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I've received the card reader that comes with the Square application for taking credit card payments, but I'm having issues with getting it to work on the Vibrant. I believe this is related to the fact that this phone is able to output video through the audio jack, but that is just a guess at this point. I have opened a ticket with the Squareup support team to see if they have any suggestions, but I'm trying to find out if there is anyone else who has the card reader and this phone, and if you are having the same issue I'm having. Here is a link to another thread which has some background information (from the Nexus One forum):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=790980
Basically the Square app doesn't register that the card reader has been plugged in unless I slightly unplug the card reader. I can get this same behavior with a regular headset, though. Even in this state where the reader is slightly unplugged but the app shows that it sees it, I cannot successfully read a credit card when swiping.
I have tested this out with a Droid X and it works fine, so I have to assume it is something wrong with either the Square app, the Android OS running on my phone (Bionix 1.6 currently), or the phone hardware. I'm hoping it is one of the first two options, and the only thing I can do at this point is try other ROMs to see if the behavior changes. If anyone has something to add please let me know.
I thought there was a reported issue with the 3.5mm jack on Bionix 1.6. I could be wrong though.
If that were the case, then either that same issue is present in the latest Bionix 1.8 (just finished testing with this earlier) or the issue is unrelated. I did post in the Bionix thread though to see if anyone had any ideas, but I have yet to get a response.
I am using ODIN JI6 with RyanZA Lag Fix with no problems with my Square reader -- so it is very likely a Bionix problem.
When the Vibrant first came out, the device wasn't being seen (or wasn't swiping properly? i can't remember) but an updated version of the app made it work shortly after.
moonrock said:
I am using ODIN JI6 with RyanZA Lag Fix with no problems with my Square reader -- so it is very likely a Bionix problem.
When the Vibrant first came out, the device wasn't being seen (or wasn't swiping properly? i can't remember) but an updated version of the app made it work shortly after.
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That's awesome news. I'll do some testing and see if the same works for me.
Never knew this app existed on Android......cool
I wanted to update this thread saying that my problem was not with my ROM or the Square app/reader... it was related to me not forcing the square reader into the jack as much as it was needed to. It seems my audio jack needed some more force applied to get any device plugged in as far as it needed to go before functioning properly. I was surprised that was the case since I've used plenty of of other headphone jacks before.
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I wanted to update this thread saying that my problem was not with my ROM or the Square app/reader... it was related to me not forcing the square reader into the jack as much as it was needed to. It seems my audio jack needed some more force applied to get any device plugged in as far as it needed to go before functioning properly. I was surprised that was the case since I've used plenty of of other headphone jacks before.
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yeah, headphone jack is tight. i like that. i also had problem with headphones when i first got the phone.
joshuapurcell said:
I wanted to update this thread saying that my problem was not with my ROM or the Square app/reader... it was related to me not forcing the square reader into the jack as much as it was needed to. It seems my audio jack needed some more force applied to get any device plugged in as far as it needed to go before functioning properly. I was surprised that was the case since I've used plenty of of other headphone jacks before.
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Glad to see that, because mine just arrived today but I hadn't had a chance to try it yet. The headphone jack is very tight on the Vibrant -- It's a good thing, as long as you are expecting it.
off topic, but thanks for the post I was just looking for a merchant account so I could accept credit cards for my small business.. Many props for this!!
Has anybody tried the square up Credit Card Reader on this tablet? SquareUp.com?
I can't get it to work, But the sound in my tablet is Screwed up anyway.
Running vegan beta 3 here, unable to get square to work either. G tab recognizes the reader, but it just keeps asking to swipe the card again.
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Has anybody tried the square up Credit Card Reader on this tablet? SquareUp.com?
I can't get it to work, But the sound in my tablet is Screwed up anyway.
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Just an update to anyone curious, I hooked up headphones while running the square app on my phone, and get no audio - doing the same on the g tablet, I hear audio pops constantly. If we can't get square to work on this, we'll be exchanging it for a galaxy tab (which is really too bad, otherwise we love the g tablet!)
