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I was searching for any app that utilizes gps, camera, in case of theft for recovery. however, i cannot get any apps to download. Ive wanted to try AntiDroidtheft (cant find it on the market), Mobile defense ( not taking any more beta testers), Lookout Mobile Security ( not compatible), with no luck.
Anyone got any suggestions?
Samsung DIVE
http://www.samsungdive.com/DiveMain.do
jeandujardin01 said:
Samsung DIVE
http://www.samsungdive.com/DiveMain.do
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Doesnt seem to work. I tried using my existing samsung account, say invalid username and pw ( i know its not, because it works on the samsung.com site)
So i created another account and it logs me in, however, when I click the "Register your mobile phone now" nothing happens.
I use SeekDroid - works perfectly.
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Doesnt seem to work. I tried using my existing samsung account, say invalid username and pw ( i know its not, because it works on the samsung.com site)
So i created another account and it logs me in, however, when I click the "Register your mobile phone now" nothing happens.
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Perhaps it's tied to the TWiz update? Will try (tomorrow)
NPuter said:
I use SeekDroid - works perfectly.
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+1 I have that on my HTC Desire.
http://preyproject.com/
Works really well, especially when you lose your phone in the house, but also in case you lose your Tab.
+ 1 for prey use it on all my mobiles, laptops and desktops. Really nice interface and web manager.
Apps
I use Androidlost on my htc EVO and GT 10.1. It allows you to sound an alarm to find your phone/tab. It also allows you to wipe your device of all information. It will also give you gps coordinates to help you locate the device
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Perhaps it's tied to the TWiz update? Will try (tomorrow)
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Hmmm, not working (yet) after official TW update.
cleblanc92 said:
Hmmm, not working (yet) after official TW update.
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...but it works under the latest 8/5 KMB STARBURST ROM...sweet!
UPDATE!!! (9/8/2012)
One of the newest versions of the Wallet app seem to prevent the issue (if you already have the error, you are still out of luck). Entropy512 made a detailed post here explaining how the secure element is still being used but how Google updated Wallet to prevent this issue:
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Completely dead wrong. The secure element is still in use - if it weren't, then GW would be working on the GT-I9100P and SGH-I777. GW wouldn't cause piles of SE spam in logcat when you use it. GW wouldn't REPORT A DAMNED SECURE ELEMENT VERSION IN THE ABOUT SETTINGS. GW wouldn't bomb if nfcee_access.xml is missing.
The only thing that changed with the "cards stored in the cloud" update is that instead of directly storing the info for an added Citi PayPass card, the SE now stores a "proxy" PayPass card that is funded from whatever card you added in the cloud.
However, Google has made SE management significantly more robust. Previously, if GW lost its credentials, it would just keep retrying until the SE bricked. Now, if it can't authenticate with the SE, it commands the SE to wipe its data and start from scratch. It's pretty much impossible to brick SEs with GW these days.
(Why the thread necromancy? People are still linking to this thread from elsewhere.)
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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 could 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 it could 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. However, utnick came up with a working fix to get Wallet working right away. Check out his post here to get it. 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-galaxy-nexus-all-things-root/500485-secure-element-problem-google-wallet-help.html#post4013169
http://androidforums.com/sprint-galaxy-nexus-all-things-root/547165-sprint-google-wallet-root.html#post4376858
http://pocketnow.com/android/google-wallet-good-news-and-bad-news
Even when running a ruu?
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Even when running a ruu?
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From what I read, and unless things are different in our phones than the One X or the Nexus, yes, it will permanently bork it.
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From what I read, and unless things are different in our phones than the One X or the Nexus, yes, it will permanently bork it.
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That's so stupid and makes no sense at all...
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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.
Apparently if you do not clear the Google Wallet settings before you do a hard reset/ROM flash, the secure element in your NFC chip will be FOREVER bricked and you will NOT be able to ever use it for secure purposes (google wallet purchases) although it will work for other things like Beam and such.
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
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.
Also, forgive me if there is a thread on the Evo LTE forums about this, I tried searching and nothing came up, furthermore it's late and I did think this warranted utmost attention since people already have LTE's in their hands!
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-galaxy-nexus-all-things-root/500485-secure-element-problem-google-wallet-help.html#post4013169
http://androidforums.com/sprint-galaxy-nexus-all-things-root/547165-sprint-google-wallet-root.html#post4376858
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Wow, incredible how sensitive the NFC chip is inside of these phones.
I hope I can remember to do this....
freeza said:
Wow, incredible how sensitive the NFC chip is inside of these phones.
I hope I can remember to do this....
