so im trying to set up my google wallet on the phone. i have citi bank and its a citi mastercard.
i go into google wallet and select the citi master, i enter all the info and it says my card isnt compatible with google wallet. im so confused.
Me to no cards seem to work, I also tried entering online and they don't show up, also where do I get my $50 promised for setting it up?
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gregkeys said:
Me to no cards seem to work, I also tried entering online and they don't show up, also where do I get my $50 promised for setting it up?
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You get $10 and that is by selecting a Google prepaid card.
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Me to no cards seem to work, I also tried entering online and they don't show up, also where do I get my $50 promised for setting it up?
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You get the $10 when you add a prepaid card. This didn't work for me yesterday (stayed on "adding card" message. However, I tried again this morning and it worked fine.
I can't seen to get the prepaid card to work either. It just says error addimg card try again later. :/
Drewh1991 said:
I can't seen to get the prepaid card to work either. It just says error addimg card try again later. :/
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Mine is doing the same thing.
Wonder what's a good way to convert that $10 into cash. Or a gas card or similar?
gpz1100 said:
Wonder what's a good way to convert that $10 into cash. Or a gas card or similar?
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Most big gas stations have NFC I believe there is a app in the playstore that will tell you all locations w NFC
Mine was doing that yesterday, so like a moron I went a cleared the application data thinking it might help. Now I'm stuck with the stupid "secure element" error message. I think its kind of ridiculous that the chip would self destruct like that. I love Google, and I understand its a security measure, but seriously? I broke my phones ability to use wallet forever with one click? Not cool. I tried to take my phone back to sprint hoping they'd swap it out, and of course no locations have any devices because of this fiasco with customs.
The worst part is, I know I don't really need Google wallet, but for some reason I still care! XD
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Most big gas stations have NFC I believe there is a app in the playstore that will tell you all locations w NFC
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Any idea what its called? I searched but couldn't narrow it down enough
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it's called "PayPass Locator"
So, in order to get the $10 credit I have to do a prepaid card? My MasterCard works fine with Wallet but I didn't realize that you have to go the prepaid route to get the credit. That kinda sucks - I don't like prepaid anything because you end up with odd change that never gets used.
browning said:
So, in order to get the $10 credit I have to do a prepaid card? My MasterCard works fine with Wallet but I didn't realize that you have to go the prepaid route to get the credit. That kinda sucks - I don't like prepaid anything because you end up with odd change that never gets used.
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That's why u just get 10$ gas
wrxlvr said:
Mine is doing the same thing.
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I had the same error re: cannot add the google prepaid card. Cleared data and cache from app settings, which caused it to re-initialize Wallet again when I restarted. I was then able to add the google prepaid card ok, but it did take a while for it to process - it will seem like it's hanging, but just wait and be patient. Also I did this setup before I rooted. (not sure if that matters or not, since Google doesn't "support" rooted devices). I suspect it happened the first time b/c I did it at work and my company firewall may have been blocking it.
Drewh1991 said:
I can't seen to get the prepaid card to work either. It just says error adding card try again later. :/
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This worked for me...
First update to the latest version of Google wallet, then do this:
Go to "Settings" --> "Power", then uncheck "Fast boot" and power your phone down and restart it.
Open Google Wallet and try again- you'll see that it looks different than before, as if the update didn't actually take initially.
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Warrior 3000 said:
so im trying to set up my google wallet on the phone. i have citi bank and its a citi mastercard.
i go into google wallet and select the citi master, i enter all the info and it says my card isnt compatible with google wallet. im so confused.
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I believe you have to caller Citi and make your card a paypass card. Someone else mentioned it, I don't have Citi, so I can't confirm that.
Drewh1991 said:
I can't seen to get the prepaid card to work either. It just says error addimg card try again later. :/
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wrxlvr said:
Mine is doing the same thing.
