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OK so I've seen a few threads about NFC so thought it might be an idea to correlate all the info into one thread. Lets make this a thread for questions about using NFC or buying tags etc. as well as giving tips we've found or how we've overcome problems. Then I can update this op with the tips or deals we've found!!
NFC Info
* NFC Wiki- (link)
* Kimtag- good faq for NFC
* nfctags.com- general NFC info
* Tasker support thread (if using NFC task launcher)- XDA thread
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NFC Tips
* Make sure NFC is enabled in settings. Go to settings, click on 'more...' under mobile data, tick 'NFC'.
* Need gps control (on/off/toggle)? Use tasker and secure settings! More info HERE
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NFC apps
* NFC task launcher- Market Link
* Tasker (for use with NFC task launcher)- Market link
* Secure Settings (adds options to tasker, i.e. gps control)- Market link
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NFC Supplies:
* Mifare Classic 1K Tags (25mm diameter)- £5.50 (eBay link)
* RapidNFC- General NFC supplies (link)
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Ill start! If I have a a2dp Bluetooth headunit in my car does anyone know if I can programme a tag (using nfc task manager/tasker) to start streaming music when I swipe the tag??
Thanks!!
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Hi, just bought my htc1x last week. Anyone tried NFC? I tried transfer with my Nokia c7 but nothing happened.
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nvbnvb said:
Hi, just bought my htc1x last week. Anyone tried NFC? I tried transfer with my Nokia c7 but nothing happened.
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Me and my friend use Android beam all the time so it def works, make sure it's enable in settings, pretty obvious but by default mine was disabled
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nvbnvb said:
Hi, just bought my htc1x last week. Anyone tried NFC? I tried transfer with my Nokia c7 but nothing happened.
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I know some tags will work with symbian but not with android. So there might be a compatibility issue as well. Something to do with the hardware maybe?
Using the Sony Xperia Smart Tags and app from the Play Store. Works fine for me. Only thing I could do with is GPS on/off in the options. Going to have a play with it and Tasker to see how they can combine.
Anyone from aus or outside us been able to install google wallet and use it?
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MattWPBS said:
Using the Sony Xperia Smart Tags and app from the Play Store. Works fine for me. Only thing I could do with is GPS on/off in the options. Going to have a play with it and Tasker to see how they can combine.
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To get GPS toggle working you need Tasker AND secure settings. Once you have installed secure settings go to system settings, security and enable it as a device administrator. Then open the app and go to the helper tab and install the helper. Now go into tasker and go to settings, misc tab and tick allow external access. Create a new task (i called mine GPS Toggle) click the plus to add a new task and click on plug ins. Select secure settings then hit configure. In the drop down list you will see gps. choose on, off or toggle and hit the little disc icon in the corner to save. Now you can select this task from nfc task launcher to program gps state to tags!
awesome!. anyone know abobut google wallet and rooted phones
Thanks mate, will try out something with it
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olig1905 said:
awesome!. anyone know abobut google wallet and rooted phones
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This thread seems to explain it pretty well: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1365360
dont have a clue which uk retailers accept it though, anyone know?
P.S. A fellow Bristolian!!!
EDIT: Ive just tried following the instructions but get the error message. Having done some more research i think google have fixed this workaround so it doesnt work. Looks like we might have to wait for an official google release before we get to play with wallet
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This thread seems to explain it pretty well: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1365360
dont have a clue which uk retailers accept it though, anyone know?
P.S. A fellow Bristolian!!!
EDIT: Ive just tried following the instructions but get the error message. Having done some more research i think google have fixed this workaround so it doesnt work. Looks like we might have to wait for an official google release before we get to play with wallet
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That's for the Galaxy Nexus.
The Google Wallet application will not work on a One X. Unless you can fool Google Wallet into thinking you're using one of the Wallet-approved phones (Nexii and those LG phones), you won't be getting anywhere.
I want to buy 10 of those, but i'm not sure which ones are better for my One X.
I think i'll try to write my own NFC Application in the near future. So which ones shall i buy?