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I probably won't remember. I'd need something to remind me to do this beforehand.
freeza said:
Wow, incredible how sensitive the NFC chip is inside of these phones.
I hope I can remember to do this....
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Yeah I thought it was nuts as well and this will have to be posted in every rom and this should be moved to.dev section as well.
Wow, never heard of this before. Thanks for the Info. I am also afraid I will forget about this, as I was planning on using google wallet. So yes, I would suggest a mod sticky this thread, and also suggest we spread the word and make sure all the devs make it a part of the process of flashing roms!
Who needs a NFC chip anyways. I'll use it for my $10 and thats it.
Wow thanks...I plan on HTC Dev unlocking tomorrow and flashing Viper ROM as soon as it's available so I went ahead and cleared my google wallet now so I don't forget later. I'm afraid I will forget in the future though.
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Wow thanks...I plan on HTC Dev unlocking tomorrow and flashing Viper ROM as soon as it's available so I went ahead and cleared my google wallet now so I don't forget later. I'm afraid I will forget in the future though.
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Yeah needs to be in the op of all roms
Thanks for the warning...
Yes, this should be stickied.
I shot srg a pm about it
Perhaps once a recovery is built it can check if you have cleared it before flash or factory reset.
Or kind of like wimax keys, maybe a wallet clear could be backed up
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Perhaps once a recovery is built it can check if you have cleared it before flash or factory reset.
Or kind of like wimax keys, maybe a wallet clear could be backed up
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Well I shall keep a eye out first people that will have that option would be the gn as the dev support is massive and has been out for awhile
Here's my fix for the Google Wallet error after rooting the phone.
WARNING: YOU WILL HAVE TO UNROOT.
1. Unroot (available option in SU menu)
2. Head to your "manage apps" option in settings -> apps
3. Find Wallet and force stop, uninstall, and disable.
4. Find NFC in more connections dialog in settings. If unchecked, check it back on.
5. Go back to Wallet in manage apps, enable it then launch it.
6. Wallet will try to update itself from Google Play, once that happens, it should go through setup with you again, and you'll be fine.
I confirmed it worked at the 7-11 down my block.
Sent from my EVO 4G LTE.
check this out
http://www.droidhive.com/forums/index.php?/topic/928-how-toregain-access-to-wallet-after-secure-element-error/
maxisreed said:
Here's my fix for the Google Wallet error after rooting the phone.
WARNING: YOU WILL HAVE TO UNROOT.
1. Unroot (available option in SU menu)
2. Head to your "manage apps" option in settings -> apps
3. Find Wallet and force stop, uninstall, and disable.
4. Find NFC in more connections dialog in settings. If unchecked, check it back on.
5. Go back to Wallet in manage apps, enable it then launch it.
6. Wallet will try to update itself from Google Play, once that happens, it should go through setup with you again, and you'll be fine.
I confirmed it worked at the 7-11 down my block.
Sent from my EVO 4G LTE.
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wlpywd said:
check this out
http://www.droidhive.com/forums/ind...-access-to-wallet-after-secure-element-error/
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Omg that would be amazing cause I know most of us are gonna forget haha
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ckoadiyn said:
Yeah I thought it was nuts as well and this will have to be posted in every rom and this should be moved to.dev section as well.
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I was thinking about posting it in the dev section since that's probably where most people will be going to get ROMs but I know how XDA gets when posting in the wrong forums (ESPECIALLY the dev forum). But if a mod is okay with it, I do suggest this gets moved there, it will prove much more useful.
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Wow, never heard of this before. Thanks for the Info. I am also afraid I will forget about this, as I was planning on using google wallet. So yes, I would suggest a mod sticky this thread, and also suggest we spread the word and make sure all the devs make it a part of the process of flashing roms!
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Adding to the previous statement, making this stickied will almost guarantee people wont bork their NFC, and if they still do, at that point, its 100% their fault.
wlpywd said:
check this out
http://www.droidhive.com/forums/index.php?/topic/928-how-toregain-access-to-wallet-after-secure-element-error/
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Interesting, I will add this to the main post as a possible fix, hopefully we wont ever have to confirm if it works or not, but it's a nice reference to have.
I found a thread on XDA earlier that was a way of getting market apps that weren't available for your device without editing build.prop but I can't find it now. I figured this might be helpful for others as well with the S4.
The app I am trying to install is a Canon camera operation app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.pixela.cameraaccess&hl=en
This app is incompatible with all of your devices.
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Parafly said:
I found a thread on XDA earlier that was a way of getting market apps that weren't available for your device without editing build.prop but I can't find it now. I figured this might be helpful for others as well with the S4.
