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Whose going go root their device? Im thinking about it just for google wallet but im hearing its unsecure. Any inputs
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Soldi3rxx said:
Whose going go root their device? Im thinking about it just for google wallet but im hearing its unsecure. Any inputs
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if the root process is available for the vzw galaxy nexus by the time i get home, i will root it instantly. like you said, google wallet is the biggest reason followed by the fact i need to tether. google wallet isn't unsecure, i use it on my nexus s daily and wouldn't give it up for the world.
p-slim said:
if the root process is available for the vzw galaxy nexus by the time i get home, i will root it instantly. like you said, google wallet is the biggest reason followed by the fact i need to tether. google wallet isn't unsecure, i use it on my nexus s daily and wouldn't give it up for the world.
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all you phone junkies should play with your phone at least a week or so stock. just in case there are any hardware problems. methinks with all the people "renting" phones and the nexus having a high profile for modding i wouldn't chance voiding the warranty straight out of the box.
i dont need to use google wallet,i think root is better.
Ya google wallet is a musy have in my opinion, and i heard the.rooting process was easy
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You guys go ahead.... Google Wallet has a security flaw, so good luck with that!
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You guys go ahead.... Google Wallet has a security flaw, so good luck with that!
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You mean the same Google wallet that sprint and Google say is fine? Or the same Google wallet I use every single day? Please tell me about this flaw?
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You guys go ahead.... Google Wallet has a security flaw, so good luck with that!
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the flaw that verizon, atnt and tmobile made up about google using a hardware chip? that flaw? the one that won't go through their servers so they can keep an even closer eye on the things you do with your phone? that one?
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the flaw that verizon, atnt and tmobile made up about google using a hardware chip? that flaw? the one that won't go through their servers so they can keep an even closer eye on the things you do with your phone? that one?
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lol ok gotcha
I rooted mine and had a custom rom on it within 20 minutes of unboxing it.
Glad I did!
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pukemon said:
all you phone junkies should play with your phone at least a week or so stock. just in case there are any hardware problems. methinks with all the people "renting" phones and the nexus having a high profile for modding i wouldn't chance voiding the warranty straight out of the box.
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That is an extrmely good point. I left part of me behind when I left my 3vo, and this is the first thing that came to mind when I get home with it from work tomorrow. Not now. Def gonna leave it the way it is for a week or so.....but we'll have to see how that goes haha
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The big security flaw is using your phone on ANY cell phone service. They track who you call, how long your calls are, who you txt, what the txt is, what cell towers you're connected to, when you pay your bill, with what credit card or check, also your name, address, oh and they know your phone number!
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I plan to use a lot of time exploring the phone on stock for about 10 days and then root.
Won't be rooting, see no need for it.
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i rooted mine on the first day, mostly becouse i want a recovery backup on the stock rom from day 1 with clockwork recovery.
I guess there is some consumer appeal, but really, why buy a Nexus if you have no interest in an unlocked phone? My decision to buy a Nexus was far less about firmware updates than it was about my right to own the hardware that I paid for.
To be honest, I didn't read the thread (shame on me), but these topics puzzle me. To each his own.
Google Wallet has some security risks in general for any device. Recently read the following from droidforums..... http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...s-news+(DroidForums.net+News+::+Android+News)
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I'll root when CM9 hits beta or if a good stable nightly.
Yes, but so far only to be able to restore app data (ie Angry Birds) from my old phone. I'm totally cool with the built-in ICS disable/freeze feature for the apps I don't want, I think that's an extremely fair compromise over rooting and deleting the apk/so files.
Not too concerned about Wallet yet, we'll see how that pans out if it's something we'll need to root for or just something we can head to the Market and install without any issue. I would like to try it out and have zero confidence that the competing ISIS thing won't completely suck in comparison, so if root is needed, root it is!
nxt said:
The big security flaw is using your phone on ANY cell phone service. They track who you call, how long your calls are, who you txt, what the txt is, what cell towers you're connected to, when you pay your bill, with what credit card or check, also your name, address, oh and they know your phone number!
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If you want a private conversation phones are not the way to go. Back in the day we had to hard tap your line for LE with warrant. Now with CALEA and digital switches they can monitor traffic anywhere anytime w/o warrant.
Sometimes we put lines on speaker all day to monitor for noise. If your neighbor had wet line issue or cross talk we might monitor your line for noise. I worked in a 900 number telephone switch in California we have to check lines for "traffic" or people talking before working on them. It was awkward. Now I can monitor phone calls from my computer. Of coarse I don't unless it is for work I don't want to end up in Guantanamo.