These:
http://rapidnfc.com/item/59/white_nfc_tags_ntag203_round_38mm
Or these:
http://rapidnfc.com/item/48/white_nfc_tags_ultralight_c_round_38mm
Is there a limit how many times i can rewrite those tags? Or can i only write the information once on those nfc tags?
mikep1993 said:
I want to buy 10 of those, but i'm not sure which ones are better for my One X.
I think i'll try to write my own NFC Application in the near future. So which ones shall i buy?
These:
http://rapidnfc.com/item/59/white_nfc_tags_ntag203_round_38mm
Or these:
http://rapidnfc.com/item/48/white_nfc_tags_ultralight_c_round_38mm
Is there a limit how many times i can rewrite those tags? Or can i only write the information once on those nfc tags?
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As far as i know you can rewrite tags as many times as possible (although i think you can make them read only) Those tags look ok, id check the capacity though as i couldnt see it anywhere. If you want to use them for things other than just tel numbers or links then id go for some 1K tags.
im confused as to why you would use a tag to say turn on/off the gps for example when its just as easy to go to the settings and do it? In most cases its probably quicker and easier than having to carry around tags with you.
for example on my phone now all i have to do is hit a single widget on the home screen (power control app). Whereas if i had a tag i would need to get that out of my pocket as well as my phone and swipe it.
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im confused as to why you would use a tag to say turn on/off the gps for example when its just as easy to go to the settings and do it? In most cases its probably quicker and easier than having to carry around tags with you.
for example on my phone now all i have to do is hit a single widget on the home screen (power control app). Whereas if i had a tag i would need to get that out of my pocket as well as my phone and swipe it.
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NFC tags are useful if you regularly need to do a set of tasks in a particular situation. You also tend to leave the tags where that situation occurs rather than keeping them in your pocket! For instance when I get in my car I only listen to music from my phone so I want it to start playing. I also want the music app to load, media volume set to maximum and to turn wifi off. By using a tag (which is stuck to the dash) I can make the phone perform all these tasks at once. I can also use another tag to set the phone up in a different way for when I leave the car. Hope that explains it OK
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dansharpy said:
To get GPS toggle working you need Tasker AND secure settings. Once you have installed secure settings go to system settings, security and enable it as a device administrator. Then open the app and go to the helper tab and install the helper. Now go into tasker and go to settings, misc tab and tick allow external access. Create a new task (i called mine GPS Toggle) click the plus to add a new task and click on plug ins. Select secure settings then hit configure. In the drop down list you will see gps. choose on, off or toggle and hit the little disc icon in the corner to save. Now you can select this task from nfc task launcher to program gps state to tags!
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Thanks Dan!
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lostunsunghero said:
im confused as to why you would use a tag to say turn on/off the gps for example when its just as easy to go to the settings and do it? In most cases its probably quicker and easier than having to carry around tags with you.
for example on my phone now all i have to do is hit a single widget on the home screen (power control app). Whereas if i had a tag i would need to get that out of my pocket as well as my phone and swipe it.
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As Dan's said, it's not carrying the tag around, it's having the tag where you need to switch a load of stuff.
For example, my home one is wifi on, bluetooth off, volume max. Car's wifi off, bluetooth on, open the car home app. Work's silent, no wifi, no bluetooth. Just tap the tag when you go past it/get in the car. Job's a good 'un.
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Thanks Dan!
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As Dan's said, it's not carrying the tag around, it's having the tag where you need to switch a load of stuff.
For example, my home one is wifi on, bluetooth off, volume max. Car's wifi off, bluetooth on, open the car home app. Work's silent, no wifi, no bluetooth. Just tap the tag when you go past it/get in the car. Job's a good 'un.
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ah right,
i was under the impression that you could only use the tags to perform 1 task rather than a "subroutine" of functions
Can I exchange apps through android beam or do i need to use another app or something? how about the wifi direct thing with samsung beam , works android beam on same way?
lostunsunghero said:
ah right,
i was under the impression that you could only use the tags to perform 1 task rather than a "subroutine" of functions
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Created for exactly this purpose: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jwsoft.nfcactionlauncher
Anyone have any ideas as to how we could get Wallet working? I installed a few different versions and none of them seemed to work. I tried the modded version that was released for the GNEX and got an insecure element error (but not as an fc) and also tried the latest version I have on my GNEX but got another error (sshot) I would be happy to try out other ideas if anyone has any...