The app I am trying to install is a Canon camera operation app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.pixela.cameraaccess&hl=en
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You have an S4, right? I get the message that it IS available for all my devices..........
Hmm. Yes, an S4. I get that it isn't available. That's odd.
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Hmm. Yes, an S4. I get that it isn't available. That's odd.
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The link you posted is for CameraAccess, though your post says Canon camera operation app.......
When I click on the link and view in browser, it tells e it's available. However, when I search it does not come up. I went to the online play store into my settings and it seems that play store has it listed as a Nexus, but when I go to search for the link that you posted, it does not come up.
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The link you posted is for CameraAccess, though your post says Canon camera operation app.......
When I click on the link and view in browser, it tells e it's available. However, when I search it does not come up. I went to the online play store into my settings and it seems that play store has it listed as a Nexus, but when I go to search for the link that you posted, it does not come up.
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This is actually an official Canon Vixia app to operate their camcorders. But I can't get it working. when I search on my phone it doesn't show up either assuming that is because it isn't available on my device.
Parafly said:
This is actually an official Canon Vixia app to operate their camcorders. But I can't get it working. when I search on my phone it doesn't show up either assuming that is because it isn't available on my device.
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FOUND IT.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2146216
Didn't work for me though. Tried changing my device settings and they only had a few options none of which seemed to work.
Also tried this APK downloader ot no help. UGH!
Hello I tried search nothing on this so I thought I post.. How do we get the nfc google wallet to.work? Have anyone tried hacking that can be found on the net?
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Hello I tried search nothing on this so I thought I post.. How do we get the nfc google wallet to.work? Have anyone tried hacking that can be found on the net?
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I want to know also.
has anyone gotten this to work yet, especially on a custom ROM? I've tried CM12, CM12.1 and AOSPA 5.1. no dice. I've tried unrooting, installing different version google play services, nothing works. I'm more than happy to use the new Android Pay app, but if thats a no go, then why did the Google Play Services update have to break my ability to use my phone for tap-to-pay on Google Wallet?
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has anyone gotten this to work yet, especially on a custom ROM? I've tried CM12, CM12.1 and AOSPA 5.1. no dice. I've tried unrooting, installing different version google play services, nothing works. I'm more than happy to use the new Android Pay app, but if thats a no go, then why did the Google Play Services update have to break my ability to use my phone for tap-to-pay on Google Wallet?
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I seeing the same thing on CM12.1....Android pay seems to hate this rom for sure lol. I'm hoping they fix it or someone finds a workaround soon.
I'm having the same issue on Jasmine 8.0 with stock kernel.
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I did a little experimenting this weekend and here is what I was able to do with Android Pay.
1. KDZ'd back to 23C
2. Installed Android Pay and set it up.
3. Rooted 23C and added TWRP.
4. Installed XPosed
I have not had the opportunity to actually try the Android Pay in an actual transaction yet but I can add and remove cards at will now. I'm thinking there must be some parameters possibly in the buildprop file that the Android Pay doesn't like with Custom roms.
lakingslayer said:
I did a little experimenting this weekend and here is what I was able to do with Android Pay.
1. KDZ'd back to 23C
2. Installed Android Pay and set it up.
3. Rooted 23C and added TWRP.
4. Installed XPosed
I have not had the opportunity to actually try the Android Pay in an actual transaction yet but I can add and remove cards at will now. I'm thinking there must be some parameters possibly in the buildprop file that the Android Pay doesn't like with Custom roms.
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How are you guys getting the Android Pay app?
vv1914 said:
How are you guys getting the Android Pay app?
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http://bfy.tw/1q7t
I will not accept being required to have a lockscreen enabled, and I do not like that they try to avoid running on rooted phones.
Google Wallet is still working fine on my rooted stock KitKat vs985 and I disabled automatic updates for Wallet before Pay could replace it. I'll see how that goes.
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I will not accept being required to have a lockscreen enabled, and I do not like that they try to avoid running on rooted phones.
Google Wallet is still working fine on my rooted stock KitKat vs985 and I disabled automatic updates for Wallet before Pay could replace it. I'll see how that goes.
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It will stop talking to servers and die.
They did that when they changed from secure element on the phone.
Does anyone have the stock 24B build.prop file?
I'm trying to get hack working for pay for a phone with Jasmin ROM.
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How are you guys getting the Android Pay app?
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Send me your build.prop.
Google Wallet still working for credit card transactions after I rolled back from the Pay update, as of this afternoon. Loyalty cards still working here too.
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