-m.
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It doesn't work for me either, though I'm not really surprised. The kernels we're using on these tablets aren't exactly optimized for the hardware.
You shouldn't have any issues with the Galaxy tablet. Square works great with my Samsung Fascinate.
dumb questions... what do you use "square up" for?
Square is a CreditCard reader that plugs into the headphone jack. It's basically the end of checks! for example - if you are selling something on craigs list you can take a credit card as payment, instead of taking a check that could bounce.
If your kids are running a lemon-aid stand, they could take credit cards! no monthly fees, no start up costs - just 2.8% + 15cents for swiped cards
It's really pretty amazing considering a new credit card machine would normally costs thousands of dollars
Well, since time is running out I think we'll switch to the Galaxy Tab. And yeah, I'm running a Vibrant Galaxy S, and my partner has an Epic - but it's just more convenient to have our customers signing on something bigger than our phones
Yeah, if you have any need for it, Square is great. The card reader just uses audio, so it can (technically) work on anything with a 3.5mm jack, it doesn't even give me access to the credit card information after I've swiped the card (protecting the purchaser). It emails you a receipt if you'd like, which contains a google map of where you made the purchase at.
I hope to be back with another Viewsonic G Tablet at some time though, great piece of hardware, and hands down the best early android tab out there, and viewsonic seems really dedicated to it as well. Despite me having Samsung, they're not the best in keeping up with Android OS updates.
-m.
I am trying to load the Square up app on TNT lite but it won't show up in the market. Any idea how I need my device set up to make it appear?
I am not aware of any machine costing that much.
My cc reader / swiper at my busines cost a couple of hundred.
Never mind, did the market fix again and now it works.
Please report back if you can get the reader to work.
I forget the technical explanation for it, but someone on the Square forums explained it while the forums existed (they've since moved or disappeared, I have no idea).
Don't quote me on this, but it seems to be a hardware problem. The Square reader is compatible with phones/devices that have a certain number of conductor rings on a headphone jack (4?), as most commonly audio devices that use the same port have less rings.
I guess the extra ring enables Square to interface properly with their reader, so if the device/phone doesn't have the 4 rings, you'll encounter problems. Their website FAQ under "Is my device supported with Square?" (can't post outside links, sorry) hints at it being hardware compatibility, so those with incompatible hardware will have to either wait till they release an updated reader or some other method.
It needs the mic input in the headphone jack...thats where the input comes from.
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Square up works on my Motorola Xoom. Its pretty cool bought from Apple store. Paid 9.95. In side the box was a 10.00 gift card. I've used it twice all ready and it's great. they do the Pay-pal thing with making 2 deposits in to your checking account. The app is in the app store got it last night.
Mine works on my Droid X. Hadn't tried on my Gtab, probably will need it tonight though. I had trouble even getting the app until I switched to VeganGinger.
Will post later if it works or not.
Did you get Square Up to run on your G? I can't even get it to load on mine and I can't see it in the android market. What did you have to do to get it to install?
Hey guys i ask my self is there a way to ADD 3G Sim slot and 3G modem to this device???
Because i saw the sim slot beside the SD card slot!
If yes please share with us your knowlege
I also was thinking that this might be possible. Although the box said "Iconia A500", My device information screens say that the device is a A501 and somewhere in there it also says "3G". So I was thinking that maybe all the firmware is already there and maybe it was just a matter of fitting it out with a SIM receptacle. (maybe even that is there - I dare not open up my new Iconia Tab after I broke the touch screen of the 8" Utopia Apad I have!)
Anybody brave enough to hack into the Acer Iconia?
I am also very keen on a modd like this would be awesome!
unless you have a 501 model hardware(not software) there is no sim jack under the sticker that covers the sim slot. And the sim recepticle is not the only piece of hardware required for 3g service. You need a 3g pcie card, or in this case more likelyan onboard chip. If they didnt include the $.50 recepticle, the chip isnt installed either. Unless your willing to disect your tablet youll never know for sure. Just remember to take pics of the hardware when you crack it open.