(Rooted) Modify the build props to a Sprint GS3?
This disappoints me, Google Wallet was something I was really looking forward to using. There's a Walgreens with NFC payment machines that I usually ride my bike to for quick things like milk, bread, etc. I was looking forward to leaving my wallet at home and just biking with the phone...I hope that we get that functionality sometime soon.
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This disappoints me, Google Wallet was something I was really looking forward to using. There's a Walgreens with NFC payment machines that I usually ride my bike to for quick things like milk, bread, etc. I was looking forward to leaving my wallet at home and just biking with the phone...I hope that we get that functionality sometime soon.
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It's unlikely. Verizon Wireless has a competing product. They would much rather you use that than Google Wallet. There are a lot of NFC payment apps out there, whether they're Google/Apple side, carrier side, or bank side. They all want to become banks. I doubt Google Wallet will work on this device without some serious trickery.
When is ISIS coming anyway? These carriers are surely being assholes not even giving people a way to use NFC payments while ISIS jerks off. With all of them backing ISIS, I'm surprised it hasn't launched outside their test zone yet.
Google Wallet isn't competing if they don't even have their product commercially available yet.
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(Rooted) Modify the build props to a Sprint GS3?
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How do you that? Is it as simple as replacing the model to the Sprint's one?
Check here for all the research I've already done.
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28432068
Are there any working alternative services to Google Wallet on Verizon at the moment?
I am pretty sure there is nothing else, the fact that verizon is blocking the only option really pi$$es me off, I will NEVER use isis
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Anyone have any ideas as to how we could get Wallet working? I installed a few different versions and none of them seemed to work. I tried the modded version that was released for the GNEX and got an insecure element error (but not as an fc) and also tried the latest version I have on my GNEX but got another error (sshot) I would be happy to try out other ideas if anyone has any...
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Hate to break it to ya, but if you are getting the secure element error then you have (as of right now) permanently bricked your ability to use wallet and possibly other nfc payment options in the future. Ask me how I know
ISIS is not out yet, right? So there is no payment option for this yet?
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Hate to break it to ya, but if you are getting the secure element error then you have (as of right now) permanently bricked your ability to use wallet and possibly other nfc payment options in the future. Ask me how I know
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I thought somebody just came up with an ADB shell call something along the line of reset broadcast something that could potentially fix the issue of bricked SE's?
Anybody know if anyone is planning on developing a Wallet app to work on Verizon GSIII. Isis is going to be terrible, because it won't work wherever a PayPass terminal is, only at select retailers, but thousands of retailers already use PayPass terminals, so I was hoping for Wallet.
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I want this bad. I will stalking this thread for updates
Well that was the first apk I tried, uninstalled and then got the sshot that was posted....I hope thats not the case but seeing as how I got a different error I sincerely doubt it...working on a few evo 4g wallet workarounds atm...
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ISIS is not out yet, right? So there is no payment option for this yet?
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Isis is supposed to hit the SLC area any day now, and some other select areas for testing. Isis is close, and looks like it's going to be awefully similar to Google Wallet. You can link it with supported brands of credit card or use their rechargeable card just like your google wallet account. Way to not innovate. I wonder if Google could pull and Apple and sue...?
http://www.paywithisis.com/get-isis.xhtml
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I thought somebody just came up with an ADB shell call something along the line of reset broadcast something that could potentially fix the issue of bricked SE's?
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Can you link that? I cant find it anywhere. That would be so helpful!
