NFC can't be bricked... - Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE

I had wallet running, worked fine- used it at the gas pump and counter of gas stations.
Then, I wiped caches, data, and system.
Oops! I forgot to clear wallet first.
Flashed new rom (Goodies 2.10)
Wallet still works.
NFC Bricking theory false.

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typhoonikan said:
I had wallet running, worked fine- used it at the gas pump and counter of gas stations.
Then, I wiped caches, data, and system.
Oops! I forgot to clear wallet first.
Flashed new rom (Goodies 2.10)
Wallet still works.
NFC Bricking theory false.
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Looks like some real thorough testing -- I'm convinced.

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typhoonikan said:
I had wallet running, worked fine- used it at the gas pump and counter of gas stations.
Then, I wiped caches, data, and system.
Oops! I forgot to clear wallet first.
Flashed new rom (Goodies 2.10)
Wallet still works.
NFC Bricking theory false.
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Keep telling yourself that. You aren't guaranteed a brick if you don't clear wallet, but if it happens, you're SOL.

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Yeah I've wiped the whole lot three times and flashed new ROMs without clearing wallet and it still works. Some think since GW stuff is stored in the cloud it may not be an issue.
But who knows since Google won't say one way or the other.
Naters
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using xda app-developers app

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I always thought that it bricked if you used a different account than what you originally had the first time. I've also flashed multiple ROMs without resetting wallet
Sent from my EVO using xda app-developers app

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You don't need to clear wallet ever. I never have and it works fine
Sent from my EVO using xda app-developers app

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I probably have flashed the rom, wiped everything 10+ times (Thanks for MeanRom weekly update) and I never bother to reset wallet.
It works just fine.

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Do you guys actually use wallet regularly? I used it a couple times on my NS4G, but that's it.

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NFC is not what bricks in regards to the error you are referencing. What happens is the secure element (read more about it here) becomes corrupted and unresponsive. And because nothing (not even Wallet) can actually read the information on it, it is forever stuck in that state.
The claim was never that NFC would brick, but that the secure element would. If you happen to get the 'secure element is not responding' error, then you will still be able to use NFC for stuff like Beam and such (this is found on the sticky on this forum as well as the FAQ on the Q&A forums) but you will never be able to use your phone for secure payments.
We don't have enough testing or enough evidence to say one thing or another. What we do know is that you are far less likely (if at all) to get the error if you clear your Wallet settings before flashing a new ROM/doing a hard reset.
Take that for what you will.

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Is anyone using the CM nightlies and able to use wallet. Cause I wanna use it at least once
Sent from my EVOLTE rockin CM10

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I'm on td and I have no issues

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typhoonikan said:
I had wallet running, worked fine- used it at the gas pump and counter of gas stations.
Then, I wiped caches, data, and system.
Oops! I forgot to clear wallet first.
Flashed new rom (Goodies 2.10)
Wallet still works.
NFC Bricking theory false.
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No the issue with the secure element was corrected for those doing a factory reset, that part getting destroyed isn't an issue on the newer OS updates anymore.
My guess is this was at Sprint's request.

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I can confirm, I've wiped a couple thousand times without ever clearing wallet. I use mine everyday almost, just have to go through half the setup each time after a full wipe. Also did the same on the previous version.
Bad Seed Customs
Just Sick!

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Anyone using the Google prepaid card needs to spend it before Oct 17, it will no longer exist (the card, that is).
I flashed an AOKP update on the 16th. On the 17th, in the late afternoon, I installed wallet. Opened it, expecting to see my Google prepaid card (I planned on always using that and ne over putting a real bank card on it) and the 8 or 10$ I had on it. Nope. Not there.
I called money network and was informed of the change. If only I would have installed wallet the night before lol :banghead:
from my flying AOKP'd Evo LTE and xda premium

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You can still request a refund lol

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TW1L1GHT_K1N6 said:
Is anyone using the CM nightlies and able to use wallet. Cause I wanna use it at least once
Sent from my EVOLTE rockin CM10
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You have to install a modified version of the wallet app, which you can find in the apps section.

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DarkManX4lf said:
You have to install a modified version of the wallet app, which you can find in the apps section.
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Or use ICS Tranquility, we've removed/disabled the stupid warnings, device and root checks.

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Ever since the first OTA I've been flashing without clearing Wallet and I still use it at 711 no problem!

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I secure element bricked 2 EVO LTE's. Granted it was before the first ota. But I cleared cache, data, then reset wallet if possible. Opposite order for u dyslexics out there.
On a positive note my confidence in wallet has grown substantially. Flashed several roms without clearing wallet out and it still works.
However, I would reccomend u reset wallet each and every time u plan on wiping data/system or switching from sense to aokp. Also when doing factory reset or even updating same rom to be safe.
Wallet is a fickle *****.