anything is a option for me gonna try it I kinda gave up on getting it fixed the forum i read basically left me with no hope

Rev3ge07 said:
Man right about now anything is a option for me gonna try it I kinda gave up on getting it fixed the forum i read basically left me with no hope
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Let me know... maybe we just solved it lol
Sent from my SPH-L710

I never set it up before rooting and was aware of this but since i never set it up will i be alright? As soon as i rooted i backed up my factory image, did a factory reset and then set up GW... It asked for SU permissions and i didnt allow, however, i didnt enter a card yet to try and use it. I guess my question would be; when does it actually the error? Thanx...
Edit, And if is does give me the error when i enter card info, can restore the original image and will it fix itself or did rooting break this? Lol, thanx again...
Sent from my SPH-L710 using XDA

jr71x said:
I never set it up before rooting and was aware of this but since i never set it up will i be alright? As soon as i rooted i backed up my factory image, did a factory reset and then set up GW... It asked for SU permissions and i didnt allow, however, i didnt enter a card yet to try and use it. I guess my question would be; when does it actually the error? Thanx...
Edit, And if is does give me the error when i enter card info, can restore the original image and will it fix itself or did rooting break this? Lol, thanx again...
Sent from my SPH-L710 using XDA
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I think your ok. It's after you set it up if you then restore your be screwed
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jr71x said:
I never set it up before rooting and was aware of this but since i never set it up will i be alright? As soon as i rooted i backed up my factory image, did a factory reset and then set up GW... It asked for SU permissions and i didnt allow, however, i didnt enter a card yet to try and use it. I guess my question would be; when does it actually the error? Thanx...
Edit, And if is does give me the error when i enter card info, can restore the original image and will it fix itself or did rooting break this? Lol, thanx again...
Sent from my SPH-L710 using XDA
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yea i never set mine up as well, i opened the app to see wtf it was but never got pass the setup screen i just exited it....

Eww, no error here yet but when exactly did it error? When you just set up your account or when you gave card info?...
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Moving to General Forum but I will sticky it for now so its near the top.
Mark.

one important fact to keep in mind. so long as you have a nandroid backup of a time when google wallet worked, you can always restore that backup, reset google wallet while there, and then return to your new rom.
the proper way to do it is to reset it first, but it's not like if you forget, you're out of luck. just make sure you keep a backup of the last rom where you google wallet was working.

This should be stickied.
And title changed to "Google Wallet Users: Reset Wallet before flashing ROMs!"

jnadke said:
This should be stickied.
And title changed to "Google Wallet Users: Reset Wallet before flashing ROMs!"
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huh..
Mark.

Verizon can read everything on my phone. How do I remove their ability? Debloater?

I had issues with my new Verizon Note 4 and used the debloater tool previously to remove Verizon's ability to read my phone at will. It seems the software update gave them the ability again.
In my conversation, he read all my side loaded apps / Google store apps. Are there certain things I need to disable? It's really serious when they can read everything at will and them use wrong information to deny me a warranty claim..

dpoverlord said:
I had issues with my new Verizon Note 4 and used the debloater tool previously to remove Verizon's ability to read my phone at will. It seems the software update gave them the ability again.
In my conversation, he read all my side loaded apps / Google store apps. Are there certain things I need to disable? It's really serious when they can read everything at will and them use wrong information to deny me a warranty claim..
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Disable or delete the MyVerizon app because that is the one they use to look for problems on your phone, I'd nix MyInfozone too. I'm rooted so I deleted all the Verizon apps.

Misterxtc said:
Disable or delete the MyVerizon app because that is the one they use to look for problems on your phone, I'd nix MyInfozone too. I'm rooted so I deleted all the Verizon apps.
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Thanks, I am in the Debloater tool now.
I found Myinfozone.apk just cant seem to find MyInfoZone. Any other ones you recommend? What do you use to locate your phone btw in case it ever gets lost / stolen? Just a side question so I don't accidentally nix that.

dpoverlord said:
Thanks, I am in the Debloater tool now.
I found Myinfozone.apk just cant seem to find MyInfoZone. Any other ones you recommend? What do you use to locate your phone btw in case it ever gets lost / stolen? Just a side question so I don't accidentally nix that.
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You have the correct app. As for locating your phone that is done through Samsung if you created a account and signed up for the location service when you set your phone up. I can't remember what app it because I do not use anything like that.