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You have a google account setup, right?
ky0_Sama said:
Mine was doing that yesterday, so like a moron I went a cleared the application data thinking it might help. Now I'm stuck with the stupid "secure element" error message. I think its kind of ridiculous that the chip would self destruct like that. I love Google, and I understand its a security measure, but seriously? I broke my phones ability to use wallet forever with one click? Not cool. I tried to take my phone back to sprint hoping they'd swap it out, and of course no locations have any devices because of this fiasco with customs.
The worst part is, I know I don't really need Google wallet, but for some reason I still care! XD
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See here: http://www.droidhive.com/forums/ind...-access-to-wallet-after-secure-element-error/
browning said:
So, in order to get the $10 credit I have to do a prepaid card? My MasterCard works fine with Wallet but I didn't realize that you have to go the prepaid route to get the credit. That kinda sucks - I don't like prepaid anything because you end up with odd change that never gets used.
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Just add the prepaid card and you automatically get $10. The "odd change" shouldn't be an issue because you just tell the cashier to run it as a credit transaction for the exact amount you have and then pay the rest however you choose.
I setup Google Wallet and got the $10. I went to CVS and it didn't work. I tried it twice. WTF?
Antebios said:
I setup Google Wallet and got the $10. I went to CVS and it didn't work. I tried it twice. WTF?
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If the phone wasn't "on" you have to have the phone "awake" to start with.
Tap the terminal and hold until the phone beeps (I believe it beeps).
Mine prompts for the pin.
Tap the terminal again as instructed and wait for authorization.
I made sure the phone was on and the Google Wallet app was open and running. I placed the phone on the scanner area and left it there. It never prompted or beeped. I tried it twice at the same CVS.
Not sure. I had issues when trying to use it at 7-11 and riteaid this evening. I was also getting little to no 3g so that may have been part of the issue. I'll try out again tomorrow too.
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I noticed on some third party sites that the HTCEVO4GLTELMNOP came with a $10 Google Wallet credit. Does anyone know if this is also included in Sprint.com preorders?
They just added Google Wallet as a payment option at my grocery store so I might actually get some use out of it now.
You automatically get that $10 when you sign up for Google Wallet by default. What would be nice is if we got the extra $40 the Galaxy Nexus owners got. But we probably won't.
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Anyone able to activate google wallet on their phone because mine keeps failing.
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durandetto said:
Anyone able to activate google wallet on their phone because mine keeps failing.
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mine activated but i can't even use it cuz you need a citi bank mastercard
ticklemepinks said:
mine activated but i can't even use it cuz you need a citi bank mastercard
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I noticed that as well. I do happen to have one but only use is as a backup or for emergencies. I'm hoping they open it up to other cards soon.
ticklemepinks said:
mine activated but i can't even use it cuz you need a citi bank mastercard
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erikivy said:
I noticed that as well. I do happen to have one but only use is as a backup or for emergencies. I'm hoping they open it up to other cards soon.
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You dont have to use a citi card. You can use a prepaid google card funded by any of your existing cards. http://www.google.com/wallet/how-it-works-payments.html
njfoses said:
You dont have to use a citi card. You can use a prepaid google card funded by any of your existing cards. http://www.google.com/wallet/how-it-works-payments.html
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I wonder how those "top up" charges will appear on my Chase credit card? If it's just a regular purchase, that's fine, but it would conceivably post as a cash advance or something. I think I'll set one up and add $10 or so to it and see what happens. Thanks for the link!
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I wonder how those "top up" charges will appear on my Chase credit card? If it's just a regular purchase, that's fine, but it would conceivably post as a cash advance or something. I think I'll set one up and add $10 or so to it and see what happens. Thanks for the link!
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No problem. Im 99% sure it will be like buying a giftcard if you will.
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No problem. Im 99% sure it will be like buying a giftcard if you will.
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That actually makes perfect sense.
Well, it's done! I got the free $10 and added $20 with my Chase card. Now I just need to find a place to try the damn thing out.