I'm not an expert on how Android does credential storage, but I poked around a bit with this version of 1.1-R67-v12, which is patched to avoid region, device, and carrier restrictions. When pushed to /system/app this version launches fine, but when I attempt to link my account I get this:
I checked out the device logs, and I believe this is because our /etc/nfcee_access.xml does not contain the requisite keys to run Wallet:
Code:
NfcServiceSecurityException: java.lang.SecurityException: /etc/nfcee_access.xml denies NFCEE access to com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
07-11 20:29:25.678 E/InitializerTaskManagerImpl(1853): java.util.concurrent.ExecutionException: com.google.android.apps.wallet.secureelement.NfcServiceSecurityException: java.lang.SecurityException: /etc/nfcee_access.xml denies NFCEE access to com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
As I understand it, this is something that has to be built into the system at compile-time, but I could be wrong. With the correct keys I believe the app will run fine - but as others have pointed out, most of the development effort is (rightly) going into bootloader circumvention at the moment. I have no doubt we'll get access to Wallet in the near future - probably coinciding with the release of CM9 or some other custom ROM.
Expanded logcat here for the curious.
This isn't going to help you verizon folks, but I just got this working on tmobile (havent tested it, but it is installed, no errors, card added)
I'm betting it'll work on att or any other carrier that has a cm9 build.
First thing i did was a backup, then i wiped and installed cm9
then i used the apk and followed the instructions found here and performed the build.prop tweaks found here
Now I'm good to go :good:
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This isn't going to help you verizon folks, but I just got this working on tmobile (havent tested it, but it is installed, no errors, card added)
I'm betting it'll work on att or any other carrier that has a cm9 build.
First thing i did was a backup, then i wiped and installed cm9
then i used the apk and followed the instructions found here and performed the build.prop tweaks found here
Now I'm good to go :good:
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Did you have all 3 lines in the build.prop? I can only see 2 of them. AT&T GS3.
Google Wallet - Everything you need to know before you flash or root!
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT OCCURS TO YOUR PHONE. THIS IS A COLLECTION OF INFORMATION I FOUND WHILE ROOTING AND FLASHING ROMS. I ONLY ORGANIZED IT HERE TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR PEOPLE TO FIND.
Don't forget to thank people who made the ROMs, Root Methods, etc. They put in a lot of work and take a lot of time helping people. All it takes is a click of a button. One for me too! It's a lot of work trying to keep everything updated. =P
This will and always will be a work in progress. If you feel something should be added, clarified, or corrected feel free to PM me. I'm not perfect and I can't read everything so any and all help is appreciated. (Yes of course I will credit you. Just no plagiarism!)
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What is Google Wallet?
http://www.google.com/wallet/what-is-google-wallet.html
The new update has simplified the process greatly. Now all cards can be added and all transactions are saved to the cloud. Very minimal information is saved on the device. There is also a very very very slim chance at breaking your secure element.
What do I need to know before I start rooting or flashing ROMs?
While there is much debate over whether or not to Reset Google Wallet before wiping the device, you should do it just in case. There needs to be more testing done to see if the Secure Element will be broken if you don't.
To Reset Google Wallet do the following:
1) Open Google Wallet
2) Enter your pin
3) Tap your Menu Button
4) Tap Settings
5) Tap "Reset Google Wallet"
You should also write down your Google Prepaid Card User ID as well prior to resetting just incase. This will help Google find your money incase your ID changes. You only have to do this once. So far the USER ID has not changed for me ever. This change happens when you physically change phones. Also make sure you know the balance on the card.
Write down your Google Prepaid Card User ID.
1) Open Google Wallet
2) Enter your pin
3) Tap "Payment cards"
4) Tap "Google Prepaid Card"
5) Wait for your User ID to load and then tap "Show ID" to see your entire ID number. Write this down BEFORE FLASHING OR CLEARING DATA.
Once you do this you are good to go and flash a custom ROM. You can wipe data, cache, dalvik without an issue.
After you have set up your new ROM, download and install the latest Google Wallet in the Play Store.
Once you login, Google Wallet will now automatically pull from the cloud any credit cards on file. All you have to do is set them up by tapping them. Some will automatically setup, others will require you to enter in all the card and billing details.
Google Prepaid Cards you have to tap to add. It should pull all the funds and the same user ID as before. If the funds do not pull up, make sure you have your User ID from above, and call Money Network. Their number is (855) 896-0693.