Wow how off topic WTF happened?
So, like many,I'm locked out of google Wallet. Would it be worth it to file an insurance claim and get a different nexus (new or refurb) or should I just hold off and continue to wait for a fix?
Any helpful input would be appreciated.
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They would not process the claim based on an app not working
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How did you get locked out?
Well if you're using a VZW Nexus it's blocked/locked form usage. Did you get the apk or? I have wallet on my VZW Nexus and I can use it freely.
Cant you "break in" into Google Wallet by deleting the data so it asks you for you to set your pin?
I don't even think the galaxy nexus is officially supported by google wallet and the application is blocked in the market by verizon. It may have been the wallet security measures which locked your account and you could try calling google wallet support to reset your account.
Try ODIN Flashing and Fastboot Flashing yourself to stock. I don't think it could actually fix it, but it's worth a shot I guess. There will probably be a fix in the future, either from Google or XDA (my money is on XDA), but it will definitely be a while. I sold my Nexus One before it ever got a custom HBOOT, which many thought no one would take up. I would ask for a refurb personally, as I like using GWallet and it's one of the reasons I bought the phone.
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They would not process the claim based on an app not working
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I realize that
Also,I got locked out by not resetting data within the app before switching roms (like many others on here). I had it working and loved it. I'm getting tired of not being able to use it now though.
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They would not process the claim based on an app not working
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Secure Element is a hardware component. Verizon cannot deny a claim on a hardware issue. That said...how do you explain to those peons to know the difference? I assume that if/when the ISIS app comes out, it will use SE as well. Then it will be easier to show them that its hardware (maybe).
Google Wallet may be blocked from the market, but Verizon allows sideloading of apps. Nowhere in their warranty terms do they say, "You are explicitly not allowed to install Google Wallet."
From what I've read, your secure element has shut itself down. If this is true, you'll probably never get a fix from either Google or XDA.
The OP could print out some Google support posts showing that phones need to be replaced when this happens. Verizon cannot void a warranty based on Google Wallet. The phone has the capability. It is of no fault that the user has a corrupted SE.
Better be stock and locked though.
@OP, if you're within your returns period then you should be able to just take the phone back.
However, though morally questionable, other people on these forums have had success by intentionally placing their phone into a bootloop to get a replacement device.
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@OP, if you're within your returns period then you should be able to just take the phone back.
However, though morally questionable, other people on these forums have had success by intentionally placing their phone into a bootloop to get a replacement device.
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I'm not unfortunately. I got it launch day and got locked out like 3 weeks later. Have been waiting ever since.
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From what I've read, your secure element has shut itself down. If this is true, you'll probably never get a fix from either Google or XDA.
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please explain to those who do not know, what is a secure element?
Google Wallet on GNex
My GNex is about 2 mo. old and when I first got it, one of the first things I wanted to do with it was put Google Wallet on it. Unfortunately, that was during the time when there were so many issues with it. After much research on XDA,(thanks so much by the way!), I installed the .apk from Google Wallet website. I have the "Unsupported Device" banner at the top of the screen but for me it's not a big deal. I have used it at several businesses and it worked flawlessly. I have even added funds to the Google Prepaid card from my bank's VISA debit card. An added bonus is peoples amazement when I pay for something with my phone. Google Wallets "Cool Factor" is off the scale.
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My GNex is about 2 mo. old and when I first got it, one of the first things I wanted to do with it was put Google Wallet on it. Unfortunately, that was during the time when there were so many issues with it. After much research on XDA,(thanks so much by the way!), I installed the .apk from Google Wallet website. I have the "Unsupported Device" banner at the top of the screen but for me it's not a big deal. I have used it at several businesses and it worked flawlessly. I have even added funds to the Google Prepaid card from my bank's VISA debit card. An added bonus is peoples amazement when I pay for something with my phone. Google Wallets "Cool Factor" is off the scale.
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that banner is because you are rooted, not because its a galaxy nexus.
Would someone please explain to me what is a "secure element"?
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Would someone please explain to me what is a "secure element"?
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Sure
Ive been locked out as well and debated reporting it lost paying the $100 for a replacement. But honestly besides using it at mc Donald's which i dont go to anyways or or few other places where you can use it then its just not worth it for me. Ill stick to plastic cards and besides android beam works
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Ive been locked out as well and debated reporting it lost paying the $100 for a replacement. But honestly besides using it at mc Donald's which i dont go to anyways or or few other places where you can use it then its just not worth it for me. Ill stick to plastic cards and besides android beam works
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I thought about that as well. But around me everyone takes pay pass. Plus bad esn gnex are selling for 150 or more on eBay.