Mine keeps failing to add/create the prepaid card. Any tips to get it to add?
Not happy that you can't buy a gift card with a regular debit card HAS to be a credit or non-pin number signature type card. I can find other uses for NFC.
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Not happy that you can't buy a gift card with a regular debit card HAS to be a credit or non-pin number signature type card. I can find other uses for NFC.
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Haven't tried adding anymore other than the initial $10 but why not just add to the google pre-paid card and use that. (unless that's what you're referring to) All the places you can add giftcards for accept it, whether it be paypass, or a google wallet location so just use that.
To the person asking about where you can use it. Go to the google wallet website, you can look up nearby places that use it. There are actually more places than listed on the site as well. Because they are partnered with mastercard, as long as the store accepts mastercard paypass you can use your google wallet there.
Hopefully they can get other issuers on board aside from Citi MasterCard, however as with all new things, everyone is doing their own thing instead of trying to form a standard. That is until one becomes more popular than the other. I believe Visa is partnering with Isis as well as some other vendors.
Got another $10 from google. Activated just fine for me. When I get my other $65 transfered over i'll have $75 on google. Thanx and go android!
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Haven't tried adding anymore other than the initial $10 but why not just add to the google pre-paid card and use that. (unless that's what you're referring to) All the places you can add giftcards for accept it, whether it be paypass, or a google wallet location so just use that.
To the person asking about where you can use it. Go to the google wallet website, you can look up nearby places that use it. There are actually more places than listed on the site as well. Because they are partnered with mastercard, as long as the store accepts mastercard paypass you can use your google wallet there.
Hopefully they can get other issuers on board aside from Citi MasterCard, however as with all new things, everyone is doing their own thing instead of trying to form a standard. That is until one becomes more popular than the other. I believe Visa is partnering with Isis as well as some other vendors.
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Because you need that credit or non-pin card to attach it to the Google pre-paid card, that's what I was getting at.
Josh H. said:
Mine keeps failing to add/create the prepaid card. Any tips to get it to add?
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Same here. I am not rooted, I did update to the newest version of Wallet.
Apparently I need a prepaid card...
Sebrina said:
Not happy that you can't buy a gift card with a regular debit card HAS to be a credit or non-pin number signature type card. I can find other uses for NFC.
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From what i have read even though it says you cant use debit cards as long as it has a visa or mc logo and is not a straight pin debit card it should still work fine.
durandetto said:
Anyone able to activate google wallet on their phone because mine keeps failing.
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Whats your error? Mine says NFC is disabled even though it isn't, and the checkbox for NFC in the settings area is flakey (shows as checked, try to uncheck it and leave/come back and its checked again). Is my NFC chip broken?
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Whats your error? Mine says NFC is disabled even though it isn't, and the checkbox for NFC in the settings area is flakey (shows as checked, try to uncheck it and leave/come back and its checked again). Is my NFC chip broken?
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have you tried rebooting? if not, try it. if you did, go to power>uncheck fastboot, turn off phone, turn on again. sometimes it just needs a good power cycle to straighten itself out esp if you havent really turned it off since you got it (me)
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Because you need that credit or non-pin card to attach it to the Google pre-paid card, that's what I was getting at.
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Oh ok, as I stated I haven't really added money yet aside from the initial $10. As another user pointed out, is the debit card you're using an ATM-Only card or is it a debit card backed by MasterCard or VISA?
I can't seem to find any answers, but I'm trying to set up the google wallet prepaid card for my free $10, I haven't rooted or anything yet but I'm getting the erorr message "Error adding Google Prepaid card" any suggestions?
I had a similar problem I just backed out into the main wallet screen went into settings and reset my google wallet after that I didn't have a problem hope that might help
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You could also try: settings, apps, all, wallet, clear update.