Android pay not working

I have tried to use Android pay at several locations with no luck at all. Works fine at these locations with my other phones. NFC has been tested and working, just not with Android pay. Called customer service, but they said I should email, so that's what I did.
The phone vibrates as though it is working, but I then get a screen telling me to unlock to use Android pay. Even after using the fingerprint scanner again, it does not work. Android pay was a big reason why I chose this phone, hopefully there will be a fix.

arampapaz said:
I have tried to use Android pay at several locations with no luck at all. Works fine at these locations with my other phones. NFC has been tested and working, just not with Android pay. Called customer service, but they said I should email, so that's what I did.
The phone vibrates as though it is working, but I then get a screen telling me to unlock to use Android pay. Even after using the fingerprint scanner again, it does not work. Android pay was a big reason why I chose this phone, hopefully there will be a fix.
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Looks the issue was with the fingerprint scanner. Android pay only works with a pin on this phone. Kinda lame.
Update: It does not work with a pin either. Had multiple failed attempts trying to unlock with a pin.

arampapaz said:
Looks the issue was with the fingerprint scanner. Android pay only works with a pin on this phone. Kinda lame.
Update: It does not work with a pin either. Had multiple failed attempts trying to unlock with a pin.
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yesterday Google had a Android Pay update I have the same phone using Chase Bank cards it works on my blade V8 only after entering the phone unlock pin code then you have to place the phone to the pay terminal again or you can press the power button and unlock your phone pin code before taping the pay terminal fingerprint reader don't work on Android Pay now I already have call ZTE to fix this problem:crying::laugh:

I tried again last night and could not get it to work no matter what I did. Finally took out my card after 5 failed attempts.

arampapaz said:
I tried again last night and could not get it to work no matter what I did. Finally took out my card after 5 failed attempts.
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Try a MC Donald's or a Duanereade store sometimes that one pay terminal is not working in the store

matthewtech770 said:
Try a MC Donald's or a Duanereade store sometimes that one pay terminal is not working in the store
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I've tried in lots of locations. Locations where I have successfully used Android pay with other phones. The issue is definitely with this phone. I've had lots of phones and have never had an issue with Android pay with any of them.

arampapaz said:
I've tried in lots of locations. Locations where I have successfully used Android pay with other phones. The issue is definitely with this phone. I've had lots of phones and have never had an issue with Android pay with any of them.
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:laughK Android operating system can be a monster sometimes strange your phone is not working properly well you can try this before trying to return your phone boot phone into recovery mode holding the volume up + power button and do a factory reset and set up again and see if that works maybe the factory firmware on your phone got corrupted:laugh:

matthewtech770 said:
:laughK Android operating system can be a monster sometimes strange your phone is not working properly well you can try this before trying to return your phone boot phone into recovery mode holding the volume up + power button and do a factory reset and set up again and see if that works maybe the factory firmware on your phone got corrupted:laugh:
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Thanks for the suggestion, but I had to reset the phone already to fix the DND issue, and android pay didn't work before or after the reset. I am going to try with the Capital One app and see if the issue is with the phone or Android Pay.
Am I the only one having this issue? Does everyone have success with Andrid Pay?
Thanks!

So yesterday I used my phone to pay at 2 terminals with the Capital One app set as my default app and I had success both times. Unlocked with my fingerprint and the payment went through instantly. It appears the issues are with Android Pay and not the phone. I am going to change the default pay app to Android Pay today and see if I have any luck, if not I will stick with the Capital One app.

Mine works
Sounds like the app compatibility was the problem. I have an LG G Stylo that refuses to work in a food store no matter what. My ZTE Blade V8 Pro worked with no problem EVERYWHERE that I went that Accepted Android Pay

Samsung Pay gone

I went to use Samsung Pay and noticed it did not show up at the bottom of the home screen, so went into programs to open it. I got a message saying I needed to update it to continue, but when I tried, got a message saying it was not available. Obviously, blocked on the N7. I'm actually sorry I tried to update, as anything Samsung is risky under the circumstances. I really liked SP, but guess I'll switch over to Android Pay. Any ideas?

Google the apk
Just Google samsung pay apk along with what ever new version of samsung pay you need to update to. Use your phone for the search because you can just down load the updated version directly onto your phone. Once downloaded just find it on your phone and click on it to open it up and follow the directions. It's pretty easy and should get you up and running in about 10 mins or less. I've done it a couple times on my Note 7

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Just Google samsung pay apk along with what ever new version of samsung pay you need to update to. Use your phone for the search because you can just down load the updated version directly onto your phone. Once downloaded just find it on your phone and click on it to open it up and follow the directions. It's pretty easy and should get you up and running in about 10 mins or less. I've done it a couple times on my Note 7
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Thanks! I'll check that out. I'm always a little reluctant to sideload apps that involve financial stuff. But I'm also reluctant to load anything Samsung now in case they include some kind of kill switch.