As I don't have every single credit card type, please post in this thread if you run into any issues. I'll update the OP
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ROOTED USERS:
If you are rooted but stock and you have never used the Google Wallet application, there are a few things you need to know:
#1 - You will always get an unsupported error at the top of your Google Wallet application. Do not worry. Google Wallet will still work as long as you didn't break your secure element. If you can add a Google Prepaid Card and add funds, then you can use it.
#2 - If you try to call in for support, Citi Mastercard will not help you since you are rooted. Google Wallet and Money Network will give you very limited support if you are rooted.
#3- Some users are finding success restoring their backups of Google Wallet to fix broken secure elements. I will need more confirmation but if it is broken, what do you have to lose.
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Common Questions + Issues
How to get it up and running on actual unsupported devices:
You will have to edit your build.prop to make Google Wallet think your phone is one of the ones supported.
Here are instructions. This is not for everyone. Sprint users won't have to do all this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1769083
How do I use Google Wallet to purchase items?
1) You do not need to have the app open but the phone must be turned on. (There are some ROMs that turn NFC on without the screen being on, but you will still need to put in your PIN so just turn the screen on)
2) Let the cashier know you are paying credit or press credit on the credit card terminal.
3) Place the BACK of the phone on the sensor of the card terminal. You can put it on the terminal or place it near but it has to be within an inch or two.
4) Remove the device and enter your pin.
5) Follow directions on the screen till your transaction is complete.
6) When in doubt, ask the cashier if it went through. Most will be amazed and think its cool and spend time with you to get it to work. lol
I think my secure element is broke. How do I tell? How do I fix it?
Check out this explanation w/screenshots. Great work Hobadee!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35156196&postcount=93
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I hope this helped you. If it has, please click thanks!
Thanks to Racer of All and Rev3ge07 for their contributions on the Secure Element. Thanks to ogdobber for the build.prop tutorial. Thanks to Hobadee for the secure element soft brick fix explanation.
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Cool write-up.
and can you clarify in the OP, that if someone HASN'T used google wallet, or "enabled" any cards on a phone, they don't have to mess with any of this, right? can they flash a new rom normally?
okay... and another hypothetical situation: what if someone originally HAD google wallet, did everything as stated in the OP, but after they flashed a new rom, they didn't bother with google wallet, so the app was never installed. does that person have to do anything before installing a FUTURE rom? or what?
Lieu10ant said:
Cool write-up.
and can you clarify in the OP, that if someone HASN'T used google wallet, or "enabled" any cards on a phone, they don't have to mess with any of this, right? can they flash a new rom normally?
okay... and another hypothetical situation: what if someone originally HAD google wallet, did everything as stated in the OP, but after they flashed a new rom, they didn't bother with google wallet, so the app was never installed. does that person have to do anything before installing a FUTURE rom? or what?
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I'll update the OP for that once I get to work.
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the first post makes it sound like this only applies to citibank master cards, but I'm assuming this affects all credit cards you load into google wallet?
First, if someone (ie me) only has the free $10 dollars from google wallet, then you only need to do the part for the google prepaid card?
And, do you know if anything needs to be done about any of the gift cards that you can add in. I have not done any yet but I do plan to at some point.
Thanks and great job. The instructions are pretty straightforward which is always important when you're dealing with money related things.
sweetness. works perfect on my verizon s3. just added my google card about 15 minutes ago, 10 bucks showed up and just tried it at 7-11. worked perfect. thanks a million OP
wow thanx
wow thanx for the tutorial
inline6power said:
sweetness. works perfect on my verizon s3. just added my google card about 15 minutes ago, 10 bucks showed up and just tried it at 7-11. worked perfect. thanks a million OP
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I still get the "unsupported device" error on my Verizon S3. Can you tell me which Wallet app you are using? Is it the one from the Play store or a modded one? I'm on the stock rooted rom btw.
Thanks.
skiddingus said:
I still get the "unsupported device" error on my Verizon S3. Can you tell me which Wallet app you are using? Is it the one from the Play store or a modded one? I'm on the stock rooted rom btw.
Thanks.