I had the same issue. I couldn't add the card no matter what I did including the above suggestions. I ended up calling Money Network and the rep had to escalate my call up the ladder. The next day I got a call from a different rep who said he had to do a Master Reset on his end. He said he could see on his computer all the error messages from when I tried to set up the card. He called me back the following day and said the reset was complete. I opened my wallet, added the card and it worked fine. I've even made purchases since and it had the clerks at the store with the wide eyed look. LoL
travisw0204 said:
I had the same issue. I couldn't add the card no matter what I did including the above suggestions. I ended up calling Money Network and the rep had to escalate my call up the ladder. The next day I got a call from a different rep who said he had to do a Master Reset on his end. He said he could see on his computer all the error messages from when I tried to set up the card. He called me back the following day and said the reset was complete. I opened my wallet, added the card and it worked fine. I've even made purchases since and it had the clerks at the store with the wide eyed look. LoL
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Do you have a phone number for Money Network? Reinstalling and cache clearing not working for me
claudevi1 said:
I had a similar problem I just backed out into the main wallet screen went into settings and reset my google wallet after that I didn't have a problem hope that might help
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this worked, thanks
listin i been trying to figure out how to buy an app with the 10$ thats on my card.. and it wont let me??? am i missing somethin... gives me the option to bill my sprint account.. add card...redeem.. i push redeem then it says gift card code.. i put the number on the 10$ card and it keeps saying invalid gift card code?????? WACK!!!!!!
No you can't, at least from what I've read (I wondered the same thing). Google wants you to spend that $10 using the phone's NFC capabilities.
Actually I spent mine on a cheap mhl adapter by going to a site that accepts Google wallet
That's good to know. I was just going off of what I had read before because I was wondering the same as OP.
KHoff said:
No you can't, at least from what I've read (I wondered the same thing). Google wants you to spend that $10 using the phone's NFC capabilities.
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wow thats wack!!!!!!
KHoff said:
That's good to know. I was just going off of what I had read before because I was wondering the same as OP.
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Well you couldn't until they upgraded to their new cloud payment system. Now any site (supposedly I only tried the one) that has a Google wallet logo allows you to make a purchase without having to sign up to the website, really convenient
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Well you couldn't until they upgraded to their new cloud payment system. Now any site (supposedly I only tried the one) that has a Google wallet logo allows you to make a purchase without having to sign up to the website, really convenient
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What one did you try? It'd be pretty cool if Amazon or other major online retailers started accepting Google Wallet (though that wouldn't really add any convenience for most people, since I'm sure everyone already has an Amazon accounts).
I don't remember but I bookmarked it on my nephews laptop
I but the One outright at the T-Mo store today. I'm new to T-Mo. I want to use it with the prepaid plan. However, when I'm going online to activate the SIM that came with it, they ask for an activate code. Can't find that anywhere in the box, can anyone help?
How much did you pay for it?
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$609 (before tax). Why?
The code is on the sim card that the sim was attached to, the barcode #'s at the bottom on the back
Joshnor713 said:
I but the One outright at the T-Mo store today. I'm new to T-Mo. I want to use it with the prepaid plan. However, when I'm going online to activate the SIM that came with it, they ask for an activate code. Can't find that anywhere in the box, can anyone help?
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i assume your going to run the 30$ - 100min, unlimited txt, unlimited data (up to 5g) plan and use a VOIP service like grooveIP to tunnel through for phone service?
i've heard some widely varying stories about that. some say it works fine some say theres alot of lag and quality is quite poor. I'm not sure but i use my stuff for work so i cant take that chance.
Let me know how it goes if that IS the way your going
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i assume your going to run the 30$ - 100min, unlimited txt, unlimited data (up to 5g) plan and use a VOIP service like grooveIP to tunnel through for phone service?
i've heard some widely varying stories about that. some say it works fine some say theres alot of lag and quality is quite poor. I'm not sure but i use my stuff for work so i cant take that chance.