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Not sure if this is on the wrong forum or not and I am sorry if it is.
Just curious if anybody out there who is running wallet on their device could run a catlog on their phone before paying with it. I'm trying to see how Wallet works behind the scenes in hopes to rig it onto other devices with NFC.
But without a working CatLog of Wallet working, its kind of difficult to see whats going on behind the scenes. I know my phone (Amaze 4g) reacts to NFC enabled soda machines but doesn't do much.
Anyway, if anybody out there can get a log of what the Nexus is doing when making a Wallet transaction, I think that would help out a lot. Thank you
Curious, like what other devices with NFC?
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I guess I am creating this thread because, to be honest, I am quite bored of my Galaxy Nexus.
I want to be using my phone all the time, but I guess I just don't know how to do it. What are people doing on their phones these days after they've customized it to their exact preference?
What apps are people using?
Disappointing, but this is about 99% of my GNex's usage.
1) Phone
2) Google Voice to Texting
3) Browsing tech sites, reddit, forums and downloading Movies from RLSLOG
4) No games (only Temple run 2)
5) Emails
6) Pandora for music
7) Watch downloaded movies
8) GPS for navigation
9) Flashed roms
10) Wifi tethering my SmartTV to netflix.
I don't really have much apps. I don't do social media such as twitter or facebook. I don't follow anyone's else lives.
Sometimes I turn on the phone's screen just for the sake of turning the phone's screen on without any real use.
I must either be bored of the GNex, or I am simply not using my phone to it's full potential (which I want to!)
What are people doing these days? Are they taking another language course on their phone? Watching youtube all day?
I am waiting for Ubuntu to release their Android image so my eyes can be glued to my phone again. I wish there was a Windows Phone 8 Port so I can mess with that too. Then there's WebOS port which doesn't seem to have any development anymore.
Please, your tips would be welcomed.
congrtas you are one of the sane ones.
Go outside and look at the snow briefly. Then come back inside.
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If you customized it completely to your preference it's time to wipe and flash something new, of course!
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I use it similar to the way you use it, but hell if I want my eyes to be glued to my phone all day long. Bored? Find a girlfriend. Or a hobby.
A phone is a tool, it suppose to assist you when you need it. It is not your social life nor is it suppose to replace it.
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Play with Paranoid Android lol
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lmt launcher
'pie control
Google wallet is awesome!!!
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I actually havent touched it since I got my s3 for dirt cheap :/
Try building a rom for the gnex? I just recently learned how to build from source following one of the how to guides, for cm10 and so next is learning to cherry pick
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I think you answered your own question. "When you get your phone to exact preference."
I personally keep chasing the flashing. I have never had a custom ROM setting or kernel perfect. Everyday new updates come out and makes me want to explore other ROMs,kernels,themes,mods etc.
Here's what I did. Flash rasbean jelly with lean, then the new 4.2.1 update came for sprint so I got that, flashed paranoid, went back to stock 4.0.4 and installed the OTAs, then learned adb and flash update manually. I'm completely stock 4.2.1 and I want to go to rasbean because they just updated today. Awesome beats just came out with V4, and next I seen a theme that imitates the Ubuntu os.
I don't think I can ever be happy with my phone again. And when I mean happy that means locked boot loader. Its like crack, once you try it (unlock) you get hooked and keep coming back for more.
Does anyone else feel like this or should I go seek help?
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I think you answered your own question. "When you get your phone to exact preference."
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Does anyone else feel like this or should I go seek help?
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Completely acceptable if you ask me. But almost all my techie stuff (phone, tablet, android sticks, routers, tv-watching box/pvr) is flashed with some kind of Linux, so perhaps I'm not the right person to answer this...
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Using it ? Just broke 310 hours without reboot. Running stock 4.1.2, stock kernel, rooted.
Being 3 years in the scene, I got bored with modifying and basically I did it on previous devices because they were lacking something. GN + JB doesn't.
When i find that im getting bored of my phones i usually fire up the Camera and begin putting the camera through its paces trying to take great pics at awkward angles and all that, lol, or i just start browsing for new HD games to buy.
I have quite a few apps, but honestly they never get used..probably titanium backup and root explorer are my most used one...bored with galaxy? start flashing roms..
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I'll be honest, I bought my galaxy nexus by accident (thought I would be outbid on ebay ) and I have been an avid iPhone user. I became interested in the android platform due to the upcoming linux port, and the nexus is starting to warm up on me. I've mainly been using the tethering feature which I was not able to use on my iPhone 5 because of the carrier restrictions.