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Go Here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1769083
inline6power said:
sweetness. works perfect on my verizon s3. just added my google card about 15 minutes ago, 10 bucks showed up and just tried it at 7-11. worked perfect. thanks a million OP
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How did you get wallet to work on verizon galaxy s3 at the store? I got it setup but it won't work in store when I try to use it.
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I get the unsupported device message on my sprint gs3 and I didn't open or do anything to google wallet before flashing blazers rom
Did I void Google Wallet on my phone indefinitely if it added my Gmail account, but I never added a prepaid card yet. Then flashed a new from...??? I set up a pin but never added a card...
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antispiral said:
How did you get wallet to work on verizon galaxy s3 at the store? I got it setup but it won't work in store when I try to use it.
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Have no clue I just follow ed the op instructions and our worked for me
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Can you wallet uninstall using rom toolbox / titantium backup before flashing rom and after flashing new rom re-install using rom toolbox/titantium backup
So no one has found out what files on the rom need to be backed up to keep google wallet from breaking? That seems like a lot to go through everytime the rom gets upgraded.
Thank you to share!
Thank you to share!：好：
many thanks:good:
Great guide! Thank you so much!
Thank you:thumbup:
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Thanks
sekigah84 said:
I'll update the OP for that once I get to work.
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Thank you very much:good:
Hey Guys,
Just wonder, I know sort of how they work, but I would like to know, am I able to program one NFC tag to do MULTIPLE tasks, for example, if i have a tag at work, to be able to turn on wifi, turn off bluetooth, and open a program for example, or would I need 3 different tags for each assignment?
Take a reading in this thread:
http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s3/570565-nfc-tags-what-do-you-use-them.html
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Yes you can program multiple functions into one tag.
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is the note 2 compatible with nfc tags. sorry this is the first time i heard of them.
elite-fusion said:
Hey Guys,
Just wonder, I know sort of how they work, but I would like to know, am I able to program one NFC tag to do MULTIPLE tasks, for example, if i have a tag at work, to be able to turn on wifi, turn off bluetooth, and open a program for example, or would I need 3 different tags for each assignment?
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Yes, you can multi-task.
I recommend using NFC Task Launcher and Tasker to make this possible.
HOGWILD said:
is the note 2 compatible with nfc tags. sorry this is the first time i heard of them.
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Yes, the Note II supports NFC technology.
P-Men said:
Yes, you can multi-task.
I recommend using NFC Task Launcher and Tasker to make this possible.
Yes, the Note II supports NFC technology.
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Best place to get your tags.
I like these tags over the Samsung ones due to the fact they are hard plastic instead of paper backing.
There is, however, one specific task that I have found requires root. I normally only run GPS while in the car, so I set up a task to turn off WiFi, turn on Bluetooth, and turn on GPS. However, NFC Task Launcher requires root to automatically enable the GPS. Once rooted, ensure super user grants NFC Task Launcher root privileges and you should be good to go!
Just saw this. I know there are ways to unlock a phone with nfc.. But nothing easy.. Lots of third party software is required, setup etc..
Anyway.. Looks interesting.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mclear/nfc-ring
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Apparently they already have an app.. Can't use it without a validation code given to u after u purchase a ring..
Shucks cause would be cool to use a normal nfc tag haha
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waiters said:
Apparently they already have an app.. Can't use it without a validation code given to u after u purchase a ring..
Shucks cause would be cool to use a normal nfc tag haha
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Dont your worry, we have heap of talents in xda. Thanks to them, we have many ways to improve our android phone.
You can make 1 nfc tag to power/unlock your phone right now; follow these steps;
1. Buy ur self a few NFC tags, 18mm waterproof 3M NFC tag is highly recommended
2. Go to playstore buy Tasker app (if you have one already, sweet)
3. Visit Peurocs4's thread about how to setup Tasker's profile, setup ur NFC tag
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2391759
4. Attached ur NFC tag under your watch, bracelet,.. (I put it under my Shine)
5. Enjoy your phone with high security.
P/s: You may want to apply mod NFC screen off/ lockscreen thanks to StephanSch, refer below link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2325410