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I have done a little looking into this. From what I can tell , a mini pcie slot is available that would most likely be utilized in this mod. As far as finding one that will be supported I have not gone that far. I also am not sure if there are any other modifications needed to be made to the motherboard (I doubt it). All my inquiries have ended with no positive results. I'm sure it's possible and probably not as difficult as most think. I believe once there are more damaged units available with the right hardware, there will be more attempts at this mod. I suggest trying to find a damaged a501 and seeing what you can do with its 3g radio.
Hi, I have a couple of HD2's ready for use within the business I work for.
These HD2's were purchased as replacements for older HD2's that had been used and were getting tempramental and old.
I have recieved the new HD2's and heres my problem:
The touch screen seems to decide when, and IF it works. The first time I EVER got it out of the box, unwrapped it etc the touch didn't work.
After a couple of restarts the touch works, then after a bit it will then decide not to work.
This happens constantly, it will work, then wont work, then work, then wont work.
When it works it is fine, just like the HD2 should be, it just seems to be like a moody teenager who decides when and if it want's to work.
Any one know what could cause this? Why it is happening and why it works and then doesn't?
Thanks !
the touch has always been a weak point of this phone, and your issue doesn't sound all that uncommon.
if they still have older version, rom then you should certainly update that.
if there's any warranty you should definitely go that route immediately,, because you almost certainly aren't gonna fix it.
Hi mate
Yes I have updated the ROM's which went from 1.4 (ish) to the current ROM listed on the HTC website. That seemed to fix it, but then I realised the phone was in a good mood, and 10 minutes later it started its hissy fit again.
And about warranty I don't know as I didn't buy them, we may have to attempt to send them back but thats gonna take weeks, as it took weeks for them to arrive. And we need them out and about tbh.
Do you have any idea what the cause is?
Hardware/Software?
Thanks !
sorry no clue why, and I'd say it's most likely hardware,,, a failing digitizer by the sound.
Sounds like the common digitizer issue, just had same with my personal TMOUS HD2.
Our local supplier said he had units 100% new but old that had failed in the box, reckons digi ribbon bonding to digi is bad on both solder & socket types.
From 20+ HD2 handsets we have running in our company I would conclude similar myself.
My personal handset has had extremely light & sympathetic use & hardly minimal use of end key but it still failed.
Hardware durability of digi/micro USB port & mainboard thermal control/BGA solder quality is very poor to be polite ...
I've had 3 hardware problems develop all at the same time:
The charging port has stopped reliably working
The headset jack is beginning to fail
The dreaded "No SIM Detected"
I know that the first two are relatively easy repairs if you can solder.
The third is a bit more of an issue. Reading here and in other places it sounds like it *might* be a bad SIM card reader (or a bad connection). Others have suggested that it could be a motherboard issue (not sure if that's the correct term for a phone).
Either way, the phone needs repairs and they seem way above my current paygrade/project time. Unfortunately my Note is out of warranty.
So, my bright friends, any suggestions on who to turn to? If I contact Samsung, how much might I be looking at for the repair? I'm primary interested in solving the SIM card reader thing first as I'd still like to use this unit as a phone.
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I've had 3 hardware problems develop all at the same time:
The charging port has stopped reliably working
The headset jack is beginning to fail
The dreaded "No SIM Detected"
I know that the first two are relatively easy repairs if you can solder.
The third is a bit more of an issue. Reading here and in other places it sounds like it *might* be a bad SIM card reader (or a bad connection). Others have suggested that it could be a motherboard issue (not sure if that's the correct term for a phone).
Either way, the phone needs repairs and they seem way above my current paygrade/project time. Unfortunately my Note is out of warranty.
So, my bright friends, any suggestions on who to turn to? If I contact Samsung, how much might I be looking at for the repair? I'm primary interested in solving the SIM card reader thing first as I'd still like to use this unit as a phone.
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I just found this thread Matt... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2105966