Phone hacked

I need help identifying what app or setting got me into this mess.
I think the hacker has adb access.
He shuts down apps.. etc
He is messing with the notifications.. i get ony a few. Sometimes they come in late.
I have made reset from samsung setting and the boot menu, AND I INSTALLED A NEW ROM (the one for my phone) WITH ODIN. Still the issue resurfaces.
I think my roomate installed smthg in it. He is on the house wifi and he is got a degree in networking (i think thats what it's called, we study in french in my country)
Please i need help.

If someone needs any further details, please ask.

Avoid the wifi network you suspect your hacker friend is on, reinstall the rom downloaded on another network and stay on 4G and see if it still happens? Also suspect your PC to be hacked...

Thx for replying,
I did format my pc but i have connected it to house wifi.. didn't notice anything out of order though.
I found out about the "Revoke USB debugging authorisations" option in Developer Options. I think it is working.

Today, since i made a new instagram account, i added a mutual friend. Turns out it was an old and lost account, and thats when i got the error from the video.
Fortunately, i fixed it by un.following the account and clearing the app storage.
I need to know what access does he have?

Can't upload the video, here's some shots.

Look no further than yourself for the cause of this... one way or another.
RX: Factory reset, change Google account password.
Stop with the social media crap and go mingle with real people.

This not about social media, it's about getting my phone back.
With my old account, I couldn't even talk to my messenger friend. Today, thats like having your phone number unreachable all the time, frustrating.
Please if you don't want to help don't, but no need for quick unhelpful replies.

Carch921 said:
This not about social media, it's about getting my phone back.
With my old account, I couldn't even talk to my messenger friend. Today, thats like having your phone number unreachable all the time, frustrating.
Please if you don't want to help don't, but no need for quick unhelpful replies.
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How was it compromised?
Understand if it was compromised it's more than likely because you left yourself vulnerable to attack.
A compromised OS needs to be cleaned or wiped... I gave you the solution(s).
No need to say thanks but don't give me lip about your screw ups.

Thank you.
I tried factory reset more than 10 times, different ways. No luck.
I think he is got access to one of my friends account but i don't know how he is using this connection with me ( message, notification.. i don't know)
@blackhawk what you said is true, and i didn't mean no offense.

Carch921 said:
Thank you.
I tried factory reset more than 10 times, different ways. No luck.
I think he is got access to one of my friends account but i don't know how he is using this connection with me ( message, notification.. i don't know)
@blackhawk what you said is true, and i didn't mean no offense.
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Reflash the firmware especially if it is Oreo or below.
If it's not embedded in the firmware, it's being added by you albeit inadvertently.
Your Achilles heel is social media... don't be so predictable. Break the link in the chain.
None of the social apps should be running on the device, they are malware. At least keep them in the cloud.
Email must always be kept in the cloud and any attachments downloaded from it scruntinized or preferably not downloaded at all. All downloads are suspect.
At this point your data base is suspect as well.
Insanity is doing the same thing over and over, expecting a different result.

Android 11.
I am trying.

Carch921 said:
Android 11.
I am trying.
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Unless someone physically got their hands on it, there's no known way the Android 11 stock factory image can be compromised by a rootkit or virus. A factory reset is all that is needed.
The problem happened after the reset.

blackhawk said:
Unless someone physically got their hands on it, there's no known way the Android 11 stock factory image can be compromised by a rootkit or virus. A factory reset is all that is needed.
The problem happened after the reset.
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That is exactly what i suspect did happen. I often leave my phone home and my pattern is known for him.
How can i undo a modification of that level.
(I intend to go to a phone repair shop and install new soft with the "box". Is this recommended or is it a bad idea)

Carch921 said:
That is exactly what i suspect did happen. I often leave my phone home and my pattern is known for him.
How can i undo a modification of that level.
(I intend to go to a phone repair shop and install new soft with the "box". Is this recommended or is it a bad idea)
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Never leave a phone physically unsecured as that's the only real security there is.
You need to have the firmware reflashed then be careful what you put back on it.
Change all your passwords and use secure passwords.

I ithink i this is the problem.( in the pic below)
There was an app called android device.. don't know if this is normal. So i deleted it and restarted and things are back to normal.

Sorry i can't upload the image, the app closes automatically.

Scan it online with Virustotal.

Sell the phone Facebook