Let me know how it goes if that IS the way your going
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Grooveip didn't work well for me. Talkatone was much better. Vonage was decent too.
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The code is on the sim card that the sim was attached to, the barcode #'s at the bottom on the back
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The SIM code is different from the activation code. I'm starting to think the box didn't come with an activation code, because they expect the rep to activate it to their "plan" when you get it. Going to go to the store later today.
Joshnor713 said:
I but the One outright at the T-Mo store today. I'm new to T-Mo. I want to use it with the prepaid plan. However, when I'm going online to activate the SIM that came with it, they ask for an activate code. Can't find that anywhere in the box, can anyone help?
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Did they SIM unlock it for you or is it locked to T-Mo still?
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Did they SIM unlock it for you or is it locked to T-Mo still?
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They didn't SIM unlock it, but does it matter for now, since I'm going to use it on T-Mo? Apologies if that ends up being a stupid question. I've always been on CDMA, so new to dealing with SIM's
Update: I didn't know the $30 prepaid plan was only available online, this is why you cannot activate it in the store. I just purchased the activation kit for $10 and I'm going to activate it online when it comes.
Guess I'm gonna have to keep using my old phone for a couple days longer . Just wish I knew these prior to buying the new phone so I would've been ready. So convoluted T-Mo!
Joshnor713 said:
Update: I didn't know the $30 prepaid plan was only available online, this is why you cannot activate it in the store. I just purchased the activation kit for $10 and I'm going to activate it online when it comes.
Guess I'm gonna have to keep using my old phone for a couple days longer . Just wish I knew these prior to buying the new phone so I would've been ready. So convoluted T-Mo!
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If you already have a blank SIM card all you need is the activation code that's on the booklet labeled Activation Card. I have 3 activation codes that came with SIMs I used to replace my old SIM cards. PM me if you or any one needs one.
I have a developer edition running on AT&T. I have the correct SIM card but AT&T is not allowing the application to be downloaded on these phones. Has anyone found a work around? I did not want to root it yet.
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mikeg2013 said:
I have a developer edition running on AT&T. I have the correct SIM card but AT&T is not allowing the application to be downloaded on these phones. Has anyone found a work around? I did not want to root it yet.
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I have spoken to the tech dept at ATT and I have a ticket open on ISIS and Visual Voice Mail.
I suggest you also call and complain.
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Just gotta ask...why would you bother with ISIS when Google Wallet supposedly works out of the box
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Tower1972 said:
Just gotta ask...why would you bother with ISIS when Google Wallet supposedly works out of the box
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Correct me if I am wrong but I believe ISIS is more widely accepted?
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Google wallet you could use your own credit card through nfc where Isis you have to use their credit card, that's the only difference between the apps.
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ISIS gives you a $50 credit for signing up.
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Google wallet works with any terminal that allows pay pass or whatever it's called plus allows you to add ALOT more cards to use , opposed to the what..2-3 cards allowed with Isis.
Plus I don't believe you need a special secure element built into a sim to use it . I know on ATT and Verizon purposely gimped a lot of phones to force people to use Isis while blocking people from using wallet by either having the secure element removed or completely shut off..a very shady way to do things IMO
https://www.paywithisis.com
Seems the money Isis pays is for friend referrals..10.00 per each friend you sign up..but if you don't have a Wells Fargo, chase, or American Express card..it's useless..MasterCard and visa plus numerous other banks aren't accepted with it I believe
Isis is carrier only,AT&T,Verizon,Tmobile I believe, Google wallet is worldwide...
Other getting a one time $50 credit for opening a card with them Isis is pointless and refuse to use the app, specially cause its ugly.
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Ive got it loading fine on dev edition based rom...will need to use xposed work around but it works...soooo should be good to go in a little bit for those who are interested p.m. me for final phase of testing(i dont have a secure sim) ...if not then itll go to the one tester and he will reap the usage of isis on the dev build... :0P
When I was buying the phone, the rep heavily pushed ISIS on me. Even when I told him that I didn't need my credit record dinged by opening up an Amex card, he finally "caved in" by saying that it can be done later on, and begged me to do it as soon as possible. That "soon" will be never, because a short time later, I stuck on a GPE ROM that didn't have ISIS present on the device.