I'm in the same boat, but I received a beta invite to INGRESS a few weeks ago and it has changes my daily commutes. I've been hacking and attacking portals.
A little warning: Since it's a GPS augmented reality game with 3D effects, it sucks the life out of your battery.
When I get bored with the Twitter's and Facebook, I end up trying different ROMs and/or finding ways to make it work more efficiently (e.g. NFC tags and profiles). However, there's always time for Bejeweled.
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I use my phone the way the op describes.
Dropped my gnex and it has a nasty crack in the screen... so I'm giving it a break and using another device in the meantime.
No longer bored with the gnex because I'm not using it . When I get re-bored of my sgs2, it'll be nexus time again.
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Anyone else notice they couldn't download Google Wallet from the Play Store.
Anyone know why? Or know how hard it would be to get it to work?
4.3 is brand new, there is still a lot of compatibility issues with apps and lots of app updates to be pushed, just wait...
otherwise find an apk somewhere on the internet and just download it and install it manually
tossed the apk over from my 1st gen nexus 7 and no good. wont install (not rooted btw)
Definitely hoping it's a 4.3 compatibility issue. Can't think of any other reason why it wouldn't be compatible.
According to AndroidPolice -
Update: Director of Product Management for Google Wallet Peter Hazlehurst dropped by our comments section below to confirm that Wallet is not compatible with the new Nexus 7 for the same reason as the HTC One Play Edition – the device does not carry a secure element, the small bit of hardware required to store encrypted card credentials on a device. This is required in order for Wallet to function, well, securely.
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http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/07/27/psa-google-wallet-not-compatible-with-the-2013-nexus-7/
Seems it is an actual hardware limitation
Nburnes said:
According to AndroidPolice -
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/07/27/psa-google-wallet-not-compatible-with-the-2013-nexus-7/
Seems it is an actual hardware limitation
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woooooooooooooow this is ridiculously lame
I put 4.3 on my nexus 10 and wallet works fine.... Hard to believe it won't work on my new 7?
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[Slightly] off topic, but why is it that Google Wallet won't work with the HTC One GPe but it works with the Sprint HTC One?
gksmithlcw said:
[Slightly] off topic, but why is it that Google Wallet won't work with the HTC One GPe but it works with the Sprint HTC One?
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agreed i call bs
I'm not an expert on Google Wallet (I've only attempted to use it once at a POS terminal, but my default credit card expired so I wasn't able to), but I have set it up and run the app on a few devices.
One of which was my SGS2 which, if I recall correctly, did not have the secure element either and was not 'supported'. However, someone found a work around and was able to get it to install and function correctly. I imagine it could be done for the N7v2 as well.
However, the most annoying thing is that Google left it out in the first place. The price difference was negligible at best, so it was either a willfull action, which makes little sense as this was a huge marketing point on the original N7, or some idiot design engineer forgot about it.
I really love the Nexus 7. I loved the first one and I love the second one. But some of the decisions Google made on features and components pisses me off. For <$10 more in parts, they could have used Gorilla Glass, had a multi-colored notification LED, added this secure element, put in a native HDMI port, etc. I know external storage isn't going to happen with Google, but they could have spent a few extra bucks to make this great tablet just amazing.
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I'm not an expert on Google Wallet (I've only attempted to use it once at a POS terminal, but my default credit card expired so I wasn't able to), but I have set it up and run the app on a few devices.
One of which was my SGS2 which, if I recall correctly, did not have the secure element either and was not 'supported'. However, someone found a work around and was able to get it to install and function correctly. I imagine it could be done for the N7v2 as well.
However, the most annoying thing is that Google left it out in the first place. The price difference was negligible at best, so it was either a willfull action, which makes little sense as this was a huge marketing point on the original N7, or some idiot design engineer forgot about it.
I really love the Nexus 7. I loved the first one and I love the second one. But some of the decisions Google made on features and components pisses me off. For <$10 more in parts, they could have used Gorilla Glass, had a multi-colored notification LED, added this secure element, put in a native HDMI port, etc. I know external storage isn't going to happen with Google, but they could have spent a few extra bucks to make this great tablet just amazing.
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I thought the nexus 7 did have gorilla glass?
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finalhit said:
I thought the nexus 7 did have gorilla glass?
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Nope.
Neither the 2012 or 2013 models have gorilla glass. They have "scratch resistant" glass made by Corning, who makes gorilla glass, but that's not the same thing.