From what I've seen, not having ISIS isn't missing much. I don't like the fact that one has to open up a new line of credit. Nor that I have to use a root-hostile app. Google Wallet or Paypal do the same thing and I can use my existing cards/accounts, and I don't need a special SIM card.
To each their own obviously there is a need for it to work with developer build for folks that do already have and use it and had purchased the phone. Personally I don't use it or Google Wallet, but I did this for those who do...
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When I was buying the phone, the rep heavily pushed ISIS on me. Even when I told him that I didn't need my credit record dinged by opening up an Amex card, he finally "caved in" by saying that it can be done later on, and begged me to do it as soon as possible. That "soon" will be never, because a short time later, I stuck on a GPE ROM that didn't have ISIS present on the device.
From what I've seen, not having ISIS isn't missing much. I don't like the fact that one has to open up a new line of credit. Nor that I have to use a root-hostile app. Google Wallet or Paypal do the same thing and I can use my existing cards/accounts, and I don't need a special SIM card.
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That makes sense. Maybe the fact that it was so strongly pushed when buying the device gave a bad first impression.
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When I was buying the phone, the rep heavily pushed ISIS on me. Even when I told him that I didn't need my credit record dinged by opening up an Amex card, he finally "caved in" by saying that it can be done later on, and begged me to do it as soon as possible. That "soon" will be never, because a short time later, I stuck on a GPE ROM that didn't have ISIS present on the device.
From what I've seen, not having ISIS isn't missing much. I don't like the fact that one has to open up a new line of credit. Nor that I have to use a root-hostile app. Google Wallet or Paypal do the same thing and I can use my existing cards/accounts, and I don't need a special SIM card.
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You can download the app right from the play store. Just have to have the right sim. I tried on my GF's note 2 but the sim wasn't compatible. Just download it from the Play Store. Don't see why you wouldn't take advantage of a free $50 bucks of Gas, food, merchandise. You don't have to ever use it again. :good:
its blocked on playstore for a non branded device and will not install on the m8
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You can download the app right from the play store. Just have to have the right sim. I tried on my GF's note 2 but the sim wasn't compatible. Just download it from the Play Store. Don't see why you wouldn't take advantage of a free $50 bucks of Gas, food, merchandise. You don't have to ever use it again. :good:
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Google wallet you could use your own credit card through nfc where Isis you have to use their credit card, that's the only difference between the apps.
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Actually, the difference is HUGE. Google Wallet takes the transaction and tries to authorize a purchase to your designated credit card. Google Wallet does not look or behave like your designated card. Transactions first go to google's servers, then google servers try to authorize the amount against your preferred card and if approved then approves the transaction. Google retains the information for the transaction. This is useless for me since on my statement all my Google Wallet transactions show up as Google transactions.
ISIS, on the other hand, actually emulates your selected card. All transaction data is passed thru just as if you used your card. Since it's emulating your card, merchant details will show up on your statement, not "Google". Google Wallet is useless for many many business travelers that submit expense reports via statements... myself included.
went to pick up my new M8 with the ATT store, and got the same nag about ISIS. The SIM is compatible, and ISIS was installed, and they offer $50 credit on it. Since I knew I will root the phone and it will die anyhow, I said yes, and immediately bought screen protector and other stuff for a total of $45 , actually not paying a dime..
Cane home, unlocked boot , S-OFF and rooted the phone. ISIS does not work now even with the Xposed root bypass (I suspect the HW on the new SIM is lower level binary than xposed is), but I don;t care as I have Wallet installed and working fine. Anyhow it works exactly at the same places in the US, plus in Europe.. :laugh:
Over all- Say yes for the ATT rep, and get $50 free stuff in the store right away.. I don't see how this is affecting credit score as this is not a credit line, but a prepaid e-wallet..
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went to pick up my new M8 with the ATT store, and got the same nag about ISIS. The SIM is compatible, and ISIS was installed, and they offer $50 credit on it. Since I knew I will root the phone and it will die anyhow, I said yes, and immediately bought screen protector and other stuff for a total of $45 , actually not paying a dime..
Cane home, unlocked boot , S-OFF and rooted the phone. ISIS does not work now even with the Xposed root bypass (I suspect the HW on the new SIM is lower level binary than xposed is), but I don;t care as I have Wallet installed and working fine. Anyhow it works exactly at the same places in the US, plus in Europe.. :laugh:
Over all- Say yes for the ATT rep, and get $50 free stuff in the store right away.. I don't see how this is affecting credit score as this is not a credit line, but a prepaid e-wallet..
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Hmmm...I just unlocked, rooted and S-OFF'd my brand-new M8 over the weekend and loaded the latest ViperOne M8 ROM on it tonight; coming from the purposely gimped AT&T Galaxy S4, my modded M8 looks, runs, and sounds great, just like I want.
After using the latest Xposed ISIS root check bypass, I was able to get ISIS running just fine, signed up for it and Serve, and got my $50 credit (I didn't want to sign up in the store, because I wanted to get some more info on it first). Even if ISIS decides to stop working, the physical card should be here in a few days; the plus side to that is I'll be able to use that $50 anywhere that takes AMEX, even places without NFC terminals or at online stores, such as Amazon and Newegg.
"Free" money is always nice; it almost makes up for the taxes that I paid on the phone when I got it Friday.
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Wilsonium said:
Actually, the difference is HUGE. Google Wallet takes the transaction and tries to authorize a purchase to your designated credit card. Google Wallet does not look or behave like your designated card. Transactions first go to google's servers, then google servers try to authorize the amount against your preferred card and if approved then approves the transaction. Google retains the information for the transaction. This is useless for me since on my statement all my Google Wallet transactions show up as Google transactions.
ISIS, on the other hand, actually emulates your selected card. All transaction data is passed thru just as if you used your card. Since it's emulating your card, merchant details will show up on your statement, not "Google". Google Wallet is useless for many many business travelers that submit expense reports via statements... myself included.
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Furthermore, at least it is my understanding, that since all of your purchases are funneling through Google, you won't get reward points on your credit cards for specific category purchases, and might not get them at all for the "everything else" category. For me, reward points and building credit are the whole purpose of me even using credit cards, so that's a huge red mark for Google Wallet.
This is how Google manages to support so many cards BTW. It's because they just make a "Google" purchase transaction on your card and then finance your purchase with Google Bucks. That may work for some, but it defeats the purpose for many, and at the very least, makes it difficult to track all your transactions.
To be fair, a lot of this is because AT&T is blocking Google from getting the appropriate contracts with CC companies, it's not like Google doesn't want to have the same type of service ISIS offers.
EDIT: I looked in to it further, and the other concern is that you would not get your credit card benefits either -- So kiss additional insurance, return protection, travel assurance, etc all goodbye. I wish that Google Wallet were what we all want it to be, but their current system is flawed.
Im just gonna toss tis out there, the Amex card you start with Isis is a prepayed card. It is NOT a hit on your credit at all. I like it as I then have a actual plastic card for it as well and if my son is going on a school trip, or scout function or heck even mothers day, I simply handed the card to him and he can use what money I put on it.
As for google wallet, I like it for gas purchases. I have my ATM card on it and use that at the pump. sometimes. but mainly NFC isnt nearly as prevalent around me to make either of these apps worth much to me.
Oh and with rootcloak in exposed installer Isis is working on my rooted S-Off'd M8 runing SkyFall from iBastid....